He started as a shepherd and took on countless jobs.

"Pei Si, the top seed in this year's Winter Sports Competition!"

"Lu Shouhuai, second-best."

"Zhang Feng, Ji Kui."

Lu Pinghai announced loudly, and the crowd below the mountain immediately began to discuss.

"Who is Pei Si? I've never heard of him before."

"Lu Shouhuai, could he be a member of the Lu family?"

"Zhang Feng just won the second prize; it's truly a case of two kings not meeting."

Du Shouzhen patted Pei Si on the shoulder and whispered, "Come to the county government office with Sect Leader Ruan tonight to collect the spirit soldiers."

Pei Si nodded.

After bidding farewell to the county officials and the general of Yingyang Prefecture.

"Pei Si, over here!" Lin Zhong shouted loudly.

"Brother Pei, farewell." Lu Shouhuai patted Pei Si on the shoulder and rode in the same carriage with Lu Pinghai.

"No wonder, it turns out Pei Si was trained by the Lingcang Blade Sect."

"That's probably it. They've been hiding their talents all this time, and today they're showing their abilities for the first time. It's probably to build up their reputation for the martial arts competition."

"Hey, this year's martial arts competition is sure to be a sight to behold. I heard that the one from the Xu Family Martial Arts School and the one from the Absolute Blade Sect have already entered the Meridian Opening Realm. This year is going to be lively."

Pei Si walked to the carriage, and Lin Zhong came forward to greet him.

"Pei Si, this is Sect Leader Ruan Qing."

Ruan Qing, around forty years old, is the same height as Pei Si. She has an average face and is the kind of person who would not stand out in a crowd.

"Disciple Pei Si greets Sect Master." Pei Si bowed.

Ruan Qing bowed in return, then personally pulled back the curtain, saying with a warm smile, "Young Master Pei, please."

Pei Si was slightly taken aback. Was Sect Leader Ruan being so polite? Was he playing the game of treating scholars with respect?

The two got into the carriage, and Lin Zhong picked up a whip to urge the white horse on.

A white horse? A white horse!

Pei Si took his seat, and Ruan Qing sat opposite him.

"Young Master Pei, I think we can have a talk."

Half an hour later.

Pei Si nodded.

To summarize Ruan Qing's words.

The Lingcang Sword Sect has high recruitment standards, and while there are many promising talents, few are like Pei Si.

Every year, the county holds a martial arts competition. The better the martial arts school performs, the more resources the county government will allocate to it.

Ruan Qing hoped that Pei Si could participate.

"Sect Master, I can participate in the martial arts competition, but I need to go out to handle some matters in a few days," Pei Si said sincerely.

"Sure, as long as you can get back before the martial arts tournament. Is your situation troublesome? If you can't resolve it, the sect can provide you with support," Ruan Qing said sincerely.

Pei Si gave a bitter laugh, glanced down at his gloves, and felt a throbbing pain in the back of his hand.

This is a problem that the Lingcang Sword Sect probably can't solve.

Pei Si suddenly remembered something, "Sect Leader, do we have any visualization diagrams within our sect?"

Although I've already asked Master Xu, it's always good to have more options.

In case the auction house doesn't have the concept art, I'll have a backup plan.

Asking a question is always beneficial, and there's no harm in asking.

Upon hearing this...

Ruan Qing's breath hitched, and her pupils narrowed slightly. "Yes, Young Master Pei, don't be too ambitious. The visualization diagram can only be used after passing the first three stages of the beginner level."

Pei Si smiled and said, "Sect Master, by a stroke of luck, I have broken through to the Meridian Opening Realm."

"what?"

Ruan Qing was completely bewildered. Without saying a word, she placed her fingers on Pei Si's wrist.

He was afraid that Pei Si, being young and impetuous, would use some "dirty medicine" in order to break through his cultivation level quickly.

Once the "dirty medicine" is used, although progress may be rapid in the early stages, the foundation will be destroyed, and the path of martial arts will not go far.

Pei Si relaxed and allowed Ruan Qing to investigate.

Five minutes later, Ruan Qing took a deep breath, and her gaze towards Pei Si changed once again.

That's right, the three Yin meridians of the hand are connected, which is a sign of entering the Meridian Opening Realm. He also did not find any traces of 'dirty medicine' in Pei Si's meridians.

This proves that Pei Si is on the right path.

evildoer!

Ruan Qing exclaimed inwardly.

