From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

Afterwards, you will leave the town in eight directions and disappear into the woods. There, Red Girl, Saihuo Monkey, and Dili Chui will guide you. Then, together you will run towards the village to the east, where we will wait for you. From there, we will head east together towards Hangzhou.

Why choose Hangzhou?

There is a saying: "Above is heaven, below are Suzhou and Hangzhou."

Now that the Ghost Hand Wang Cai Opera Troupe has a solid foundation, it naturally needs to expand to large, populous cities to further develop its influence.

Hong Guniang had once thought about saving money to go to Shanghai, but Jiang Liu thought the Jiangzhe area was better, especially Hangzhou. To the north were Huzhou and Suzhou, to the south were Jinhua and Lishui, to the east were Shaoxing and Ningbo, and to the west were Anhui and Jiangxi provinces. Even in this era, transportation was relatively developed.

With proper planning, it is certain that the area can grow and thrive.

After making the plan, Jiang Liu, Lu Jin, and Wang Yaozu headed east that night with their luggage, the heaviest of which was the 3,600-jin magic weapon, the alchemy furnace.

Day two.

Of the eight apprentices, four stayed at home, sitting in the courtyard talking about Wang Yaozu's illness, while the other four went out to buy medicine.

The disciples of the Sanyi Sect who "accidentally" passed by nearby indeed had no suspicions.

Day three.

Only three apprentices remained at home.

The disciples of the Sanyi Sect assumed that Wang Yaozu's condition had worsened.

Fourth day.

There was no one in the courtyard, but the doors and windows were locked, and only the sound of coughing could be heard from inside the house.

The disciples of the Sanyi School believed that Wang Yaozu's life was nearing its end.

fifth day.

The Ghost Hand Wang Cai opera troupe is now completely wiped out.

The disciples of the Sanyi Sect sensed something was amiss, but dared not rush in. After waiting another day without seeing anyone, they went up to knock on the door and pushed it open, only to find no one there. They then realized that Jiang Liu had run away!

Upon learning of the situation, Si Chong immediately went down the mountain to investigate and indeed found no trace of Jiang Liu, Wang Yaozu, and the others. He then went to the landlord who had rented the house to Wang Yaozu and asked him, only to learn that he had been informed twelve days ago that he was leaving and had retrieved the deposit for the house.

Upon hearing this, Si Chong's face darkened horribly, but he dared not lash out in front of ordinary people. He thanked Wang Yaozu for the rent he had paid, and only after returning down the mountain did he burst out cursing, "Jiang Liu! You're really a cunning devil! You actually ran away!"

"Uncle-Master, should we go to the Jianghu Inn to ask for information?" Shuiyun asked from the side.

"Do you want to make a big deal out of this?"

Si Chong glared fiercely at Shui Yun, "The death of the sect leader has nothing to do with Jiang Liu. On the contrary, we should thank him. But we are not saints like the sect leader. We cannot carry on the legacy, nor can we bear to dig up the old roots!"

As Zuo Ruotong's junior brother, how could he not know that everything his senior brother and Jiang Liu did was for a better future for the Sanyi Sect?

He was just scared!

He feared that if no one paved the way forward, and no one in the Sanyi Sect could cultivate the Reverse Life Triple Realm to the level of his senior brother, what would become of the Sanyi Sect?

It can be said that the fact that the Sanyi Sect has reached a level comparable to the disciples of the Zhengyi Heavenly Master's Mansion is inseparable from the fact that Zuo Ruotong has maintained a dual state for many years, like an immortal descending to the mortal world!

But now—

The immortal has returned to heaven!

If there is no longer a sect leader within the Sanyi Sect, it seems that Chong can already foresee the sect's future decline.

Therefore, at this stage, either he or Chengzhen, who is out delivering a message and has not yet returned, must break through to the third level to regain control of Sanyi's territory!

"There's no need to look for Jiang Liu or Lu Jin!"

As if looking up, he saw Li Muxuan outside the mountain gate. "Even without Jiang Liu's help, I can still break through to the third level! I will never let the Sanyi Xuanmen decline!"

At this moment, Li Muxuan's skin was pale, his face was calm, and even his black hair was gradually turning white.

What are you doing—

He seemed to widen his eyes, "Double!"

After sharing the Earth Dragon King's inner core with Lu Jin at Ping Mountain, Li Muxuan was only one step away from the second level, and now he has finally made a complete breakthrough.

However, when breaking through the barrier, without Zuo Ruotong's supervision, and further provoked by Lu Jin's descent from the mountain, he angrily attempted to forcibly merge the Reversal of Eight Directions and the Reverse Life Triple, causing problems when transforming Qi into acupoints, leading to a mishap on the path of Reverse Life.

Like Zuo Ruotong, he must always maintain the dual state. The path of rebirth has no turning back. Once he exits this state, it will be troublesome to start it again.

But Li Muxuan didn't care. On the contrary, he felt that this way he could get closer to Zuo Ruotong!

The Left Gate Master has passed away!

But he will become the next left-handed captain!

"you······"

After calming down, Si Chong grabbed Li Muxuan's wrist and used his Qi to check him. He immediately sensed Li Muxuan's condition and was taken aback.

How could he not see Li Muxuan's current state?

This moment!

It seemed as if she saw a resemblance to Zuo Ruotong in Li Muxuan, yet they were different...

His senior brother cultivated to verify the ancestral master's legacy and to allow future generations to learn from his mistakes, while Li Muxuan did so simply to become his senior brother...

Although in terms of the outcome, as long as Li Muxuan grows up, he will not be weaker than his senior brother. Moreover, because he broke through to the second level earlier, even when he is seventy or eighty years old, he will still maintain his youthful appearance. Who knows, in the future, the Three Ones Sect will even have the legend of an "ageless immortal child"!

