Gou Zai Xianwu Wenjing Search for Opportunities

Chapter 82 Whether there are dates or not, let's cast a line.

"I heard that several fairies have left the palace to travel this year. If Qilang goes to the Wushan Immortal Temple, he might have another chance," Liang Yingxiao said with a straightforward smile.

"Really?" Li Yi's face lit up with joy.

"How could it be false? When I went to the Liang clan in Wushan last time, I heard from them that several brothers in the clan are waiting. You'd better prepare well!" Liang Yingxiao didn't hide anything, since he would definitely find out when he got there anyway. "I have a good friend in Wushan. He is also a descendant of the Immortal Clan of the County Immortal Temple and knows a lot about the Moon Palace. If Qilang is interested, I can introduce you two."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Wulang." Li Yi said with a smile, rising and bowing.

"You're welcome."

The two chatted for a while longer, finding they hit it off, and Li Yi, in a great mood, even began to laugh.

After Liang Yingxiao finished chatting, he came to find Lin Yuan again to discuss his insights on martial arts.

Taking the opportunity, Lin Yuan asked, "Young Master Liang's ability to use the opponent's method against them demonstrates that his martial arts talent surpasses ours. How come he's still only at the Bone Forging Realm?"

"I started learning martial arts late; I only began practicing this year," Liang Ying replied with a smile.

Li Ye explained with a smile, "Young Master Lin, you don't know this, but if you start practicing martial arts too early, your bones and muscles will be set too early, and you won't grow tall."

"That must be it." Liang Yingxiao didn't know the reason either, only that all his peers were like this.

His ability to surpass Lin Yuan's hard work in just six months demonstrates his considerable wealth.

Lin Yuan then realized why Liang Yingxiao was so tall; it was all for her looks. No wonder the Liang family ancestor was favored by a fairy.

They make so many sacrifices for their looks, no wonder they can live off others. It's true that there's a sequence to learning and everyone has their own expertise.

Liang Yingxiao kept pondering in his heart, "An eye for an eye."

Because his family forbade him to learn other martial arts, he had to specialize in the Wind-Come-Come Palm and the Jade Sword Technique. However, he loved martial arts, and as a young man, he had a competitive spirit. So he compromised by imitating other people's fighting styles in competitions. Gradually, as he imitated more and more, he gained insights and it became one of his talents.

Liang Yingxiao asked curiously, "Lin Lang, after you trembled all over just now, your movements were so agile. What kind of martial art is that?"

"The Seven Slashes of the Serpent have a serpentine footwork technique, achieving the form of a serpent, with the body trembling like a serpent, and the movements and footwork as agile as a serpent." Lin Yuan's statement was seven parts true and three parts false.

"The form of a snake? I've heard of the Five Forms before, but this is the first time I've seen its true form. Did you figure it out yourself?" Liang Yingxiao asked thoughtfully.

"I learned martial arts from my master, Instructor Hong. She taught me Taizu Long Fist and also instructed me in the Snake-Slaying Saber Technique. It was her guidance that allowed me to comprehend the form of a snake—" Lin Yuan used Instructor Hong as a scapegoat.

"Interesting. The martial arts of the world are vast and profound. Even the simplest long fist and snake-slaying sword techniques can have such power if practiced well. Once I enter the immortal sect, I will definitely study all the martial arts of the world."

Liang Yingxiao became even more interested, "With your understanding and a renowned teacher, it's no wonder your movements are so difficult to deal with."

No wonder Xu Zhan was no match for you; it seems his defeat was not unjust. I've fought him before, but unfortunately, he doesn't have your level of understanding; he always remains silent in my presence.

"I don't deserve such praise," Lin Yuan said politely.

"I've observed that most other mid-to-high-level martial arts masters can only fight, and often can't explain their skills. You've only been practicing martial arts for a year, so how can you have such a deep understanding of martial arts?" Liang Yingxiao asked curiously.

"Most of those experts are taciturn but quick to act, unlike me."

Lin Yuan said something polite, which brought a smile to Guard Liang's face. He continued, "I once studied under my master, Master Xu. He taught me that studying requires learning, practicing, and understanding. I apply this to martial arts, and I think it's the same for learning martial arts. I was also lucky to meet the famous instructor, Head Instructor Hong, when I first started learning martial arts, and to spar with Senior Brother Wu, and to improve together. That's why my martial arts have progressed so well."

"Where is your master from?" Liang Ying asked Wu Yong. "Would you like to spar with me, Young Master Wu?"

