Gou Zai Xianwu Wenjing Search for Opportunities

Li Shi drew a fortune stick for his eldest son, Hu Zi, which read "No blame," and happily spent ten taels of silver on it.

Wu Yong drew a fortune stick for his studies in the autumn, which read "Good luck at first."

Xu Bin drew a fortune stick that read "Stingy".

Zhao Sheng also drew a fortune stick for his official career, which read "Regret is due".

Hu Cai drew a "medium-good" fortune slip for the martial arts master assessment.

Lin Yuan didn't want to waste money, but Li Shi insisted on paying for him, so he had no choice but to randomly draw a fortune stick, which read "Medium".

The divination slip is titled "Chisongzi Seeks Reclusion," and the accompanying poem reads, "Having lived through the mortal world, I am never at leisure; worldly affairs are as turbulent as the vast ocean."

The fortune telling fee was fifty taels, so Lin Yuan gave up, and the others didn't get their fortunes told either.

The group originally wanted to visit the back hall, but they learned that only long-time worshippers were allowed in. These long-time worshippers were those who regularly came to burn incense and money.

This Taoist temple is great in every way, except that everything is expensive; you even have to pay money to take a deep breath.

The group didn't even dare to eat the vegetarian meal before hurriedly descending the mountain and returning to the town.

After a small gathering at Chunfeng Tower in the afternoon, everyone dispersed.

For the next few days, Lin Yuan still did not go to work at the Carp Pavilion. Even the newcomers to the pavilion did not know that such a scribe existed. Although there was such a person on the roster, they had never seen him.

Lin Yuan continued to go to Little Peach Grove every day to train his bones and practice martial arts under the spur of Instructor Hong, and on the fifth day of the month, he would go to the martial arts field to train with Wu Yong and the others.

At the same time, he stopped taking the Body Tempering Pill. Firstly, the Body Tempering Pill was too expensive, and secondly, after reaching the Bone Forging Realm, he needed to specifically forge his bones, and the Bone Forging Pill would be more effective. However, he knew it would definitely be more expensive, so he didn't dare to bother Doctor Meng anymore.

However, he switched to a medicinal diet for beginners in the Bone Forging Realm, which cost three taels and three qian of silver per serving, and would earn him one hundred taels of silver if he ate it for a full month.

He wasn't in a hurry; he could just continue practicing normally. There was only a month left until August, and he had enough money on hand.

Now, his focus in martial arts training has shifted from improving his physical strength to practical combat training. Fortunately, he has Wu Yong and Hu Cai to spar with him. The three of them can compete with each other, give each other feedback, and improve together.

Without sparring partners to train you, you can only refine your physical body and improve your strength and speed, practicing fancy moves but you won't be able to truly fight an enemy.

Unfortunately, his Seven Slashes to Slay the Serpent was ultimately just a martial arts technique. As Wu Yong gradually mastered the Wei family's swordsmanship, Lin Yuan could no longer suppress him and could only rely on agile movement to restrain him.

A unique skill is a unique skill. Even if it is Instructor Wei's unique skill, although it may not be considered top-notch, it still has its own unique features.

Lin Yuan developed a desire for the 72 moves of the Snake Intent Fist. If he could also learn a similar ultimate sword technique like the Seven Slashes of the Snake, he would be able to fight with both fists and weapons.

Unfortunately, he had no connections at the moment, and Instructor Hong did not teach martial arts.

It seems we still need to look for an opportunity. I wonder where Liu Tianxing of the Black Snake Gang has escaped to. If we can catch him, it would be great to learn all the secret techniques of the Snake Intent Sect.

The days of practicing martial arts and exchanging skills passed in the blink of an eye.

Five days later, in early July, after the start of autumn.

Lin Yuan arrived at the Lishui Earl's Mansion in the county town. Wu Yong accompanied him this time, and fortunately, someone was waiting for him outside the mansion gate in advance.

The two sat in the side hall for a while and drank some tea.

After a long while, Li Ye sent someone to invite the two to the martial arts hall inside the Earl's mansion.

The Inner Martial Arts Hall is very large, with not only a training ground, but also a fighting arena and even a racecourse where you can ride horses and shoot arrows.

On the arena in the training ground today, several people in fine clothes are gathered together, the oldest of whom is Li Ye.

Upon seeing the two approaching, Li Ye introduced the people behind him first: "This is Lin Yuan, who is a distant relative of Li Shi's branch... This is my cousin Wu Yong, from the Wu clan of Jiuling."

Lin Yuan and Wu Yong clasped their hands in greeting to the crowd.

Li Ye then solemnly introduced a young man in fine clothes, saying, "This is Li Qilang, the seventh son of the eldest branch of our Li family, and a promising disciple of the Immortal Temple in Wushan County this year. Why haven't you all paid your respects yet!"

Lin Yuan had learned from Wu Yong that the immortal sects were divided into major and minor sects. Immortal disciples from county immortal temples could join the major sects of the immortal sects in Lizhou, while immortal disciples from county immortal temples could only join the minor sects of the immortal sects in Lizhou.

Most scions of prominent families would prioritize vying for the title of "Prefectural Immortal Seed," and only if that failed would they settle for the title of "County Immortal Seed."

However, not every member of the family has such an opportunity; even in a large family, only a few members may have this chance.

"Greetings, Li Qilang!"

