The Reversal of Heaven Begins with The Smiling, Proud Wanderer

"receive."

In an instant, Lin Mu felt a large number of neatly arranged, tightly sealed, transparent special containers appear in his system space. Inside, a deep and dreamy purple liquid rippled, a full ton of it gathered together, emitting a mysterious and alluring energy glow, as if he had taken a miniature galaxy into his palm.

Then, Lin Mu turned his gaze to Huang Fang, whose emotions were gradually calming down but who was still sobbing from time to time and carefully touching her throat with her hand, and asked, "Your muteness has been cured. What are your plans for the future?"

"I...I don't know..."

Huang Fang's voice was still a little hoarse and unnatural, but it had become much smoother.

She shook her head blankly, her eyes filled with uncertainty about the future.

In the midst of chaos and upheaval, she was an orphan with no one to rely on; it was already a miracle that she had survived.

"In that case, follow me."

Lin Mu spoke up.

She was, after all, a woman of good fortune, with a kind heart and excellent looks and figure.

Although they are weak now, with a little training, they may be able to stand on their own.

This purple light dew is just right; she can use some of it.

Huang Fang never expected that such an important figure as Lin Mu would be willing to take her in. She stood there stunned for a moment, her face filled with flattery and bewilderment.

Joy, worry, fear... a mix of emotions.

But this was undoubtedly her only chance to change her fate, and she nodded vigorously without any hesitation: "I...I'm willing...Thank you...Thank you, Commander!"

She seemed to genuinely lack the reason and courage to refuse.

After a moment's thought, Lin Mu decided to take Selena and the newly joined Huang Fang to Pig Cage Alley.

It was nearly noon, and the sun was high in the sky.

Pig Cage Alley, this slum that is both filthy and full of hidden talents, has just finished its brief lunchtime hustle and bustle. People are busy with their own work, and the air is filled with cheap cooking fumes and the complex smells of life.

Only a group of energetic little kids, still carefree, were chasing a worn-out ball in the open space outside.

One of the skinny, monkey-like children kicked the ball hard, sending it flying crookedly toward the entrance of the walled city, where it rolled right to the feet of a tall, thin young man in a tattered suit who was trying to dress himself up properly.

That young man was none other than Ah Xing.

He saw the ball roll to his feet, and then looked at the group of children staring at him expectantly. Suddenly, he felt playful, or rather, his desire to perform was aroused.

He cleared his throat, struck a pose like a master, and skillfully juggled the ball a few times with his toes, eliciting gasps of admiration from a group of children.

"Uncle, could you teach us how to play soccer?"

The children gathered around, their faces full of anticipation.

Ah Xing enjoyed the feeling of being worshipped for a moment, but then his face turned serious, and he imitated the tone of an important person: "Still playing football?!"

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly raised his foot and stomped hard on the ball.

With a muffled thud, the old, worn-out ball was instantly punctured and deflated by his stomping.

"Wow……"

The children's cheers instantly turned into cries of disappointment.

Ah Xing, however, smugly adjusted his non-existent tie, tossed his head at the chubby Fatty Cong beside him, and the two of them, looking like "lonely masters," swaggered into Pig Cage Alley, leaving behind a group of crying children.

Just then, Lin Mu led Selena and Huang Fang out of the nearby "Shengjia" tailor shop, intending to buy the two women some new clothes.

Hearing the children crying outside, he looked up and saw Ah Xing stomping on the ball and arrogantly entering the village.

At that very moment, the familiar system notification sounded in his mind once again:

[Ding! You have encountered the destined figure Ah Xing, triggering the side quest: The Grandmaster.]

[Mission Requirements: Within one month, help the target person open their Ren and Du meridians, unleash their hidden talents, and transform them into a top-tier master.]

[Task Reward: Randomly selected.]

Chapter 124: I'll go through fire and water, Commander!

Upon seeing the system notification that appeared before him, Lin Mu's spirits lifted, and his gaze fell upon the two familiar figures at the main entrance.

