The Great Martial Arts World: Hot Topics and Great Heroes

After another half cup of tea, Chu Luren returned, but by this time his eyes had regained their clarity and his complexion had returned to normal.

However, Wang Yuyan's face was flushed red at this moment—at first she did indeed have many questions, but as time went on...

Li Qingluo was also worried that her daughter would be deceived by Murong Fu, so she did educate her in this regard. However, due to the limitations of the times, it was impossible for her to receive as much or as vivid education as that given to the people of Chulu.

When Wang Yuyan saw that Chu Luren's effects of the medicine had worn off, she naturally made some connections!

“Young Master Chu, you…” Wang Yuyan was worried about herself, and also worried that Chu Luren would ask her something.

“Miss Wang, I apologize. However, we do not yet know who is behind this scheme, so please forgive me for not being able to release your pressure points.” Chu Luren’s reasoning was quite sound.

Wang Yuyan didn't blame him. Instead, she quickly said, "It definitely wasn't my mother who did it! Otherwise, at least... at least..."

At least she won't come!

Otherwise, who exactly is being schemed against?

Wang Yuyan blushed, too embarrassed to actually say it.

"Who put this incense on?" Chu Luren had already extinguished the incense by then, and because there was no ventilation, he didn't dare to use his internal energy again immediately.

“I don’t know…” Wang Yuyan lowered her head after saying that—it was too easy to see through her; she clearly already guessed something.

"Who sent you here? Or... who told you I was here?" Chu Luren pressed.

If it was truly a scheme against him, then Wang Yuyan's presence here must also be part of the plot.

Upon hearing this, Wang Yuyan hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's Granny Yan."

Upon hearing this, Chu Luren was already eighty percent certain...

Indeed, that old lady was not very respectful to Wang Yuyan either. In the original work, she even attacked Wang Yuyan. However, Chu Luren did not expect that she would have such audacity.

Did they really go crazy from being cooped up at Mantuo Villa?

If this plan succeeds, then... Chu Luren will definitely fight his way out of Mantuo Manor.

After all, if Wang Yuyan were truly humiliated, Li Qingluo would definitely not let it go, and Mantuo Manor... most likely wouldn't be able to hold Chu Luren!

Especially now, Chu Luren can have a sudden epiphany at any time.

"In that case, Miss Wang, please wait with me and see if that person will surface on their own!" Chu Luren estimated that if it really was Granny Yan, she should bring Li Qingluo over soon.

Otherwise, if several hours are wasted, the weapons will already be sheathed. Moreover, given Wang Yuyan's personality and her relationship with her mother, she most likely won't expose this matter to her mother. In that case, it would only tarnish Chu Luren's reputation, and that wretched old lady probably won't let it go so easily...

Chapter Sixty: Failure

"Don't worry, Madam... It's probably just a quarrel between young people..."

"Perhaps I misheard."

"Moreover, I simply do not believe that scoundrel would dare to lay a hand on the young lady!"

Chu Luren was waiting patiently when he heard a series of noisy footsteps outside—it was indeed Granny Yan, who had found an excuse to lure Li Qingluo over!

"Shut up," Li Qingluo snapped at Granny Yan, clearly in a bad mood.

On one hand, she was genuinely anxious for her daughter; on the other hand... Li Qingluo had high hopes for Chu Luren, which is why she brought out the martial arts of the Xiaoyao Sect, not wanting Chu Luren to have a conflict with her daughter over trivial matters.

Otherwise, wouldn't that mean that Chu Luren, like Murong Fu, doesn't know how to repay kindness?

Granny Yan, her eyes flashing with malice, walked in first, only to find Chu Luren and Wang Yuyan standing inside, both fully dressed…

Grandma Yan: ? ? ?

So fast? You're already dressed?

However, Granny Yan was "concerned and confused." Seeing that the two were dressed neatly, she assumed something had happened. But Li Qingluo had already noticed that her daughter seemed to have been... acupunctured? And if you looked closely, there were even traces of crying!

"Yu Yan! What's going on? What are you doing here?" Li Qingluo's tone was icy, but seven-tenths of it was directed at Chu Luren.

