Chapter 341 Junior Chen Yi pays his respects... (Seeking monthly votes)
Yuan Liuer's talent in martial arts is more outstanding than her talent in medicine.
If the twelve meridians of the primordial state are unobstructed, one will not encounter any obstacles at the ninth, eighth, or even seventh rank.
With medical skills by his side, the next stage of cultivating "spirit" at the middle three levels shouldn't be too difficult.
In other words, if Yuan Liuer cultivates step by step, it's only a matter of time before she breaks through to the upper three ranks.
Sooner or later.
As for techniques...
Chen Yi looked Yuan Liuer up and down, a glint in his eyes, as he used his Qi Observation Technique to examine her muscles and bones.
"Women should not rely on strength, but on lightness and agility."
“The Mountain Collapse Fist, Dragon Fall Spear, and Embroidered Spring Saber Technique are all powerful and fierce styles, which are not suitable for her.”
"Then..."
Chen Yi glanced at Pei Guanli beside him and immediately knew which techniques he should teach Yuan Liuer.
"Her stance training will primarily focus on the spear stance training. Once her cultivation reaches the eighth rank, she will be taught the Four Symbols Technique as an internal energy cultivation method."
"The techniques are either fist or weapon. The former is the Hundred Flowers Palm, while the latter only leaves the sword as an option. The Flying Flowers Sword Technique from Beyond the Heavens is not bad either."
In addition, among footwork techniques, the "Playing Dragon and Phoenix" step is more suitable than the "Meteor and Butterfly" step.
In the midst of his thoughts, Chen Yi had already decided on the martial arts techniques and skills he would teach Yuan Liuer.
Pei Guanli noticed his gaze and asked with a smile, "Brother-in-law, what are you looking at?"
Chen Yi turned his gaze away and looked at Yuan Liuer again. After thinking for a moment, he said, "I haven't told you yet, but I've taken on a disciple."
Pei Guanli exclaimed, "Brother-in-law, you have a disciple?"
Chen Yi nodded and said, "So there's something I need you to do for me."
"I will be taking the annual examination in the next two days, and I would like to ask you to teach my disciple the spear stance training."
"Standing meditation? That's easy."
Pei Guanli patted her chest to assure him, then looked around curiously, "Brother-in-law, you still haven't told me who your disciple is. How lucky are you?"
Chen Yi pointed at Ma Liangcai and said, "Him."
Pei Guanli looked in the direction he was pointing, her smile freezing on her face. She stammered, "Brother-in-law... he... he's a bit old, but it's alright..."
Chen Yi smiled and shook his head: "I asked you not to teach him, but his disciple, my grand-disciple."
He pointed at Yuan Liuer and said, "That's her."
Pei Guanli breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Yuan Liuer and smiled as she agreed, "Leave it to me."
"I remember only teaching stance training."
"Okay... Brother-in-law, isn't the spear stance training a bit too mediocre?"
Chen Yi looked at her, raised an eyebrow, and said, "You're not mediocre at all?"
Pei Guanli chuckled a few times, then said somewhat embarrassedly, "The clan has them, but my grandmother won't let me pass them on to outsiders..."
Chen Yi chuckled and patted her forehead, "You'll master the spear stance technique."
With Yuan Liuer's talent, even the most ordinary stance training would be sufficient for honing her body at the ninth rank.
Moreover, there's also the Xuanwu Concealing Breath Technique...
After finishing his business, Chen Yi secretly gave Pei Guanli a few more instructions, telling her that he didn't want Yuan Liuer to know his identity for the time being.
"Brother-in-law, don't worry, I'm very discreet. Even Sister Jinghong didn't notice..."
Chen Yi praised him a few times, but inwardly shook his head.
He had no choice but to send this little tiger girl to deliver a message to Xiao Jinghong that time.
Fortunately, he had made arrangements in advance and did not arouse Xiao Jinghong's suspicion, otherwise he would probably have been exposed by now.
Let's chat for a bit.
