Narration System for the Journey of Martial Arts

"Moreover, in today's farce in front of the restaurant, Su Zhangui casually kicked Sha Tongtian from more than 20 feet away, seriously injuring him. His martial arts skills are already among the top masters in the world."

Butler Su nodded, glanced at Ouyang Ke, and said, "I will accept this ginseng. Let's call it a day."

Ouyang Ke's face lit up with joy, and he clasped his hands in a salute, saying:

"Thank you very much, shopkeeper."

"There is one more thing. Since I entered the city, I have heard that your restaurant has a list that lists the most extraordinary skills and techniques in the world. May I take a look?"

Butler Su pointed to the main hall and said, "The list is right there; anyone can see it."

Ouyang Ke turned his head and saw a list posted on the screen in the center of the hall. He immediately thanked him and walked over.

A moment later, Ouyang Ke, with a hint of excitement, came over and said, "Manager Su, may I ask how many of the extraordinary skills and techniques described on this list are available in your establishment?"

Seeing that Steward Su did not respond, Ouyang Ke was not angry. He cupped his hands and said, "I was being presumptuous! If I wish to exchange for the Nine Yin Manual, what do I need? Please feel free to ask, shopkeeper."

"Heh..." Butler Su looked at him with a half-smile, but Ouyang Ke remained calm and composed.

Butler Su said calmly, "The Nine Yin Manual is good, but it's not absolute. Young Master, you insist on having the Nine Yin Manual, is there any explanation for that?"

Ouyang Ke nodded and said, "My uncle has never forgotten the Nine Yin Manual. He had a chance to get it back then, but he missed the mark. He has been thinking about it all these years. I just want to do my best to please him."

Butler Su said calmly, "I can't make the decision on this matter. Young master, please wait a moment while I go and ask."

Ouyang Ke's eyes flashed, guessing that Manager Su wanted to ask the mysterious person behind Zhige Tower, and he immediately nodded.

At this moment, a beautiful woman walked towards the main hall from the back gate. Ouyang Ke's eyes lit up, and he was momentarily stunned by her beauty. He immediately wanted to go up and strike up a conversation. The woman went directly to a waiter, said a few words, and then returned to the backyard.

Ouyang Ke wanted to follow and find out what was going on, but he was also afraid of missing Steward Su, so he was caught in a dilemma. Moreover, this was Zhige Tower, and if that woman got angry and shouted, he was afraid he would be in deep trouble.

His eyes flashed, and he walked over to the waiter who had spoken to him earlier. With a swift movement, a silver ingot appeared in the waiter's hand from his sleeve. "Waiter," he said, "may I ask who that young lady was...?"

A hint of amusement flashed in Su Xuan's eyes. He tossed the silver in his hand and asked, "What's your relationship with that girl?"

Ouyang Ke said, "That young lady looks somewhat familiar, but I can't quite place her. Perhaps she's a relative from some family, which is why I'm thinking..."

Su Xuan chuckled, then gently squeezed the silver ingot into a ball with his right hand, leaving five deep finger marks. Seeing his ambiguous smile, Ouyang Ke's eyes narrowed, and he instinctively bowed and retreated.

Seeing how sensible and understanding he was, Su Xuan didn't bother with him and stood aside with his arms crossed, watching the people coming and going in the hall.

...............

The small building in the backyard.

"Ouyang Ke, so it was him?"

Seeing that Steward Su still didn't understand, he said directly, "He is one of the Five Greats, the nephew of Ouyang Feng, the Western Poison, and of course, also Ouyang Feng's son."

"This... Uncle and sister-in-law..." Butler Su asked in surprise.

"I've forgotten the specifics. But it's not uncommon for a sister-in-law to fall in love with her brother-in-law."

Su Yuchen smiled and said with amusement:

"However, Ouyang Ke was not wrong. Back then, Wang Chongyang faked his death, and Ouyang Feng went up Zhongnan Mountain at night to take the Nine Yin Manual. However, Wang Chongyang crippled his Toad Stance with the One Yang Finger. All these years, he has been hiding in White Camel Mountain to heal his injuries. It is not wrong to say that he still misses it. After all, he could have obtained it easily back then, but he was just tricked."

"Unfortunately, although Ouyang Feng has many martial arts skills, none of them are what I want."

Butler Su asked, "Then should I refuse him?"

Su Yuchen seemed to have thought of something and said, "That's not necessary."

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and a stream of pure Yang energy shot out of his body, then scattered like cow hairs, intertwining in the air, forming a golden scripture floating in the void.

Butler Su stared at it for a moment, then froze, exclaiming in astonishment, "This...this is..."

Su Yuchen smiled nonchalantly and said:

"What, does this look familiar? That's right, what was passed down to Su Xuan, Su Ding and the others back then was a portion taken from the Nine Yin Manual."

"However, these kids have become somewhat lax in recent years. They practice martial arts sporadically, and their internal energy cultivation is not up to par."

Steward Su couldn't help but smile wryly. These were martial arts manuals that even the Five Great Masters of the World would fight over, yet Su Xuan, Su Ding, and the others had already learned most of them. There were only a few left that they hadn't seen before.

