Chapter 55

In the evening, Wang Yue found Su Xinghe: "Sir, I've heard that you are a disciple of the Free and Easy Sect. The Free and Easy Sect is the top Daoist sect, and there must be many books in your sect. This time, I came here mainly to read the books of the Free and Easy Sect, and chess is secondary. I hope you will allow me to do so."

Su Xinghe hesitated for a moment and said, "I will consider this matter and give you a reply tomorrow."

Although Su Xinghe was a disciple of Wuyazi, he could not make decisions regarding the books. He needed to consult Wuyazi before he could respond to Wang Yue.

Wang Yue knew that his request was somewhat rash, but to become a Dan-Qi martial artist, he had to find relevant Daoist classics.

"Thank you, sir." After bidding farewell to Su Xinghe, Wang Yue returned to his residence.

...

Su Xinghe went to the interior of the stone mountain, a huge secret chamber where Wuyazi lived.

"Is it Xinghe?" Wuyazi opened his eyes and asked.

Seeing his master's appearance, Su Xinghe felt a pang of pain and said, "Master, it is your disciple."

"Has the puzzle of the chessboard been solved?"

Su Xinghe shook his head and said, "The invitation has already been sent out, and I have invited all the young talents with some reputation in the Song Dynasty. Currently, only Wang Yue from the Suzhou National Martial Arts Hall has arrived. Unfortunately, he has not been able to solve the puzzle of the chessboard."

Originally, Su Xinghe had high hopes for Wang Yue, who met all his requirements. Unfortunately, he could not solve the puzzle of the chessboard.

"Wang Yue?" Wuyazi said indifferently, "You mentioned this young man to me a few years ago. I heard he practiced some internal martial arts. How is his martial arts?"

Thinking of the mental effort Wang Yue used to solve the chessboard, Su Xinghe sighed, "Master, the martial arts of Young Hero Wang Yue are truly unfathomable. I cannot gauge his depth. Master, Young Hero Wang Yue is highly skilled and virtuous. I think we should directly pass on our martial arts to him. The puzzle of the chessboard has remained unsolved for decades, and I fear that the right person may not appear this time."

Wuyazi shook his head and said, "Because Wang Yue's martial arts are unfathomable, he is not suitable to receive my internal energy. To learn my Beiming True Qi, he would have to abandon all his internal energy, and Wang Yue would not be willing to do so. Let's wait and see. I hope that someone who can solve the puzzle of the chessboard will appear this time."

"Master, Young Hero Wang Yue wants to read the books of our Free and Easy Sect. I dare not make a decision on this matter, so I ask you to decide," Su Xinghe said.

Wuyazi did not immediately agree but said, "Tomorrow, bring Wang Yue to see me. I want to see his character."

"Yes, Master."

...

The next day, Su Xinghe said to Wang Yue, "Young Hero Wang Yue, I cannot make a decision on your request, so I cannot promise you. However, I can bring you to see someone."

Wang Yue nodded and said, "I will follow your instructions."

Wang Yue knew that Su Xinghe was going to bring him to see Wuyazi.

Wang Yue also wanted to meet the leader of the Free and Easy Sect to see how his martial arts compared to the three old men, Yelü Qiyun, and others.

Su Xinghe led Wang Yue to the secret chamber, where Wang Yue saw an old man sitting cross-legged on a stone bed.

This old man was Wuyazi.

Wuyazi had black hair and no wrinkles on his face, and it was impossible to tell from his appearance that he was in his twilight years and had little time left.

Wang Yue used his mental power to sense and thought to himself, "Wuyazi's physiological functions have completely degenerated. If it weren't for his extremely high innate true qi, he would have lost his vitality long ago."

Wuyazi's internal cultivation was on the same level as Xiao Zhan, and his combat power should be on par with Yelü Qiyun and others. However, unfortunately, his legs were already crippled, and he had lost more than eighty percent of his combat power.

"Young Hero Wang Yue, this is my respected master, the leader of the Free and Easy Sect, Wuyazi," Su Xinghe introduced.

Wang Yue stepped forward, clasped his hands, and respectfully said, "Junior Wang Yue, I pay my respects to Senior Wuyazi."

Wuyazi looked at Wang Yue, his heart surging with shock. He had imagined Wang Yue's cultivation, but he did not expect it to be so profound.

If Wang Yue were in his forties or fifties, Wuyazi would not have been surprised, but Wang Yue was very young, looking only sixteen or seventeen.

This internal martial arts was strange; the higher the cultivation, the younger the appearance, even to the point of rejuvenation.

When Wang Yue reached the Dark Force stage, he looked eighteen or nineteen. When he reached the Transformation Force stage, he looked seventeen or eighteen. Now, with one foot in the Dan-Qi stage, he looked even younger, only sixteen or seventeen.

Wang Yue was also helpless. With a pure body and no impurities in his muscles, bones, and blood, he became younger. Wang Yue suspected that after becoming a Dan-Qi martial artist, he might look like a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy.

"Good, good, good. I did not expect Young Hero Wang Yue's martial arts to have reached such a level, even making me feel ashamed," Wuyazi laughed. "Even our sect's founder, Free and Easy Zi, did not have such profound cultivation at your age. Young Hero Wang Yue, you look like you are not even twenty, right?"

Wang Yue smiled bitterly and said, "Senior, although I look young, I am not that young. I am almost twenty-six years old."

Since Wang Yue entered the secret chamber, Wuyazi had been observing him to see what kind of character he had.

