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Chapter 52: The So-Called Genius
Chapter 52: The So-Called Genius
A figure dressed in a black cloud-patterned robe, cinched with a white jade belt, stood tall and slender.
Shen Yi slowly walked out of the room.
The old woman smiled and said, "Oh, you're much more handsome than Heng'er. Come and sit down."
Fang Heng carried a table into the courtyard and placed a few dishes of light and simple vegetables on it, finally letting his gaze fall on the cloud pattern at Shen Yi's sleeve.
Without saying more, he picked up a spoon and silently scooped out three bowls of thick porridge.
Supporting the old woman to sit down, he said, "There's only my grandmother and me here, and we live on simple food and tea. If you don't mind, just have a casual meal with us."
"Thank you for the hospitality."
Shen Yi, who had been eating dry rations for two days, didn't pretend to be reserved and sat down at the table, swallowing mouthfuls of vegetables and porridge.
Seeing him eat with such relish, the old woman smiled even more, "You're from Baiyun County? Bai Wei mentioned you in her letter, saying you're a good child. Are you married? If not, I can introduce someone to you."
At these words, Shen Yi choked on his porridge, "..."
Fang Heng seemed accustomed to this, and without a word, he bent his head and continued eating.
When the bowl was empty, he put down his chopsticks, "My master won't be back for at least two months. Before then, you'll stay here."
As he spoke, Fang Heng went back into the room and took out a thick book, placing it on the table.
"My master became famous in Qingzhou in his youth, relying on five unique skills."
"Learning one of them will allow you to dominate your peers. He taught them to us, and although it's not the martial arts of the Demon Suppressing Bureau, it's not a bad rule for me to teach you as well."
"But since you're not from my sect, you can only learn it and not pass it on."
Shen Yi had been chatting with Zhang the Butcher for some time, and he was no longer the clueless novice he had been before.
Whether it was the Demon Suppressing Bureau or other martial arts sects, without permission, leaking martial arts not only resulted in severe punishment for the teacher but also for the learner. At best, they would have their limbs severed or their meridians damaged, literally having their martial arts taken back, and at worst, they would lose their lives.
No wonder Lin Baiwei, even after being so badly injured, was still making up martial arts techniques, trying to bluff her way through.
The Fourfold True Aura she had copied was indeed the only thing she could teach.
"The technique I will teach you is called Pulse Severing Dragon Capture, a profound martial art within the Jade Dew Realm, belonging to the category of fist and palm techniques."
"I will take a month's break, practicing only three times a day, once in the morning, noon, and evening. If you have any questions, just ask me."
Fang Heng slowly stood up, his expression calm, "Before you master it, you cannot leave the courtyard, nor are you allowed to go and blindly socialize. The cloud pattern on your sleeve wasn't obtained through connections."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi slightly raised his eyes, his expression unreadable.
He had once thought that Lin Baiwei was complex and difficult to get along with.
But after coming to Qingzhou, whether it was Li Xinhan or the Fang Heng before him, they didn't show arrogance or try to overwhelm others, but the hint of unyielding pride in their words made them seem like they were cast from the same mold.
The attitude of command hidden beneath their calm demeanor was indeed a little unsettling.
"..."
The more the old woman listened, the more her face twisted, and she suddenly picked up a branch from the ground and lightly tapped Fang Heng's calf, "You've also learned to scare people. Can't you let someone eat in peace? Bai Wei praised you highly, and you're saying such things about her?"
Fang Heng lowered his eyes and stood still, enduring a few taps, "I was wrong."
After the old woman's anger subsided, he walked up to a small tree as thick as a bowl, his muscles slightly trembling. Then, with his fist and palm like arrows, he struck the tree seemingly at random.
The tree, which Shen Yi could snap with his bare hands, showed no sign of trembling under Fang Heng's continuous strikes.
"All things have their meridians. Find the meridians and sever them."
Fang Heng slowly retracted his palm and turned to look at Shen Yi, "By the way, did you receive a bottle of Pulse Opening Pill?"
Shen Yi took out the medicine bottle, "This?"