For a moment, Butler Su was both amused and exasperated, and also had more to speculate about Su Yuchen's extraordinary abilities.

Su Yuchen ignored his thoughts. He glanced at the scriptures in the air, and his primordial spirit quickly deduced them. In a short while, countless characters in the air flew around and changed positions, reconstructing a new scripture.

Butler Su took a look and felt that it was very similar to the original "Nine Yin Manual", but there seemed to be something different about it.

Su Yuchen nodded and said, "This 'Reversed Nine Yin Manual' is destined to be with Ouyang Feng. Returning it to him now can be considered returning it to its rightful owner."

As he spoke, a thought arose in his mind, and a book on the table was crushed by his primordial spirit. The words blurred for a moment, and then became blank; the scriptures floating in the air flowed like water and flew into the book.

Looking at the book that had landed in his hands, Butler Su was taken aback. Su Yuchen said nonchalantly, "Take it. You decide what to exchange it for with Ouyang Ke. Don't worry, Ouyang Feng can't tell the difference between real and fake. Besides, it is genuine."

[You left this book as a memento of your spirit, so that it may survive for a thousand years and become the 'guiding light' you need.]

The "Reversed Nine Yin Manual" you left behind can drive people mad, but a thousand years later, it will be sought after by countless people, becoming the source of demonic forces in this world.

You have become the source of the demonic cult in this world, and you have unlocked a new achievement, 'Demon Ancestor'.

Su Yuchen was slightly taken aback. Before he could think further, the steward asked curiously, "What will be the consequences of practicing this scripture?"

Su Yuchen waved his hand dismissively and said:

"There won't be any consequences. At most, your true energy will reverse, your nerves will go haywire, and you'll become insane. If you're lucky, you might even open a key point and enter another realm. Of course, that possibility is extremely slim."

"Huh... I see. So someone really did unlock the secret after a thousand years?"

Chapter 467 The Man Who Avenged His Wife

After Butler Su left, Su Yuchen sank his consciousness into the depths of his sea of ​​consciousness, looking at the words 'beacon' in the narration.

Those who aspire to become Great Luo Immortals must traverse the river of time and space, tracing back to the past and seizing the future. Therefore, they need a guiding light.

The legends you leave behind in the world, even your physical body can become a 'beacon' for the future, guiding you so you won't get lost in the long river of time.

Seemingly knowing what Su Yuchen was thinking, the narrator quickly displayed two pieces of information.

Su Yuchen's primordial spirit shifted, and his immense will swept across his sea of ​​consciousness: "Why did you never give me any hints before? Since the Tang Dynasty world, you've become increasingly lively. Is this related to the higher-dimensional energy you mentioned?"

The vast consciousness swept through the sea of ​​consciousness, but still found nothing, until Su Yuchen decided to give up asking...

[Successfully advanced to the Primordial Spirit (Yin Spirit), your soul is approaching the realm of immortals, the system levels up at the same level as you, and you can absorb weak high-dimensional energy.]

[Successfully advanced to the Primordial Spirit (Yang Spirit), the soul has aligned with a True Immortal, the system has leveled up, and the user has automatically acquired high-dimensional energy]

The narration system can automatically expand on future information; once you choose it, it becomes inevitable.

"So you've only given me the most likely option, but the power to choose remains with me."

Seeing the mechanical reply from the narrator, Su Yuchen couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Perhaps it didn't possess its own will, but Su Yuchen still couldn't figure out where it came from or where it was.

Consciousness escapes the sea of ​​knowledge, abandoning this meaningless search. When you stand high enough, everything will be in front of you.

Still standing by the window, Su Yuchen looked down from the sky at the myriad lights of the city and thought to himself: The narration gave me the opportunity to choose my future, so I will also give you the opportunity to choose. Everything is up to you.

………………

Restaurant lobby.

Butler Su placed an untitled book on the counter, looked at Ouyang Ke with expectant eyes, and said, "So, what will you use to make the transaction?"

"This is……"

Ouyang Ke stared intently at the not-so-thick book, then took a deep breath and asked, "I wonder what Manager Su wants?"

Steward Su gave him a half-smile, but Ouyang Ke wasn't annoyed. He cupped his hands and said, "I apologize for my rudeness. I dare not say anything else, but you can choose any of the gold, jade, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, ginseng and lingzhi mushrooms you like."

Butler Su shook his head, picked up the books from the counter, and Ouyang Ke hurriedly said, "Manager Su, if you need anything, just name your price."

"The martial arts manual of White Camel Mountain Manor, century-old ginseng, deer antler and lingzhi, and 100,000 taels of silver. Don't think it's too much; the martial arts of your White Camel Mountain Manor can't compare to a single copy of the 'Nine Yin Manual'," said Steward Su.

Although Ouyang Ke's expression was unpleasant, he couldn't help but ask, "Then how can you guarantee that it's true?"

Butler Su smiled dismissively and said, "You don't have to buy it."

Ouyang Ke's breath hitched, unsure how to refute. Butler Su waved his hand and said, "You can't make the decision on this matter. Why don't you ask Ouyang Feng for advice? Of course, you can also try to snatch it."

