Narration System for the Journey of Martial Arts

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For many years, Mingjian Manor has led the martial arts world of Hunan and Hubei against the forces under Qin Hui. This time, Qin Hui asked him to kill you, intending to cripple Mingjian Manor.

Upon seeing the system's narration, Yi Yuchen's eyes twitched. He made up his mind that he would not come out again after returning this time, so that these people would stop picking on the weak.

"You are no match for him, wait here." Before the words were finished, the guards on the carriage only saw the curtain flash and a figure disappear in a flash.

Then he felt a lightness at his waist, and Yi Yuchen had already crossed three or four zhang with his sword, standing in front of the carriage, two zhang away from the person blocking his way.

"Young Master Yi, you have quite the nerve. I thought you would try to escape." Lü Yueqing smiled, his crisscrossing scars wrinkling together, making him look even more ferocious and terrifying.

Yi Yuchen swung the sword in his hand to adjust to its weight, then said nonchalantly, "The reputation of Famous Sword Manor isn't just for show! Besides..."

Yi Yuchen glanced at him and continued, "I didn't expect you to be so bold. Lü Yueyang is still in the city and hasn't left yet, and you, a stray dog, still dare to show up nearby."

"Do you know me?" Upon hearing Lü Yueyang's name, Lü Yueqing asked with a grim expression.

Yi Yuchen shook his head and said, "I'm in a hurry, I'll only use two moves."

Having said that, he lightly touched the ground with his toes, and like a rainbow piercing the sky, he swept across the air with righteous energy. His primordial spirit urged his sword intent to question his conscience, as if interrogating his conscience. Those with weak will would inevitably waver. The tip of the sword pierced straight into Lü Yueqing's face, which was truly 'Eternal Righteousness'.

"How dare you!" Lü Yueqing grinned ferociously, his right hand drawing the long sword from his back with a 'clang', and with a brutal and domineering 'Splitting Mount Hua' move, he brought it down on Yi Yuchen's head; his left hand, hidden in his sleeve, punched out, striking Yi Yuchen's left shoulder, emitting a strange 'whoosh' sound, and five hooks sprang from his fingertips, grabbing at the sword blade.

As the swords clashed, Yi Yuchen's longsword transformed, dancing from right to left in five sword flowers. The sword flowers were light and agile, as if they had turned into a gust of wind, moving with the wind of the opponent's sword, leaving no trace. The longsword disappeared without a trace.

"Emei Qingfeng Sword Technique!" Lü Yueqing's left hand grasped at empty air, a chilling sword aura surged through his chest, making his hair stand on end. His expression changed instantly, and he took a light step, leaping backward. While in mid-air, he slashed horizontally with his long saber, the sharp blade wind sweeping towards Yi Yuchen's face.

The fiercer the wind blew, the more invisible and elusive Yi Yuchen's longsword became, as if it had transformed into the wind and merged into the blade. A flash of silver light disappeared in an instant, and Lü Yueqing's eyes narrowed. He felt a sharp pain in his throat as Yi Yuchen had already leaped backward.

When Lü Yueqing landed on the ground, he still seemed unable to believe it. He tried to raise his left hand to touch his neck, but as soon as he raised his arm, he felt all his strength drain away and he could no longer move.

“A while ago, a disciple from Qingfeng Temple of Emei came to visit me, and I happened to learn a move from him. Using you to test my sword today is not an insult to you.” Yi Yuchen flicked his sword, and a drop of blood fell.

Lu Yueqing's eyes were wide open. He didn't say a word, his right hand holding the long sword to the ground, and he was already dead.

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"Son..."

It all happened so fast that the guards hadn't even had time to react before it was all over. They arrived a step too late and looked at the dead enemy with horror in their eyes.

"We failed in our duty of protection, please forgive us, young master," said the head guard.

Yi Yuchen waved his hand, handed him the longsword, and said, "Forget it, it's not your fault. Take his body and give it to Lü Yueyang, let's go back!"

Back in the carriage, Yi Yuchen couldn't help but shake his head. These guards were indeed not very skilled in martial arts. They were fine against ordinary people, but against the Three Fiends of Hongze Lake and people like Lü Yueqing, they were inevitably somewhat useless.

However, these things are not urgent now; returning to Mingjian Manor is more important at the moment.

As the carriage set off again, the journey continued without incident until it entered the city, where no further enemies made a move.

