The long boat sailed with the wind, the water flowed gently.

The young man wore a profound robe, with a sword at his side, his spirit restrained, sitting quietly in the black canopy, his garment hanging calmly on both sides, as peaceful as the expression on his brows.

"Young Master Li~~" The boatman nodded courteously, greeted him, and then pushed the bamboo pole, setting the green water in motion.

Yet in his words, there was a faint, barely perceptible hint of contempt.

Everyone knew that Young Master Li was Master Li's apprentice.

And why he was taken in as a disciple by Master Li, it had long spread outside, and that was caution.

On his first day in the Black Market, he went home sick, thus escaping the Wei family's assassination.

But the girl named Wen Xiaoqiao who was partnered with him wasn't so lucky.

Master Li was old, wanted to pass on his legacy, so he chose this cautious and fortunate young man... luck definitely played a part...

To put it back, this Young Master Li's strength is just an ordinary Ninth Grade, still using a bow.

Over time, getting to know him well, many Inner Sect Disciples in the Blood Saber Sect looked down on him.

So, everyone knew this Young Master Li was an Inner Sect Disciple, but the Inner Sect token and the gold residence token had yet to be handed to him.

In Silver Creek, where are there any Inner Sect Disciples living in tent areas?

Not to mention the Inner Sect, even Outer Sect Disciples of the Blood Saber Sect do not live here.

Every additional day Li Yuan stayed in the tent area, he became a joke to everyone.

This sign began more than a month ago, who knows which curious person discovered that this officially recognized Inner Sect Disciple was actually still living in the tent area, and then... it spread.

And then, someone found the reason, which was because the quota for the "Silver Creek Core Residential Area" was limited, and Li Yuan's place was taken by a later genius, pushing him back in line.

Yu Mao also quietly talked to Li Yuan about this matter, and after saying it, Yu Mao somewhat avoided Li Yuan.

He befriended Senior Brother Li because he valued that Senior Brother Li was an Inner Sect Disciple, was Master Li's disciple.

But he "distanced" himself from Senior Brother Li, because Senior Brother Li was a marginalized Inner Sect Disciple, someone who could be pushed around but was powerless.

These things, Li Yuan understood in his heart.

...

Tap...

While he was thinking, a soft sound broke his thoughts.

It was the bamboo pole tapping the shore.

The boatman used the current, slowly bringing the boat ashore, then said: "Young Master Li, we've arrived."

"Hmm..."

Li Yuan then got up, jumped off the boat, heading toward North City.

"Young Master Li, good morning..."

"Young Master Li, visiting the Black Market..."

"Young Master Li, looking good today... haha..."

Wherever Li Yuan went, many people greeted him, both acquaintances and strangers.

No matter how much contempt there was for Li Yuan within the Blood Saber Sect, no matter if these people harbored hidden disdain, it didn't stop them from being courteous to Li Yuan.

However, this courtesy was entirely out of respect for Master Li.

They were respectful of Master Li's disciple, not Li Yuan himself.

Li Yuan walked, observing his surroundings as usual.

Suddenly, a noisy crying and clamor came from afar, accompanied by a crowd seemingly chasing after something.

Upon closer look, he saw carts drawn by oxen pulling cages covered in black cloth moving, forming a long line, with some empty carts ahead returning.

The wind blew the black cloth, revealing figures sitting numbly inside the cages.

The people chasing were buyers, such a large-scale commotion would reveal a lot of "hidden treasures" that they usually kept hidden, and they could purchase them directly once they tracked them down.

Li Yuan's expression slightly tightened, grabbing an attendant maintaining order, asking: "Why relocate?"

The attendant was initially impatient, but upon seeing Li Yuan, instantly became respectful: "Young Master Li, there's no more Central City after this!

All these living goods are moved to North City.

In this way, it's convenient, as living goods originally came through the Silver Creek North Port from outside the county.

Now, as soon as they dock on the island, they're at the trading point, saving a lot of trouble."

Li Yuan asked curiously: "Why relocate then?"

"Young Master Li, I don't know either..."

"But has something strange happened?"

"Not really... but the relocation order came from above.

They say the Wei family hid a lot of poisons and hidden weapons in Central City, and if accidentally triggered, it would cause greater casualties, so the alley to Central City is completely sealed."

Li Yuan released his grip, letting the attendant leave, then hurried toward North City.

All along the way, the ox carts moved in the same direction as him, and the resentment emanating from the cages could be felt even through the black cloth.

An incense stick's time later, Li Yuan arrived at an unnamed small pavilion.

"Here?"

Master Li was still lying in the deck chair, leisurely rocking, and his injury showed no sign of significant recovery, just slightly better than three months ago.

Li Yuan said: "Teacher, all those people from Central City have moved over to our place."

Master Li said: "Let them move, better here than in Central City."

Li Yuan hesitantly asked, "Central City... was it really closed because the Wei Family had hidden a lot of poison and hidden weapons?"

After asking this, the air suddenly fell silent.

Master Li said, "The Sect Leader has come out of seclusion; this is his order."

"Then why?" Li Yuan felt he had every reason to inquire further because the developments were becoming very strange.