Because of Murong Fu's matter, Wang Yuyan is usually forbidden from entering the Langhuan Jade Cave. Especially today, Li Qingluo even released the secret manual of the Xiaoyao Sect.

However, Li Qingluo was, after all, a mother, and not entirely heartless. When she saw her daughter being "bullied," her first reaction was still to blame Chu Luren.

"Madam Li, I would also like to ask..."

Chu Luren had just opened his mouth when Wang Yuyan interrupted him, saying, "Young Master Chu! Please... wait a moment, let me explain to my mother alone."

Wang Yuyan didn't want Chu Luren to bring this up. Otherwise, even if nothing had happened in theory, what if others misunderstood if word got out?

Chu Luren frowned upon hearing this, seemingly considering the probability that this matter was unrelated to Wang Yuyan and her daughter—if it was, then hostages would still be necessary.

"Does Young Master Chu not trust me?" Wang Yuyan couldn't help but ask coquettishly.

However, as soon as she said it, Wang Yuyan was startled herself—why did I use that tone?

In an instant, Wang Yuyan realized that it must have been Chu Luren's actions that had been so impactful that they had distracted her. Ugh!

“Alright, but I’ll go out and rest with Granny Yan.” Chu Luren said, taking two steps closer to Granny Yan.

Upon seeing this, Granny Yan was so frightened she almost jumped up. She quickly raised her voice and said, "What are you doing, Madam! He must have been disrespectful to the young lady, and we caught him, so, so..."

Granny Yan wanted to directly incite Li Qingluo to surround and kill Chu Luren, but when she saw the questioning look in Li Qingluo's eyes, she felt a chill in her heart.

"You all go down first. I need to speak with Yu Yan alone for a few minutes... If I hear any rumors in the future, please let them spread. The 'Scratched Beauty' in the back garden isn't growing well lately; it seems to be lacking fertilizer!" Li Qingluo threatened coldly.

The maids and old women around were all silent with fear. After Chu Luren helped Wang Yuyan release her acupoints, he also watched as Granny Yan left. Li Qingluo had actually seen through Chu Luren's intentions, but her daughter seemed to have the same idea, so she did not stop him.

As soon as everyone else left, Wang Yuyan's eyes immediately reddened, and she began to tell her mother what had just happened...

Of course, Wang Yuyan didn't go into detail about Chu Luren's "heroic" method of detoxification. She only emphasized the cause and effect. The reason why Chu Luren didn't touch himself... she only made up an excuse that he endured it and then went behind the bookshelf to do something. There were no details!

I, Wang Yuyan, know nothing!

After hearing this, Li Qingluo's face turned pale and then red—firstly, she was indignant that Granny Yan dared to scheme against Yan'er behind her back, and secondly, she breathed a sigh of relief... thankfully, Chu Luren was indeed "of noble character".

On one hand, she was determined to make Granny Yan rich and powerful, while also keeping the news under wraps. On the other hand, Li Qingluo was also considering what would happen to Wang Yuyan later.

After Li Qingluo emerged from the Langhuan Jade Cave, she immediately went to find Granny Yan, but then received news that Granny Yan had used the excuse of going to the restroom and had not appeared since…

Li Qingluo was initially worried, thinking that Granny Yan had fled to avoid punishment and that there would be rumors in the future. However, she later discovered that she had actually committed suicide by throwing herself into a latrine.

Is it really going to be used as flower fertilizer?

Only Chu Luren knew that it was the pulsating finger force he had buried in her body that had ruptured her heart meridian.

How could we possibly let Chu Luren escape after doing something like that to her? Otherwise, what would become of Chu Luren's reputation?

Seeing that Granny Yan was dead, and having later speculated about the cause of her death, Li Qingluo stopped dwelling on the matter and simply let it go.

Although people from the martial arts world are known for their unconventional ways, it's not exactly pleasant to talk about a daughter being in the same room with a man who was poisoned and had his pressure points sealed.

"Young Master Chu, please feel free to stay here. The Langhuan Jade Cave will always welcome you." Li Qingluo was quite satisfied with Chu Luren at this moment.

