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The reason is also very practical. With this martial art, he had the opportunity to break free from his fate and defy destiny. Otherwise, he would only be a lowly servant with no future.

If he were just an ordinary, muddle-headed person, that would be one thing, but Fang Han is a very ambitious and independent person.

Looking at the纨绔子弟 (sons of wealthy and powerful families) of the Fang family, living a life of extravagance and debauchery every day, doesn't he like it or yearn for it?
Of course not. Therefore, he also wants to be the master of his own destiny, become a powerful martial artist, fight for wealth and power, and enjoy a wonderful life.

As for the possibility of death, the chances for Fang Han are slim. He doesn't know if it's because of his exceptional talent or good luck, but he has been making rapid progress in his cultivation over the past few days without encountering many obstacles or noticing anything unusual.

He had even planned that when the time was right, he would fake his death to escape from the Fang family, or even leave Kaiyan County, and go to other cities to make a living. Perhaps in the future, he could also establish a Fang family.

As he finished his breathing exercises, Fang Han looked at the empty bottle. The secret medicine was being used up too quickly, and he would have to go to the black market to buy more herbs.

Compared to legitimate herbal medicine dealers or pharmacies, the prices of herbs on the black market are generally 30-40% higher. Unfortunately, some shady characters who need to purchase herbs that cannot be sold in the open have no choice but to use the black market as a huge transit point.

For Fang Han, money is worthless; anything that can enhance his strength is more important than anything else.

To supplement his training expenses, Fang Han even secretly stole several antiques from the Fang family villa and sold them on the black market, showing remarkable audacity.

After dark, Fang Han carefully slipped out of the Fang family villa and went to the black market to buy medicinal herbs before returning home.

As he passed through a rather dark alley, his expression suddenly changed, and he gripped the short blade in his hand with some tension.

"You, who are you?"

At this moment, under the dark and windy sky, a person dressed in black, wearing a comical round-faced mask, appeared beneath the shadowy courtyard wall, making it impossible to discern their age or identity.

The man stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an air of superiority. Although Fang Han was just a novice who had only recently begun practicing martial arts, he could sense from his heart that this man was probably a master, far beyond the reach of someone like himself who had just started practicing.

Meng Zhao glanced at the handsome young man in front of him, and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.

He transformed the Divine Wind Force and the Void Cloud Force and taught them to many people. Among them, the one who made the fastest progress, cultivated the most steadily, and gave Meng Zhao the biggest surprise was the person in front of him.

Fang Han's name subconsciously reminded him of a treacherous, cunning, and ruthless old devil named Fang, especially since the man's identity as a servant further deepened the impression he had of the person in front of him.

Coupled with the other party's outstanding performance, Meng Zhao had reason to believe that this kid, even if he wasn't the chosen one, was still someone with good fortune.

Now, he suddenly appears and uses his martial arts aura to pressure his opponent. The young man is still able to deal with him cautiously. Although his will wavers, he is eventually able to regain his composure. He is indeed a talent.

"Your Cloud-Piercing Skill is quite good, but do you know its origin?"

Meng Zhao deliberately lowered his voice, making it sound hoarse and aged; he was definitely not a young man, but more like a middle-aged man.

Upon hearing this, Fang Han immediately became excited. Looking at the masked man in front of him, he felt that even the comical mask carried a certain air of authority.

"This... could it be that you secretly entrusted it to me?"

Fang Han's cautious demeanor seemed puzzling, but in reality, he had already made his plans.

The Cloud-Gazing Technique is indeed powerful. These days, after practicing it, he can clearly feel his strength improving.

However, no matter how powerful it is, the bigwigs in the county have already revealed the truth: this martial art or secret medicine may have problems and needs to be tested to improve and rectify it.

Just because he's not having any problems now doesn't mean he'll never have any problems.

Therefore, Fang Han also really wanted to find a solution that would solve the problem once and for all.

Ideally, of course, one should find the master who spread the martial arts and obtain the original version or the improved version from him.

For this, any price to pay is acceptable.

Now, Meng Zhao was right in front of him, exuding an extraordinary aura. He was hiding his head and tail, seemingly somewhat sneaky, which actually echoed what the officials of Kaiyan County had said, giving Fang Han some reason to speculate.

"Indeed, you are a smart person. Among all those who have obtained martial arts manuals, your cultivation has been the smoothest and most stable. It can be seen that you have extraordinary talent and good fortune. You can be considered a talented person."

This isn't the place to talk. If you want to know more, or even about your future, come with me!

With that, Meng Zhao took the lead and left, heading down the alleyway towards another road.

