He obtained the God of All Laws from human skin.

Chapter 151 Visiting the Door to Take on an Apprentice

After finishing his cultivation, Qin Chuan tidied up and walked out of the courtyard. Turning around, he saw Liu Ding frantically grabbing at something on the locust tree next to him.

Seeing this, he became curious and couldn't help but ask, "Brother Liu, what are you doing?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Ding, who was in the tree, was stunned for a moment. When he turned around and saw Qin Chuan, his face showed obvious embarrassment. He couldn't very well say that he had climbed the tree to catch birds, and that he hadn't even caught a single bird after working so hard for so long because of his poor skills.

No, when I watched Qin Chuan catch the bird earlier, it seemed pretty simple, didn't it?

He only realized once he started doing it that the difference between people is sometimes greater than the difference between people and birds.

Not wanting to be laughed at by Qin Chuan, Liu Ding coughed lightly, putting on a relaxed expression, and replied, "Oh, it's nothing. My mouth has been a bit bland lately, so I'm just looking for some fruit to eat from this tree."

"Oh," Qin Chuan nodded, but didn't ask any more questions. He looked at Liu Ding in the tree, then at the old locust tree with its lush foliage, remained silent for a while, and finally spoke up to remind him, "Brother Liu—this locust tree doesn't bear fruit."

After Qin Chuan entered the Heaven and Earth Palace, a figure across the street put down a teacup on the table, got up, and ran towards the south of the city.

Outside the Zhenshan Martial Arts School, the figure arrived without stopping and went straight in. He slowed down at the entrance of the hall and bowed to announce his arrival.

Inside the hall, Deng Yifei was talking to Qi Xiuyuan. Qi Xiuyuan stood at the lower end, his clothes now clean, but his face was still somewhat pale, clearly indicating that the consequences of Qin Chuan's attack were not insignificant to him.

Upon hearing the announcement, Deng Yifei glanced towards the door and gestured for the figure to come in.

The messenger stepped forward quickly and whispered, "Master, Qin Chuan just entered Heaven on Earth."

"Hmm." Hearing this, Deng Yifei nodded and put the teacup back on the table.

He stood up and glanced at Qi Xiuyuan: "He's gone back to Heaven and Earth. Let's go, let's go there."

Qi Xiuyuan didn't say anything, but stood up and followed behind him. The two of them left the Zhenshan Martial Arts Hall one after the other and headed towards Tianshang Renjian.

Inside the side room, Qin Chuan was organizing his insights from drawing talismans over the past few days.

Xiao Wu ran up from downstairs and said, "Brother Qin, someone's looking for you downstairs."

"Who's looking for me?" Qin Chuan asked casually.

Xiao Wu replied, "He said he was Deng Yifei, the master of the Zhenshan Martial Arts School!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan's face showed a hint of surprise. He hadn't expected Deng Yifei to come to his door in person. Could it be that he wanted revenge?

Qin Chuan put down his pen, looked at Xiao Wu, and continued to ask, "How many people from the Zhenshan Martial Arts School came?"

"There are only two," Xiao Wu continued, "The other one is Qi Xiuyuan, who ranked first in the martial arts competition."

Hearing this, Qin Chuan was also pondering the purpose of the two people's visit. If it was just to save face, they could have simply sent someone to deliver an invitation and make an appointment. There was no need for them to come all the way here in person.

Moreover, he only brought Qi Xiuyuan with him, and this lineup didn't look like they were there to cause trouble at all.

If they were really going to take action, they wouldn't just send two people, and they certainly wouldn't come in openly through the front door.

Qin Chuan pondered for a moment, then instructed Xiao Wu to arrange for someone to leave through the back door and take a shortcut to the Iron Hand Gang headquarters to report the matter to Qian Laifu, saying that Master Deng of the Zhenshan Martial Arts School had come to visit.

Xiao Wu responded and ran downstairs.

Qin Chuan stood up, put away the two talismans given to him by Hu Daoren, and then went downstairs.

In the lobby, Deng Yifei was sitting in a chair, leisurely drinking tea, with Qi Xiuyuan standing behind him.

After Qin Chuan came down the stairs, he didn't get too close. Instead, he deliberately stood at a distance and said, "Master Deng, it's an honor to have you here. I'm so sorry I didn't greet you properly."

Deng Yifei put down his teacup, looked up at Qin Chuan, and sized him up from head to toe.

To be honest, the appearance of the kid in front of me was somewhat different from what I had expected.

According to Qi Xiuyuan's account of his return yesterday, he had expected to see a sharp-eyed, outgoing young man, but instead, he found himself standing before a tall, handsome young man who was neither flustered nor arrogant, and whose demeanor was calm and composed.

Deng Yifei nodded and slowly said, "I just came to see what kind of young man could beat Xiu Yuan like that. It seems that Manager Qin is much younger than I expected."

"Master Deng, you flatter me." Qin Chuan smiled. "It was just a stroke of luck. May I ask what brings you here today?"

