Wuxia Fantasy: Starting with the Revitalization of the Beggars' Sect

Several days later, Shi Huolong was able to move his arms slightly, a speed of healing that Lin Ye had not expected.

Lin Ye thought that this might be because Shi Huolong had a foundation in internal strength. If it were an ordinary person, they would definitely not be able to be cured so quickly.

At this rate, it should take about three months for him to recover to about 70-80%.

The allotted time is almost up. Yesterday, a Beggars' Sect disciple reported that the six major sects have launched a major offensive and will soon reach Bright Peak.

Lin Ye had already explained the Beggars' Sect's involvement to Shi Huolong and conveyed the four elders' message, asking him, as the sect leader, to take charge of the overall situation.

Shi Huolong did not comment on this, only saying that he would have time to think about it, and then there was no result.

Having waited until today, Lin Ye decided to stop waiting.

If Shi Huolong doesn't go, I can't wait any longer. Anyway, the person has been found. Returning to the gang won't mean I haven't completed the task assigned by the four elders.

That day, Lin Ye was about to say goodbye to Shi Huolong, but unexpectedly, Shi Huolong came to find him first with his wife.

Lin Ye cupped his hands in greeting, "Chief, Madam."

Only the couple came; Shi Hongshi was not there, presumably off having fun somewhere.

Lin Ye bowed respectfully, but seeing the solemn expressions on the faces of the two men, he couldn't help but feel a chill.

"Brother Lin, how long have you been a member of our gang?"

Shi Huolong didn't look at Lin Ye, but looked up at the sky, seemingly lost in thought. If he could control his arms freely now, Lin Ye thought he would add a gesture of putting his hands behind his back, and he was quite thoughtful.

Lin Ye thought for a moment, "Reporting to the gang leader, I joined the gang when I was ten years old, and it has been ten years since then."

"Ten years..." Shi Huolong nodded.

"To achieve this in ten years is truly remarkable..."

At this point, Shi Huolong stared into Lin Ye's eyes and asked, "Of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, which move have you learned?"

Lin Ye was taken aback. He had never used the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms in front of Shi Huolong. How did Shi Huolong know?

Just as he was thinking this, Madam Shi suddenly thrust her sword at him from the side, her attack fierce and aimed only at his center.

Madam Shi was also a skilled martial artist with exceptional swordsmanship; this thrust was extremely fast.

However, although the sword move was fast, Lin Ye reacted even faster. He tilted his body to the side and dodged, subconsciously using the grappling technique from the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms.

He channeled his powerful inner force into his palm, his tiger-like hand gripping the sword. With force applied in opposite directions, several clanging sounds rang out, and the sword was shattered into several short blades by Lin Ye's formidable inner force.

Madam Shi thrust out her sword once, but did not use it a second time. Looking at the broken sword in her hand, her eyes were filled with astonishment.

Shi Huolong remained calm and said indifferently, "The ram butts against the fence. Brother Lin, you really can also use the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms."

Madam Shi asked, "Brother Lin, where did you learn the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms?"

Lin Ye didn't mean to hide it, he just didn't have the chance to say it. Since they asked, Lin Ye repeated what he had told the four elders.

After listening, Shi Huolong's expression changed repeatedly. When he heard that Lin Ye had mastered all eighteen moves of the palm technique, even his usual calm demeanor couldn't help but reveal a hint of astonishment.

Then came a bitter laugh, and he murmured:

"Since the time of Chief Yelü Qi, no one has been able to learn all eighteen of the Dragon Subduing Palms. The highest level that subsequent chiefs have ever learned is only the fourteenth palm. I have spent the first half of my life learning only the twelfth palm, and as a result, I have been paralyzed in my upper body. I never expected that you would be able to learn all eighteen palms."

"This is truly a great fortune for our Beggars' Sect."

In the end, Shi Huolong's words were filled with satisfaction and admiration.

He looked at Lin Ye and said seriously:

"If it were you, perhaps you could learn that Dragon-Capturing Skill."

"Dragon-Capturing Skill?"