Ouyang Ke smiled awkwardly and said, "Shopkeeper, you jest. In that case, I will write to my uncle and ask him for his advice."

Butler Su nodded and casually tossed the book under the counter, which made Ouyang Ke feel a burning desire and almost couldn't resist the urge to snatch it.

Having barely suppressed his impulse, Ouyang Ke was startled when he saw the butler's ambiguous smile. He gave an awkward laugh and then took his leave.

...............

Once Ouyang Ke left, someone in the previously noisy hall stood up and asked, "Manager Su, so you have secret manuals for sale here? I wonder what conditions are required for the divine martial arts manuals on this list?"

"Oh? What does this sir want to buy?" Butler Su asked curiously.

The burly man chuckled and said in a low voice, "I have a century-old ginseng root in my possession. I wonder what I can exchange it for?"

Butler Su shook his head and said, "Although ginseng is a treasure worth over a hundred times, it can't be exchanged for the martial arts manuals on the list."

The burly man looked disappointed and said, "Then, does the shopkeeper have any recommendations? I'd like to try a different sword technique."

At this moment, Yang Tiexin and his daughter, along with Guo Jing and Huang Rong, emerged from the backyard. Yang Tiexin nodded to Steward Su, and the four of them rose and stepped into the darkness.

After they had walked away, Butler Su withdrew his gaze, looked at the burly man who was still cautiously accompanying him, and said, "I never question right or wrong here, but if an innocent person dies tragically because of the martial arts I used, then I will also bear some of the blame. Let's just forget about it."

"No! Shopkeeper!" the burly man said hurriedly.

He then gritted his teeth and said, "To be honest, Manager Su, I killed someone to escape."

Seeing that Steward Su remained silent, the burly man's spirits waned, but he still gritted his teeth and said:

"I used to work as a bodyguard for wealthy families. Because of my excellent knife skills, I was considered a minor leader."

“One year on New Year’s Eve, it was my turn to stand guard at the door. Because it was so cold, I practiced my sword in the wind and snow to keep warm. I didn’t expect to be seen by the master, and I was inspired to write a poem. The master appreciated my poem and recommended me to the Peng family to become a disciple and learn superior swordsmanship.”

“I also cherished the opportunity and worked humbly in the Peng family for four years. Finally, I learned the Twelve Forms of the Five Tigers Severing the Gate Saber Technique. Later, I returned to my master’s house and was promoted to head instructor, teaching the guards in the mansion saber techniques.”

"Unexpectedly, one day I received a letter from home. It said that my wife, who was seven months pregnant, had been threatened by a gang in town. As a result, she died from worry every day, and she also lost the baby in her womb. Moreover, it was a boy!"

"Then one day, I learned from someone else that the thugs from that small gang dared to harass my wife because they were instructed by the head steward of the mansion, because I had always refused to collude with them and embezzle the master's property."

"That night I sat alone in front of my wife's grave and drank all night, unable to swallow my anger. So I returned to the manor under cover of night and took a beheading sword from the armory."

"The next day, the head steward summoned us for his routine lecture and assigned tasks. I immediately took out my broadsword, shouted 'Young Master, get down!', and then killed the head steward and all his cronies on the spot."

“He’s a real man,” Butler Su nodded.

The burly man gave a wry smile and continued:

"That was a satisfying kill. But the young master of the manor happened to be passing by. A seven or eight-year-old child was splattered with blood and was so frightened that he lost his mind on the spot."

"Since I killed someone, I had no choice but to flee."

"Later I heard that the young master in the manor had a high fever that wouldn't go down, and afterwards he even became mentally disabled. Because of this, the manor couldn't let me off the hook, so the authorities have been pursuing me very closely."

Butler Su said, "Now that you have taken your revenge, why not find a place to live in anonymity and start over?"

The man gritted his teeth and said:

"Over the years I have been on the run, and later I met an old friend in Yan'an Prefecture. When he was drunk, he told me that behind the head steward was the eldest son of the family."

"This person is not the legitimate son, but a son born out of wedlock. The legitimate son is the second young master, who will be the one in charge of the household in the future. Over the years, I've grown up a bit. How could I not understand that I was following that eldest young master's path to wealth back then!"

"Therefore, I am not reconciled!"

Butler Su nodded and said, "Even so, I can't agree to that right now, but I can ask around for you."

"Thank you very much, Manager Su. Whether it works out or not, I will thank you anyway!" the burly man said, cupping his hands in a fist salute.

"I still don't know how to address this hero?"

"I wouldn't dare," the burly man replied. "My name is Tian Mingjian."

Butler Su nodded, marveling at how old he was to have felt such compassion. He then got up and went to the small building in the backyard.

Chapter 468 Shadow in the Mist

The small building in the backyard.

After listening to Butler Su's explanation, Su Yuchen nodded and said, "So you want to help him?"

Steward Su said, "This man is indeed a true hero, and I did feel a pang of pity for him. I beg you, young master, to grant my request."

Su Yuchen smiled and said nonchalantly:

"Uncle Su, since this is the first time you've asked, let's grant his request."