Supreme Martial Venerable: Starting with the White Ape Cloak Hammer skill point allocation

"What, still pretending to be confused?"

Yue Zichuan smiled faintly, his gaze falling on the long sword at Zhou Yuan's waist, which was tightly wrapped in strips of cloth.

"You don't think I know nothing about you, do you?"

Before I even set off for Gaoshan County, everything about you was already laid out before me.

"If you had failed my test, you would now be in prison, and the Jade Blade can only save your life."

Zhou Yuan felt a chill run down his spine. Only now did he realize that what had just happened was a test.

If he hadn't passed the test three times yesterday, he might not have been able to get through the cheating accusations so easily today.

Thinking of this, Zhou Yuan broke out in a cold sweat.

When a poor person sets their mind on something, it's always a perilous journey, requiring extreme caution at every step, as the slightest misstep could lead to utter destruction.

He took off the jade knife, first untied the cloth strip, and then handed the jade knife to Yue Zichuan with both hands.

Yue Zichuan raised his hand to take it, and with a clang, drew his sword from its sheath.

He examined the jade knife carefully, a look of emotion on his face. "It is indeed a jade knife forged by my master himself when he was young."

My master promised that whoever wields the jade knife can ask him for one thing.

You brought the jade knife to find me, surely to fulfill my master's promise?

"Tell me your request. Within the territory of Mianlong Prefecture, I can fulfill any request you may have."

Yue Zichuan said slowly.

Zhou Yuan had heard in his previous life that once you reach a certain level of status, even if you have a dream yesterday, someone can make it a reality for you the next day.

The person who said this was only equivalent to a county magistrate, far inferior to Yue Zichuan in status.

Yue Zichuan wasn't bragging when he said that to Zhou Yuan; he truly had the ability.

Zhou Yuan fell into thought. Before meeting Yue Zichuan, he had always thought that Yue Zichuan was a muddle-headed official. Gaoshan County was in chaos because of Pang Yunlong, and he, the prefect, had not reacted at all.

Zhou Yuan only realized now that Yue Zichuan was not a muddle-headed official, and he was not unaware of Pang Yunlong's actions, but he simply didn't care.

He wasn't the father of those powerful and wealthy families in Gaoshan County; he didn't have the energy to care about their lives.

For Yue Zichuan, as long as there is no unrest and as long as the taxes of Gaoshan County are paid as usual, everything is a minor problem.

"My master, Li Lin, was seriously injured in a fight with the notorious bandit Xu Nian while he was chasing him for the government."

Zhou Yuan was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I would like to ask the Lord of the Palace to heal my master, Li Lin."

"Um?"

A look of surprise flashed across Yue Zichuan's face. He was already somewhat surprised that Zhou Yuan dared to argue with him and proposed a fight as a solution.

Zhou Yuan's choice has once again surprised him.

"As far as I know, Li Lin gave you the Jade Blade hoping you would join the Divine Weapon Valley. Are you now willing to give up the opportunity to join the Divine Weapon Valley just to heal Li Lin?"

Yue Zichuan said in a deep voice.

"Yes."

Zhou Yuan said solemnly.

"Li Lin is getting old. Even if his injuries are healed, it will be difficult for him to make further progress in martial arts."

You are different. You have already broken through the barrier three times at such a young age. If you can become a disciple of the Divine Weapon Valley, I dare not say you will become a martial arts scholar, but becoming a martial arts graduate will definitely be no problem.

This concerns your future.

Yue Zichuan Road.

"To be ungrateful for kindness is no different from being a beast."

As for academic success, I believe that if I can pass the exam, I can do so even without joining the Divine Weapon Valley.

If not, joining the Divine Weapon Valley will not help either.

I doubt that all disciples of Shenbing Valley will pass the imperial examinations.

Zhou Yuan said.

"it is good."

Yue Zichuan nodded, gave him a meaningful look, and reached into his pocket to pull out a palm-sized wooden box.

He tossed the wooden box to Zhou Yuan.

"There is a Rejuvenation Pill in here. It can restore even the most severe injuries. Take it back and give it to Li Lin. He will surely be cured."

"Thank you, Your Excellency."

Zhou Yuan looked delighted and bowed to express his gratitude.

Yue Zichuan then took out a waist token from his pocket and casually tossed it to Zhou Yuan.

A look of doubt flashed across Zhou Yuan's face.

"You haven't been practicing martial arts for long. Even with Li Lin's dedicated training, it's not easy to break through the barrier three times. I see you as a promising talent, so I'll give you another chance."

Yue Zichuan said calmly, "I can tell you that my master is currently searching for minerals at Turtleback Mountain, fifty miles away. You can take this waist token to find him, and he will see you. As for what the outcome will be, that depends on your fate."

After saying that, Yue Zichuan had Zhou Yuan sent away.

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Zhou Yuan returned to Li Lin's residence and handed the Rejuvenation Pill to Li Lin.

Li Lin held the Rejuvenation Pill in his hand, remaining silent for a long time.

"Please forgive me for taking this initiative, but I just feel—"

Zhou Yuan began to explain.

Li Lin shook his head, interrupting Zhou Yuan.

"How could I blame you? I was just touched."

Li Lin said with emotion, "Your loyalty and sense of justice prove that I did not misjudge you."

Even though the world is in a terrible state, there are still one or two kind people who can warm our hearts.

If I'm not mistaken, Lord Prefect must have been prepared in advance, otherwise he wouldn't have carried the Rejuvenation Pill with him.

They still held onto their old friendship.

However, the main reason you were able to obtain the waist token was because you passed the test set by the Prefect.

"The jade knife has been exchanged for a waist token; isn't this just going back to square one?"

Zhou Yuan smiled wryly.

"No."

Li Lin shook his head and said, "If you hadn't passed Lord Fu's test, the matter of the Jade Blade would have ended here."

But now, Lord Prefect has given you a waist token, which allows you to see Elder Luo.

He did give you a chance.

Li Lin sighed inwardly, thinking that if Zhou Yuan had directly used the Jade Blade to ask for a chance to join the sect, Lord Yue Zichuan might not have led Zhou Yuan to Elder Luo.

However, Zhou Yuan's loyalty and sense of righteousness moved the Prefect, which is why he received the waist token.

Although both the waist token and the jade knife seem to offer only one opportunity, their significance is vastly different.

The jade knife represents only past friendships, but the waist token is Yue Zichuan's endorsement.

With Yue Zichuan's endorsement, Zhou Yuan's chances of becoming an apprentice will greatly increase.

"There's no time to lose, pack your things and head to Turtleback Mountain now."

Li Lin said in a deep voice, "Elder Luo is elusive and rarely seen. If you arrive late, you may miss this opportunity."

"Teacher Li, you—"

Zhou Yuan hesitated.

"Don't worry about me. With this Rejuvenation Pill, my injuries will heal quickly. Even if Pang Yunlong returns, I can still hold my own against him."

Li Lin said, "As long as you can catch Elder Luo's eye, even the Pang family will have to give you some face."

Zhou Yuan nodded. Being low-key doesn't mean letting go of opportunities that are presented to him.

If he could become Luo Boyan's disciple, he would no longer be a country bumpkin with no background or a blacksmith.

He was a disciple of an elder from Shenbing Valley!

With this identity, his future path will surely be much smoother, and no one will be able to bully him anymore.

On the same day, Dapeng rose from the wind and lifted up to 90,000 miles.

Whether it succeeds or not, you should always give it a try.

That night, Zhou Yuan, carrying a hammer and a long sword, quietly left Gaoshan County and headed towards Turtleback Mountain, fifty miles away.

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