All Heavens: Yin Zhiping, a Demon with a Daoist Heart!

Han Xiaoying said coldly, "You don't need to say nice things. My disciple's martial arts are mediocre and not as good as yours. He lost, and that's that. However, his defeat to you is only due to his lack of skill, not because my Yue Nu Sword Technique is inferior."

Yin Zhiping said, "What you say is absolutely right, senior."

He lost both of his duels.

The six strange men remained silent, only thinking that Yang Kang was definitely stronger than Yin Zhiping. With only two years left until the meeting in Jiangnan, they couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency.

Back then, they boasted to Qiu Chuji that if Guo Jing lost, how would he face the world afterward?

Guo Jing felt uneasy, knowing that the next two years would be a period of arduous training, and he wondered how strict his masters would be.

Yin Zhiping then said, "The letter has been delivered, so I will take my leave now."

After saying that, he turned and left.

"Wait!" Han Xiaoying said, "Please stop here!"

As she spoke, Han Xiaoying gathered all the brothers together for a discussion. During the discussion, Ke Zhen'e shook his head, thinking it was inappropriate. After Han Xiaoying persuaded him for a while, everyone nodded in agreement.

Turning around, Han Xiaoying said, "You've come from afar, and we haven't entertained you yet. Why don't you stay a while before going back? The desert scenery has its own unique charm, and you can broaden your horizons by taking a look."

Yin Zhiping paused for a moment, then raised his hand and said, "This... is probably not appropriate. I need to return to the Quanzhen Temple to report back."

Zhu Cong said, "You're not in a hurry to report back. You can wait two years until we go to Jiangnan together. Your master will be there too."

Yin Zhiping said, "I don't know why you seniors want me to stay. Two years is too long."

Zhu Cong said, "Of course we will treat you well. Of course... it would be great if you could spar with Jing'er from time to time and hone your skills."

Han Xiaoying also said, "You and Jing'er are about the same age, so you could become friends, practice martial arts together, and grow together. We brothers will also teach you carefully and will not treat you unfairly."

The intentions of the Six Heroes of Jiangnan were quite clear. Their martial arts skills far surpassed Guo Jing's. Although they could teach him, they had no reference point. They simply wanted to find someone with martial arts skills similar to Guo Jing to be their sparring partner.

Furthermore, Yin Zhiping possesses the martial arts skills of the Quanzhen Sect. If his weaknesses are carefully studied, it could help Guo Jing defeat Yang Kang in the future.

Yin Zhiping hesitated.

Suddenly, the system's voice rang in my mind.

Helping others is a virtue, a true act of chivalry!

Side Quest: Help Guo Jing improve his martial arts skills.

[Reward: Ten years' worth of refined internal energy.]

[Duration: Three months or more.]

[Note: Side quests only provide options; the host can choose freely.]

Ok?

Ten years of refined internal energy, requiring only three months of sparring?

Good deal!

Yin Zhiping smiled and said, "Since you seniors have invited me, I dare not refuse."

"Oh?" Han Xiaoying seemed a little surprised. "You're willing to stay?"

"certainly!"

The six oddballs laughed heartily, overjoyed.

Ke Zhen'e said with delight, "You are a very good kid. You are efficient and decisive. I like you very much. I will ask the Khan to arrange accommodation for you."

He thought to himself that with Yin Zhiping by his side, Guo Jing's martial arts skills would be a different story two years from now.

Although this was not a very proper thing to do, Guo Jing had never learned the martial arts of the Quanzhen Sect, and had only listened to the teachings of the Six Heroes of Jiangnan, so Qiu Chuji probably couldn't say anything about it.

It was approaching evening.

Han Xiaoying led Yin Zhiping to a yurt.

She said, "From now on, you will live here. If you need anything, just say so. I also hope that you and Jing'er can get along well and become friends."

Yin Zhiping said, "Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Han Xiaoying smiled and said, "We should be thanking you..."

Midway through the conversation, she noticed the unusual fragrance emanating from Yin Zhiping, which made her heart flutter. She paused, then realized that he was even more handsome than before.

