Narration System for the Journey of Martial Arts

"The fastest way is for me to use my special true energy to help you open up your meridians and acupoints, and revitalize your legs. This is the method I have decided to use."

"As for the remaining methods, I have already written them in this medical classic and the Gu classic, so I will leave them for you to study on your own."

After the apprenticeship ceremony, Su Yuchen didn't hide anything from the group. After explaining everything, he handed her two thin books and then flicked his right hand towards Li Ziqiong from a distance.

The Heavenly Silkworm True Qi surged in, weaving a grid along her meridians, absorbing all the Buddhist True Qi within her body and severing the foundation of True Qi in her dantian.

Suddenly losing her foundation of true energy, Li Ziqiong groaned, her face turning pale before flushing red. Su Yuchen's true energy changed, and the silk threads of the Heavenly Silkworm True Energy released attribute-free true energy to fill the gaps and nourish the meridians.

Immediately afterwards, true energy surged like a tidal wave, weaving a network along the meridians of her legs, breaking down the remaining toxins and restoring the vitality of her meridians.

Li Ziqiong gritted her teeth, feeling as if countless ants were gnawing at her legs, a tingling, numb sensation that made her want to move. The next second, her knees twitched, and her legs trembled uncontrollably. The Li couple watching nearby were filled with delight.

Once the meridians were repaired, Su Yuchen left behind the unclaimed Heavenly Silkworm True Qi to continue nourishing the meridians and acupoints. Using the technique of transmitting sound into secret, he orally recited an internal energy cultivation method.

[You taught Michelle Reis the "Heavenly Silkworm Divine Skill," and her future began to change.]

Although you thwarted the plan to introduce Buddhism to Sichuan, you could not stop the tide of history. Buddhism would eventually enter Sichuan, but it would lose its former glory.

In the eighth year of the Qianxing reign (1741), Li Ziqiong traveled to Qingcheng Mountain and encountered the eldest son of the Zhang family of Longhu Mountain. In the eleventh year of the Qianxing reign (1742), the Li and Zhang families happily married. He authored a book called "Secret Records of Chaotian Temple," divided into two volumes: medicine and martial arts, which he left on Qingcheng Mountain, becoming the biggest obstacle to the introduction of Buddhism into Sichuan.

After verbally recounting the Heavenly Silkworm Divine Skill and seeing that she had already grasped the basics of cultivation, and with the narration's hints being completely different, Su Yuchen didn't linger any longer and gracefully departed with Wang Yuyan.

Chapter 301 Wang Yuyan's Inner Doubts

After leaving the Li residence, it wasn't until the two boarded the transport ship bound for Tokyo (Kaifeng) and stood at the bow, looking at the scenery on both sides of the canal, that Wang Yuyan couldn't help but ask curiously where they were going.

“I have other things to do, so instead of going back to Chaotian Temple, we’ll go to Wuliang Mountain in Dali,” Su Yuchen said. “Oh, by the way, do you know Wuliang Mountain? It’s your hometown.”

Wang Yuyan stared blankly at Su Yuchen, her eyes clearly saying, "Don't try to fool me."

Su Yuchen laughed and said, "It seems your mother didn't tell you this, but that's understandable, since it's not exactly something to be proud of. Speaking of which, this story is somewhat similar to yours!"

"Me?" Wang Yuyan asked, puzzled. "What does this have to do with me?"

Su Yuchen shrugged and said helplessly, "It's the same situation as yours, a problem of emotional entanglement. The only difference is that you don't know if you love Murong Fu, while your maternal grandmother is involved in a love triangle involving four people."

“My maternal grandmother?” Wang Yuyan looked down and calculated, then asked, “According to my age, my maternal grandmother was probably eighty or ninety years ago when she was young, right? How do you know this?”

Su Yuchen said helplessly, "Maybe I'm an old monster too? Living a long time naturally means knowing a little about everything."

Wang Yuyan chuckled and said, "So you're an immortal monster? A god?"

"How do you know that practicing martial arts won't eventually turn you into a so-called immortal? You have to understand, immortals are made from humans too." After saying that, Su Yuchen didn't want to argue anymore and waved his hand to interrupt her, saying, "So, do you still want to hear the story?"

Wang Yuyan shook her head, looking at the receding scenery on both sides of the river, and said nonchalantly, "It's not good to pry into the privacy of elders. If I knew, my mother would definitely tell me."

Su Yuchen: ...