Deng Yifei looked at Qin Chuan and asked, "May I ask, Steward Qin, what martial arts do you practice? And which renowned master did you study under?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan was somewhat surprised. He had assumed that Deng Yifei's personal visit was most likely to seek an explanation for Qi Xiuyuan, but he did not expect that after this expert at the Meridian Opening Realm sat down, he would neither mention the fight yesterday nor question Qi Xiuyuan's injuries. Instead, he would inquire about his master's lineage and cultivation techniques.

Unexpected as it may be, this was exactly what Qin Chuan wanted. He had planned to stall for time until Ma Yanwang and Qian Laifu arrived. Since Deng Yifei wanted to talk about these things, he would keep him company.

His expression remained unchanged. He cupped his hands in a gesture of respect and replied humbly, "Master Deng, you flatter me. My meager skills are hardly worthy of any master's instruction. They are merely some random martial arts I learned while wandering the streets, figuring things out on my own."

Deng Yifei nodded slightly and pressed on, "You haven't had any apprentices? What about Ma Yanwang and Qian Laifu?"

Qin Chuan shook his head: "Neither the gang leader nor Master Qian have accepted me as a disciple, after all, the gang is too busy with affairs."

Deng Yifei seemed quite satisfied with this answer, and slowly said, "I see it. Ma Yanwang is skilled in a set of insidious claw techniques, ruthless in attack and tricky in moves. He can't teach you this kind of straightforward, solid style of boxing. Qian Laifu uses palm and finger techniques, which have nothing to do with your fist and foot skills. The fist mark you left on Xiuyuan's chest is completely different from these two. If you really became their disciple, you wouldn't be able to develop such fist power."

He paused, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then slowly said, "I have seen the fist mark on Xiu Yuan's chest. It is a deep, penetrating force, violent and masculine, and also wrapped in a scorching aura. His blood and qi are overflowing. If Ma Yanwang and Qian Laifu could have trained such a disciple, the Iron Hand Gang would not still be stuck in Qinghe County."

Qin Chuan's heart stirred slightly, but his expression remained unchanged.

Deng Yifei truly lives up to his reputation as a master of the Meridian Opening Realm. With just a fist imprint on Qi Xiuyuan's chest, he ruled out the methods of Ma Yanwang and Qian Laifu. His insight is truly sharp.

He didn't reply, but simply cupped his hands in greeting and waited for what would happen next.

Deng Yifei placed the teacup back on the table, looked up at Qin Chuan, and his eyes held an undisguised admiration.

He stopped beating around the bush and no longer put on airs of a master; he simply said, "I've come today to take you as my disciple."

Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan was stunned for a moment.

He had considered all the possibilities for Deng Yifei's visit today: was he there to get revenge, to confront him, to demand an explanation for Qi Xiuyuan, or even to probe his background?

I never imagined that the master of this Zhenshan Martial Arts School would personally say the words "I will accept you as my disciple".

He beat up Qi Xiuyuan yesterday, and today Qi Xiuyuan's master comes to take him as a disciple?

No, you shouldn't have attacked the younger generation and then attacked the older ones. You wanted to save face and get revenge, so why are you trying to recruit them?

He subconsciously looked at Qi Xiuyuan, trying to discern something from the other's face—dissatisfaction, reluctance, or unwillingness at being forced by his master.

Qi Xiuyuan met his gaze but did not look away. Instead, he took half a step forward, cupped his hands in a fist salute to Qin Chuan, bent slightly at the waist, and said solemnly and frankly, "Steward Qin, what happened yesterday was my fault. To act rashly without ascertaining the situation was reckless; to use a Bone Forging Realm cultivator to suppress a Blood Condensation Realm cultivator was unfair. Today, with my master here, I apologize to Steward Qin in person. I hope Steward Qin will forgive me this time and not hold a grudge."

As he spoke, he took out a small white porcelain bottle from his pocket, placed it on the table, and pushed it towards Qin Chuan. "This is a secret medicine from the Zhenshan Martial Arts School. It is somewhat useful for tempering muscles and bones and breaking through to the Bone Forging Realm. It is not very valuable, but consider it an apology. I hope Manager Qin will accept it."

Qin Chuan looked down at the bottle of pills, but instead of reaching for it immediately, he turned his gaze to Deng Yifei.

To be honest, he really couldn't understand Deng Yifei's idea of ​​taking on a disciple. After thinking for a moment, he cupped his hands and said, "Master Deng is too kind, and I am unworthy of such favor. I am just a manager of a gambling den, and I only won one game by chance, yet Master Deng personally came to visit me. I really don't deserve such high regard."

"Your words were not unexpected," Deng Yifei said, taking a sip of tea. His tone held a rare sincerity and emotion. "When I accept disciples, I never consider their background or origin, only their talent and character. This time, I am doing so sincerely, not on a whim, and without any other purpose. To be honest, after Xiuyuan returned yesterday, I investigated your background overnight. You were originally a beggar and had never been exposed to martial arts before. You joined the Iron Hand Gang a few months ago, so it seems that's when you started learning martial arts."

