The 16th Step of Treading Snow Without A Trace

  At the age of ten, he was able to cultivate the pre-heavenly aura, this talent and innate gift is not something that ordinary people can compare with. Even if Luo Zhenren boasts about his extensive knowledge, it's rare for him to see such a genius. At the same time, Luo Zhenren also thought of the master behind this genius. Innate gifts are important, but without a powerful master to cultivate and nurture, it would be useless. A master who can educate such a talented young man would naturally not be weak, and would not be an unknown person! Luo Zhenren has always liked to make friends with strong people, now that he's heard of the existence of such a strong person, he naturally wants to get close to him.

  Ximen Qing said: "I follow the Taoist temple on Mount Longhu, Zhang Tian Shi, I don't know if Luo Zhenren has heard of my master's reputation?"

  Lu Zhēnrén and Xīmén Qìng were both astonished, they exchanged a glance, then burst out laughing. Lu Zhēnrén said: "Young Master, today's encounter has indeed surprised me greatly, haha! I didn't expect your master to be Zhang Daòcháng, truly a great master produces outstanding disciples! Although I and your master are not from the same Taoist temple, by generation count, I should still address Zhang Daòcháng as 'Master Uncle'. Ah, Young Master, do you know where your master is now? I'd like to pay him a visit."

  Ximen Qing said, "Director Luo, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. My master has gone out to collect herbs for me to refine my body and won't be back until the day after tomorrow or the next day. Director Luo might as well wait a little while at my place, what do you think?"

  The Seven Stars Mixed Yuan Gong mainly cultivates the mortal acupoint, but the mortal acupoint is weak and needs to be nourished with herbs and acupuncture to store the innate energy. The required herbs are not ordinary ones, so Zhang Tian Shi has to go out to find them. Generally, Zhang Tian Shi goes out to search for them once every half month.

  Upon hearing Ximen Qing's words, Luo True Person felt somewhat disappointed and said: "If that's the case, then it can only be said that I and your master have no fate to meet. My disciple and I still have important matters to attend to, so we will need to leave after noon. If there is time in the future, come visit again! Meeting each other is a fate, Little Official, I have a gift for you, I hope you won't decline!"

  Having said that, he took out a black book from his own bosom and handed it over to Ximen Qing.

  Gongsun Sheng's eyes lit up, and he immediately exchanged a glance with Luo Zhenren, as if there was something to say but didn't.

  Ximen Qing's heart was filled with joy, and he thought to himself, "Could this be another secret manual? Could it be some kind of unparalleled martial arts skill?" Lu Zhishen was a formidable character in the Water Margin, so how could the things he gave be inferior?

  As he thought of this, Ximen Qing took over the black book and saw that on the cover were written four large characters "Treading Snow Without a Trace"! The four large characters were elegant and free-spirited, looking as if they would evoke in people a fantasy of drifting snow for ten thousand miles, and you tread the snow without a trace, floating away.

  Luo Zhenren smiled and said: "This 'Treading Snow Without a Trace' is a footwork secret book that I obtained by chance, according to legend, when one cultivates it to the great completion realm, they can defeat ten thousand enemies, as light as a feather, taking only the enemy general's head. I see that young official's body is agile and nimble, if he cultivates 'Treading Snow Without a Trace', he will definitely have the best qualifications, and will certainly reach the great completion realm! Hehe, I hope young official won't decline!"

  Ximen Qing is not that kind of hypocrite, if someone sincerely gives him something, he won't decline with words to show his own integrity, if he wants it, he'll take it, and if he owes someone, Ximen Qing will also go to repay!

  Ximen Qing accepted the black secret book and said, "Lao Zhenren, I'm not being polite, I'll just take it. In the future, if there's anything that needs to be driven away, just let Daozhang and Gong Sun Dage know!"

  Lu Zhenren didn't say a word, he just smiled and then looked at Gong Sunsheng. The implication was to let Gong Sunsheng speak, so the two could get familiar with each other.