Okay, you've ruined my mood for telling a story.

Wang Yuyan wasn't interested in the old stories you mentioned. She no longer felt the joy of leaving home for the first time; instead, she was worried about whether Madam Wang would be angry. She wondered if Murong Fu had sent anyone to look for her. She felt a faint sense of anticipation.

Perhaps you've been blessed by heaven; your support ball has arrived.

As the two remained silent, Su Yuchen heard the narration and was surprised, wondering what the auxiliary ball it was referring to was.

Just as the two were gazing at the canal in a daze, two scholars came out of the cabin. Upon seeing the two, they immediately fell silent and began to argue in hushed tones from the downwind side. Su Yuchen listened for a moment and couldn't help but feel a bit disgusted.

"Are you angry?" Wang Yuyan asked, puzzled. This was the first time she had seen any other emotion in Su Yuchen.

Su Yuchen quickly realized that she didn't know internal energy and couldn't hear the conversation over there, so he grabbed her wrist and said, "There's a different view over there. Let me let you hear it." As he spoke, a stream of true energy flowed along her meridians, greatly enhancing her hearing.

Before Wang Yuyan could react, she felt a sharp pain in her ear, and two chaotic sounds entered her ears, like a flock of ducks quacking in her ear, causing her to frown...

"Brother Zhang, your actions are not those of a true man!"

“Brother Li, you are mistaken! As a courtesan of the highest rank, how could she dare to dream of becoming the wife of a scholar? Besides, the Liu family, whose eldest daughter is from a prominent clan, will be a great help to me in the future.”

“Brother Zhang, since you have no intention of doing this, you should explain things clearly to Miss Ruyi. To play tricks on her like this is truly against the way of the sages. Besides, you even took her money!”

"These funds were given to me voluntarily. If I pass the imperial examination, I may take her as my concubine if she is willing."

"If this happens to a high school graduate, Brother Zhang, aren't you afraid that this action will cause controversy in Shilin?"

"We scholars should prioritize national affairs and not get caught up in emotional entanglements, for that would be to betray the teachings of the sages."

"Brother Zhang, you... sigh!"

“Brother Li, there’s no need to say more. I have my own plan for this matter. I am devoted to the country and cannot let personal feelings hinder my progress. I will marry a virtuous wife and take a beautiful concubine. Only by marrying the eldest daughter of the Liu family can I fulfill my lifelong ambition.”

"Alright! I won't say anything more then. Brother Zhang, you know what I mean."

"Brother Li, rest assured, I am quite confident about this imperial examination. If I don't pass the first time, I will definitely be on the second."

"Then I wish Brother Zhang good luck in passing the imperial examination and achieving the top rank."

"Haha, Brother Li, you're too kind. Let's work together."

As the two disappeared into the distance, Su Yuchen withdrew his true energy, looked at the so-called 'Brother Zhang' and sneered, knowing he would get what's coming to him.

"Did you understand?" Su Yuchen asked.

Wang Yuyan shook her head. Su Yuchen knew she had never been exposed to the outside world, so he explained...

"To put it simply, there was a girl named Ruyi who fell in love with that so-called Zhang guy and even took out her own money to support him in taking the imperial examination in the capital."

"And this Zhang guy, while verbally promising to marry her after passing the imperial examination, was actually mocking the girl for overestimating herself."

"He has secretly agreed with the Liu family that after he passes the imperial examination, he will marry the Liu family's eldest daughter and will then be willing to give the young lady Ruyi the status of a concubine."

Wang Yuyan asked with displeasure, "How could this scholar be like this?"

Su Yuchen shook his head and said...

"The most righteous are often the lowly butchers, while the most ungrateful are often the scholars! That's what they mean."

"Firstly, the two are not of equal social standing. As the saying goes: scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants. Brother Zhang considers himself a scholar, and is naturally superior to others, not to mention that the woman is a courtesan of low social status."

"Secondly, this person has ulterior motives. Judging from what he says, he must be a treacherous villain, not a gentleman. It's one thing to be lustful, but to cheat people out of their money is no different from killing their parents."

"However, I think this 'Brother Zhang' is unlucky. Not only will he fail this year's exam, but he might also lose his academic title and end up on the streets."

"Oh? How did you know? Was it you who did this?" Wang Yuyan understood after just one thought.

