Chapter 10: Shen Qingshan Gifts Ancestral Cultivation Techniques!
[Where to go from here?]
[1. Roam the Jianghu with Da Chun, searching for more Martial Arts opportunities.]
[2. Take Da Chun to Baiyun County to seek refuge with Third Sister.]
[3. Return to the Black Stone Gang and say the River Demon went crazy and ate the Fourth Boss.]
Taking Da Chun along was clearly unrealistic.
Chen Yi couldn't take care of him for a lifetime; he still needed to let Da Chun support himself.
"Then let's go check on Third Sister. There's a good place in Baiyun County Town that can settle Da Chun."
[Baiyun County is upstream of the Qing River, while Qinghe County is downstream.]
[After escaping the Black Stone Gang with Da Chun, you walk upstream along the river.]
[This journey home is much smoother.]
[You are now a powerhouse at the Body Refining Stage 3!]
[Ordinary wild beasts and highwaymen pose no threat to you.]
[Just as you are approaching Baiyun County Town, you meet an acquaintance.]
"This mountain I planted! This tree I opened..."
[A familiar opening line, a familiar barrel-shaped beauty.]
[Xu Linglong.]
"Oh my! You handsome little gentleman, seeing us who carry our heads on our waistbands, you're not afraid at all? Still smiling? Scared silly?"
[Xu Linglong falls in love with you at first sight again, her big eyes trying hard to unleash her charm.]
[You still have the memories of the previous simulation, so you know that among these bandits blocking the road, only Xu Linglong has a cultivation of Body Refining Stage 4; the others are all mortals.]
[You chuckle lightly and continue walking with Da Chun, ignoring them.]
"Stop!"
[The bandits are infuriated by your disregard and draw their blades to slash.]
[Their movements appear like slow motion in your eyes; their strength before you is like that of a child.]
[You fight five against one, knocking all five bandits to the ground.]
[Considering that Xu Linglong treated you fairly sincerely in the last simulation, you spare their lives.]
[Xu Linglong realizes you are a Martial Artist. Seeing you fight so calmly and effortlessly, she can't gauge your depth.]
[To be safe, she admits defeat.]
"We have offended Senior; please forgive us! Here is some silver. If Senior needs it on the road, please take it!"
[Xu Linglong is very sensible. She takes out all the silver on the bandits, places it on the ground, and retreats ten steps.]
[You smile, walk over, and pick up the silver.]
[Only a bastard would refuse money.]
"For the sake of this silver, I'll give you a reminder. Go back and keep a close eye on your Second Boss. He has problems."
[Xu Linglong is puzzled, not understanding why you say the Second Boss has problems.]
[While she is confused, you leave with Da Chun.]
"Didn't fall into the bandit's den this time. I'll arrive at Third Sister's house earlier than last time. I should be able to find out what exactly happened to my brother-in-law, right?"
In the previous simulation, his brother-in-law, Shen Qingshan, turned out to be a homicidal maniac.
He was beheaded, his home seized, and his family exiled.
It really confused Chen Yi.
Third Sister's judgment of character couldn't be that bad, right?
[The next day, you and Da Chun arrive at Baiyun County Town and find Third Sister's home.]
[Fortunately, what you see this time isn't a seal.]
[There is a toddler learning to speak in the yard, about two or three years old.]
[Third Sister Chen Yun is hanging clothes in the yard.]
[She turns her head, sees you and Da Chun walking in from the gate, and bursts into tears on the spot.]
"Fourth Brother? Is it really you? I thought..."
[Chen Yun had already heard about the tragedy of the Luoding Village massacre and thought you had died under the butcher's knife like the other villagers.]
[Seeing you today, she weeps with joy.]
[Learning that Da Chun saved you, Chen Yun bows to Da Chun on the spot, thanking him for saving you. Otherwise, she wouldn't have a single relative from her maiden family left in this world.]
[Night falls. Brother-in-law Shen Qingshan returns. Seeing you alive, his eyes also moisten.]
[Chen Yun cooks a table full of dishes to celebrate your family reunion.]
[Da Chun gorges himself, his mouth full of oil, extremely happy.]
[For Da Chun, as long as he is full, he has no desires. He would be satisfied watching ants climb a tree from morning till night.]
[The next day, you take Da Chun to Yuelai Inn.]
"Guest, please come inside. Are you eating or staying?"
[A familiar voice.]
[The proprietress is as enthusiastic as ever.]
"Proprietress, I want to introduce my brother to work as a handyman for you. Although he is a bit clumsy and can't do complicated things, washing dishes and sweeping the floor is fine. He also has strength, so some heavy work can be given to him."
"Although I, Mei Sanniang, am warm-hearted, if his brain isn't good, I'm afraid..."
"He doesn't want wages; just keep him full."
"I'm afraid if I don't hire him, my conscience won't rest easy!"
[You know Mei Sanniang has good character and will definitely not mistreat Da Chun.]
[Settling Da Chun at Yuelai Inn is very suitable.]
[On the way back, a startled horse almost crashes into you.]
[You backhand slap the horse, making it foam at the mouth.]
"Hmph, inferior horse!"
[Seeing this, the commoners shout that the hero is mighty.]
[On the surface, only the corner of your clothes is slightly dirty, but inside, you feel awesome.]
[This scene happens to be witnessed by Shen Qingshan, who is patrolling the streets. He recognizes that you are a Martial Artist.]
[That night, he talks with you.]
[You can't tell the truth, only saying that a year ago, a white-bearded old man passed by the village, discovered you had a Root Bone, gave you a book on External Kung Fu cultivation, and gifted you a sword, which led to your current Body Refining Realm cultivation.]
"Since Fourth Brother has a Root Bone, don't waste your natural talent."
[Shen Qingshan takes out some cultivation manuals and hands them to you.]
"These are the ancestral cultivation techniques of my Shen family. Unfortunately, by my generation, too much has been lost. Only these four books remain. However, they are all Mid-Grade techniques. If you master them proficiently, getting a good job in this small county town will be as easy as turning over your hand."
"Brother-in-law's great kindness and virtue, Chen Yi..."
"Why say such things between family? It is rare for someone to be born with a Root Bone when their ancestors didn't have one. Never let down the opportunity Heaven has given you."
[Having obtained Shen Qingshan's techniques, you don't plan to leave in the short term.]
[This way, you have a free master to teach you, and one who understands these techniques very well.]
[You also don't want to mooch off your sister's family all day; you still need to find something to do.]
[Shen Qingshan suggests that you can participate in the Demon Slayer assessment of the Demon Slaying Department and work there like him.]
"You and I, slaying demons together, removing harm for the people—wouldn't that be delightful?"
[You think this proposal is good.]
[However, the prerequisite is to practice martial arts well first. Otherwise, relying only on Body Refining Stage 3 cultivation, passing the Demon Slaying Department's assessment won't be easy.]
[You also ask Shen Qingshan about the slaughter of Luoding Village, wondering if the government found anything.]
"Not a single clue. The other party had a specific target and was well-trained, leaving no traces behind."
"Why slaughter Luoding Village? We were just a group of farmers. How could we provoke such an enemy?"
"I don't know... But from what I've seen in my years of service, killers who kill the innocent usually do so to silence witnesses. Perhaps a villager knew something they shouldn't have."