Chapter 3

The middle-aged man with brass knuckles chuckled softly, "Isn't this about reading faces? Does Yueruqun take on disciples based on this?"

To everyone's surprise, despite his low voice, Yueruqun raised his head and smiled, "Sir, what a fine White Tiger Descending the Mountain! Your strength and agility are remarkable, making you a fine candidate for martial arts training. Unfortunately, our Huashan Sect specializes in the art of controlling the sword with qi, and our external martial arts are rather ordinary. I will write you a letter of recommendation. You can travel down the river to Shaolin Temple on Mount Song and join the lay disciples under Master Fangzheng!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd was stunned, and the middle-aged martial artist with the white tiger on his chest was even more taken aback. He then became ecstatic and bowed, "Thank you! Yueruqun... Sect Leader."

Given his status, calling Yueruqun by his name was quite impolite. Yueruqun smiled slightly and did not reprimand him. After giving him a letter, the middle-aged man left without looking back, heading for Shaolin Temple.

Yueruqun smiled again, "I may not be much, but I have achieved success in cultivating qi, and the Purple Star Divine Skill has earned me a bit of a reputation in the martial world. Talents identified by my qi reading are usually accepted by major sects, and I rarely make mistakes."

He walked around, looking at each person.

Du Yu's heart pounded.

He had already believed that he had been transported to the world of "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer"!

The three bloody tasks had become an inescapable curse for him!

If he could join the Huashan Sect, all three tasks could be resolved easily!

The first task was to learn the Huashan Sword Technique, which would naturally upgrade his skills. Du Yu also remembered that in the back of Huashan Mountain, there was a famous encounter in the Jin Yong world—Feng Qingyang!

The Nine Swords of Dugu!

If he could learn that, who would he fear?

The second task involved Yue Lingshan, one of the main characters. Although she currently seemed to have her heart set on Linghu Chong, Lin Pingzhi had already created a shocking plot twist. With modern tactics, could he not win over the naive, proud, and affectionate Yue Lingshan?

As for the third task, although the Huashan Sect did not have the "Evil-Exorcising Sword Manual" or the "Manual of the Plum Blossom," Lin Pingzhi, who possessed the "Evil-Exorcising Sword Manual," would soon join the sect!

Du Yu's palms were sweating. It wasn't a matter of psychological strength; joining the Huashan Sect was a matter of life and death, and he couldn't help but be nervous.

Yueruqun was indeed a master of qi reading. He could accurately identify the qi of each person standing before him, matching their chest tattoos perfectly, and decide whether they could join the Huashan Sect or be recommended to another sect.

Du Yu felt that this qi reading assembly was not part of the original plot. It seemed to be set up to sort out their group.

The middle-aged man with brass knuckles, who had the "White Tiger Descending the Mountain" qi, was recommended to become a lay disciple at Shaolin Temple.

The timid girl with the "White Rabbit Emerging from the Brush" qi was recommended to the Hengshan Sect, where nuns gathered.

The man with glasses, who had the "White Qi Piercing the Sun" qi, was kept by Yueruqun and taken as a disciple of the Huashan Sword Sect. The glasses-wearing man smiled smugly and glanced at Yue Lingshan, who was chattering like a white sparrow next to Linghu Chong, his intentions clear.

Others were recommended to various sects, such as the Hengshan Sect's Mr. Mo Da, the Songshan Sect's Zuo Lengchan, and even the two with embroidered centipedes and sea rats were advised to join the Wudujiao and the Haiyan Gang, respectively.

Only Du Yu was left.

Yueruqun's gaze fell on him.

Du Yu felt as if his entire body was being scanned, and he couldn't help but take a step back in surprise.

To everyone's surprise, Yueruqun actually snorted and his expression turned grim!

"No wonder I've felt uneasy today. This person has the 'Wolfish and Reckless' qi!"

The Huashan Sect disciples were shocked.

Ning Zhongze stepped forward, "Could it be the same qi as the wolfish Eastern Invincible?"

At this time, the righteous sects referred to the leader of the Sun Moon Holy Sect, Eastern Invincible, as Eastern Invincible to boost their own morale and demoralize the cult.

"Father, what is the 'Wolfish and Reckless' qi?" Yue Lingshan asked curiously.

