Becoming a Saint Starting with the Chasing Wind Leg Technique

Chapter 117 Severing Arms and Cutting Flesh

The news of Song Jing's return to the outer city spread like wildfire, quickly reaching the streets, alleys, teahouses, and taverns throughout the city.

However, unlike any other time, this time his return was accompanied by earth-shattering news that shook the entire outer city and even reached the inner city's upper echelons.

"Have you heard? Master Song! Master Song Jing of the Chasing Wind Martial Arts School! He—he killed Li Wujiu, the leader of the Blood Lotus Sect, and Qin Yue, the leader of the Black Tiger Gang! Right under the nose of the inner city!" In the teahouse in the south of the city, the storyteller was so excited that his spittle flew everywhere, and his gavel clattered loudly.

"What? Killed? Li Wujiu and Qin Yue? Those were two great demons at the Body Refining Realm!" The audience was in an uproar, unable to believe it.

"It's absolutely true! The proclamation from the Commandant's Office has been posted! Li Wujiu and Qin Yue have been executed, and the remnants of the Blood Lotus Cult..."

"The Black Tiger Gang's core members have been wiped out! The bounty has been paid! A full eight thousand taels! My goodness—" someone declared confidently, drawing gasps of astonishment from the crowd.

"No wonder the streets have been so much safer lately; there have been so few more clandestine arrests and disappearances!"

"Yes, we haven't seen any new unidentified corpses at the mass grave either—"

"It turns out that the past affairs of the Wang and Zhang families, as well as the shady dealings of the Black Tiger Gang, have been exposed, and it's said that Master Song is behind all of them!"

"I always thought it was Young Master Lu Beichen and the Commandant's Office who did it! It turns out it was Master Song who quietly accomplished so much!"

"A true master keeps a low profile! This is a real hero! He rids the people of evil without seeking fame!"

"Slaying two opponents at the Body Refining Realm! How powerful must that be?"

"I've heard that Master Song's external martial arts have reached a high level! That requires immense hardship and perseverance! Wow, so young, truly remarkable!"

"More than that! It's said that his Wind Chasing Leg Technique has reached perfection! He's at the same level as Master Lin Xuan Yue back in the day! How long has it been? He was already on par with the Master when he was just a disciple!"

"The Wind Chaser Martial Arts School has truly produced a dragon this time!"

"With Master Song around, our days in the outer city might be a little easier from now on—"

Amazement, admiration, gratitude, and awe—a range of emotions spread among the people. Song Jing's name was no longer merely that of "the young genius who defeated Li Wei," but was truly associated with terms like "exorcising demons and protecting the righteous path," "unfathomable strength," and "guardian of the outer city." His prestige was unparalleled for the time being.

The news spread like wildfire through various channels.

They even used carrier pigeons to communicate between the army and the inner city, sending messages to the northern frontier.

In the northern border, inside a military tent.

Lin Xuanyue, the master of the Chasing Wind Martial Arts School, put down the secret letter that had just arrived in his hand. His tiger-like eyes flashed with a sharp light. He slammed his hand on the table, making the pen and inkstone jump around: "Good! Good! Good!"

He said "good" three times in a row, his face full of barely suppressed excitement and ecstasy.

"Song Jing—good lad! You've given me a tremendous surprise!" Lin Xuanyue abruptly stood up and paced around the tent. "I originally thought that although Li Wei was wicked, his talent was decent enough to barely keep the sect afloat. I never expected that the one who could truly carry the banner of my Chasing Wind Martial Arts School, and even lead it to greater heights, would be this quiet, latest-entering disciple! Slaying two evil cultivators at the Body Refining Realm—hahaha, exhilarating! Truly a blessing for my Chasing Wind Martial Arts School!"

He immediately summoned his personal guards: "Send word that I am returning to the outer city! Military affairs will be temporarily handled by my deputy!"

At almost the same time, Guo Wenzhou, the master of Duan Yue Martial Arts School, also received an urgent report from his trusted confidant in the inner city.

After reading the letter, Guo Wenzhou's expression instantly turned extremely serious, and a layer of cold sweat even seeped out from his vest.

"Song Jing—is he really this powerful? Killing two people at the Body Refining Realm?" He muttered to himself, his fingers unconsciously tapping the table. "This is troublesome—although the challenge to the martial arts school wasn't my intention, my Duan Yue Martial Arts School was ultimately in the wrong. Now this kid has grown powerful and influential, and he has close ties with the Commandant's Office. Even the Nie family in the inner city seems to favor him—"

He quickly calculated in his mind. Song Jing's growth rate was too terrifying; his strength was probably now on par with his own.