Passing by an inn not far from the Famous Sword Manor, Yi Yuchen opened his eyes and, as if by telepathy, lifted the curtain and smiled at the inn's entrance.

As the carriage drove away, at the entrance of the inn, the monk Liaofan frowned, then uttered a Buddhist chant in a low voice before turning back into the inn. Not long after, Liaofan and Zhishan hurriedly walked out of the inn and left the city.

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Back at Mingjian Manor, Yi Yuchen visited the old man, chatted with him for a while, and then returned to his residence.

After Yi Yuchen left, Yi Yun listened to the guard's report, but only snorted and did not comment further. He simply instructed the guard to send Lü Yueqing's body to Lü Yueyang.

After everyone had left, Yi Yun pushed his wheelchair to the pharmacy of Mingjian Manor.

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After waving for the others to leave and making sure no one was around, Yi Yun asked, "Mr. Yu, what are your thoughts?"

Doctor Yu closed his eyes and pondered for a moment before saying...

"I have pondered the medicinal herbs that Young Master Sun asked me to handle for a long time, and after reviewing the books in the manor, I have some guesses."

"Based on the dosage and properties of the medicines, and the combination of principal, assistant, adjuvant, and guide herbs, there are roughly three possibilities that can be thought of at present."

"The first one is the lost 'Taibai Golden Elixir' of Emei. Emei was once the place where the eldest son of the crown prince cultivated Taoism in the previous dynasty. It is said that a batch of golden elixir was once refined and offered to the royal family. It can restore people to life. It is hard to know whether it is true or not."

"It is said that the 'Taibai Golden Elixir' can remove decay and revitalize, reconnect meridians and bones, and enhance human potential, etc. However, this is just a legend, after all, there is only one recorded batch, and it has never been refined again since."

"The second type is the Shaolin secret medicine 'Da Huan Dan,' which has been lost for a long time. It is said that one pill can enhance one's true qi for sixty years. It is the foundation of Shaolin's long-lasting prosperity and is just as important as the Yi Jin Jing."

"However, the recipe has long been lost, and Shaolin Temple only has fragments left! Now Shaolin Temple only has a few left, and it will not use them unless absolutely necessary."

"The third type is the 'Qiankun Great Elixir' secretly passed down by the Louguan Dao. It is said that this was passed down by the Dao Ancestor before he came out of seclusion. It was a formula for the elixir that the Louguan Patriarch comprehended. It can cleanse the marrow and improve one's physical constitution."

"Although Louguan Dao is not well-known, it has the Six Elders of Louguan in charge. They don't even care about the royal family, and there has never been any news of the loss of the pill formulas."

"Which one do you think it is?" Yi Yun asked with his eyes closed.

Doctor Yu gave a wry smile, cupped his hands and said, "Master, you've put me in a difficult position. These three secret medicines are already legendary. What merit do I have to dare to make wild guesses?"

Yi Yun snorted and after a long pause, said...

"Whatever Yuchen is refining, you keep an eye on it for him. As for what kind of medicine it is, I don't care."

"In the future, Mingjian Manor will belong to him. What does it matter where the prescription came from? I can still live for a few more years. I'll just keep him away from those demons and monsters for a few years."

"Yes. I will do my utmost to assist Young Master Sun in revitalizing Mingjian Manor," Doctor Yu said, cupping his hands in greeting.

P.S.: After posting today, I will write a little during the day and continue writing at night, aiming for five chapters tomorrow.

Furthermore, Lao Zhang won't travel to this world; the theme here is ultimately achieving the Northern Expedition. Lao Zhang will appear in the world of Da Feng through divine intervention, perhaps...

Also, the opening paragraph about human relationships and social dynamics will no longer be written openly. Don't ask, I don't know either.

Don't pressure me, I'm a newbie too, I have absolutely no experience, please please!

Chapter 174 Hidden Thoughts

Yi Yuchen suddenly wanted to refine medicine himself. Although Yi Yun did not stop him, he did not completely ignore him either. After all, for someone who had never refined pills before, what he refined could be a deadly poison.

So even though Yi Yun didn't say anything, he instructed the pharmacy in the manor to keep an eye on this place.

He had initially thought that Yi Yuchen was refining some simple pill, but after listening to Doctor Yu's words, he decided not to interfere.

Yi Yun now has inexplicable confidence in his eldest grandson. It can be said that Yi Yuchen's martial arts skills and way of handling things during this period have put him at ease.

