12dz Chapter 226 Lingyu Descends the Mountain
Chapter 226 Lingyu Descends the Mountain
Chapter 226 Lingyu Descends the Mountain
In a courtyard on Longhu Mountain, two figures, one old and one young, both radiating golden light, were rapidly colliding.
Before long, the younger man waved his hands repeatedly, panting heavily as he begged for mercy.
"No, Grandpa, I'm no match for you. I admit defeat."
The two fighting in the courtyard were Zhang Chulan, who had come to Longhu Mountain, and Tian Jinzhong, who had recovered his health.
Tian Jinzhong was once captured while searching for Zhang Huaiyi, which resulted in the abolition of his cultivation.
He had even contemplated suicide, but his master, Zhang Jingqing, told him...
'No matter how painful it is, live on! When you can't bear it anymore, remember that's when you're on your way to self-improvement.'
Adhering to the philosophy of cultivation, Tian Jinzhong has persevered until now. He thought his life was about to end, but the emergence of Douyi's personal mall gave him hope.
Since Zhang Zhiwei used the "Healing Light" item to restore Tian Jinzhong's originally disabled body, his body, which was originally unable to circulate Qi, has been remodeled and he has become an extraordinary person again.
After Tian Jinzhong transformed back into an extraordinary being, his previously dormant heart was rekindled.
Upon revisiting Longhu Mountain, Zhang Chulan immediately visited his advisor, Tian Jinzhong, after climbing the mountain. In high spirits because he had returned to being an extraordinary being, Tian Jinzhong pulled Zhang Chulan aside for a sparring match.
Upon hearing Zhang Chulan's surrender, Tian Jinzhong laughed loudly, "Hahaha, Chulan, you still need to practice your Golden Light Mantra."
Zhang Chulan stood beside his advisor with a forced smile, while cautiously glancing at Tian Jinzhong out of the corner of his eye. He never expected his advisor to be so capable!
He didn't hold back during the sparring session; he simply couldn't beat his master, who hadn't practiced martial arts for decades.
Although Tian Jinzhong had not cultivated for a long time, he was once a legitimate disciple of the Celestial Master and a genius youth qualified to learn the Celestial Master's Mansion's Five Thunder Orthodox Method.
Moreover, he had followed many of his fellow disciples from the Celestial Master's Mansion down the mountain to participate in the war, and his cultivation had been practiced for many years by the time it was abolished. Tian Jinzhong's actual combat strength was not low.
Without Zhang Chulan fighting desperately, he is indeed no match for Tian Jinzhong right now.
Tian Jinzhong knew Zhang Chulan's purpose in coming up the mountain, and after sparring with him, he decided not to bother him anymore.
"Your senior brother is in the pavilion on the back mountain right now. Go find him yourself. I'll cultivate for a while longer."
After bidding farewell to Tian Jinzhong, Zhang Chulan immediately set off for the back mountain. Guided by a Taoist priest along the way, he successfully found the pavilion that Tian Jinzhong had mentioned.
At this moment, Zhang Zhiwei was sitting in the pavilion, playing Go with his apprentice Zhang Lingyu. When he saw Zhang Chulan arrive, he said without even looking up.
"You've arrived. You've met your advisor from Jinzhong, haven't you? You sparred with him?"
"I've met you. Master Jinzhong is indeed formidable. I am no match for you at all," Zhang Chulan said hastily, cupping his hands in greeting.
After Zhang Zhiwei placed his piece, he looked up at him, and Zhang Lingyu, who was opposite him, immediately put down his piece and stood behind the old master.
"Chu Lan, in the blink of an eye you've reached this level. With your skill, it's time to learn the second half of the lightning technique." Zhang Zhiwei suddenly changed the subject.
"However, the transmission of thunder magic in our Celestial Master's Mansion is subject to testing, and we cannot just pass it on to you casually."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Chulan immediately knelt down and bowed, saying, "Master, whatever the test, I will accept it. I will go through fire and water without hesitation! Even if I fail, it is because I, Chulan, am incompetent, and I will not have the slightest complaint."
Seeing Zhang Chulan's resolute expression, Zhang Zhiwei waved his hand impatiently.
"Come on, neither of you two ever tells the truth. If I really gave you a life-threatening mission, would you go or not?"
Zhang Chulan, who had been exposed by Zhang Zhiwei, smiled awkwardly.
Zhang Zhiwei looked at Zhang Chulan, whose face was full of mischievousness, and sighed.
"Hey, you really are related by blood. You two are both so clever. Get up now, the Spirit Jade will pass on the advancement method to you later."
Zhang Chulan glanced at Zhang Lingyu standing behind Zhang Zhiwei and nodded to Zhang Lingyu.
Then Zhang Zhiwei continued speaking to Zhang Chulan.
"Besides teaching you advanced lightning techniques, I also have another favor to ask of you today,"
"Master, please tell me, Chu Lan will definitely handle it well."
Seeing Zhang Chulan looking like he was facing a formidable enemy, Zhang Zhiwei smiled and told him not to be nervous.
"Why are you so nervous? It's nothing serious."
"After you finish learning the advanced techniques, Lingyu will go down the mountain with you. At that time, you will take him to Nadutong in North China. I have already spoken with Chairman Zhao. Lingyu will join the special operations team in North China and act with you."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Chulan looked at Zhang Lingyu in surprise.
"Junior Uncle wants to join the action team? But I remember our North China action team is already full."
Zhang Zhiwei nodded and continued, "Lingyu has been staying in the mountains for too long these past few years. He also wanted to go out and gain some experience, so I asked Chairman Zhao to help arrange it."
"As for the Manchu issue you mentioned, I really don't know much about it. You can ask them when you get back."
Zhang Chulan nodded subconsciously. Although he didn't know the specifics, he assumed that the higher-ups had already made arrangements.
Suddenly he realized the meaning behind Zhang Zhiwei's words and looked at Zhang Lingyu curiously.
"Hey, did Junior Uncle want to go down the mountain for training on his own?"
Zhang Chulan never expected that Zhang Lingyu, who was only focused on cultivating the Tao, would suggest leaving the mountain on his own. He subconsciously thought that Zhang Zhiwei had forced him to leave the mountain.
Zhang Lingyu nodded and said seriously, "Yes, my cultivation has progressed slowly in the mountains over the years. I thought that going down the mountain to gain experience might help my cultivation."
Although Zhang Lingyu's words were perfectly reasonable, Zhang Chulan always felt that he had some ulterior motive.
Even Zhang Zhiwei, who was sitting in the chair, felt that his disciple was hiding something from him. He, who usually only wanted to cultivate, strangely suggested that he go down the mountain to gain some experience.
Zhang Lingyu's explanation only contained his desire for cultivation. As his master, he couldn't find any fault with Zhang Lingyu and could only find a place to watch over him.
When Zhang Chulan saw Zhang Zhiwei's eyes, he immediately realized that the Celestial Master had specially summoned him up the mountain today, probably so that he could secretly keep an eye on Zhang Lingyu!
After nodding secretly to Zhang Zhiwei, he followed Zhang Lingyu to the open space next to the pavilion to learn advanced lightning techniques.
After conveying the important information about the Thunder Technique, Zhang Lingyu said to him.
"Chu Lan, the advanced thunder technique is a closely guarded secret of our Celestial Master's Mansion. You must remember not to pass it on to outsiders, not even your future children. To pass on the thunder technique, you must obtain the consent of the current Celestial Master."