Cultivation: Starting from a Fighting Cock

Chapter 135 News about Situ Ying
Ji Cheng didn't stay at the martial arts school for long.

He returned to the Zhao residence and told everyone about the situation at the Niu Family Martial Arts School.

Cui Sheng and Master Zhao analyzed the situation and concluded that Wei Shan seemed to be an upright person who could be trusted.

Ji Cheng said that there was no rush, and that they should observe for a few more days to make sure that Wei Shan was not a fickle person before inquiring about Situ Ying's situation.

Master Zhao nodded, agreeing that it was a good idea; it's never wrong to be cautious.

"At least, Master Wei has said that he can protect you disciples within the martial arts school's premises. Yan'er, you should also go to the martial arts school to pay your respects to Master Wei later."

Master Zhao told Zhao Yan to prepare some gifts and visit Master Wei Shan later.

Zhao Yan is also a disciple of the martial arts school, and now that this identity can provide protection, she naturally has to take it seriously.

The moment someone shows up at the martial arts school for the first time, regardless of how often you visit the school afterward, at least you have shown your sincerity, and that's how they'll be willing to protect you in the future.

Ji Cheng said, "Sir, I'll go with Zhao Yan later."

Zhao Yan was somewhat resistant at first, but after hearing Ji Cheng's words, she finally agreed.

"Let's go now and leave a good impression on Master Wei."

Master Zhao urged, "As the old saying goes, 'We don't punish the diligent or the lazy, we only punish the blind.'"

Today, Master Wei isn't putting on any airs. If you don't seize this great opportunity to become his apprentice, don't blame him for not recognizing you when you encounter problems later.

Upon hearing this, Ji Cheng and Zhao Yan set off immediately. When it comes to interpersonal relationships and social customs, it's always best to listen to the older generation.

Soon, Zhao Yan arrived at the Niu Family Martial Arts School carrying bags and bags of gifts.

Wei Shan inquired and learned that the little girl was also a disciple of the Niu Family Martial Arts School. Without needing to verify, he saw that Zhao Yan's energy was consistent with that of the other disciples, all of whom practiced the "Bull Demon Fist".

The female cultivator in the red dress was also at the martial arts hall. She glanced indifferently at Ji Cheng and Zhao Yan, only showing a slight emotional fluctuation when she learned that Zhao Yan was a member of the Zhao family.

The female cultivator in the red dress asked Zhao Yan a lot about her family, and Zhao Yan had nothing to hide, so she told her everything.

She also mentioned the instructions the ancestor gave her before going to Monkey Mountain.

"Will someone come to protect the Zhao family?"

Wei Shan and the woman in the red dress exchanged a glance. This information was crucial; so far, they hadn't heard any other outsiders say anything like it.

Finally, Wei Shan readily accepted Zhao Yan's gift and said:
“I can’t interfere too much with the affairs of your Zhao family, but you, Zhao Yan, are a disciple of my martial arts school. As long as you are in the school, no one will dare to lay a finger on you. This is the promise I made to Master Niu when I took over the school.”

Ji Cheng was slightly surprised. It turned out that Wei Shan had met Master Niu before. He wasn't meddling in other people's business; rather, it was Master Niu who made the request.

Zhao Yan was also taken aback. The usually indifferent Master Niu had left a way out for the martial arts school's disciples when he left Wuzhen overnight.
The female cultivator in the red dress crossed her arms and crossed her legs, and chuckled, "I'm afraid you might not be able to protect her."

From Wei Shan's conversation with her, Ji Cheng learned that the hot female cultivator in the red dress was called Fairy Rainbow and should also be at the Foundation Establishment stage—given the current situation in Wuzhen, one shouldn't get involved in this mess without a Foundation Establishment cultivation level.

The city lord of Zishui City and the four major families of Zishui City are no longer featured in the story, as they are trying to avoid getting involved in the disputes in Wuzhen.

Wei Shan, however, didn't take it seriously and retorted, "Who can kill me?"

"With your body covered in iron, it would probably take a Golden Core cultivator to kill you."

Fairy Rainbow shook her head. For a martial artist like Wei Shan in the Spirit Gathering Realm, it would be extremely difficult for cultivators of the same realm to kill him.

After leaving the martial arts school, Zhao Yan breathed a sigh of relief. She felt that Master Wei was more approachable than Master Niu.

Ji Cheng smiled and told her that if she encountered any danger in the future, she should run towards the Niu Family Martial Arts School.

Regardless of Wei Shan and Fairy Hong's strength, they are at least backed by the Demon Forging Sect, one of the five major sects in Qiongzhou. Under normal circumstances, no one would want to make enemies with them.

That night, Ji Cheng transformed into his demon form and continued refining the Five Directions Universe Bowl.

He had roughly figured out the function of these five worlds within bowls, and now he prepared to refine the Spirit Gathering Mountain first.

This Spirit Gathering Mountain is specifically designed for cultivation. It is about the size of a python mountain and is equipped with a Spirit Gathering Array. Being inside it, one is surrounded by abundant spiritual energy, making cultivation twice as effective and much faster.

Of course, what Ji Cheng valued most was that this Spirit Gathering Mountain could sustain life.

The other bowl-shaped worlds are mainly used for attack, sucking enemies into them, where it's difficult for them to survive for more than a few minutes.

Juling Mountain is different. Ji Cheng thought that he could cultivate there himself, and if necessary, he could also place Zhao Yan there.

Alternatively, one could raise a few demonic beasts on Juling Mountain.

He values ​​its function as a spatial artifact even more.

This Five Directions Universe Bowl is practically in pristine condition for a magical artifact. Zhao Yang has only refined half of the Yin Thunder Lake; he hasn't even entered the other four bowls yet.

Zhao Yang even used this broken bowl as a formation plate.

