Wuxia 13

The two of them had returned home in glory this time.

The members of Wudang were all overjoyed to see them.

Especially after witnessing their profound internal energy and brilliant martial arts techniques, the slight discomfort in Song Yuanqiao's heart vanished.

Everyone asked about their experiences over these past few years.

The two told the group about their time at Lingjiu Palace on Piaomiao Peak.

The Wudang members were filled with wonder.

They never imagined that the legacy of an immortal sect truly existed in this world.

Liu Zhong had Song Qinghua bring out the cultivation methods for Lingbo Weibu and Tianshan Six Yang Palm to present to the sect, allowing all of Wudang to learn their techniques.

As for why he did not share the internal cultivation manual—

First, the Eternal Spring Skill had strict requirements for a practitioner's aptitude; by Liu Zhong's estimation, in all of Wudang Mountain, only Zhang Sanfeng possessed the aptitude suitable for cultivating this internal art.

Second, the Wudang disciples had been practicing the Wudang Nine Yang Skill for decades and had all reached mastery; it was impossible for them to switch to a different internal art.

Furthermore, the Tianshan Six Yang Palm was highly compatible with the Wudang Nine Yang Skill, so the Wudang members would see a significant boost in their strength after learning it.

The elders of Wudang accepted the gift with pleasure.

For a time, the atmosphere was harmonious and joyful.

Liu Zhong then brought up the matter of the mutual affection between Song Qinghua and Zhou Zhiruo, and the elders were delighted, happy to facilitate the union.

Zhang Sanfeng immediately instructed Song Yuanqiao to go to Mount Emei in person to propose marriage for his son.

Song Yuanqiao was also very happy; with his son getting married, he would soon be able to hold a grandchild.

Song Yuanqiao looked at his eldest son: "Your younger brother has found someone he loves, what about you?"

Liu Zhong waved his hand: "I am devoted to martial arts in this life and have no desire to marry."

If he were married, he would have no time to study the Eternal Spring Skill.

He still wished to follow in the footsteps of Xiaoyaozi, using martial arts to attain the Dao, become an immortal, and ascend.

Song Yuanqiao had several junior brothers under him who were also devoted to martial arts and unwilling to marry, so his mindset had already been tempered.

Therefore, when Liu Zhong used this excuse to brush him off, he could only sigh and let the matter go.

The marriage between Song Qinghua and Zhou Zhiruo proceeded very smoothly; Abbess Miejue had been keen on forming an alliance with Wudang, so she naturally agreed to the proposal immediately.

Recalling how Ji Xiaofu and Yin Liting had dragged out their engagement for a long time, which led to Ji Xiaofu straying and bearing a daughter with another man, Abbess Miejue did not want any further complications. After consulting with Song Yuanqiao, she set the wedding date for three months later.

It should be noted here that because the matter of Ji Xiaofu bearing a daughter had been exposed early on by Liu Zhong, Ji Xiaofu dared not harbor any illusions and immediately took her daughter and fled, avoiding capture by Abbess Miejue.

Later, pursued by the members of Emei, she could no longer remain in the pugilistic world, and unable to return home to seek help from her parents, she had no choice but to take Yang Buhui to find Yang Xiao, officially becoming his wife. She later even bore Yang Xiao a son.

When the six major sects besieged Bright Peak, Yang Xiao, having received the news, sent his wife and children away from Bright Peak in advance, settling them in a safe place.

Because of this, Yang Buhui never met Yin Liting and did not develop feelings for him.

Naturally, Yang Buhui also had no opportunity to meet Zhang Wuji.

Three months later, Song Qinghua and Zhou Zhiruo were successfully wed.

On their wedding night, they were like mandarin ducks with necks intertwined, lingering in intimacy throughout the night.

The next day, Song Qinghua opened his eyes, his gaze filled with complexity.

After falling asleep last night, he had a dream—a dream of his past life.