Fang Han was conflicted and hesitant. He wanted to follow along and make a name for himself, but he was also afraid of falling into some kind of trap.

However, this struggle and hesitation did not last long; he soon realized that he had no other choice.

He gritted his teeth and gave chase.

Finally, the two arrived at a dilapidated, abandoned courtyard.

Meng Zhao straddled a stone millstone in the courtyard with an air of grandeur and said,
"These days, after you started your practice, have you felt that the Cloud-Piercing Technique is infinitely profound?"

Fang Han followed, but he didn't expect that his first words after settling down would be about his cultivation experience.

He had nothing to hide, and recounted all his daily cultivation experiences and insights, then said...
"I have indeed mastered this martial art quite well, and my progress has been extremely rapid. However, I wonder if there is any problem with it. Could you please tell me, sir?"

Meng Zhao nodded.
"These days, you are the first person I've contacted, and perhaps the only one. Do you know why?"

Fang Han nodded, then shook his head.

"Could it be that Fang Han has exceptional talent? No, could it be that my cultivation process provided you with insights?"

This idea was actually quite realistic, but it also came across as a bit arrogant. Meng Zhao gestured for him to find a place to sit down, and then said,
"To explain this, we need to start with the origins of the Canyun Gong, which takes a long time, so please be patient!"

Fang Han was not impatient at all; on the contrary, he seemed very interested. He really liked these kinds of stories about the martial arts world, but unfortunately he didn't have the time and energy for them in the past.

"Although the Cloud-Piercing Skill is quite good now, and you have practiced it steadily, making it a first-class internal martial art, it is still no match for the true source."

In fact, this martial art is merely an evolution of a fragment of a divine skill from hundreds of years ago!

"Hundreds of years ago, in the martial arts world, there appeared a powerful figure with unparalleled martial arts skills and invincible strength. He was known as the Three Wonders Elder. He had three unique skills: Heavenly Frost Fist, Cloud Dispelling Palm, and Wind God Leg. Moreover, when the three skills were combined, he also had a transcendent internal martial arts technique called Three-Part Returning to Origin Qi. At that time, he was invincible in the world."

These words completely captivated Fang Han, igniting his passion and making him incredibly excited.

Hundreds of years ago, there was an invincible powerhouse, the Three Absolutes Elder, with the Three Absolutes Divine Skill and the Threefold Return to Origin Qi.

All of this means that the martial arts he practices have a very important origin. So, wouldn't he have a bright and limitless future if he practices such powerful martial arts?
However, the only thing that seemed a little strange to him was that he had never heard of the name "Old Man of Three Wonders".

Of course, it's understandable. After all, so much time has passed, and he may have been the best in the world at a certain time. It's normal that he is no longer known.

"At that time, the Three Masters Elder took in two disciples. The elder disciple was of average talent but simple and honest. The younger disciple was exceptionally talented and had outstanding martial arts skills, but he was ambitious, cruel and domineering, and was not liked by the Three Masters Elder."

Both disciples learned the Three Ultimate Skills, but the most subtle and profound Three-Part Returning to Origin Qi was always held by the Three Ultimate Elder, which led to a drama of betrayal between the sect.

The exact details are unknown, but from the information I've received, the second disciple ultimately triumphed, killing the Three Absolutes Elder, while the eldest disciple disappeared without a trace, taking with him three parts of his divine skill and three parts of his Returning to Origin Qi.

Thirty years ago, I found a secret scroll in an ancient tomb. It contained a general record of the life of the Three Wonders Elder and the incomplete Three Wonders Divine Skill.

Among them, the Wind God Leg and Cloud Dispelling Palm techniques lost 30-40% of their essence, and the Heavenly Frost Fist was completely worn away.

However, it contains the incantation for the Threefold Return to Origin. If someone can gather all three supreme divine skills, they can use this incantation to cultivate the Threefold Return to Origin Qi, thus dominating the martial world and becoming invincible.

As Fang Han listened, he was completely fooled by Meng Zhao.

He immediately realized that the Cloud-Piercing Skill he had learned might actually be the Cloud-Dispelling Palm, one of the Three Ultimate Divine Skills. As for the Heavenly Frost Fist and Wind God Leg, not only did he not have them, but the mysterious person in front of him probably didn't have them either, or if he did, they wouldn't have them all.

"For the past thirty years, I have been painstakingly searching for clues about the Heavenly Frost Fist and trying to complete the Wind God Leg and Cloud Dispelling Palm. I have made some progress. Now, the Cloud Gathering Skill you are practicing is actually the internal cultivation technique of the Cloud Dispelling Palm. If you also master the palm technique, you will be able to master the Cloud Dispelling Palm, one of the three great skills."