Logically speaking...

It seems Chong should be happy.

But for some reason, a sense of fear inexplicably arose in his heart—

Among the disciples of the Sanyi Sect, Li Muxuan's personality is rather extreme, making him an exception.

But is it really the original intention of the founder of the Sanyi Sect to lead the younger generation into such a stubborn state just for the sake of the Sanyi Sect's reputation?

It's not too late to turn back now!

A voice inside Si Chong was shouting, but looking into Li Muxuan's resolute eyes, Si Chong hesitated again—

If he were to turn back now, how could he face Li Muxuan in his current state?

Therefore, it seemed that Chong had compromised, hugged him tightly, and said, "Okay!"

"Truly worthy of being a disciple of my Sanyi Sect!"

"What kind of bullshit nine levels? We'll prove it to everyone together! The Reverse Life Triple Level is the strongest cultivation technique in the world! The Three Ones Sect is the true Xuanmen!"

# Chapter 203 Studying Abroad?

"Everyone is here."

Zhao Qian, Qian Dui, Sun Li, Li Zhen, Zhou Xun, Wu Kan, Zheng Gen, and Wang Kun all arrived, along with Hong Guniang, Di Li Chuan, and Sai Huo Hou, making a total of eleven people who joined Jiang Liu, Lu Jin, and Wang Yaozu. "Let's go, head to Hangzhou! We will truly carry forward the Ghost Hand Wang Ancient Color Magic Troupe there!"

"Yes!" X8

The eight apprentices were extremely excited.

Although Hong Guniang comes from the Moon Gate sect, what she truly wants to promote and popularize is the Moon Gate sect's ancient magic tricks. As for the name "Moon Gate"—

It would be best to keep it if possible.

“When the troupe grows bigger in the future, we can naturally establish the ‘Moon Gate’ opera troupe. After all, it seems that among the people in our troupe, only Sister Hong knows how to do real opera.”

The abilities that Jiang Liu, Lu Jin, and Wang Yaozu possess—whether it's reversing the eight directions, reversing the ninefold rebirth, or using esoteric methods and innate talismans—can be performed as magic tricks, but they are not authentic magic tricks in themselves.

The ability to control objects like a monkey and the ability to kick things in the ground are not traditional magic tricks, but rather supernatural abilities, though they can be used in magic performances.

The remaining eight apprentices are even less capable; they can only perform simple storytelling, singing, and comedic acts at the moment.

To be honest, only Hong Guniang knows ancient magic tricks!

Don't flatter me.

Having experienced the ordeal at Ping Mountain and witnessed the entire exchange between Jiang Liu and Zuo Ruotong, Hong Guniang had long since cast aside her pride as a successor of the Moon Gate Ancient Magic Tricks.

Jiang Liu and the others' abilities can be used to perform magic tricks, but her Moon Gate magic tricks... are really just magic tricks. The only combat ability she can use is the skill of throwing knives.

"Don't be modest, Sister Hong. When it comes to technique, I still have to learn from you."

Perhaps in terms of the external effects of the technique, the methods of Gu Cai magic are all about mechanisms, disposable magic weapons, and finger dexterity, and cannot unleash strong attack power in themselves, but this does not mean that Gu Cai magic is of no benefit to Jiang Liu's cultivation.

Most spells require the use of the hands.

Ten fingers connected to the heart.

Jiang Liu needs to have an extremely nimble pair of fingers to cultivate the Innate Talisman Diagram. Compared to the various magic tricks and props of the Jiyun Society, the skills of the Moon Gate all depend on a pair of nimble hands. The eight characters of sticking, swaying, joining, passing, moon, separating, chasing, and opening cannot be performed without nimble and agile hands!

"Jiang Liu?"

Just as everyone set off, about seven or eight miles east of a small village on the eastern side of the Sanyi Gate territory, they encountered Chengzhen returning from the road. "Are you leaving the Sanyi Gate territory?"

"Yes."

Compared to the tension of the others, Jiang Liu stepped forward to express his gratitude, "Thank you, Sister Chengzhen, for helping me deliver the letter."

"You are welcome."

Chengzhen smiled, noticing Lu Jin in the group, and asked, "Did Master ask you to escort them?"

"My master told me to follow Jiang Liu, saying I could learn a lot from him." Lu Jin didn't want to lie, but she couldn't tell the truth either, so she chose a compromise.

That's true.

Chengzhen patted his head, knowing that when Master chose to have Lu Jin and Li Muxuan escort Ren Jiating of Jiyun Society back to her hometown, he had actually considered having the other senior brothers in the sect lead the way. However, after secretly learning that Jiang Liu was also going to Renjia Town, and that the two sides would definitely meet on the road, thus ensuring safety, he finally agreed to let the two of them escort her alone.

But why is it just Lu Jin this time?

But she didn't ask any further questions, assuming that the sect leader had made other arrangements for the bet with Jiang Liu. She then took out two letters from her bosom and handed them to Jiang Liu and Lu Jin.

"This is?"

Jiang Liu opened the box and discovered that the text inside was written in a foreign language, which puzzled him.

"Letter of recommendation for studying abroad".

It turns out that the reason Chengzhen went to Jianghu Xiaozhan was because Zuo Ruotong learned about their experiences from Lu Jin and Li Muxuan. They found Dongshan to write a letter and asked Jianghu Xiaozhan to deliver the letter to their friends in the Western Church in order to obtain two letters of recommendation.

Upon hearing about their experiences in Goose City, Zuo Ruotong understood Jiang Liu's thoughts and knew that Lu Jin had the idea of ​​following them, so she decided to lend them another helping hand.

To accomplish something unprecedented in history, how can one not be well-versed in both Chinese and Western learning?