At this moment, Ah Xing and Fatty Cong were about to sneak into a roadside barbershop, intending to extort money from Sauce Explosion.

The two were petty thugs, barely scraping by, and if they didn't make some money, they would go hungry.

Lin Mu strode out and blocked their path, staring intently at A Xing.

"Your name is Ah Xing, right?"

Lin Mu smiled faintly: "Judging from your extraordinary bone structure and full forehead, you are a martial arts prodigy, one in a million."

Ah Xing was startled by the sudden commotion and instinctively shielded Fatty Cong behind him, cautiously sizing up the extraordinary-looking man in front of him.

When he saw Lin Mu's face clearly, his eyes widened and his voice trembled slightly: "You...you are the Grand Marshal?"

"good."

Lin Mu nodded slightly, his leather shoes making a crisp sound on the bluestone pavement: "Interested in working with me?"

"I'll go through fire and water, Commander!"

Ah Xing was so excited he almost jumped up. He had seen Lin Mu's photo in the newspaper and knew the status of this Grand Marshal.

He is undoubtedly the number one in China.

Working under such a person is practically a golden opportunity to rise to the top.

Ah Xing is determined to cling to this powerful figure; even Jesus couldn't stop him.

Lin Mu looked at the excited Ah Xing and said, "As the saying goes, when Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it will first test his strength and make him suffer. If you want to follow me, you have to suffer a bit first."

Ah Xing had already made up his mind, and patted his chest forcefully: "General, I'm not afraid of anything except poverty, and I can endure any hardship!"

A hint of approval flashed in Lin Mu's eyes, but he quickly became serious again: "Very good. I'll open up your Ren and Du meridians now. The risk is a bit high, but the reward is very high. Are you willing to accept?"

"no problem!"

Ah Xing agreed without hesitation, his eyes sparkling with anticipation for the future.

Lin Mu smiled meaningfully and patted A-Xing on the shoulder: "Very good, hang in there."

As soon as he finished speaking, an invisible golden aura suddenly surged around Lin Mu, causing the fallen leaves on the street to move without wind and forming a peculiar vortex behind him.

The Stand "The World," invisible to ordinary people, suddenly appeared and launched a fierce attack on Ah Xing.

"Wood big wood big wood big wood big..."

A barrage of invisible fists rained down on Ah Xing, each punch precisely controlled to inflict severe damage without being fatal.

Before Ah Xing could react, he was thrown into the air, his face filled with pain and shock.

"Axing!"

Fatty Cong was so frightened that he sat down on the ground with his mouth wide open but couldn't make a sound.

He had no idea what was happening, only that Ah Xing suddenly seemed to float in mid-air, his body covered in dense fist marks.

Lin Mu calmly observed Ah Xing's reaction.

He was well aware of Ah Xing's unique physical condition.

This is an extremely rare martial arts prodigy physique. When attacked, it will unleash its potential abilities. The more severe the injury, the greater the improvement after recovery. It can be described as a weakened version of Super Saiyan.

In the original storyline, Ah Xing was stabbed with a knife and bitten by a poisonous snake, yet he was able to unconsciously use the "Buddha's Palm" technique and quickly heal himself.

An ordinary person would have had their head smashed open long ago after being brutally beaten by the Fire Cloud Evil God, but Ah Xing not only survived, but also had his Ren and Du meridians opened unexpectedly. This kind of physique is simply outrageous.

"World" punches extremely fast, capable of delivering hundreds of punches in a single second.

In the blink of an eye, Ah Xing was beaten beyond recognition and lay unconscious on the ground.

If it weren't for the clothes, I wouldn't recognize her even if her own mother came.

Fatty Cong finally realized what was happening and scrambled to Ah Xing's side, crying out, "Brother Xing! Brother Xing, are you alright? Commander, why did you hit Brother Xing?"

"Quiet."

Lin Mu did not answer, but instead carefully observed Ah Xing's condition.

Finding that letting Ah Xing recover on his own was too slow, they immediately used their double-handed techniques to treat Ah Xing.

His hands glowed with a faint red light as he gently pressed them against Ah Xing's chest, and a gentle energy slowly flowed into them.

