Chapter 49: Hong Fei's Proposal

  The first move of the Yan Lian Sword is the starting move, which is basically useless in combat but can help regulate one's inner breath during performance. It allows the true energy to circulate inside the body and reach its optimal state before practicing swordplay.

  However, this sword style was almost completely ignored by Yue Yu in the past. With the help of the intelligent system, he could always make his physical condition optimal at all times. The effect of meditation was completely redundant for him.

  At this moment, Yue Yu unconsciously spread his legs apart and took a horse stance. At first, it was extremely difficult, feeling as if every part of the meridians in his body were about to break inch by inch. His whole body felt like being bitten by countless ants, with almost every muscle on his body aching with a piercing pain.

  The situation didn't improve until the last move of the sword was completed and he returned to his original stance. In his lower abdomen, a small whirlpool formed, absorbing both the internal energy of his body and the roaming evil forces with fine threads. The chaotic evil forces around him were still rampaging wildly, but for a short time, they could no longer harm his meridians.

  Her eyebrows arched slightly, suppressing the thread of surprise that had emerged in her heart. With a calm and harmonious state of mind, she began to practice the Taiji sword from its initial movement once again.

  The movements from just now, although they had a limited effect on the demonic energy within his body, still allowed Yue Yu to see a glimmer of hope. He also firmly believed that continuing to practice this sword technique would be able to help him to some extent.

  The Wudang Taiji Sword has only 48 sword moves, but it takes about five or six minutes to practice the entire set. It wasn't until the 23rd time that a black and white true energy sphere in the shape of taiji reappeared in Yue Yu's dantian as usual. By the 49th time, two hours later, the scattered evil energy in the meridians was slowly absorbed into the true energy flow, returning to normal.

  However, at this time, Yue Yu had already become completely absorbed in the moment. He had thoughts in his mind, but was unaware of external objects; although he had eyes and ears, he did not respond to colors or sounds. All he knew was how to wield the Taiji Sword's techniques, one by one, with his hands. The initial awkwardness and hesitation gradually disappeared as time went on. Moreover, the further he progressed, the more fluid and effortless it became, seeming to possess an even clearer and more transparent flavor.

  And it wasn't until then that Rang Li, who had been watching from the side all along, finally put down his worries and wiped away a cold sweat with a lingering fear in his heart. In these short few hours, he felt like time was passing by extremely slowly. There were even several times when he was scared to the point of almost having a heart attack.

  When Yue Yu's face twitched violently, Ran Li felt that something was wrong. When Yue Yu opened his eyes, Ran Li clearly sensed the death intent in his young master's eyes. Later, when they started practicing swordsmanship, Ran Li felt even more desperate. In this world, who would still practice swordsmanship as if nothing had happened after taking a Soul Pill? At that time, he almost thought Yue Yu had completely given up.

  It wasn't until the situation had finally stabilized that Ran Li also began to worry. In the early morning hours, Yue Yu was almost completely unable to control his true energy. When he wielded his sword, not only did the sound of wind and thunder echo through the air, but all the leaves and dust within a twenty-zhang radius were drawn towards him, swirling around him in a dance-like motion. The display was no less impressive than that of a high-ranking sword technique, and perhaps even surpassed it.

  But what Ran Li was most worried about at the time was that the mountain patrol warriors behind the mountain would be attracted by the commotion and then investigate the true state of Yue Yu. Fortunately, just an hour later, Yue Yu's swordsmanship had already begun to converge. Then gradually restored the usual soft and fluffy taste. Those mountain patrol warriors, although they had also stopped to watch curiously during their journey, would often turn their noses up and leave after a moment.

  If it weren't for someone like Ruan Li who had personally experienced its might, perhaps no one would have been able to see the extraordinary aspects of this sword technique.

  Two hours later, when Yue Yu's complexion returned to normal and the pain gradually subsided, Rang Li knew that the situation was no longer critical. However, at this time, Rang Li's mood still couldn't relax.

  He was thinking of Yue Yu, why would he suddenly want to take a risk? Although he said that this young master had always been extremely bold. But Rong Li knew that Yue Yu's true personality should be cautious and never do anything without a guarantee.

  So he really couldn't understand why Yue Yu would take the risk of ruining his future. Those three Wu Xing Spirit Pills could indeed make Yue Yu's strength increase exponentially, but that was at the cost of his future - Rong Li knew this clearly. If Yue Yu could follow the normal path, then with the help of these Wu Xing Spirit Pills, within ten years he would be able to advance to at least a sixth-level or higher martial artist.

  Could it be for that swan flight?

  Recalling Yue Yu's previous words, Rang Yi felt his heart tighten in waves.

  Since it was specifically mentioned that the deputy city master of Dan Yun City had a ten-level heterodox weapon, then this time, their enemy was actually the Cang Lan Sword King?

  Ran Li was pondering the joints, and suddenly felt a chill in his heart. In his field of vision, a thin and slightly hunched figure appeared, vaguely resembling Huang Fan, the owner of the pharmacy. What made Ran Li feel startled was the terrified expression on Huang Fan's face. Although he had been somewhat flustered yesterday, he could still maintain some composure. But today, this old man was almost crawling and rolling towards him in a frantic dash.

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  At 4:15, Yue Yu drew out his last sword and slowly sheathed it behind his arm. He first silently examined his body and found that the yin-yang fish true energy group in his dantian had dissipated and returned to its original state of balance among the five elements. However, within this true energy group, the colors of various spiritual powers were now more distinct and no longer as chaotic as before when he possessed the Seven-Layered Great Chaotic True Power.

  Yue Yu lightly exhaled, knowing that he had already broken through the limits of a Martial Artist. He channeled his true energy into the sword, and then saw a half-inch long sword aura burst out from the tip of the sword. Although it was only the initial stage of being a Martial Artist, he could already externalize his true energy outside his body.

  However, looking at this scene, Yue Yu couldn't help but feel a sense of desolation, and his mood was more melancholic than ever. With an endless sigh, Yue Yu shifted his gaze, only to see Ran Li and Huang Fan standing solemnly at the edge of the forest.

  "Is it Huang Zhuanggui?"

  Yue raised an eyebrow and smiled as she turned around. "You're not here to do business, so has something else happened at my house?"

  "It was just an hour ago that the King of Canglan Sword, Hong Zheng, acting on behalf of his nephew Hong Fei, asked our clan leader to marry and wanted to take our family's Bing Qian as a concubine. I heard that the clan leader has already agreed!"

  With a pale face, Dai Huangfan answered, and Ruan Li's eyes, which had already turned crimson, cast over here. "Young master! Did you guess it earlier?"

  "Guess what? Hehe! I'm not that amazing. It's just that, with Hongfei's status, if he really wants to deal with our family, there are countless ways to do it!"

  Yue Yu smiled and shook his head, then lightly snapped his fingers together, producing a metallic ringing sound. He thought to himself that this time's storm seemed like it would ultimately have to be resolved with this after all.

  As a family, they can marry their daughter to the young master of the city, which may seem like a high match for others. However, with Bing Qian's strong personality inherited from her mother, she might not be able to bear it at all.

  And that Hongfei, if he was truly seeking marriage, then it would be fine. But after yesterday's events, it's hard not to suspect that he has ulterior motives.

  At this thought, a hint of anger and killing intent finally floated in Yue Yu's eyes. No matter what the young man's purpose was, Yue Yu would never allow his own sister to become someone else's concubine!

  There is still the pain of stagnation in the past decade, and just because of this, he cannot allow that perpetrator to still be alive in this world!