Heaven rewards diligence; he fought his way through chaos to become a saint.

Chapter 127 Superior Cultivation Technique

Within Martial City, the three major sects stand like towering pillars, and even outer sect disciples of the Ming Jin and An Jin levels have extremely high requirements for their physical constitution.

In the past few days, Yan Zhan has used his connections and resources, but he still hasn't been able to resolve the issue of Ye Ci's entry into the sect.

"Young man, this matter is indeed quite difficult."

Upon entering the courtyard, Yan Zhan sighed and said, "Although the Yan family are native residents of the city, they don't have any high-ranking members from the three major sects, so there are limits to how much face we can give them."

"So, I couldn't reach an agreement with any of the martial arts academies I approached."

Upon hearing this, Ye Ci frowned slightly; it seemed that things had truly fallen through.

Many things in the world are like this: when others give you face, you should consider not only the person who put in the effort behind the scenes, but also their potential.

Similarly, the Yan family might think the same way, and may not necessarily value Ye Ci's potential.

That means that the face they can afford to give away may be limited.

Yan Zhan continued, "In the end, it's because the relationship between the families and sects in Wucheng isn't what it used to be. In the past, even if you only had a first-tier talent, they could still get you into one of the three major sects. Speaking of which, more than twenty years ago, after a period of turmoil in Wucheng, all the families were severely weakened—"

At this point, he sighed to himself, "It's a long story. In short, the city is now divided into several major formations..."

Even within the camp, the relationships between the various departments are not as good as before, and they hinder each other, so it is difficult for everyone to achieve anything.

Ye Ci couldn't help but ask, "What do you mean by 'several major factions'?"

"You weren't even born then. Back then, the Holy Martial Army was backed by the three major sects. But after some changes, the city was roughly divided into three factions: one supported the Holy Martial Army, one supported the imperial court, and one was neutral. Some people who disliked infighting simply left."

"Doesn't the Holy Martial Army represent the imperial court?"

Ye Ci frowned slightly, vaguely sensing that something was amiss.

"The matter of the Holy Martial Army is now shrouded in mystery, which is the result of the imperial court's deliberate actions. They have even altered some historical records. You younger generation do not know this, and there is no need for you to ask. Within Martial City, the imperial court's influence is limited, and everyone must abide by the rules of Martial City in their actions."

Yan Zhan didn't elaborate, but waved his hand and returned to the main topic: "After all, you have the strength of the Transformation Realm. I've contacted the Yanqing Sect. What do you think?"

"The Yanqing School?"

"Yes, the sect leader of Yanqing Sect is named Yan Shengwan. He is a disciple of Pojun Sect who went out to establish his own sect. Anyone who can go out and establish a sect is a master in the sect."

"He also knows your situation. Your physical constitution isn't great, though. You can join the Yanqing Sect for 100,000 taels of silver."

And they are willing to provide you with recommendations for martial arts exams and the Po Jun Sect.

"Various minor sects have martial arts exam qualifications, but he has just founded his own sect and has a good relationship with the Po Jun Sect. If you really perform well in the Yan Qing Sect, he can send you to the Po Jun Sect to learn advanced martial arts."

To Ye Ci, this was just empty promises. How could someone who had been reduced to joining a minor sect possibly perform well? He guessed that Yan Shengwan was just starting out and wanted to make money.

100,000 taels of silver

He thought of Shen Yixi's mesmerizing "kukuku" laughter, and knew that the money was definitely there.

Yan Zhan continued, "The reason I contacted Yan Shengwan for you is because your physical constitution is a bit weak. If it were other domineering techniques, your physical constitution might not be able to support them. So I considered wood-type techniques for you. Yan Shengwan practices the Qingyuan Longevity Technique, which is a superior wood-type technique of the Po Jun Sect."

Ye Ci's eyes lit up: "A superior wood-type cultivation technique from the Po Jun Sect!"

Originally, he thought Yan Zhan was just going through the motions to complete the task, but now it seems he really meant it.

Previously, when he was with Commandant Qin, he heard that the Qingmu Sect in the prefectural city practiced something called "Qingmu Changchun Gong," and he immediately thought it was not as good as the Pojun Sect's technique.

Immortality —

If you obtain the superior wood-type cultivation technique of the Po Jun Sect, what difference is there between that and joining the Po Jun Sect?

Yan Zhan nodded and said, "Superior cultivation techniques are generally extremely difficult to master. If you can afford 100,000 taels of silver, you can give it a try. I suggest you try your luck while you're still learning. Go to the Yanqing Sect first. If you stay in Wucheng for a while, you might be able to find a way to join one of the three major sects."

