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Combining the two methods, Li Mu's calligraphy improved, gaining not only strength and structure but also a gradual filling in of flesh and blood.

While he may not have achieved mastery of calligraphy, he has developed his own style, which, considering his age, is quite impressive.

Li Mu wrote a piece of calligraphy and nodded in satisfaction. His calligraphy had both an overflowing sharpness and a sense of great skill without artifice. His current level of swordsmanship was somewhere in between, which was quite fitting.

After practicing calligraphy for a while, he returned to his resting room. Soon after, Xiao Chan came to inform him that Old Master Su had come to visit him.

Ning Yi and Grandpa Su had only met twice, once before the wedding and once on the wedding day, and they had only exchanged a few words.

This time, I just came to check on things, ask about the injuries, said a few words, and then left.

Li Mu didn't mind. After eating the lunch Xiao Chan brought him at noon, he took a nap, then sat cross-legged on the bed and practiced the Zixia Gong for the first time since arriving in this world.

This world truly has martial arts. With the seventh level of the Purple Cloud Skill activated, Li Mu immediately experienced sensations different from those in the real world.

A continuous, profound, and mellow internal force slowly circulated along the meridians of his body until it reached his head. Some acupoints and small meridians were somewhat blocked, and Li Mu naturally knew that this was where he was injured.

With a thought, the healing chapter of the Nine Yin Manual swept through his mind, and the next moment, he unleashed it. He felt as if his body was soaking in warm water wherever the true energy passed through, warm and gentle, nourishing his body and mind. The acupoints and meridians of the injured area were also re-drained and reconnected, being nourished by the true energy again and again.

Half an hour later, Li Mu gradually finished his practice. The injured area was no longer a problem. He would use the Healing Manual to nourish it for another three days, and the injury would be completely healed.

Next, Li Mu did a simple test and found that the power of the Zixia Skill was much lower than that of the Smiling Proud Wanderer world. This was normal, as the upper limit of martial arts in this world was lower than that in the Smiling Proud Wanderer world, so the Zixia Skill was naturally limited.

However, it is much better than the real world, except that the health benefits remain unchanged in all three worlds.

The day passed just like that. The next morning, as dawn was breaking, Li Mu got up as usual, went downstairs, and began his morning prayers.

Without a sword, one naturally cannot practice swordsmanship, and it's also unsuitable to practice some of the more expansive and powerful techniques now. Li Mu thought for a moment, recalling the Pine Crane Fist Manual he had read in the Demonic Sect's treasury in the previous world.

This boxing style is quite special. It may not seem very powerful, but its artistic conception is profound. When practiced to a high level, it not only has the uprightness of a pine tree and the agility of a crane, but also a continuous flow of energy, which can nourish life and prolong life.

Li Mu's current skill level means that once he has read some martial arts techniques and understood their key points and concepts, he can basically use them.

Immediately assume a stance, stand on one leg, arms outstretched, like a crane spreading its wings, like a pine tree standing tall…

The movements of this set of boxing techniques were slow and graceful. Li Mu quickly practiced it once and immediately felt the extraordinary nature of the Pine Crane Boxing Manual. This was also related to his high level of skill, which allowed him to master the boxing techniques very quickly.

After a few rounds of punches, I felt refreshed all over.

At this moment, a golden hue appeared on the horizon. Li Mu came to a small terrace on the second floor of the building, looked at the rising sun, experienced the purple aura of the morning sun, and felt the Purple Cloud Technique spontaneously rotating within his body.

At his current level, he no longer needs to meditate and practice his Qi in front of the rising purple mist every morning. He has reached the final level of the Purple Cloud Skill, and his true Qi is already constantly generating and circulating.

Without needing to practice deliberately every day, one's skill level will increase spontaneously; doing so is more of a habit.

As people carefully sensed the rising purple aura, the Su family mansion gradually became lively, with maids and servants coming and going in an endless stream.

Some people passing by saw him standing on the terrace of the small building from afar and pointed at him. Li Mu didn't care too much, as long as they didn't come over to watch like they did yesterday.

