From the Iron Shirt Technique to physical sanctification

"A late-stage Dark Force martial artist was instantly killed in one move. Could he really be a Transformation Force martial artist? A 16-year-old Transformation Force martial artist, spitting blood..." Chu Qingwen gasped inwardly.

"To reach the Transformation Realm at the age of 16, one must either be a true prodigy from a major sect, a direct descendant of an ancient martial arts family, or someone with extraordinary talent for cultivation."

Chu Qingwen quickly considered Zhang Yu's identity and background in her mind.

"He's short of money and wants top-tier cultivation techniques. If he were from a major sect or an ancient martial arts family, he wouldn't lack cultivation techniques. So he's very likely..."

The answer is obvious.

Chu Qingwen was very excited, and her eyes shone as she looked at Zhang Yu.

A 16-year-old martial arts master represents limitless potential. Now is the time when he is in the most predicament. If you can befriend him now, the future benefits will be immeasurable.

Chu Qingwen, who came from a merchant family, weighed the potential profits in her mind.

The next moment, she made up her mind to fully support Zhang Yu and completely bind herself to him even in her humble beginnings.

Zhang Yu killed the man in black and began looting the corpse. Unfortunately, he didn't find any martial arts manual, and he only had a few dozen taels of silver.

"You worthless bastard, with so little money on you, and you call yourself the city lord's young master's bodyguard? Aren't you ashamed? You deserve to die." Having failed to find anything of value, Zhang Yu cursed at the corpse of the man in black.

A moment later he returned to the carriage, glanced at Chu Qingwen and said, "I killed the person for you. Remember, it was a hundred-year-old blood ginseng."

"Young Master is truly awe-inspiring. The Chu family is willing to add another century-old blood ginseng," said Chu Qingwen.

Zhang Yu was stunned. Someone was actually willing to increase the reward. Strange. Of course, if there's something to take, why not? Besides, that guy was at the late stage of Inner Strength. It was only because she ran into him that Chu Qingwen was likely kidnapped.

"It would be impolite of me to refuse," Zhang Yu said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

"Where are you headed, young master? Where do you live? Is it...?" Chu Qingwen lost her composure, her gaze too intense.

Seeing the other person's burning gaze, Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Is she a lovesick fool?"

"Miss!" Chu Qingwen was gently tugged by her maid Xiangju before she realized what was happening, her face turning slightly red. "Please forgive me, young master. I was a little flustered when I saw your dashing figure."

Zhang Yu nodded slightly but didn't say anything, continuing to maintain her aloof demeanor.

Over the next few days, Chu Qingwen kept talking to Zhang Yu, praising him in various ways, and Zhang Yu even sensed a hint of flattery.

Through his conversation with Chu Qingwen, Zhang Yu gained a general understanding of the situation in the Western Wilderness Continent.

The Western Wilderness Continent has three great empires: the Great Qi Empire, the Great Xia Empire, and the Great Chu Empire.

They are currently in the Great Chu Empire, while Cangmang City is located at the intersection of the three empires, a no-man's-land, a mixed bag of people. According to Chu Qingwen, those who go to Cangmang City are all vicious people.

Behind each of the three great empires stood a powerful and influential sect.

The Great Qi Empire is the Qingyun Sect.

The Great Xia Empire is the Golden Sword Sect.

The sect behind their Great Chu Empire is the Cloud Hidden Academy.

Those in the lower three realms (Ming Jin, An Jin, and Hua Jin) can cultivate without entering a sect, but those who want to cultivate to the True Qi realm must enter a sect, because there are no advanced cultivation methods outside.

"Young Master, if you want to enter the True Qi Realm, you will have to go to Yunyin Academy sooner or later. Our Chu family is willing to sponsor you," Chu Qingwen said, staring at Zhang Yu.

"Sponsorship? What kind of sponsorship?" Zhang Yu asked.

"We will mobilize the entire clan," Chu Qingwen replied decisively.

hiss……

What a spirit!

Zhang Yu thought to himself.

He currently has nothing but a broken Saint Master system; he has no team, no territory, so he was somewhat tempted by Chu Qingwen's words.

