Chapter 5

After browsing the intricate chess setup and satisfying his curiosity, Li Wuchang finally couldn't bear the hunger any longer and decided to leave the cave.

Opening the cave entrance, he had just stepped out when he saw something roll down from above with a loud rumbling sound. Startled, Li Wuchang took a step forward.

Naturally, he had already used the Lingbo Weibu (Ripple Step), his figure blurring as he moved aside. The object rolled past and fell into the cave with a thud.

"Ouch, that hurts."

A cry suddenly sounded.

The person who had fallen into the cave got up from the ground, looking to be around twenty years old, a young man of outstanding appearance, but with a somewhat呆气 (dull) look on his face.

"Who are you, young man, and how did you fall off the cliff in such a manner?"

Li Wuchang looked at the young man with a probing gaze and asked with a smile.

In fact, Li Wuchang was almost certain of the young man's identity, but he still wanted to confirm it.

"My name is Duan Yu. Due to my hurried travel, I fell off the cliff and intruded upon your territory. I apologize, I apologize."

Duan Yu hurriedly clasped his hands and explained, looking somewhat apprehensive.

"Ah, so you are Master Duan. I am Lengxue."

Li Wuchang nodded in his heart, confirming his suspicions, and also clasped his hands, introducing himself.

"Leng, Lengxue."

Upon hearing this, Duan Yu was greatly surprised: "Brother Leng, your name is truly unusual."

"Names? Just a code name, no need to delve into it. But, Master Duan, you seem to be in a hurry. Is there something urgent?"

Li Wuchang changed the subject, not wanting to dwell on the name.

The rules of the infinite world, set by Li Wuchang and the main god, stipulated that only code names were used, not real names. Of course, one could choose their own name, and Lengxue was the name Li Wuchang had decided on for his future in the infinite world.

"Ah, right, I need to save Zhong Ling."

Duan Yu suddenly seemed to wake up, becoming anxious.

Li Wuchang asked with concern, "What exactly happened, Master Duan? Could you tell me in detail?"

He had read "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" twice and knew the general story of Zhong Ling being captured by the Wuliang Sword Sect, but the detailed specifics were unknown to him. Moreover, Zhong Ling had asked Duan Yu to seek help and go to the Wan Jie Valley, the location of which Li Wuchang also did not know.

In many of the infinite novels he had read, to navigate the infinite world, one needed a good sense of the big picture or be good at planning. Li Wuchang knew he was lacking in this area, but he saw one thing clearly: traveling with the protagonist could bring great fortune.

There were three main protagonists in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils": Qiao Feng, Duan Yu, and Xuzhu. Among them, Duan Yu and Xuzhu were both lucky, so following Duan Yu should have some benefits.

"Sure."

Duan Yu nodded.

Duan Yu's account was a bit bookish, but Li Wuchang could still understand it. He did not hide the location of the Wan Jie Valley.

"Master Duan, seven days is a very tight deadline. If we don't hurry, not only will your life be in danger, but Zhong Ling's life will also be lost."

Li Wuchang said solemnly, "Why don't I help you?"

Duan Yu was overjoyed and nodded hurriedly, "Sure, thank you, Brother Leng."

Leaving the Wuliang Mountain, Li Wuchang said to Duan Yu, "Master Duan, your pace is too slow. Why don't I teach you a step technique to speed up your travel?"

Li Wuchang had taken Duan Yu's original fortune, and while he didn't feel guilty or indebted, he knew it would greatly affect the story's direction. It was best to pull it back a bit. The reason he chose the familiar "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" world was because he knew the story's direction. If he completely disrupted the story, leading to an unknown outcome, some things might be harder for him to grasp.

"Ah, you want me to learn martial arts? No, no, I won't learn martial arts."

Duan Yu refused repeatedly upon hearing about learning martial arts.

"Oh, why not?"

Li Wuchang pretended to be puzzled.

Duan Yu said woodenly, "What's good about learning martial arts? Fighting and killing, getting hurt, bleeding, I don't want to learn martial arts."

Li Wuchang, knowing Duan Yu would say this, smiled and said calmly, "Master Duan, you are mistaken. Martial arts are not just for killing. You can learn a step technique, which doesn't require you to kill but can protect yourself. Moreover, in situations like today, having a lightness skill can make your travel faster and better for rescuing others."

After pondering Li Wuchang's words, Duan Yu found them reasonable, and his stubborn thoughts began to change. Of course, the situation he encountered this time had pushed him to the extreme.

"Alright, I'll learn, but I'll only learn the step technique, nothing else."

Duan Yu made it clear.

Li Wuchang nodded with a smile, "Of course."

"Alright, I'll recite the mnemonic for the step technique, and you should remember it as soon as possible."

Li Wuchang recited the mnemonics for the Lingbo Weibu and Beiming Shen Gong. Duan Yu remembered them quickly, spending only about two hours to memorize everything.

In the manuals for the Beiming Shen Gong and Lingbo Weibu, besides the mnemonics, there were also diagrams, such as how each step of the Lingbo Weibu should be taken and how the true qi of the Beiming Shen Gong should circulate. The diagrams were more detailed.

Duan Yu didn't have the original manuals to refer to, but Li Wuchang's recitation was very complete, explaining the Lingbo Weibu based on the I Ching's 64 hexagrams and the meridians and acupoints of the Beiming Shen Gong in great detail.

After memorizing everything, Duan Yu felt something was off and asked doubtfully, "Brother Leng, you said this is a step technique, but why do I feel there's also a cultivation technique?"

Li Wuchang said calmly, "You don't need to worry about it. Just focus on practicing the Lingbo Weibu. Ordinary martial artists will find it hard to get close to you, ensuring your safety. As for the other cultivation technique, called Beiming Shen Gong, if you're interested, you can study it. It will be beneficial for you."

The Beiming Shen Gong and Lingbo Weibu were Duan Yu's original fortune. Li Wuchang had taken them, and while he didn't feel guilty, he knew it would affect the story's direction in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils."

Li Wuchang didn't want the story to deviate too much, so he found a way to pass the Beiming Shen Gong and Lingbo Weibu back to Duan Yu.

After a brief explanation, Li Wuchang changed the topic, "Master Duan, you can start practicing the Lingbo Weibu now. Let's try to reach the Wan Jie Valley as soon as possible."

"Alright."

Duan Yu agreed readily.

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Wuchang took a step forward, naturally using the Lingbo Weibu. As he ran forward, he created multiple illusions.

"Brother Leng, wait for me!"

Seeing Li Wuchang run fast and disappear in an instant, Duan Yu was startled and hurriedly shouted, also using the Lingbo Weibu.