Lin Zheyu could cultivate to the Qi Blood Four Transformations, evidently he had practiced other cultivation techniques.

“Mr. Zhao, is your main cultivation technique also a fist skill?”

“The Bull Demon Sect was merely one branch among many of the Celestial Saint Sect, primarily focusing on fist skills.”

“If Mr. Zhao’s main cultivation technique isn’t a fist skill, wanting to switch mid-way to the Bull Demon Sect’s technique would be somewhat unprofitable.”

“After all, the Bull Demon Sect’s power isn’t very strong, in the Central Plains where experts are everywhere, it ranks mid to low tier.”

“Thus, very few have heard of the Bull Demon Sect.”

“I only learned about it by chance during the palace examination, when I heard other friends talking about it.”

said Xi Shixin.

At the age of forty or so, changing to another cultivation technique is quite challenging, requiring a redo of the stages like practicing the flesh, bone forging, organs refinement, and others.

It would require considerable time and effort.

Especially when the main cultivation technique and the new technique you’re switching to are quite different.

“No, my main cultivation technique is the saber skill.”

“To comprehend ‘power’, and to transform ‘power’ into ‘intent’ is very difficult.”

“I want to try and see if the subsequent cultivation techniques of Wild Bull Fist can advance my fist power further.”

Lin Zheyu laughed and gestured towards the Golden Scale Blade in his hand.

He habitually concealed his strengths, leaving others without an accurate judgment of his abilities.

“I see, but this idea of yours might fall through.”

“The cultivation techniques inherited from the Celestial Saint Sect have extremely high demands on ‘power’, making cultivation exceptionally challenging, hence they spread the Wild Bull Fist widely for a broad disciple selection.”

“Moreover, it is said that the major powers in the Central Plains only accept young disciples, and those over twenty-five have no chance of becoming true disciples.”

Luo Chengwen chuckled and said, “I think the Bull Demon Sect probably operates the same way.”

“I see, thank you both for the clarification.”

Lin Zheyu laughed and cupped his hands towards the two of them.

Indeed, befriending the sons of noble families is the best way to gather information.

Previously, he had obtained much useful information from Xu Qin Yi and others.

“It’s impressive that Mr. Xi has participated in the palace examination, your scholarly talent is truly extraordinary!”

“May I boldly ask, Mr. Xi, why you abandoned literature for martial arts?”

“Studying to the palace examination level, at the very least you’d be a Tanhua, a far better future than practicing martial arts.”

The woman sitting opposite Xi Shixin blinked her eyes and asked curiously.

The woman’s name was Ke Wanyue, also a little genius.

Aside from those seeking breakthrough opportunities, those who would painstakingly spend months traveling from Bafang City to the Central Plains are young talents seeking better development.

Of more than eighty people who set off together with Guangxuan Escort Agency, there were over twenty young talents.

“Everyone has their own ambitions, I suppose.”

Xi Shixin pondered for a while and spoke with a slightly sentimental tone.

He had no intention of explaining and remained silent after speaking.

“Hmm…?”

Ke Wanyue blinked her big eyes, looking at Xi Shixin expectantly.

Seeing Xi Shixin with no intention of explaining, a look of disappointment involuntarily emerged on her face.

Ke Wanyue possessed quite good talent, was very pure, giving a sense of being simple and sweet, whatever thoughts she had were easily discernible.

Anyone with discerning eyes could see that Ke Wanyue was interested in Xi Shixin.

“Haha, Shixin, how about you explain a bit more, look at how anxious Miss Ke is.” Luo Chengwen laughed heartily.

He himself was also very interested in Xi Shixin’s reason for abandoning literature for martial arts.

As a member of the Luo Clan in Bafang City, Luo Chengwen had considerable knowledge about Great Wei, far surpassing those like Xu Qin Yi from small towns.

As far as he knew, Great Wei had a peculiar official system, where high-ranking officials at specific levels possessed incredibly frightening strength.

Even those who previously had never practiced martial arts were like this.

For instance, the Prefect of Bafang City had entered the officialdom through the imperial examination, steadily climbing up to the position of Prefect of Bafang City.

Luo Chengwen had heard from his grandfather that the Prefect of Bafang City’s strength was formidable, and even the four major powers in Bafang City were apprehensive of him.

He speculated that these high-ranking officials’ ability to leap from powerless scholars to profound strength might have some connection to their official token.

“There’s no particular reason, just a personal dislike for constraint.”

Xi Shixin smiled and spoke softly.

Lin Zheyu’s eyes flashed with a hint of regret.

What a pity, almost managed to catch another scoop.

Regarding official-related information about Great Wei, Lin Zheyu was extremely curious, yet unfortunately had no means of acquiring it.

While in Songyi City, through Xu Qin Yi and others, he could only learn some surface-level details.

Crackle~

The campfire burned, emitting crackling sounds.

Lin Zheyu sat among a group of young talents, silently listening to their conversations.

From these talented youths’ chat, he often gleaned much useful information.

“Xiaohei, go catch another beast.”

Seeing the roasted meat almost finished, Lin Zheyu called out to Xiaohei, who was barbecuing together with Liang Yunhui in the distance.

His way of blending into this group of young talents was through a culinary offensive.

Even though the young talents were accompanied by powerful elders from their families, hunting beasts in unfamiliar forests wasn’t an easy task.

Along their journey, they often had to resort to eating dry rations, occasionally having the luck to hunt one or two beasts.

Since Lin Zheyu arrived, they enjoyed the beautiful life of having roasted meat to eat every night.

“Really envy you, having such an intelligent beast with spiritual sense.”

Luo Chengwen looked at Xiaohei, who charged into the forest, and said enviously.

Not just him, Ke Wanyue, Xi Shixin, and others were also quite envious.

Beasts as clever as Xiaohei do exist, but are very rare, and their strength is formidable, even if one captures them, they are difficult to tame.

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