Having studied for a hundred years, why do you call me the Martial Saint?

Gu Shuxian activated the Xuanming True Scripture once more.

This time, the feeling was completely different!

The speed of internal energy circulation has increased significantly, and the efficiency of Xuanming True Qi condensation has also greatly improved.

"Now... it only takes about ten months to cultivate an inner energy!"

Gu Shuxian opened his eyes in surprise.

It may seem like it's just shortened from over a year to ten months, but that's a direct reduction of 20-30% in time!

Moreover, the effects of the health-preserving boxing continue. As he continues to practice, the endowment of his five internal organs will be further improved, and his cultivation speed will continue to accelerate!

"This cultivation technique that can change one's aptitude for cultivation is simply heaven-defying!"

Gu Shuxian was filled with emotion.

Talent is almost something you're born with, and there are very few ways to improve it later in life. I never thought I'd have one in my hands!

As long as you keep practicing your punches, you'll eventually be able to refine everything!

"Unfortunately, one-day repairs are just an unwanted byproduct, and I don't know how to reliably obtain one-year repairs."

Gu Shuxian became distressed.

Surely they can't actually steal from their own staff, can they?

He always felt it wasn't that easy.

"In any case, I'll put the book restoration on my to-do list so I can do it whenever I have free time."

Gu Shuxian made up his mind.

Let's return to reality.

Looking at the room full of books, he sighed.

"We have to return them."

He once again disguised the book as a feather, transformed it into a bird, and flew towards Wancheng.

One after another, they returned the "borrowed" books to the bookshelves untouched.

……

Time flies, and two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

As the outer sect competition approaches, both the mountain and the foot of the Suishan Sword Sect are gradually becoming lively.

People from all walks of life came and went in an endless stream, including disciples from other sects who came to watch the ceremony, wandering knights and wandering heroes who came to join in the fun, and merchants who took the opportunity to do business.

With more people, conflicts naturally increase.

Some martial arts practitioners already have conflicts with each other, and if they happen to meet on Mount Sui, they are bound to fight.

The rules on the mountain are becoming looser day by day. It's not that they don't want to manage it, but that they don't have the energy to. The people in the Enforcement Hall are so busy that you can't even see their shadows, and the patrolling disciples are even more exhausted.

"Duan Ping! You killed my junior brother, today I will make you pay with your blood!" The young man in white met an old friend in a foreign land, his eyes red, and with a clang, he drew his long sword.

"Hmph! Your junior brother died on the stage because he wasn't skilled enough. Who can he blame?" The man in the tight-fitting clothes retorted, pulling out a gleaming machete.

Again!

How many cases are there in the last few months?

Gu Shuxian returned to Jiazi Courtyard and sighed as he watched the two outsiders confronting each other in the courtyard.

With everyone above so busy, the servants certainly wouldn't be idle either. Sweeping the courtyard, moving supplies, setting up the venue—all sorts of tiring tasks awaited them.

When they finally finished their busy work and wanted to rest, they returned to the servants' quarters only to find two martial arts masters wreaking havoc in the courtyard. They probably felt like the sky had fallen.

but……

These martial arts figures are all guests, and they will give the host some face, since they are here to observe the ceremony at the Suishan Sword Sect, not to make enemies. Even if they have grudges in private, they will most likely find a secluded place to settle them.

These two in front of me are probably no exception.

Gu Shuxian thought to himself, preparing to walk past the two of them back to his room, as he hadn't read any books yet today.

However, he had only taken two steps when an unexpected event occurred.

"Give me your life!"

The young man in white made the first move, flicking his longsword and sending a flurry of sword flowers flying towards the man.

The man sneered and swung his machete horizontally, choosing a direct confrontation!

Swords clashed, sparks flew!

The two fought their way from the gate to the center of the courtyard.

"what!"

A servant cried out and peeked out from the next room, then quickly ducked back inside.

"They're fighting! They're fighting!"

"Get out of the way!"

The servants' quarters were thrown into chaos. Several servants who had just returned from outside scrambled to hide in a corner, afraid of being caught in the crossfire.

Gu Shuxian frowned.

Why are these two fighting and then crawling into the yard?

and……

His gaze sharpened as he noticed a very serious problem.

These two are getting further and further off course; if this continues...

boom!

The man cleaved the ground with his sword, leaving a shallow trench.

The young man in white dodged the attack, then tapped the wall with his sword, slicing the clothesline in the yard in two.

"wrong!"

Gu Shuxian's eyelids twitched as he looked in the direction of the fight.

They were about twenty steps away from house number 9.

Fifteen steps...

Ten steps!

The longsword and the cleaver clashed again, and the resulting gust of wind sent the broom by the door tumbling around.

The two were so engrossed in their fight that they completely forgot about their surroundings.

Five steps!

Gu Shuxian's face darkened.

You guys actually came!

If the fighting continues, even the walls of Room 9, No. 1, the prestigious Langhuan Pavilion will be torn down!

Gu Shuxian took a deep breath and silently retreated to the shadows in the corner.

The ever-changing fox spirit!

A middle-aged man dressed in a butler's uniform walked out from where he had been and leaped toward the two of them.

The two men were fighting fiercely when suddenly a chill ran down their spines from behind.

The young man in white instinctively turned around, only to find a large hand already on his shoulder in a blur.

Before the man in the tight-fitting clothes could react, his wrist, which was holding the knife, was also grabbed.

The two of them froze on the spot.

I felt as if I had fallen into an ice cave in an instant.

The hands gripping them exuded a chilling aura, instantly sealing off their internal energy.

Wherever it passed, the vital energy stagnated, and the limbs became stiff.

"This is the Suishan Sword Sect's servants' quarters, not a street martial arts school."

The middle-aged deacon said coldly, "If you want to fight, go to the training ground."

The young man in white was sweating profusely.

Who is this butler?

He tried to activate his inner energy, but the icy power remained unmoved. Instead, it seeped in reverse because of his reckless actions, frightening him into giving up the fight.

"S-senpai..."

The man stammered, "We just... we just..."

"Just what?"

"only……"

"roll."

The middle-aged deacon released his grip, and the icy power dissipated.

The two felt as if they had been granted a pardon, and dared not utter any polite words.

He scrambled out of the servants' quarters, not daring to look back.

……

Outside No. 9, Jia.

In a secluded spot, Gu Shuxian transformed back into his original form and walked back to the house with a normal expression.

The Xuanming True Qi is indeed useful; its chilling aura is incredibly convenient for intimidating people.

Although he did not condense his inner energy, the special techniques of the Xuanming True Scripture could transform Vajra inner energy into Xuan Yin inner energy.

How should I put this method?

Condensing inner energy is like planting chives. After you plant them and harvest one crop, another will grow. The more you plant, the more you harvest.

Transforming internal energy is like taking harvested chives and cooking them; only the taste changes, while the total amount and growth rate of the chives in your own field remain the same.

Naturally, condensing internal energy is better and has a brighter future, but transforming internal energy can occasionally be a surprising trick.

But when will this ever end...?

While those above were busy, these menial laborers were exhausted like dogs, with no time to even read.

Shaking his head, Gu Shuxian lay down on his bunk.

time flies.

Today, as the guardian of the pavilion, you drove away the troublemakers who came to Langhuan Pavilion, preventing a calamity from befalling the pavilion. Reward: Mastery of the sword technique 'Innate Lesser Yang Sword Qi'!