Inscribing some simple formations on it can serve as a demon-revealing mirror. Zhao Yang's secret technique of infiltrating into the bodies of animals was also performed by inscribing formations on this bowl.

Ji Cheng wasn't interested in any of these functions; refining the Spirit Gathering Mountain was the priority.

Over the next three days, Ji Cheng heard that several more groups of cultivators had perished on Monkey Mountain, none of them surviving. He couldn't help but marvel at how ruthless that fifth-tier demon was; it seemed that without the intervention of Nascent Soul cultivators, no one could pull Zhao Kun out of Monkey Mountain.

After observing for three consecutive days, Ji Cheng became convinced that Wei Shan was indeed an upright and trustworthy person.

So, while practicing his boxing at the martial arts school that day, Ji Cheng deliberately revealed a wisp of Tiger Roar internal energy.

Wei Shan, with his keen senses, immediately jumped up from the chair in the main room, leaped to the front yard, and looked at Ji Cheng, asking, "Besides the 'Bull Demon Fist,' what other martial arts have you practiced?"

"Master Wei, I have also practiced a fist technique called the Tiger Roar Killing Fist."

"The Tiger Roar Killing Fist is the fist technique of my Demon Forging Sect. Where did you learn it from?"

Wei Shan's eyes immediately turned cold, mistakenly believing that Ji Cheng had secretly learned it from somewhere.

“Master Wei, to be honest, this was taught to me by my master, Situ Ying,” Ji Cheng replied respectfully, bowing his head.

"Situ Ying...is your master Situ Ying?"

Wei Shan's expression lit up, showing a hint of surprise. He asked Ji Cheng to explain in detail.

Ji Cheng then truthfully recounted to Wei Shan how he was taken in as a disciple by Situ Ying, how he came to Wuzhen to capture demons, and the series of events that followed.

Wei Shan exclaimed, "I never imagined that you and Situ Ying had such a master-disciple relationship. Come on, show me a proper set of the Tiger Roar Killing Fist."

"Yes."

Ji Cheng accepted the order and immediately performed a set of "Tiger Roaring Killing Fist" in the courtyard. The sound of tiger roars could be heard one after another, and the power of the fist technique was astonishing.

Even Fairy Rainbow was alarmed. She came out and looked at the young man in the courtyard, casting a surprised glance at Wei Shan.

After Ji Cheng finished his fight, Wei Shan shouted, "Good, good, good! You've mastered this set of fist techniques. It seems I've greatly underestimated your martial arts talent these past few days. Situ Ying has taken on a good disciple!"

"Situ Ying?"

Rainbow Fairy asked Wei Shan what exactly was going on.

"Hahaha, this kid is actually Situ Ying's disciple from last year. He has cultivated to the early stage of internal strength in just one year and has even completed a blood transfusion. Such a martial arts genius is rare even in our sect. Situ Ying has truly struck gold!"

Wei Shan led Ji Cheng to introduce him to Fairy Hong.

It was only then that he realized how amazing Ji Cheng's potential was, and he had a completely different opinion of Ji Cheng.

Upon learning of Ji Cheng's relationship with Situ Ying, Fairy Rainbow's gaze towards him was no longer so cold.

Ji Cheng asked, "Master Wei, do you know my master? May I ask what your relationship is with my master?"

"Haha, I know you, I know you. To put it simply, your master, Situ Ying, was training with me when he first entered the sect."

Wei Shan smiled, his attitude towards Ji Cheng becoming much more amiable.

"Oh dear, then I must call you Master!"

Ji Cheng was adept at taking advantage of the situation, and immediately bowed deeply to Wei Shan, who laughed and helped him up.

"You lad, your comprehension is far superior to your master's. You've achieved such success in just one year of martial arts training. You have the potential to surpass me in the future!"

Wei Shan found Ji Cheng more and more pleasing to the eye. He hadn't expected such a pleasant surprise on this trip. This trip to Wuzhen was definitely worthwhile.

"Master, may I ask how my master is doing now? He was seriously injured when his wife took him away from Wuzhen that day. Has he recovered yet?"

Next, Ji Cheng asked the question he was most concerned about.

“That brat Situ Ying is lucky. Your master’s master intervened and saved half his life. However, his lower body is crippled and he needs to use puppet limbs to walk normally. He has lost all his skills.”

"But given his condition, well, it's a miracle he's alive. Fortunately, your master's wife stayed by his side and never abandoned him, and she didn't mind that he was a cripple. Now, the two of them run a talisman shop in Maple Leaf Market for your master's wife's master, and they live a fairly leisurely life."

Maple Leaf Market is located at the foot of the Demon Forging Sect Mountain, within the sect's territory. Master's wife, Huang Cuicui, is skilled in talisman making, making her a professional fit for running this talisman shop.

Situ Ying's path of cultivation was cut off, but as Wei Shan said, given his situation, he should be thanking God that he was able to survive even half a life.

"I am relieved that my master is still alive."

Ji Cheng breathed a sigh of relief. From Wei Shan's description, it seemed that his master and mistress were living a pretty good life.

With the backing of the Demon Forging Sect, running a talisman shop is at least risk-free and easy, much less stressful than being a demon hunter.

Wei Shan led Ji Cheng into the main room and they had a private conversation.

He suggested that Ji Cheng leave Wuzhen as soon as possible and go to Maple Leaf Market to join Situ Ying and Huang Cuicui in preparation for the upcoming sect assessment.

He revealed that the situation in Wuzhen is becoming increasingly dangerous, and if you stay in Wuzhen, you may be caught in the crossfire.

"With you here, Master, and with Fairy Rainbow here, I'm not afraid."

Ji Cheng spoke with an innocent expression, but in reality, he had a bit of a probing thought in mind.

(End of this chapter)