Urban Martial Saint

Wu Xiuming shook his head and said to Ye Qing, ”Alliance Hierarch, you don’t understand my situation. I can indeed seek refuge with another power, but their Secret Techniques would only be taught to me alone, and they would never pass them on to the other members of the Wu Family. As for myself, since my Meridians were opened up by Senior Wu Tianchi’s power, the way my strength circulates is different from the power circulation methods of all the Secret Techniques in the world today, so I simply cannot practice any other Martial Arts. So even if I obtained other Secret Techniques, I wouldn’t be able to use them!”

Hearing this, Ye Qing couldn’t help but feel a stir in his heart, and he recalled the three Sword Marks Wu Tianchi had left behind in the Demon Hideout Cave. When Ye Qing had previously shown these three Sword Marks to Fu Qingping, Fu Qingping had said that these three Sword Marks could only give him some enlightenment, but could not be used by him, because they were Wu Tianchi’s exclusive Martial Arts. In other words, Wu Tianchi’s Martial Arts were only suitable for people of his own line to practice, and not for others, because Wu Tianchi’s method of Cultivating was extremely unique.

Ye Qing himself had also contemplated these three Sword Marks, but his understanding was limited to the Techniques themselves. As for the circulation of power within them, he simply could not fathom it. Ye Qing had even wondered before: are these Sword Marks really something only Wu Tianchi can use?

Now, after hearing what Wu Xiuming said, a sudden thought flashed through Ye Qing’s mind. These three Sword Marks—could Wu Xiuming possibly use them?

With this thought, Ye Qing also felt a burst of excitement in his heart. Looking at Wu Xiuming, he said, ”Mr. Wu, are you busy right now?”

”No, I’m not. What is it?” Wu Xiuming looked at Ye Qing. Although he didn’t know what Ye Qing wanted to say, judging from that expression, whatever Ye Qing asked him to do, he would help Ye Qing without the slightest hesitation.

”Then come with me for a bit first. I have something to show you.” Ye Qing said.

”Alright!” Wu Xiuming did not hesitate at all and followed Ye Qing to the courtyard where Fu Qingping was living.

Fu Qingping had just returned as well and was sitting in the courtyard across from Shijia; the two of them were talking about something, though no one knew what.

Seeing these two Peak Masters, Wu Xiuming was clearly very excited; his body even trembled slightly. Although he himself was a Peak Master, years of living in a servile manner had left him not much different from an ordinary Martial Artist.

Ye Qing greeted Fu Qingping and Shijia, then directly led Wu Xiuming into the middle of the courtyard. He took a Longsword from inside the house and handed it to Wu Xiuming, saying, ”Mr. Wu, I’m going to teach you three Sword Marks now. Watch carefully and see if you can comprehend the power within them!”

”Ah?” Wu Xiuming was stunned for a moment. He hadn’t expected that Ye Qing had brought him here to teach him Martial Arts. But wasn’t Ye Qing unable to use Martial Arts? What could he possibly pass on to him?

Although he was puzzled, Wu Xiuming didn’t say anything. He was extremely grateful to Ye Qing, so he had already made up his mind: no matter what Ye Qing taught him, he would memorize it carefully.

Seeing Ye Qing and Wu Xiuming walk over, Fu Qingping and Shijia also came closer. They had seen these three Sword Marks before as well. Ye Qing picked up the Longsword and slowly mimicked those three Sword Marks. Although he couldn’t reproduce the same power as Wu Tianchi, it was enough for him to imitate the trajectories.

At first, Wu Xiuming actually didn’t think much of what Ye Qing was teaching; he felt that Ye Qing might not be able to pass on any particularly powerful Martial Arts. However, the moment the first Sword Mark was swung out, his eyes instantly went wide. Because he could clearly feel the power within his body circulating along that Sword Mark, surging and ready to burst forth.

When Ye Qing mimicked the next two Sword Marks as well, Wu Xiuming’s eyes widened even further. Because each of these three Sword Marks matched exactly the way his Inner Strength circulated in his body. In other words, if he circulated his Inner Strength by following the method of these three Sword Marks, they would perfectly coordinate with his power. These three Sword Marks could become his Martial Arts in the future!

Ye Qing sheathed the sword and asked, ”Well? Did you see clearly?”

”Th-this… what kind of Techniques are these?” Wu Xiuming’s expression was transformed by excitement, and he asked urgently, ”These… these three Sword Marks completely match the way my Inner Strength circulates. This is too strange. Just what kind of sword moves are these?”

”Then try them out.” Ye Qing handed the Longsword to Wu Xiuming.

Wu Xiuming took the Longsword, walked to the center of the courtyard, took a deep breath, raised the sword, and directly slashed out a Sword Mark. As this Sword Mark traced through the air, the distant wall suddenly let out a resounding boom and actually collapsed on the spot!

”What’s going on?” Wu Xiuming’s eyes widened. Beside him, Ye Qing’s expression was shaken; even Shijia and Fu Qingping were full of astonishment. This was an outcome none of them had expected!

One must know, that wall was still more than ten meters away from where Wu Xiuming stood. Even for a Peak Master, while their power could indeed be projected outward, it couldn’t reach that far. A powerhouse like Shen Tianjun already counted as impressive if he could strike eight or nine meters away. Yet this one sword from Wu Xiuming had reached over ten meters, and with such tremendous might that it felled the wall—how could anyone not be shocked?