Chen Yi was about to leave Pei Guanli alone at Jishi Pharmacy and head to Baicaotang alone.
Suddenly, a surge of spiritual energy from heaven and earth appeared within the medicine hall.
The faint halo spread out like ripples, lasting for ten breaths before gradually dissipating.
Pei Guanli seemed to sense something and looked around suspiciously: "Brother-in-law, it seemed like someone was stirring up the spiritual energy of heaven and earth here just now?"
"Who is practicing internal energy cultivation techniques or physical skills?"
Chen Yi did not respond to her, but looked at Yuan Liuer with slight surprise.
At this moment, Yuan Liuer was still standing beside Ma Liangcai, her eyes slightly closed, but her body was visibly changing.
His originally thin body became a little fuller and his complexion became much rosier under the nourishment of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
Chen Yi knew perfectly well that this was because Yuan Liuer's body was too weak from long-term hunger.
If it were his body, honed to its limits by the Great Spear Stance Technique, the Xuanwu Breath Concealing Technique, and the Four Symbols Technique, the fluctuations of spiritual energy from the heightened skill level would have almost no effect.
"But she's only just begun to understand medicine... and it's only been a few days?"
Chen Yi muttered a few words to himself, then glanced at Ma Liangcai, who was still oblivious to anything amiss, and pursed his lips slightly.
Such a gifted person is truly wasting his talents by following Ma Liangcai.
"You damned bastard, you've studied medicine for so long and still haven't even achieved a basic level of proficiency. You're such a blockhead."
"This is truly... a disgrace to our sect, a disgrace to our sect."
Chen Yi shook his head inwardly, then whispered a few words to Pei Guanli before getting up and leaving.
Pei Guanli watched him walk away, then skipped over to Yuan Liuer's side and carefully examined her.
"My brother-in-law's grand-disciple... then wouldn't I be her grand-master?"
Pei Guanli's eyes crinkled into crescent shapes with laughter, making Ma Liangcai, who was standing nearby and had noticed her, feel uneasy.
However, knowing that Pei Guanli was brought by Chen Yi, he could only try to speak:
“Young lady, you…”
Pei Guanli glanced at him sideways, "Call me 'Uncle-Master,' what 'Miss'?"
Ma Liangcai paused for a moment, then suddenly realized what he meant, and solemnly stood up to bow, saying, "Uncle-Master."
"I was rude just now, please forgive me, Uncle Master."
Pei Guanli chuckled and responded with a broad smile, then raised her head and coughed, "Speak, what brings you here to see this junior uncle?"
Ma Liangcai shook his head repeatedly, not daring to ask her why she was staring at Yuan Liuer.
Pei Guanli waved her hand dismissively: "Go ahead and do your work if you have nothing else to do. Don't keep me from seeing my brother-in-law's good grand-disciple."
"Yes, yes, yes..."
Ma Liangcai breathed a sigh of relief and sat back down.
As he examined the patient, he glanced at Pei Guanli, whose eyes were fixed on Yuan Liuer, and thought to himself:
It is a blessing for his disciple that his master comes to visit him.
About fifteen minutes later.
When Yuan Liuer woke up, she felt completely relaxed and instinctively stretched.
My whole body resonated with energy, as if I had been reborn and received tremendous nourishment.
Before she could even figure out why, she realized what had happened and immediately apologized to Ma Liangcai, saying:
"Master, I just fell asleep."
Before Ma Liangcai could speak, Pei Guanli patted her shoulder and put her arm around her back, saying, "What do you mean you're asleep? You've just entered the realm of medicine and are reaping the benefits."
Yuan Liuer was taken aback for a moment, then shrugged somewhat awkwardly, turned her head to look at her, and asked, "Sister, are you saying that I have entered the realm of medicine?"
"Yes, that's what my brother-in-law said."
"Brother-in-law?"
"That's your master, the manager of this pharmacy."
