Rise in the Martial Chaos: Starting From a Martial Arts School

’And the Peak Master plans to give that Bone Jade Pill to me?!’

This incredible honor, this level of importance, filled his heart with gratitude.

Yang Jing pressed his lips together tightly, suppressing all his emotions. He stood with his head bowed, not uttering a single word.

He knew very well that it was not his place as a junior to interrupt the two Peak Masters’ conversation. The only proper course of action was to wait quietly.

Qin Gang stared at Bai Bing’s calm expression and took a deep breath. His chest heaved slightly as if he were trying to suppress the turmoil in his heart.

He slowly rose to his feet, his burly figure radiating a heavy aura. He turned and walked toward the bedroom on one side of the main house, his footsteps steady and firm, ringing out with particular clarity in the quiet room.

In just a moment, he returned, now holding a palm-sized White Porcelain Jade Bottle.

The bottle had a fine, smooth texture and gave off a faint, pearlescent glow. Its mouth was sealed with a dark red cork. Just from the exquisite container, one could tell that the elixir within was extraordinary.

Qin Gang sat back down in the Pear Blossom Grandmaster’s Chair at the head of the room. He rubbed the cool porcelain bottle with his fingertips, his gaze complicated as he glanced at Bai Bing, then at the bowing Yang Jing beside her. His tone held a hint of nonchalance. ”This is the Bone Jade Pill. I lost the bet fair and square. Take it.”

Before he had even finished speaking, he flicked his finger. The White Porcelain Jade Bottle shot steadily toward Bai Bing as if pulled by an invisible string, accompanied by a faint whistling sound.

The motion seemed casual, yet it concealed a profound level of cultivation. It was neither a deliberate show of skill nor a careless gesture, ensuring the elixir was delivered smoothly, fully displaying the magnanimous bearing of a Peak Master.

A flicker of movement in Bai Bing’s eyes. She raised her jade-like hand and, with a seemingly careless motion, caught the speeding bottle securely in her palm.

She rubbed the body of the bottle with her fingertips but didn’t open it to inspect the contents. With a simple flick of her wrist, she tucked it into her wide sleeve. The movement was as smooth as flowing water, betraying no emotion.

Watching Bai Bing so easily take the Bone Jade Pill, a treasure into which he had poured countless efforts, Qin Gang felt as if an invisible hand had clenched his heart. It throbbed with a pain so sharp he felt like he could bleed from it.

The Bone Jade Pill... a peerless, treasured elixir capable of defying fate, changing one’s destiny, and improving innate aptitude. It was priceless.

Even a Peak Master like him was reluctant to use it lightly. Now, because of a bet, he had just given it away. How could his heart not ache?

But he was, after all, a mighty expert of the Pill Realm, and his composure was up to par. Even though his heart was in turmoil, his face remained calm and indifferent.

There was even a faint, barely perceptible smile on his lips. He showed no sign of losing his composure, fully displaying the grace and magnanimity of a superior.

Now that Bai Bing had obtained the Bone Jade Pill, the purpose of her trip was accomplished.

She slowly stood up, a rare smile appearing on her cool face. She looked at Qin Gang and said, ”Peak Master Qin, you are indeed a good sport. So straightforward.”

Hearing this, the corner of Qin Gang’s mouth twitched, and the smile on his face stiffened.

Seeing this, Bai Bing said no more and clasped her hands to bid farewell.

As he watched her leave, Qin Gang suddenly spoke up. ”Peak Master Bai, I have always believed that innate aptitude is the most solid foundation on the path of cultivation. When one is limited by natural talent, no amount of effort can make up for it. This is my Martial Dao philosophy, and it has never changed.”

Bai Bing paused at his words and turned around. She raised an eyebrow, a sly smile flashing in her eyes, and her tone became teasing. ”Peak Master Qin, since you’re so devoted to your philosophy, how about another bet?”

Her words caught him off guard. His mouth twitched again, and a wry expression appeared on his face. After a moment of hesitation, he said, somewhat reluctantly, ”This matter... Let me think it over.”

Seeing his reaction, Bai Bing let out a soft laugh and didn’t press him. She turned to Yang Jing and said, ”Let’s go.”

Yang Jing, who had been standing by with his head bowed the entire time, had heard their conversation clearly. A few suspicions were beginning to form in his mind.

Hearing his Peak Master call, he quickly bowed deeply to Qin Gang, clasped his hands in a formal salute, and then hurried to catch up with Bai Bing. Together, they walked out of the main house and toward the courtyard gate.

Qin Gang stood at the entrance of the main house, watching their retreating figures. The calm expression he had maintained finally crumbled.

His face fell, his eyes filled with regret and frustration, and he couldn’t help but let out a sigh.

He turned back into the main house and began to pace back and forth in the spacious hall. His steps were heavy, and his brow was furrowed so deeply it formed three vertical lines.

’What a huge loss today!’

Not only did he miss out on a disciple in the Qi Eating Realm, but he had also lost a priceless Bone Jade Pill.

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「Meanwhile.」

Yang Jing followed closely behind Bai Bing, walking out of the Zhenyue Peak Master’s imposing, spacious courtyard.

The mountain sunlight had grown brighter, casting the shadows of the two figures, one behind the other, onto the green flagstone path.

They returned by the same path they had taken. Bai Bing maintained her leisurely pace, each step light and ethereal, carrying her dozens of feet away in an instant.

Yang Jing, on the other hand, focused his mind and gathered his qi, following closely behind without daring to slack off in the slightest.

He had a vague idea about the bet between the two Peak Masters, but he knew better than to ask questions about things that weren’t his business. He simply suppressed his many doubts and speculations and hurried along in silence.

At this moment, Yang Jing’s thoughts were completely consumed by the Bone Jade Pill.

An elixir that could directly improve one’s innate aptitude was a legendary treasure in the Jianghu. Its value was immeasurable, and its rarity went without saying.

His cultivation had been limited at every turn by his poor innate aptitude. He knew exactly what this elixir meant for him. If he could improve his aptitude, his training efficiency would surely skyrocket, and the impact on his Martial Dao cultivation would be immense!