Chapter 331: Chapter 220: Master’s Martial Arts Talent, Legendary Black Tiger Heart Strike (Part 2)

The True Skill Sect has been taught, but it’s only forms and intentions, where are the techniques?

This treacherous disciple, his skills in being a teacher are not even one percent of his Martial Dao talent."

Bai Qi silently acknowledged in his heart, but did not agree out loud.

After all, his master is narrow-minded, and if word got out, he’d definitely hold it against him.

"Ah Qi, how long do you plan to stay in Yihai Prefecture this time?"

Chen Xing carefully looked at Bai Qi, feeling deeply regretful, like seeing a fine piece of jade being played with by a boorish man.

Such a good seedling, let to grow wildly by that treacherous disciple, only occasionally watered when thought of.

Truly a waste!

Oh!

It seems Master is about to reward me with gold coins!

"Three to five days..."

Bai Qi observed Chen Xing’s expression and, suddenly enlightened, changed his words:

"Or maybe seven or eight days."

Chen Xing frowned tightly, this is too short, to nurture a Daoist one can’t take shortcuts.

Seeing the master’s changing expression, Bai Qi continued:

"This disciple has been alone since childhood, drifting without support on the Black Water River with Ah Di, and today seeing Master, I somehow feel a deep closeness, unable to resist the urge to serve by your side on behalf of my master, to show filial piety, just regret not having time..."

What a good child!

Recalling the days of accepting Ninghai Zen, everyday was chaos, that boy was lazy in everything, cooking rice half-cooked, chopping wood sloppily, and had a knack for sneaking off to fish and sleep by the Nu Yun River.

Never experienced such considerate filial piety as Bai Qi!

"Ah, Ah Qi."

Chen Xing sighed long:

"If it weren’t for my old age and weakened skills, unable to beat that treacherous disciple, I would definitely take back the position of Sect Leader of Tongwen Hall and expel him, then accept you as a disciple.

Your master has good aptitude, but he doesn’t understand respecting and honoring the elders, in this regard, he is far inferior to you, Ah Qi!"

How would the seniority be counted?

Bai Qi’s lips twitched, are you two just having fun with this?

Does Tongwen Hall have a tradition of removing masters and expelling disciples upon becoming Sect Leader?

Hmph, when I have my way...

He suppressed the upward curve of his lips, continuing to play the role of the obedient disciple grandson:

"Master, please don’t say that, this disciple is lacking in many ways, and there is a long road ahead.

Master’s talent is extraordinary, learning from all schools, being able to surpass is definitely due to your meticulous teaching.

Now, this disciple is fortunate to meet Master, to receive a bit of guidance is an inexhaustible benefit for life, truly a profound blessing!"

Such a caring and obedient disciple, how could he end up in the hands of my disciple!

Chen Xing resolved, Ninghai Zen must not be allowed to delay Qi Lang, that boy who relies purely on talent, can teach but a hammer?

I have to step in personally!

"Ah Qi, stay at the Inheritance Hall for these days, I’ll have Zirong prepare a room for you. You effortlessly won against Yan Qing from Five Dragon Sect, and even with a Second-Training Body, you overpowered Du Ping from Iron Buddha Sect at Third-Stage Skin Cultivation, truly impressive!

Searching throughout Hundred Rings Square and even Yihai Prefecture, it would be hard to find such a good seedling as you!"

Chen Xing walked by the water’s edge, stopped under a large willow tree, and said earnestly:

"A martial artist’s victory or defeat depends on three factors: talent, cultivation technique quality, and realm height.

In the first two, you excel, and in the last one, given time, joining the Grandmasters isn’t difficult.

You must have heard of the three preliminary statutes of Tongwen Hall."

This white-haired like snow, mighty and towering master, recited in a very complex tone:

"When encountering challenges or seeking battle, one must have a heart without fear or emotion; even if they are divine, buddha, demon, or ghost, one must put forth all effort to slay them, to prove one’s cultivation!

The core disciples of Tongwen Hall rarely have a smooth path. Even your master, with talent ranking in the top five, has been embarrassed before.

When I was outside the County City, making a living at Ten Directions Ferry, I was already past the Fourth Cultivation Grandmaster barrier.

But ten years ago, your master was chased by prominent families in Yihai Prefecture to the point of panic, several times almost cornered by a group of old folks, I never intervened.

The rules of Tongwen Hall are set, whoever your master sees as an adversary or challenger, he has to bear it himself, whether to live or die, depends on his ability!"

Bai Qi held his breath, attentively listening.

"Now you hear about Ninghai Zen’s achievements, perhaps you feel it’s glorious.

But you haven’t seen him bloody and broken-boned, crawling into my small Martial Arts Hall by the Nu Yun River. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

At your age, he once said to me, he wants Tongwen Hall’s reputation to surpass all martial establishments in Yihai Prefecture, to enter the Divine Capital, to ascend the Simurgh Platform.

Thus, peers were never his opponents.

Being Ninghai Zen’s disciple, you don’t need to have a competitive heart, but you need to have this mindset and preparation.

Under the plaque of Tongwen Hall, there are many deep-seated feuds.

Those people won’t adhere to martial virtue with you."

Bai Qi nodded, he had always insisted on breaking through the Third Skin Refining Barrier before entering Yihai Prefecture, for this reason.

By then, he could comprehend True Skill and fully unleash the mighty power of the Nine Oxen and Two Tigers.

Below the Four Cultivation Grandmasters, even when facing formidable enemies who have achieved perfect attainments, there’s strength for a fight.

"These days, there are too many old masters who like to stifle genius, one must be careful."

Bai Qi’s mind fluttered, continuing to make his eyes wide, presenting a thirst for knowledge attitude, allowing the master to feel more comfortable imparting heartful guidance.

Chen Xing closed two fingers together, lightly tapping on the forehead, as if extracting his own spiritual comprehension.

"Your physique, Qi blood, and even spirit are exceptional, like a piece of precious iron, needing not much forging to cast a weapon.

But the artisan’s skill is exquisite to bring out the best in the material. Your Five Grand Captures are well-trained, but not unified.