Chapter 56

Due to the previous 68 skill points, after acquiring the martial arts, 6 points were added, and 1 point was gained from advancing to the next level, totaling 75 points. However, learning the [Golden Goose Technique] consumed 9 points, leaving Ye Qingxuan with 66 skill points.

Originally, there was only 1 opportunity to exchange for a Green-level martial art. With the acquisition of two new Low-grade Green-level martial arts, he received 2 more selection opportunities. Exchanging for the [Golden Goose Technique] used up 1 opportunity, leaving him with 2 opportunities to exchange for Green-level martial arts.

He has 2 opportunities to select Blue-level martial arts.

He has 2 opportunities to select Cyan-level martial arts.

Feeling that the internal energy within his body had not only not been consumed but had even become more substantial, Ye Qingxuan couldn't help but marvel at the significant benefits of the [Golden Goose Technique] for internal energy cultivation.

The [Golden Goose Technique] was previously introduced as a direct transmission of martial arts from the Quanzhen Sect, complementing the [Quanzhen Heart Sutra] and sharing the same roots.

More importantly, the [Golden Goose Technique] has a very special auxiliary function—assisting in the cultivation of internal energy.

The [Quanzhen Heart Sutra], as a Daoist cultivation method, is not only upright and impartial but also has a very complete cultivation system. It provides methods for cultivation in every aspect of life, from sitting and standing to walking and even sleeping, allowing for the cultivation of internal energy at any time and place. When paired with the [Golden Goose Technique], it enhances the cultivation speed of this Daoist method even further.

According to "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," Guo Jing, under the tutelage of the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan, spent several years with very slow progress in his martial arts cultivation. However, when the Quanzhen Sect's leader, Ma Yu, arrived in Mongolia, he managed to help Guo Jing make significant progress in his internal energy cultivation in just two years. Guo Jing even used his internal energy to impersonate a Quanzhen Sect Daoist and intimidated "Iron Corpse" Mei Chaofeng.

The Seven Freaks of Jiangnan spent several years but could not improve Guo Jing's skills. However, with the internal energy cultivation method of the Quanzhen Sect, Guo Jing, a dull and foolish youth, was quickly transformed into a young hero, laying a solid foundation for his future as a great martial artist. This Daoist internal energy cultivation method is indeed profound.

Now, with the assistance of the [Golden Goose Technique], the [Quanzhen Heart Sutra] has even more astonishing effects. In terms of cultivation speed, it will not lag behind any core, advanced internal energy cultivation method of any orthodox sect.

Recalling the first appearance of the [Golden Goose Technique] in the book, Ye Qingxuan's eyes lit up. He looked up at the cliff, but the towering peak was out of sight.

Back then, when Daoist Ma Yu taught the [Golden Goose Technique] to Guo Jing, he used climbing mountains to test and train him.

Glancing at the green-armored demon bull still lingering below the cliff, Ye Qingxuan steeled his resolve and decided to climb up.

With the [Golden Goose Technique] as his foundation, climbing the mountain was no problem.

He pried out a stone and threw it forcefully at the green-armored demon bull below, which hit the bull's forehead, causing it to go into a frenzy.

"Green-armored demon bull, you little scoundrel, I won't serve you anymore. I'm leaving, and we'll settle our scores another day—"

He laughed, watching the green-armored demon bull vent its anger on the nearby forest, causing a loud rumble as trees fell in large numbers.

Ye Qingxuan felt extremely satisfied.

Little brat, can't hit me, you'll just get angry...

Turning his head, he fully focused on climbing the mountain.

If he remembered correctly, beyond this mountain was the Qingyun Temple.

After two full hours, Ye Qingxuan finally reached the top of the mountain.

The sun was setting, and the evening glow dyed half the sky red.

He reached the top earlier than expected because halfway up the cliff, there was a natural platform surrounded on three sides by the mountain, providing shelter from the wind and rain, making it a good place for rest and cultivation.

Looking far into the distance, the double-eaved, arched roof of the Qingyun Temple, with its yellow tiles and blue bricks, was clearly visible. On the Double Ninth Festival, this can be considered as climbing high and looking far.

Returning to the temple, there would be Chongyang cakes to eat and chrysanthemum wine to drink... Hehe, the feeling of home is truly wonderful.