"Conditions? And can you represent the Chu family?"

"Yes, as for the conditions? There are no conditions. Young Master Chu's future is limitless," Chu Qingwen replied cleverly.

She understood that truly exceptional geniuses are unwilling to be restricted.

"Aren't you afraid of losing everything?" Zhang Yu stared into Chu Qingwen's eyes.

"You have to accept the consequences of your bet."

"That's bold! Let me think about it," Zhang Yu said.

He knew that when Chu Qingwen said she had no conditions, she meant she wanted more in the future, but he didn't mind because he had nothing right now.

Chu Qingwen didn't say anything more. Actually, what she wanted to say was that the condition was that he must marry her and even marry into the Chu family.

But after thinking about it, I ultimately didn't say anything.

Fifteen minutes later, Zhang Yu took out a piece of paper and handed it to Chu Qingwen: "Can you prepare all the medicine for this prescription?"

Fire Vine, Red Dragon Grass, Fire Jade Marrow, Three-Hundred-Year-Old Red Blood Ginseng, Fire Spirit Crystal.

This is the recipe for the awakened, full-grained, wild bull body, produced by the system.

Chu Qingwen looked at the prescription: "Our Chu family has the first four medicinal herbs. As for the Fire Spirit Crystal... it's not easy to get. It's something used by mid-to-third-grade martial artists and is basically controlled by major sects. Even if it's available on the market, it's priceless."

"If I can get this prescription complete, I can consider what you're asking for," Zhang Yu said.

He had inquired at pharmacies in several counties before, and they could only prepare one or two ingredients. The Chu family, however, was able to prepare four. Moreover, judging from Chu Qingwen's intentions, the final Fire Spirit Crystal could be obtained if one was willing to spend a large sum of money.

The two were talking.

whoosh...

A whooshing sound came from afar.

Zhang Yu's expression turned cold. He drew his steel knife, and with a clang, a dart that was aimed at him was deflected, and his knife shattered at the same time.

The person who made the move is no ordinary person.

"Young man, you are indeed skilled. Did you kill Ma Liu?" An elderly man in his sixties, dressed in blue, walked out from the nearby woods.

Chu Qingwen was shocked when she saw the old man in blue. She whispered to Zhang Yu, "He is Zhou Jingyuan's personal bodyguard, known as Elder Chen. He is a martial artist who has mastered the Huagong skill. I didn't expect Zhou Jingyuan to send him here."

Zhang Yu glanced at the old man in blue, then turned to Chu Qingwen: "Prepare the prescription, and I'll take care of this person for you."

Chu Qingwen had a thoughtful expression on her face, because Fire Spirit Crystals were indeed very hard to find and very rare on the market.

"Finding the Fire Spirit Crystal requires luck. Give me a year," Chu Qingwen said.

"At most six months."

"Okay!" Chu Qingwen gritted her teeth and agreed.

Zhang Yu jumped off the carriage and walked towards the old man in blue.

"Boy, judging from the force you used when you struck the sword just now, it wasn't the peak Ming Jin strength you're showing. If I'm not mistaken, you should be at the peak An Jin level. Tsk tsk, it's a pity that such a young peak An Jin martial artist is about to die at my hands." The old man in blue had a look of complete confidence on Zhang Yu's face.

"Kneel down now and beg me to take you as my slave, and perhaps I will take pity on you and spare your life," said the old man in blue.

"Enough with the nonsense, old man. Today is your death day. Why don't you kneel down and beg me? Maybe I'll take pity on you and spare your life?"

After saying that, without waiting for the other party to speak, Zhang Yu took the initiative and threw a punch at the old man in blue.

Facing a martial artist at the Transformation Realm, he only had one chance, so he went all out.

The true meaning of martial arts – the realm of shattering.

An ordinary punch, yet its power was fully unleashed.

"How dare you lay a hand on me! I'll break every bone in your body and teach you a lesson for your stubbornness."

The old man in blue was furious. Facing Zhang Yu's punch, he threw a punch back: "You little bastard, I'll show you what it means to be a master of internal energy transformation."

boom!

boom!

Puff puff……

"No! What is this thing? You..." The old man in blue robes looked terrified.

