klisemfg Chapter 111 All Martial Artists Are the Same
Chapter 111 All Martial Artists Are the Same
Seeing Xie Yuan's miserable state, Ye Kang felt a warmth in his heart.
Regardless of what this third uncle's purpose was, his reckless attack just now was genuine.
Based on this alone, Ye Kang couldn't help but feel admiration for him.
"Third Grandfather, quickly circulate your internal energy and regulate your breathing, I'll help you."
Ye Kang extended his palm, gently channeling his Yi Wood True Qi to help Xie Yuan stabilize his injuries.
The wound on his back was almost to the bone, and most of the blood had already been lost. If Xie Yuan hadn't been a martial artist with formidable strength, he probably would have already fainted.
At this moment, Chongxuzi also walked over with a pale face and flicked out two white jade pills.
"This is the Glazed Body-Replenishing Pill, which was refined by my sect. If you take it, your injuries will heal faster."
Ye Kang and Xie Yuan exchanged a glance, then each took one pill. Xie Yuan swallowed it without hesitation, while Ye Kang silently put the pill away.
It wasn't that he didn't trust Chongxuzi; if the other party intended to harm him, with that sword strike just now, there would have been no need for such a troublesome method as poisoning.
However, his injuries were minor, so he didn't need such a good pill. He should save it; it might come in handy later.
After Xie Yuan swallowed the Glazed Body-Nourishing Pill, a jade-like medicinal power immediately surrounded his body. After a few swallows, the medicinal power merged into his wounds.
The horrifying wound began to heal visibly, and in no time, the external injury was no longer visible.
The two were greatly surprised. Xie Yuan cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for the medicine, Daoist. It is indeed the work of a hidden sect. I only have internal injuries left that need to be treated slowly."
Chongxuzi nodded and said, "No need for thanks. I was able to borrow this sword energy so smoothly thanks to you two. I should be the one thanking you."
Ye Kang couldn't help but ask doubtfully, "Daoist Master, could it be that you can kill them even without our help?"
Chongxuzi nodded honestly: "That's right, it just takes more time and more hardship."
"...awesome."
Ye Kang was speechless. This person was so strong it was almost freakish. Was this the foundation of a hidden sect?
Chongxuzi then took out the manual again and said, "Yin Bupo's martial arts are here. You two can copy one and return it to me."
Ye Kang's heart stirred, and he quickly took the manual. Using quantum fluctuation speed, he finished reading the entire book in just a few breaths.
【Ding】
[Recorded Supreme Innate Martial Art: Hades Immovable Demon Body (Demonic Version of Vajra Immovable Hades Body)]
[Entry requires comprehension. If the host has already comprehended the basic simplified version of this method, Vajra Wrath, and reached the Great Perfection realm, the host may choose to lose Vajra Wrath and instead receive a Blessing of Comprehension.]
【Ding】
[Host has completed the mission: Seize the martial arts techniques of the Grand Canal]
[Reward the host's comprehension]
[Host's current remaining comprehension:]
……
As system notifications popped up one after another, Ye Kang was overjoyed.
But now is not the time. He suppressed his excitement and looked at Xie Yuan again, saying, "Third Grandfather, I've finished reading it. Would you like to make a copy?"
Xie Yuan pondered for a moment, then shook his head: "The Xie family cannot learn this. Even if you master it, you must never reveal it, or it will bring great disaster upon you!"
Chongxuzi nodded and said, "That's right. My Chongtian Temple can keep this martial art, but we won't learn it for no reason."
Ye Kang understood why they said that; it was probably because of the reclusive Buddhist sect that Yin Bupo had betrayed back then.
Learning this means you are Yin Bupo's successor, something that the reclusive Buddhist sect would never allow.
No one would want to provoke a terrifying and powerful force because of this.
But Ye Kang is different. With the existence of a system, he doesn't need to expend any effort to learn this method. At worst, he can just be more careful in the future and only use this martial art in life-or-death situations where no one can see him.
He returned the manual to Chongxuzi, who was somewhat surprised.
"Aren't you going to copy it?"
“I’ve already written it down.”
"A photographic memory, quite an ability. I would also like to remind you that it is best not to learn this. Of course, the choice is yours. I'll take my leave now."
"Taoist Master, are you leaving already?"
"Of course, when I went down the mountain to train, my sect set a rule for me: I could only return after collecting one hundred martial arts techniques. With this book, I'm still missing one, so I can't waste any more time."
After Chongxuzi finished speaking, he turned around gracefully.
He hadn't gone far when Ye Kang suddenly remembered something and quickly said, "Daoist Master, please wait!"
"You need not stay, sir. We are merely strangers who have met by chance. There is no need for further words."
"No, Daoist Master! I happen to have a martial arts manual here, but it's out of print!"
Chongxuzi stopped abruptly as he stepped out, then turned around and walked back with a calm expression.
"Since we are friends who have been through thick and thin together, I should accompany you two for a while longer."
Ye Kang and Xie Yuan were speechless.
You just said we met by chance.
Despite thinking this, Ye Kang still reached behind his back and quietly took out a finely bound secret manual from the ancient jade treasure.
"This 'Floating Cloud Sword Manual' was created by a man who calls himself the Floating Cloud Ancestor. He's not very strong, so there's not much use for this martial art. Daoist, take a look and see if you've already added it to your collection?"
Indeed, what Ye Kang took out was a sword manual that he had casually taken after killing someone at Master Shen's house. He had only intended to keep it as a keepsake and had long forgotten about it, but he never expected to use it now.
Although the Floating Cloud Ancestor may have some weaknesses, it is still a complete system of martial arts. Even a small mosquito is still meat, right?
Sure enough, a hint of surprise appeared in Chongxuzi's eyes.
"I have never collected this before. It just so happens to be a sword technique, which is in line with the martial arts of Chongtian Temple. Thank you very much!"
Ye Kang chuckled, his eyes gleaming: "Daoist Master, this isn't something given away for free. You should at least give something in return, right?"
Ye Kang hadn't forgotten what the Golden-Robed Ancestor had said back then: any kind of peerless manual, hidden treasure, or martial arts secret could be exchanged for it; it wouldn't be a loss anyway.
Chongxuzi nodded and said, "Of course. Then please take a moment to recover. I will accompany you back to Jinling City. When we part, I will give you a return gift."
Why not give it to me now?
"Well, I haven't decided what to give yet."
Seeing that he was serious and didn't seem to be faking it, Ye Kang didn't dwell on it, and the two immediately began to regulate their breathing.
As for the onlookers outside the market, seeing that Chongxuzi was still there, not a single one dared to come over, and they even retreated further and further away.
Half an hour later, the two had recovered. Xie Yuan had absorbed the medicinal power and was able to move around normally.
Just as he was about to leave, Ye Kang suddenly remembered something.
"Wait! There's something else! These corpses all over the ground, and those treasures from the auction that we didn't have time to redeem—wouldn't it be a waste to let them go like this? Third Grandfather, you go over there, I'll go over here, let's finish this quickly!"
Xie Yuan's eyes lit up, thinking to himself that he had been staying at home for too long and had even forgotten how to pick up valuable items from corpses!
This is absolutely wrong!
The two immediately lowered their heads, one touching the corpse and the other searching for treasure, their roles clearly defined.
Ye Kang initially thought that Chongxuzi wouldn't care about these things, but to his surprise, after a while, he also started searching with his head down.
The filter shattered; sure enough, all martial artists look the same.