During the treatment, Lin Mu clearly sensed a peculiar energy within Ah Xing's body, which was autonomously repairing his body, reshaping his meridians, and opening up the Ren and Du meridians.

The two forces worked together to achieve surprisingly good results.

In just a short while, Ah Xing's body had fully recovered, and not only that, his temperament had also undergone a dramatic change.

His once slightly hunched posture became upright, his eyes shone with a sharp light, and he seemed to have undergone a complete transformation.

Ah Xing slowly opened his eyes, looked around in confusion, and finally his gaze fell on Lin Mu: "General, did it work?"

His voice was steady and powerful, completely different from before.

Lin Mu said calmly, "That's right. Now your Ren and Du meridians have been opened by me, and you have been transformed into a top expert."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "From now on, you will be my bodyguard, protecting our country. You will receive one hundred silver dollars a month, and if you perform meritorious service, you will receive corresponding rewards."

"Thank you, Commander!"

Ah Xing was overjoyed.

Although Ah Xing now possesses the strength of a grandmaster, his temperament has not changed much, and he seriously lacks the demeanor of a grandmaster, only having a desire for money.

Just then, a system notification sounded in Lin Mu's mind:

[Ding! Side quest: 'Grandmaster' has been completed. Reward: A Glimpse of Immortality!]

[A Glimpse of Immortality: Originating from the Snow World, this is the innate divine ability of Wang Xianzhi, the second-best in the world. It allows for instant comprehension, deduction, evolution, and enhancement of understanding.]

【Do you want to receive it? 】

"receive."

Lin Mu silently recited in his heart.

Instantly, a refreshing sensation flooded his mind, and countless martial arts secrets became clear in an instant.

Even the newly acquired "Buddha's Palm" technique was automatically deduced in his mind, and in an instant, it had reached a high level of mastery.

Not only did he instantly master all his previous martial arts skills, but he was also able to integrate martial arts, innovate, and elevate his cultivation techniques to a whole new level.

The speed and efficiency of cultivation have been greatly improved (money is good).

"Cool!"

Lin Mu couldn't help but admire him in his heart.

At the same time, seeing that Lin Mu did not respond, Ah Xing thought that his sincerity was not enough, so he immediately knelt down on one knee solemnly: "Thank you for your cultivation, Commander! Ah Xing will definitely follow you to the death to protect our country!"

Lin Mu composed himself, took out an unopened new silver dollar from his system space, and handed it to Ah Xing: "Get up, this is one hundred silver dollars. Take it and buy yourself some new clothes. Have a good meal with your brother, and come back this afternoon to report for duty."

"Thank you, Marshal!"

Holding the silver coins, Ah Xing beamed with joy. It was the first time in his life he had ever handled so much money.

After thanking him, Ah Xing took Fatty Cong to Uncle Li.

Fatty Cong watched in stunned silence, and after a long while, he stammered, "Brother Xing, have you really become a master?"

Ah Xing patted his friend on the shoulder with a smile: "Ah Cong, our good days have come. From now on, as long as I have food to eat, you won't go hungry."

Chapter 125: Subduing the Three Heroes of the Walled City

The afternoon sun peeked through the sparse clouds, lazily casting its rays on the mottled brick walls of Pig Cage Alley, giving this dilapidated slum a warm golden edge.

After shaving his beard, Ah Xing changed into a brand-new white martial arts uniform. The fabric was delicate and shimmered softly in the sunlight.

He carefully smoothed out every wrinkle on his clothes, took a deep breath of the damp air mixed with the scent of cooking smoke and soapberry, and walked steadily toward the small courtyard where Lin Mu was temporarily staying.

Fatty Cong was settled in a secluded residence in Zhabei.

Ah Xing knew that following Lin Mu was bound to be fraught with danger, and he didn't want his honest and simple brother, with whom he had grown up, to be in danger.

Remembering how Fatty Cong waved goodbye to him while munching on a steamed bun, Ah Xing couldn't help but smile bitterly, before his gaze hardened again.