After all, the ability to kill two people at the Body Refining Realm is terrifying, but even more so is the potential and the emerging network of connections behind him. The rise of the Chasing Wind Martial Arts School is unstoppable.

"We absolutely cannot make an enemy of this kid!" Guo Wenzhou made a decision instantly. He had considered taking advantage of Song Jing's incomplete growth and eliminating him with swift and decisive action. However, considering the rumors of the opponent's terrifying speed, top-tier inner city movement techniques, mastered external martial arts, perfected leg techniques, and possible trump cards and backup plans—he had no confidence that he could kill him with a single blow.

If they fail, given Song Jing's vengeful and decisive nature—as evidenced by his methods against the Blood Lotus Cult and the Black Tiger Gang—the Duan Yue Martial Arts School will inevitably face annihilation.

"We must apologize! And we must show enough sincerity to resolve this grudge!" Guo Wenzhou made up his mind and immediately applied for a short trip out of town. He wanted to personally return to the outer city to handle this matter.

The choice of Duan Yue Martial Arts School.

Outer city, Duan Yue Martial Arts School, secret room.

Guo Wenzhou urgently summoned the deputy master Li Wuyai, the eldest disciple Duan Tianying, and the second disciple Shi Kun.

He briefly recounted Song Jing's matter, and all three of them changed their expressions drastically.

"Master, this matter—it was originally the Xiao family, related to the Zhang family by marriage, who perished along with the Zhang family. They and that Xiao Miechen promised us great benefits and persuaded us to challenge the Zhuifeng Martial Arts School, intending to suppress their arrogance and seize resources. We—we were indeed at fault." Li Wuyai spoke first, shifting the blame onto the already dead Xiao family.

"There's no use talking about this now," Guo Wenzhou waved his hand. "Song Jing's strength, potential, and connections are beyond our ability to easily humiliate. The rise of the Chasing Wind Martial Arts School is unstoppable. How should our Duan Yue Martial Arts School position itself? Should we continue to be enemies, or try to improve relations?"

Duan Tianying pondered and said, "Making an enemy is not wise. Song Jing is currently at the height of his power and has the appreciation of the Commandant. If we take action against him, we will be making an enemy of the Commandant's Office and possibly even the inner city forces behind him. It would be better to prepare generous gifts, visit him to express our gratitude, and show that we were deceived and that we will severely punish those involved. For example, since Xiao Miechen is dead, we can say that he acted on his own initiative to show our sincerity."

Shi Kun added, "The gift must be substantial. Last time, we spent nearly two thousand taels. This time—it will probably take at least five thousand taels to show our sincerity."

Upon hearing this, Duan Tianying said, "Five thousand taels is so much. That's several years' income for the martial arts school. All these years have been for nothing."

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He was utterly shocked: "Does Song Jing really need to pay so much money? He's just a Bronze Skin Realm martial artist, not a Flesh Refining Realm one!"

Guo Wenzhou shook his head: "Five thousand taels? Not enough. Don't forget, Song Jing just received eight thousand taels of silver as a reward!"

Five thousand taels is nothing to him. Moreover, I am getting old, and my vital energy is beginning to decline. The mid-stage of the Body Refinement Realm is already the peak of my life.

Song Jing, at only seventeen, is already in the late stage of the Bronze Skin Realm, having slain a Flesh Refining Realm cultivator, and is on the verge of breaking through. His future entry into the Pingtian Sect is practically a certainty! At that time, what difference will my Duan Yue Martial Arts School be from him, no different from an ant? The Commandant seems to admire him quite a bit—this little bit of money can't buy true reconciliation.

Moreover, judging from his battle record, although he is not at the Body Refining Realm, his strength far surpasses that of ordinary Body Refining Realm cultivators.

He paused, a resolute glint in his eyes: "If we're going to compensate, we'll compensate him so much he can't refuse, so much so that even if he still harbors resentment, he won't dare openly target my Duan Yue Martial Arts School anymore! We must show him, and everyone in the outer city, the sincerity of my Duan Yue Martial Arts School!"

Li Wuyai's eyes lit up: "What the Master means is—"

Guo Wenzhou said in a deep voice, "First, all three of my Duan Yue Martial Arts School's nomination slots for this year's Inner City Martial Arts Competition will be given to Zhui Feng Martial Arts School!"

"What?!" Duan Tianying and Shi Kun were both shocked. The recommendation slots for the Inner City Martial Arts Competition are extremely precious, with each outer city martial arts school only having three to five per year. This is equivalent to handing over half of the chances for young outer city disciples to enter the inner city selection this year! This gift is undoubtedly significant.

