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

Chapter 132 Yan Qing Sect

Yan Qian clearly did not believe that someone with only a third-tier root bone could cultivate to the level of Transformation Force in just over a year.

Yan Qian continued, "I've connected him with a small sect. They'll naturally teach him martial arts techniques, but you'll probably have to worry about the cultivation resources."

"If there is no hope of achieving immortality, your family doesn't need to spend too much money."

It sounds like it's for the good of the Shen family.

Shen Yixi suddenly looked up, and quickly concealed the strange look in her eyes, calming down completely.

This shows that Yan Qian knew what she wanted to say and had already given the answer in advance.

There's no need to consider the three major sects!

She understood that women like her best friend, though outwardly gentle and polite to everyone, also saw through many things very clearly.

Offering sacrifices to a true high-ranking martial artist could very well lead to a major setback for a family like the Shen family.

Shen Yixi was originally in high spirits and wanted to tell her best friend about Songjiang, but she instantly lost interest.

Yan Qian does have a friendship with her best friend, but it's clear she doesn't think highly of Ye Ci. She might even misunderstand him as her partner, which is why she gave him some face.

"A small sect is fine as long as it's small."

Shen Yixi sighed, then muttered resentfully, "If a small sect lacks resources, I'll make up for it. The Shen family's wealth accumulated over so many years is definitely better than those poor students—"

Yan Qian smiled and shook her head: "Don't be stubborn. It's fine if he can't achieve it. If he really has reached the Core Formation stage, when you are old and frail, he will still look young. If a young girl marries him then, I'm afraid you will be very upset, given your personality."

This time, Shen Yixi looked up and smiled, "You've misunderstood."

But that smile made Yan Qian taste a hint of sourness.

******

The next day.

Before dawn, Old Master Shen and Shen Yixi went out again.

Ye Ci waited for Yan Zhan, and around 7 a.m., Yan Zhan arrived at the location.

"Let's go."

The two headed towards the inner city, where the Yanqing Sect was located, though geographically speaking, it was only on the edge of the inner city.

However, although Wucheng is called a city, it actually occupies a huge area and cannot be understood as the inner city of a county town.

The Yanqing Sect was actually built against the mountain, covering an area of ​​over a hundred acres, but it was just a small sect.

Although it is called a small sect, it has a similar feel to Baichuan Academy. Along the way, you can see some houses and groups of sect disciples, all dressed in blue cloth outfits and wearing Yanqing Sect tokens at their waists.

"Look at the martial arts practitioners around you, how many of them stop at the level of Ming Jin (manifested strength) and An Jin (hidden strength)? You have already surpassed most martial artists in the world—"

He paused, then added, "There's another rule in Wucheng: earn your living through your skills. As long as you have enough ability, everyone will respect you. Although the Yanqing Sect is a minor sect, if you are considered a strong person among those who have reached the Transformation Realm, you will also receive resources from the sect."

Ye Ci nodded slightly, having some idea of ​​the size of the Yanqing Sect. It seemed that there might not be many Core Formation martial artists in the sect.

A martial artist with the skill of "Transformation Realm" is capable of rising to the rank of Captain in the military; how could he be as insignificant as Yuan Mulin described?

"I've almost forgotten what Yuan Mulin said, just a clown jumping around," Ye Ci said, shaking his head.

Ultimately, people like Yuan Mulin are just people from powerful families.

In other words, one person's efforts may not be enough to provoke an entire family. Over the years, others have accumulated not only wealth but also face and relationships—just like the Shen family, even though no one practices martial arts, they still have three martial arts masters at the Transformation Realm.

"That's true. Actually, we martial artists dislike people like them the most. But in the end, we and our families are interdependent. As for people like Yuan Mulin, let's just treat him as a clown."

Yan Zhan laughed heartily, quite agreeing with Ye Ci's mindset: "If he can master the 'Bao Dan Jin' (抱丹劲), it will be more humiliating than slapping him in the face. Doesn't he realize that if the Yuan family doesn't have any outstanding martial artists, in a few decades, they might just move to the outer city like some other families?"

His warm conversation wasn't entirely out of respect for Miss Yan, but rather because, during his interactions with Ye Ci, he sensed that Ye Ci wasn't the slick type, and therefore believed that Ye Ci had mastered the Transformation Realm in just over a year.

