Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting from Fist Technique Deduction
Chapter 51 - 42 Planning

Chapter 51: Chapter 42 Planning

"Guest Elders are divided into three ranks. First-rank Guest Elder, figures in the Condensation Stage. Second-rank Guest Elder, achieved great mastery in body refinement, has mastered one martial art to Great Perfection but cannot step into the Condensation Stage. Third-rank Guest Elder is similar to elite disciples in the Academy, generally has achieved mastery in four body refinement Cultivation Techniques and can have their own expertise."

"This kind of evaluation isn’t that clear for me," Lin Yuan silently digested the information in his heart. After all, after this period of deduction, he wasn’t sure what level he could reach if he went all out.

Putting his mind into the Nine-Chapter Space, looking at the lush gourd vines, Lin Yuan felt a bit emotional: "The Stone Opening Hand and Snake Dragon Movement have both been deduced to the perfect state. Without the support of elixirs, relying solely on Qi-Blood Powder for accumulation, trying to further enhance and continue deducing would be too slow."

"At my current pace of refining Qi-Blood Powder, even using the maximum amount, it might take half a year to push Stone Opening Hand and Snake Dragon Movement beyond the limit."

"The efficiency is too low, it’s better to wait until Qi-Blood Powder refining and deduction reach perfection. But the amount of Qi-Blood Powder needed for Alchemy Technique deduction is almost ten times that used for a martial art."

Lin Yuan sighed: "Time is on my side, slowly accumulating!"

As Lin Yuan was contemplating, a sleazy voice came from beside him.

"Brother Lin, come try my powerful enchanted brew from Zuichun House." Ji Guoxiang handed over a leather bag, bulging with liquid.

"I guarantee it’s silky smooth, full-bodied. It has a refreshing sweetness like cherries, with a hint of bitterness and the softness of vanilla, just like... well, it makes you can’t help but get vigorous." Ji Guoxiang had a look of intoxication and couldn’t help but thrust his lower body forward.

"Ji brother, I’ve heard people saying it’s not very peaceful lately?" Lin Yuan didn’t take Ji Guoxiang’s wine but asked instead.

Having spent this time together, Lin Yuan learned that Ji Guoxiang was a carefree person, often frequenting brothels for performances. Without any family constraints, he was often generous with his money, sponsoring many peers to visit Zuichun House.

His reputation among the people was considered quite good, unlike Gong Zhangshan, who was cold and unashamedly hostile towards Lin Yuan.

"Hehehe." Ji Guoxiang’s iconic sleazy laugh came out. "That’s right, lately many brothers have encountered ambushes to some extent. Sigh, when the big wigs from the higher-ups fight like immortals, what can we do? Might as well visit Zuichun House a few more times, enjoy as many days as we can."

"How can this Yanghua Town be considered higher-ups?" Lin Yuan asked sincerely.

"I thought you listened to the top, but you didn’t even know this? How did you manage to become a third-rank Guest Elder!" Ji Guoxiang looked surprised, then laughed: "Hehehe, but I have a liking for you, today I’ll tell you."

"You and I are with Tian Family Transportation." Ji Guoxiang pointed at Lin Yuan, then pointed at his own chest: "Attached to the Pei family. Know the Pei family?"

"The family where the Elder of Transmission, Gu Shen, is from." Ji Guoxiang saw Lin Yuan shaking his head, then explained: "The Academy is divided into four major forces, also the four major families of Yanghua. The Academy is jointly held by four families. Other smaller martial arts halls and families are all attached to these four families."

"The unrest lately is because the relationships between these four families have become chaotic."

"Specifically speaking, it’s only two families, one is the Pei family, and the other is the Hong family."

"Then why wasn’t it chaotic before, only started in the last three years?" Lin Yuan couldn’t help but wonder.

Since Yanghua has lasted for so many years, each family has already demarcated their own power, it’s natural to coexist peacefully for shared prosperity, monopolizing all the upper resources in Yanghua, why fight to the death.

