Chapter 7: Three Moves (Recommended)

  A whole wolf skin can make a good coat, when happily bringing back the gains of the day to Suzhou City, forty taels of silver were taken back from the clothing store.

  For a newcomer, forty taels of silver can buy a decent set of traveling clothes, or even two shallow martial arts books from the market, or a long knife and short sword, making oneself look more like a Jianghu person!

  But Kaixin didn't have any intention of doing so. With a silver ticket in hand, he hastily left the city and headed to the Zizhulin in the eastern suburbs.

  Dozens of adult wild wolves spent a whole day happily, but they also made a significant contribution. In addition to 40 taels of silver, they also helped him upgrade his 'Shaolin Long Fist' from the first realm to the sixth realm - that is, today's 53.8 level. However, as the lethality increased, wolf skins became increasingly difficult to keep intact. The late-stage wolf skin didn't even give Kaixin the mood to pick it up, leaving it to dry and disappear on its own.

  The levels of martial arts are all the same, the stronger the enemy you face, the more unified your body and mind will be, and the faster you'll improve. By the time you reach the sixth realm, even a grown wolf will find it hard to continue improving in Shaolin Long Fist. Only then can I leave Xijiao and return to fulfill my promise here.

  "Ha, you really did come."

  The onlookers outside the Purple Bamboo Forest were not as numerous as last time, but there were still many resolute individuals who intended to join the sect of the master of the Purple Bamboo Forest. As soon as they saw the children wearing the uniforms of the Mu Rong Fu household guards, each and every one of them revealed a look of surprise.

  With their eyesight, they can't tell the difference between today's happiness and last time's.

  "Go."

  Inside the pavilion, following the hint of the purple bamboo forest owner, Jian Nu walked out with his sword and blocked Kai Xin's way, with a hint of disdain and mockery in his eyes:

  "Last time I made a mistake by giving you a second chance, this time I won't give you another opportunity."

  Knowing that the child in front of him was a person sent by the Murong family to probe for information, Jian Nu obviously didn't have as good of an expression as last time.

  Too happy to say much, hands clasped together:

  "Please advise!"

  The other side was eager to get rid of him, and he also hoped to prove his efforts over the past two days. Although the strength of both sides was vastly different, in three moves, he believed he still had some chance of winning if he persisted.

  The woman in the pavilion has stopped playing the zither, with bright eyes looking around, and is gazing out of the forest with great interest.

  The players around felt extremely excited and gathered to watch - having entered Jianghu for so long, they had never officially seen an NPC and a player duel.

  "Taste my crazy stick technique!"

  Although Jian Nu shouted loudly in his mouth, the long sword in his arms did not move, but instead made an exceptionally high-pitched single-handed attack, striking straight at the boy's chest...

  Although he knew that the other party was from the Murong family and this trip must have been guided by a superior, he did not believe that a child who had just started learning martial arts could accomplish anything in just a few days.

  The first move was indeed powerful and intimidating, but still somewhat reserved, without going all out.

  Being understood by others, being happy is neither angry nor pleased!

  At the moment when the opponent's strength was old, his body made a horizontal move, barely letting it pass, just dodging the opponent's first move.

  Such a subtle and swift action, with a hint of carefree elegance, was instead met with the clumsy sword slave's missed attack, leaving an indescribable comedic impression.

  "There are still two moves."

  "How dare you!"

  He was ridiculed by children and Jian Nu became very angry.

  Whoosh!

  The sword in his hand suddenly rose into the air, Jian Nu let go of his hand, his hands formed claws, and his feet moved swiftly like flying, instantly pressing onto Kai Xin's face, Kai Xin had no way to dodge.

  Don't avoid!

  Allowing the opponent to grasp his shoulder, he seizes the moment when the opponent is caught off guard and suddenly exerts force with a "python dragon flip", twisting his shoulder. Under the opponent's unguarded state, he quickly releases the force from his shoulder, touches the sword slave's chest, and borrows strength to flip and fly out several meters away.

  Man and sword fall together!

  "And one last trick."

  "Good!"

  Just as the words were spoken, Jian Nu suddenly changed from anger to laughter and shouted loudly:

  "What a magnificent comeback! What a clever and agile young fellow! I admit defeat with admiration!"

  At this moment, he thoroughly understood Kai Xin's plan.

  First move, taking advantage of his underestimation, lightly shifting steps to avoid the sharp edge, which counts as having received a move and secretly practicing the "Shaolin Long Fist" fact. Then, at the critical moment, use "Python Flip Body" to escape from being controlled, and receive the second move! In this way, regardless of whether the third move wins or loses, Kai Xin is considered to have received three moves, and this bet, the Murong family won.

  Losing to a kid is annoying, but being played by an incredibly clever and intelligent kid is also a great experience in life! Jian Nu isn't a narrow-minded person, nor does he go back on his word. He turned around and fetched a deep purple bamboo stick from the woods, handing it over to Kai Xin, along with a secret manual:

  "Little devil, judging by your appearance, you haven't been studying martial arts for long. If you can't stand it at the Murong residence anymore, come find my master again. I'll give you this manual of mental techniques. Although the Quanzhen Sect is a renowned and orthodox school, its mental technique is still an ordinary, lower-level one. With your aptitude, it's a waste... Take this manual, practice it when you have time..."

  He quickly glanced at the few big characters on the secret book, and his heart was slightly shaken with joy. He took a deep breath and thanked him sincerely.

  "Thank you for your gift! I haven't had a chance to ask about your esteemed name and that of your elder brother."

  An ordinary sword slave, actually generously gave away the "Seven Stars Sword Manual" - the superior martial arts of the Quanzhen Sect, which not only has advanced mental formulas and incantations, but also 49 exquisite sword techniques. Although it can't be considered a top-notch martial art, relying on this sword manual is enough to make a player become a first-rate master.

  This gift is not trivial!

  "It's pointless to ask what your name is. Take this token, if you're willing to leave the Murong family, you can go to the Tianchi Sword Sect, they will treat you with courtesy."

  Having said that, Jian Nu turned around and left.

  Although Kai Xin still had doubts in her heart, she knew that staying any longer would not yield anything, so with a mix of excitement and trepidation, she took the secret manual and Zi Zhu and left for the Murong family.

  "Sword Slave... Tianchi Sword Sect?"

  Miss Murong had been waiting here early, looking at the token handed over by Kai Xin, pondering for a moment, and then throwing the token back to him: "It's also considered a well-known sect, and it's very generous to make a move. Seven Star Sword Manual, hum, does my Murong family not have profound martial arts? Dare to dig up the disciples of my Murong family in the territory of Gusu City."

  "Hooray!"

  "Yes!"

  He was delighted and had never interrupted Miss Murong, but in his heart he was overjoyed, eager for Miss Murong to be excited and directly teach him the Dou Zhuan Xing Yi.

  "From now on, you are a disciple of the Murong family. Humph, you don't need to learn the Quanzhen Heart Method anymore. Isn't she teaching you the Seven Stars Sword Technique? Just right, I'll give this book to you as a reward. In addition, I will also pass on to you the 'Dragon Walking Steps' of the Murong family. When you have reached a certain level in your study of various martial arts, report back to the head of the household and I will teach you the skills of 'Fighting Star Shift'."

  "Thank you, Miss!"

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