I meet all the requirements for becoming a god in this world!

Hmm... having a cheat code really can save you a lot of detours.

This is Cheng Laiyun's insight after passing the stage of enlightenment.

At the same time, he also developed a strong sense of identification with the protagonists of the novels he had seen in his previous life.

A talentless loser?

No problem, I just need to hang it up!

Cheng Laiyun opened his eyes.

I witnessed a bizarre scene.

All the martial arts masters in the courtyard were staring at him with an indescribable look.

Qi Dazhuang stood in the cold wind, his gaze towards himself filled with deep affection.

and also……

"Uh, Master Huo, what's wrong...?"

The first person he saw was the leader of the Martial Arts Academy, the old man respected by all martial arts masters.

In his memory.

The old man was stern and unsmiling, with a weathered face, exuding an air of natural dignity.

but now……

His expression was strange.

Cheng Laiyun looked at Huo Dongqu, who stood motionless in the wind and snow, blinked, and said with some worry:

"Could it be that he's getting old and the cold has caused him problems?"

"Quick, put this on!"

As he spoke, Cheng Laiyun took off his clothes and tried to put them on Huo Dongqu.

His voice wasn't loud, but it was deafening in the quiet environment.

Huo Dongqu, however, did not react much.

The other martial arts masters, however, simply widened their eyes.

They all stared at Cheng Laiyun with blank expressions.

Is this newcomer...so reckless?

I've been at the Martial Arts Academy for too long.

Almost everyone knows this.

Master Huo hates two kinds of words the most in his life.

The first interpretation is that he is old.

The second explanation is that he is physically weak.

Cheng Laiyun, on the other hand, went right and touched on all the taboos with just one sentence.

Qi Dazhuang even swallowed hard.

His gaze toward Cheng Laiyun was filled with worry.

However, Huo Dongqu's reaction stunned everyone.

There was no uncontrollable rage as expected.

Huo Dongqu's aged face showed only a hint of dazedness.

He pondered Cheng Laiyun's words.

His once dignified face now wore a self-deprecating expression:

"Getting old..."

"I... am truly old."

One stick of incense has passed the threshold of enlightenment.

Huo Dongqu knew about such things and had even witnessed them once.

However, it is precisely because he has seen it before and knows about it that he has lost his composure today.

"My lord."

Huo Dongqu's lips trembled slightly as he murmured softly.

He looked up, a complex emotion flickering in his eyes.

He looked towards the horizon.

It was moonlit.

The clouds flowed between the full moon.

It seemed to remind me of an old friend...

The Battle of Qinghai Pass more than a decade ago.

Just like the young man today, that old friend personally draped the cloak over him when he was still a night watchman.

And that old friend only spent the time it takes to burn an incense stick before passing the Enlightenment Gate!

"Shall I help you back to rest?"

Cheng Laiyun looked around and found that no one was responding.

He could only bite the bullet, give an awkward smile, and look at Huo Dongqu to ask.

"Oh?"

Huo Dongqu was slightly taken aback.

He turned his head and focused his gaze on the boy in front of him.

As he carefully examined the boy's face, he couldn't help but be somewhat lost in thought.

The boy was handsome.

Even though he was dressed in coarse black clothes, he still couldn't hide the cleverness in his eyes.

Like.

Even his appearance is so similar to that of the Marquis.

"Hehe." Huo Dongqu inexplicably revealed a hearty smile.

His gaze towards Cheng Laiyun softened.

That gentle gaze.

Even Qi Dazhuang, who was standing to the side, was dumbfounded.

It's been more than three years.

He has been learning martial arts from Master Huo for more than three years.

I have never seen such a gentle look on his face!

Amidst everyone's astonished and puzzled gazes.

Huo Dongqu extended his arm to Cheng Laiyun, his voice softening:

"Yes, let's go, help this old man back to his room to rest."

Uh.

Cheng Laiyun did not understand the meaning behind it.

But in his previous life he was a Taoist disciple.

They are the ones who best understand respecting the elderly and caring for the young.

"Alright!"

Cheng Laiyun readily nodded, helped Huo Dongqu, and headed towards the house.

Only a group of martial arts masters remained.

They looked at each other in bewilderment.

…………

Cheng Laiyun carefully helped Huo Dongqu.

At this time, the effects of the super-ear remedy are still present.

