Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting from Fist Technique Deduction
Chapter 228 - 2 The Bearded Taoist

Chapter 228: Chapter 2 The Bearded Taoist

Lin Yuan followed Zhan Ting and another, walking for about the time it takes to burn two sticks of incense, before finally arriving at an exceptionally elegant garden.

The morning sunlight had just begun to emerge from the east.

The servants at the gate, upon seeing Zhan Ting and Cao Qin, hurriedly led the group to the master’s residence.

As soon as the three turned into the main hall, they saw a butler-like figure standing quietly in the center. Clearly, he had received prior instructions.

"Uncle Xue," Zhan Ting and Cao Qin bowed in salute.

With a face full of smiles, the butler warmly said, "You’ve arrived. The master is in the study, you may proceed."

After the butler spoke, he looked at Lin Yuan’s unfamiliar face and smiled, "Lin Yuan, please wait here for a moment."

"Yes."

The three bowed simultaneously.

After saying this, Zhan Ting and Cao Qin comforted Lin Yuan with a few whispered words before stepping into the inner study.

Meanwhile, the butler poured tea for Lin Yuan and began to closely observe the young man before him.

Judging by the attitude of Zhan Ting and Cao Qin, it seemed to be more than just brotherly care—there was an evident respect for Lin Yuan.

Zhan Ting and Cao Qin didn’t take long to reach the door of the study.

They respectfully knocked three times, and upon hearing a voice allowing them, they entered.

"Master."

"Greetings, Master."

Both bowed reverently.

Inside the room, an elderly man sat holding a letter, still engrossed in reading.

His complexion was rosy, and his build was robust. Despite the streaks of white in his hair, his aura was even more profound, leaving a deep impression with his exceptionally long eyebrows, meticulously groomed like two hanging braids.

After waiting for a moment, the long-browed daoist put down the letter and looked at the two, asking, "In your letter, you mentioned Lin Yuan’s extraordinary talent. Did he grasp the Cloud Hidden Sky Light Map entirely?"

"Yes, Master," Cao Qin replied solemnly, "Moreover, in his first viewing, he keenly realized that the Cloud Hidden Sky Light Map was actually our Cloud Hidden sect’s cultivation method."

The long-browed daoist nodded slightly, his long eyebrows swaying with the wind, "If that’s the case, he indeed possesses remarkable talent."

"Master, please allow me to report, Junior Brother Lin killed a demonic cultivator and condensed an incredibly dense true essence of the great sun. His cultivation time is merely over half a year," Zhan Ting reported excitedly, "Both Junior Brother Cao and I agree that Junior Brother Lin’s talent rivals that of the head disciple."

"I understand," the long-browed daoist nodded, raising his expectations for Lin Yuan by another degree.

"There’s another matter I request the Master to investigate," Zhan Ting’s expression became somewhat grave, "When Junior Brother killed the demonic cultivator, he was hit by the opponent’s ghost illusion which devours the soul. Over this month, we’ve observed his behavior and found nothing unusual, but we ask the Master to confirm."

"I have my own arrangements for this," the long-browed daoist’s eyebrows twitched slightly, "Bring Lin Yuan in here, I will personally observe him."

"Yes."

After the two withdrew.

Moments later, Butler Xue led Lin Yuan back into the long-browed daoist’s study.

Under Butler Xue’s guidance, Lin Yuan stepped into the study.

Inside, an elderly man with long eyebrows looked at him warmly.

"Greetings, Elder," Lin Yuan quickly bowed.

"No need for excessive courtesy," the long-browed daoist gestured with his hand.

"My disciples have explained your purpose for coming," the long-browed daoist held a scroll and took two steps closer, "They’ve also told me of your exceptional martial arts talent. Coincidentally, I am inclined to accept you as my disciple."

As the long-browed elder approached, Lin Yuan felt the abyss-like aura of the other. It was like a still, ancient well—extremely calm and deep.

"A Lingyuan stage expert is this intimidating," Lin Yuan repressed the stirrings in his heart.

The intense sense of danger made him feel a prickling on his back, not daring to move an inch. Especially when the elder’s calm gaze swept over him, it was as if he had no secrets before him.

When the elder halted his steps, Lin Yuan again bowed, "It would be my greatest fortune to be accepted as your disciple, Elder."