"Of course." Wu Yong was happy to exchange ideas with others.

Lin Yuan felt that since Instructor Hong had helped him so much, it was only right to praise her a bit and raise her status: "Instructor Hong is a mid-level martial arts master and a top retainer of the Li family. She is currently teaching martial arts to disciples in the martial arts hall of the Li family's ancestral home."

"A mid-grade martial artist? I'll definitely want to meet him sometime." Liang Ying smiled and nodded, taking out a porcelain bottle from his pocket, pouring out three pills, and giving one to Lin Yuan and one to Wu Yong. "These are high-grade Qi and Blood Pills, which can quickly restore strength. I'll spar with Lin Lang first, and then I'll spar with Wu Lang."

"Thank you." Lin Yuan had never heard of the Qi and Blood Pill before. Seeing that the other person had taken it, he also took it with tea.

After a while, the two went back to the arena, and Li Ye had someone deliver wooden swords to them.

Lin Yuan felt that the wooden knife was quite heavy. Upon closer inspection, he found that the wooden knife contained iron plates for weighting and was secured with nails and thin wires.

As expected, the things used by aristocratic families are indeed exquisite.

Lin Yuan had no desire to win or lose this time. In order to let Liang Yingxiao have a good time, he still stacked up his buffs, but he didn't rush to attack. Instead, he first experienced the Jade Sword Technique.

After exchanging more than ten blows, Liang Yingxiao's Jade Sword Technique, like the Wind Comes Palm, lacked lethality, but was beautiful, elegant, and otherworldly.

In particular, his moves always reveal his stunning good looks!

I imagine that when I compete with those fairies, I'll always win their favor.

Li Yi looked on with envy: "The Liang family's tradition is full of immortal charm, no wonder they can win the favor of the Moon Palace Fairy."

Li Ye glanced at his cousin's appearance—upright and honest, nothing more—but still offered a toast with tea instead of wine: "Then I wish Seventh Brother a successful journey to the Immortal Temple, and that he may add another layer of prosperity to our Li family!"

"Thank you for your kind words, Fourth Brother." Li Yi smiled and took a sip of tea. "Are Wu Lang, Lin Yuan, and that Red Instructor all your men?"

"Exactly." Li Ye first marked the area, then asked, "Is Qilang interested?"

"May I invite the three of them to my residence as honored guests?" Li Yi toyed with his teacup, his expression indifferent.

Li Ye gave Wu Yong a wink, and Wu Yong immediately clasped his hands in a salute: "I am willing to serve Qi Lang!"

Li Yi politely invited him to sit down: "Young Master Wu, I've heard about your father. But it doesn't matter, as long as you're in my household, the clan won't dare say anything."

"Thank you, Qilang!" Wu Yong said gratefully.

Li Ye joked, "I thought Qi Lang didn't like these crude and uncouth warriors?"

"Although I'm not particularly fond of martial arts, I can't live without it. I have more than a dozen martial artists in my household," Li Yi said casually.

Li Ye nodded: "However, Wu Yong and Lin Yuan have secured a spot in the Autumn Competition of Lin Yuan Immortal Temple, so they probably won't be able to remain retainers for long."

"It's alright, I'll be going to Wushan Temple in August anyway. We'll just go our separate ways then."

"Then have the three of them come to your residence tomorrow," Li Ye said, then inquired, "Whom did Qi Lang bring with him to the Wushan Immortal Temple this time?"

Immortal disciples can bring a few family members or servants to accompany them into the sect to serve them, but there is a limit to the number of such people.

"I can't bring outsiders. They can only be from my clan or my maternal family. Nothing else is allowed." Li Yi understood his meaning and politely declined to bring Wu Yong into the immortal sect in advance.

Although the two were from the same branch of the family, one was the eldest son and the other the fourth son. After several generations, they lived in separate residences, and their friendship with each other became shallow.

"My eldest son is ten years old this year. He has always wanted to enter a sect to cultivate, but unfortunately our fourth branch is not qualified to become a celestial seedling. I wonder if we could let him serve as a servant to Seventh Brother. Even if he can't become a celestial being, he can still be your disciple and see the scenery of the celestial realm." Li Ye saw that the opportunity was just right and wanted to plan a future for his son.

Even if it's just entering the immortal realm for a brief visit before returning to the mortal world, that's still considered a return to immortality!

Upon returning, one can immediately take up a position at the Immortal Temple, giving them a head start over others.

"Sure." Li Yi didn't care. It didn't matter who he brought along, especially since Li Ye had helped him today, so it was only fair to return the favor.