Su Yuchen didn't deny it, nodding and saying, "I haven't done anything yet. I can teach him a lesson when we get to Tokyo. Speaking of which, doesn't this person look like Murong Fu?"

Wang Yuyan frowned and said, "Cousin? My cousin isn't that kind of person!"

Su Yuchen smiled knowingly and asked, "Oh? So how many times have you met Murong Fu over the years? And each time you met, besides asking you about martial arts secrets, did he ever care about how you ate, slept, or dressed? Did he ever give you anything for your birthday?"

Wang Yuyan shook her head and said, "My cousin is focused on inheriting the Murong family's legacy and restoring the kingdom. He has no time to care about these things."

Su Yuchen asked again, "Logically speaking, you are only a child of the Wang family of Gusu, not a legitimate daughter. Although your status is not bad, if a princess of a country were willing to marry him, who do you think Murong Fu would choose?"

Wang Yuyan: ...

Su Yuchen stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the river, and sighed, "You should know in your heart that since he is so determined to restore the country, he will definitely choose what is most beneficial to him, won't he?"

Wang Yuyan: ...

Faced with stark contrast, Wang Yuyan experienced her first crisis of trust in the feelings she had held dear.

Although she didn't believe Murong Fu was that kind of person, a seed had already taken root in her heart, waiting only for the day it would sprout.

Su Yuchen smiled slightly, waiting for this girl to show her unique charm. Perhaps he could try to cultivate a powerful expert who could 'shatter the void'. As for whether he would succeed or not, who could know?

Chapter 302 Murong Fu is about to arrive at the battlefield outside Yanmen Pass

A few days later, the two disembarked in Tokyo and ran into the ambitious "Brother Zhang" again. Su Yuchen flicked his finger, and a special kind of true energy flowed into his body.

"What did you do?" Wang Yuyan asked curiously.

Su Yuchen said as he walked...

"I simply used my internal energy to seal several acupoints in his body. This internal energy will use his blood and qi as nourishment. The more he takes tonics, the more his internal energy will be replenished."

"These true energies will gradually change his facial features. By the time the palace examination is near, his facial features will be extremely distorted and become ugly."

"Not only that, but the meridians in his hands and feet will gradually atrophy, making it impossible for him to lift his hands or walk, and he will have to live a difficult life."

"I originally planned to stay in Tokyo for a while to show you this person's ugly face, but after thinking about it, there's nothing to see. Besides, I'm in a hurry to get to Wuliang Mountain, so this is the only way."

Wang Yuyan simply shook her head and didn't say anything more. The two of them soon set off from Tokyo again, intending to travel to Chengdu via Chang'an and then detour through Dali!

………………

While Su Yuchen was on his way, war had already broken out again on the Song-Liao border. The Empress Dowager's faction, which was in power, insisted on compromising with Liao and adopting a policy of peace talks. This move only made the Liao people more rampant.

In this critical situation, the general guarding Yanmen Pass requested reinforcements from the imperial court to aid the border, and also sought help from the Beggars' Sect disciples who remained on the frontier.

Upon receiving the notification, Wang Jiantong, who was already old and frail, could only stay behind with Ma Dayuan, while Qiao Feng led the Beggars' Sect disciples to provide support.

The headquarters of the Beggars' Sect.

"This letter, please deliver it to Abbot Xuanci of Shaolin Temple on my behalf. Ask him to issue invitations to all martial arts heroes to hurry to the border and fight against the Liao dogs. Cough cough cough..." Wang Jiantong said, placing a letter in Qiao Feng's hand.

Qiao Feng took the letter, still looking at Wang Jiantong sitting at the head of the table with a worried expression. He saw that Wang Jiantong looked extremely unwell and was coughing repeatedly, clearly indicating that he was very ill.

"Don't worry, I'm fine. The most important thing now is to fight the Liao people. Once Yanmen Pass falls, there will be no more passes in the north, and the people of the Central Plains will be completely doomed. Do you understand?" Wang Jiantong asked, looking at Qiao Feng.

Qiao Feng cupped his hands and said, "This disciple understands."

Wang Jiantong nodded and said, "Then let's set off as soon as possible and make sure to stop the Liao people outside Yanmen Pass."

As he spoke, he looked at the Beggars' Sect elders in the main hall and said, "Brothers, we must work together to assist Qiao Feng and resist foreign aggression." The Beggars' Sect elders all agreed.

Seeing this, Qiao Feng had no choice but to lead the group away. He was completely unaware that Kang Min's gaze towards him in the main hall shifted from expectation to disappointment and then to resentment.

