Old Man Doesn't Speak Much

"Thank you for your help just now, Senior Brother!"

"If you have any orders for me in the future, Senior Brother, just say the word. I, Ge Xiaogu, will do my utmost to fulfill them!"

Ge Xiaogu was terrified seeing the Dark Energy martial artists get involved in the dispute he had caused, but he didn't back down. Instead, he expressed his determination to Wang Sheng.

Ge Xiaogu wasn't stupid. He knew that even if he distanced himself from Wang Sheng now, it would be useless. Without Wang Sheng's protection, he might become a punching bag for others.

There was only one path forward now: stick with Wang Sheng.

"No need for such formalities. I was the one who got you involved. Be more careful in the future."

Wang Sheng said.

"Mhm, mhm!"

Ge Xiaogu nodded repeatedly.

A figure suddenly disappeared from the wall.

Wang Sheng glanced at it but paid it no mind.

"Senior Brother, that's Wu Tingting from Qingshui Martial Academy. She's very good-looking. But she loves gathering information the most and is quite the gossip. She peeks at us from time to time, making many of our fellow disciples uncomfortable!"

Ge Xiaogu said quickly.

"Oh, speaking of Qingshui Martial Academy, the most beautiful one is actually the Head of the Academy! The other day, Head of Academy He came to talk with Master. When she left, the wind blew past her veil. Damn, that face was incredible, like a fairy's, so fair, so tender, and flawless. If she appeared at Lingchun Brothel, she'd definitely be the top courtesan!"

As Ge Xiaogu spoke, he got excited and let his tongue slip. Wang Sheng's mouth twitched, and he immediately raised his hand and hit him on the head.

"Are you trying to die? We don't even know if that Wu Tingting has left yet!"

Ge Xiaogu's legs immediately started trembling, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

He just wanted to share the Head of Academy He's beauty with his Senior Brother, to express how beautiful the Head of Academy was, but he forgot where he was!

At this moment, Jin Cang and the other Dark Energy disciples gradually emerged from the inner courtyard. Some left quickly on their own, while others paired up to go for drinks.

Jin Cang gave Wang Sheng a cold glance before resuming his smile and arranging to meet another Dark Energy fellow disciple at Thousand Cranes Tower for a banquet.

Seeing that everything was fine in the inner courtyard, Wang Sheng stepped inside.

"It should be fine!"

Ge Xiaogu muttered to himself, watching Wang Sheng's retreating back.

"The new disciple Sun Tian, who opposed Senior Brother, is dead. The genius disciple Lin Shu is dead. And not long ago, that Bright Energy Senior Brother Fang Mingguang also died. I'll definitely be fine this time too."

"Sigh! When you put it that way, Senior Brother is truly lucky. Anyone who opposes Senior Brother dies. Senior Brother has even had the fortune to reach the Mid Bright Energy stage. Senior Brother's luck is truly amazing. I must follow Senior Brother!"

Ge Xiaogu thought to himself.

He wouldn't have thought that Wang Sheng killed them. After all, Wang Sheng had only been practicing martial arts for a few months. Becoming a Bright Energy practitioner was already lucky, so how could he have accomplished so much?

Inner Courtyard.

Zhao Jie was practicing under a tree. Beside him was the young Master's Wife, Lady Liang, wearing a green dress. Her waist was straight, her figure slender and alluring. She sat on a stone stool, her ample hips completely covering it, as she prepared and brewed tea.

"Disciple greets Master! Master's Wife!"

Wang Sheng cupped his hands in a bow.

Zhao Jie was practicing and did not speak.

Lady Liang calmly continued to prepare the tea, also ignoring Wang Sheng.

If the group of Dark Energy disciples had come to pay their respects just now, Lady Liang would have immediately put down the half-brewed tea and received them.

But Wang Sheng was a Bright Energy disciple, and moreover, the least favored among the many formal disciples. Lady Liang naturally put on airs as the Master's Wife and made Wang Sheng wait.

A moment later.

Lady Liang finished brewing the tea and said in a faint tone, "What is it?"

"Reporting to Master's Wife, this disciple recently had the good fortune to encounter an old ginseng. After consuming it, I entered seclusion for many days and am about to break through to the Mid Bright Energy stage."

