Wan Jian returns to his clan!

Chapter 44 Strange Tales from Around the World
"This story begins with the crisis that led to the massacre of the Lu family..."

When Ouyang Lan talked about her proudest achievements, she became even more animated.

In fact, it was she who pushed Lu Wubing to become a disciple of the Tianxing Sect.

If she hadn't quietly reminded him from the side, and hadn't inadvertently revealed his identity...

Even if Lu Wubing wanted to come knocking, he wouldn't know which way the door would open.

“You did the right thing. Senior brother was being a bit too cautious. Over the years, the Lu family has been healing the sick and saving lives, like a benevolent force to countless families. Their reputation is excellent. How could we not help such a virtuous family?”

Qin Huaiying made a comment, her face showing anger again.

"The East Sea Sword Sect has acted recklessly in recent years, and its reputation has deteriorated drastically. When Gu Qingyun was still around, they still cherished their reputation to some extent, but now they are becoming increasingly unbearable."

"These kinds of people, it's fine if we offend them... I don't believe Gu Dongting would actually come knocking on our door."

The name of the Three Divine Peaks has resounded throughout the martial arts world for hundreds of years, and it has never been based on being kind to others or making friends with like-minded people.

He fought his way out with the sword in his hand.

Those who are timid and hesitant can hardly be called chivalrous.

"Mother is mighty!"

Ouyang Lan was thrilled. She clenched her little fists, her face flushed, and she let out a soft shout.

“I knew it. Father was being a bit too indecisive. It’s better to be straightforward than to take shortcuts. Since the people from the East Sea Sect are acting like idiots, we should just cut them down to a pulp.”

"Don't talk about your father like that."

Qin Huaiying chuckled silently.

He raised his hand to his forehead and sighed, "Over the years, the Tianxing Sect has been in dire straits, beset by internal and external troubles, causing us immense headaches."

With his own troubles still unresolved, and the Northern Zhou Demonic Sect launching a massive southward invasion, your father had his reasons for not wanting to create another powerful enemy.

"However, some things cannot be avoided, just like the Ziyang Sect. They never thought of escaping, but instead made progress."

Thinking of Senior Brother Bi from the Ziyang Sect's lofty ambitions, Qin Huaiying shook her head, thinking that her senior brother had finally grown old.

"And then you mean, after your junior brother handed over the sword manual, he forced his senior brother to accept him as a disciple..."

Thinking of his senior brother being forced into a difficult situation by a teenager, Qin Huaiying couldn't help but laugh. "Haha, this kid, this kid, how did he even come up with this idea..."

This is truly a dilemma; I understand your father's feelings now.

Unless he doesn't want his reputation for "unwavering loyalty and righteousness," he has to accept this disciple whether he wants to or not.

"Yes, after we were attacked by Elder Xueyun of the Blood Lotus Sect, Father told us to listen to our junior brother more."

As it turned out, his judgment was absolutely correct.

Ouyang Lan chattered on and on, recounting the perilous scene of that day.

This made Qin Huaiying secretly break out in a cold sweat.

She only breathed a long sigh of relief after recounting the night they fled and how she shattered the inescapable net of the East Sea Sect and Crouching Tiger Village with a single sword strike at dawn.

"Good, brave and resourceful. When the time comes, you must be bold. Well done."

"What's most remarkable is that after breaking through the net, he wasn't blinded by victory. Instead, he went into hiding and took a shortcut through the Hundred-Mile Hengshan Mountains, which was a stroke of genius."

Hearing something important.

Qin Huaiying applauded enthusiastically.

"He was able to master the [White Rainbow Piercing the Sun] technique to perfection in just a few days, killing seventh-rank enemies as easily as slaughtering pigs and sheep. Therefore, the leaders of Hengshan Chaoyang Village would naturally be unable to withstand your combined attack..."

"That 'square step' technique?"

Ouyang Lan lowered her head, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Logically speaking, this skill of lightness should not be taught in advance.

If everyone disregards the rules, it will inevitably lead to a rift between teachers and students.

People do not suffer from scarcity but from inequality.