"Very well! Qiao Feng, you didn't even glance at me, Kang Min. You have humiliated me so much today, and I will surely avenge you in the future."

Seeing that Qiao Feng had already walked away without even glancing at her, Kang Min, who always thought highly of herself, felt increasingly disappointed, feeling that he looked down on her.

She glanced at Ma Dayuan, who was discussing matters with Wang Jiantong, a hint of contempt flashing in her eyes, before looking at Bai Shijing, the law enforcement elder standing to the side!

Bai Shijing was secretly watching her when their eyes met. He panicked and immediately lowered his head, unable to look any longer. Kang Min smiled proudly, becoming even more charming and alluring. Bai Shijing's heart pounded like a drum.

Kang Min glanced at it arrogantly, then turned away from the lobby with disdain. She was also very troubled. She had searched the storeroom several times, but still could not find the secret that Wang Jiantong and Ma Dayuan had mentioned.

………………

Mantuo Villa.

Not long after Wang Yuyan disappeared, it was learned by A'Zhu and A'Bi who went to 'visit' her, and then by Murong Fu, who was practicing martial arts at Yanziwu.

Although he was reluctant to go to Mantuo Manor and risk being displeased by Madam Wang, Murong Fu, encouraged by the four great generals, still visited her every few days.

Murong Fu sat in the living room for a long time before Madam Wang came out looking impatient. After Murong Fu got up and greeted her, he asked, "Aunt said before that she had sent people to look for my cousin. I wonder if there is any news now?"

Madam Wang sneered and said, "Your two maids, Azhu and Abi, come here to spy on me every day. Don't you know whether there's any news or not?"

Then her tone became increasingly sharp and rude as she spoke...

"It's one thing for Yu Yan to be young and ignorant, but do you think I'm a three-year-old child?"

"If you were truly so interested, wouldn't all those river bandits and mountain bandits you've subdued around Taihu Lake, as well as the spies your Murong family has planted in Suzhou and Hangzhou, be able to gather information about Yu Yan?"

"Since Yu Yan disappeared, besides bothering me every day, have you ever truly done anything for her? A few days ago, Yu Yan appeared in Suzhou City, and even I, a mere woman, knew about it. Your Murong family, with its great wealth and power, knows nothing about it? Hmm?"

"Aunt, please let me explain..." Murong Fu said hurriedly.

Madam Wang, however, stood up with a flick of her sleeve and rudely dismissed him, saying, "You don't need to say these things to me. Save them for when Yu Yan comes back to coax her. Also, since Yu Yan isn't here, you shouldn't come anymore, lest we both grow tired of each other."

With that, he turned and left. Murong Fu's face was ashen, but he couldn't lash out. He could only slam his hand on the coffee table and turn away angrily.

Upon arriving at the dock of Mantuo Manor and boarding the ship, Murong Fu could no longer contain himself. He threw his teacup to the ground and cursed, "This is outrageous! Who does she think she is? I, Murong Fu, a descendant of the Great Yan royal family, have been humiliated to this extent by a woman and child. This is a disgrace!"

The four families exchanged glances, and Bao Butong stepped forward and said...

"Young master, why bother arguing with a mere woman? The greater cause is more important. You should remember the teachings of your ancestors: those who achieve great things throughout history have all endured countless hardships. If you become discouraged by the slightest setback, how can you revive the Great Yan?"

"Those who aspire to great things throughout history must first endure hardship, toil, hunger, and deprivation. What are the grievances you are suffering now, young master, in comparison after you have restored your kingdom?"

Hearing this, Murong Fu perked up and nodded, saying, "Brother Bao is right. I was too hasty. Have Azhu and Abi prepare a gift for my aunt as an apology. As for activating the hidden agents..."

Bao Butong stepped forward and said, "No! Young master, these spies are meant for important matters. Using them to find Miss Biao is really not advisable. Anyway, we have information about Madam Wang, and I don't think Madam Wang is in a hurry, so Miss Biao should be fine."

Murong Fu nodded, while Bao Butong's eyes darted around as he said, "Now there's another piece of news that you should pay attention to, young master."

"What news?" Murong Fu asked.

Bao Butong...

"According to our information, Qiao Feng of the Beggars' Sect has led most of the Beggars' Sect disciples northward, and it is feared that war between the Song and Liao dynasties is imminent."