Under One Person: Starting with the Dual Cultivation of Body and Soul

Lu Jin looked at Wang Ai: "Brother Wang, what do you mean?"

Wang Ai looked at Li Chang'an's table and saw that everyone at the table was coaxing their grandson to win gold coins. He wasn't angry. It was just a little money. If it could make his precious grandson happy, why not?

He withdrew his gaze and said, "All the big names in the industry are here today, it's a perfect gathering. Whoever stands out will truly become famous."

"We old folks are well aware of the Great Ying Immortal's demeanor and the formidable strength of the Sanyi Sect, but the younger generation is not."

"Didn't you just take on a disciple? The commotion you've caused shows you're very satisfied with him."

"Why don't we call him up here and demonstrate his skills in front of everyone, letting those inexperienced juniors see the power of Sanyi's methods!"

Wang Ai's words have the suspicion of being a sarcastic compliment, but not entirely.

If you're not strong enough yourself, and you make a fool of yourself on stage, that's just a case of being praised to death.

If you are truly capable and gain fame through your efforts, that's what it means to be praised.

Lu Jin glanced at Wang Ai. Wang Ai's words had hit the nail on the head; he had wanted to bring it up for a long time.

He only scheduled half a day for the program, just so that the younger generation could go up and make their debut.

I just hadn't found a suitable opportunity to say it, but I didn't expect Fatty Wang to be so sensible.

Lu Jin followed up, saying, "What Brother Wang said is fine too. But it's not that we necessarily want to make the Sanyi Sect famous, but rather that young people these days have too few opportunities to practice. With so many prominent families here today, and the Old Celestial Master here as well, with so many people protecting and supporting them, the younger generation can fully demonstrate their abilities on stage. If any problems arise, we can intervene in time."

Lu Jin looked at Zhang Zhiwei: "Old Master, what do you think?"

The old master smiled and said, "I think it's a good idea. It's good for the children to have a game."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jin quickly said, "Then you'd better call your precious tenth brother up to show off."

The old master narrowed his eyes, glancing sideways at Lu Jin: "Old Lu, the way you said that reveals your ill intentions!"

"Zhang Lingyu has been trained by you for so many years, aren't we all curious about his methods?" Lu Jin looked at the people at the table, "Don't you all agree?"

"That's bullshit," Lu Ci said bluntly. "Old Lu, stop pretending to be righteous. Aren't you just trying to get revenge on the younger generation?"

"Don't bite people indiscriminately," Lu Jin said irritably.

"You two should keep quiet!" Wang Ai looked at Zhang Zhiwei: "Old Celestial Master, what do you think? Should we grant Old Lu's wish and let True Person Lingyu go up and give it a try?"

"Okay." Zhang Zhiwei grinned. "Actually, even if Lao Lu hadn't said anything, I was planning to let Lingyu go up and give it a try. Lingyu's seniority in Longhu Mountain is too high. His senior brothers all care about him, and the younger generation of his age all respect him, which means he has never encountered any setbacks since he was a child. He himself is quite troubled by this. A few days ago, he told me that he wanted to go down the mountain to broaden his experience and see the power of society."

Zhang Zhiwei looked at Lu Jin: "Old Lu, I wonder if your apprentice can get a taste of the harsh realities of society today?"

"this……"

Lu Jin pondered for a moment. Although he was very confident in Li Chang'an's strength, he didn't know Zhang Lingyu's background after all. It was not advisable to speak too confidently, lest he lose face and become the subject of gossip and ridicule.

"Zhang Lingyu was trained by you, so I can't guarantee anything. We'll only know after we try."

The old master laughed and said, "You lack confidence, huh? Here's what we'll do: have Li Chang'an go up and have him compete in a few rounds to demonstrate his skills and make a name for himself first."