Lin Ye was stunned. The Dragon Capturing Skill was something only Xiao Feng knew how to use; it was a wonderful martial art that allowed one to take objects from a distance.

Shi Huolong also confirmed that this was indeed the case.

"Intention is the guide, and Qi is the bridge; spirit unites with intention, intention unites with Qi, and Qi unites with strength. Internal strength is released externally, as easily as the arm or fingers, allowing one to manipulate objects from afar and capture dragons at close range. Where the mind goes, the strength follows..."

"This is the mental formula for the Dragon-Capturing Skill; you must memorize it carefully."

"Although this Dragon-Capturing Skill is not the strongest skill, it is the most difficult to master. It is said that among all the leaders of the gang, only one leader has ever mastered it."

"Now I have taught you the mental techniques and incantations of the Dragon-Capturing Skill. Next, I will teach you the Dragon Roar Skill."

Lin Ye was stunned. He had just memorized the mental formula of the Dragon Capturing Technique and hadn't even had time to digest it when Shi Huolong was about to teach him the Dragon Roar Technique.

Before Lin Ye could react, Shi Huolong had already spoken:

"The dantian is the sea, the vocal cords are the gorge; true qi surges and flows out through the gorge. At first, it sounds like rolling thunder, but upon closer inspection, it is like a dragon's roar echoing through the heavens. The sound reverberates for miles, dispelling evil and upholding righteousness; internally, it can cleanse the internal organs, and externally, it can subdue all demons..."

After hearing the incantation, Lin Ye understood that this was a sonic attack similar to the Lion's Roar, which was considered "area damage." People with insufficient internal strength could be shaken by the internal force in the dragon's roar and bleed from all seven orifices on the spot.

Both the Dragon-Capturing Skill and the Dragon Roar Skill require profound internal strength as a foundation.

As Lin Ye was deep in thought, Shi Huolong pulled out a thin booklet and handed it to him:

"I know you can't remember, so I wrote it down in this notebook beforehand. You can study it carefully when you get back and understand its mysteries."

Lin Ye: "..."

Lin Ye was speechless and silently accepted the book from Shi Huolong's hand. "Thank you, Chief."

Just as Lin Ye took the booklet, Madam Shi took out something from her waist. The thing was wrapped in a gray cloth and was long and thin.

Madam Shi then peeled back the layers of gray cloth, revealing what was inside: a jade stick, which she held in her hands.

"The dog-beating stick..."

Lin Ye's heart skipped a beat. He had never seen the Dog-Beating Stick before, but he knew roughly what it was. Just as he was wondering what they were going to do, he heard Shi Huolong say solemnly:

"Beggar Clan disciple Lin Ye obeys."

"Disciple is here."

"In the name of the 25th generation leader of the Beggars' Sect, and with the Dog-Beating Stick as my witness, I hereby announce to the nine-bag elders and the eight branch sects of the sect."

"This disciple is incompetent and unable to continue leading the Beggars' Sect. Lin Ye, a disciple of the sect, is both talented and virtuous, and possesses outstanding martial arts skills. He is hereby appointed as the twenty-sixth successor to the Beggars' Sect leadership."

"From this day forward, you shall temporarily wield the Dog-Beating Stick and act as the gang leader."

Lin Ye was stunned. He was being put in charge so quickly? As he was lost in thought, Madam Shi handed him the dog-beating stick. When he came to his senses and felt the slightly cool touch on his hand, the dog-beating stick was already in his hand.

"Boss, this..."

Shi Huolong softened his tone:

"The leader needs to master the Dog-Beating Stick Technique. I am currently unable to use my internal energy, but I will teach it to you once my arms have fully recovered. You will temporarily assume the position of leader. When we return to the main altar, a formal ceremony will be held to officially recognize you as the leader..."

Seeing Lin Ye's expression, Shi Huolong suddenly paused, "...You, you don't actually know the Dog-Beating Stick Technique, do you?"

Lin Ye bowed slightly, "This disciple has been favored by Grandmaster Hong, who passed on to me the Dog-Beating Stick Technique along with the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms."