Martial Arts Technology Is the Primary Productive Force

Yun Fujian, being shrewd and perceptive, naturally understood Yan Jinghong's intentions. He smiled wryly and said, "Even if I told people about this, no one would believe me. They would just think I was talking nonsense."

Judging from the battle just now, although Si Ming could not defeat Great Grandmaster, he was still a peerless expert who was qualified to fight against a Grandmaster of the Void Returning Great Grandmaster.

Yan Jinghong cautiously said, "Three men can make a tiger; just in case."

Yun Fujian thought for a moment. This matter would only benefit him, and the fewer people who knew the truth, the better. So he nodded and said, "I will give the order to keep everyone quiet."

"Thank you, Master."

"I wouldn't dare say that. Master Yan has taught an outstanding disciple."

A rare smile appeared on Yan Jinghong's face as he said, "Talented people emerge in every generation, each leading the way for hundreds of years."

After Yan Jinghong intervened and persuaded him, Lord of Ten Thousand Weapons Yun Jinzang finally stopped arguing with Si Ming, although he still left with the words, "I, Void Returning Great Grandmaster of the Void Realm, will not stoop to the level of a brat like you."

Because the other party revealed his identity, Si Ming could only swallow his anger and show his respect for his elders. However, afterwards, he would often play with the arcs of electricity in his palm, showing off his extraordinary skills in Technique Method, which made Yun Jinzang angry that he almost started a fight again.

Fortunately, Yan Jinghong did not forget the purpose of this trip and took Si Ming to see the Artisan King Teng Baixin.

Teng Baixin is Yun Jinzang's disciple and also his grandson-in-law. Although the Mohist School order is a bit messy, the Mohists don't really care about such things. People in the martial arts world are even less concerned about such formalities. If the story of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" were set in a Mohist School -dominated context, no one would bring up the master-disciple relationship between Yang Guo and Xiaolongnü. At most, it would be considered as a joke.

In addition, Teng Baixin was not only a grandson-in-law, but also a son-in-law who lived with his wife's family. He came from a poor family and did not receive guidance from a famous teacher. He was unproductive and lived a mediocre life in his youth. It was not until he was thirty-five years old that Yun Jinzang took notice of him and took him under his wing. After that, he showed extraordinary talent and made rapid progress. In just four years, he advanced from an ordinary martial artist with only Level Six Inner Cultivation to the Nascent Spirit Transformation. He can be described as a late bloomer.

Originally, Yun Jinzang instructed that Teng Baixin's status as a son-in-law be abolished and that his children be allowed to revert to the surname "Teng." No one objected, since Yun Jinzang had many descendants and no one wanted to offend a Nascent Spirit Transformation over such a trivial matter. However, Teng Baixin refused the proposal, stating that he wanted to repay his master's kindness and that he would dedicate his life to forging techniques, having no interest in other matters. In the end, he retained his status as a son-in-law.

This matter caused a lot of controversy. Some people praised Teng Baixin for being grateful, while others criticized him for cutting off his lineage, which was unfilial. A small group of people also questioned whether Yun Jinzang while pretending to be generous on the surface. However, Teng Baixin, as the person involved, had no interest in these controversies and just silently studied his casting techniques. Several years passed, and no one outside the industry discussed the matter anymore.

Si Ming met the renowned Artisan King, who was little known outside the cave, in a huge cave. The man's appearance was very unique and left a deep impression on people at first glance.

Unlike the typical image of a burly blacksmith, Teng Baixin was extremely thin, yet very tall, probably over two meters, looking like a bamboo stalk. He had persistent dark circles under his eyes, and his face was deathly pale. His right arm, neck, and waist were wrapped in bandages, the edges of which were rough and cracked like tree bark.

When everyone came to see him, he was forging a red-hot iron blade. Instead of using a large iron hammer, he held the blade between his hands and squeezed it up and down while injecting True Qi into it. It is said that this is a unique secret technique of the Sword-Forging Manor, which can engrave runes inside the weapon, making it difficult for the enemy to destroy.

Yan Jinghong explained the purpose of her visit to Teng Baixin, who glanced at Si Ming and said in a hoarse voice, "I have no objection."

With this statement, it meant that Si Ming had officially become a member of the Heaven's Will Palace.

Yun Jinzang sighed, "To actually let such an unreliable kid into the Heaven's Will Palace, your judgment is getting worse and worse."

Si Ming had a general understanding of the other party's temperament by this time, and knew that he was not someone who couldn't take a joke, so he said, "You can't say that. At least you, senior, haven't joined Heaven's Will Palace, which proves that everyone's standards are quite strict. They would rather have none than accept inferior ones."

"Hmph, they invited me back then, but I found it too troublesome and couldn't be bothered."

"Yes, yes, you're right."

