Ordinary People Won't Do, But That Doesn't Mean I Won't

When Li Xian heard this news.

His first reaction was that it was absurd, utterly absurd!

His second reaction was, Cao Xiong died just like that?

For a powerful figure like him to meet such a hasty end was truly regrettable.

His final reaction was that the Buddha Son would arrive soon.

Li Xian didn't have much time left.

He needed to find a way to raise his strength to the Upper Three Ranks as quickly as possible.

The members of the Canoe Gang had never seen what an Upper Three Ranks Martial Artist looked like in their lives; asking them would likely be a waste of effort.

The two White Dragon Temple monks left behind here, though not very strong, had decent knowledge. Li Xian planned to ask them.

"Masters, are there any other methods to break through to the Upper Three Ranks Martial Artist realm?"

Guan Jing said, "There is actually another method, but it's very difficult for ordinary people to achieve."

Li Xian's spirits lifted, and he quickly asked, "What method is it? Tell me!"

Guan Jing didn't keep him in suspense and continued, "Ordinary Martial Artists, in order to break through their realm, will dedicate themselves to studying one cultivation technique. As long as they have good talent, high comprehension, and the technique has a high ceiling, they have a chance to break through to the Upper Three Ranks."

Li Xian nodded, indicating he knew all this useless information and wanted him to get to the point.

Guan Jing then said, "However, there is another way.

That is to gather the strengths of a hundred schools into one!"

Li Xian understood.

"Master, you mean to win by quantity?"

Guan Jing nodded and said, "Precisely, that's exactly it."

Li Xian hesitated and said, "Can this method work?"

Guan Jing replied, "Of course it can!"

"Has anyone tried this method?"

"Yes!"

"Who?"

"The founder of White Dragon Temple, Mo Luo, was once just an ordinary young monk with mediocre talent. Yet, he used this method to break through to the Upper Three Ranks Martial Artist realm, eventually achieving the First Rank realm, and single-handedly laid the foundation for White Dragon Temple's hundred-year legacy!"

A glint flashed in Li Xian's eyes.

As long as someone had walked this path before, there was no problem.

Guan Jing shook his head and sighed, "It's a pity that this method is extremely difficult. Ordinary people spend their entire lives studying one cultivation technique, let alone spending time cultivating over ten, or even dozens of techniques. This is destined to be an impossible cultivation!"

Li Xian smiled and said, "Ordinary people can't, but that doesn't mean I can't!"

Guan Jing didn't believe his nonsense. "Hall Master Li, I know your talent is great, but you don't need to waste your time on these things."

Li Xian asked, "Then where should I spend my time?"

Guan Jing said with a serious expression, "Hall Master Li, you are our last hope. While the Buddha Son hasn't arrived yet, you should leave quickly, go as far as you can. When you find more advanced cultivation techniques, achieve mastery, and become stronger than the Buddha Son, then return to avenge us!"

So, they wanted me to run away.

Li Xian looked at the two monks without a word.

Guan Yi strongly agreed with his senior brother.

"Hall Master Li, my senior brother is right. This is the best method so far."

Li Xian chuckled speechlessly.

"Find me more cultivation techniques. I want to show you all how strong my talent really is!"

Just kidding, I'm the type who uses cheats. I only worry about whether cultivation techniques can meet my needs, never about whether I can actually cultivate them.

"Hall Master Li, absolutely not..."

Guan Jing tried to persuade him again, but Li Xian waved his hand, interrupting him.

"No need to say more. Masters, just do as I say."

"Uh..."

The two monks exchanged glances, unsure of what to do.

As he was about to leave, Li Xian suddenly turned back and asked.

If you can't find the book title, you can try searching for the author. Maybe they just changed their name!

"Where is your Buddha Son now?"

Guan Jing said, "I heard the Buddha Son was slightly injured in a battle with the Abbot and is now hiding somewhere to recover from his injuries."

This was good news.

"Oh, so you mean we still have time."

Li Xian smiled and said.

After speaking, he turned and left.

That night, at the Canoe Gang headquarters, on the Dragon Boat.

"The two masters are really quick. They've already collected so many cultivation techniques."

Li Xian looked at the pile of cultivation technique manuals that reached his waist and couldn't help but smile.

Guan Jing said, "This isn't difficult. These are all relatively advanced cultivation techniques selected from our White Dragon Temple and the Canoe Gang. I don't know if they'll be helpful to you."

Li Xian picked up an internal cultivation technique manual and flipped through a few pages. He found that this technique was similar to the Crimson Sun Nine Songs.

"This is good enough, it's already very impressive," Li Xian said with satisfaction.

"Li Xian, are you sure you want to do this?"

Liang Haisheng said worriedly from the side.

He had already learned of Li Xian's strength from Guan Jing and Guan Yi.

Now, the people of the Canoe Gang regarded Li Xian as their last hope.

Only he could deal with the Buddha Son.

But not now. He still needed to grow to the Upper Three Ranks and become stronger before he could be a match for the Buddha Son.

To oppose the Buddha Son now would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

"Of course!" Li Xian said dismissively.

Liang Haisheng earnestly said, "Li Xian, please reconsider. Even reading through so many cultivation techniques would take more than a day or two, let alone mastering them to the highest level. That's simply wishful thinking, it's not realistic."

"Heh heh..." Li Xian chuckled and said nothing.

Liang Haisheng continued, "I've already arranged for a boat to take you to Songzhou Prefecture to lie low for a while. You should go into hiding and patiently improve your strength before returning to avenge us. It's not too late."

Guan Jing nodded in agreement, "Indeed, this humble monk also agrees with Gang Leader Liang's suggestion. Even if the Prefectural Army and my Uncle Yuan Zhen try to stop us, we will fight to the death to hold them back and send you away."

Hearing this, Li Xian slammed the book shut.

"Well, do you agree?" Liang Haisheng asked excitedly.

"No," Li Xian shook his head. "I almost forgot about that monk Yuan Zhen."

"Uh, what do you mean by that?"

Guan Jing and the others were confused.

Li Xian smiled and said, "Before I go into seclusion, I'll deal with Yuan Zhen first."

"Ah?"

One day later.

Night.

In Yuan Zhen's residence, the monk was diligently working in his room.

Ever since his son died, this elderly monk, who was old but didn't act his age, had become somewhat obsessed.

He quickly put aside his grief and entered a state of mind where he wanted to seize the moment while he could still move and have another child.

With the intentional help of the Prefectural Army's Chen Zhongwu, Yuan Zhen quickly found a young, beautiful woman who looked like she could bear children.

With a new goal, Yuan Zhen soon forgot about the people from the Canoe Gang and the Buddha Son's instructions, indulging himself in a world of pleasure day after day.

After a certain activity, Yuan Zhen was covered in sweat.

"Hee..."

At this moment, a light laugh came from outside the window.

"Who?!"

Yuan Zhen was startled and leaped out of bed.

He then belatedly realized that a figure had appeared outside the window at some point.