13: In the Sutra Library, I was happy to learn boxing skills

The Scripture Pavilion has three floors. Outer Sect Disciples are only allowed on the first floor, Inner Sect Disciples can enter the second floor, and the third floor is only accessible to Inner Sect Elders or Disciples with permission from higher-ups.

Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills are divided into Heaven Rank, Earth Rank, Profound Rank, and Yellow Rank.

Among the three floors, the first floor is the largest, containing only Yellow Rank Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills.

Don't underestimate Yellow Rank ones; they can sell for thousands of Origin Stones in a shop.

For example, the three major Families in Qingshan Town can establish themselves in the town with just one Yellow Rank Cultivation Technique, and if they possess a Profound Rank one, it will be cherished as a Family heirloom.

Besides the three major Families in Qingshan Town, the other weaker Families do not have their own Cultivation Techniques; to Cultivate, they can only become vassals of the three major Families.

Therefore, the Cloud Ripple Sect is quite generous to Outer Sect Disciples; at least on the first floor of the Scripture Pavilion, there are many Yellow Rank Advanced Martial Skills and Cultivation Techniques. If these were outside, they would definitely be frantically snatched up by small Families.

Lin Yuan's objective was clear: he went directly to the Yellow Rank Advanced bookshelf to choose.

After all, if he could choose a good one, he certainly wouldn't pick a bad one.

“Vajra Palm, Ruyi Fist, Shattering Stone Seal, Wind cut Finger…”

Muttering the names of various Martial Skills, he was momentarily unsure which to choose.

These Martial Skills were of the same Rank, but he didn't know which one was most suitable for him.

“Wait, why is there a Yellow Rank Low-Grade Martial Skill here?”

Lin Yuan was scanning the bookshelves when his gaze was suddenly drawn to a brown book.

The Rank label on its cover read “Yellow Rank Low-Grade.”

A Yellow Rank Low-Grade Martial Skill was actually mixed in with the Yellow Rank Advanced bookshelf?

This wasn't right, was it?

With a puzzled mind, he picked up the Martial Skill, opened the cover, and saw the description of the Martial Skill on the first page.

【Tongbei Fist, Yellow Rank Low-Grade Martial Skill. This fist technique emphasizes activating the meridians to generate force. It has a total of nine forms. Each form executed will produce a meridian sound, with each sound surpassing the previous one. For every sound produced, the Rank of the Martial Skill will be elevated. If all nine sounds can be produced, it can rival an Earth Rank Advanced Martial Skill.】

Earth Rank Advanced!

Lin Yuan was shocked!

This was too powerful, wasn't it?

Earth Rank Martial Skill! That was an Earth Rank Martial Skill!

Even a top School like the Cloud Ripple Sect probably didn't have many.

How could there be such a Martial Skill on the first floor of this Scripture Pavilion?

“Although this fist technique claims to be able to rival Earth Rank Advanced, producing all nine sounds perfectly must be extremely difficult, otherwise everyone would choose this Martial Skill.”

Lin Yuan deduced in his mind.

“Xiao Yuan, choose this Tongbei Fist.”

Just as he was hesitating, Ao Ling霜's voice suddenly rang out.

“Hmm? Sister Shuang, why do you say that?”

“This fist technique emphasizes meridian activation, which complements your Nine Yang Divine Meridian. Every sound you produce will be empowered by the Divine Vein’s Yang Qi, doubling its power.”

Doubling!

Lin Yuan's eyes lit up: “Does that mean if I can produce nine sounds, its power will be comparable to a Heaven Rank Martial Skill?”

“That's right. Even if you can't produce nine sounds, the power of one or two sounds will be enough to rival a Profound Rank Martial Skill.”

“Good! Then I'll choose this one!”

Lin Yuan decisively put away the fist technique, then casually picked another Cultivation Technique, and turned to walk out.

Noticing the young man coming out, the Old Man was somewhat surprised: “You've already chosen so quickly?”

“Yes, Disciple has chosen.”

“Which Martial Skill and Cultivation Technique did you choose?”

“I chose this Cultivation Technique, and this Martial Skill.”

Lin Yuan displayed the two texts to him.

“Tongbei Fist…”

Lightly muttering these three words, the Old Man couldn't help but sneer: “Kid, you chose this Martial Skill because you read its description, didn't you?”

He didn't say anything about the Cultivation Technique, but the Martial Skill the other party chose made him unable to resist speaking.

“Yes.”

“Heh heh, another one deceived by a Martial Skill's description.”

“Elder, what do you mean by that?”

