Martial Arts Immortal Saint: Starting from Feeding Horses and Escorting Goods

"Um?"

Lu Chuan frowned, understanding the meaning behind Lao Wei's words.

Old Wei bent down, reached into a drawer, pulled out a few sheets of yellow paper, and spread them out for Lu Chuan to see.

This is Lao Wei's own record from his previous escort missions. He had a fever three times, plus Lu Chuan's record, making a total of five times.

These are two escort routes, and the fever problem almost comes in turn, with a 20-day interval between them.

This made Lu Chuan narrow his eyes slightly.

He had suspected something was wrong with the route before, and now it seems that the problem has been confirmed.

Old Wei took a drag of his cigarette and continued, "You've noticed the problem too. These two routes seem to be patrolling back and forth by something, or rather, more than one thing..."

Lu Chuan didn't say anything, he just copied Lao Wei's notes into his own.

Old Wei continued, "I heard that there was a guy in Qing Shi Town who would run out every few nights. Many people had seen him. It's said he was sleepwalking."

"It was a coincidence that he was there when I had a fever, and he didn't seem like he was sleepwalking..."

Lu Chuan seemed to be deep in thought, and he kept everything Lao Wei said in mind.

He chatted with Lao Wei for another half an hour before getting up and leaving to return to his residence.

He sat cross-legged on the bed, recalling the information he had received from Lao Wei, and finally took a deep breath.

"It seems this time will likely be anything but peaceful; we need to prepare early."

He took out the Wind-Treading Technique.

Although this movement technique is incomplete, the first half is still enough for him to cultivate.

Previously, I was only thinking about improving my cultivation level as soon as possible, but after listening to what Lao Wei said, if I really encounter monsters at that time, I'm afraid that the slight improvement in my internal strength will not be of much use.

However, if one's movement skills are improved, it can truly save one's life in a critical moment!

He carefully studied the Wind-Treading Technique several times before beginning to practice it according to the described movement sequence.

This movement technique initially requires the internal force to circulate along the three pathways within the body, starting from the dantian. The internal force then travels down the meridians to the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of the foot.

By channeling internal energy into the legs and feet to generate an outward-pushing force, one can instantly launch oneself into the air, becoming as light as a swallow, and controlling one's speed and position.

If you master this step, you've already begun your journey.

"Three days, if I don't do any chores and focus solely on cultivation, should be enough for me to get started."

Lu Chuan felt somewhat confident.

Of course, he wouldn't have dared to think about it before, but now that he has the martial arts panel, all the internal energy and consumption he loses during daily cultivation, and even his insights, will be recovered and fed back to him.

It's important to understand that the energy expenditure during cultivation is enormous, and the worse one's natural talent and aptitude, the greater the energy expenditure.

This means that he has cultivated for three days, which is at least double what he used to do, or even more!

For the next three days, Lu Chuan had almost no free time except for eating, drinking, and relieving himself. He would rest whenever he was really tired.

After my status was upgraded, my monthly salary also increased significantly. I could use the time I used to spend working to practice martial arts, which greatly increased my efficiency.

In the blink of an eye, three days have passed.

This morning.

Lu Chuan stretched his muscles and bones.

The next moment, his figure vanished from his spot in a flash, and he instantly took four or five steps forward, arriving at the doorway about ten meters away.

He was incredibly fast, as if he were a feather-light swallow, and he shot out in an instant, his movement technique was amazing.

"We finally got the information before the delivery mission."

Lu Chuan took a deep breath.

After three days of arduous training, he did indeed gain a basic grasp of the Wind-Treading Technique by utilizing the panel's capabilities, and his movement skills improved significantly.

"Although it's not as good as those who can actually fly over rooftops and disappear without a trace, it's much better than before."

【Host】

Name: Lu Chuan

Realm: Body Tempering: Skin Refinement (Mastery)

[Technique]

Changchun Gong (High-grade Mortal Rank: 10% Entry Level) Iron Wire Fist (Mid-grade Mortal Rank: 23% Entry Level) Wind-Stepping Technique (Low-grade Spirit Rank: 2% Entry Level)

Enlightenment progress: 45%

[Martial Arts Value: 0]

"It's time to set off."

Lu Chuan packed his things.

He was dressed in a gray-brown short jacket with narrow cuffs, and a long, straight-backed sword that he had chosen earlier hung at his waist.

He also had a notebook and a set of clothes in his bag, and then he went to the front yard.

Three escort wagons were parked in the courtyard.

Several packers are bundling the goods.

This time the cargo is small, and the journey only takes two days.

Facing them, He Laoliu walked out from the main hall and immediately jumped onto the big blue horse.

Gong Tie still had a sling on his left arm, an injury he sustained in the deserted village last time. It hadn't fully healed yet, but he still possessed some fighting ability.

Zhao Kui, along with two other escorts, stood on either side of the caravan.

The apprentice led the old horse carrying the cargo at the back of the caravan.

This was Lu Chuan's job before, but not anymore.

Beside him, Zhao Kui sat on his horse, looking down at Lu Chuan, and said mockingly, "Lu Chuan, now that you've become a hitman, don't think you're superior. If you're not vigilant, you'll be the first to die when danger comes."

He already looked down on Lu Chuan, and when he learned that Lu Chuan had become a formal player in just two years, he became even more disgusted.

"Aren't there also Master Zhao, Master He, and other seniors?"

Lu Chuan smiled, without showing any anger.

There's no need to get too entangled with this kind of person.

He looked at a yellow horse in front of him, walked forward, and mounted it by stepping on the stirrups.

Behind him, He Laoliu said, "We're setting off. Be careful on the way."

"drive."

Lu Chuan lightly gripped the sides of the horse's back with his legs and began to set off.

After leaving the escort agency, we walked slowly along the street until we passed through the east gate of Canglan Prefecture and entered the road outside the city, with freshly harvested wheat fields on both sides.

This time, we're going to Qingshi Town, which is southeast of Canglan Prefecture. It's much closer than Baihe last time, about a two-day journey.

Lu Chuan rode ahead on horseback, constantly paying attention to his surroundings.

Previously, he was an apprentice in the team, only doing odd jobs, but now that he is a scaffolder, he must be more vigilant.

Fortunately, after traveling for about a day and covering about forty li, they passed Zhao Jiaji without resting and nothing happened.

"It would be great if we could travel back and forth safely like this."

……

evening.

The group of people escorted the goods to the post station outside Qingshi Town.

The post station was small, with only a few rooms and a stable.

As soon as the group arrived at the door, an elderly man in his forties greeted them with a smile.

"Master He from Zhenyuan Escort Agency?"

"Come, come, gentlemen, please come in."

The old friend's warm hospitality prompted the waiter to immediately serve hot tea.

Lu Chuan unharnessed his horse and went to the stable to check on it.

He was no longer an apprentice, but he still came to check on things to put his mind at ease, because these animals were the first to sense if anything was amiss.

Fortunately, all the livestock are fine and are eating grass.

Lu Chuan felt a little relieved. Looking at Xiao Song, the apprentice who was tending to the horse, he reminded him, "Keep an eye on the horse often. If anything seems amiss, remember to tell me immediately."