”So this is the true power of these three Sword Marks!” Fu Qingping stroked his beard and said, ”Wu Tianchi truly has walked a different path!”

Shijia muttered as well, ”That old geezer really knows how to play!”

”Th-this… this…” Wu Xiuming stared in astonishment at the Longsword in his hand and the wall in the distance. He knew that wall had been felled by his single sword, but he simply couldn’t bring himself to believe it. How could his strength possibly cleave something so far away?

”Two more swords, try again!” Ye Qing shouted excitedly. If these three Sword Marks really matched Wu Xiuming, then Wu Xiuming’s strength would definitely soar, which meant Ye Qing’s side would have one more expert to help in the future.

”Alright!” Wu Xiuming replied excitedly, and once again swung out the second sword. This time he was even more straightforward, splitting the artificial hill more than ten meters away on the left into pieces.

With the third sword, Wu Xiuming directly cleaved the pavilion on the right into two halves.

The power of the three swords was downright terrifying. This kind of strength was probably something only someone like Shen Tianjun could pull off. Moreover, the key point was that even Shen Tianjun couldn’t strike this far.

”Th-this…” Wu Xiuming was so shocked his mouth wouldn’t close. He had never imagined his strength could be raised to this level. If he’d had this strength before, who would’ve dared bully anyone from the Wu Family?

”Your Inner Strength really is the best fit for these three Sword Marks!” Ye Qing nodded slowly, looking at Wu Xiuming, and said, ”These three Sword Marks were left behind by Wu Tianchi. I obtained them by chance, but no one could use them. I didn’t expect that today I’d actually find someone who could use these three Sword Marks!”

Hearing Ye Qing’s words, Wu Xiuming was stunned for a moment, then suddenly flipped over and knelt on the ground, saying to Ye Qing, ”Many thanks, Alliance Hierarch, for granting me this Technique!”

”Get up, quick!” Ye Qing hurriedly pulled Wu Xiuming up. This man was even older than his own father; Ye Qing really couldn’t accept him kneeling in front of him.

Wu Xiuming was extremely excited. Holding the Longsword, he said to Ye Qing, ”This skill of Wu Mou’s is essentially bestowed by the Alliance Hierarch. From this day on, Wu Mou will surely look to the Alliance Hierarch as his guide. With just one word from the Alliance Hierarch, even if it’s a mountain of blades or a Sea of Fire, Wu Mou won’t hesitate in the slightest!”

Wu Xiuming was truly a genuine sort. Being promoted to Vice Alliance Hierarch earlier had already made him very grateful. Now, receiving a Technique from Ye Qing, he was even more excited, completely viewing Ye Qing as a great benefactor and loyal to Ye Qing to an extreme degree.

”These three Sword Marks were left by Senior Wu Tianchi. The fact that Mr. Wu can use them is a matter of fate; Mr. Wu, there’s no need to thank me!” Ye Qing waved his hand with a faint smile, and at the same time took out a Secret Manual from his person and handed it to Wu Xiuming, saying, ”This Secret Manual was something I obtained from Mount Duwang, and it should also have been left behind by a grandmaster from the past. Take it back and have the Wu Family train diligently with it. Maybe a few experts will emerge; at the very least, it can help the Wu Family grow stronger bit by bit!”

Wu Xiuming took the Secret Manual, and just from the name on it he knew it was anything but simple. He was instantly even more grateful to Ye Qing, thanking him again and again. It was obvious the Wu Family would definitely support Ye Qing with all their strength in the future. Ye Qing’s heart was also very much at ease; these three Sword Marks being passed on to such an honest man could be considered to have found their proper home.

Next, Fu Qingping and Shijia both came over and gave some pointers on the content of the three Sword Marks. After all, the two of them were beyond peerless masters. Although their ways of cultivating Inner Strength were different, their understanding of Techniques was far beyond that of ordinary people. With the help of the two of them, Wu Xiuming made slight modifications to these three Sword Marks and even evolved many new moves from them. This set of sword moves later became Wu Xiuming’s signature Unique Skill!

This time, Wu Xiuming’s gains could be said to be immense. After repeatedly thanking Ye Qing, Fu Qingping, and Shijia, he finally left in high spirits. To him, the future of the Wu Family was incomparably bright; his gratitude toward Ye Qing naturally went without saying.

After sending Wu Xiuming off, Shijia immediately grabbed Ye Qing and said, ”Young Ye, I’ve already helped you arrange the matters of the World Alliance. Isn’t it about time we settled our business? Just tell me: when are you sending me to the Demon Hideout Cave?”

”What are you so anxious for? I was just about to talk to you about that!” Ye Qing patted Shijia and said, ”We’ll set out tomorrow morning. What do you think?”

Hearing this, Shijia was instantly overjoyed and said, ”Damn, you should’ve said so earlier. Tomorrow morning, how are we getting there?”

Ye Qing: ”We’ll walk.”

”Why walk?” Shijia glared.

Ye Qing said, ”You don’t take planes, so what, you want me to drive you all the way there?”

Shijia waved his hand and said, ”Ah, stop with the nonsense. Let’s just be straightforward and take the train!”

Ye Qing sized Shijia up from head to toe, then suddenly leaned in close and said, ”Baldy, tell me, are you afraid of heights? Otherwise, why don’t you like taking planes?”

Shijia: ”Afraid of your damn height. What do you know? Only by taking the train can you enjoy the scenery along the way!”

”If we walk, we can enjoy it even more thoroughly.”

”Get lost!”