Master Li said, "You are my student, so I can tell you the Sect Leader's exact words...but if you let it leak out, it will definitely cause turmoil in the Black Market, and if the Black Market falls apart, the Blood Saber Sect will not let you go."

Li Yuan nodded and said, "I won't say anything."

Master Li said, "The Sect Leader said, we can't let it continue killing."

It?

Li Yuan felt his heart jump, goosebumps rose densely, and his blood turned cold.

Indeed, after going around and around, it returned to his initial suspicion. The Wei Family's informant was just an external excuse, or perhaps there really was an informant, but they were taking the blame for this.

Because the Black Market must not be in chaos, nor can the location be changed.

This Lake Heart Island has a naturally favorable position, making it easy for external goods to flow in, thus promoting the prosperity of the Black Market, bringing many benefits to the Blood Saber Sect.

Suppressing the fear in his heart, Li Yuan said, "Teacher, then how can we deal with it?"

Master Li's expression was also very serious. He swallowed and said, "The Sect Leader only said to leave Central City empty, and it... will not come out.

As for dealing with it, the Sect Leader didn't say, but since it's sealed off, it must be that it can't be dealt with.

This matter ends here. Just keep away from Central City."

"I understand... but what exactly is it?"

"No one knows... you can consider it a ghostly tale or something else.

Alright...

Yuan'Er, go back to your cultivation. By early next spring, you should be able to switch to Shadow Blood.

I need to see you switch to Shadow Blood before I can be at ease..."

Li Yuan picked up the cultivation skill and was about to leave when Master Li called him again.

"Yuan'Er, the residences in the Inner Sect's core area are limited and there are no vacancies at the moment, so... the token has not been given to you yet. Don't overthink it..."

Li Yuan paused in his tracks.

When it came to this issue, he couldn't ignore it, so he said, "Teacher, does the sect think I'm just an ordinary Ninth Grade who only knows how to use bows and arrows? So, what should have been given to me was snatched away by someone else?"

Master Li wasn't surprised that he knew this, but smiled faintly, "Feeling impatient?"

"Yes."

"If you're feeling wronged, go practice with your blade, cultivate, and there will be opportunities in the future."

Li Yuan said, "I've recently been learning the blade, and have had some success. I'd like to ask Teacher for guidance."

"Heh, still unwilling to accept it... well, if young people don't even have this bit of spirit, they cannot become a martial artist." Master Li smiled, stood up, and said, "This strike, is it Spring Thunder? Let me see how much you've grasped."

"Yes."

Li Yuan respectfully saluted, then stepped back, about to draw his sword.

Master Li said, "Hold on, use the long-handled blade."

Li Yuan approached the weapon rack and picked up a nearly two-meter long-handled blade.

The moment he held the blade, he felt an incredibly comfortable extension, as if it was an extension of his own arm.

The young man grasped the long blade and suddenly clutched the hilt.

The air seemed to pause for a moment, and the nearly two-meter-long blade seemed gripped by an iron hand, suddenly emitting a low, resonant hum, a sound from the blade.

Master Li's eyes suddenly widened!

"The chant of Brahma!"

In the next moment, the young man wielding the long blade, slashed through the air, tearing it apart, with a continuous violent roar.

Accompanied by the snow-like blade light descending from the sky, rushing to the ground, the dust scattered, the smoke churned before it even landed.

But the blade did not reach the ground.

Because those five fingers held the hilt firmly, slicing through the air, causing a bang like thunder in broad daylight, exploding in the small pavilion.

The surrounding airflow surged like an angry tide, crashing to both sides, fiercely pushing and expelling the dust!

All around, the miscellaneous taskpeople and passersby stopped to watch.

"The long blade is so satisfying!" Li Yuan praised, then sheathed the blade, saluted, and looked at Master Li, asking, "Teacher, how was this strike?"

Master Li hadn't reacted for a long time before saying, "Spring Thunder yields the chant of Brahma, Jingzhe births the dragon's roar, leaping into the abyss following ghostly wails... These are signs of reaching Great Success, achievable only through Enlightenment!

Your strike of Spring Thunder has evoked the chant of Brahma... you..."

Li Yuan said, "Student did not fail Teacher's expectations and was fortunate enough to comprehend one strike."

Master Li's breathing suddenly became rapid, looking at the young man before him with enthusiastic eyes, repeatedly saying, "Good! Good!! Good!!!"

Then his lips twitched, he couldn't help but burst into laughter, then said, "Old Wu has a genius disciple, does Li Yu's disciple not count as a genius?

Originally, I thought it was just about a room, a few months early or late wouldn't matter.

But since you mastered Spring Thunder to this level in just over three months, that room is yours.

We are cautious and low-key, but not forbearant nor humiliated.

Li Yuan, if I arrange a battle between siblings for you, will you dare to accept the challenge?"

Li Yuan glanced silently at what was his "119~190" and then at Master Li's "140(180)~145(210)", calmly saying, "Yuan doesn't compete, but if what is rightfully Yuan's is taken by someone else, or if Yuan's teacher is disrespected, then Yuan will not sit by idly..."

He closed his eyes slightly, clasped his fists, and said quietly, "Yuan dare not disappoint Teacher."

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