Chapter 13

Thank you all for your support! This morning, the book successfully entered the sci-fi recommendation list with no recommendations and only 30,000 words! I, the author, am grateful to everyone! Today, I will update three times to make sure everyone enjoys it! I continue to seek your support in terms of collections, recommendation votes, and member clicks! The plot will gradually become more engaging. Hehe, no one can guess how the story will develop! But in Lin Qing's eyes, there is only calm.

He used his wisdom and courage, along with the escape tools provided by the space, to win a big bet!

Song Qingshu, single-handedly defeated three major bandits, completely annihilating them!

Yin Liting smiled, Extermination praised, Zhou Zhiruo glanced at him a few more times, and Lady Li's beautiful eyes sparkled.

Zhang Wujie clenched his fists.

Song Qingshu's strength gave him immense pressure.

Lin Qing's space notifications were flying in like snowflakes.

"You have captured the three leaders of the Sky Eagle Sect, Yin Wufu, Yin Wushou, and Yin Wulu!"

"Due to this glorious achievement, your reputation in the righteous martial arts world has increased by 300 points. Your enmity with the Ming Sect and the Sky Eagle Sect has increased by 300 points!"

"You have won prestige for the Wudang Sect in the martial arts world. You have gained the recognition of Yin Liting, and the indirect recognition of Zhang Sanfeng, Song Yuanqiao, and the other six Wudang heroes. Your contribution to the Wudang Sect has increased by 30 points."

"Note: The higher your contribution to the Wudang Sect, the higher the recognition from the Wudang leadership, and the higher the chance for you to change your fate and take over the Wudang Sect in the future."

The corners of Lin Qing's mouth curled up, revealing a smile.

This big bet, with two risks, finally paid off.

The next second, his smile froze a bit.

"You have defeated three strong enemies in front of the female protagonist Zhou Zhiruo, increasing her affection for you by 15 points. Due to your charisma of 1 point, the adjustment value is -5, so her affection for you is 10 points."

"My charisma is indeed powerful," Lin Qing thought, feeling helpless.

Yin Liting landed, exchanged a glance with Extermination, patted Song Qingshu's shoulder in approval, and rushed towards the retreating Hou Tu banner.

The Hou Tu banner was indeed not to be underestimated. With a wave of the flag, dust and smoke billowed behind them.

Yin Liting and Extermination were not willing to let go and pursued them.

Lin Qing turned around and tied up the three heavily injured captives, Yin Wufu, with ropes.

He was not polite to the captives, binding them while searching them.

Unfortunately, the three were servants, and apart from three bags of loose silver and some silver bills totaling about a thousand taels, they only had three plain single-edged knives, three tokens, and a bottle of [Yunnan Baiyao]: usable only in this world, instantly restores 10 health points, stops bleeding, and accelerates wound healing.

Lin Qing pursed his lips.

He knew that this was definitely due to his powerful [Negative Luck] attribute, which prevented even these minor leaders from having blue-quality equipment or better items.

The three tokens looked very ordinary, carved with a soaring eagle. They were probably just identity markers for Sky Eagle Sect disciples, common to all members.

However, the three were named characters in the story and would not be completely destitute.

While searching Yin Wushou, Lin Qing suddenly felt a small book.

His heart leaped with joy, knowing he had found a treasure.

He picked it up and indeed, it was.

"[White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique] (Volume 1): A weakened version of the White Eyebrow Eagle King's ultimate skill [Eagle Claw Grappling Technique]. Because reaching level B in Eagle Claw Grappling Technique requires extremely high insight, the White Eyebrow Eagle King simplified it for the convenience of the Sky Eagle Sect's upper echelons. Anyone can learn it, with a certain chance of mastering the D-level [White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique]. The chance of mastery depends on personal insight, relevant attributes, and the degree of mastery of similar skills. This skill is currently Volume 1, and can be practiced up to the third level. Requirements: Muscle 4, Constitution 4, Reflex 4, Intelligence 5."

"You can immediately sell this manual to the space for 35% of its original price. You will receive 300 supply points."

"You meet the minimum requirements for practice, with a 45% chance of mastering the first level. Do you want to learn it?"

Lin Qing's eyes lit up.

He had no martial arts skills, and had relied on the system's [60-second Invincibility Scroll] to dig up the first pot of gold from Yin Wufu and the others.

300 supply points implied that the manual's value was as high as 1000 supply points!

And this was just Volume 1?!

Without a doubt, the [White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique] was the greatest reward for Lin Qing's calm and resourcefulness in a crisis. After all, the leader of the Hong Gang had only given 300 supply points as a bonus to each person in this world.

From this, it was clear that martial arts manuals were extremely precious and valuable.

As for selling it to the space, Lin Qing did not even consider it.

After the battle with Yin Wufu, he realized that the most precious thing in this space and world was not external possessions, but strength!

Powerful strength.

45% chance? Let's bet!

"Choose to learn!"

The [White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique] manual gradually disappeared from Lin Qing's hand.

Lin Qing's body suddenly felt hot.

His palms felt as if they were on fire, with intense pain and itching, a mix of sensations in his heart.