The Su family mansion is very large, divided into courtyards and gardens. The courtyard where Li Mu lives belongs to Su Tan'er. There are two two-story wooden buildings. He lives in one and Su Tan'er lives in the other. It is quite private unless you deliberately come in.

Just then, Xiao Chan, still half asleep, came out of her room downstairs. She was startled when she saw Li Mu: "Young Master, your injuries haven't healed yet, why are you up so early?"

She said somewhat awkwardly, "Young master, Xiao Chan woke up late today. I'll get you some water to wash up."

At Li Mu's current level, his body will not leave any dirt if he wants to, he doesn't even need to brush his teeth, and his breath will naturally be fresh.

However, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Given his current status, he couldn't act too unconventionally or make Xiao Chan feel that he was angry.

Nodding, she said, "Okay, thank you for your help, Xiao Chan."

Xiao Chan said excitedly, "Young Master, it's no trouble at all! Xiao Chan is coming right away, please wait."

With Xiao Chan's help, he washed up and then went to the kitchen to bring back a food box.

As a wounded soldier, the kitchen staff would prepare meals for him separately every day.

After breakfast, Li Mu wanted to go out for a walk, but Xiao Chan persuaded him to stay, saying that he had just been injured and should not be exposed to the wind and needed to rest.

Seeing her earnest expression, as if she was about to cry, Li Mu smiled wryly and nodded. "Fine, we won't go out then. We'll stay home for a couple more days until the injury is completely healed."

So, I spent the rest of the day in my study. Drinking tea, reading books, and practicing calligraphy was quite relaxing.

The next day, Li Mu got up early and went downstairs to practice his boxing. Xiao Chan was already up and had prepared the water.

Seeing Li Mu, she said happily, "Young master, I'll help you wash up."

Li Mu smiled and said, "Xiao Chan, you're up so early, are you sleepy?"

Xiao Chan blushed and quickly shook her head, saying softly, "I'm not sleepy, Xiao Chan isn't sleepy! Xiao Chan didn't mean to get up late yesterday. Young Master, you're injured, you shouldn't have gotten up so early, you should have rested more."

Li Mu walked downstairs: "I've had enough rest. Getting up early in the morning is a good way to exercise."

After washing up with Xiao Chan's help, Li Mu went to the open space in front of the small building and began to practice the Pine Crane Boxing Manual.

Xiao Chan watched quietly from the side. After Li Mu finished practicing the fist technique once, she widened her eyes and asked curiously, "Young Master, what were you practicing?"

Li Mu smiled and asked, "What do you think you're practicing?"

Xiao Chan tilted her head and asked in confusion, "It looks like martial arts, but Guard Geng's martial arts are so powerful that he can shatter blue bricks with a single punch. Yours is so slow and leisurely, it doesn't seem like it."

Li Mu said, "The martial arts I practice are indeed different from those practiced by Protector Geng. I mainly practice martial arts for health and fitness, which are not very suitable for fighting."

Xiao Chan suddenly realized, "Oh, I see!"

Li Mu asked, "Do you want to learn?"

Xiao Chan asked curiously, "Can I practice too?"

Li Mu said, "Why not? Although this set of boxing techniques is not suitable for fighting, it can be used to maintain health and fitness, and is suitable for all ages."

"Come, let me teach you."

Xiao Chan hesitated for a moment, but seeing that Li Mu was really going to teach her, she gritted her teeth and walked over, carefully asking, "Young Master, what if I can't learn it?"

Li Mu: "Then learn it a few more times."

After teaching for more than half an hour, Xiao Chan had only learned a few moves. Li Mu didn't mind. Most ordinary people who hadn't learned martial arts were like this when they first started practicing. Let's take it slow!

Chapter 584 First Meeting, Leisurely Days

Two days passed, and Li Mu's injuries were completely healed. Only then did Xiao Chan agree to let him go out for a walk.

