Chapter 84

The power of the world's will lies in its ability to control everyone's fate like an invisible hand. For those it focuses on, it constantly monitors their every move. Didn't Bu Jingyun suffer a mental shock from the world's will when Li She took him away?

"Mastering the essence of martial arts, in a month's time?" Bu Jingyun lay on the bed, recalling what Li She had said today. He already knew Li She's identity: the master of 'Mandarin Duck Manor,' a merchant rich enough to rival a nation, and a martial artist of great strength.

After dismissing Bu Jingyun, Li She naturally wanted to do something intimate with Wang Yuyan and Li Yunluo. After their passionate session, the two women still had a flush of pleasure on their faces. They leaned against Li She, enjoying this rare moment of comfort.

"Husband, what do you plan to teach Bu Jingyun in this month?" Wang Yuyan asked.

"Didn't I say? The essence of martial arts. Of course, I will teach him the essence of martial arts," Li She replied nonchalantly.

"Rascal, he's only seven or eight years old. The essence of martial arts is something that some people may never understand in their entire lives. Aren't you afraid that you're overworking him, and he might die young?" Li Yunluo laughed.

Li She pinched Li Yunluo's incredibly elastic buttocks and said with a smile, "Do you know? This time, when I went to the He Family Manor, I met Wu Ming. A few casual words triggered his inner demon. Who knew that the world's will suddenly saved him. If even a supporting character like Wu Ming can receive protection from the world's will, how much more so for a main character like Bu Jingyun? Moreover, when I took Bu Jingyun away, I also suffered a mental shock from the world's will. Fortunately, I already have the 'Drought Corpse Body,' otherwise, I would have suffered a mental breakdown."

Wang Yuyan said thoughtfully, "It seems the world's will is indeed powerful. This Bu Jingyun is truly a main character favored by the world. From another perspective, although Bu Jingyun has experienced various hardships throughout his life, he has always managed to turn danger into safety. As the saying goes, 'He who is to bear a great responsibility must first have his will tested, his muscles and bones toiled, his body starved, and his actions frustrated, so as to stir his heart and toughen his nature, increasing his capabilities.'"

"That's why even if I teach him the essence of martial arts and the concept of innate realm now, this kid might just be able to learn it," Li She nodded and said.

Determined, Li She wanted to see how far a main character favored by the world could go, and also to gain the part of Wu Ming's fortune that he had imparted to Bu Jingyun. The opportunity of a master-student relationship was not trivial. After taking Bu Jingyun away and being punished by the world's will, Li She decided to challenge the authority of this world again.

The next day, Bu Jingyun got up early. Li She took Bu Jingyun to the waterfall at the back of Mandarin Duck Manor and pointed to the waterfall, asking, "What do you see?"

Bu Jingyun replied without turning his head, "A waterfall."

Bu Jingyun's concise answer made Li She's head ache again. It seemed this problem child was still hard to communicate with. "Yes, a waterfall. All martial arts ultimately aim to break through the limits of the human body and return to the origin, reaching the innate realm. A martial artist must understand one thing: 'realm.' Your own realm! This is the essence of martial arts!" Li She said, looking at the waterfall.

Bu Jingyun frowned. Although he couldn't understand what Li She was saying, he memorized Li She's words and thought about them repeatedly, completely engrossed. "What should I do?" Bu Jingyun asked, staring at Li She.

"The concept of realm is too distant for you. So what you need to do now is break through your physical limits. For this month, you need to climb up the waterfall from the bottom to the top," Li She said softly.

After hearing Li She's words, Bu Jingyun walked directly toward the waterfall. The cliff was about forty to fifty meters high, and the waterfall rushed down, making the rocks slippery and difficult to climb, even for adults, let alone a seven or eight-year-old child like Bu Jingyun.

The stubborn Bu Jingyun took off his clothes and walked step by step toward the waterfall. The closer he got to the waterfall, the stronger the water's impact became. Bu Jingyun clenched his teeth and bent over, walking toward the waterfall. After just a few meters, he was knocked down by the rushing water, fell into the water, and swallowed a mouthful of water. He got up again and walked toward the waterfall.

Li She, standing not far away, watched closely. Although he wanted to see how much the world's will favored Bu Jingyun, he didn't want Bu Jingyun to die in his hands. Li She wanted to see if he could change the world's will by altering the fate of the main character, which would be a gamble for his future plans.

Watching Bu Jingyun fall and get up again, struggling toward the waterfall, Li She couldn't help but marvel at the strength of this problem child. After an hour, the exhausted Bu Jingyun was knocked down by the rushing water and lost consciousness just seven or eight meters from the waterfall. Li She leaped over and rescued Bu Jingyun from the water, carrying him to the shore. He took Bu Jingyun back to the pavilion, where Wang Yuyan, seeing the unconscious Bu Jingyun, sighed and took out silver needles to treat him.