Ma Liangcai finally found an opening and stood up to greet her, saying, "Liu'er, why don't you quickly pay your respects to your grandmaster?"
Yuan Liuer belatedly bowed and said, "Liuer greets Grandmaster Uncle."
Pei Guanli's smile grew even brighter, but when she saw the others in the medicine hall looking over, she pulled Yuan Liuer and walked towards the inner hall.
"Come with me. Before your master left, he asked me to tell you a few things."
"oh……"
Ma Liangcai saw him off with a smile, then wiped the sweat from his brow and looked worried.
He had only been teaching Yuan Liuer medicine for half a month, but unexpectedly, Yuan Liuer had already grasped the basics of medicine.
His feelings were somewhat complicated.
“Master is right. Liu’er’s talent is unparalleled. It is truly, truly…”
Ma Liangcai couldn't think of a suitable word, probably because he felt he wasn't worthy of it.
You should know that he has been studying under Chen Yi for so long, but he still hasn't reached the minor level of mastery in medicine.
"Knowing the constant and adapting to change, what does it mean to know the constant and adapt to change?"
...
Chen Yi was unaware of the situation inside the Jishi Pharmacy.
Even knowing that Tiger Girl was a little unreliable, there was no one more suitable to teach Yuan Liuer martial arts on his behalf.
Fortunately, after the annual examination, he would have more free time, so he didn't have to worry about Pei Guanli corrupting Yuan Liuer.
Chen Yi strolled along Chuandong Street, stopping and starting as he had come, without being in a hurry, just like when he arrived.
Like a spring outing, they looked at this and that, and even bought a string of candied hawthorns, which they ate with great relish.
The afternoon sun was shining brightly, and a cool breeze was blowing.
Everything along the way was clearly visible.
The common people no longer have a gloomy face; people in the martial arts world laugh and curse, vendors greet customers warmly, and shop assistants shout out their sales pitches.
Just like when Chen Yi first came here, it was bustling and noisy, with a hint of prosperity.
Of course, there have been some changes as well.
For example, there are fewer Vashj people on the streets, especially those Vashj people leading barbarian slaves.
After the events involving Asutai and Lü Jiunan, the Provincial Administration Commission and the Prefectural Government arrested many Vaishsa people.
Some were convicted, some were expelled; in any case, they were all being taken more seriously.
Even the city guards, who usually don't patrol the streets during the day, guarded the main roads of the city just like the yamen runners.
Chen Yi saw this and couldn't help but feel gratified.
Outsiders only know that it was the Xiao family who did it, that the Xiao family eliminated Liu Hong and solved the problem of rising grain prices.
But Chen Yi, the instigator, cannot think that way.
At the very least, he should have the thought in his heart that "I have shed blood for the Xiao family".
When Xiao Jinghong finds out what he did in the future, he will have to put on some show of respect to avoid Xiao Jinghong "taking drastic measures" against him.
As Chen Yi arrived at Zhennan Street, his gaze swept over the Provincial Administration Office, and he couldn't help but smile.
Chen Yunfan was sitting smugly on the threshold, addressing the crowd of onlookers who were cursing Liu Hong and his accomplices:
"Say less, everyone. The man is dead. No matter how much you say, Lord Liu Hong won't hear you. What's the point?"
"Or are you planning to go with him?"
Suddenly, someone in the crowd shouted, "You're no better than me!"
Enraged, Chen Yunfan scoffed and was about to go and argue with the person, showing none of the dignity expected of a fourth-rank official.
After a lot of arguing and bickering.
The crowd that had been surrounding the government office finally dispersed.
After watching the whole thing, Chen Yi waved to Chen Yunfan from afar.
Chen Yunfan had already seen him. Seeing him bow, he nodded and turned back to the Provincial Administration Office.
He had just received a reward from the Emperor that morning, and he certainly didn't want to see Chen Yi right now.
If he heard words like "congratulations," "blessings," or "brother, you are brave and resourceful," he would probably be furious.