"Haha," the elder supported the scroll with his left hand and stroked his beard with his right, pondering, "However, before that, I have a few questions to clarify."

"Please feel free to ask, Elder. I will answer without any reservations," Lin Yuan bowed again, speaking solemnly.

The elder was exceedingly pleased with Lin Yuan’s respectful demeanor.

After all, no one favors an arrogant genius who disregards their master—one might unknowingly foster a turncoat. Though he knew little of Lin Yuan, his current attitude was very satisfying.

"Lin Yuan, when did you begin cultivating the great sun’s true essence?" the long-browed daoist inquired lightly.

Lin Yuan’s true essence was astonishingly profound, even broader than Zhan Ting’s, an issue of particular intrigue.

The accumulation of true essence could only be achieved gradually. Unless one possessed a Red Essence Nourishing Spirit Stone containing it, to enhance the total essence amount, one must absorb and condense it into meridians daily, step by step.

But Lin Yuan’s situation seemed quite unusual. He was acutely aware that there wouldn’t be any Red Essence Nourishing Spirit Stones in Yanghua Town. Thus, there was only one possibility: Lin Yuan had been absorbing the great sun’s true essence for a long time.

But until now, Lin Yuan hadn’t performed the cultivation method for the true essence, so how did he acquire it? Or had he previously practiced another method?

The long-browed daoist’s gaze lightly settled on Lin Yuan, exerting immense pressure, as if any lie would be immediately exposed.

Lin Yuan, upon hearing this, took a slight breath, contemplating for a moment before speaking solemnly, "To be honest, Elder, I was only able to cultivate the true essence because of the godly diagram remnant that Brother Cao provided."

Claiming that he possessed no cultivation method was clearly counter to the true essence he had accumulated. The Nine Chapters was a treasure that recuperated the soul and was not easily explained—such an account might attract the covetous eyes of some ancient monstrosity.

If he had another cultivation method, where would he find it?

This issue, had Cao Qin and the others not asked, would definitely be questioned by the master in the future.

Consequently, Lin Yuan had already prepared his response.

"The godly diagram remnant seemed to be a kind of cultivation method," Lin Yuan maintained eye contact with the elder, composed as he said, "I attempted to reason it out, see if I could cultivate it."

"Reason it out?!" The long-browed daoist kept an unaffected expression, yet internally he was astonished.

The Sky Illumination Cloud Raising Technique could be reasoned out?

Theoretically, it was possible—but was it even conceivable for someone as Lin Yuan in the Condensed Yuan stage?

If you said a Lingyuan stage individual could derive the first state of the technique from the Heavenly Light Cloud Hidden Map remnant, that would have a bit of plausibility.

But Lin Yuan was merely a Condensed Yuan individual!

The long-browed daoist once more scanned Lin Yuan, attempting to discern any hesitation in his eyes.

Yet he failed; the other displayed no retreat, only confidence.

Seeing the calmness on Lin Yuan’s face, he expressed slight disbelief, "Elder, I hypothesized the structure of the Heavenly Light Cloud Hidden Map and attempted to complete the final three layers."

Upon finishing his words, Lin Yuan instantly manifested his soul, outlining a protective cloud image.

Swipe!

White light appeared.

"This!" The long-browed daoist’s eyes widened, his shock no longer concealable.

If Lin Yuan had exhibited only the great sun’s true essence, he’d harbor other suspicions; now seeing this celestial cloud, his mind was blown.

A Condensed Yuan individual capable of deriving a meridian technique? What kind of talent is that? The old daoist had never seen such a prodigious anomaly in all his years.

"Hahaha. The heavens have eyes, to have granted me two such talented disciples! After the first disciple, here comes Lin Yuan," the long-browed daoist was overjoyed internally.

After calming himself.

He inhaled deeply, suppressing his emotions, and softly asked, "Lin...Lin Yuan. How did you achieve this?"

Fearing that a poor attitude might negatively affect his image in Lin Yuan’s eyes.

With such a disciple, one must cherish; losing him would make finding another with a lantern impossible.

"Elder. I truly don’t know," Lin Yuan sheepishly smiled, scratching his head, "Perhaps... I am a genius?"

The long-browed daoist froze, his eyes widening.

Then he couldn’t help but let out a wry smile.

Lin Yuan was right!

A genius defies logic in just such a manner!

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