Chapter 3

Listen to the City of Valleys!

The Fengyun Clan is one of the six major clans in the City of Valleys, with its territory by the sea. Their main businesses include silk, seafood, brewing, and bamboo weaving crafts. In terms of wealth, the Fengyun Clan surpasses the other five major clans in the City of Valleys.

After Yelv Hong left, Fengyun Wuheng managed to survive, albeit barely. He was placed in a remote and idle residence within the main estate of the Fengyun Clan by Fengyun Mo.

However, in the following months, Fengyun Wuheng endured the ridicule and sarcasm of his peers in the Fengyun Clan. He always met these with a cold eye.

But, Fengyun Wuheng soon realized a problem. In any world, there is always the issue of "if you don't provoke trouble, trouble will come to you."

Several times, Fengyun Wuheng not only suffered unreasonable harassment but was also physically assaulted.

Fighting back was meaningless!

Fengyun Wuheng's dantian was sealed, and the meager amount of mystic energy he had was completely gone. How could he be a match for those vicious clan brothers and sisters?

Therefore, he suffered several severe beatings.

After being beaten, Fengyun Wuheng never reported it. He knew that those clan brothers and sisters were just kids around his age. What ulterior motives could they have? Was it worth it for them to repeatedly attack him?

Of course, it was just some scheming elders behind the scenes inciting them!

Of course, not every member of the Fengyun Clan hated Fengyun Wuheng.

Fengyun Xue was the only exception.

Fengyun Xue, 16 years old, is the daughter of Fengyun Mo's second son, Fengyun Zhao. Among the young members of the Fengyun Clan, she is exceptionally talented, with her mystic energy cultivation reaching the 5th level of the Postnatal stage. She is a key figure in the clan's cultivation and is a likely candidate to represent the Fengyun Clan in the selection ceremony of the Aohan Sect next year!

When Fengyun Wuheng suffered his fifth severe beating, Fengyun Xue happened to witness it.

That day, Fengyun Xue wore a light yellow robe, elegant and pure, with eyes as clear as autumn water, untainted by the world!

She dispersed the people who were beating Fengyun Wuheng and personally helped him to her room. She gave him medicine and comforted him gently.

When Fengyun Wuheng left Fengyun Xue's room, she said earnestly, "Wuheng, if anyone bullies you in the future, tell Sister Xue."

Fengyun Xue was not just talking. She even gathered the young members of the Fengyun Clan and announced, "From today on, anyone who bullies Wuheng is bullying Fengyun Xue!"

Among the young members of the Fengyun Clan, Fengyun Xue is an idol, a role model. Therefore, her words carried weight.

From then on, no one dared to physically assault Fengyun Wuheng, but ridicule, sarcasm, and mockery became a daily occurrence.

"I must rely on myself! Sister Xue can't help me forever! If I am content with the status quo, I will be a cripple for life! I still need to go to the Aohan Sect to find Yelv Hong!" Fengyun Wuheng often said to himself.

Rely on himself?

With his dantian sealed and unable to gather any mystic energy, how could he rely on himself?

As a穿越者 (穿越者 means "穿越者" in Chinese, which can be translated as "time traveler" or "穿越者" in English, but in this context, it refers to someone who has been reincarnated or transported to another world), Fengyun Wuheng did not have a golden finger cheat device like in novels. However, he had one card to play.

In his previous life, his ancestors left behind a technique called the "Nine Swords of Dugu."

The total of over 3,000 characters covers 360 variations.

The General Formula.

The Sword-Breaking Formula.

The Saber-Breaking Formula.

The Spear-Breaking Formula.

The Whip-Breaking Formula.

The Chain-Breaking Formula.

The Palm-Breaking Formula.

The Arrow-Breaking Formula.

The Qi-Breaking Formula.

When he was young, Fengyun Wuheng memorized the "Nine Swords of Dugu" thoroughly. However, as he grew older, he realized that these techniques were not practical.

What good were the "Nine Swords of Dugu"? Could mastering them secure a stable job? Could it make him a righteous hero? Could it protect him from guns and cannons?

It was not very useful.

Therefore, in his previous life, Fengyun Wuheng dismissed this mysterious technique passed down from his ancestors. But now, the "Nine Swords of Dugu" became his only lifeline!