He could hear it clearly.

The heartbeat of the old man beside me.

No.

Correct!

No heartbeat!

It's not that there was none, but it was only in the half-minute between the time it took to get from the courtyard to the front of the house.

It only made one sound.

Like a thunderclap!

Although he didn't understand the underlying principles, he had some guesses in his mind.

This must be an absolute master!

The entire journey was speechless.

It wasn't until Cheng Laiyun politely helped him into the house and prepared to leave that the incident occurred.

Only then did Huo Dongqu speak.

The sound was faint:

"Young friend, have you ever heard of the Supreme Saint of Martial Arts?"

Ok?

Cheng Laiyun looked bewildered, turned his head, and looked at Huo Dongqu with a puzzled expression.

A faint smile played on Huo Dongqu's face.

…………

Xu's Cloth Shop.

The main house.

As the leading player in the entire Qingzhou cloth business.

Xu's Cloth Shop's business spans both the north and south.

The thin cloth from Hantan, which can only be woven in winter each year, was a tribute specially selected by the royal family.

The main house standing here is naturally a colossal structure.

An eight-courtyard compound.

In the entire Qingzhou, it ranks first or second!

Main Hall.

Xu Zhennan, the current head of the Xu family estate, sat in the main seat.

This decisive and renowned manor lord.

At this moment, he resembled a helpless old father, looking at the scene before him with a bitter face.

The sole heir of the Xu family is confronting his beloved daughter at his dinner table.

The atmosphere was quite tense at one point.

Xu Jiaqun, dressed in fine clothes, her face flushed, glared at Xu Jiayin in front of her:

"Jiayin, as a disciple of the Mo Sect, you should, by all accounts, show me due respect."

"But the Martial Arts Academy is clearly under my brother's control."

"You just forced someone in without even asking; aren't you showing a lot of disrespect to your elder brother?"

Xu Jiaqun is Xu Jiayin's cousin.

Logically speaking, the next head of the Xu family should be chosen from among those below the current head, Xu Zhennan.

Unfortunately, Xu Zhennan only has one daughter, Xu Jiayin...

Xu Jiayin yawned out of boredom.

Her phoenix eyes held a languid glint as she glanced at Xu Jiaqun, tossed the shells of the sunflower seeds she had cracked onto the table, and said casually:

"Cousin, you are not the current head of the Xu family."

"How come you're already meddling in every little detail before my father is even dead?"

That's a bit like killing someone by hurting their spirit...

In addition, Master Xu was still sitting in the main seat.

Xu Jiaqun immediately broke out in a sweat.

He quickly explained, "That's not what I meant. It's just that I'm currently in contact with a new supplier of spiritual rice..."

The more you explain, the less effective you become.

When arguing with someone, you can't just agree with what they say; you have to take them by surprise.

Clearly, Xu Jiaqun is not as good at this as Xu Jiayin.

"Miss, what the young master means is that our Xu Family Martial Arts Academy has already achieved initial success in eliminating the dross and retaining the essence."

"The path of martial arts is all about talent. If the person you recommend to the Martial Arts Academy has good talent, then I will naturally not say anything more."

"But if that doesn't work, wouldn't that be like changing policies every day? How will the young master gain the respect of the people in the future?"

The servant standing respectfully beside Xu Jiaqun suddenly spoke. He had an ordinary face and a gentle voice.

"Yes, yes, yes! That's exactly what I meant!" Xu Jiaqun clearly realized what he meant. He gave the servant approving look, then looked at Xu Jiayin seriously:

"You probably don't know this yet?"

"Six months ago, all the martial artists I introduced to the Martial Arts Academy have now passed the first stage of enlightenment."

"A month ago, I discovered a martial arts prodigy. I think it won't be long before he can also achieve enlightenment."

As he spoke, a smug look appeared on his face.

In terms of recognizing talent, if he dares to claim second place, who dares to claim first?

Just then.

A voice came from outside:

"Master! Good news from the Martial Arts Academy! Someone has achieved enlightenment tonight at 5 PM!!"

Ok?

Xu Jiaqun's eyes suddenly lit up, and she immediately clapped her hands and laughed:

"This must be the martial arts instructor I introduced to the hospital two months ago!!"

"Quickly, bring him here!"

His words exuded confidence.