"Did I learn it?" Lin Qing frowned, not daring to move, fearing failure.

45% chance, a matter of luck, but unfortunately, his unique attribute [Rebellious Tyrant] seemed to have very poor luck.

Fortunately, this time, he won the bet.

"Congratulations! You have learned the first level of the [White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique]!"

In Lin Qing's attribute panel, a skill list suddenly appeared below the attributes. There were six slots. In the first slot, a flame burned, and a sharp iron eagle claw appeared.

This was the symbol of learning the [White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique].

"[White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique]: Grappling combat skill, D-level, first level. You can use this skill to grapple your enemies. The enemy must pass a muscle, reflex, and skill check; if they fail, they will be grappled and controlled for 2-5 seconds. During this time, the enemy cannot move freely. Each use of this skill consumes 10 stamina points or 2 internal energy points. Skill effect [Disarm]: If the skill is successfully executed, there is a 20% chance to disarm the opponent's weapon."

"Is it a control skill?" Lin Qing's face lit up with joy. Although he did not understand martial arts, he had played many online games and knew that control skills were more practical than attack skills, especially for someone like him, a weakling.

The best combination for the [White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique] was actually a dagger!

Grapple the opponent, 2-5 seconds of immobility, a few stabs with a dagger, and the job is done!

What a rush!

But what were stamina and internal energy?

He checked the space.

"Stamina is the most common and lowest-level skill energy, determined by your muscle attribute. One point of muscle attribute generates 5 stamina points. You currently have 20 stamina points. Internal energy is an upgraded version of stamina, but it requires the practice of specific internal energy techniques to generate."

After practicing the [White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique], Lin Qing felt a surge of heat in his body and straightened his back.

From now on, he was also a martial artist!

He secretly glanced at the three captives, checking for any hidden treasures.

The three looked at Lin Qing learning the [White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique] with anger, but when he played with their tokens, a flash of intense anger and regret crossed their eyes.

This detail did not escape Lin Qing's notice. He smiled slyly and put the three tokens away.

Lin Qing heard a delicate laugh and turned around to see the Emei Sect women looking at him, covering their mouths and laughing.

Lin Qing felt embarrassed and coughed. "Song Qingshu greets all the senior sisters and junior sisters."

The Emei Sect women returned his greeting.

Lin Qing curiously scanned the Emei women, and Zhou Zhiruo's figure caught his eye.

Indeed, she was a beauty of unparalleled beauty!

Her demeanor was as graceful as orchids, elegant and refined. Her presence was clear and fragrant, her beauty unmatched, and her movements carried the clear and ethereal aura of the Emei mountains, with a hint of mist. Her light blue robe gave her a fairy-like aura. Her eyes were bright and clear, like water, crystal clear and pure. She was even more fresh and refined than the beautiful image of Gao Yuanyuan in the 2003 version of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber"!

Lin Qing couldn't help but stare.

For such a beauty to fall into the hands of Zhang Wujie, who was ignorant of love, indecisive, and overly sentimental, and to end up sad and alone, was truly a waste of beauty.

Zhou Zhiruo was originally kind and not evil, but the blood feud with Extermination and Zhang Wujie's betrayal led to her psychological distortion. Zhang Wujie bore a great deal of responsibility for this.

If such a beauty were to be mine, I would cherish her and never let her fall. Even if she is destined to bear a heavy fate, I will break the chains and save this fairy-like spirit!

Zhou Zhiruo, of course, did not know that at their first meeting, Lin Qing had already made up his mind to save her from her suffering. She was just curiously looking at this young man who had just defeated three strong enemies.

Her refined and gentle nature allowed her to sense that this handsome and refined Song Qingshu had a special fondness for her, but Zhou Zhiruo only smiled faintly and remained composed.

Lin Qing's gaze suddenly fell on Lady Li behind the Emei Sect, and he was momentarily stunned.

But both were deep schemers, and their eyes met and passed without recognition.

Lady Li's gaze, however, became more intense.

Women naturally admire strong men.

If before entering the story, Lady Li's evaluation of Lin Qing had already reached the level of approval, then after his life-saving rescue, it had reached gratitude, and after witnessing his defeat of the three bandits, it had turned to admiration!

She could not imagine how Lin Qing had managed to not only escape unscathed but also capture the three bandits.

This was almost a myth.

Lady Li believed that even if Fang Lingcheng were to be reborn, he could not have done as well as Lin Qing.

Lin Qing had many questions to discuss with Lady Li, but with so many people around, he could only hold off for now.

His gaze fell on a pair of young men and women supporting each other.

Zhang Wujie, disguised as Zeng Aniu, and Zhu'er!

Zhu'er had a dark complexion, with swollen and uneven skin, making her extremely ugly, but her eyes were bright and her figure slim and graceful.

She was also a potential female protagonist, but with Zhou Zhiruo's beauty, Lin Qing had no interest in Zhu'er and left her to Zhang Wujie.

He stared at Zhang Wujie.

Zhang Wujie was also coldly looking at Lin Qing.

Two fated enemies met for the first time and were already in a subtle standoff.

In the middle was Zhou Zhiruo!

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