"Compared to Yu Chen, Ji Feng is much inferior. However, although he is not as gifted as Yu Chen, he is still one of the best in the world. With proper training, he can also stand on his own." Yi Yun thought to himself.

Thinking of this, Yi Yun left the pharmacy and instructed his servants to bring Yi Jifeng to him. He decided to personally train this grandson, since Yi Yuchen didn't seem to have the time to personally teach his younger brother.

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Yi Yun is paying close attention to your alchemy. He secretly instructed the pharmacy in the manor to try to deduce your formula. Doctor Yu has three guesses about this.

Because you were able to grasp the sword intent of the Xuanwu Heavy Sword at a glance, Yi Yun decided to let go of you and allow you to develop on your own.

Yi Yun has decided to train Yi Jifeng as your assistant in controlling the Famous Sword Manor.

Upon seeing the system's narration, Yi Yuchen, who had returned to the quiet room in the courtyard intending to begin refining the 'Great Rejuvenation Pill,' was taken aback. He then put it aside, thinking that it was a good thing for Yi Yun to teach Yi Jifeng.

All I need to do is give Yi Jifeng a push at crucial moments. My primary task now is to refine the Great Rejuvenation Pill, using it as a driving force to improve my own strength.

Looking at the various medicinal herbs that had been processed, Yi Yuchen calmed his mind and focused on restoring himself to his best condition.

On the training ground, Yi Yun, sitting in a wheelchair, was explaining sword techniques to Xiao Yi Jifeng. One explained clearly and thoroughly, and the other listened attentively. Everything was turning in a positive direction.

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Yiyang Inn.

In a small courtyard in the backyard.

Situ Liang of the Huashan Sect, Murong Xue of the Qingfeng Temple of Emei, Lü Yueyang of the Five Tigers Breaking the Gate Saber, and Yi Pingzi of the South Sea Sword Sect were looking at a corpse on the ground.

The corpse was none other than Lü Yueqing, who had betrayed the sect. It had just been brought over by a servant from the Famous Sword Manor. A dead person is not scary; what is scary is how this person died.

"What are your insights?" Lü Yueyang broke the silence and asked.

Ippeiko's eyes flashed, but he didn't reply. Instead, he looked at the other two.

Situ Liang narrowed his eyes, revealing nothing of his thoughts. He said, "It must have been Yi Yuchen who killed Lü Yueqing. He used two swords, but his swordsmanship was too fast, so fast that Lü Yueqing himself didn't even have time to react."

Murong Xue stared at the corpse's throat and said, "This fatal wound was caused by a straight cut from left to right, severing the throat cleanly and swiftly. This is the 'Gentle Breeze Swaying Willow' sword technique, which I just used in front of him."

Situ Liang exhaled...

"When Yi Yuchen commented on this sword strike that day, he explained the Emei and Kunlun sword techniques clearly and simply. You can learn it at a glance and master it in no time."

"He has never been to Kunlun Mountain, but he uses the Kunlun Sect's 'Nine Appearances of Cloud Dragon' technique more skillfully than the Kunlun Sect's senior brother, Song Zhiping. It's not surprising that he can use the Emei Qingfeng Sword, which he has only seen once."

"He didn't need to use that sword strike; Lü Yueqing was already dead. I just don't understand why he used the second sword strike."

As he spoke, Situ Liang's right hand flashed with sword light, and a hidden sword slid into his palm. His wrist trembled slightly, the sword light was fine and strange, his swordsmanship was as gentle as a drizzle and as fast as a thunderbolt, disappearing in a flash.

As he sheathed his sword, the other three only saw a sword shadow like a dragon disappear into his sleeve; they never saw the sword itself.

"Excellent swordsmanship!" Ippeiko exclaimed, his eyes gleaming. "However, this doesn't seem to be the Huashan swordsmanship?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lü Yueqing's clothes on the right chest ripped apart with a 'hiss', the pieces flying off and revealing a small patch of crimson blood near his heart.

Situ Liang simply smiled and said, "This is the Huashan Night Rain Sword! Huashan Night Rain, with its scattered winds and gathered rain, and lightning like a dragon. It is not as unpredictable and varied as the Tianhai Sword Technique of the South Sea Sword Sect."

As he spoke, he looked at the spot of crimson and said…

"Sure enough!"

