booktalesy Chapter 38 That One Knife
Chapter 38 That One Knife
That day, when the head of the Cheng family learned that his son had offended Nie Yutong of the Ironclad Sect, he immediately prepared many gifts and went to the Ironclad Sect to apologize.
She didn't even get inside; all she got was a message that her son hadn't offended her.
Having already learned the cause and effect of the matter, the head of the Cheng family immediately realized what had happened, and took gifts to the Wu family martial arts school to apologize.
This expert at the Refining Internal Organs Realm adopted an extremely humble attitude in front of Pang Guoyong and Wen Zhenzhen, not daring to put on any airs at all.
Although the Cheng family is located in the south of the city, they are still in Nan'an City. Offending a behemoth like the Ironclad Sect would have consequences that the Cheng family could hardly bear.
Such a grand spectacle naturally attracted countless onlookers, who gathered there to discuss it animatedly.
Everyone was amazed. They thought the Wu Family Martial Arts School was doomed, but unexpectedly, things took a turn for the better, thanks to their connection with Nie Yutong. They were certain that the Wu Family Martial Arts School would rise again, becoming even more prosperous than when Wu Tianhuan was in power.
Sure enough, no sooner had the head of the Cheng family left than many people came to give gifts.
Zhenguang Martial Arts School was the first group to arrive. They were no longer as arrogant as before. They addressed Pang Guoyong as "nephew" repeatedly, showing a humble attitude that vividly illustrated the meaning of "arrogant at first, respectful at second."
Besides Zhenguang Martial Arts School, old friends from Wu Family Martial Arts School also came to offer their congratulations.
Pang Guoyong received these people with great courtesy.
Wen Zhenzhen disliked them intensely. When the martial arts school was in crisis, these people were afraid of being implicated and were eager to sever ties with the school. Now they were swarming around her like flies, which disgusted her, and she didn't want to pay them any attention.
All the students who left on their own a month ago have returned.
Now, the eight disciples who had stayed at the martial arts school during the most difficult month all straightened their backs. This experience alone was enough for them to be proud of.
Despite past grievances, Pang Guoyong accepted these people without hesitation, welcoming all who came.
……
"It's truly unexpected that the Pavilion Master has a connection with Fairy Nie. For her to personally intervene, their relationship must be quite deep."
On the training ground, the students had no interest in practicing martial arts and were instead chatting amongst themselves.
"I've never heard of this before."
"Nonsense, they must have just met recently. Otherwise, would the Guo family dare to cause us trouble?"
"..."
Meng Junfei was also in the crowd, surrounded by several people who were his iron bars.
As he listened to their discussions, he fell into deep thought. Was it really true that Senior Brother Pang and Nie Yutong had a relationship?
For the past month, Pang Guoyong has been recuperating from his injuries and has not left the martial arts school. How could he possibly have formed a friendship with Nie Yutong?
On the contrary, there was another person who had crossed paths with Nie Yutong.
Meng Junfei has a good memory; a month ago, he was the one who took Chen Qiyuan to that senior.
At that time, Chen Qiyuan was left behind by that senior, and then Nie Yutong followed Elder Xia and Mr. Shang to the courtyard to try to steal the senior's cultivation technique.
In the end, Elder Xia and Mr. Shang died on the spot. Nie Yutong disappeared without a trace, and on the same day, something happened to the Ironclad Sect.
Afterwards, Nie Yutong appeared unharmed and even broke through to the Refining Internal Organs Realm.
Meng Junfei was very curious about what exactly happened in the yard at that time.
Looking back now, Chen Qiyuan's explanation was full of loopholes. How could a mere Transformation Realm expert escape from under the nose of a True Consciousness Realm expert?
At the time, he didn't think much of it and simply felt that Chen Qiyuan was lucky.
However, Meng Junfei did not intend to go to Chen Qiyuan to verify this matter, and of course, even if he asked him, he would not tell him.
As he watched the students excitedly discussing the day's events, a sense of superiority arose within him, as if he were the only one awake while everyone else was.
……
After a month of silence, Wu's Martial Arts School is unusually lively tonight.
However, the commotion did not affect Chen Qiyuan. He stayed alone in the courtyard, lamenting that the locals were still ruthless.
If it were him, he definitely wouldn't have done that.
This is what they call "one thing subdues another". Cheng Junhe has always been used to using his family background to intimidate others. When he encountered Nie Yutong, who had a stronger background, greater strength, and was more domineering than him, he didn't even dare to resist. He was slapped in public and collapsed on the spot.
Of course, this guy completely deserved it.
However, this has caused things to escalate a bit.
That's life. Sometimes, trying to solve one problem can lead to an even bigger one.
Given Nie Yutong's personality, once the Yin Fire within her is completely dispelled, she might not dare to touch him, but she could very well use the martial arts school as a scapegoat.
Thinking this through, Chen Qiyuan shook his head, deciding to stop thinking about it and deal with the future later.
By then, he might have broken through to the Refining Organs Realm, and then he wouldn't be afraid of her anymore.
He glanced at the panel.
Name: Chen Qiyuan
【功法：无极混无功（第二层1932/5000），搬山功（第一重978/1000），铁衣神功（第二重466/5000）】
【武技：山君震岳拳（精通212/500），幻影步法（精通62/500)，百鍊刀法（入化775/1000）】
[Secret Technique: Soul-Shaking Roar (Level 1 593/1000)]
【Talent: Regeneration (3)】
[Item: Willpower Space]
Before we knew it, midnight had arrived.
[Willpower Space Opens.]
Chen Qiyuan saw the man whose face he couldn't see again.
The man spoke, "Your cultivation has improved significantly since yesterday. Why is that?"
He seized the opportunity to ask, "Senior, have you ever heard of Yin Fire?"
"Yin Fire?" the man pondered for a moment and said, "This should be the power of some kind of spiritual root."
"Senior, you also know about spiritual roots?"
"nature."
"Does the senior know how spiritual roots came about? It is said that spiritual roots did not exist in ancient times." Chen Qiyuan was quite curious about this question.
The man shook his head. "This matter involves the secrets of this world. Your cultivation level is insufficient. Once you find out, it will immediately bring disaster upon you."
"Is it that serious?"
The man didn't continue the conversation, instead asking, "Can you see my knife now?"
"Almost there."
"Then come on."
The man gave him ample time to prepare before drawing his knife.
At that moment, the whole world seemed to light up.
……
In reality, Chen Qiyuan opened his eyes, his expression filled with indescribable excitement, "Finally, I can see clearly."
Thanks to Nie Yutong, his cultivation improved, and after a month, he finally saw clearly how the man wielded his knife.
too strong.
Is this something a martial artist in the Marrow Refining Realm could actually do?
Who can take on this?
Having witnessed this supremely powerful strike, Chen Qiyuan was so excited that he couldn't sleep. He took the knife and began to practice it in the courtyard.
But no matter how much he practiced, he couldn't grasp how that strike was executed.
If you can grasp the concept, you should be able to make this strike appear on the character panel.
"It seems I'll have to focus on improving my swordsmanship from now on."
He made up his mind to first increase the proficiency level of his swordsmanship.