217: Tracking Shi Potian

“Axiu, we cannot meet them openly, but we can meet in secret. Headmaster Yue cannot possibly guard that couple forever.”

Shi Potian chuckled and blinked.

Bai Axiu was stunned, then realized, “Dog Brother, you’ve actually learned to use your brain now.”

Bai Axiu said in surprise.

“Anyway, with my strength, sneaking into Huashan isn’t difficult. This time, I’ll definitely be able to ask for some useful information,” Shi Potian said confidently.

When the others saw Shi Potian express his stance, they all smiled.

However, they still added, “Young Hero, you must be extra careful. That Yue Buqun is unfathomable and uses devious methods; he might have some way to monitor this.”

“However, Yue Buqun wants to hold the Martial Arts Assembly recently to elect a Martial Arts Alliance Leader. If you could participate, Young Hero, you would surely astonish everyone.”

“But I’m not his match right now. Even if I participate, the result will just be defeat, so I’m afraid it’s meaningless. However, you are right about one thing: while he is busy selecting the Martial Arts Alliance Leader, I can sneak into Huashan to find the Xuan Su Manor Couple and ask them. I imagine he won’t be able to split his attention then,” Shi Potian said with a beaming smile.

The others wanted to persuade him further, but Shi Potian was no fool.

“Seniors, you don’t need to say any more. If I had sufficient strength, I wouldn’t need you to tell me; I would go and ask him. But since I am no match for him now, there’s no need to court humiliation. I don’t think you Seniors need to court humiliation either; you might as well just follow Headmaster Yue.”

Shi Potian had always been direct, so he said it straight to the people present.

As soon as these words were spoken, the people present immediately looked embarrassed, and many of them looked ugly.

Because these words, although facts, were indeed too hurtful when spoken by Shi Potian.

Some wanted to get angry, but thinking of the person in front of them—despite his young age and silly appearance—he was an expert who could trade blows with Yue Buqun.

Even if they got angry, it wouldn’t help; it would only make them a laughingstock.

Of course, this all assumed the youth in front of them was telling the truth and was truly someone who had fought Yue Buqun.

Although they couldn’t verify this at the moment, at the very least, it seemed they were no match for the other party.

Therefore, even though Shi Potian spoke very directly and made them feel awkward, no one got angry.

Shi Potian looked a bit silly, but if he lost control during a fight, it wouldn’t be worth it if they suffered casualties.

Especially since they needed Shi Potian, not the other way around.

Even if Shi Potian couldn’t handle Yue Buqun now, with the talent he had shown, one day he would definitely be able to stand at Yue Buqun’s current height.

He was also the only person they had discovered so far who had a chance to deal with Yue Buqun.

Even if it was in the future, it was still a glimmer of hope.

Otherwise, they would really have to let Yue Buqun do whatever he wanted.

And having an existence capable of threatening Yue Buqun could also make Yue Buqun somewhat wary.

“Little Brother is joking. With Little Brother’s talent, you will reach that Realm sooner or later,” a few people said with forced smiles.

“Yes, the Young Hero is too modest,” everyone said sheepishly.

“The various Schools of the Martial Forest have their own principles; how can they be controlled by one person at will? That would cause big problems. But since the Young Hero is unwilling to come forward, we certainly cannot force you.”

“I understand what you Seniors mean. If there is an opportunity, I will explain the situation to Headmaster Yue. I assume Headmaster Yue does not mean it that way,” Shi Potian said.

The others could only smile and had nothing more to say.

Shortly after, Shi Potian left with Bai Axiu.

“Dog Brother, I think these people have ill intentions. Their words are all implying that you should go and risk your life against Headmaster Yue. They are truly terrible,” Bai Axiu said angrily.

Although Bai Axiu was naive, she could still see this much.

Therefore, Bai Axiu pouted, looking unhappy.

“Axiu, don’t worry. I only want to help you find out the whereabouts of Grandpa Bai,” Shi Potian said, holding his head high. “I won’t get involved in what these people are saying. I have no grudge against Yue Buqun. I won’t do anything until I investigate the truth.”

“That’s good,” Bai Axiu breathed a sigh of relief.

“These people really refuse to give up.”

Huashan.

Ning Yuan heard his subordinate’s report and sneered disdainfully, “A bunch of clowns who think they’ve found a life-saving straw. Let them be.”

“Leader, shouldn’t we deal with these people?” the subordinate beside him asked.

“They are just clowns. You may go,” Ning Yuan closed his eyes and instructed indifferently.

“Yes!”

After the person left, Ning Yuan regulated his breathing for a moment and opened his eyes again.