He touched the fine steel sword at his waist, one of today's spoils. Although he was bruised and disheveled, the young Daoist Qingxuan felt particularly elated.

He also had a sense of anticipation: Indeed, wandering the江湖 (jianghu, the world of martial arts) is the best way to quickly improve one's cultivation!

Upon returning to the temple, Qingxuan immediately informed the senior disciple on duty about the green-armored demon bull. Unfortunately, the next morning, the senior disciple Qingzheng and the second senior disciple Qingyan led many disciples to search the mountains for several days but could not find any trace of the green-armored demon bull.

The two bodies of the "Pingyang Martial Academy" disciples were found, and their remains were collected. Messengers were sent to inform their respective sects of their deaths. Not long after, people came to claim the bodies and, after confirming the presence of large beasts in the area, the people from the Pingyang Martial Academy left the Qingyang Temple.

With Lu Yundong's return to the mountain, Ye Qingxuan learned that the large water buffalo Ahua from the Lu family had returned home on its own two days later.

Thus, the incident with the green-armored demon bull, which almost cost Ye Qingxuan his life, was quickly forgotten by everyone.

Why did the green-armored demon bull come to the mountains near Qingyang Town?

Where did it come from, and where did it go?

What was the situation with the large water buffalo Ahua from the Lu family?

Did the green-armored demon bull really leave, or was it still hiding nearby?

...

Although Ye Qingxuan was full of questions, he had no way to solve them. It would be a long time before he would know the secrets behind this.

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In mid-September, although the weather was still hot, there was a hint of coolness in the air.

The fifth senior disciple Qingshi and the sixth senior disciple Qingzhu, who had been out, also returned to the mountain one after another.

Unlike the second senior disciple Qingyan, who only brought back one disciple, these two each brought back more than ten young children, none older than eight, with the youngest still in swaddling clothes. They were either dusty and weary or pale and emaciated, as if the two second-generation disciples had gathered all the homeless children and little beggars in Yunzhou.

Of course, there were exceptions.

Among the more than twenty emaciated children, two children stood out, dressed in fine clothing.

One was as fat as a pig, and the other was as agile as a monkey.

Their appearances were different.

What was the same was their curious eyes, constantly observing their surroundings.

The return of the second-generation disciples Qingshi and Qingzhu indicated that all seven second-generation disciples, including the not-so-useful little Daoist Qingxuan, had returned to the mountain.

After properly arranging accommodations for the new disciples, Lingxu Zhenren immediately convened a meeting with the seven disciples.

This meeting was extremely important, and even the nine-year-old Qingxuan was included.

After two hours, the seven senior brothers emerged from the meeting in a line.

Qingxuan walked last, his eyes vacant, lost in thought.

Fifth senior brother Tie Qingshi, seeing this, laughed heartily, took a few large steps, scratched the back of his head, and slapped Qingxuan on the shoulder, almost knocking the distracted Qingxuan to the ground.

Qingxuan looked up and saw his fifth senior brother Tie Qingshi, who seemed the most honest among his senior brothers. Qingshi had a square face, thick eyebrows, and large eyes, giving him a loyal and honest appearance. He had a beard on his chin, adding a touch of ruggedness. He was solidly built, with large hands and feet, and extraordinary strength.

Seeing his junior brother's gloomy expression, Qingshi laughed even more heartily.

"Ha ha ha, junior brother, don't be upset. The task given to you by Master and the senior brothers is heavy and long-term, but you mustn't take it too seriously or worry too much. Do you know how to herd sheep? Just find a place to let them play, as long as they don't disturb others' cultivation in the back hall, ha ha ha..."

After saying this, he patted Qingxuan's shoulder a few more times and walked away, laughing.

What kind of person is this?

Ye Qingxuan winced in pain, mentally cursing his fifth senior brother's ancestors.

Not far away, the sixth senior brother He Qingzhu gave a faint smile and nodded in comfort. Qingzhu was the most detached among the senior brothers, usually gentle and refined, more like a private tutor than a Daoist. He always held a book, and it was unknown what he read. At this moment, his smile and nod were already a sign of great closeness.

Why can't anyone speak up for me? Even a little comfort would be nice!

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