Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies
Chapter 92 - 16 Fellow Disciples

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The other fellow disciples and Li Linfeng's two children were stunned, all filled with astonishment.

Shen Qing, this guy from a remote mountain village, had reached the Bone Refining Realm so quickly?

This speed was incredibly fast.

Li Linfeng circled around Shen Qing once more, his eyes growing increasingly satisfied.

He had taught countless people and could usually gauge their exact realm with just a glance.

Earlier, he had felt Shen Qing's muscle and bone, further confirming that Shen Qing was telling the truth.

"Alright then. Tiezhu, bring me a cup of tea," Li Linfeng casually called out to Ouyang Tiezhu behind him.

Ouyang Tiezhu was still in shock, but quickly responded, "Yes."

After a while, Ouyang Tiezhu brought over a cup of tea.

Shen Qing, always quick on the uptake, promptly stepped forward to take the teacup, then knelt before Li Linfeng and respectfully said, "Master, please accept my bow."

This sharpness made the corners of Li Linfeng's eyes reveal a hint of satisfaction.

He accepted the teacup naturally, took a sip, and placed it aside, then helped Shen Qing up with one hand.

"According to tradition, to show respect for the teacher's path, one should have incense, offerings, perform three kneels and nine bows, and there should be many witnesses. But the situation inside and outside Linfeng Hall is rather complicated right now, so let's keep it simple."

Shen Qing wasn't interested in these formalities, preferring simplicity, so he found Li Linfeng's arrangements acceptable.

Li Linfeng observed all of this and couldn't help but raise his evaluation of Shen Qing twofold.

To be honest, he was a bit scared now.

The Mi Gang had repeatedly targeted those around him, leaving two out of four disciples almost crippled.

Having finally discovered a promising student, he feared drawing too much attention, lest they become a target. There would be no place to cry if that happened.

So it was better to remain low-key, at least for the time being, to let things settle.

Shen Qing's non-confrontational and steady temperament suited such an arrangement well.

Li Linfeng grabbed Shen Qing's arm and pulled him into the study.

This place was considered his private domain, where even those close to him rarely got to enter.

Now that he had pulled Shen Qing into the room, it was clear that he had accepted him.

"Let me introduce you to your senior brothers." Li Linfeng pointed to those in front of him, introducing them one by one: "This is your eldest senior brother Ouyang Tiezhu, your second senior brother Niu Daping, your third senior brother Dong Zizhuang, your fourth senior brother Wushili, whose family is in business."

"And these two, they are my second son and fourth daughter. When Qi Niang had trouble, they both worried a lot," Li Linfeng said sternly, "Ling Chan, Hongyang, meet your junior brother."

Li Lingchan and Li Hongyang clasped their fists politely, "Hello, Junior Brother Shen."

"Young Master, young lady, hello."

"No need to be so formal, you're older than they are. In the future, just call them by their names."

Li Linfeng returned to his seat and said to Ouyang Tiezhu and the others, "Now you all have one more junior brother. Look out for him; he's new to the city and unfamiliar with many things, so it's easy to be taken advantage of."

"Yes, we will definitely take good care of our junior brother," Ouyang Tiezhu and the others all replied.

"Alright, off you go. We'll end things here today." After giving a few more instructions, Li Linfeng seemed a bit disinterested, "Shen Qing, I'll teach you some deadly techniques tomorrow."

"Yes, Master."

Li Linfeng waved his hand, signaling everyone to leave.

The others did not linger, bowing their heads in salute before exiting the room one by one.

Once outside, Ouyang Tiezhu threw an arm around Shen Qing's neck, warmly saying, "You're really amazing. I didn't expect your talent to be this strong. It hasn't been long and you've reached the Bone Refining Realm. At this rate, you might have a chance to break through to the Qi Cultivation Realm."

"Even if you can't break through, you'll surely become a Skin Forging Realm martial master, get on the martial arts register, and become a small official; eating official meals makes you a person of status."

Shen Qing was no longer Wu Xia A Meng; he knew that in Great Zhou, reaching the Skin Forging Realm was the minimum threshold to obtain a martial title.

For people from humble beginnings, reaching this level was already considered prestigious and exceedingly challenging.

Second Senior Brother Niu Daping chimed in, "I heard from Master that Junior Brother Shen came from outside the city?"

Shen Qing, unashamed, replied truthfully, "Yes, I used to live near Shicheng Mountain; I now live in the Outer City."

"Shicheng Mountain? That's quite a distance." Second Senior Brother Niu Daping invited, "The Outer City is a mix of all kinds, with many gangs frequently fighting, making it very unsafe. My family has two vacant rooms; why not stay with us for a while, Junior Brother?"

"No need, I've settled in the Outer City, and for now it seems okay, not too chaotic," Shen Qing declined, shaking his head.

"Alright, just let me know if you ever need a place to stay."

"Thank you, Second Senior Brother." Shen Qing clasped his fists in gratitude.

After Second Senior Brother Niu Daping spoke, Third Senior Brother Dong Zizhuang smiled, "Junior Brother, now that you've become adept in the Bone Refining Realm, you could become a squad leader in many gangs. Even the Inner City Four Families would vie for you, and though you might only be a guard or instructor, it's far better than being an average person."

"For martial artists like us, the expenses are high. The herbs we use here, those elixirs for training, they all cost money—none of it's free. From the looks of it, you don't seem very wealthy. Interested in helping me out? While not as good as those bosses, I offer quite a generous treatment for martial masters."

"Third Senior Brother, your debt recovery line of work is too risky. He's new here, unfamiliar with people and situations; sending him could easily cause trouble," Ouyang Tiezhu interjected.

Dong Zizhuang chuckled, "The rougher the seas, the more expensive the fish! Besides, we are all fellow brothers. Would I make Junior Brother Shen risk his life?"

His Dong family lived under the financial hold of the Wang family's bank, and the connections they had were beyond Ouyang Tiezhu's imagination.

Seeing how much Li Linfeng valued Shen Qing showed that his talent was exceptional.

If he could win over such a talented figure early on, it would be greatly beneficial for his family.

"Ultimately, it's up to Junior Brother."

Outside, a round sun hung high, exuding a warm aura, giving the courtyard a sense of warmth.

Shen Qing paused, contemplating.

Now that he had a foothold in the Outer City, he shouldn't be too short of money in the future.

So, he smiled and declined, "As Eldest Senior Brother said, I'm new here and unfamiliar with everyone. I'd better get acquainted with the city first to avoid offending anyone accidentally. If I lack money later, I'll definitely seek help from Third Senior Brother."

His reasoning was sound.

Dong Zizhuang agreed, nodding, "Very well, the door to my house is always open for you."

"Thank you, Third Senior Brother."

"Let's go."

Dong Zizhuang, after exchanging gestures with the others, left the courtyard without further persuasion.

As for Fourth Senior Brother Wushili, he nodded to Shen Qing after they exited but left without turning back, as though in a sulk.

"What's up with Fourth Senior Brother?" Shen Qing asked curiously.

Ouyang Tiezhu couldn't help but lament, "Among the four of us, Fourth Junior Brother is the youngest and most promising, always smooth sailing. Recently, he got injured by a skilled hand from the Mi Gang, and hasn't been able to overcome it."

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