Chen Yi stared at his back for a moment, but didn't think much of it, assuming that the Provincial Administration Commission was busy with affairs.
But...
Chen Yunfan's diligence is truly "rare".
"It seems that your brother is quite concerned about Chen Xuanji's visit to Shu Prefecture."
Chen Yi shook his head and walked straight towards Baicaotang.
He felt a lack of goodwill towards the "father" he had never met, and he didn't know if the other party had any other intentions besides inspecting the three towns in Shuzhou.
In short, we'll take it one step at a time.
Not long after.
Chen Yi arrived outside the West Market and looked at the plaque hanging above the door of Baicaotang—the three characters "Baicaotang" written by him still shone brightly.
Images flashed by, illuminating the surroundings.
I haven't been here for several days, and the exterior of Baicaotang has changed.
Because Xinglinzhai was shut down by the government, Baicaotang's supply of medicinal herbs returned to normal, and there was no longer any need to restrict the purchase of tea, which led to a constant stream of customers at the hall.
There were also many scholars dressed in long gowns at the entrance, including many elderly people.
They sat in a circle around a corner outside the Hundred Herbs Hall, trying their best not to disturb passersby.
Most of them had a bench set up in front of them, and they were holding brushes and copying the plaque of Baicaotang.
Many other travelers from out of town pointed and commented on the plaque.
"As expected of Mr. Qingzhou, who is famous throughout the world for his 'poetry' and 'calligraphy', this new style of calligraphy—running script—is truly unrestrained and elegant."
"Brother, you have only seen the surface. In fact, Mr. Qingzhou's calligraphy contains profound mysteries."
“Every stroke is free and unrestrained, yet it exudes a sense of aloofness. Look closely at the character ‘草’ (grass).
"Isn't that downward vertical stroke vigorous and powerful?"
A middle-aged scholar stroked his beard and continued, "When reading calligraphy, one cannot just look at its form; one must understand its meaning."
"Your words are truly wise, we have learned a great deal..."
Chen Yi glanced at the scholars copying the plaques, then went into Baicaotang to find Wang Ji to explain some things.
But just as he lifted his foot, a cold and aloof voice reached his ears:
"Come on, let's drink."
Chen Yi frowned slightly and turned to look at Yunqing Tower behind him.
Inside a window on the third floor facing the street, a figure sat with their back to the street, their long black hair tied with a red ribbon.
You can still vaguely see the snow-white skin on his shoulders.
"It was him?"
The identity of the person who had come before flashed through Chen Yi's mind, and his brows furrowed even more. "Why would he invite me for drinks?"
The newcomer was none other than the unfathomable swordsman he had encountered after killing Du Cang with his fist.
— Ye Guxian, the "Snow Sword Master".
Chen Yi just couldn't understand why this person had approached him.
He pondered for a moment.
Chen Yi looked around and, seeing that there was nothing unusual, turned and entered Yunqing Tower.
He thanked the waiter who knew him well and went straight up to the third floor, arriving at the private room.
After tidying his clothes, he pushed open the door and entered. He looked at Ye Guxian, who was sitting at the table drinking and pouring himself a drink, and then turned around and closed the door.
A clicking sound.
Chen Yi had already sat down at the table, facing Ye Guxian, and clasped his hands in greeting:
"Junior Chen Yi greets 'Snow Sword Lord'."
Ye Guxian put down her wine cup, her narrow eyes fixed on him, sharp as a sword.
Chen Yi's body tensed, but he forced himself to remain calm.
With his current cultivation level, he is far inferior to "Snow Sword Lord".
If "Snow Sword Lord" wanted to kill him, even if he fought to the death, he would probably still meet a tragic end.
Fortunately, Ye Guxian only glanced at it before looking away.
However, the surrounding spiritual energy was still somewhat unusual, as if it had formed a cage of sword intent, creating its own world.
As Ye Guxian poured the wine, he said to himself, "It's only been a few days, but your swordsmanship has reached its pinnacle..."
"good."
(End of this chapter)
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