Mind's Eye Art: From Novice to Master [New Book Please Collect!]

The matter at the Spring Full Pavilion had come to an end, but Li Chu didn't feel relieved.

A dense shadow still loomed over the small Yuhang Town.

When he left the Spring Full Pavilion earlier, Spring Third Madam had quietly told him, "Little Daoist Priest Li, if you don't want to work hard anymore in the future, you can come find me."

As she spoke, she gave him a charming glance.

Li Chu was dismissive of this.

What a joke!

Not wanting to work hard? How could that be possible?

This world was so dangerous, and there were even ferocious and mysterious ghosts lurking right outside his doorstep. If he didn't work hard, wouldn't he just be waiting for death?

Spring Third Madam looked at his expression and vaguely felt that the meaning he had grasped seemed to deviate somewhat from what she intended to convey, but she didn't know how to explain it...

The day after resolving Mei Xiang's Vengeful Spirit, Li Chu returned to the Miscellaneous Bookstore.

The Old Shopkeeper of the Miscellaneous Bookstore was still the same, dressed as a scholar, exuding the scent of old paper, dozing in the shafts of dusty light.

Seeing Li Chu walk in, the Old Shopkeeper opened his eyes and asked with a smile, "Young Daoist, you're here again. What kind of books are you looking for?"

"I'm still looking for some cultivation manuals. The Iron Cloth from last time was very effective. This time, I want to see if there are any methods to enhance a person's perception." Li Chu explained in detail.

He was afraid that if he was a little vague, the Old Shopkeeper would lead him to look at some "adult" material again.

"Oh? You've already mastered the Iron Cloth?" the Old Shopkeeper asked with some surprise.

He found it hard to believe that someone could actually practice the secret manuals in his shop.

"I've achieved a minor success," Li Chu said humbly.

"Little Daoist Priest Li... truly has extraordinary talent," the Old Shopkeeper could only say.

"I dare not."

"Perception ability..." the Old Shopkeeper muttered, and walked back to the same box of Martial Arts Manuals from last time.

Actually, he wasn't very familiar with the contents of this box. He had bought it initially just to fill up the shelves and make a facade.

After all, they were all common goods circulating in the market, not worth mentioning.

Anyone who wanted to seriously practice martial arts knew to at least join a proper sect and find a legitimate master.

Who would spend their days rummaging through bookstores for second-hand cultivation manuals?

Moreover, Li Chu was a Daoist.

It could only be described as bizarre.

But bizarre or not, if business came knocking, he couldn't turn it away. The Old Shopkeeper buried his head and searched for a while, and indeed, he pulled out a stiff, grayish-yellow book from underneath.

It looked like the book might not be any younger than he was.

Mind's Eye Art: From Beginner to Master

Li Chu took it and looked at the book cover, feeling it was profound without understanding why.

"Oh my, this book has quite the background," the Old Shopkeeper recalled. "Legend has it that the Founder of the Mind's Eye Art was a senior from the martial world back in the day, known as the Blind God Sword. This senior had astonishing cultivation and superb swordsmanship. The most peculiar thing was, he was actually blind."

"How could a blind man achieve such high attainments in the way of the sword? It was because of this Mind's Eye Art, which allowed him to sense people's auras. When facing enemies, he was never at a disadvantage."

"Logically, a cultivation technique of this caliber shouldn't have been spread so widely. But Senior Blind God Sword, with his noble character and integrity, for the sake of the entire martial world's well-being, completely cast aside sectarian differences. He had this technique printed countless times, widely disseminated it across the land, and made a grand vow."

"The senior said he had a dream, which was to help more people break free from the shackles of their bodies."

"To make all the blind people under heaven become masters of the sword!"

"Senior Blind God Sword... is truly noble," Li Chu couldn't help but praise.

A surge of admiration arose spontaneously.

Flowers Red and Willows Green bloomed on Ten Li Slope.

A young girl in colorful clothes ran and jumped among them, lively and beautiful.

Beside her was another graceful beauty in a Flowing Cloud Dress, holding a green paper umbrella.

"Gongsun Girl," Li Chu greeted.

This was Gongsun Rou, whom he hadn't seen in a few days, strolling on the grassland with Little Yue'er.

"Little Daoist Priest Li," Gongsun Rou also greeted softly, her eyes and brows as gentle as her name suggested.

"Huh?" Little Yue'er beside her looked up at Li Chu, paused, seemed to recall something, and then happily greeted, "Master, you're back?"