Wang Ai smiled and said, "Old Lu, the Old Celestial Master is thinking of you. Go up and win a few matches first, and show off your Sanyi skills. Even if you lose to Lingyu Zhenren later, it won't be shameful. If you fight Lingyu Zhenren directly, there will be no room for maneuver. If you win, it will be fine, but if you lose, it will be a complete defeat."

"You're really that kind?"

Lu Jin looked at Zhang Zhiwei with suspicion. He felt that Zhang Zhiwei wanted Zhang Lingyu to figure out Li Chang'an's methods first in order to increase their chances of winning.

But he didn't say that, because Zhang Zhiwei's words made sense. If they lost to Zhang Lingyu as soon as they entered the arena, it would indeed have a great impact on the reputation of the Sanyi Sect.

"Alright, we'll do it your way." Lu Jin nodded.

"Oh? In that case, aren't you afraid of losing to me?" the old master said, winking. "Or... should we just forget about it?"

"Look at how smug you are..." Lu Jin said irritably, "We can't let it go. We have to try. My disciple has never encountered any setbacks or suffered any losses since he started cultivating. If he loses to Zhang Lingyu, it will be a lesson in how tough society can be."

The old Celestial Master laughed and said, "Old Lu is quite generous."

Lu Jin pursed her lips and turned to look at the stage.

The performance on stage is nearing its end; there are a few more to come.

He found the person in charge and had the last two programs canceled, replacing them with a martial arts demonstration.

The rules are simple: any young talent confident in their abilities can go up and demonstrate. If any peers below are eager to learn and offer their guidance, they can also test their skills. With the Celestial Master and the Ten Elders overseeing things, safety is absolutely guaranteed.

These words caused an uproar throughout the courtyard.

The performance of martial arts by the younger generation on such occasions is the highlight that everyone looks forward to.

Compared to this segment, the lavishness of the feast or the brilliance of the performances are all insignificant.

The older generation uses methods to test the younger generation.

The younger generation wanted to seize this opportunity to make a name for themselves.

Everyone was eager to try it out.

But no one was the first to go on stage.

In this kind of training ground, those who enter too early are prone to exhausting their energy and revealing their skills too soon, becoming stepping stones for others.

The more important it is to be the last one in the lineup, the greater the advantage.

Moreover, this is Lu Jin's disciple-acceptance banquet. Even if it's to start, Lu Jin's disciple has to go first, because of the home advantage.

Lu Jin wasn't so cautious as to need Lu Lin to pave the way for Li Chang'an. He looked at Li Chang'an:

"Chang'an, go up and show the seniors what Sany's methods are all about."

Li Chang'an was watching Lu Linglong give Wang Bing gold coins, so he wasn't surprised when he heard Lu Jin's words. There would be a competition at the banquet, something his grandfather had told him about long ago.

With a flash, he landed lightly on the platform, his white hair fluttering slightly in the wind, his gaze sweeping over the crowd below.

"I wonder if anyone would like to offer their insights?"

The audience fell silent as the young experts pondered their options, with several confident in their strength unwilling to be the first to step onto the stage.

Just as some people were getting restless, a green figure swept out from the crowd and landed steadily on the platform.

"Lu Xue, a lay disciple of Shaolin, requests guidance from Brother Chang'an."

Everyone in the audience was stunned. The Shaolin lay disciple of the Lu family was a woman.

It was rare for a woman to join Shaolin Temple. The onlookers whispered among themselves, all saying that the Lu family's appearance on stage in this setting was undoubtedly to support Li Chang'an. In any case, winning a few matches first would make it less shameful even if they lost later.

"Old Lu, are you so insecure?" the old master laughed.

Lu Jin's expression remained unchanged: "It was all the younger generation's own idea."

"Is that so?" The old master smiled, then turned to look at Zhang Lingyu not far away. "Lingyu, keep a close eye on Li Chang'an's methods on the stage and figure out a countermeasure. You'll be going up there to test your skills against him later."

Zhang Lingyu was carefully observing Li Chang'an when she heard her master's words and turned around in surprise.

Is it really okay to say something like this in front of so many people?