The first time I fought with my fists.

Over the next month, Xiao Liunian quickly entered a leisurely strolling mode, scouting out all the places within the palace with the help of the system.

"Host, all our palace reconnaissance work is complete, and a permanent map has been generated. Thank you for your hard work!"

Fortunately, her status as a princess meant she could travel around in a sedan chair without having to walk.

"Bai Zhi, give the palace maids another month's salary as a reward," Xiao Liunian instructed.

I'm such a generous boss, always remembering to reward my employees!

"Generate a map of the Jinling Dynasty Imperial Palace, reward 100 points."

"Thirteen, how many points do you have left?" Xiao Liunian asked.

"1100 points." A cat's paw swept across the screen in the virtual space.

"That should extend the Stand function by another 55 hours," Xiao Liunian thought. Using the Stand function, he could go out for a stroll, which would give him plenty of time.

"Niannian, what are you planning to do?" Thirteen has spent so much time with Xiao Liunian and has seen that Xiao Liunian has a strong ability to manage points, and she almost never spends them if she can avoid it.

"Go into actual combat. Actual combat is the best way to test your true skill level and an effective way to improve the strength of experts," Lin Mu said calmly.

I'm leaving tomorrow, so I'm going back to get a good night's sleep today. I haven't used the system materialization function yet, hehehe!

In the virtual space, the cat suddenly felt like it was about to shed its fur.

——

April 15th, the fifth year of the Chengjing era, in Longcheng, Ganzhou.

Ganzhou has a complex topography.

There is a magnificent scene of lone smoke rising straight from the desert and the setting sun sinking round in the long river, with yellow sand covering the sky.

A bright moon rises over the Tianshan Mountains, and the Qilin Mountain Range stands tall amidst the vast sea of ​​clouds.

There is also Longcheng, a small Jiangnan-like town in Longshang, nestled among thousands of verdant peaks and rivers.

This time, the triennial martial arts competition is being held in Longcheng, Ganzhou. All 369 sects, large and small, within the Jinling Dynasty will send their young disciples to participate in the competition.

The organizer of this competition is Tianqi School.

And where is our cat?

Inside Room A, Tianzi, Yunshui Inn, Longcheng.

"Mumu, we're late. The competition is already over." The system thought its host was participating in the competition, but since the competition was over, where was the host going to find someone to fight?

"It's not about fighting, it's about sparring and real combat. Let's find the number one first... have a spar, and if we have time, we'll find the number two." Lin Mu looked at the martial arts newspaper in his hand.

First place in the group: Nie Lingyun, the senior disciple of Hengyue Sect, thirteen years old.

Second place in the group: Lan Sa, the senior sister of the Huayue School, thirteen years old.

"What if we can't win?" The system was a little worried, after all, its host had never actually fought and had no real experience fighting with people.

"If you can't beat them, just call it a stop. We're sparring, not gambling with our lives." Xiao Liunian felt that if his opponent wanted him dead, he should use his teleportation skill. He still had two teleportation skills left to use.

Xiao Liunian sighed, "This cheat is really good. It saves us at least 1,600 miles of travel."

On Earth, you can reach it within a day by high-speed rail or plane, but this is the Jinling Dynasty, where transportation options are limited.

It would take seven or eight days to ride a horse, but a month to walk.

Five thousand years have passed, and Earth already possesses the technology to fly, so why haven't four-wheeled vehicles been invented here yet?!

This is not scientific!

"System, what's going on?" Xiao Liunian asked curiously.

"Because you are measuring the development of Tianji Planet by the standards of the Blue Star development system."

“Each galaxy has a different development direction. Blue Star is technology, while this one should be martial arts.” The system was also a little uncertain.

"Could it be that there is also cultivation of immortality?" The martial arts novels that Xiao Liunian used to read have gradually become reality here. Could it be that the novels about cultivation of immortality will also become reality?

"I don't know yet." That's all the cat really knows.

This touches on a blind spot in the system.

"Also, I'm curious, Mumu, you've changed your face, so why are you still wearing a veil?" The system asked, trying to change the subject.

"Thirteen, you're telling me, a four-year-old kid, going to fight, no, spar with a teenager who's reached the pinnacle of his cultivation? A normal person wouldn't even lift a finger." Xiao Liunian saw through the system's thoughts, so he cooperated by changing the subject and didn't ask any more questions.