In his previous life, he had met Zhou Zhiruo after Zhang Wuji, which resulted in Zhou Zhiruo having only Zhang Wuji in her heart, never him.

He had committed many wrongs because of Zhou Zhiruo and was ultimately struck dead by his grandmaster.

He had been a complete failure in his past life and never expected that the heavens would grant him a chance to start over.

As it turned out, he was no longer Song Qingshu in this life; someone else had taken that name.

The brother who had replaced his name from the past life had changed his destiny in this one.

He had learned supreme martial arts no less than the Nine Yang Divine Art, met Zhou Zhiruo first, and made her unable to forget him.

Under his brother's guidance, he had rescued the members of the five major sects, becoming a benefactor to them and a renowned young hero in the pugilistic world, respected by all.

And now, he had even successfully married the woman he loved...

In this life, he was truly fulfilled.

Compared to his previous life, he was simply too happy.

All of this was because he had a brother...

"Husband, what are you thinking about? Get up, it's time to go offer tea to Grandmaster, Father, and the uncles."

A gentle voice sounded beside him.

Song Qinghua turned his head and saw the face he had longed for in his dreams in his previous life right there beside him.

He smiled: "Yes, I am getting up now."

The couple tidied up and set off for the main hall.

Zhang Sanfeng, the six Wudang masters, and Liu Zhong were already waiting there.

Song Qinghua's eyes flickered when he saw Liu Zhong.

Liu Zhong noticed this and raised an eyebrow.

Has he recovered the memories of his past life?

After the tea ceremony concluded smoothly, the elders sent Song Qinghua and Zhou Zhiruo away.

As elders, they had no desire to disturb the affection between the young couple.

The six Wudang masters also went their separate ways to attend to their own affairs, leaving Liu Zhong to keep Zhang Sanfeng company.

Liu Zhong and Zhang Sanfeng discussed martial arts together.

Liu Zhong recited the techniques of the Eternal Spring Skill to Zhang Sanfeng.

Zhang Sanfeng did not cultivate the Eternal Spring Skill; his own martial arts had already formed their own path, and he would not switch to another discipline.

However, he could study the Eternal Spring Skill to understand the martial principles within it and integrate them into his own martial arts.

With his seasoned experience, Zhang Sanfeng's understanding of the Eternal Spring Skill was naturally superior to Liu Zhong's.

He would share his insights with Liu Zhong, providing him with guidance.

During this period, Liu Zhong's understanding of the Eternal Spring Skill deepened significantly, and the realm that had previously stagnated began to slowly improve once more.

He couldn't help but sigh: truly, having an elder in the house is like having a treasure.

Liu Zhong simply moved to the back mountain to live with Zhang Sanfeng, and as the two studied martial arts together, both made their own progress.

Meanwhile, Song Qinghua and Zhou Zhiruo lived a sweet, quiet life, paying no mind to the various conflicts unfolding down the mountain.

Although Song Qinghua had lived two lifetimes, he was not a person of great ambition or grand vision; he had never thought about participating in the struggle for the world. Even though Zhang Wuji was the leader of the Ming Cult, and given the trajectory of the Ming Cult, it was very likely they would vie for the throne.

--Well, he did not know that Zhang Wuji eventually gave up his position as leader of the Ming Cult and went into seclusion.

He only wanted to surpass Zhang Wuji in martial arts; he had no intention of competing with him for the world.

As for Liu Zhong, had he not found the Eternal Spring Skill, he likely would have participated in the struggle for the world to become a founding emperor.

To hold the power of the world in one's waking hours and sleep on the knees of beauties while drunk.

But since he had found the Eternal Spring Skill, learned its techniques, realized the profundity of the art, and understood that mastering it could very well lead to attaining the Dao through martial arts, Liu Zhong shifted all his energy toward martial cultivation.

Why would being an emperor be better than being an immortal?

With a chance to become an immortal, he would have to be a fool to waste his time fighting for the world.