Her heart trembled. Thinking of the deceased Zhang Asheng, she left without saying a word.

Yin Zhiping didn't think much of it. He went into the yurt and saw that although the facilities were simple, they were complete. The food on the table was Han Chinese food. It was chilly outside, but the yurt was very warm inside. It was really nice.

He settled down there.

For several days in a row, the Six Freaks became even stricter with Guo Jing's instruction, and Yin Zhiping also diligently sparred with him, as he was rewarded with ten years' worth of refined internal energy, so he was naturally meticulous in his training.

This made the Six Eccentrics like him even more, only regretting that he wasn't their disciple. They also thought that with a disciple like Yin Zhiping, the Quanzhen Sect would surely prosper again in the future.

They practiced until late at night before the Six Freaks finally let Guo Jing go back.

Yin Zhiping rode his horse back to the yurt.

A spring breeze was blowing, and the moon and stars were few and far between. The sky was clear and the air was fresh. He was in a great mood and thought to himself that the grassland scenery was indeed quite nice.

Suddenly he heard wolves howling in the distance, so he spurred his horse and galloped away.

Hearing someone shout "Help!" again, Yin Zhiping spurred his horse even faster, without looking back.

"Help--!!!"

The voice grew clearer; it was a woman's voice.

Oh?

Looking around, Yin Zhiping saw a young girl running across the wilderness under the moonlight, chased by three wolves. He could handle them, and he could earn some reward for saving her.

"Brother Taoist priest! Save me!"

Yin Zhiping drew his sword, spurred his horse forward, and lifted the girl onto his horse.

The girl was terrified and sat opposite Yin Zhiping, nestled in his arms.

Suddenly a wolf attacked and bit the girl's leather boots tightly.

"what!"

The girl cried out and clung tightly to Yin Zhiping, kicking her legs repeatedly.

Yin Zhiping swung his sword and slashed.

In one swift motion, the wolf's head rolled to the ground, and the other two wolves, seeing this, whimpered and departed.

Yin Zhiping galloped away for a while until the wolf howls stopped, then he calmed down and went to look at the girl in his arms.

The girl was terrified, tears streaming down her face, soaking Yin Zhiping's chest. She wrapped her arms and legs around Yin Zhiping like a monkey, only then feeling somewhat safe.

Yin Zhiping smiled and said, "Alright, we're safe now."

The girl looked up at him and saw that he was a beautiful and charming young girl with eyes like water and skin as smooth and delicate as mutton fat. She was lovely and lively.

"Thank you, Taoist brother..."

She wiped away her tears and saw that Yin Zhiping had a handsome appearance and bright eyes. Under the moonlight, he was extremely dashing, and she couldn't help but feel a slight flutter in her heart.

She smelled a faint, captivating fragrance emanating from Yin Zhiping, which made her cheeks flush. She thought to herself, "What a fragrant Taoist brother."

"oops!"

She then realized her awkward posture, quickly turned around and sat up straight, her back to Yin Zhiping, feeling extremely embarrassed and uneasy.

"Thank you, Taoist brother! My name is Hua Zheng! You saved my life today. Tomorrow, when I go to find my father, I will definitely repay you with great gratitude!"

Yin Zhiping suddenly realized: "Ah, you're Hua Zheng."

Hua Zheng asked, "Do you know me?"

Yin Zhiping laughed and said, "You are the Khan's princess, so of course I've heard of you."

He never expected to meet Princess Huazheng here. Seeing her lovely appearance, charming figure, and generous heart despite her young age, he felt that saving her was worthwhile.

Of course, there are also rewards.

[They risked their lives to save others!]

[Reward: Quanzhen Swordplay (Beginner to Advanced)!]

Oh?

This rescue actually caused his Quanzhen Sword Technique to skip four stages!

The martial arts realm is divided into six stages by this system: entry level, minor achievement, major achievement, mastery, profound understanding, and unity of heaven and man.

Saving a life and then elevating the basic Quanzhen sword technique to a higher level is truly remarkable!