These things are too far off, we'll talk about them later!

“And this face is very special.” Xiao Liunian opened the information on the screen, which was called the Complete Collection of Jianghu Information.

"This is, Jade Boy."

Yu Tongzi accidentally ate the Youth Grass when he was young, which caused his body to stop growing and he was forever stuck at the age of four or five.

Because of his unique experiences, local tabloids described his physical characteristics in great detail.

Youth grass, a poisonous plant, has a nice-sounding name but is extremely dangerous.

The external appearance of food can remain in the current state until death, but if one accidentally eats it, death is certain within three years.

However, Yu Tongzi did not experience any adverse effects from the poison, though the method he used was unknown.

“But I can’t show my face as soon as I arrive in Longcheng, because that would be like telling everyone that the Jade Boy has appeared.”

"This will cause a lot of unnecessary trouble, and this identity will become unusable!"

Xiao Liunian explained.

"You four-year-old radish head, you're already quite eye-catching when you appear, not much less so than Jade Boy!" the system secretly complained.

The Hengyue Sect team should be leaving tomorrow. Xiao Liunian plans to follow them from behind and then find an opportunity to avoid the crowd and lure Nie Lingyun out for a sparring match.

However, the specific details will depend on the actual situation on the second day, since plans can change.

"Mumu, you can do it!"

"Let's buy some food to celebrate." The cat had been starving all day and was practically skin and bones.

"Then let's go downstairs to order, and then have someone bring it to our room."

"And candied hawthorns, I'll ask the shop assistant to buy two skewers." Xiao Liunian reflected, realizing that she hadn't fed the cat or buried Maodupi yet today; how could she forget such important things!

"Mumu, you're awesome!!!"

"I love Mumu the most, Mumu is the best host." Rainbows emanated from the cat.

"But you have to eat quickly, you only have five minutes."

"I can eat in four minutes, and you can bury your tripe in one minute." The cat uses its charm to please its host, and it has gotten used to it over time.

For Xiao Liunian, points are very important, and she needs to actively accumulate points.

Once you have enough points, you can upgrade the system, increase the system's physical duration, and then you can pet the cat more often.

We still need to keep going!

April 16th, Cheng Jingnian.

Xiao Liunian got up before dawn.

In the room, I practiced the internal energy cultivation method from "Real Analysis".

Then, he practiced the fist technique eight times, each time lasting about fifteen minutes. This technique is also recorded in "Real Analysis".

Xiao Liunian was also familiar with this boxing style, because she had practiced it when she was studying on Blue Star as Lin Mu.

Just as Chenshi (7-9 AM) arrived, Xiao Liunian checked out of the hotel, bought several large steamed buns, and headed straight for the city gate.

Go to a secluded spot outside the city gate to continue practicing your internal energy cultivation techniques; the system will monitor this.

Around 9:00 AM, the Hengyue disciples rode out of the city gate on horseback. Yes, on horseback!

"Mumu, they're riding horses!" But it and its host have been relying on teleportation and their legs so far, how could they possibly catch up?

“We must proceed with caution in the palace. I’ve only read the section on light-footedness in Real Analysis, but I haven’t had a chance to practice it yet. Today is the perfect opportunity!” Lin Mu said.

Lin Mu thought he reacted very quickly, and he should still be a powerful host in the eyes of the cat.

No sooner had he finished speaking than Xiao Liunian dashed off after the Hengyue and Huayue factions.

To avoid attracting attention, Xiao Liunian avoided pedestrians the whole way.

Xiao Liunian's pursuit strategy was to use his lightness skill to catch up with and overtake the enemy for a while, and then practice his internal energy while waiting.

Around noon, when the Hengyue Sect members were resting by the river, Xiao Liunian felt it was time to have a fight, no, a spar, and then return to the palace.

That's not how you use light-footed skills, it's too tiring!

Therefore, the following scenario occurs.

Xiao Liunian stood on a tree near the river, and with internal force, he smashed a stone into the river where the Hengyue Sect's horses were drinking, splashing water everywhere.

If horses could talk: a calamity would befall them.

The Hengyue Sect members quickly stood up and picked up their weapons.