Wang Yue's demeanor was sunny, like a big boy, with clear eyes and no impurities.

Wuyazi nodded inwardly. A person like Wang Yue would not have a flawed character and would not be a bad person.

"You want to read the books of our Free and Easy Sect?" Wuyazi said. "Alright, I agree. Young Hero Wang Yue, our Free and Easy Sect used to have many books, but decades ago, my senior sister Tian Shan Tonglao and my junior sister Li Qiushui took many away. The books left here are only a part, and some are incomplete. If you really want to read all the books of our Free and Easy Sect, you can go to Mount Tian Shan and the Western Xia Imperial Palace."

"Xinghe, take Young Hero Wang Yue to the library."

Su Xinghe nodded and said, "Yes, Master."

Wang Yue said, "Thank you, Senior, for your kindness."

"Cough, cough..." Wuyazi coughed.

"Master, how are you?" Su Xinghe asked anxiously.

Wang Yue walked to Wuyazi's side and channeled a stream of energy into his body, infusing him with strong vitality, making Wuyazi feel much better.

"Young Hero Wang Yue, there is no need to waste your energy on me. I am in my twilight years and cannot be cured by medicine. Alright, follow Xinghe," Wuyazi waved his hand and said.

"Senior..." Wang Yue shook his head inwardly. Wuyazi's illness was already in its final stages, and Wang Yue could do nothing. Infusing him with vitality energy could only alleviate his pain, not extend his life.

...

Wang Yue followed Su Xinghe to the library.

"Young Hero Wang Yue, these are the existing books of our Free and Easy Sect," Su Xinghe said, pointing to the bookshelves in the library.

The library was huge, and there were many books, at least a thousand volumes.

All these books were unique, with no duplicates.

"There are so many books. This is much better than the Manhua Manor," Wang Yue thought to himself.

The Manhua Manor's library was only one-twentieth the size of this one.

"Thank you, sir. I will start reading here. Please have Yuyan and Xiaohuan bring me my meals. If anyone comes to cause trouble during the chess game and you cannot handle it, please have Yuyan and Xiaohuan come and get me. I will help your sect defend against them," Wang Yue said.

Wang Yue remembered that Dingu Chunqiu should have entered the Central Plains and would come to the Deaf and Mute Valley.

...

After Su Xinghe left, Wang Yue eagerly started reading.

The books in the library were categorized.

"Martial Arts," "Medical Books," "Miscellaneous Books," and so on, divided into more than a dozen categories.

Wang Yue, being a martial artist, naturally started with the "Martial Arts" category.

"Hmm?" Wang Yue saw a book on the sect's signature martial arts, "Beiming Divine Skill?"

Wang Yue took out "Beiming Divine Skill" and read it: "It's real. I didn't expect the Free and Easy Sect to keep 'Beiming Divine Skill' in the library. If it were stolen, it would be a disaster. However, this is the Free and Easy Sect's business, not mine. I am just here to read."

After reading "Beiming Divine Skill," Wang Yue was somewhat shocked: "The creator of 'Beiming Divine Skill' was truly a genius. The sea can accommodate all rivers, and this is the highest realm of 'Beiming Divine Skill.' According to the principles of 'Beiming Divine Skill,' if one reaches great accomplishment, wouldn't they be able to absorb all true qi? However, the meridians and acupoints in the human body are of fixed size, and absorbing all true qi is somewhat unrealistic. Even Wuyazi could not reach such a realm."

Wang Yue read very quickly, and with his mental power, he could remember everything.

Every day, Wang Yue read books except for meals.

Now, Wang Yue had broadened his horizons and had a deeper understanding of the Dan-Qi stage. He could already feel the last barrier to becoming a Dan-Qi martial artist, but he was just a little short, just a little short of becoming a Dan-Qi martial artist.

"Is it that my accumulation is not enough?"

Wang Yue frowned and asked himself.

...

At the end of the month, Murong Fu finally arrived at the Deaf and Mute Valley with Bao Budong, Feng Bo'e, and Shi Ba.

"Cousin," Murong Fu called out.

Wang Yuyan was surprised to see Murong Fu and wanted to greet him, but then she remembered that she was already Wang Yue's wife and could not be with Murong Fu anymore.

Wang Yuyan immediately stepped back a few steps and said coolly, "Cousin, I didn't expect you to come."

Wang Yuyan was here, so Wang Yue must also be here. Murong Fu looked around but did not see Wang Yue.

"Cousin, that shameless Wang Yue must have come too. Where is he?" Murong Fu's voice was filled with intense hatred.

Xiaohuan frowned, gripped her saber, and said coldly, "Young Master Murong, please be respectful in your words."

Murong Fu had just arrived, and Duan Yu followed shortly after.

"Wang Girl," Duan Yu used the Lingbo Microstep and quickly reached Wang Yuyan's side, surprised.

"Clang!"

Xiaohuan drew her saber and blocked Duan Yu, saying, "Young Master Duan, please be respectful and stay away from my lady."

"Lady?" Duan Yu asked in confusion.

Duan Yu did not know that Wang Yuyan had already married Wang Yue.

Bao Budong sneered, "The Duan family of Dali is also shameless. Hmph!"

"The Duan family of Dali?"

A deep voice came from the shadows, using ventriloquism.

"Is it Duan Zhengchun?"

An old man with a cane led three others, using lightness skills to enter the Deaf and Mute Valley. It was the Four Evils.

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