Chapter 34

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Lin Qing's lustful advances were skillfully evaded by Li Meilin.

Today, this alluring woman managed to escape a crisis.

Lin Qing began to ponder.

Zhang Wuji has already obtained the Nine Yang Divine Skill and the Heaven and Earth Shift, which will undoubtedly greatly increase his strength.

The Hong Gang and Zhang Wuji have joined forces, and their power will be even more terrifying.

What is even more worrying is that with the early unification of the Ming Cult and the failure of Cheng Kun's sneak attack, the six major sects to which Lin Qing belongs are at a significant disadvantage.

The balance of power in the plot has undergone such a dramatic reversal!

What should be done?

Lin Qing fell into deep thought.

The day passed quickly.

The next day, the Emei Sect received news.

The main forces of the Shaolin Temple and the Wudang Sect, the two supreme martial arts sects, have already contacted the five major sects and are on their way here.

Lin Qing was both surprised and delighted upon hearing this.

He was delighted that the six major sects were finally all present.

He was surprised that he would finally face the Wudang Sect, feeling uneasy, fearing that he would be exposed.

There was no use in being afraid.

He went to see Master Miejue and practiced the White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique for a whole day.

By dusk, after two days of practice under Master Miejue's guidance, Lin Qing suddenly seemed to have a breakthrough, and his claw struck the target as if guided by divine inspiration.

The iron-clad wooden dummy was indented by Lin Qing's claw!

"You have improved your proficiency in the White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique by 50 points on the second day of practice."

"Your White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique has been upgraded to the second level!"

White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique Level 2: "A grappling and combat skill, D-level. The enemy must pass a muscle, reflex, and skill check with a -2 penalty, or they will be captured and controlled for 3-5 seconds. During this period, the enemy cannot act freely. Each use of this skill consumes 13 points of stamina or 3 points of internal energy. Skill effect [Empty Hand to White Blade]: If the skill is successfully executed, there is a 25% chance to seize the opponent's weapon."

"Due to your successful practice, your muscle attribute has increased by 1."

"This increase occurs with a certain probability when a skill is improved. For the D-level White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique, there is a 40% chance of a muscle attribute increase."

Lin Qing clenched his red and swollen right hand, feeling a surge of power flowing through his muscles.

With the +1 bonus from the Eagle King Wristguard for grappling skills, Lin Qing's White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique was actually at the third level, and in skill checks, he had a +6 advantage, equivalent to the fourth level's power.

This greatly boosted Lin Qing's confidence.

Unfortunately, Master Miejue indicated that she would no longer provide guidance on this Heavenly Eagle Sect technique. This tenfold practice speed could only be enjoyed up to this point.

That night, lying in bed, Lin Qing couldn't sleep and got up to continue practicing.

In this world where martial prowess is paramount, diligent practice is the most basic requirement for a strong person.

Under the moonlight, he moved like an eagle, his claws striking swiftly, looking heroic and dashing.

Zhou Zhiruo came out of Master Miejue's room and saw Lin Qing practicing diligently. She stood to one side, her gaze clear, watching him.

Lin Qing felt embarrassed and stopped practicing, stammering, "Miss Zhou, my skills are shallow, please don't laugh."

Zhou Zhiruo chuckled, "You are a direct disciple of Wudang, why do you insist on practicing this low-level White Eyebrow Eagle Claw Technique?"

Even Zhou Zhiruo despised this crude technique, and Lin Qing laughed awkwardly.

Heaven knows the difficulties he faced as a Wudang disciple.

Without practice manuals, how could he practice Wudang skills? Besides, high-level skills require high attributes, which he, with his poor physique, could not meet.

Seeing that he didn't answer, Zhou Zhiruo said softly, "Would you like to take a walk with me?"

The beauty turned and walked away.

Lin Qing knew that this was the effect of 30 points of goodwill and quickly agreed to follow.

Under the moonlight, the two walked together.

For a long time, neither spoke.

Zhou Zhiruo, as a lady, was too shy to take the initiative, but Lin Qing, as a shut-in, was very sensitive to killing and intrigue but was extremely naive when it came to pursuing women, and he didn't know how to start.

In the end, it was Zhou Zhiruo who spoke first.

"You... why didn't you take advantage of Master's good mood to propose to her?"

Lin Qing looked up in surprise and glanced at Zhou Zhiruo.

In the darkness, he couldn't see her face, but he imagined her cheeks were flushed with embarrassment.

Lin Qing cleared his throat and said loudly, "Zhiruo, don't underestimate me. As a seven-foot-tall man, how could I take advantage of someone's kindness or kick someone when they're down? Even if Master appreciates and is grateful to me, I would never use your happiness as a bargaining chip."

Zhou Zhiruo remained silent in the darkness, and after a while, she sighed softly.