"I am Fu Wensheng of Hengyue Sect. I greet Senior Jade Boy. May I ask what brings you here?" Fu Wensheng, the leader of the Hengyue Sect, clasped his hands in greeting, and the other disciples also clasped their hands in greeting.

Jade Boy has been absent from the martial world for a long time. It is unknown whether he is friend or foe this time. If he is an enemy, he may not have a good chance of winning.

Xiao Liunian descended from the sky and arrived in front of the Hengyue Sect members.

"Elder Fu, I heard that your disciple Nie Lingyun won the championship in the martial arts competition a few days ago. His strength is amazing, so I would like to come and have a friendly spar with him." Xiao Liunian returned the greeting with clasped hands.

“Ling Yun is still young, and his strength is probably far inferior to that of his seniors,” Fu Wensheng politely declined.

"Young Master Nie, do you also feel that your strength is inferior to others and are going to back down from the fight? Is your Hengyue Sect going to run away?" Xiao Liunian provoked.

"This junior is willing to exchange skills with the senior." Nie Lingyun felt that he should not let the sect gain a bad reputation because of himself.

"Young Master Nie, you're very generous. I'll limit my strength to a few units and spar with you."

"Between you and me, let's stop here!" Xiao Liunian thought to himself, "These young people are really full of passion."

"Senior, please!" Nie Lingyun drew his sword.

"Young Master Nie, please!" Xiao Liunian stepped out with his right foot, squatted down slightly to shoulder width, and clenched his fists.

"Thirteen, record!" As soon as the words were spoken, Xiao Liunian and Nie Lingyun rushed towards each other at the same time.

Nie Lingyun attacked head-on with his sword. Fortunately, Nie Lingyun's level was still low and his sword energy was just beginning to develop, so it was not difficult for him to withstand the attack.

Just as he was about to be stabbed by the sword, Xiao Liunian quickly turned to the right, grabbed Nie Lingyun's wrist holding the sword with his left hand, and then punched out with his right hand, turning it into a palm with internal force.

Nie Lingyun was forced to retreat about ten feet and coughed up a mouthful of blood.

Nie Lingyun had always thought he would be number one in the final stage of the series, but during their sparring match just now, his right hand was unable to break free from the Jade Boy.

With just one punch, the outcome was decided.

It seems I'll have to continue my training when I get back!

"Your swordsmanship is quite good. Given time, you will surely achieve great things!" Xiao Liunian praised.

"Mumu, you won already?" The cat was shocked. It was over in an instant. Its host was so powerful!

"Probably, because I only used six-tenths of my inner strength. If I had used ten-tenths, he would have been more seriously injured. Then, as long as I took advantage of his serious injury, I could strike quickly and he would surely die today!" Xiao Liunian analyzed.

"One hit kill? Mumu?" Thirteen saw another side of his host.

"It's just theoretical analysis." Xiao Liunian felt that taking someone's life was a cruel thing.

Real Analysis is indeed a top-notch study guide.

When I have the opportunity in the future, I will practice swordsmanship, spearmanship, and knife skills one by one!

Although the secret manual is very powerful, my own talent is probably quite good, or even rather quite good.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior." Nie Lingyun clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"Thank you for your kind offer, farewell!" Xiao Liunian also clasped his hands in a fist salute.

Xiao Liunian left the Hengyue Sect's headquarters and headed towards a remote place.

Suddenly, Xiao Liunian stopped in his tracks.

"Greetings, Senior Jade Boy." Xiao Liunian clasped his hands in greeting.

"That punch just now was pretty good."

"Also, is my name a good one? Kid!"

The Jade Boy descended from the sky.

Didn't they say that Jade Boy hadn't appeared in the martial arts world for a long time? How come she was so lucky to run into him!

It's one thing to run into someone, but it happened when I was using their identity!

"Thirteen, I think I looked really cool just now!" Xiao Liunian praised himself to the system with his consciousness, and planned to come up with a more cultured word next time.

"He'll definitely be handsome! He'll be even more handsome in the future!" In some ways, Xiao Liunian and Thirteen are quite compatible.

With the Jade Boy in front, it was unclear whether he was friend or foe, but the focus of the man and system was actually on his dashing entrance as he descended from the sky.