The following days were the same. Bu Jingyun climbed, fell, and lost consciousness repeatedly, and Wang Yuyan treated him with medicinal baths and acupuncture. Li She watched Bu Jingyun's daily progress. On the first day, Bu Jingyun was still seven or eight meters from the waterfall, but on the second day, he could stand at the bottom of the waterfall.

Li She couldn't help but marvel at the power of the world's will. Every time Bu Jingyun was knocked unconscious by the waterfall, he was lively and energetic the next day.

After a month, Bu Jingyun, bare-handed, climbed the slippery rock wall and finally stood at the top of the waterfall. He looked down at the beautiful mountain scenery and took a deep breath, feeling as if he had been reborn. Li She leaped over to Bu Jingyun's side.

"How do you feel?" Li She asked.

"My whole body feels like it has endless strength. I can see and hear things more clearly and farther than before," Bu Jingyun said, turning to look at Li She and respectfully adding, "Thank you."

"Hehe, it's all due to your own efforts. You have broken through your body's first limit. The future path of martial arts is up to you! The human body is like a treasure trove. As long as you keep breaking through and exploring, one day you will be able to avenge your enemies," Li She said.

"Your kindness, I, Bu Jingyun, will remember for my entire life!" Bu Jingyun said solemnly.

"Repay me? Hehe, I just don't like Xiong Ba. Tomorrow, I will arrange for you to join the Heavenly Gate. The rest is up to you," Li She said softly.

When Bu Jingyun sincerely said thank you, an invisible hand extended from the Divine Thief Order on Li She's chest, reaching out to the sky, grabbing a portion of the world's fortune, and then retreating back into the Divine Thief Order. The surface, carved with mountains, rivers, sun, and moon, regained its chaotic color after being nourished by this fortune.

The next morning, Li She had someone take Bu Jingyun back to his birthplace, 'Bu Family Village.' Bu Jingyun had moved to the He Family Manor with his mother. Some of the neighbors in Bu Family Village still recognized Bu Jingyun.

After the personnel from 'Mandarin Duck Manor' arranged it, the neighbors naturally took in Bu Jingyun and kept their mouths shut.

During this time, Bu Jingyun remained silent and thoughtful, constantly thinking about Li She's words. Every day, he tried to break through his physical limits. Under the scorching sun, Bu Jingyun carried a stone weighing over forty pounds and climbed up the mountain. Sweat trickled down his hair, and he clenched his teeth, climbing step by step. When he fell, he got up again. When he was tired, he found some wild fruit to eat. When he was exhausted, he dragged his heavy body back to the neighbors' homes, ate, and slept. This went on day after day, waiting for the Heavenly Gate personnel to arrive.

The Heavenly Gate expanded at a rate similar to a snowball. The strength of a martial arts sect like the Heavenly Gate not only depended on high-level fighters but also on the number of members. In the age of cold weapons, the number of members represented strength, and the more members, the more territory they controlled.

After gradually controlling Jiangnan, the Heavenly Gate's demand for members grew. If they recruited famous martial artists with money, most of them would be bandits. These people would do things for money and had low loyalty to the sect. When the sect was in trouble, they would scatter like rats.

The best way was to cultivate their own members from a young age. This ensured loyalty and made them easier to control.

Today, Bu Family Village welcomed the annual selection of disciples by the Heavenly Gate. Every village under the control of the Heavenly Gate had to send a certain number of disciples each year.

All boys aged five and above were eligible. The Heavenly Gate members, wearing red vests and black pants, rode fast horses to Bu Family Village.

The village head quickly brought out the best food and meat to entertain them. After a hearty meal, the Heavenly Gate members ordered the village head to gather all boys aged five to ten. If they were over ten, it would be too late to start martial arts training unless they used precious herbs to build a foundation.

"Bu Jingyun, Bu Fan, Bu Long, Bu Wei, step forward," the Heavenly Gate member called out, holding the list provided by the village head.

Bu Jingyun stepped forward, looked at the member, and stood there straight. The Heavenly Gate member measured Bu Jingyun's height with a tape measure and pinched his body. "Four feet three inches. Strong and healthy."

After a brief inspection, the four boys, including Bu Jingyun, were registered with their birth dates, and the Heavenly Gate members took them away.

After preparing dinner for his wife, Li She returned to his parents' place. Training starts again tomorrow! It's tough, but today I got a strong recommendation on Qidian, so I'm happy! Thanks everyone!

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