From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

# Chapter 18 Six days passed quietly

"Young brother, you are so young yet you have such skill. In the art of magic, you have even managed to make your illusions indistinguishable from the real thing."

The leader of Jiyun Society stepped forward, glanced at Ren Jiating who was still holding the paper monkey and hadn't fully reacted yet, shook his head inwardly, but clasped his hands in a fist and said to Jiang Liu, "Jiyun Society keeps its word. From now on, all past grievances with Wang Yaozu are wiped clean."

Done.

He then extended an invitation to Jiang Liu, saying, "Young brother, would you like to join my Jiyun Society?"

"Thank you for your kindness, Master of Jiyun Society, but my meager skills are nothing more than tricks and rely on ability, not the methods of the Jiyun Society members. They are not magic tricks. If I join Jiyun Society, I am afraid it will hinder others."

Only family members know their own affairs.

If he were to join the Jiyun Society, he could indeed learn those skillful techniques, but he didn't want to be immersed in magic tricks for the rest of his life.

Seeing that Jiang Liu had no intention of doing so, the leader of Jiyun Society sighed, but still said, "If you come to my Jiyun Society in the future, I will definitely welcome you."

It's no wonder the leader of the Jiyun Society acted this way.

Besides Jiang Liu's undeniable excellence, Jiyun Society also genuinely needs more fresh blood.

The members of the Jiyun Society seemed to be doing quite well, earning money through ancient magic tricks. However, in this chaotic world, people were filled with anxiety, and even wealthy families were asking them to perform less often.

In chaotic times, these extraordinary individuals were indeed much as Jiang Liu had said, only able to drift with the tide and unable to change the course of the world.

Therefore, the only option is to change oneself and innovate beyond magic tricks.

But how difficult is it to innovate?

It's not a matter of skill, but rather a lack of direction.

Furthermore, although their Jiyun Society has a long history, it is different from major sects such as Taoism and Buddhism. Those major sects have their own complete systems, while the Jiyun Society has been able to survive to this day for only one reason.

That is to say, in any dynasty, there is no shortage of people who want to watch a play.

Therefore, it would be ideal if the Machine Cloud Society could have someone with other superpower systems join them.

Unfortunately, no major family would allow their children to learn magic tricks. Even the Lu family, which was renowned in the world of supernatural beings, would only send their children to the Jiyun Society as a last resort.

As for those major sects, needless to say, their own methods are already exquisite, so why would they waste time and learn their tricks from the Jiyun Society?

Children from poor families rarely have the aptitude for cultivating Qi...

In particular, the members of the Jiyun Society had more contact with warlords and had a better understanding of the current situation than other sects. They realized that the era they lived in was different from the dynastic changes experienced by their predecessors. Without real support, the Jiyun Society's skills would most likely not be lost, but the name of the Jiyun Society might become history.

"If I have the opportunity, I will definitely visit."

Jiang Liu could guess why the leader of the Jiyun Society was worried, but in this situation, the so-called major events in the world of supernatural beings would not cause much of a stir in the outside world.

"Kid, how did you come up with the idea of ​​using the opponent's attack methods?"

After the members of the Waiting Cloud Society withdrew and walked to the side, Wang Yaozu asked curiously.

"When you taught me how to reverse the eight directions, didn't you say that although our technique involves manipulating objects, we can also use their force against them? Except for Ren Jiating's paper doll trick, which I don't quite understand, I've seen through the others. So, naturally, I'll use this to perform a trick to convince them."

Jiang Liu said with a grin.

Using someone's force against them is a skill not only found in Tai Chi, but also understood by many extraordinary individuals who can use it in combat.

Jiang Liu used the magnetic field of the reversed eight directions to catch Fei Tuting's flying knife and Long Taobing's iron ball, and then swept up the millet under his feet to form a dragon, which then attacked Lu Ren's fireworks, completing a dragon dance that transformed the snake into a dragon.

"That's rare. I thought you were focusing most of your attention on that innate ability in private." Wang Yaozu laughed, but also asked with concern, "Won't it interfere with your innate technique?"

"will not."

Jiang Liu chuckled and said, "It is precisely because of your 'Reversing the Eight Directions' technique, Father, that my innate ability has a foundation."

This is not meant to comfort you.

His inner mental landscape is different from the primordial chaos of ordinary people. It has opened up heaven and earth, which is most likely due to his cultivation of reversing the eight directions involving the eight extraordinary meridians. This complements his innate ability: Godhood, which is why his inner landscape has the division of heaven and earth, established the eight extremes, and stabilized the universe.

"Really? Then I'm so glad I picked you!"

Wang Yaozu was grateful that when he first saw Jiang Liu in the stream, he didn't just stand by and do nothing, but instead picked him up and raised him. Otherwise, how could he be where he is today?

After Jiyun Society, seven or eight more people came up; they were the rogue cultivators whom Wang Yaozu had stolen from before.

Jiang Liu got up and sparred with them one by one. After thirty to fifty rounds, the winners and losers were determined. Afterwards, he took out the money he had earned and compensated them.

"Young man, your methods are brilliant!"

"We admire you!"

These rogue cultivators knew in their hearts that Jiang Liu wouldn't need so long to defeat them; he was only holding out for thirty or fifty rounds to save face for them.

So how could they possibly take advantage of us?

This also made the renowned sects who were watching realize the endurance of the river and the length of its energy.

Generally speaking, only Taoist and Buddhist practices emphasize the longevity of Qi (vital energy).

Does the technique of reversing the eight directions also have similar characteristics?

Or is it a method of his innate superpower?

"Master Zuo, I have witnessed Jiang Liu's courage: taking the blame for his father shows that he is not the kind of person who would betray his father for personal gain."