At this point, he sighed softly, his words tinged with emotion: "From a beggar to the Great Perfection of the Blood Condensation Realm, it would take an ordinary person at least several years to walk this path. When I was young, I prided myself on my extraordinary talent, but it only took me three years to Condense Blood and five years to Forge Bones. You, on the other hand, have accomplished in a few months what others take years to achieve, and you've even grasped the true meaning of martial arts while still in the Blood Condensation Realm. Such talent is rare, perhaps only seen once in a century. If you had been nurtured by a renowned teacher from a young age, the title of Martial Arts Champion would surely be within your grasp."

He paused, leaned forward slightly, and looked at Qin Chuan's face, his tone now filled with genuine sincerity: "I've come here today for no other reason than I don't want to see a once-in-a-century gem buried in these gambling dens and restaurants. The Iron Hand Gang is not suitable for you. If you want a future, the Zhenshan Martial Arts School is more suitable for you."

Hearing this, Qin Chuan was about to say something more when suddenly a sharp shout came from outside the Heaven and Earth Club, "Deng Yifei, bullying the weak, how dare you!"

Before he finished speaking, three figures appeared in front of the door.

It was Ma Yanwang and Qian Laifu, and beside them, Hu Daoren stood with his whisk in hand, watching them intently.

Upon receiving the message, the three rushed over, initially thinking that Deng Yifei had come to demand an explanation for Qi Xiuyuan's injury the previous day. They reasoned that with Deng Yifei's cultivation at the Meridian Opening Realm, even ten Qin Chuan wouldn't be enough for him to handle with one hand if he really wanted to fight.

When they arrived, they found Deng Yifei sitting peacefully in the lobby drinking tea, while Qin Chuan stood opposite him. The atmosphere between the two was not tense at all; on the contrary, it was quite friendly.

Deng Yifei glanced at the three people outside the door, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said calmly, "What does Chief Ma mean by this? I'm just here to chat with young friend Qin. I haven't made a move or caused any trouble. How can you say I'm bullying the weak?"

Seeing that Deng Yifei and he were alone, Ma Yanwang stepped forward and asked, "What are you doing here?"

Upon hearing this, Deng Yifei seemed oblivious, but turned his gaze to Qin Chuan and said gently, "Young friend Qin, what I just said came from the bottom of my heart. If you wish, you can come to Zhenshan Martial Arts School to find me at any time. The doors of the martial arts school are always open for you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Chuan immediately cupped his hands and bowed to Deng Yifei: "Master Deng is very kind, and I am deeply grateful."

"But I am currently working for the Iron Hand Gang, and I am deeply grateful for the support of the gang leader and Master Qian. I am also fortunate to have been accepted as a disciple by Taoist Hu. You all have treated me extremely well. If I were to switch to another sect now, I would be ungrateful."

To be honest, Qin Chuan didn't really think much of the Iron Hand Gang.

It would be good to be able to break away, but now is not a good opportunity.

It's ridiculous. Ma Yanwang and his two companions are right here. If Qin Chuan dares to agree, it would be like slapping them in the face on the spot. He would probably be punished immediately, and even with Deng Yifei there, he might not be able to protect them.

Moreover, Qin Chuan didn't really trust Deng Yifei. Although his previous words were sincere and earnest, and sounded like he was appreciating talent, his subsequent words after Ma Yanwang and the other two arrived seemed somewhat deliberate.

Qin Chuan knew very well that Deng Yifei, having been around for so many years, wasn't the kind of person who couldn't read the room.

He knew perfectly well that the Iron Hand Gang members had arrived, yet he still uttered those recruiting words, clearly trying to sow discord among Ma Yanwang and his group.

So no matter what, whether Deng Yifei was sincere or not, Qin Chuan could not agree, at least not in front of Ma Yanwang and the other two.

After this conversation, Ma Yanwang and the other two were stunned for a moment. Clearly, none of them had expected that Deng Yifei had come to take on a disciple.

Upon hearing Qin Chuan's reply, Deng Yifei laughed heartily, showing no disappointment. Instead, he stood up and said, "Whatever you think now doesn't matter. In short, the doors of Zhenshan Martial Arts School are always open for you. As long as you come, you will become my closed-door disciple. Don't worry about anything else; I can take care of it for you."

After saying this, Deng Yifei did not linger any longer. Without even glancing at Ma Yanwang and the others, he led Qi Xiuyuan toward the door.

King Ma narrowed his eyes, watching the receding figure, but ultimately did not signal the others to make a move.

This old man is, after all, at the Meridian Opening Realm. Even though he is afflicted with old injuries, he is not someone to be trifled with if he really fights to the death.

Moreover, he had just failed in his seclusion and had not yet recovered his strength, so his chances of winning were slim.

Ma Yanwang turned to look at Qin Chuan, squinted at him for a moment, and then said, "I, as the leader of the gang, have been a bit negligent. I didn't realize that our Iron Hand Gang has produced a genius who could actually get the head of the Zhenshan Martial Arts School to personally come and accept him as a disciple."

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