"After all, a young martial arts master who has reached the Transformation Realm still has a lot of merit."

He spoke from the bottom of his heart. Generally speaking, it wouldn't be difficult for someone like Ye Ci to join a sect, but he actually only had a third-tier talent—

"Actually, 100,000 taels of silver isn't too expensive. After all, martial artists who have reached the Transformation Realm are generally not too poor. Moreover, he teaches the Po Jun Sect's techniques. Being able to obtain such a legacy is a good thing for you. For example, if you want to take the martial arts exam, you should also report the inherited techniques to the imperial court. Outsiders won't be able to tell that you come from a minor sect and will mistakenly think that you are from the Po Jun Sect. There will always be some fellow disciples in the officialdom who will help you."

Yan Zhan assumed that Ye Ci was unwilling to part with 100,000 taels of silver, so he said a few more words.

Ultimately, someone with Ye Ci's natural talent will definitely not practice martial arts in the sect in the future, because there is a limit to his potential, and once he reaches the bottleneck, he will have to find another way out.

It would be very difficult for someone like Ye Ci to achieve the Golden Core stage, since he would eventually have to find a way to obtain an official position. He had practiced the "Qingyuan Longevity Technique," so even if he didn't achieve the Golden Core stage in the end, he had at least practiced it.

Yan Zhan added, "You don't understand Wucheng. In reality, 100,000 taels is already a huge favor that Sect Master Yan has given to the Yan family."

"If you agree, we can set off now."

"Alright! Please wait a moment while I go get some silver notes, and we'll set off immediately."

Upon hearing this, Ye Ci agreed without hesitation.

Yan Zhan nodded in agreement.

The two then walked into the mansion.

The Shen family's residence now has four courtyards. Ye Ci usually lives in the second courtyard, which is where the Shen family members reside.

Upon arriving at the four-courtyard compound, Shen Xin was playing hide-and-seek with several children. When she saw Ye Ci, she bowed and greeted him, "Lord Ye, you've arrived."

Ye Ci and Shen Xin were already quite familiar with each other, so he got straight to the point and explained his purpose.

Shen Xin was embarrassed for a moment, and said, "The old man and Qian'er are not here, and I—I don't have that many on hand. I don't usually know where they hide their banknotes."

Ye Ci immediately understood and felt it wouldn't be good to let Shen Xin go into the room and search around, so he could only say to Yan Zhan, "How about we go again tomorrow? The old man won't be back until evening."

Seeing that he said this, Yan Zhan waved his hand and said, "Good things don't happen in a rush. If you are willing to go to Yanqing Sect, there is no need to be in a hurry."

Ye Ci bowed in thanks and saw Yan Zhan off.

As a result, half an hour later, the sound of a carriage wheel came from outside the door, and then someone entered.

Hearing the commotion, Ye Ci saw Wang Ya and Steward Chen walking in from outside.

"Master Wang, what brings you here?"

Being addressed as "Grandmaster" made Wang Ya feel embarrassed, as he thought Ye Ci was being too polite. Therefore, he bowed deeply and said, "Lord Ye."

"I was invited by Miss in the first place, and now that the matter in Songjiang is settled, I naturally came."

"How's it going in Songjiang?"

"The rebel army swept across the land, occupying many counties along the Songjiang River. Many skilled fighters also joined the rebellion, and some soldiers turned against them, creating chaos. The imperial army to suppress them is already on its way."

He paused, then said, "The wealthy families in the county are trapped and cannot escape, but the righteous army is not killing them. They must be trying to help each other."

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He hadn't said more than a few words when he saw Shen Yixi enter. The girl was dressed in a ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), which accentuated her graceful figure, and she was carrying a brocade bag in her arms.

Upon seeing Ye Ci at home, He was overjoyed.

"Why don't you practice martial arts at Baichuan Academy? You still have time to come back here. It seems that Elder Ye still takes good care of the Shen family."

She smiled as she said the second half of the sentence, and seemed to be in a very good mood.

She has not been in Wucheng for the past few days.

Seeing that she was still unaware of his situation, Ye Ci felt somewhat embarrassed, after all, she had helped him find a sect, but the sect did not take a liking to him because of his aptitude.

At this moment, she deliberately glanced at Ye Ci, her eyelashes fluttering slightly, then lowered her eyes and deliberately focused her gaze on the brocade box.

Seeing the brocade box, guessing it was another gift for her, Ye Ci chuckled, "Are you going to say I have no taste again?"

Shen Yixi handed over the brocade box she was holding: "It's good that you know."

It's really interesting to associate with smart people.

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