This was Lin Yuan's first time seeing a disciple of the Immortal Seed Sect, so he was somewhat curious and couldn't help but take a few more glances at him. He had an average appearance and nothing particularly special about him.

Li Yi remained serious and nodded in response.

Li Ye then introduced another young man dressed in a close-fitting outfit: "This one comes from the Ruyu Liang clan, a branch of the Wushan Liang clan. The Wushan Liang clan is known for its handsome men and unparalleled talents. All the Liang clan members, regardless of gender, are beautiful and elegant. This one is not only handsome but also witty; you can just call him Young Master Liang."

"Greetings, Young Master Liang!" Lin Yuan glanced at Liang Yingxiao out of the corner of his eye. He was indeed handsome and tall, with extraordinary good looks. If he were a woman dressed as a man, people would believe it. No wonder the Liang family had such a good reputation.

They're so good-looking!

"We martial artists need not stand on ceremony," Liang Yingxiao said with refined manners and a composed smile. "I heard that Young Hero Lin was also born in the year of Jia Chen? That makes us the same age. May I ask which month?"

"The second day of the second lunar month," Lin Yuan replied.

"Oh? The Dragon Raises Its Head on the Second Day of the Second Lunar Month. I was born in the First Lunar Month, so I'm older than you." Liang Yingxiao was somewhat surprised, but praised with a smile, "Your destiny and fortune are extraordinary. If you can handle it, your future is limitless."

"I don't deserve it!" Lin Yuan had a good impression of Liang Yingxiao, after all, a smiling face always makes people feel happy.

Li Ye got to the point: "Alright, today Young Master Liang wants to have a match with you. Don't disappoint him, give it your all and let Young Master Liang have a good time."

"Lin Lang, you don't need to hold back. I'm wearing protective armor, so I'm impervious to blades and spears. You can't hurt me." Liang Yingxiao stated directly that defeat was impossible.

Lin Yuan had never heard of invulnerable soft armor before, and he found it quite intriguing. He looked at it for a few more moments, but still couldn't figure out where it was worn.

Following Wu Yong's instructions, he first revealed his background: "I have just entered the Bone Forging Realm. I have learned the Taizu Long Fist for fist and foot techniques and the Snake Slaying Saber Technique for weaponry."

"Early stage of Bone Forging Realm, 'The Palm of the Wind' and 'Jade Sword Technique'," Liang Yingxiao responded one by one, and then suggested, "Let's compete in fist and foot techniques first, and then in weapons."

Lin Yuan was somewhat surprised. Liang Yingxiao, a young master from a prominent family, had been selected as a disciple of the Immortal Seed, so how come his cultivation level was only slightly higher than his own?

Given the Liang family's resources, they should have been able to build an even larger pile.

Li Ye spoke up to stop him, saying, "Swords have no eyes, Young Master Liang, how about we just have a fistfight?"

"Then let's change to wooden swords!" Liang Yingxiao insisted.

"become."

Li Ye immediately dismissed the surrounding attendants and guards, leaving only two of Liang Yingxiao's personal guards and one of Li Qilang's old servants.

The two immediately went up on stage, and Li Ye led Li Qilang and others to sit beside the stage, drinking tea and watching the competition.

Lin Yuan knew he couldn't win and had little desire to win; he just wanted to avoid a crushing defeat. So, he didn't bother with any special buffs, closed his eyes, counted his breaths, made a starting gesture, and entered a state of complete absorption.

"Young Master Liang, please!"

"please!"

The two immediately started fighting.

Lin Yuan's fighting style remained unchanged. He used his serpentine movement technique to move close to the enemy, circling around to attack positions and waiting for an opportunity to counterattack and launch a sneak attack.

One trick is all you need; if it works, keep using it.

This time, no one was there to support him, so he didn't rush into a full-scale attack. Instead, he focused on probing first, avoiding a direct confrontation, getting a feel for his opponent's fighting style, and then looking for an opportunity.

The two exchanged more than ten blows in the blink of an eye, which Lin Yuan handled with ease.

He couldn't help but feel confused. Liang Yingxiao was clearly a higher realm and had learned superior martial arts, so how could the two of them fight to a standstill?

In fact, Liang Yingxiao's strength was not weak, and his palm force was like the wind, but his moves were very strange. His palm techniques were neither fierce nor ruthless. Instead, his moves were elegant and graceful, and he always showed off his beauty. In other words, he was beautiful. Not only was he beautiful, but his moves were also beautiful, and he fought beautifully.

Even his opponent, Lin Yuan, could see that his moves were extremely beautiful and pleasing to the eye.

Lin Yuan realized that this was not a killing palm technique, but rather a performance palm technique. It was beautiful, but it had no killing moves.

If it were a true life-or-death struggle, Lin Yuan felt that even the Taizu Long Fist could defeat the Youfenglaiyi Palm.

But with the resources of the Liang family, the Marquis of Ruyu Township, how could they lack unique skills?

Obviously impossible.

Lin Yuan guessed that he was not skilled enough and had not mastered the essence of the Wind-Come-Come-Palm. He was only focused on showing off because of his youth and had changed the original style of the moves.

Just like Lin Yuan incorporated Long Fist into Snake Intent Fist, creating a tricky style of elusive and entangled fighting.

The same martial art can be used in vastly different styles by different people.