Yueruqun nodded slowly, "The 'Wolfish and Reckless' qi is one of the 108 stars, the most ominous qi, describing a person as reckless as a fierce wolf. Those with this qi, in ancient times, include King Zhou of Shang and Sima Yi, and in modern times, Eastern Invincible. They can never be an asset to the righteous sects and can only aid evil! When this qi appears, the martial world will surely be in chaos!"

"Swish, swish, swish!" The Huashan Sect disciples drew their long swords!

Du Yu felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.

He saw that everyone had a place and high hopes for the future, but he never expected that after Yueruqun's qi reading, the outcome would be a confrontation with the experts, putting his life in danger!

The 'Wolfish and Reckless' qi was not something he had chosen!

Du Yu looked around and noticed that the remaining travelers, except for a few who looked worried, were all gloating, and some even looked at him with ill intent.

After the deaths of the yellow-haired man and the black viper, who knew who had taken their weapons?

These people were eyeing him?

Thinking of this, a stubborn spirit rose in Du Yu's chest.

Yueruqun's hostility towards him was likely due to the 'Wolfish and Reckless' qi, which reduced the 'goodwill of righteous sects' by 20 points.

But what kind of righteous gentleman was Yueruqun?

How could Du Yu let himself be manipulated?

My fate is in my hands, not in the heavens!

He stared calmly at Yueruqun and said loudly, "I have always heard that Sect Leader Yueruqun is a gentleman, but I never expected him to be a mere pretender!"

"Ridiculous!" several Huashan disciples shouted.

"Let him speak!" Yueruqun waved his hand.

Du Yu, putting his life on the line, said clearly, "Mr. Yueruqun, you say I have the 'Wolfish and Reckless' qi, and you want me to die here on Huashan?"

Yueruqun snorted, "Demons and devils should be exterminated by all!"

"Fine, but to kill without teaching is not the way of a gentleman," Du Yu argued, his eloquence as a web writer evident, "May I ask, what wrong have I committed to deserve such a fate?"

"You... " Yueruqun was momentarily speechless.

Du Yu pressed his advantage, "I have no martial arts skills, I am weak and defenseless. I have no sect, which is why I came to this qi reading and disciple recruitment assembly. I have done no evil and have never harmed anyone. May I ask, Mr. Yueruqun, the gentleman of the sword, and the other righteous heroes, why would you attack a civilian with no sect, no crime, and no weapons?"

Yueruqun snorted.

When he saw this person, he found him detestable. If it were the 'Wolfish and Reckless' qi, he should join the Blackwood Cliff cult.

But this person's feet were unsteady, clearly indicating he had no martial arts skills. He had no sect, so he couldn't be a cult member. As the 'Gentleman of the Sword,' could he really draw his sword and kill someone just because of the 'Wolfish and Reckless' qi?

"Since that's the case, considering you have not committed any major evil, leave Huashan!" Yueruqun shouted, "If I find out you cause trouble in the martial world, I will be the first to take your head!"

Du Yu turned and left.

He heard Linghu Chong say behind him, "New disciples, please follow me to the Huashan Sect shrine to pay respects to our founding ancestors and officially join the sect!"

Du Yu felt a pang in his heart.

It wasn't that he had to join the Huashan Sect. But if he couldn't learn three skill points within a month, he would be erased.

He was expelled from Huashan, and Yueruqun did not recommend him to any other sect. The martial world was vast and dangerous. Who could he turn to for martial arts training in such a hurry?

Not to mention, the martial world was full of treacherous people. Alone and defenseless, he could only wander aimlessly, and one wrong move could mean death.

He had a strong urge to run back and kneel before Yueruqun, begging him to take him as a disciple. Dignity was precious, but life was more valuable.

But the stubborn spirit in his chest made him turn and leave without looking back.

As he passed the "Huashan Sect" gate, he glanced around.

The yellow-haired man's body was still there, his ruffian face frozen in the fear of death.

Du Yu sighed and turned to leave.

But he suddenly remembered something!

Where was the black viper's body?

He heard a whistling sound behind him!

Thanks to his alertness, Du Yu rolled awkwardly, dodging the black viper's vicious kick!

"You, you're not dead?" Du Yu was surprised.

"Hehe, I have a technique in my sanda training called 'Turtle Breathing.' Although the six monkeys were skilled, they lacked combat experience. I faked my death and fooled them," the black viper sneered, holding the yellow-haired man's steel dagger.

"You survived, and you still dare to stay here?" Du Yu, though afraid, his legs trembling, said sternly.

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