Zhang Jingqing said, "But since you know his real skills, why don't you tell me about them? I'm really curious!"

Those who possess the "child spirit" destiny do indeed have more exaggerated physical strength and energy than ordinary people who cultivate Qi later in life.

But someone like Jiang Liu, who first dealt with the five members of the Jiyun Society, and then fought a series of eight more in a row, dragging each fight to between thirty and fifty rounds to save face for them—

This strength cannot be explained by someone with the life of a child!

Of course, Zhang Jingqing would be even happier if Zhang Zhiwei could learn from Jiang Liu's way of dealing with people.

But seeing Zhang Zhiwei staring intently at Jiang Liu, constantly rubbing his hands together in anticipation, Zhang Jingqing could only sigh inwardly: This trip was a waste.

"Although his innate ability is that of a virgin, it has a close connection with the Dao of Alchemy, or rather, it is naturally in line with the practice of the Dao of Alchemy, which is why he has such a long breath and enduring physical strength."

Seeing Zhang Jingqing's curiosity, Zuo Ruotong revealed a small part of the information, "Regarding his 'child spirit' fate, I can only say that it is quite different from those of other people with the same fate. Among those present, the only person who could force him to use that method is probably the disciple you brought, Master Zhang."

Zhang Zhiwei's eyes lit up, and he said, "Master, why don't I go?"

"Fuck off!"

Zhang Jingqing retorted, "What reason do you have to go up and challenge him to a duel?"

“Isn’t that simple? I’ll just throw a copper coin into Jiang Liu’s hand, and he can be accused of stealing from me. Wouldn’t that give me a reason?” Zhang Zhiwei had his own ideas.

But as soon as he finished speaking, he immediately jumped aside, dodging Zhang Jingqing's kick.

"Good lad, you actually dared to dodge your master's foot." Zhang Jingqing snorted, his clothes fluttering in the wind.

"Master, mind your image. We're in public now."

Zhang Zhiwei wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

"Actually, it's not that it's impossible."

Zuo Ruotong laughed out loud and said to Zhang Jingqing, "Among those present, there must be many young people who are itching to meet Jiang Liu, but since they and their families and sects have no direct grudges with Wang Yaozu, they have no reason to step in."

And if you want to find a reason, it's actually very simple.

The methods your disciple has come up with are likely also the methods others have thought of, and may even be already considering how to implement them. But it's best to do things openly and honestly.

The implication is that, as Zhang Zhiwei said, in front of everyone, he deliberately and "accidentally" dropped the copper coin in Jiang Liu's hand.

Why deliberately act carelessly?

It's all to make everyone realize that I'm deliberately stirring up trouble.

In this way, other righteous people, upon seeing this, would know that the younger generation is full of ambition and wants to meet Jiang Liu, and would smile knowingly and not take it to heart.

If they really did deliberately frame Jiang Liu and Wang Yaozu for this, then what difference is there between them and Quanxing? They are even worse than Quanxing!

They would never do anything that would be beneath their dignity.

"Since Master Zuo has said so, and you haven't objected, then it seems acceptable."

Zhang Zhiwei had already taken out a copper coin and was about to go up, but Zhang Jingqing grabbed him and scolded, "You better calm down! Taoism values ​​tranquility the most. With your unruly behavior, where is the demeanor of a Taoist cultivator? At the very least, you should wait for others to do it first!"

It's obvious!

Zhang Jingqing was also tempted and wanted Zhang Zhiwei to try Jiang Liu's real skills, but as the ancestral home of the Zhengyi sect, Longhu Mountain Tianshi Mansion, he had his own idol image to maintain and could not be the first to take the lead.

Zhang Zhiwei naturally understood the identity of Longhu Mountain as the ancestral home of the Zhengyi sect. He pursed his lips, knowing he could only continue to restrain himself...

Over the next six days, those who came to Wang Yaozu to seek justice were all independent cultivators. After sparring with Jiang Liu, they received compensation from him, and their grudges with Wang Yaozu were thus settled.

Again:

Wang Yaozu was not a particularly wicked person.

Even someone as upright and selfless as Zuo Ruotong was willing to give him three chances. Who else would really want to fight Wang Yaozu to the death?

If they were to fight to the death and kill Wang Yaozu, but afterward, the deceased Wang Yaozu had already left Quanxing, Jiang Liu would definitely cause them trouble in the future.

Rather than offending a future master, it's better to take this opportunity to build a good relationship.

After all, the martial arts world isn't just about fighting and killing.

Over the past six days, Wang Yaozu has kept in mind Jiang Liu's actions.

Although he believed that a son protecting his father was filial piety and a matter of course.

But no matter what, it all started because of him.

While deeply moved, Wang Yaozu also felt a pang of self-reproach.

He may be old, but he's not stupid.

To achieve this situation, Jiang Liu must have gone to great lengths, scheming against the older generation of the prestigious sects present.

Perhaps they don't care now, or even enjoy making this situation continue, but if Jiang Liu turns against them one day in the future, or poses a threat to them, this calculation will be one of the reasons they target Jiang Liu.

After all, Jiang Liu was not a man who was all brawn and no brains. On the contrary, his contest with the five members of the Jiyun Society, in which he performed a magic trick of turning a snake into a dragon and dancing with fire, proved that he was both brave and resourceful. He also intimidated the five members with minimal cost and won their respect.

Such a person—

No one dares to imagine what the consequences would be of being their enemy!

But when Wang Yaozu saw Jiang Liu's bright, energetic eyes, he was taken aback. He felt a surge of confidence that his son could solve everything, and thought to himself, "It seems I was overthinking it..."