Chapter 37

Just like "Dreams Hard to Rest," at this moment, countless people were reading "Martial Arts Story."

After the introduction of the concept of "neili" (internal energy) in the previous issue, countless people were restless due to the novel and intriguing setting. However, there were no novels about neili available on the market. They felt like they were standing inside a frosted glass, able to vaguely see the wonderful world outside but unable to see it clearly, which made them itchy with anticipation.

In this situation, He Shuo's "Seven Spells of the Wild Wind" timely introduced new chapters about neili, satisfying their craving. Unfortunately, he only updated six thousand words and then directed everyone to pay attention to the "Martial Arts" magazine.

Yizhan Qianji sat in his chair, his breathing stopped, and his eyes, filled with frustration, showed a hint of excitement.

Because he saw the place where the old beggar taught the sword technique!

Beggar! Sword technique!

This beggar had already appeared during the day, seemingly accidentally striking the acupoint of Lü Tong from Mount Taihang, revealing his extraordinary skills.

That night, he appeared like a divine dragon, showing his extraordinary skills with just a glimpse.

The book described it as follows:

The old beggar suddenly stopped laughing and sighed, "Qi Changfa, Qi Changfa, your ruthlessness is truly remarkable." He shook his head and said, "Give me the sword." Di Yun turned the sword handle and handed it over. The old beggar took the long sword and softly recited, "A lone swan comes from the sea, not daring to look at the pond." He began to dance with the sword. With the sword in his hand, he seemed to transform into a different person, his figure steady and his sword movements graceful, no longer the decrepit and shabby man he had been before.

Yizhan Qianji was captivated, and he had already guessed the identity of the beggar.

If he knew the "Tang Poetry Sword Technique" and recognized Qi Changfa, it had to be Yan Daping, Qi Changfa's second senior brother, mentioned earlier!

"Looks like this old man is an unparalleled master. Hehe, if Di Yun learns these three wonderful moves, I wonder how powerful he will become!" Yizhan Qianji thought to himself.

Sure enough, next, Di Yun unleashed his power, defeating the eight disciples of the Wan family with ease, demonstrating the full strength of the two sword techniques.

When he read the last word, Yizhan Qianji seemed to wake up, hurriedly flipping to the next page. Seeing it was an advertisement and the main text had ended, he let out a sigh of relief, but his mind was still immersed in that world.

"This story of 'Dagger of the Linked City' seems quite simple, just a country boy who goes to the city, fails, and then learns a miraculous move to defeat his enemies. This kind of plot is common in old novels, but why is it so captivating, making people feel like they are quietly standing by, watching everything unfold?"

Yizhan Qianji typed and sent his thoughts, and immediately, the "Martial Arts Story" forum gained another post.

At this time, the forum already had many people, and his post received over a dozen replies as soon as it was posted.

Dreams Hard to Rest: "Yes! But in the previous issue, it was said that with neili, one can walk on water and strike from the air. However, in this chapter, none of the characters seem to have such abilities, except for the beggar who might be Yan Daping."

Lian Gege: "How can you say that? The old beggar used a broken bowl and a bamboo stick to strike Lü Tong's acupoint during the day, and at night, he used a bamboo stick to stick to the sword like glue. Isn't that the use of neili?"

Mo Mo Ming: "Compared to the fighting scenes, I think the emotional drama is better written. Little Master Qi Fang is simply perfect, treating Di Yun so well. I just wonder if they will end up together. After all, in novels, uncomplicated love stories are not considered good..."

Xiao Shu: Top! (This reply, though only one word, vividly expresses deep admiration for the story, perfectly embodying the highest level of literature where a thousand words are condensed into one. It highlights the author's extraordinary literary skills, with profound meaning and rare quality. The exclamation mark at the end adds the finishing touch, resonating with the entire text and stirring the reader's soul. With this exclamation mark, the reply reaches a new level of sophistication, truly remarkable!)

Wan Tian Fei: Damn!! (This reply, though only one word, is grammatically precise, well-structured, and catchy. It succinctly expresses deep admiration and emotion for the story. Each word is powerful and moving, demonstrating the author's solid writing skills and spontaneous writing techniques, as well as innovative creativity. The exclamation mark at the end is the finishing touch, adding depth and elevating the theme. It perfectly captures the author's feelings, evoking deep emotion and nostalgia, making it a masterpiece of replies and a perfect blessing.)

Nimmir: F**k!... (Though only one word, it is earth-shattering, unprecedented, and unparalleled. A simple "f**k" encapsulates the essence of 5000 years of Chinese culture, deeply expressing the commenter's feelings. It proves that the author is a righteous hero who stands up for justice. The comment perfectly complements the theme, is easy to understand, and resonates deeply. It is quick, accurate, and powerful, proving the commenter's extensive knowledge and literary talent. It will likely be included in elementary school textbooks in 500 years, like Tang poetry and Song lyrics, and the author will be celebrated alongside historical figures like Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu, Li Bai, Du Fu, and Yue Fei. Let's gather our energy and shout: F**k...!)

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After browsing the forum for a while, Lin Mu found that among the new characters, the most popular were not the protagonist Di Yun or the little master Qi Fang. The most speculated about was still the beggar suspected to be the second senior brother, Yan Daping.

The beggar's typical items, a broken bowl and a bamboo stick, seemed to form the image of a transcendent master, making him far more impressive than characters like the Five Cloud Hands Wan Zhen Shan and the Taihang Bandit.

On that day, thousands of book fans approached beggars on the street to chat.

Yizhan Qianji was one of them.

He found a very handsome young beggar on the street, who seemed even more suspicious because of his youth...

"Brother, how did you end up like this? What's your name? Do you have any 'Linked City Sword Technique' or 'Tang Poetry Sword Technique' to teach me?" Yizhan Qianji asked eagerly.

The beggar looked up at him and sighed, "My name is Liu Shaochong. I write web novels, but I get no rewards or subscriptions. Even the recommendation votes, which refresh daily, are not given to me by those shameless people. So I have to beg on the street. Damn, if I find out who those guys are, I'll tear off their legs!!..."

PS: Cough, I realized a mistake. In the previous two chapters, I mistakenly typed 'Lingxu Shangren' as 'Lingnue Shangren'... Sweat, thank Lingxu Shangren for the 588 and zrcjs for the 598 donations.

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