If he can learn it but I can't, then this problem becomes very serious.

Often, those sects that flourish for a time will find themselves riddled with hidden dangers after their masters show favoritism.

Just like the Heavenly Star Sect at this time, the sword has split into three branches, each with its own agenda. On the surface, it seems that it's because they have different ambitions and can't see eye to eye.

In reality, it was because the teaching methods were different that they had their own ideas. They would resent their master for not treating everyone equally.

How can you expect your disciples to work together and improve the sect in this way?

Although Ouyang Lan was usually carefree and didn't care about the mundane affairs of the sect, she was not usually a big shot.

But there are some things she does understand.

The reason why the "Fangcun Step" was passed down but the "Tianhe Zhengfa" was not passed down afterward is precisely this.

【Fangcunbu】is a light-foot technique; it is not used in front of fellow disciples, so no one can tell it's there.

However, the [Heavenly River Righteous Method] is internal energy...

Not to mention testing it out, those with keen eyesight can even tell with their naked eyes which internal energy cultivation method one is practicing.

"What 'square step'? You've never taught it to any of your disciples, you know? I've never heard of it either."

Qin Huaiying blinked rapidly, as if she had lost her hearing at that moment.

Ouyang Lan opened her mouth wide upon hearing this, and didn't react for a moment.

"Look at you, so silly. Why can't you, Junior Brother Wubing, comprehend some of the wonders of lightness on your own? Even if someone accidentally sees you, it won't matter."

If anyone has any doubts, let them practice the "Fangcunbu" (square-inch step) thoroughly within ten days and see. Therefore, what Wu Bing practiced is definitely not the "Fangcunbu," it's just somewhat similar.

Yes, this lightness skill is an advanced technique. Let alone ten days, being able to master it within a month would be considered a very good prospect.

Ordinary disciples can't even find the acupoints accurately, let alone understand the complex changes in the flow of internal energy, whether light or heavy, fast or slow.

To truly master this footwork, one must undergo long periods of rigorous training until it becomes second nature; otherwise, it is simply impossible.

If you're not careful, you won't be able to run fast; instead, you might trip over your own feet and fall, ending up with a bruised and swollen face.

"That's alright then. There's nothing more to say about what happened later, when Junior Brother drove away [Blood Butterfly] Lin Qiuyan and killed [Yin Yang Monk]."

Despite the perilous journey, we ultimately prevailed.

"Wait, Lanlan, are you talking about that flower thief? And the junior brother of [Baoxiang Amitabha], that crazy and vicious ascetic... the one with the black and white face, who uses a staff?"

Qin Huaiying was deeply shocked.

The flower thief, Blood Butterfly, was alright; he only had a fifth-grade cultivation level, and although his swordsmanship was fast, it wasn't fast enough to be unstoppable.

【Yin Yang Monk】is different. No matter how bad he is, he is still a fourth-grade cultivator and a peak second-rate expert.

In the entire martial arts world, he is a formidable figure with a well-known reputation.

How did we win?

wrong.

Lin Qiuyan, the "Blood Butterfly," was fast with her swordsmanship and even faster with her movement.

The reason why he could still live a carefree life after committing such cruel and despicable acts, and was not killed by righteous heroes, is because he had mastered the Lingdie Valley's superior lightness technique, "Butterfly Dance Across a Thousand Miles."

Perhaps it's because they've gotten used to running for their lives.

Perhaps it's because this person's talent in light-footed skills is far superior to his peers.

Or perhaps it's because this movement technique is so well-suited to Lin Qiuyan...

In fact, after this person mastered the [Butterfly Dance Across a Thousand Miles] technique, he escaped twice from the pursuit of the top three ranks.

Although they dared not engage in combat, they would immediately flee at the first sign of trouble.

However, they were able to escape unscathed despite a huge gap in strength and cultivation.

That's already a remarkable thing.

This womanizer, despised by everyone, actually suffered a huge loss at the hands of his own newly initiated apprentice, and was seriously injured and fled.

It's easy to imagine the shock this would cause if it got out.

Nobody would believe it.

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(End of this chapter)