"The grudges between the upper echelons, who knows?" Ji Guoxiang shrugged: "But the root cause of this turmoil is the injury Palace Master suffered three years ago."

"The Palace Master is not only injured, but very severely, heard he’s barely holding on. Without this great master suppressing, how could it not be chaotic?"

Lin Yuan slightly nodded upon hearing this.

"Hehehe, my mouth is dry from talking, little Lin, how about taking a sip?" Ji Guoxiang once again offered the powerful enchanted brew he held.

Lin Yuan declined again.

"Humph, no fun, going to sleep." Ji Guoxiang took a gulp of wine, grunted, and flipped to sleep.

Lin Yuan also leaned against a big tree and closed his eyes to rest.

The convoy continued on the road the next day, and the journey was smooth.

With three days’ journey left to Chunli Manor, it was noon that day.

On a barren mountain, a group of men looked down at the convoy slowly moving through the valley from a high point.

"Boss Ma, the mysterious person was right, these past few days there’s indeed a convoy transporting goods passing through here." One of them whispered.

The man standing at the front had dark brown skin like iron, covered with calluses and scars, his waist was wrapped with a wide leather belt, and he carried a shimmering steel knife.

"Hmm, that person didn’t deceive me, have the brothers carefully scout out what’s inside the convoy. Keep an eye on the convoy, report any movements immediately, if we succeed in taking it down, there will be heavy rewards." Boss Ma spoke fiercely, whispering.

"So boss, should we strike now and catch them off guard?" another person asked quietly, bowing his head.

"Fool. Didn’t you hear the mysterious person said to rob this convoy upon their return? We’re setting up in advance, knowing the enemy to know ourselves." Boss Ma hit the back of that person’s head and scolded again.

"Boss is unparalleled in wisdom, I was inconsiderate." The person covered his aching head and paid a low compliment.

"Hehe, I like the term unparalleled in wisdom. For this cargo, I need to think of a good way, gather around." Boss Ma chuckled and waved to the surrounding people.

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The entire convoy remained unaware of the activity on the mountain. Naturally, they continued forward towards the destination. The following two days, the transportation was smooth. With mountain people leading the way, it was familiar ground, with no wild animals disturbing them, nor any clueless mountain bandits attempting a robbery.

Three days later, under the scorching sun, the convoy finally reached its destination, Chunli Manor.

People naturally came forward to exchange goods in the manor, and Lin Yuan and other escort Guest Elders were arranged to rest in civilian houses.

Gong Zhangshan and other Guest Elders were all present here.

"Brother Lin, take a rest today, the horses and carriages still need unloading and loading. This Chunli Manor’s main product is refined iron ore, so we need to be more vigilant on the way back." Gong Zhangshan explained to Lin Yuan with a smile: "Rest well today, I’ll let you know when we depart tomorrow."

"As you arrange." Lin Yuan nodded and clasped his fists.

After the two parted, Lin Yuan returned to the room arranged for him.

With nothing to do at the moment, he naturally took out the Qi-Blood Powder he had refined to consume and absorb. Since joining the convoy, he couldn’t openly take out Qi-Blood Powder, constantly finding excuses to take it during breaks.

"What’s this smell?" Just as Lin Yuan took out the Qi-Blood Powder, he suddenly detected a faint fragrance in the air.

"The smell of alchemy." Lin Yuan walked to the window again, opened a gap in the window, and sniffed outside, confirming it.

"The smell of Qi-Blood Powder isn’t coming from what I brought, it’s wafting from deep within the manor. Isn’t Chunli Manor primarily producing refined iron ore? How could there be such a smell of Qi-Blood Powder, and to have it detectable over such a large area, only large-scale production could explain it." Lin Yuan felt puzzled.

Recalling the conversation with Ji Guoxiang a few days ago, about the Palace Master’s injury shaking the four major families in the Academy, Lin Yuan’s heart couldn’t help but feel a bit gloomy.

"First, take and practice." Lin Yuan immediately suppressed the unease in his heart, ignored it, consumed the Qi-Blood Powder, and began that day’s practice.

"Eat well, sleep well, to run fast."

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