Fang Han could not contain his joy and said,
"Sir, the Three-Part Divine Skill is so profound, the Three-Part Returning to Origin Qi must be even more powerful. However, what about its secret medicine? In this era, is it still possible to cultivate the Three-Part Returning to Origin Qi?"

Meng Zhao nodded, his hoarse, aged voice revealing a hint of appreciation.
"The Three Ultimate Divine Skill is actually the condensation of three elements—frost, cloud, and wind—in the dantian of the body. These elements complement each other and form a stable triangle. By coordinating these elements, one's power can increase infinitely."

The Three-Part Returning Qi is actually the fusion of these three into one, from which one can absorb the power of frost, clouds and wind between heaven and earth, integrate it into oneself, and replace the power of the secret medicine.

Therefore, if there is truly an opportunity, the Threefold Return to Origin Qi can be cultivated, which is why I pursue it so diligently.

Fang Han was overjoyed, feeling an unprecedented ambition growing within him, and said,
"Then, sir, have you found the secrets of the Frost Fist technique so far?"

Meng Zhao shook his head and sighed.
"No, too much time has passed. I only obtained a portion of the boxing manual, but unfortunately only 30% of the essentials. As for the internal energy secrets of the Heavenly Frost Fist, it's like searching for a needle in a haystack; I have nothing at all."

After a pause, just as Fang Han was filled with disappointment, Meng Zhao continued,

"However, there is always a way out. Over the past thirty years, I have racked my brains and worked hard to come up with a method that can be used as a general substitute or reference. The key lies in the fact that one of the three ultimate techniques, the Heavenly Frost Fist, is a cold-type technique."

If one could find an internal martial arts technique that could rival the Wind God Leg and Cloud Dispelling Palm, and it possessed a cold-elemental attribute, combined with the Three-Part Return to Origin technique, there might be a 70-80% chance of cultivating the Three-Part Return to Origin Qi.

Fang Han was definitely a smart man. When he heard Meng Zhao say that, he exclaimed "Ah!" and immediately thought of the martial arts of his Fang family.

The Seven-Turn Cold Toad Devouring Divine Skill.

"Sir, do you perhaps believe that the Seven Revolutions Frost Toad Devouring Divine Skill, passed down through generations of the Fang family, can serve as a substitute for the Heavenly Frost Fist, one of the Three Wonders?"

Meng Zhao nodded.
“You are a promising young man. I have already examined him, and based on the performance of this martial art, it is definitely possible. However, obtaining this martial art will be very, very difficult. You should know how troublesome the Fang family is.”

Fang Han subconsciously agreed, "That's right, the Fang family is not to be trifled with, especially the old patriarch, whose martial arts skills are unparalleled. He once froze the entire courtyard with a single palm strike, and his martial arts are almost divine."

Then he thought, "Yes, the Seven Revolutions Frost Toad Devouring Divine Art has already shown such amazing results. If it were to be transformed into one of the Three Wonders and cultivated into the supreme Three-Part Returning Origin Qi, how earth-shattering and terrifying it would be!"

"Sir, did you choose me because I am a servant of the Fang family and have the opportunity to seize this secret of internal martial arts?"

Meng Zhao hummed in agreement.
"That's natural, but you don't need to underestimate yourself. You're not the only pawn I've acquired in the Fang family, but you're definitely the best one. So, the reason I'm here tonight is to tell you some things so you can be prepared."

Fang Han felt a chill in his heart. He was being used as a pawn, which was the reality. Only those with value were qualified to be pawns; those without value were useless pieces that would be discarded.

But he was indeed hesitant to take action against the Fang family.

The Fang family is undoubtedly the dominant force in the county. As a servant of the Fang family, he is well aware of the family's terrifying and domineering nature.

Zheng Lie, the Fire God, was once so full of vigor and ambition. His Fire God Gang swept through the county and almost dominated the area. Unfortunately, he was betrayed by the Fang family and died young.

Therefore, dealing with the Fang family is by no means a simple matter, let alone usurping the foundation of the Fang family and using the Seven Revolutions Cold Toad Devouring Divine Art.

"As far as I know, the Fang family's martial arts are passed down only to men, not women, and only to legitimate sons, not illegitimate ones. There are not many people who truly master this internal martial arts secret."

Among them, the most likely to succeed is Fang Zijun, the fifth son of the Fang family.

"Sir, you should be able to find this information. Could it be that you intend to start with Fang Zijun?" (End of Chapter)