[World: Smiling Proud Wanderer, Xia Ke Island]

[Time to Departure: 600 days (1 day in Main World)]

[Luck: 950 (Can be exchanged for Main Body martial arts)]

[Current Identity: Yue Buqun]

[Current Talent: Dual Cultivation of Blessing and Wisdom (Inactive)]

[Cultivation: Middle Stage of Aperture Opening]

[Martial Arts: Bei Ming Divine Skill, Seven-String Formless Sword, Five Mountains Divine Sword, Nine Swords of Dugu...]

“Six hundred days left.”

“According to the current progress, in another ten months, I should be able to condense the other apertures and then enter the next Realm, the Late Stage of Aperture Opening—that is, opening the Ancestral Aperture between the eyebrows and condensing Divine Sense.”

“Once the Ancestral Aperture between the eyebrows is opened and Divine Sense is condensed, I can project my Divine Sense, achieving 720-degree omnidirectional awareness, and simultaneously use Divine Sense to injure others.”

Ning Yuan thought to himself. Divine Sense was more important than one’s limbs.

If limbs are broken, a person might not die, but if the Divine Sense is injured, one will be an idiot if not dead.

Becoming an idiot is more painful than death, let alone having broken hands and feet.

Even blindness is nothing compared to becoming an idiot.

Especially since those who can Cultivate to this Realm are all renowned figures in their regions, and in the Main World, they are also big shots with great fame. If they were to become idiots or fools, the mere thought of such a scene was terrifying.

Therefore, compared to the danger of condensing the innate nine apertures, opening the Ancestral Aperture between the eyebrows was even more dangerous.

However, for the current Ning Yuan, the risk was very small.

Because he already possessed the complete Cultivation Technique and insight.

It could be said that he was standing at a certain height, effectively having experienced it all invisibly.

He was already extremely familiar with all the critical points for the Breakthrough.

As long as there were no accidents, he could proceed smoothly.

“Once I open the Ancestral Aperture between the eyebrows and condense Divine Sense, I can prepare for Rebirth.”

“Once I can achieve Rebirth...”

Ning Yuan’s gaze sharpened.

Even in the Main World, people in the Rebirth Realm were not commonly seen; they were all renowned big shots.

After longing for a while, Ning Yuan began to regulate his breathing again, calming his mind.

He got up and left the room.

After meeting Ning Zhongze and Madam Wang, Ning Yuan came to another courtyard.

“Brother Shi, how is your body recovering today?” Ning Yuan asked with a smile.

Mei Fanggu stood to the side.

As for Min Rou, she was in the pavilion.

Apparently, she was unwilling to stand with Mei Fanggu.

“Thank you for your concern, Brother Yue. It has been much better recently, but...” Shi Qing said, revealing a dejected expression. “It’s a pity that my limbs are crippled; I can never stand up again.”

“Brother Shi, don’t worry too much. I promised you that I would help you find the black jade muscle regeneration balm to heal your injuries. I already have a lead now. Once I become the Martial Arts Alliance Leader, I can ask Wudang about the black jade muscle regeneration balm and see if Wudang still has any remaining. If they do, then things will be simple, and I can give it to you to use directly.”

“If Wudang doesn’t have it, I can still find clues to the black jade muscle regeneration balm and thereby find its location.”

Ning Yuan had a look of determination.

“Brother Yue, you must not do this because of my affairs.”

Hearing this, Shi Qing was a bit agitated. “Once a Martial Arts Alliance Leader appears, although they can mobilize the resources of the entire Martial Forest and become the Supreme of the Martial Forest, they will also be hated, and who knows how people will curse in private.”

“Although Brother Yue has high martial arts skills, if you do this, I fear you will be met with hostility from the entire Martial Forest, and it will also have a huge impact on your reputation. Even if I get the black jade muscle regeneration balm, I will feel uneasy!”

Shi Qing said excitedly, with earnest words.

“Brother Shi, you don’t need to worry. My mind is made up. Moreover, I want to be the Martial Arts Alliance Leader not just for this matter, but also for the harmony and peace of our Central Plains Martial Forest.”

“Over the years, various Schools have been attacking each other, grudges have continuously accumulated, there have been numerous casualties, and despite the various Schools calling themselves the Righteous Path, their actions are like the Demonic Path, sometimes even worse than the Demonic Path.”

“For the likes of Qingcheng and Mount Song, they have previously wiped out countless sects, killed entire families, leaving no one alive; their style of conduct is truly vicious. Such a cancer must be eradicated, and such an atmosphere must be rectified.”

“Otherwise, if this continues, right will not be right, evil will not be evil, the Jianghu will inevitably be in chaos, right and wrong will be indistinguishable, good and evil will be unclear, and the world will fall into turmoil.”

