Era of Magic and Martial Arts

Chapter 603 - 583: The Non-Human Junior Brother Who Shocked the Sect?! (Double - )

"The last time I returned to the martial arts gym, there was no health bar in the master’s shadow, so was it raised just these past few days?"

Feng Mu moved his gaze away without revealing any emotion, but his heart was not as calm as it appeared on the surface,

"Hong Ya never mentioned any abnormal behavior from the master recently, so the master also has secrets kept from the disciples."

Feng Mu expressed understanding of this and even sighed inwardly:

"This is only natural, how could a master who teaches so many pure disciples not have a few secrets?"

He didn’t grow fearful of Li Guishen because of this; after all, the master treated him well, and the [Deceiver’s Glasses] didn’t highlight the master in bright colors.

It indicated that the master held no malice towards him, at least not at the present.

So he had the obligation to keep the master’s secret; of course, he also raised his guard against the master by a level.

This wasn’t about trust but purely the instinctive lack of security common in antagonists.

While Feng Mu was secretly observing the master, Li Guishen was also stealthily watching his little disciple.

But the constant emanation of smoke and his cloudy gaze made it hard to discern what he was truly thinking, as if he too was wearing a pair of [Deceiver’s Glasses] to block examination.

After the disciples finished their chat, Li Guishen slowly opened his mouth and said:

"Old Eight, you’ve been doing quite well in the Second Prison lately. I originally had the Eldest and Fifth senior brothers take care of you there, but from what the Fifth says, you’re overshadowing them?"

Feng Mu glanced at Gong Qi.

Gong Qi’s face showed a look of pride rather than shame.

Feng Mu smiled and said, "It’s okay, mostly thanks to the help from Senior Brother and Fifth Senior Brother."

Li Guishen mentioned this casually, not particularly concerned about the matters in the Second Prison, or rather the side businesses of the disciples. He changed the subject slightly to advise:

"Whether you want to make something of yourself or just cover yourself, it’s up to you. As your master, I’m getting older and can’t compete with your ambitions. Just remember, martial arts are your true means of survival. Don’t lose sight of what’s important."

Feng Mu nodded, acknowledging the guidance:

"I remember what the master said."

Li Guishen nodded and then asked:

"How is your cultivation of the [Blood and Flesh Initial Solution] going?"

Before returning, Feng Mu had already thought of an answer. This time, without concealing, he replied loudly:

"In response to the master, the disciple has already reached the Third State. I returned this time with insights and hoped to obtain a few more fourth-grade supporting martial arts to practice together for further advancement."

Martial arts above third grade were already difficult to buy directly with money. Feng Mu might have other ways, but obtaining them from the master was the simplest and most convenient method.

The joy of getting something for free is irresistible, even for an antagonist.

Li Guishen’s lips, pursing around the cigarette, slightly stiffened, and his cloudy eyes flashed with a terrifying glint as his toes curled back and forth within his cloth shoes.

He was calculating how long Feng Mu took to go from the Second to the Third State.

His math skills weren’t good, and he couldn’t calculate precisely but estimated it hadn’t taken more than two months, considering this kid hadn’t even joined the sect for that long.

Beside him, Third Senior Brother Zhao Zhixin opened his mouth, almost doubting his ears. The surrounding senior brothers and sisters were also all wide-eyed in shock, while Hong Ya took a deep breath and clenched her small fists tightly.

Zhao Zhixin said, "Junior Brother, you said you’ve reached the Third State?"

Feng Mu feigned ignorance and said, "Yes, is there a problem?"

Zhao Zhixin drew in a cold breath, his usually fluent tongue now tied in knots: "...."

No, you’re not the problem, we are the problem!

Speaking of it, I remember it took me several years to cultivate the [Blood and Flesh Initial Solution] to the Third State.

Sigh..... The past is too painful to recall, better not mention it!

Suddenly, Zhao Zhixin somewhat understood why Hong Ya had been working so hard recently. He even felt he should secretly start working hard too.

There’s no choice but to work hard.

If he doesn’t, it won’t just be the dignity of Junior Sister Hong Ya that’s at stake, but his Third Senior Brother’s dignity will also be completely lost.

Second Senior Sister Liu Xie suddenly interjected:

"Junior Brother, what do you mean by ’supporting martial arts’ you mentioned earlier?"

Her tone slightly rose at the end,

"How come Senior Sister didn’t know there were supporting techniques for the [Blood and Flesh Initial Solution]?"

As she asked, everyone realized it too and collectively turned their gaze to Li Guishen.

Those looks seemed to say — Master, favoritism doesn’t go unnoticed, why is it that we didn’t know that [Blood and Flesh Initial Solution] had a ’textbook’ for practice?

Li Guishen nearly choked on his smoke and coughed once, saying:

"Old Eight, I don’t remember teaching you any supporting martial arts?"

Feng Mu blinked and said:

"[Seven Kills Fist], [Soul-Seeking Step], [Senluo Finger], Master gave me these three martial arts manuals when bestowing [Blood and Flesh Initial Solution]. Aren’t they meant to be practiced together with the technique?"

Li Guishen squinted his eyes, a vague thought surfacing in his mind. He slowly straightened his hunched back and asked in a deep voice:

"I did give you these three martial arts manuals, but..... never mind, tell me why you perceived these martial arts as supporting?"

The senior brothers realized they had misunderstood the master and turned their gaze collectively onto Feng Mu.

Feng Mu took a deep breath and said:

"When I was cultivating the [Blood and Flesh Initial Solution] and trying to break through to the Third State, it wasn’t going smoothly at first. But after I perfected the other three martial arts, breaking through the Third State came naturally.

Therefore, I thought the three third-grade martial arts, like [Seven Kills Fist], were meant to assist in breaking through the Third State of the [Blood and Flesh Initial Solution]. Was I mistaken?"

Liu Xie’s eyes widened slightly, and the other senior brothers and sisters showed various expressions.