Lin Yifan could refine the advanced Elixir, the Yuan Force Pill, indicating his high level of refinement skills, thus he was a mid-to-high-level alchemist; hence, he certainly could easily obtain ordinary Martial Arts Secret Manuals unless he didn't want to learn Martial Arts.

But as a cultivator, how could he not want to learn Martial Arts; after all, learning Martial Arts could enhance his own strength, this was somewhat inexplicable.

Lin Yifan knew that the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable had become suspicious of him and immediately explained, "Lin has devoted most of his energy to alchemy, hence the neglect in practicing Martial Arts, I hope the Venerable will forgive me."

"So that's how it is." The Peach Blossom Valley Venerable suddenly realized, then consoled, "No worries, that is what a true alchemist should be doing."

A true alchemist would definitely focus his energy on his career; thus Lin Yifan's explanation was unobjectionable.

"Since you currently have no Martial Arts, would you like to learn some?" the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable asked.

"This..." Lin Yifan hesitated. It wasn't that he didn't want to learn, but that he needed to rush back to save someone and couldn't afford to stay here too long.

Seeing Lin Yifan hesitate, the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable became irritated; it was exceptional for him to impart teachings today, yet someone was unappreciative, which was truly face-losing.

"You don't want to learn?" the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable asked angrily.

Feeling a strong pressure coming on, Lin Yifan quickly explained, "Venerable, it's not that Lin doesn't want to learn, but Lin's girlfriend is still lying unconscious in the hospital; she urgently needs thousand-year-old Blood Ginseng for treatment. Lin cannot stay here for too long, please forgive my unintended disrespect."

After hearing Lin Yifan's explanation, the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable cooled down somewhat, then asked, "How long can your girlfriend hold on?"

Lin Yifan calculated the time and responded, "About two months."

"With so much time, what are you afraid of?" the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable challenged.

"Although there are two months, I'm fearful that her condition might suddenly worsen; therefore, I wish to return as soon as possible," Lin Yifan answered honestly.

Though he was far away, his heart was still tied to An Qi's safety.

"Well! I don't want to force you, I'll ask you one more time, do you want to learn my Martial Arts?" the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable asked.

"Come on! Aren't you forcing me?" Lin Yifan was speechless and felt that the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable didn't mean what he said.

After thinking it over, he decided to take the risk and learn the Martial Arts of the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable.

In Guiyuan City, the old landlady was taking care, so there should be no big problem; moreover, he didn't know what his fate would be if he said he didn't want to learn; besides, the Unique Martial Arts of a Venerable must be awesome; he worried if he missed this chance, there might not be another, so he felt somewhat envious.

Taking these three factors into account, he decided to stay temporarily.

"Yes! But I hope to return in a month, please approve, Venerable," Lin Yifan answered.

Mastering Martial Arts was not an overnight matter, so he wanted to first go back and save An Qi, and then come back to continue his studies.

"As long as you agree to learn, that's no problem," the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable responded.

Actually, he just wanted to see how Lin Yifan's capacity for learning was; if it wasn't satisfactory, he would kick Lin Yifan out without him even asking.

The Peach Blossom Valley was not a place anyone could enter or stay.

"Then please teach me, Venerable," Lin Yifan responded with a clasped fist and a bow. He was indeed curious to see how awesome the Unique Martial Arts of a Venerable could be.

"Good! Then I'll first teach you an entry-level Fist Technique— 'Ruyi Spring Fist'."

"'As You Wish Spring Spring Fist'? Why does this sound so awkward?" Lin Yifan muttered under his breath, utterly speechless.

He had thought it was going to be a powerful martial art, never realizing it would sound so effeminate.

However, before he could fully express his dismay, the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable mercilessly reminded him, "Remember! I will demonstrate it only once, and if you can't learn it, you must leave Peach Blossom Valley."

With that, he began to display his skills.

The sudden change in demeanor caught Lin Yifan off guard; he had thought the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable needed something from him, only to realize that was not the case.

Now, he could only focus his attention on the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable and grasp the profound mysteries of the 'As You Wish Spring Spring Fist'.

This was indeed a rare learning opportunity, one he did not want to miss.

After intently absorbing for a while, Lin Yifan discovered to his amazement that he could remember everything the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable demonstrated, ingraining it perfectly in his mind.

"How is this possible? I didn't have this ability before," Lin Yifan questioned.

If he had the ability to remember everything at a glance, he would have aced his middle school exams; he wouldn't have ended up in the worst high school, which led him to join the army directly.

"Could it be that falling off the cliff had unblocked the legendary governor and conception vessels? It can't be that melodramatic, can it?" Lin Yifan thought the more he pondered the more melodramatic it seemed, but he had to settle on that explanation for now.

The Peach Blossom Valley Venerable soon finished demonstrating the 'As You Wish Spring Spring Fist'. He then came over to inquire, "How about it? Did you learn it?"

"Probably, it seems, maybe, I should have learned it." Lin Yifan was not completely sure, feeling uncertain.

"Then show it to me," the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable said seriously.

This was a solemn matter, one that would determine the future development of his sect.

Lin Yifan, complying with the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable's request, personally demonstrated the beginner fist technique 'As You Wish Spring Spring Fist'.

"Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!"

With each punch, he moved as naturally as a fish swims in water, effortlessly and flawlessly.

Seeing Lin Yifan execute each move and stance of the 'As You Wish Spring Spring Fist' perfectly, the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable nodded in satisfaction. This was the result he wanted; this was the successor he sought.

On the other hand, An Qi was dazzled by Lin Yifan's outstanding performance; she never expected someone with such a photographic memory could truly exist in this world.

Now, she was infatuated like a girl with a crush, enamored with the prince of her dreams.

"So handsome!" An Qi couldn't help exclaiming.

Whether it was Lin Yifan's demeanor, his personality, or his loyalty in love, all deeply attracted her. Although she knew Lin Yifan was spoken for, as a woman who favored the retro style, she did not mind polygamy.

As Lin Yifan continued his demonstration, blissfully unaware that a gentle, kind, beautiful, and lovely woman had set her sights on him. What would he think if he knew?

A few minutes later, Lin Yifan had finished demonstrating the entire 'As You Wish Spring Spring Fist'; he then approached the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable, panting heavily and curiously asked, "Venerable, was my demonstration correct?"

"Correct, absolutely correct!" the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable replied with a grin, clearly pleased.

However, this was just the beginning. The real challenge was still to come.

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