He could not guarantee that following the formula would lead to the cultivation of supreme martial arts, but it was better than sitting around waiting to die, right?

Fengyun Wuheng decided to give it a try.

However, to practice, he needed to avoid the Fengyun Clan's spies and find a secluded place to practice.

Fengyun Wuheng knew that if anyone in the Fengyun Clan found out he was practicing martial arts, they would immediately suppress him!

Fengyun Wuheng told Fengyun Xue about his desire to move away from the main estate. Fengyun Xue, who was always considerate of Fengyun Wuheng, quickly arranged a "secluded residence" for him.

An idle area of the Fengyun Clan.

The place was by the sea and close to dense forests and mountains. Normally, the Fengyun Clan would not pay attention to this area.

Fengyun Mo personally approved Fengyun Wuheng's move to the seaside. Every day, a servant would be arranged to deliver the necessary provisions.

In fact, Fengyun Mo had the intention of exiling Fengyun Wuheng.

Although Fengyun Mo had promised to take care of Fengyun Wuheng for Fengyun Baisheng, with Fengyun Wuheng's dantian sealed and him becoming a cripple, Fengyun Mo found it disgraceful to see him. Moreover, the entire Fengyun Clan disliked Fengyun Wuheng. Fengyun Mo did not want to affect the unity of the clan for a cripple.

Now, with Fengyun Wuheng voluntarily requesting to move away from the main estate, Fengyun Mo was more than happy!

Fengyun Wuheng moved to the area as quickly as possible.

There was a dilapidated small hut by the sea, the air filled with the salty smell of the sea, and the waves crashed against the sand and rocks with a pattering sound.

On either side of the hut were endless primitive forests and mountains.

A place rarely visited by people!

Away from the ugly faces of the Fengyun Clan, Fengyun Wuheng felt a sense of broadness and comfort in this remote place.

"Starting tomorrow, I will practice the Nine Swords of Dugu!" Fengyun Wuheng looked at the surging sea and began to plan his cultivation.

………………

On the other hand.

The main estate of the Fengyun Clan.

In the pavilion where Fengyun Chu, the eldest son of Fengyun Mo, lived.

"Madam, what do you think of Fengyun Wuheng's unusual behavior?" Fengyun Chu sat by the window, holding a cup of tea, and asked a dignified woman sitting on the bed.

"Are you talking about Fengyun Wuheng's voluntary move to the seaside?" The woman raised an eyebrow, smiling, "Brother Chu, what can I think? He's just giving up on himself."

Fengyun Chu shook his head and placed the teacup on the table, "Madam, I always feel that something is off with Fengyun Wuheng. You know, my fifth brother, Fengyun Baisheng, had terrible martial talent when he was young. He only reached the 1st level of the Postnatal mystic energy at the age of 13. But after breaking through that barrier, he seemed to suddenly understand. By the age of 16, he had already reached the 5th level of the Postnatal mystic energy. This achievement is commendable in the history of our Fengyun Clan. If it weren't for the fact that Fengyun Baisheng was not in the City of Valleys during the Aohan Sect's talent selection, he would have been directly selected into the Aohan Sect!"

After a pause, Fengyun Chu continued, "The more I look at Fengyun Wuheng, the more he reminds me of the young Fengyun Baisheng. Something is off, something is definitely off."

"Ha! Brother Chu, you are worrying too much! Fengyun Wuheng and Fengyun Baisheng are not comparable! Not to mention, Fengyun Wuheng's dantian has been sealed by the elders of the Aohan Sect, making it impossible for him to gather any mystic energy. What can he do?" The dignified woman said with a sneer.

"Still, something is off. You saw it in the main hall. Fengyun Wuheng's eyes were like those of a wild beast. That's not the look of a 10-year-old child. Moreover, a child voluntarily requesting to live in a desolate place by the sea... I can't understand it. I really can't understand it." Fengyun Chu tapped his fingers on the table, thinking for a moment, then said loudly, "Uncle Fu."

"Your servant is here!"

Immediately, a hunched old man quickly ascended the stairs.