“This Tongbei Fist is indeed remarkable when successfully Cultivated, but have you considered how difficult it is to produce the sounds?”

“According to Elder, is this Tongbei Fist very difficult to produce sounds with?”

“It's more than just difficult; even the current Old Ancestor of the Lin Family can only produce six sounds. You know, he is a powerful Cultivator of the Purple Mansion Realm. His talent needs no further explanation from me, does it?”

Purple Mansion Realm!

Lin Yuan's expression was slightly startled. A Cultivator who could Cultivate to such a Realm was one in a million, and their talent must be extremely high.

Yet, even such a powerful Cultivator could only produce six sounds. How many sounds could he produce?

The Old Man continued: “Most Disciples who Cultivate this fist technique can't even produce one sound, let alone seven or eight. Someone with that kind of talent hasn't been born yet.”

Lin Yuan couldn't help but ask: “Which Family did you just say the Lin Family was? Are they in our Eastern Region?”

The Old Man explained: “The Lin Family is an ancient Family, quite powerful, no weaker than our Cloud Ripple Sect. Their Family is located in the western part of the Eastern Region, quite far from us.”

“Why did you specifically mention the Lin Family's Old Ancestor?”

“Because the Tongbei Fist was created by an Old Ancestor of the Lin Family. That was an existence who could govern the heavens and the earth, whose reputation resounded throughout the continent. He was also the only person in history to produce all nine sounds of the Tongbei Fist.”

“To be able to produce nine sounds, this Lin Family Old Ancestor was truly remarkable.”

“Alright, kid, I've told you all that to let you know that this Martial Skill isn't that easy to Cultivate. You should quickly go and exchange it for another one, otherwise, if you can't even produce one sound, you'll have wasted your chance to choose a Martial Skill.”

Facing the Old Man's persuasion, Lin Yuan firmly stated: “Thank you, Senior, for the information. Disciple still wishes to choose this Martial Skill.”

The Old Man, hearing this, no longer tried to persuade him, and softly said: “Alright, you young people, you always have to hit a wall before you realize your mistakes.”

Lin Yuan smiled: “Hitting a wall might not necessarily be a bad thing for Disciple.”

“Alright, I, this Old Man, still need to rest. Register your name and Martial Skill, then you can leave.”

Lin Yuan followed the instructions, then slightly cupped his hands towards the Old Man before turning to leave.

On the rocking chair, the Old Man closed his eyes and softly murmured: “Lin Yuan… he also has the surname Lin. What a coincidence.”

…

In the bamboo forest outside the Scripture Pavilion.

“Xiao Yuan, why didn't you carefully choose a Cultivation Technique?”

“Because I've already Cultivated one.”

“What Cultivation Technique?”

“Some Divine Skill of Yin and Yang Creation or something. The name is very long, so let's just call it Yin Yang Divine Skill.”

“Is this Cultivation Technique so formidable? It actually dares to call itself a Divine Skill?”

“I don't know either. Sister Shuang, have you heard of this Cultivation Technique?”

“Never heard of it.”

“Alright, actually this Cultivation Technique is quite beneficial for a Cultivator's improvement, it's just that the Cultivation method is a bit special.”

“What's special about it?”

“Ahem, it requires Dual Cultivation.”

At this, Lin Yuan felt a little embarrassed.

“Dual Cultivation?”

Ao Ling霜's expression turned strange upon hearing this: “Xiao Yuan, you haven't already Dual Cultivated with a woman, have you?”

“Yes.”

“Who is the other party?”

“You've met her.”

“Could it be your Shiniang?”

“Mm…”

“You brat, you actually managed to even get your Shiniang?”

“No, no, she was the one who asked for it.”

“She asked to Dual Cultivate with you?”

“Mm.”

“Tsk tsk tsk, you two Master and Disciple, you really know how to have fun.”

“Sister Shuang is joking. We are just doing it to become stronger. As for the Cultivation process, that's not important.”

“That's right. As long as it can accelerate becoming stronger, it's nothing.”

“Sister Shuang, don't you think we're strange?”

“No, what's so strange about it? Although she is your Shiniang, I see that her husband has already passed away, right? Since she has no man, it's not cheating and doesn't violate morals.”

“Sister Shuang, you truly understand reason.”

“Heh heh, instead of being constrained by the relationship between the two of you, why not find a way to find a few more women to Dual Cultivate with?”

“This… let's take it slow. For now, having Shiniang alone is enough.”

“Mm, in short, you should become stronger as soon as possible, so I can also recover from my injuries quickly.”