Si Ming had an expression that said, "I'm reluctantly giving you some face."

"You brat, all you know are a few useless Technique Method that only make people itch, right? Look how smug you are, you're so pathetic."

"Senior, you misunderstand. I'm not proud at all. Technique Method is such a simple thing. There's really nothing to be proud of once you've learned it. In the end, it's just that those who can't learn it are too stupid."

When it comes to eloquence, Si Ming is confident that he has inherited the True Disciple of Mo Bian and will not lose to anyone, provided he is given the opportunity to speak.

The scene of the two bickering was truly enviable to onlookers. Even Yun Jinzang's son wouldn't dare to speak to his Laozi like that, because the reputation of Void Returning Great Grandmaster was simply too great. Without corresponding strength, even if one knew the other wouldn't care, one wouldn't dare to speak rudely. Even the most audacious person would become respectful in front of Yun Jinzang.

Seeing this, Yan Jinghong did not rush to leave, but instead stayed at the Sword-Forging Manor with Si Ming for three days.

During these three days, Si Ming was not idle. He asked Yun Jinzang for advice on martial arts. Yun Jinzang did not hold back and answered all his questions. However, the two often started fighting while talking and putting their words into action. In the end, Yan Jinghong had to personally stand by and extinguish any signs of fighting in time, which saved the Sword-Forging Manor from being razed to the ground.

Si Ming's talent for learning and mastering skills quickly amazed Yun Jinzang. Intending to test Si Ming's limits, he practiced all the martial arts techniques he had used in their previous encounter. As a result, Si Ming mastered them all in just one day.

Furthermore, when it comes to matters concerning the profound principles of martial arts, Si Ming also demonstrates a martial arts wisdom that is not bound by conventional thinking and can draw inferences from one instance to Yun Jinzang, which Yun Jinzang greatly admires. Although he always criticizes and ridicules him face to face, he praises Yan Jinghong's teaching methods in private.

Yun Jinzang only taught two Nascent Spirit Transformation in his lifetime, and neither of them were his children, which made him feel quite helpless. The way of martial arts is mysterious and unpredictable, and Void Returning Great Grandmaster to Emptiness cannot guarantee that he can teach outstanding disciples.

The three days of guidance had been incredibly beneficial to Si Ming. On the fourth day, as he was leaving, he bowed and said, "Thank you so much for your guidance these past few days, senior. I am deeply grateful."

"So you do know proper etiquette. I thought your master hadn't taught you how to respect your elders, and I almost misunderstood him."

As Yun Jinzang spoke, he stretched out his hand and said smugly, "Open your eyes and look."

With a flick of his wrist, he channeled his True Qi, drawing together the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi from all directions. This energy condensed into wisps of water clouds at his fingertips, which he then casually tossed aside. The water clouds dispersed, shrouding the area within a ten-mile radius in mist, making it impossible to see one's hand in front of one's face.

Clearly, this is a Technique Method, which Yun Jinzang learned in just a few days by utilizing the vision of Void Returning Great Grandmaster.

He stroked his beard and said, "As I've said before, there's no martial art in this world that I can't use, not even Technique Method."

Si Ming chuckled and said, "Once you understand one technique, you understand all techniques. With your level of cultivation, learning a Technique Method is naturally a piece of cake. Is it really necessary to be so Dou Qi with a junior like me?"

Yun Jinzang glared and said, "Now you remember you're a junior? Get out of here! Remember to improve your cultivation so this old man can have a proper fight."

Si Ming smiled and said, "Since it is your wish, senior, how could I dare disobey?"

He then waved to Yun Yinmo, who was standing to the side. He had been busy seeking martial arts advice these past few days and hadn't had a chance to say more than a few words to his old classmate, which made him feel a little embarrassed.

Please wait a moment, everyone. There's no need to see us off. We'll come back to visit another day.

The master and apprentice bid farewell to the Sword-Forging Manor, but did not return together. They parted ways halfway, because Si Ming was going to retrieve the Dragon Scale Sword, which was a symbol of the Heaven's Will Palace's identity.

Chapter 730 Martial Arts Techniques are the Primary Productive Force

Si Ming once again arrived at the small border country founded by Xiao Xuan. The scene before him was completely different from the backward mountain town in his memory. The difference was so great that he couldn't help but doubt his memory.

He didn't fly there directly this time. Firstly, he wasn't in a hurry, and secondly, he needed time to digest the martial arts insights he had gained from his exchange with Yun Jinzang, the Lord of Ten Thousand Weapons, a few days ago. Therefore, he chose to travel by boat along the river.

Even before arriving, Si Ming noticed the changes. All the riverbanks he saw were made of stones and cement, and they looked incredibly solid. The riverbanks on both sides of the river were planted with dense willows that stretched as far as the eye could see, and their lush greenery was quite picturesque.