70: You came at the right time

Over the next seven days, Jiang Chen also accompanied Cheng Yurou and the others, visiting several scenic spots near Dongfeng Town.

After all, it was a martial Dao world, and with the strict laws of the Great Lan Dynasty, order was generally stable.

Even if there were any nefarious activities, they were all carried out in secret.

Things like a powerful family brazenly snatching a civilian girl in the street generally wouldn't happen.

However, it would be similar to Young Master Wu, who would use some underhanded tricks to scheme against you.

After all, if they were reported, they would have evidence, leaving you no choice but to suffer in silence.

Martial artists were not foolish; on the contrary, they were very clever, and some even sharpened their wits to specifically plot and engage in sinister deeds.

In this regard, the imperial court, even if it wished to intervene, was powerless.

Jiang Chen also enjoyed a few days of leisure.

With the resolution of the demonic den's hidden danger and the eradication of the Ding Family's demons, Dongfeng Town's popularity gradually returned.

Outside Dongfeng Town, there was a river with beautiful scenery on both banks.

Jiang Chen rented a luxurious cruise ship and took the girls out for a tour.

The cruise ship had two decks, upper and lower.

Xia Si柠 and the others were fishing on the lower deck.

Cheng Yurou was in her room, perusing books.

Cheng Yurou had always loved reading, but her family's conditions didn't allow for it. Now that Jiang Chen had started to undertake great endeavors, Cheng Yurou understood that to keep up with Jiang Chen's pace, she not only needed to improve her cultivation but also her knowledge and horizons.

Jiang Chen, meanwhile, sat cross-legged beside her.

He was examining the Ming Long Fist Jade Slip with his Divine Soul power.

He was deeply immersed in the Ming Long Fist True Meaning Diagram.

"Creak."

Yang Shishi pushed the door open.

In her hands was a tray, on which were many freshly cut fruits.

"You're all so diligent. I cut some fruit for you."

Jiang Chen opened his eyes.

Cheng Yurou immediately saw the washed pineapples on the plate and exchanged a knowing smile with Jiang Chen.

"Shishi, you should also join us and have some."

The night was silent.

On the deck.

Jiang Chen struck a pose, the Ming Long Fist's operational method replaying in his mind.

This Earth Rank fist technique was indeed quite profound.

It used Qi and blood to mobilize Body Tempering Qi, transforming it into a Jiaolong (flood Dragon) phantom, accompanied by the roar of a Dragon.

"Initiation, Minor Perfection, Great Perfection!"

"Even at the Initiation level, one can achieve a punch that unleashes a hundred-zhang Jiaolong phantom, with a Dragon roar that can echo ten li!"

"At Minor Perfection, a single punch can produce a three-hundred-zhang Jiaolong phantom fist-force, with a Dragon roar that can travel a hundred li!"

"At Great Perfection, the Jiaolong phantom can reach five hundred zhang, and the Dragon roar can be heard a thousand li away!"

"Of course, these effects can be controlled; these are just the results achievable under extreme conditions."

"The Dragon roar is also a type of sound wave attack, making it difficult to guard against."

The Secret Manual also contained a Martial Dao True Meaning Diagram.

Jiang Chen felt as if he were present in that environment, witnessing a powerful white-robed fist master unleash a punch from the peak of a myriad mountains.

The colossal phantom blotted out the sky, plunging the world into darkness. Aside from the over six-hundred-zhang Jiaolong phantom, the terrifying sound even caused rivers thousands of li away to rupture.

With this level of Martial Dao True Meaning comprehension, Jiang Chen's speed in comprehending Ming Long Fist was remarkably fast.

"No wonder everyone wants to contend for Martial Dao True Meaning Diagrams."

"Or perhaps it's due to the improvement of my Divine Soul cultivation."

"Nevertheless, after only three days of cultivation, I've already reached the Minor Perfection stage."

Jiang Chen attempted to unleash a punch.

Boom!

A crisp whistling sound.

The fist-force mobilized the Body Tempering Qi within Jiang Chen's body, transforming it into a small snake phantom only three inches long, which instantly shot towards the river surface.

And on the river surface, it swiftly darted like an arrow to three hundred zhang away.

The ripples on the water were also divided by a vibrating fist sound, maintaining the split state for a full three breaths before the water surface merged again.

"Young Master, the river gets very cold at night. Please take care of your health."

Xia Si柠 brewed a pot of hot tea for Jiang Chen.

She sat beside him, watching him practice and also tending to the fire.

When Jiang Chen rested, she quickly served him tea and wiped away his sweat.

Xia Sixuan also sat nearby, but at this point, she was furiously dozing off.

"Thank you, Xuan'er."

"Ning'er, I'll teach you archery," Jiang Chen said thoughtfully.

Everyone's talents were different.

Under Jiang Chen's observation, Xia Si柠 was bold yet meticulous, calm and composed, possessing the ideal personality of a hunter.

"Okay... will it be too much trouble for Young Master...?"

"No, follow me."

Jiang Chen led Xia Si柠 to the edge of the deck.

He took out the Dragon Horn Bow.

A good longbow could help a beginner get into the rhythm more easily.

Moreover, the Dragon Horn Bow could summon Qi arrows, eliminating the need to waste actual arrows.

"Shoulders down, engage your lower abdomen, tighten your core."

"The hand holding the bow, push the tiger's mouth outward. The hand pulling the string, ensure your fingers don't touch the fletching..."

"Maintain steady breathing, and release only when you've locked onto the target..."

Jiang Chen meticulously instructed Xia Si柠.

Xia Si柠's archery talent was quite high.

Most importantly, Xia Si柠 was able to calm herself down.

"That's very good. Your balance is excellent, very suitable for archery."

"Once you're more familiar, I'll teach you archery techniques," Jiang Chen praised.

Xia Si柠's talent was indeed very high, and she could control her strength exceptionally well.

Although Jiang Chen also had some insights into archery, he was far from Xia Si柠's level.

"Thank you for your praise, Young Master..."

Xia Si柠 felt incredibly happy to receive Jiang Chen's personal private instruction.

After all, Jiang Chen was very busy now.

She felt immense joy that he could spare time specifically to accompany her.

Xia Sixuan, waking up from a daze, looked around but didn't find her sister or Jiang Chen, so she immediately got up to search for them.

She then saw the two of them in a corner, deeply engrossed with each other.

Xia Sixuan immediately pouted.

"Oh, sister, you're secretly meeting Young Master! That's so disloyal! I want to join too."

"Xuan'er, don't talk nonsense. Young Master is teaching me archery."

Xia Si柠's cheeks immediately flushed red.

After all, she was still a young girl and cared about her reputation.

"Xuan'er, you've come at just the right time. Come and learn with us."

Jiang Chen called out.

On this swaying boat, he instructed the two Xia sisters in archery techniques.

The two girls grew a little tired from learning and started to playfully urge Jiang Chen to demonstrate his archery skills.

Jiang Chen couldn't refuse. He took the Dragon Horn Bow.

With a gentle pull and release of the bowstring, he easily shot a fresh flower on the bank several hundred zhang away.

Although the two girls couldn't see that far, they both clapped and cheered.

"Young Master's archery is truly excellent, and his aim is so precise."