"Secondly," Guo Wenzhou continued, "although it was the Xiao family who instigated the challenge, it was Xiao Miechen who carried out the actual operation, seriously injured Zhou Xingyun, and took away his spot! This kid is wicked and may have colluded with the Wang family and the Blood Lotus Sect. He is a disgrace to our Duan Yue Martial Arts School!"

"Send his head, along with evidence of his connections with the Wang and Xiao families, to the Chasing Wind Martial Arts School! This will demonstrate my determination to cleanse the school and sever ties with the evil path, and also give Song Jing and Zhou Xingyun an explanation!"

This move is even more ruthless.

Although Xiao Miechen was once the third senior brother of Duan Yue Martial Arts School, he has now clearly been treated as a pawn and part of the "sincerity".

"Thirdly, in addition to the five thousand taels of silver, I will also give you the century-old ginseng I have collected, as well as the precious Qi and Blood Pill in my storeroom, as compensation!"

A century-old ginseng is quite valuable, and the Qi and Blood Pill is even more priceless. He managed to obtain one from the inner layer with great difficulty, spending a lot of money and using his connections.

At this moment, his heart was bleeding. He wished he could slap Xiao Miechen to death long ago for coming up with such a terrible idea. Although it was not as good as the gun that Song Jing had customized, it was still a valuable gift.

"Master—isn't this—too much—" Shi Kun felt a pang of regret.

"You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub!" Guo Wenzhou said decisively. "Compared to the potential annihilation we might face in the future, what are these material possessions? As long as Song Jing accepts them, this matter will be over. My Duan Yue Martial Arts School will at least be safe, and we might even be able to benefit from the Zhui Feng Martial Arts School in the future. If he's determined to take revenge, what use is any amount of money?"

Li Wuyai took a deep breath: "Master, your foresight is admirable. This three-pronged approach demonstrates your utmost sincerity. I presume that Song Jing, unless he is extremely narrow-minded, will not cause us any further trouble."

"Alright! It's settled then!" Guo Wenzhou made the decision. "Get it done immediately! Prepare everything. Tomorrow morning, I will personally lead a team to the Zhuifeng Martial Arts School to apologize! Tianying and Shikun, you two will come with me; it shows the importance of the occasion."

"Yes!" The three accepted the order and went to prepare.

The following morning, Guo Wenzhou, accompanied by Vice Master Li Wuyai, Senior Brother Duan Tianying, Second Senior Brother Shi Kun, and several disciples carrying gift boxes, set off in a grand procession toward the Zhuifeng Martial Arts School.

The group had solemn expressions, and Guo Wenzhou's aura was particularly deep and imposing, faintly carrying the pressure of a Body Refining Realm expert, which attracted the attention of the people along the way.

"Look! It's Master Guo from Duan Yue Martial Arts School! And Vice Master Li, Senior Brother Duan, and Second Senior Brother Shi! Where are they going?"

"Looking in that direction—it's the Chasing Wind Martial Arts School!"

"My God! Bringing so many people, and carrying boxes—are they going to settle scores?"

"Definitely! They suffered a loss last time they challenged the dojo, and this time the dojo master is personally coming to avenge his disciple!"

"They came knocking as soon as Master Song returned; are they trying to strike while the iron is hot and suppress him?"

"Master Guo is a master of the Flesh Refining Realm, having trained in the army for many years. I've heard he's even perfected the Broken Mountain Fist Technique! His foundation is incredibly solid!"

"Although Master Song is powerful, having killed two evil cultivators at the Flesh Refining Realm, those two broke through using evil medicines, their foundations are weak, and they can't compare to Master Guo, who has truly cultivated through solid training!"

"This is going to be interesting! A real battle of titans!"

"Who do you think will win? Is it the newly emerging master Song, who's defeating opponents far above his level, or the seasoned expert, the deeply entrenched Master Guo?"

"It's hard to say—Master Song has the advantage of youth, speed, and a variety of techniques. Master Guo has the advantage of experience, a solid foundation, and perfected boxing skills. I think it's a 50/50 chance!"

"Let's go, let's go see! This is a rare sight!"

The crowd grew larger and larger, buzzing with discussion, all believing a fierce conflict was about to unfold at the Chasing Wind Martial Arts Academy. Many excitedly followed behind, eager to witness this duel between the old and new powerhouses.

Guo Wenzhou seemed oblivious to the commotion behind him, and continued walking steadily toward the Zhuifeng Martial Arts School.

What he was thinking was completely different from what the onlookers were guessing.

It seems the truth will disappoint these people and shock them!