The Prodigal Disciple of Mount Hua: Seizing All Opportunities

Chen Qianyang just took a risky move.

He understood the matter that Yue Buqun was wondering about.

Although it wasn't my intention, I was indeed an inside agent planted in secret.

From this perspective, Yue Buqun's precautions were not wrong.

He sent the experienced and prudent Laudenuo as a test, to probe his true abilities through a contest.

Then I can't treat it as an ordinary competition.

He wanted to force Laudenau to resort to drastic measures, hoping to turn defeat into victory.

He had just demonstrated his talent in the competition, and had almost been injured as a result.

Even though Yue Buqun, who always considered himself a gentleman, was extremely unwilling, he had no choice but to accept it under these circumstances.

Yue Buqun is that kind of person.

The key to breaking the deadlock lies with Lao Denuo, the second disciple of Mount Hua.

This person is different from Linghu Chong. He is older and acts with composure and rationality, which is why Yue Buqun asked him to take action.

Chen Qianyang had a suspicion before.

As a time traveler, he knew that his honest and simple-minded second senior brother had another identity.

He was a spy hidden by Zuo Lengchan, the head of the Songshan Sect, within the Huashan Sect.

Today's events have confirmed this speculation.

The person who killed his father with the power of the Frost Palm and fed him poison that day was none other than Zuo Lengchan, the leader of the Songshan Sect and the leader of the Five Mountains Sword Alliance.

Then I and Laudenau can be considered "colleagues" on the secret front.

In such a situation, he would naturally lend a hand.

As it turns out, this "colleague" was a superb actor, even fooling the cunning Yue Buqun.

Of course, Chen Qianyang wouldn't reveal this.

It won't be long before Zuo Lengchan's men come looking for him.

We'll just have to adapt to the situation then.

The next day, the apprenticeship ceremony was completed, and Chen Qianyang officially became a disciple of Yue Buqun, a disciple of the Huashan School.

There are not many disciples under the Huashan Sect, and even fewer who can serve as personal inner disciples.

There were fewer than twenty people in total, including more than ten disciples of Yue Buqun and six or seven female disciples who were disciples of Ning Zhongze.

For a major martial arts sect, this number is rather meager.

Chen Qianyang knew in his heart that this was probably closely related to the sword energy dispute of that year.

The eldest disciple, Linghu Chong, was carefree and took good care of his newly initiated junior brother.

For days, he would take him around to familiarize himself with the various locations of the Huashan Sect, or talk about the sect's rules and regulations, as well as the personalities and quirks of the other senior brothers.

Chen Qianyang was witty and often made surprising remarks. He was also good at reading people's expressions and understanding Linghu Chong's preferences. Within a few days, the two had already become quite friendly.

During this time, Yue Lingshan followed along, occasionally chiming in with her own words. When she got into a bad mood, she would argue and bicker with Chen Qianyang, which made Linghu Chong laugh heartily.

The Huashan sect has always adhered to the tradition of self-discipline, upholding propriety, guarding one's mind and understanding one's true nature. Each disciple unconsciously learns from Yue Buqun's gentlemanly demeanor.

Therefore, the family had a very upright character, but it was somewhat boring and didn't quite suit Linghu Chong's personality.

Now that a junior brother who quite suits his tastes has come along, he is naturally overjoyed.

Chen Qianyang wore a warm smile and responded appropriately, but his mind was clear.

[Current global flow change: 1%]

Next reward point: 3%

[Chance to receive reward 1]

On the rewards screen of the cheat, the change in the world flow has reached one percent.

It seems that by joining the Huashan sect, I have altered part of the original story's plot.

Although the progress was slow and small, it was still fruitful.

More importantly, you can get rewards.

Chen Qianyang stirred his divine sense and selected the corresponding reward.

[Gained Talent: Swift as the Wind]

[Swift as the Wind: Having escaped your pursuers, you've gained some insights into lightness skills and decided to apply these insights to your martial arts, which will temporarily enhance your lightness skills.]

As for talents related to movement, Huashan swordsmanship is agile and requires corresponding lightness skills as a supplement.