Jiangning, as a first-class city in the south, has been prosperous since ancient times. Although it does not have the high-rise buildings of today, walking on the clean bluestone road and looking at the quaint shops on the street, with people coming and going, chatting and laughing, is also a very pleasant experience.

The Su family lived not far from the Qinhuai River. Li Mu led Xiao Chan on a leisurely stroll, and before long they arrived at the Qinhuai River.

As one of the most bustling and vibrant places in Jiangning, the various painted boats coming and going on the Qinhuai River broadened Li Mu's horizons.

It is said that the place becomes even more lively after nightfall, with more pleasure boats and various women showcasing their talents. The atmosphere is extremely extravagant, with people coming and going all night long, making it almost a city that never sleeps.

Seeing Xiao Chan staring at him nervously, Li Mu smiled. He was afraid that Xiao Chan would be unable to resist the temptation.

As a son-in-law who has only been married for a few days, he naturally wouldn't go to a place like that.

Li Mu looked at the nervous Xiao Chan, smiled, and shook his head: "Let's go!"

Xiao Chan lowered her head and whispered, "Young Master, Miss is very good. Miss didn't mean to avoid you, Miss..."

Li Mu nodded: "Okay! What are you standing there for? Let's go!"

Xiao Chan exclaimed "Ah!" and quickly covered her mouth as she followed.

"Young master, you're not angry?"

Li Mu laughed and said, "Why are you angry? Isn't life good enough?"

Xiao Chan nodded her head quickly in agreement: "Yes! Young master, you're such a kind person."

Li Mu smiled but didn't say anything.

After strolling around for another half hour, the two headed back home. On the way, they happened to come across an elegantly decorated shop that sold not only the Four Treasures of the Study, but also folding fans, calligraphy and paintings, and accessories. There were also more than a dozen long swords worn by scholars hanging on the wall.

Li Mu glanced around a few times, then turned and went inside, with Xiao Chan hurriedly following behind.

Li Mu looked at the writing implements, the folding fan, and finally at the hanging longswords. These longswords were exquisitely designed, some even quite ornate, and looked extremely extraordinary.

In reality, this was merely a scholar's sword, purely decorative, mostly flashy but impractical.

Li Mu took off a sword and flicked it lightly. The material and craftsmanship were indeed quite ordinary, even inferior to the scabbard. Most of the cost of a sword is in the scabbard.

However, it is enough for him now. The sword that a scholar carries is also quite in line with his status. After all, it is one of the six arts of a gentleman and it will not seem too out of place.

He chose a relatively inconspicuous one, took it off, and asked, "Shopkeeper, how much is this sword?"

The shopkeeper smiled and stepped forward, saying, "Young master has a good eye. This sword is very popular. We've sold a lot of them recently, mostly to scholars like you."

He held out a hand and said, "Young master, this one will cost five taels of silver."

Li Mu remained noncommittal. A longsword of this quality could be made at a blacksmith's shop for only two taels of silver, but he simply didn't want the hassle.

After some haggling, Xiao Chan joined in, and they finally settled on a price of four taels of silver.

Watching Xiao Chan take out silver from her delicate little purse to pay the bill, Li Mu felt a pang of guilt for being a kept man. He shook his head, picked up his longsword, and headed towards the Su residence.

For the next two days, Li Mu stayed at the Su residence drinking tea and reading books, or took Xiao Chan out for walks and strolls to appreciate the local customs and culture.

When the mood strikes, he might take out the longsword he just bought and play with it.

Having mastered swordsmanship to this level, there's no need for arduous training anymore; for Li Mu, practicing swordsmanship every day is more of a habit.

Or rather, you want to develop or maintain a certain feel for the sword.

He knew a great many sword techniques, including those from the Five Sacred Mountains School and various schools of the martial arts world.

Many sword techniques are not suitable for use. For example, the Huashan's Chaoyang Yiqi Sword, which represents the use of qi to control the sword, is too imposing when executed; and the Huashan's Xiyi Sword Technique is silent and stealthy when executed...