As their fists collided, the once confident old man suddenly felt a tearing sensation in his soul, while at the same time, a mysterious power of intent emanated from his fist.

Then his flesh and bones shattered inch by inch, blood began to spurt from his whole body, and he finally broke into a pile of minced meat.

The true meaning of martial arts.

How could he possibly grasp the true essence of martial arts?

Who is he?

What kind of being have I provoked?

The old man in blue was filled with questions before he died.

Chu Qingwen, sitting in the carriage, stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

Before this, she thought she had estimated Zhang Yu's potential and strength to the maximum extent, but now it seems that she had underestimated him.

"Miss, the martial arts master who has reached the Transformation Realm was killed by Young Master Zhang with a single punch. Am I seeing things?" The maid Xiangju next to her swallowed hard, equally dumbfounded.

Chu Qingwen ignored Xiangju, got off the carriage, and walked to Zhang Yu, who was turning over pieces of meat.

At this moment, Zhang Yu was muttering to himself, "Damn it, I should have held back a bit. All the things on the old man's body are broken."

He felt like he had lost a hundred million once again.

"One month, Young Master Zhang, our Chu family will spare no expense to help you obtain the prescription within one month." Chu Qingwen decided to gamble everything the Chu family had on Zhang Yu.

For three hundred years, the Chu family had been a merchant family, but they had always been prey to martial artists. She wanted to change all of that.

If the Chu family were a martial arts family, Zhou Jingyuan would never dare to send people to kidnap her again.

"Conditions?" Zhang Yu asked, looking at Chu Qingwen.

"I have no conditions, I only ask that you allow me to serve by your side," Chu Qingwen said, curtsying slightly.

"Miss..." Xiangju exclaimed in surprise.

"Shut up!" Chu Qingwen glared at her.

Zhang Yu naturally understood Chu Qingwen's meaning. He frowned slightly, said nothing, and instead activated his Eye of Truth.

Name: Chu Qingwen

Age: 17

[Cultivation Aptitude: Low]

[Comprehension: Excellent]

[Destiny: Innate Enlightenment]

Soul Enlightenment: The comprehension and innate understanding of soul power and soul techniques.

"Not bad, he actually has a destiny related to soul power, and his comprehension is also excellent, but his cultivation aptitude is low. Otherwise, it wouldn't be bad to take him as a disciple." Zhang Yu thought to himself.

"It's a pity that I only have one spot left at this stage, but it's good to keep it by my side. Maybe there will be surprises in the future."

After considering it, he nodded to Chu Qingwen and said, "You can stay by my side as a disciple for now."

Chu Qingwen was initially delighted, but upon hearing that she would be a disciple under a pseudonym, her expression froze on the spot, thinking to herself, "I want to be a master's wife, not a disciple."

Thinking this to herself, she maintained a solemn expression: "Disciple Chu Qingwen greets Master!"

"Being near the water tower makes it easy to get the moon first; over time, feelings will develop, and sooner or later, I'll win her over." This was Chu Qingwen's unspoken thought.

"Okay, let's hurry on our way." Zhang Yu resumed his aloof demeanor.

For the next period of time, they did not encounter any more people sent by Zhou Jingyuan.

In Jiangzhou City, the Transformation Realm is already the highest level of combat strength.

Since becoming a disciple, Chu Qingwen has completely abandoned her airs as a young lady and turned into a little fangirl, sticking around Zhang Yu every day.

Serving tea and water, showing concern and care.

This made Li Yue very upset, even though these were originally her problems.

"Second Senior Sister, let me handle these things. Master wants you to focus on your cultivation and not let trivial matters distract you." Chu Qingwen easily took over the task of taking care of Zhang Yu's life.

Li Yue was only 13 years old. How could she possibly compete with Chu Qingwen, who was born into a merchant family? She could only pout and angrily call the 13 children to eat.

The maid Xiangju went from not understanding at first to now fantasizing about her future life.

I am the young lady's maidservant. If the young lady marries Young Master Zhang in the future, will I also become Young Master Zhang's maidservant...?

Young Master Zhang is so heroic and handsome.

So embarrassing!