Ning Yuan said with a solemn face.

His tone was exceptionally grave and even heavy.

Shi Qing was also slightly moved upon hearing this. “So this is what Brother Yue thinks. Brother Yue has such great spirit, but this matter is bound to be difficult. I fear it will invite suspicion from people under heaven, and they will all have misunderstandings about you, Brother Yue!”

“I naturally know, but precisely because of this, it is even more necessary for someone to do this—to trace back to the source, reshape the righteous style. Those with ability should do it. Now that I have such strength, if I don’t do what I can for this Jianghu, for this Martial Forest, and for this world, then in the future, the disaster will be left for future generations to solve.”

“If future generations are unable to solve it, wouldn’t that breed the source of chaos?”

Ning Yuan puffed out his chest and clenched his fists. “Therefore, there is no need to leave for future generations to solve what can be solved in our generation. Since I have such strength, I must do my best to let this Jianghu return to the right track and greatly change the atmosphere of the Martial Forest.”

“Brother Yue!”

Shi Qing wanted to stand up in excitement, but unfortunately, his heart was willing but his strength was lacking. He sat in his wheelchair and said loudly, “Brother Yue has this spirit of daring to be the first for the people of the world, disregarding his own reputation for the sake of the Righteous Path of the Jianghu. Such ambition—Shi is not as good as you, and I admire you.”

“It’s a pity that I am currently willing but lack the strength, otherwise I would definitely stand with Brother Yue to face the people of the world.”

“With Brother Shi having this heart, I, Yue, am satisfied. A bosom friend is enough in life. Being able to have Brother Shi understand and support me makes me more confident and able to forge ahead.”

Ning Yuan smiled.

Shi Qing shook his head. “Brother Yue’s ambition is what is truly admirable—capable of doing what others cannot, daring to do what others dare not, being the first for the world!”

“Between us, there is no need for mutual flattery.”

Ning Yuan shook his head with a smile, and the two laughed loudly as he spoke.

After returning to the room, Min Rou followed him.

“What did you say to Senior Brother? I haven’t seen Senior Brother so happy for a long time,” Min Rou couldn’t help asking out of curiosity.

“What does Junior Sister hope we talked about?” Ning Yuan turned around with a smile and looked at Min Rou.

“How would I know?”

Facing Ning Yuan’s gaze, Min Rou’s heart tightened, and she couldn’t help but turn to the side.

“Don’t worry, Junior Sister. If you want to know, I will tell you word by word, sentence by sentence. After all, we have plenty of time tonight.”

Ning Yuan pulled Min Rou into his arms, and soon Min Rou’s eyes gradually became blurred.

“Don’t...”

Min Rou pushed Ning Yuan’s chest, trying her best to refuse.

“Senior Brother is still in the wheelchair, in the nearby residence. How can I...”

“Junior Sister Min Rou, this isn’t the first time. Have you forgotten when you were in front of the drunk Brother Shi...”

Ning Yuan spoke playfully.

But Min Rou was already blushing and shouted, “Stop talking!”

As Ning Yuan’s hand reached in, not long after, Min Rou’s eyes became blurred.

One piece of clothing after another was stripped off like peeling an onion.

Soon she collapsed on the bed.

The next day.

Ning Yuan began to continue his cultivation.

But the Jianghu was surging with activity.

The rumors about Ning Yuan holding the Martial Arts Assembly were becoming more and more outrageous.

And regarding Shi Potian, it was as if many people had found a savior.

Many people went to look for traces, wanting to visit such a young hero.

After all, such a Prodigy would inevitably get ahead in the future and dominate the Jianghu for decades to come.

Therefore, befriending him now would surely bring countless benefits in the future.

No one was willing to miss such an investment opportunity.

And it was a sure-win deal.

If this young hero reached the top one day, those of them who had befriended him in earlier years would also inevitably get ahead and truly reach the top.

Becoming a renowned figure in the Martial Forest, whom no one dared to underestimate.

This was the saying: “When one person attains the Dao, their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven.”

Especially after learning that this young hero had no master, many Schools wanted to recruit him into their own sect.

From then on, their sect would inevitably become top-tier.

Therefore, everyone was unwilling to miss this opportunity.

Various small and medium-sized Schools were all striving to find and curry favor with him.

They wanted to recruit Shi Potian into their sect, even if it meant tricking him in.

As long as there was a connection, there would be countless benefits in the future.

The desire to become a top sect was like a wolf seeing meat for these small and medium-sized Schools.

One by one, like bees finding honey, they were unwilling to leave.

Even if Shi Potian moved quickly, he couldn’t avoid the eyes and ears of the entire Jianghu. (End of chapter)