"Thank you!"

Lin Qing thought to himself, "Am I worse than a beast? Could it be that she wants me to be a beast for a moment?"

Zhou Zhiruo raised her head, her expressive eyes gazing at the crescent moon hanging high in the sky, and said softly, "Why did you frame Zhang Wuji?"

Lin Qing was startled.

He had framed Zhang Wuji using Master Miejue as a white glove, how could Zhou Zhiruo see through it?

Zhou Zhiruo said coldly, "You may fool others, but not me. That day, it was definitely you who suggested to Master that she knock out Wuji and Zhuer and leave them on the path where the Green Wing Bat King would pass, to use the Bat King's hands to kill Wuji!"

Lin Qing touched his nose.

"I never expected you to discover this."

"Don't dodge the question! Why?" Zhou Zhiruo turned and looked directly at Lin Qing.

Lin Qing knew that if he answered this question poorly, he would lose Zhou Zhiruo forever.

This world, though data-driven, was full of real people.

If Zhou Zhiruo believed Lin Qing to be a villain, no amount of flattery would change her mind.

Fortunately, at this critical moment, a flash of inspiration struck Lin Qing, and he gave an answer that would make any girl tremble.

"Because of you!"

"Me?" Zhou Zhiruo was taken aback.

"Yes!" Lin Qing stepped closer to Zhou Zhiruo, "For you, I am willing to abandon the dignity and principles of a prestigious sect. For you, I can do anything, even if it means harming others. For you, I would even kill Zhang Sanfeng with joy! Not to mention Zhang Wuji, who took you away from me. As long as he is around, I have no chance of having you! I love you!"

As a lady, Zhou Zhiruo had never heard such passionate and explicit declarations of love.

She was forced to step back, stunned, with a thousand butterflies fluttering in her heart.

She had been taught from a young age that men and women should not be too close, and that the three cardinal principles and five constant virtues must be strictly observed. She felt that Lin Qing's words were highly improper and inappropriate, but deep down, a sweet feeling welled up in her heart.

At least Zhang Wuji had never said such passionate words to her.

Lin Qing knew he had a chance, and his gamble had paid off.

Just as he was about to press his advantage and win Zhou Zhiruo's heart, she covered her face and ran forward, her cheeks burning, no longer caring to question the suspected murderer.

Behind her, Lin Qing smiled.

Another day passed, and the Wudang Sect arrived.

In the central tent, Song Yuanqiao, Yu Lianzhou, Zhang Songxi, and Mo Shenggu, along with dozens of third-generation Wudang disciples, wore flowing robes, their postures graceful and dignified, inspiring admiration and respect.

Yin Li亭 and Lin Qing went forward to welcome them.

Father and son, brothers, naturally greeted each other warmly.

Song Yuanqiao, upon seeing Lin Qing standing shoulder to shoulder with Yin Li亭, immediately frowned and shouted, "Rogue, how dare you stand without respect for seniority, next to Sixth Master?"

Yin Li亭 waved his hand and laughed, "Big Brother Gang, you don't know? Qing Shu's reputation in the martial world is almost on par with mine now."

"Of course, I've heard," Mo Shenggu laughed from the side, "Wudang's Jade-Faced Mencius, capturing the three servants of the Eagle King, injuring the Green Wing Bat King, and killing the young leader of the Heavenly Eagle Cult, Yin Yewang. His recent fame has shaken the martial world; who doesn't know?"

Only then did Lin Qing realize that the "Fame in the Martial World" reputation he had earned at great cost had made him so famous.

Song Yuanqiao snorted coldly, "I fear it's all the work of Master Miejue and Sixth Brother. This boy is just seeking fame and fortune, claiming credit for others' achievements."

Master Miejue recited a Buddhist chant, "I never lie. Qing Shu's great reputation is not undeserved, nor is it the achievement of Master Yin and me. It is earned through his own efforts. Sir Song, this is not flattery."

As the leader of a sect, Song Yuanqiao did not dare to be disrespectful and raised his hand, "Master, you flatter. Qing Shu should learn more from you."

"Exactly!"

Just as Song Yuanqiao was being modest, a lean and dry old man in a hemp robe from the Kongtong Sect sneered, "The Emei and Wudang Sects flattering each other is truly nauseating. Think of Song Qing Shu, just a pale-faced scholar. Even if he has some minor achievements, how can he be said to have shaken the martial world? Ridiculous!"

Lin Qing glanced over.

Yin Li亭 whispered in his ear, "The speaker is Tang Wenliang, one of the five elders of the Kongtong Sect. These five old men have low martial arts skills but even worse character. When Master celebrated his hundredth birthday, they were among those who came up the mountain to force Fifth Master Zhang Cuishan to reveal the whereabouts of Xie Xun."

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