(The previous chapter was revised last night; readers who read quickly can take another look at the last few hundred words.)

The little girl was surprised that Shi Potian was illiterate. How did he develop such amazing martial arts skills?

Although practicing martial arts is very different from reading and writing, and it may not necessarily require knowing many characters or reading many books, it is still unbelievable that someone doesn't know a single character.

Rumors are circulating that the young man mastered the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique of the Lin family ancestor on his own, which is why he possesses such martial arts skills at such a young age.

How can one comprehend the Evil-Slaying Sword Technique if one cannot read? Does the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual not need to be read?

In ancient times, there was the Sixth Patriarch Huineng who was illiterate. He happened to hear a monk reciting the Diamond Sutra. When he heard the phrase "one should abide nowhere and yet give rise to the mind," he immediately attained enlightenment and eventually became the Sixth Patriarch of Zen Buddhism. His Platform Sutra has also been passed down to this day.

Could this young man also be a saint like the Sixth Patriarch?

Shi Potian didn't know how to answer. In his heart, he actually wanted to say, "Actually, I'm a bastard. I can only master the martial arts of Xia Ke Island because I'm illiterate."

But he's not completely clueless now; the matter of that bastard is impossible to explain.

He could only joke, "Feifei, I don't need to practice martial arts; I was born with it."

Qu Feiyan glanced at him sideways and snorted, "Fine, don't tell me then. Why try to fool me with lies? You really are a saint reincarnated!"

"Looks like you're not so honest after all, buddy."

Shi Potian looked completely innocent; he was telling the absolute truth.

"Since you were born with martial arts skills, could you learn the melody of 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer' in one go?"

Qu Feiyan looked at him and teased him.

"That definitely won't work; I don't know how to play any of the instruments here."

"Feifei, didn't you bring me here to talk? Let's get down to business."

Shi Potian's skill in changing the subject is becoming increasingly smooth, truly embodying the essence of the "Silver Saddle Shining on White Horse Divine Skill".

Feifei is still a young girl, and although she is smart, she easily gets carried away when she starts playing.

It was only then that she remembered the important matter at hand.

"Young man, you just said that someone said the Golden Basin Washing Hands Ceremony is a den of dragons and tigers. Who said that?" Qu Feiyan composed herself and asked solemnly.

"The Three Heroes of Jibei said it. You should have heard about them before at Huiyan Tower. They were the group that attacked us at the Mountain God Temple last night, trying to steal the sword manual. The Three Heroes of Jibei were the three leaders."

"They even claimed to be subordinates of Dongfang Bubai of the Sun Moon Cult, but they didn't recognize the old woman's jade pendant, so they must be imposters."

Shi Potian angrily said.

"Young man, you're right. They're imposters," Qu Feiyan said firmly.

"Feifei, what do you know? How can you be so sure?"

"My grandfather knew them thirty years ago. Back then, they were rampant in northern Hebei and were incredibly powerful. They didn't even respect the former leader of the Sun Moon Cult."

As a result, they were severely punished by Leader Ren, narrowly escaped with their lives, and disappeared for thirty years. Therefore, they could never be members of the Sun Moon Cult.

She was so certain because there were other reasons, but those things were too sensitive to say aloud, otherwise she would surely be killed.

This is why she specifically told Shi Potian this.

"No wonder they were so afraid of a man named Mr. Ren when they attacked me. This Mr. Ren must be the leader of the cult, right?"

Shi Potian recalled that when he fought with the three heroes of Jibei, they mistakenly thought he was the disciple of this former leader and had practiced his evil skills.

"Why would I be afraid of Leader Ren when I'm fighting you?" Qu Feiyan asked, puzzled.

"They probably misunderstood me as a disciple of Master Ren. I only know Master Dongfang, I've never heard of Master Ren."

Qu Feiyan nodded secretly. The sect leader was a taboo figure within the sect; how could ordinary people possibly have contact with him? Moreover, he had disappeared for many years; how could he possibly have a disciple as young as this young man? Even if he did have a disciple, he couldn't possibly be alive now.

Even the Holy Maiden was nothing more than a figurehead to deceive people and silence public opinion. The real power was firmly in the hands of Steward Yang.

It is only thanks to the Holy Maiden's intelligence since childhood that she has barely managed to survive until today.

"Feifei, since they are imposters, who are they acting under now?" Shi Potian asked.

The Fuwei Escort Agency members had also analyzed the origins of the Three Heroes of Jibei, but with their current limited perspective, they couldn't see the situation in the martial arts world clearly, and couldn't analyze it in any way. They only knew that the other party was definitely unfathomable.

Qu Feiyan shook her head: "Although I can determine that they are not members of the Sun Moon Cult, I have no idea who they serve now."

These three brothers, when they were young, joined forces and defeated the Eastern Cult Leader, which made them extremely arrogant. If they hadn't been injured by the Ren Cult Leader's divine power, they would probably be grandmasters who have founded their own sects by now.

"The fact that they could remain hidden for thirty years without being known by the people of the martial arts world means that their backing must be extraordinary."

Hey guys, you better watch out! They won't give up easily. They might even come back for another "washing their hands of their criminal past" event—that would be a den of dragons and tigers then!

Qu Feiyan had a vague guess in her heart, but she couldn't say it out loud at this time and place.

"Feifei, thank you for telling me all this. Although I don't know who is directing them now, since they weren't sent by Dongfang Bubai, we've eliminated one major enemy."

My parents were terrified of Dongfang Bubai, but now they can rest assured.

Qu Feiyan laughed and said, "The Eastern Cult Leader is the best in the world and is known as invincible. Our little brother has also never been defeated since he entered the martial arts world."

If it really were the Eastern Cult Leader coming to cause you trouble, wouldn't you be afraid?

Shi Potian looked at Qu Feiyan's mischievous eyes and saw her pretty face full of playful smiles. He knew she wanted to tease him, and replied:

"I haven't offended him, why should I be afraid?"

"His martial arts skills are so high, aren't you afraid?"

"I'm not afraid. I'm really curious to know just how good his martial arts are. Maybe he's not even as good as me, then he'll have to change his name."

Shi Potian laughed heartily.

"What name should Dongfang Bubai change to?" Shi Potian asked with a smile.

Upon hearing the name Dongfang Bubai, he couldn't help but think of Bai Zizai, Ah Xiu's grandfather.

Bai Zizai was arrogant and conceited in the Snow Mountain Sect, claiming to be the best in the world in internal strength and swordsmanship. However, when Gou Zazi stood there and let him hit him, Bai Zizai's fists swelled up, but Gou Zazi was completely unharmed.

I hope Dongfang Bubai isn't that kind of person.

Qu Feiyan looked into Shi Potian's bright eyes and saw only eagerness, anticipation, and excitement, which made her heart tighten.

She could tell that this young man genuinely wanted to challenge Dongfang Bubai.

This can't be described as mere arrogance; it's downright recklessness.

At this moment, Qu Feiyan suddenly felt that this young man might actually be able to challenge the Eastern Cult Leader one day.

She laughed and said, "I don't know what name the Eastern Cult Leader will change to. If you really win, what should you be called? Lin Bubai? Lin Wudi?"

"Your home is in Fujian, so why not call yourself the Fujian Sword God?" Qu Feiyan laughed heartily.

Shi Potian looked up and smiled:

"I think we could name him Lin Potian."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a soft laugh suddenly came from the top of the attic. The laugh was peculiar, and it was impossible to tell whether it was male or female!

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