"Besides those soaked in medicinal baths, every Demon Suppressing Bureau Captain can receive three of these pills."
"Chew and swallow them to refine their medicinal power. They can soothe and expand the Twelve Great Acupoints. Take one every three months, and after fully refining them, you can widen the acupoints by ninety percent. This will nearly double the efficiency of your Heavenly Qi cultivation and storage."
Fang Heng explained briefly.
Shen Yi looked down at the pill bottle in his hand. After fully understanding Fang Heng's words, he still felt a sense of wonder.
For a First Rank Martial Artist, doubling the efficiency of Heavenly Qi refinement meant that one day of hard cultivation would be equivalent to two days of previous efforts, essentially transforming their innate talent.
The other effect was even more profound.
The amount of Heavenly Qi stored in the major acupoints was fixed. This was a conclusion Shen Yi had reached after consuming the lifespans of countless demonic beings. Even with a century of cultivation, the Heavenly Qi could only slowly condense into Jade Dew.
If the acupoints were widened by ninety percent, it would be like having nearly twice the stamina of others during combat.
And such a precious pill was available to everyone.
"Is this pill common?"
Hearing this, Fang Heng withdrew his gaze. "It used to be the exclusive treasure pill of the Qingzhou's Pine Crane Sect, known as the Yi Jing Acupoint Pill. It was only provided to a few inner disciples. After the Pine Crane Sect colluded with demonic beings and was wiped out by the Demon Suppressing Bureau, the pill formula was brought back. Other sects have similar pills, but their effectiveness is only up to fifty percent."
He continued, "The Demon Suppressing Bureau's salary isn't high, but the benefits are decent... as long as you can stay alive."
After speaking, Fang Heng turned and went back into the house.
The little tree, motionless as ever, was revealed.
Shen Yi silently stared at it. The tree was the same as before, but now, both its lush green leaves and its straight trunk seemed devoid of life, exuding an eerie sense of stillness.
Although he didn't fully understand its mysteries, a martial art that could rival the Quadruple True Aura must be extraordinary.
He reached out and casually flipped through the books on the table.
After a moment, a line of text appeared on the panel.
【Jade Dew. Pulse Severing Dragon Capture (Not Yet Learned)】
"You child, that's not how you read a book. Are you full? Does it suit your taste? If you're full, take it back to the house and read it slowly."
The old lady pushed him to get up and urged him to go inside.
"It's fine, I have plenty of time."
Shen Yi looked at the old lady with a hint of helplessness, and his eyes softened a little.
He put away the books and bent down to help clean up the table.
Although he had become quite adept at ordering around Chen Ji and Lin Baiwei, he still felt a bit embarrassed to have an unrelated elderly person do chores for him.
Moreover, after encountering so many so-called geniuses recently, Shen Yi, who was most afraid of his seven aunts and eight female cousins' constant nagging in his previous life, now found himself... preferring to be with the latter.
Even being asked about relationships or salaries was more comfortable than having random accusations thrown at him.
"..."
Fang Heng stood inside the house, watching his grandmother's cheerful expression, then turned to look at Shen Yi, his expression becoming indifferent.
First, during Lin Shixie's time of trouble, he had boldly asked for two Jade Dew Realm martial arts manuals, specifically the rare Quadruple True Aura and Pulse Severing Dragon Capture.
Even with the talent of several senior brothers and sisters, they would only choose to cultivate one of these arts.
Yet, with his First Rank cultivation, he dared to covet two styles.
As soon as he joined the Demon Suppressing Bureau, he had acted quite familiar with Li Xinhan's group of wealthy disciples, and on his very first day, he had managed to obtain the Cloud Pattern Robe.
Even without any background, he had sought to ingratiate himself with Shen Yi's grandmother, who was only staying here because she needed his care, probably thinking himself clever and guessing that she was some hidden master.
Greedy and foolish, he was truly annoying.
He wanted to use this opportunity to stay here and soar to greater heights, which was understandable.
But he didn't even bother to hide his intentions.
If this wasn't called toadyism and greed, then what was it?
(End of Chapter)
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