“Lu Yueqing was already dead when Yi Yuchen made his first sword strike! But the sword was too fast, it entered and then withdrew immediately. It was so fast that the blood couldn’t even stretch the wound open, so Lu Yueqing could still move.”

"It was because of this sword strike that Lü Yueqing's sword momentum slowed down, which allowed him to easily pierce Lü Yueqing's throat with his second sword strike."

"He didn't actually need to use a second sword. If Lü Yueqing had just continued to circulate his true energy, his heart would have shattered, and he would have died even if he didn't die."

"Then why did he have to use a second sword strike?" Murong Xue asked, frowning.

Situ Liang said, "Perhaps he wants to test our eyesight; perhaps he wants to conceal his swordsmanship; perhaps he wants to tell us that his swordsmanship has improved; there are too many possibilities!"

"Has his swordsmanship improved since half a month ago?" Ippeiko asked.

Situ Liang glanced at him and laughed, "I don't know! After all, he only used one sword that night. Whether he was hiding his strength or not, nobody knows! But..."

Ippeiko asked, "But what?"

Situ Liang said, "However, his true energy must be insufficient! Perhaps he used the second sword to kill Lü Yueqing because the true energy of his first sword was insufficient to tear his heart."

Murong Xue said, "He is only twelve or thirteen years old. Even if he is a genius, his own accumulation of true qi may not be enough. This is a limitation of age, unless he starts cultivating qi in the womb."

The four fell silent for a moment. Lü Yueyang sighed and said, "But no matter what, he killed Lü Yueqing, who had betrayed the sect. The Lü family has to repay this favor!"

Yipingzi stared at the empty left arm of Lü Yueqing's corpse and suddenly said, "I heard that after Lü Yueqing surrendered to Wanyan Chang, Wanyan Chang forged a left hand for him using meteorite iron from outer space, but now it's gone!"

Lu Yueyang said calmly, "The victor does not accept criticism, and moreover, as the victor, he has the right to take the spoils of war."

Just then, a knock sounded at the door. After receiving permission, a disciple from the Huashan Sect entered and said…

"We just received news that Yi Yuchen encountered the Three Fiends of Hongze Lake and Lü Yueqing on his way back from outside the city."

"The eldest and second eldest of the three villains of Hongze Lake both died at his hands. This can be testified to by the Taihu Twin Heroes. The news has reached the city, and the Taihu Twin Heroes are inviting martial arts practitioners from the Suzhou and Hangzhou area to besiege the Hongze Lake stronghold."

Murong Xue said, "So, he killed the eldest and second eldest of the three villains of Hongze Lake first, which caused his true energy to be insufficient, so he used the second sword to kill Lü Yueqing?"

The other three fell silent upon hearing this. After a long while, Situ Liangcai finally said, "Perhaps! Who knows!"

Ippei suddenly chuckled and said, "Who would willingly expose their weaknesses to others? Even if we initially suspected his internal energy was insufficient, are we still so sure now?"

Lu Yueyang said, "Mingjian Villa has stood for hundreds of years, dominating the martial arts world in the south. Who knows what rare and precious materials it might have that can replenish one's true energy?"

Chapter 175 The Servant Enters the Mansion

After a long time, the body was gone, and Ippei was gone too. There were only three people left in the room.

Murong Xue glanced at Lü Yueyang indifferently, then suddenly said, "Yipingzi is trying to sow discord between us and Mingjian Manor!"

Lu Yueyang said, "But we're not fools, so naturally he has no choice but to leave!"

Situ Liang smiled and said, "With the Mingjian Manor as a precedent, the South China Sea Sword Sect will never be able to rise to prominence and will be confined to the South China Sea area. Of course, they are unwilling to accept this."

Murong Xue said, "Now that Mingjian Manor has Yi Yuchen, the South China Sea Sword Sect will be confined to the coast for the next hundred years and will not be able to enter the Central Plains. Of course, he will have to find another way."

Lu Yueyang said, "So the Qingfeng Temple of Emei and the Huashan Sect have formed a marriage alliance!"

Situ Liang and Murong Xue exchanged a smile but did not reply. Therefore, Lü Yueyang could only get up and leave.

Situ Liang asked curiously, "Where is Brother Lü going?"

Without turning his head, Lü Yueyang said, "I don't think Mingjian Manor would refuse a trade route leading to Lüliang Mountain."

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