Born Saints: Starting from Liaozhai

Recalling the memories in his mind, Su Chen couldn't help but sigh.

If it weren't for the process of learning crude martial arts and seeking immortality, I might not have been able to wake up!

After thinking about his background, his attention naturally turned to the place name Guobei County and the name of the temple Lanruo Temple.

Lanruo Temple generally refers to a secluded place where monks practice, or an abandoned temple in the wilderness.

If that were all, it wouldn't be a big deal; Su Chen could still imply that it was a coincidence.

But people from Guobei County have said that there is a locust tree that blocks out the sky on the back mountain of Lanruo Temple!

There are also some rumors that the old locust tree behind the temple has roots that have become a demon over the years!

The emergence of these rumors is problematic!

"Have I entered the world of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio?"

"Lanruo Temple, Nie Xiaoqian, Ning Caichen, Yan Chixia..."

Recalling the memories in his mind, Su Chen felt a sense of crisis.

The world of Liaozhai is extremely dangerous. As an ordinary person, you could die inexplicably here if you're not careful!

Within Guobei County, there is still some safety and order; the wilderness outside Guobei County is like a place where yin and yang meet.

The fact that even the locals of Guobei County dared not go out late at night shows just how dangerous it was outside.

"No, I must comprehend the breathing technique as soon as possible and begin my practice!"

Su Chen thought to himself.

However, my comprehension is insufficient; it's merely average. I need time to hone my skills before I can even begin to grasp the basics of breathing techniques...

Su Chen pondered, recalling the crude martial arts and Taoist scriptures he had collected over the years when his consciousness and memories were clouded.

"Yes, in terms of martial arts, there are techniques like Tiger Subduing Fist and Grass Flying. In terms of Taoist scriptures, I have collected a cultivation method called Pure Emptiness Nourishing Yuan Technique."

Guobei County is ultimately a small place, and apart from these few barely acceptable options, he couldn't find anything better.

Even so, in just one year, I hadn't made much progress in my training.

Su Chen's heart stirred, and the long-lost control panel appeared.

【Name: Su Chen (15 years old)】

Lifespan: 38 days

[Innate Talent - Comprehension: 3 (Average)]

[Physical Exercises: Five Animal Frolics (Beginner Level 1%), Breathing Techniques (Beginner Level)]

"Since I wasn't truly myself before, my cultivation techniques weren't even listed on the panel..."

Su Chen got off the bed.

In a dimly lit room, he practiced the Tiger-Taming Fist and Grass-Flying Fist techniques while recalling his memories of them.

"Tiger Subduing Fist, First Form: Fierce Tiger Pounce... Tiger Subduing Fist, Second Form..."

His boxing style was powerful and impressive, and each move looked quite professional.

Soon, more than ten minutes passed, and notification sounds rang out one after another.

[Tiger Subduing Fist Basics, Comprehension +1]

[Grasshopper Beginner, Comprehension +1]

A cool sensation welled up in Su Chen's mind, an indescribable feeling of comfort, and he felt that everything in front of him had become different.

【Name: Su Chen (15 years old)】

Lifespan: 38 days

[Innate Talent & Comprehension: 5 (Slight Potential)]

[Techniques: Tiger-Taming Fist (Beginner 96%), Grass-Walking Flying (Beginner 77%), Five Animal Frolics (Beginner 1%), Breathing Techniques (Not yet beginner)]

"This is……"

Su Chen's eyes lit up slightly.

His comprehension has actually improved from an average person to someone with potential!

Clearly, his comprehension has reached a new level!

"If my comprehension was previously only at an average level among ordinary people, then now it's at an above-average level!"

Su Chen felt that if it used to take a month to master the Five Animal Frolics, now it would only take a little over half a month.

However, he was not satisfied.

Looking at the nearly perfected Tiger-Taming Fist and Grass-Walking Flying techniques, Su Chen's eyes revealed a surge of anticipation and longing. "Not enough, I want more!"

If a little bit of potential comprehension can have this effect, what about stronger comprehension?

"Fortunately, the one thing I have plenty of right now is time!"

Su Chen pondered.

"I just wonder when things will get out between Nie Xiaoqian and Ning Caichen..."

Judging from the fact that the locust trees on the back mountain of Lanruo Temple are still intact, the incident should not have happened yet.

Just as he was pondering, there was a knock on the wooden door and a soft inquiry.

"Young Master, are you alright?"

Hearing the clear female voice, Su Chen's mind conjured up the image of Xiao Tao, his usually timid personal maid, dressed in pink.

Su Chen said calmly, "I'm fine, don't worry about me."

"Alright, young master, remember to call me if you need anything!"

Ignoring Xiao Tao who was guarding the door, Su Chen, unable to sleep after his comprehension improved, simply continued practicing the Tiger Subduing Fist.

As for the Taoist practice of Qingxu Yangyuan Jue, there are too many Taoist terms, and my understanding is not good enough. I only had a superficial understanding of it before.

He hadn't even gotten to the basics, and he was too lazy to bother trying. He planned to figure it out carefully during the day.

Outside the door, after Xiao Tao finished shouting, she heard the sound of boxing practice continuing inside the house. Her delicate and pretty face was filled with sadness.

As the young master's personal maid, she was all too familiar with this kind of sound. She knew at a glance that the young master must be practicing that Tiger-Taming Fist again!

"Sigh, the young master is going crazy again. When will he come back to normal?"

"The master and madam invited an old Taoist priest to exorcise the evil spirits, and even had the young master drink talisman water, but it didn't work. We don't know what's wrong with the young master..."

Recalling how the young master, who was once so dazzling that he scorched those around him, was now seen as a madman by those around him, Xiao Yao's face was full of sadness and anxiety.

Unfortunately, she was just a personal maid, and she couldn't stop the young master from doing whatever he wanted.

Time slowly passed.

The bright moon slowly sets, and the blazing sun gradually rises.

Throughout the night, not only Xiao Tao, who was on night watch, heard the sounds of boxing practice coming from inside the house, but even the other servants who occasionally got up to pass by also faintly heard it.

They immediately made a guess.

As soon as it was light, the servants got up and began to discuss the matter.

"Did you hear? The young master was practicing that damn boxing again last night!"

"Young Master, don't you sleep at night?"

"I really don't know what use this is for the young master. It can't put food on the table. If you ask me, it would be more practical to pass the imperial examinations!"

"Sigh, young master seems to have really gone mad. He's acting more and more unlike his former self, and he doesn't seem like a sane person at all. Could it be that he's lost his soul and is being targeted by something...?"

The steward was wearing a long blue cloth gown, the corners of which were faded from washing, but he was dressed very neatly.

He overheard the servants' conversation.

The steward immediately snapped, "Shut up, all of you! How dare you discuss the young master's affairs? If the master and mistress hear you, you'll be in big trouble!"

Hearing the steward say this, the cook and other servants were startled and immediately fell silent and got to work.

Watching the busy servants disperse, Steward Liang Lin sighed inwardly.

He also felt that the young master was becoming increasingly abnormal, but as the steward, he dared not say such disrespectful words openly, and only dared to think them in his heart.

Soon, it was time for breakfast.

Inside the east wing.

Su Chen let out a long breath, stopped what he was doing, and his eyes lit up.

A notification sounded.

[Tiger Subduing Fist, Minor Mastery; Comprehension +2]