Pei Si has only practiced martial arts for a few days. Could he really be a martial arts genius?

"There is indeed a visualization diagram inside the door. If you need it, you can take it for your own use," Ruan Qing said generously, spreading his hands.

Pei Si narrowed his eyes slightly. The visualization diagram was such an important thing, yet Sect Master Ruan was so generous.

…………

Lingcang Sword Sect.

In the martial arts room.

"Here you go." Ruan Qing tossed Pei Si a wooden sword and a sword manual.

Lingcang Knife, a copy.

"Young Master Pei, listen carefully."

"Our Lingcang Saber Technique was created by Ruan She, the ancestor of the Ruan family. Our ancestor was a military strategist who fought alongside the Duke of E, the founding duke of our dynasty. The Lingcang Saber Technique originated from military tactics and was passed down to my lineage. Watch closely..."

Ruan Qing gripped the long sword, her figure moving like a ghost, explaining each move to Pei Si.

Since undergoing the marrow cleansing and meridian purification, Pei Si felt much more intelligent, and he could understand Ruan Qing's explanations after just one reading.

The moment he grasped the knife and began to use it, his swordsmanship already bore a striking resemblance to Ruan Qing's.

The second time, it was about 50% similar.

The third time, it's about 70% similar.

By the fourth time, it was nine-tenths similar.

At the same time, the [Comprehensive Mirror of All Trades] within the sea of ​​consciousness trembled slightly.

"The judge is Pei Si, whose duty is [Swordsman]."

"Swordsmanship proficiency +1, proficiency 1/100".

Two lines of small ink-wash characters appeared before Pei Si's eyes.

Pei Si was startled. A swordsman could be a profession?!

In the Wanye Tongjian (Comprehensive History of All Trades), the character "刀客" (Swordsman) appears next to "武夫" (Martial Artist).

[Judge: Pei Si]

【Role: Swordsman (None, 1/100)】

[Taoist Arts: None]

[Position Evaluation: Everyone has their own destiny, perhaps ordained by Heaven. Some are born to be kings, while others are born to be bandits. Those who cultivate this path must ensure that no thought disturbs their mind, and that their will remains steadfast. Once this blade is drawn, evil spirits will vanquish themselves, immortals will bow their heads, and even ghosts and gods will tremble at its touch!]

The Swordsman (White) can obtain the Daoist skill "Clear Heart of the Sword".

"【Pure Blade Heart】: When practicing sword-based techniques, comprehension is enhanced, cultivation speed increases by 30%, and sword techniques can subdue demons and evil spirits!"

[Promotion Requirements: Practice sword techniques 100 times]

"Got it!"

Pei Si's expression remained unchanged, but his heart was in turmoil. He was a swordsman, and once he was promoted to swordsman (white), his sword combat skills training speed would increase by 30%, and he could also suppress demons and evil spirits!

Pei Si had heard that to kill evil spirits, generals on the battlefield could suppress them with their blood energy, while Taoists could use magic swords, talismans, and other such items.

Joining the Lingcang Blade Sect was the right decision. Not to mention that the Lingcang Blade Technique originated from military tactics and has a high rank, he also unlocked the [Martial Artist] and [Swordsman] skills here.

The most important visualization diagram can also be obtained!

These thoughts flashed through Pei Si's mind. Pei Si swung his sword and continued practicing the Lingcang Sword Technique.

Ruan Qing watched from the side, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, nodding repeatedly.

Pei Si's strikes were precise and his power was fluid, clearly indicating that he had already mastered the basics!

"Pei Si, you wait here and don't move. I'll go get the visualization diagram." Ruan Qing walked out of the martial arts room.

Ancestral Hall.

A "click" sound.

The large lock on the door opened with a click.

Ruan Qing straightened her clothes, stamped her foot at the door, and stepped over the threshold.

Fruits and wine were laid out on the altar. Ruan Qing lit three sticks of incense and inserted them into the incense burner.

The smoke from three sticks of cigarette rose gently, brushing against Ruan Qing's face.

Ruan Qing looked up and saw the portrait of the founder of the Lingcang Sword Sect hanging above.

Ruan She, dressed in a civil and military robe, had sharp eyes and looked as if he were a living person.

Ruan Qing said in a deep voice, "Master, a young man has arrived at the Lingcang Blade Sect. He is exceptionally talented; perhaps he can master the Heart-Mind Six Harmonies Fist!"

"I think I can show him that painting of the old ape hanging the seal in meditation."