This 'Uncle Fu' is a loyal servant under Fengyun Chu, with mystic energy cultivation reaching the 3rd level of the Postnatal stage. He is short and has a monkey-like appearance, with narrow eyes that occasionally reveal a cold, cunning light.

"Master, Madam, what task do you have for me?" Uncle Fu bowed and asked.

"Starting tomorrow, you will deliver meals to Fengyun Wuheng at the seaside every day." Fengyun Chu said calmly.

"Master, do you mean to..." Uncle Fu made a slashing motion with his right hand.

"No need to kill him." Fengyun Chu shook his head. "Perhaps I am overthinking it, but we need someone to deliver meals to Fengyun Wuheng daily. Therefore, this task is assigned to you. No other meaning, just observe Fengyun Wuheng when you deliver the meals. If he shows any unusual behavior, report it to me."

"Yes, Master, I understand." Uncle Fu smiled sinisterly.

………………

Morning! By the sea!

The morning sun spread across the boundless sea, the waves shimmering!

The sea was sometimes calm, sometimes turbulent, the blue sea and clear sky, a beautiful sight!

Fengyun Wuheng walked out of the small hut by the sea, stretched, and did a few exercises similar to those from his previous life.

"The physical condition of this body is much stronger than that of people of the same age on Earth." Fengyun Wuheng smiled faintly.

Through the fusion of memories, Fengyun Wuheng understood that in this world, the earth's energy was abundant, so even ordinary people in this world had strong physical conditions. Common illnesses like colds and coughs were rare in this world, and the average lifespan was 150 years.

Once one cultivates mystic energy and becomes a martial artist, their lifespan automatically extends.

This world also has various precious treasures and medicines that can extend life, enhance cultivation, and even help break through cultivation barriers.

As for the martial techniques in this world, they are divided into four ranks: Heaven, Earth, Mystic, and Yellow, each with three levels: low, medium, and high.

For example, the Fengyun Clan's family martial technique, the "Thirteen Life-Taking Swords," is a high-level Yellow rank technique.

As for the martial techniques of the other five major clans in the City of Valleys, Fengyun Wuheng's memories did not include much information, but they were likely on par with the "Thirteen Life-Taking Swords" of the Fengyun Clan.

"I wonder what rank the Nine Swords of Dugu from Earth would be in this world?" Fengyun Wuheng smiled bitterly. "However, in general, the martial arts described in martial arts novels from my previous life seem much weaker compared to the martial techniques in this world. It is said that innate martial artists in this world can externalize their mystic energy, making it tangible, and with a single thought, they can kill thousands of people or even fly through the air..."

Gradually, Fengyun Wuheng's bewildered smile turned into a determined one.

"Innate martial artist!" Fengyun Wuheng nodded to himself, his small fists tightly clenched, as if he had found a life goal!

He took small steps, walking to the seaside. The waves surged, washing over some rocks.

"Since I cannot gather mystic energy and have no cultivation techniques, I can only strengthen my physical body!" Fengyun Wuheng thought. "I will practice the Nine Swords of Dugu, but practicing sword techniques alone is not enough. Without a strong physical body, even the most exquisite sword techniques cannot defeat an opponent!"

This was a simple truth. In this world, martial artists with mystic energy cultivation beyond the 5th level of the Postnatal stage, reaching the 6th level, can infuse their strikes with powerful mystic energy. If you face such an opponent with only exquisite sword techniques and no mystic energy foundation, you will be torn apart by their strikes before you can even attack!

Now, since Fengyun Wuheng cannot gather mystic energy, he must strengthen his physical body. If his physical strength can withstand the opponent's strikes, he can counterattack!

Strengthening physical strength?

Last night, Fengyun Wuheng thought for a long time and finally came up with a method.

Strengthening his physical body in the sea waves!

Fengyun Wuheng looked at a pile of rocks by the sea, took a deep breath, and walked over.

He found a solitary rock, looked at the surging waves, gritted his teeth, and climbed onto the rock! He stood tall, his back straight as a spear!

Suddenly, a wave surged over! Carrying a formidable force!

"This is the Fengyun Clan that bullied me! This is the culprit of the murder of my parents! This is Yelv Hong of the Aohan Sect! Come on!"

Fengyun Wuheng faced the incoming wave!

"Boom!"

The wave, like a fierce beast, crashed over!

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