On the arena at this moment.

Lin Yuan began to exert his full strength, and Liang Yingxiao's swordsmanship had too many unnecessary movements, and his moves gradually became chaotic.

But gradually, Leung Ying-hsiao began to imitate his style again and changed his playing style.

After fighting for a while, Lin Yuan saw that the other man's moves were gradually overwhelming him, and fearing injury, he immediately clasped his hands in surrender:

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Young Master Liang's swordsmanship is superb; I am no match for him.

"Your swordsmanship is too rudimentary, just a few moves over and over! Once you've seen enough, you'll know how to fight." Liang Yingxiao was a little unsatisfied; he still felt a sense of accomplishment from sparring with his peers. Too strong or too weak wouldn't do. "Practice a few more moves later, and we'll spar again another day."

"Young Master Liang, you may not know this, but the Snake-Slaying Saber Technique is a martial arts style, consisting of only seven strikes." Lin Yuan thought for a moment, "It would be foolish not to use this opportunity." He continued, "Instructor Hong only knows whip techniques and not this type of weapon. She told me to find someone else to learn weaponry."

Unfortunately, I have no other options, so this is the only thing I can learn. Sigh...

He sighed and looked at Guard Liang with a melancholy expression, saying, "I am skilled in the form of snakes. If I could learn a snake-shaped sword technique—"

"Oh, you want to learn the Serpent Sword Technique?" Liang Ying smiled and thought for a moment, then looked at Guard Liang. "Uncle Liang, could you teach it to him?"

Liang, the guard, was originally a servant of the Liang family who had bestowed the surname upon him. He said indifferently, "Fifth Brother, this sword technique was originally passed down by the Liang family. If you want me to teach it to outsiders, you should first inform the family."

Liang Yingxiao nodded: "Then I'll ask my family."

"Thank you, Young Master Liang." Lin Yuan didn't expect it to work out, but he was willing to take the plunge.

After Lin Yuan left the arena, Liang Yingxiao continued his match with Wu Yong.

Lin Yuan was finally able to sit down and rest for a while, and only then did he learn that he had been sold by Li Ye to Li Qilang.

Indeed, there is no love without a reason.

Upon further inquiry, it turned out that it was only a one-month stay as a retainer, which would not affect his trip to Linyuan Immortal Temple to participate in the Autumn Competition.

This time, I also brought Coach Hong and Wu Yong along as a way of repaying their previous kindness.

He was happy with this arrangement, as they could still practice martial arts together in the future, which seemed quite good.

The Marquis's residence has far more resources and opportunities than the countryside. If one were to encounter a ghost or something, they would likely know more.

During this time, he had been focusing on martial arts and paid less attention to Hu's Coffin Shop, and had not gone looking for the ghost.

Hmm, it seems the Hu family also owns a coffin shop in the county town.

I'll ask Hu Cai about it when I get back.

On the stage, Liang Yingxiao discovered that Wu Yong's fist and foot skills were not as good as Lin Yuan's, but his Wei family swordsmanship was better than Lin Yuan's, so he was happy to spar with him.

At noon, Li Ye hosted everyone at his residence.

In the afternoon, the three of them had two more matches. Being beginners in martial arts, they were very enthusiastic. Liang Yingxiao had a great time before they dispersed.

Lin Yuan and Wu Yong returned to Taoli Township, accompanied by Li Ye.

Because inviting Instructor Hong required the approval of the Third Steward, and the Third Steward and Li Ye were from the same branch of the family and had a close relationship, Li Ye went to the Li family's ancestral home alone.

This is not something Lin Yuan can worry about; in any case, he can refuse to go to Coach Hong's place.

He and Wu Yong walked towards the Hu family's house.

Wu Yong expressed his gratitude: "Thank you so much, Junior Brother Lin. With Qi Lang looking after us, my mother and I will have an easier time living in the Li family from now on."

Because of her father, her mother was disliked by Li Shi, and there were bound to be rumors about her.

"Why are you being so polite, we're like brothers? Speaking of which, this opportunity is all thanks to your introduction." Lin Yuan then inquired, "Who is this Seventh Brother? How does he possess such imposing presence?"

"The eldest branch of the Li family has always lived in a separate mansion, which is heavily guarded, and they don't have much contact with the other three branches. However, Seventh Brother likes to associate with the Liang family members, and we are just lucky to have this opportunity today."

"What a coincidence!" Lin Yuan felt that Li Ye was intentionally leading the conversation.

"yes."

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