Firstly, because Wang Yuyan hadn't encountered any trouble before, and secondly, because Granny Yan soon ran into trouble...

It is evident that Chu Luren is not only of good character, but also quick-witted and meticulous in handling matters!

"Indeed, I will be troubling you for a while. Thank you, Madam Li." Chu Luren did need time to organize the martial arts he had just acquired, but it wouldn't take too long.

"No, no, no." Li Qingluo paused for a moment.

Chu Luren felt that Li Qingluo seemed somewhat unwilling? Was she just being polite? Surely she wasn't that stingy?

"But something might happen at the manor in half a month..." Li Qingluo said as calmly as possible.

However, Chu Luren always felt that she was just pretending to be aloof.

"It won't take half a month, at most five, seven, or eight days." Chu Luren didn't think too much about it.

Afterwards, Chu Luren temporarily stayed in a guest room at Mantuo Villa, first... to study the issue of "body".

After trying it twice, Chu Luren discovered that this "body" was indeed different.

Firstly, once the badge is equipped, it will automatically begin body training, and it's a very rapid process. Even with advanced body training skills, it probably won't take long to master them.

however……

Replacing the "Body" badge would have severe side effects. Previously, because the poison reacted to the manipulation of internal energy, Chu Luren had to remove the "Peng Gong" badge shortly after it was installed, but his whole body still went limp.

If one were to fully master it, the side effects of switching would be extremely severe, and... Chu Luren suspected that once fully mastered, it might be impossible to switch at all!

After hesitating for a while, Chu Luren decided to equip himself.

After all, he had already acquired several martial arts techniques from the Xiaoyao Sect. Although "Huapeng Gong" was not considered a core martial art of the Xiaoyao Sect, given the quality of the Xiaoyao Sect's martial arts, learning a matching body-strengthening technique in exchange for it wouldn't be a loss!

More importantly, even if it can't be replaced...

You can also fuse them directly in the equipment slot!

Chapter Sixty-One Synthesis of Internal Skills

Chu Luren was meditating at this moment. In the Body section, his entire body was equipped with badges of "Transformation Peng Skill"—clearly, Transformation Peng Skill is a rare body-training technique that is useful for the whole body.

As Chu Luren had expected, after equipping himself with the badge, he naturally mastered the "Transformation into a Roc" technique within just two hours.

During this time, because the internal energy was training my body too quickly, my whole body was actually itchy...

And as the training process progressed, the badge in the "Body" section became increasingly dark in color. After it was fully trained, it became the same color as the bound part and could no longer be removed!

However, after trying other techniques at random, it turned out that while martial arts based on the "body" cannot be changed after being mastered, they can still be fused together—of course, Chu Luren did not actually fuse anything, he just tried it out.

Chu Luren estimated that this was because the body-training exercises truly transformed the body, unlike the "techniques" that only differed in the circulation of meridians.

When a technique is changed, at most the internal energy will be slightly disrupted. As long as it is not changed during combat, the impact is minimal.

However, the process of body training is irreversible!

Chu Luren can continue to integrate other body-refining techniques, but he cannot make the effects of the techniques he has already mastered disappear...

Therefore, we need to be more careful when choosing physical training methods in the future.

If the conflict is too severe and causes the fusion result to fail, the other aspects will only result in the loss of some techniques, but the aspect of "body"... may result in the loss of one's own body!

However, Chu Luren is currently very satisfied with the effects of the "Transformation of the Roc" technique—unlike hard techniques that increase strength and solidify bones, the "Transformation of the Roc" technique has two main effects...

Firstly, it increases the flexibility of the body's joints and improves balance, making the Lingbo Weibu (a martial arts technique) even more effective, and it is also effective for the Chu Luren's "Kun You Xu Kong" (another martial arts technique).

Secondly, and more importantly, it can improve physical condition, making the meridians smoother and the control of acupoints throughout the body clearer!

Although it's not as rare as martial arts that increase comprehension, this improvement in aptitude is still something Chu Luren needs.

Perhaps because Chu Luren's aptitude was too poor in his normal state, after mastering the "Transformation Peng Skill", Chu Luren's efficiency in cultivating internal energy increased by almost double!