"However, this disciple is dull-witted and fears making mistakes on the path of martial arts ahead. I have many questions and confusions. I also worry about disturbing Master by constantly asking. Therefore, this disciple wishes to request Master to bestow the Dark Energy cultivation method, so I can understand the path ahead and assess my own capabilities! I implore Master and Master's Wife to grant this!"

Wang Sheng's expression was solemn, and his voice was sincere. There was no hint of dissatisfaction at being looked down upon. Instead, he directly knelt down and performed a grand salutation!

Lady Liang's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, and her cold eyes swept over Wang Sheng.

She already knew that Wang Sheng had a Low-grade Physique. For someone like him, breaking through to Bright Energy was already a stroke of luck. To delusionally aim for breaking through to Dark Energy was simply inviting ridicule.

However, the matter of cultivation methods was not something Lady Liang could decide.

So, after a moment of thought, she said indifferently, "Since you are determined to seek the method, continue kneeling and wait for my husband to finish his practice."

After speaking, Lady Liang resumed showcasing her tea art. She stood up, her figure shapely and well-proportioned, with a full bust and a rounded posterior, exuding charm.

Lady Liang played with the tea, shaking it, stirring it, and pulling it, displaying impressive skill!

Wang Sheng knelt on the ground, his peripheral vision catching Lady Liang's movements. Feeling Lady Liang's consistent coldness and disdain, he gritted his teeth inwardly.

Half a day later.

Zhao Jie finally finished his practice, exhaling a long breath.

White airflow in mid-air was like a small dragon, briefly condensing without dispersing.

The moment Zhao Jie finished his technique, the airflow turned into a gentle breeze centered on him, sweeping across the entire inner courtyard, making the trees rustle and the doors and windows creak.

"This is Transforming Energy!"

Wang Sheng felt the oppressive aura of a Grand Martial Master in the Transforming Energy realm, filled with envy and anticipation.

"Master!"

Wang Sheng bowed again, only managing to say two words.

"Give it to him!"

Zhao Jie, too lazy to say more, casually uttered this and turned to go inside.

"Thank you, Master!"

Wang Sheng breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he felt Zhao Jie's coldness and impatience, knowing that he had clearly angered Zhao Jie today.

But Zhao Jie, perhaps remembering that Wang Sheng had never troubled him and was diligent and honest, coupled with Wang Sheng's earnest plea today, decided to agree.

Dark Energy techniques could be bought on the Black Market with money, so they weren't too precious. If he wanted to give it, he would.

But a Transforming Energy technique was a vast chasm.

Without a master in the Transforming Energy realm to teach it, no one could obtain it.

Wang Sheng knew his own physique and didn't expect to get a Transforming Energy technique from Zhao Jie.

Lady Liang came out from inside with the Dark Energy technique of the Great Tablet Shattering Hand.

"You are not allowed to copy this. If the Dark Energy technique of the Great Tablet Shattering Hand ever circulates in the martial world, no matter who spread it, your Master will kill you first!"

Lady Liang looked down at Wang Sheng, who was still kneeling on the ground, and warned him in a clear, cold voice.

"Yes, this disciple respectfully obeys Master and Mistress's command!"

Wang Sheng lowered his head, extended his hands, and respectfully accepted the technique.

"He's quite honest, but unfortunately, he doesn't talk much!"

Lady Liang commented on Wang Sheng indifferently before turning to leave.

Unfortunately, she didn't see the fierce glint in Wang Sheng's eyes as he kept his head down.

"That bit of tea is my reward to you."

Lady Liang's leisurely voice drifted over.

"Thank you, Mistress!"

Wang Sheng stood up, standing by the stone table, his expression calm, drinking the tea in large gulps like a bull chewing peonies.

This tea was more fragrant than the tea at Songding Tower, which cost ten taels per pot. A small clump of tea leaves here was likely worth no less than thirty taels of silver.

Thirty taels of silver was enough for an ordinary family's food and clothing for a year. With the ongoing war and widespread famine in neighboring prefectures, this silver would be even more precious. Used wisely, it could save hundreds of lives.

But here, it was merely tea that Lady Liang had casually wasted.

"I was bullied today, and I'm not happy!"

"So, I'm going to kill someone!"

Wang Sheng's face was cold, his eyes deep and calm like a still, dark lake. After finishing his tea, he strode away.