However, it seems that the Huashan sect does not have a very strong lightness skill, which undoubtedly reduces its power. It seems that we still need to think of a way to improve the lightness skill.

It seems that there aren't any particularly powerful light-body skills in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.

Well, to be honest, the Sunflower Manual can make a person move like a ghost.

However... let's forget about that.

Chen Qianyang shivered, snapping out of his reverie.

"Junior Brother, what were you thinking about just now?" Linghu Chong asked with a smile in his eyes.

"It's alright, it's alright, Senior Brother, please continue."

"Hmm, where was I? Oh, right," Linghu Chong took out a booklet from his robes and handed it to Chen Qianyang: "Since you're new here, you need to understand that although our Huashan Sect practices swordsmanship, the most important thing is to have a solid foundation in internal energy."

Perhaps remembering Chen Qianyang's identity as a descendant of the Sword Sect, Linghu Chong carefully considered his words: "Actually, if you ask me, both swordsmanship and internal energy are very important and indispensable. This is the Huashan Sect's introductory mental cultivation method, which is different from what you have learned before."

"However, the breathing and circulation method is similar. Internal martial arts emphasize gradual progress. You can start practicing first, and you can ask me any questions you may have."

Chen Qianyang thanked him and accepted the booklet that Linghu Chong handed over.

He flipped through it for a while, and based on the original owner's rudimentary understanding of internal energy cultivation, he grasped the general outline.

This Huashan internal skill is balanced and harmonious, conforming to the Qi Sect's method of cultivating Qi before practicing swordsmanship.

It is indeed much more sophisticated than his previous crude martial arts breathing techniques.

However, the progress of the same training will be much slower.

[Internal Skill: Huashan Inner Strength Technique 0/10 (Beginner)]

"Senior Brother, I have a favor to ask." Chen Qianyang closed the booklet and looked at Linghu Chong: "I am burdened with a blood feud and am anxious. I wonder if there are any other ways to accelerate the accumulation of internal energy besides the step-by-step cultivation?"

Upon hearing this, Linghu Chong scratched his head, a troubled look on his face: "Well, my master often warned us that in the path of internal cultivation, haste makes waste, and taking shortcuts will lead to an unstable foundation, which will lead to the Sword Sect's... uh."

"Senior Brother, there's no need to worry," Chen Qianyang said with a smile. "I know a bit about what happened back then, and besides, I'm not exactly a member of the Sword Sect."

"That's true, that's true," Linghu Chong looked around and lowered his voice, "There are ways, though. There are some wild Polygonatum and Polygonum multiflorum on the back of Mount Hua. After a long time, they have some effects of replenishing qi and promoting blood circulation. Using them to assist in internal energy cultivation might not be a bad idea."

"However, you'd better not let Master find out, lest he say we're not on the right path."

Chen Qianyang's eyes lit up, and he cupped his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother."

Linghu Chong is a free spirit who values ​​loyalty and affection, and dislikes conventional rules.

His willingness to offer guidance at this moment indicates that he has already gained the other's approval.

Yue Lingshan pouted and said, "Senior Brother, you're teaching people to cheat and be cunning again. Dad will definitely punish you if he finds out. Little Chen, don't always listen to him."

Linghu Chong laughed and said, "Junior Sister, don't talk nonsense. I just saw that Junior Brother Qianyang was anxious. Besides, gathering some wild things is not a big deal."

"However, junior brother, Mount Hua has five peaks, and you can go anywhere, but it's best to avoid Chaoyang Peak in the east."

"Oh? Why is that?"

"Hmm..." Linghu Chong looked troubled. "There is an elder of our sect living on Chaoyang Peak. He has a somewhat eccentric personality. He made an agreement with our master that we Huashan disciples should not disturb him."

"I see." Chen Qianyang readily agreed, but his mind was racing.

Could the eccentric senior of our sect be Feng Qingyang?

That's impossible, according to the original story.

Feng Qingyang lived in seclusion near the Cliff of Contemplation on Mount Hua, and even the members of the Sword Sect did not know his whereabouts.

Who could it be?

Chen Qianyang silently made a mental note of this matter.