Having cultivated internal strength to the level of a third-tier root bone, he was unlike someone destined for mediocrity, so I wanted to establish a good relationship with him as soon as possible.

Half an hour later, the two saw the mountain gate. The gate was not large and had no plaque.

A couplet was pasted next to the door, written with a steady and powerful style.

[The gun breaks through all obstacles, the martial arts is focused]

Yan Zhan explained, "Yan Shengwan is at the tenth level of the Core Formation stage. Her personal strength is definitely among the top in the small sects. In addition, she is skilled in spear techniques, and there are few rivals among those of the same level."

"Moreover, this person has a good personality, is easy to get along with, and is quite patient with outsiders. He founded the sect for two reasons: first, to spread the teachings and second, to select talented young people for the Po Jun Sect. Children from ordinary families who have martial arts talent can become disciples here without tuition fees. If they have outstanding talent, they can be recommended to join the Po Jun Sect."

Upon entering the courtyard, the two hadn't walked far when a young man clasped his hands in a fist salute and asked, "Are you two here to learn martial arts, or are you visitors, or perhaps you wish to join a sect?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a tall and slender young woman approached him. Her features were sharp and intelligent. Upon seeing Yan Zhan, she immediately bowed and greeted him, "Uncle Yan, why did you come all this way in person?"

Then he turned to the boy and instructed him, "This is my father's friend. You go ahead and do your work. I'll take care of things here."

"Xiaoqing, where's your dad?"

Yan Zhan asked casually.

"My father is meditating in the quiet room. I will take you there now."

"it is good."

Ahead was a large area of ​​buildings. Although they were not as palace-like as those in Baichuanyuan, they were still neat houses with upturned eaves.

Yan Zhan whispered to Ye Ci, "She is Yan Shengwan's daughter, Yan Qing. This sect is named after her."

"Xiao Yanqing is quite promising; she's a girl who has mastered the art of 'embracing the elixir' (a martial arts technique)."

Embracing the Dan (energy)?

Ye Ci couldn't help but glance at the woman a few more times; she looked younger than him.

This girl seems to be not only practicing martial arts, but also managing all the affairs of the sect.

Hearing Yan Zhan's praise, Yan Qing replied with a smile, "What's the difference between women practicing martial arts and men? It's just that ordinary people are unwilling to spend money on women, and daughters from wealthy families are unwilling to endure hardship. Besides, Uncle Yan, please don't make fun of me. I only mastered the Embracing Dan Strength last week. My father spent a lot of money to ensure my success in passing the test."

"Your father is willing to spend so much because he sees your talent."

Yan Zhan smiled and agreed, then walked with Ye Ci across the open space in front of them, through the boxing training ground, and toward the largest room.

In the boxing training ground, a dozen teenagers were practicing boxing with several middle-aged martial arts masters, the air filled with the whooshing sound of their punches.

Ye Ci glanced at the scene, a slight thought stirring in his heart.

These dozen or so teenagers were all at the internal strength level, and they were sparring with several middle-aged martial arts masters, practicing real combat.

Two or three of them possessed strength even greater than that of ordinary internal force.

It should be understood that in this world, it is already difficult for ordinary people to cultivate martial arts to the point of mastering internal strength. For example, Meng Zhaoting was over twenty years old and had not yet mastered internal strength.

These teenagers have already reached the Dark Force level, and this is just a small sect in Martial City!

Upon arriving at the quiet room, Yan Qing stepped forward and gently knocked on the door. A steady and powerful voice came from inside: "Come in."

Pushing open the door, one sees a man dressed in a tight-fitting outfit sitting on a futon, his eyes slightly closed, his aura calm and restrained, yet even in stillness, he exudes a sharp and piercing presence.

He was in his early forties, with a resolute face and several shallow scars on his forehead, clearly marks left from years of martial arts training and combat.

He has broad shoulders and a narrow waist, with muscles hidden under his tight-fitting clothes.

"Old Yan is here."

Yan Shengwan slowly opened her eyes, her gaze falling on Yan Zhan, and spoke in a gentle tone.

Yan Zhan waved his hand: "I've brought him. He'll be under your tutelage from now on. It's settled then, you must teach him the 'Qingyuan Longevity Technique,' don't try to fool him with anything else."