Li Chu looked at her, then at the small satchel at her waist—it was meant for her to carry money. Of course, it was empty when she went out each day and filled with money when she returned.

Now, the small satchel had quite a collection.

Li Chu's eyes immediately filled with fatherly affection.

He looked as doting as Yu Qi'an, who sat on the doorstep watching two beauties play.

"I heard that Virtuous Cloud Temple was recently renovated, so I came specifically to visit and see if you needed anything," Gongsun Rou said with a light smile, sitting down opposite Yu Qi'an.

"Yes, Miss Gongsun is very thoughtful," Yu Qi'an said to his disciple with a smile, his words carrying a deeper meaning.

Li Chu simply nodded lightly and said, "Thank you, Miss Gongsun."

"Also..." Gongsun Rou hesitated for a moment, then continued, "I have something I'd like to ask Little Daoist Priest Li for."

"Please, go ahead."

"Last time, Azure Wing Tower sent assassins to kill my father and me. Fortunately, we escaped thanks to your intervention, Little Daoist Priest Li. But my father received news yesterday that the higher-ups at Azure Wing Tower were furious upon hearing of the Eight-Armed Asura's defeat. They are preparing to send more high-level assassins to complete the mission, and they won't stop until one of us is dead."

Gongsun Rou's brows furrowed slightly as she spoke, like distant mountains shrouded in mist, making one's heart ache and wish to smooth away the clouds for her.

"So, I was wondering if you could help us again, Little Daoist Priest Li... protect us for a while."

Li Chu pondered for a moment and said, "Lord Gongsun is an official appointed by the Imperial Court. How could Facing Heaven Pavilion allow demon people to assassinate him?"

"Heh." Gongsun Rou let out a laugh that was both helpless and mocking. "An official appointed by the Imperial Court shouldn't be treated like this. But what if the one who wants my father dead is also an official appointed by the Imperial Court? And what if he's an official a hundred times more powerful than my father? Then, of course, he can suppress all of my father's pleas."

"This is outrageous!" Yu Qi'an exclaimed angrily. "In broad daylight, under the Bright and Clear World, that Treacherous Minister is colluding with Azure Wing Tower to harm a loyal official! Disciple, you should move into Miss Gongsun's home for a while. You absolutely must protect them, father and daughter."

As he spoke, he winked at Li Chu.

Li Chu was taken aback.

His Master's eyes conveyed a "you know what to do" message.

But he had no idea.

However, looking at Gongsun Rou's sincere and beautiful eyes, his sense of justice wouldn't allow him to refuse.

So Li Chu nodded and said, "In that case, it is naturally my duty."

"Thank you, Daoist Yu, thank you, Little Daoist Priest Li," Gongsun Rou said repeatedly, her eyes sparkling.

They made arrangements on the spot. Li Chu would report to the County Government Office early the next morning, and Gongsun Rou then gracefully took her leave.

"Master, just now..."

After Gongsun Rou left, Li Chu asked Yu Qi'an, confused, what he had meant earlier.

"Some things can't be said too explicitly, hehe." Yu Qi'an gave that "you know what I mean" smile again.

Those who know, know.

Li Chu was even more bewildered.

"Anyway, Miss Gongsun is a rare and wonderful girl. Beautiful, well-built, and even better in character..." Yu Qi'an looked up at the sky, muttering as if casually.

"Mhm," Li Chu nodded in agreement.

He still hadn't figured out what Yu Qi'an meant.

Seeing his indifferent expression, Yu Qi'an frowned, filled with disappointment, and said directly, "Her father is still a County Magistrate... you must cherish this opportunity."

"Oh, I get it!" Li Chu suddenly said.

Gongsun Rou hadn't mentioned payment earlier, and he felt too embarrassed to ask. Now that his Master had repeatedly hinted, he suddenly understood.

Gongsun Zhe was a County Magistrate. If he went to protect him and completed the mission, the Bounty would definitely not be small.

Without delay, he would improve himself now!

With that, he walked into the Courtyard full of fighting spirit.

Yu Qi'an looked at his excited eyes and felt that he had probably misunderstood again.

He immediately sighed and thought to himself.

You get it? You don't get anything!

Thanks to "Unlucky Star of Calamity" for the two thousand Recommendation Ticket Red Packet.

I've only been updating once a day for the past two days, which is quite embarrassing. Starting today, I will resume updating twice a day and even start saving drafts.

Keep going.