  Gongsun Sheng is not a pretentious person, he has always been enthusiastic and likes to make friends with good people. Ximen Qing, although young in age, is very much to his taste in terms of conduct, behavior, and being a man. Gongsun Sheng firmly believes that if they can spend a few days together, the two will definitely become close friends!

  Gongsun Sheng smiled and said, "Young Master is being too serious. This 'Treading Snow Without a Trace' is now yours, it has found its best master. I hope Young Master can cultivate to the Great Completion Realm, and when that time comes, also let me see the true realm of 'Treading Snow Without a Trace'!"

  "Alright, Brother Gong Sun, if you have time in the future, be sure to come visit me and we'll have a good chat. I also want to ask for your guidance on martial arts! Haha..."

  Just then, the little beggar on the bed let out a groan, instantly attracting the attention of the three. The three walked up to the bedside and saw that the unconscious little beggar had woken up, but his face was very haggard, looking like an old man in his twilight years, pitiful to behold.

  At this time, the little servant outside the door also walked over with Chinese medicine and jujube porridge.

  Ximen Qing hastily took over the Chinese medicine and helped the little beggar who had woken up on the bed, smiling and saying: "Little brother, you've been unconscious for a long time. First drink some Chinese medicine to get rid of the dirty air in your body, then drink some porridge to warm your stomach. After finishing the hot porridge, I'll prepare food for you!"

  The little beggar looked around at his surroundings, seemingly flustered and shrinking back in fear. But when he saw Ximen Qing's concerned expression, he nodded slightly and opened his mouth to take a spoonful of medicine that Ximen Qing handed him. Afterwards, his eyes reddened slightly as he said, "Thank you, benefactor!"

  At the age of fifteen, he had been drifting for three years, but now he felt the warmth of being cared for, how could a young heart not be excited?

  Ximen Qing chuckled and said, "Where are you from, little brother? It was my man who made you faint, this is indeed my fault. Besides, when people travel in the world, they need to help each other. And I think that since I saw you at first sight, I felt a connection with you, so of course I want to take good care of you!"

  When Ximen Qing spoke sincerely, the little beggar took a deep breath and his eyes became even more moist.

  Lu Zhiren and Gong Sunsheng stood in front of the bed, watching Ximen Qing's actions, both secretly nodding their heads in admiration.

  Lu Zhen looked at Gong Sun and said in a low voice that only the two of them could hear: "Gong Sun, do you believe in personal charm? Do you think some people are born to rule, born to be kings?"

  Gongsun Sheng shook his head, then nodded and said: "I didn't believe it before, but now I do. When facing Lu Junyi and Song Jiang, I never had this feeling, but when facing Ximen Qing, I felt a sense of admiration. Although Ximen Qing is young, his actions make people look at him with new eyes. And he's only ten years old now. It's hard to imagine what achievements he will have when he grows up, it's really... difficult to estimate!"

  As he watched Ximen Qing taking his medicine, Gong Sun suddenly felt a strong desire to peek into the future. He wondered what this young man in front of him would become like in the days to come.

  Luo Zhenren smiled and nodded, saying in a low voice: "Sheng Er, you should know how formidable Zhang Tian Shi is. The achievements of Ximen Qing are difficult to estimate, this is certain. But more importantly, the Dragon Tiger Mountain Taoist temple has always been loyal to the monarch, and Zhang Tian Shi is even more extraordinary with his superhuman intelligence. At this time, he did not go to educate the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty, but instead came here to teach a merchant's son, what does this imply? Hehe, this is what I am most concerned about. Sheng Er, your destiny is not ordinary, because of the gathering of people, if you encounter a wise ruler, you can soar to the sky and become a true dragon among men. In these years, I have taken you on a tour of the world, but have not found anyone who can help your destiny, however, now it seems that Ximen Qing is your benefactor. Tomorrow, we will bid farewell as master and disciple, and you should go out and gain experience for yourself. Five years later, come back here and see what Ximen Qing has developed into. As a teacher, I have been out for over a decade, and it's time to return to Ju Zhou too, hehehe..."

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