Becoming a Saint Starts with Copying Martial Arts

Chapter 51 Elder Yun's Questions

Lin Qing was suddenly tempted. Each upgrade of the Rebirth Record would bring him great convenience, so the sooner the upgrade was done, the better.

However, as much as he was tempted, he had no way of getting his hands on what was in Master Han's secret room; at least for now, it was a pipe dream.

Suddenly, a thought struck him: someone might possess the Heavenly Dust Sand and the Moon Shadow Stone—that person was Yun Tianxing.

He had previously visited the library to read and overheard Yun Tianxing say that he possessed many rare treasures, accumulated from his travels throughout the country in his early years, which might include Heavenly Dust Sand and Moon Shadow Stone.

Lin Qing was resting and had nothing to do, so he got up and headed straight for the library.

When he arrived at his destination, Yun Tianxing was fishing on a large gray-white rock, as usual.

Lin Qing didn't dare to disturb him, so he waited on the side for a full half hour. Yun Tianxing seemed tired and yawned.

"Young man Lin, you are quite polite. Tell me, what do you need from me?" Yun Tianxing stood up and looked Lin Qing up and down with a smile.

"Elder Yun understands me best. Do you have any Moonshadow Stones or Heavenly Dust Sand here?" Lin Qing asked.

Yun Tianxing raised an eyebrow: "Why do you want this?"

"I have a friend who urgently needs these two materials. He says he wants to forge a divine weapon." Lin Qing casually made up a reason. He knew Yun Tianxing's temperament. The more casual he acted, the more Yun Tianxing would like it.

Sure enough, Yun Tianxing rolled his eyes: "I don't have any Heavenly Dust Sand here, but I do have one Moon Shadow Stone. However, this item is extremely valuable; no amount of silver can buy it. What do you want to exchange it for?"

"I wonder what Elder Yun wants?" Lin Qing asked.

"What I want, I'm afraid you can't give me." Yun Tianxing shook his head, lay down on a rattan chair next to him, and suddenly changed the subject, "I heard that you passed the town's Soul Division's assessment a few days ago and have already cultivated the Eight Formations of the Spirit Serpent to the Transcendent Realm?"

"Old Yun's information network is indeed very accurate," Lin Qingying said.

"Any martial art, even the most common one, requires extremely high martial arts talent to reach the highest level. I don't quite believe that such a martial arts prodigy could be born in this small county. Demonstrate it for me right here," Yun Tianxing said slowly.

"it is good."

Lin Qing immediately demonstrated the Eight Strikes of the Serpent. After completing the eight moves, he continued with five more moves, for a total of thirteen moves. The moves were fluid, seamless, and perfectly integrated.

A hint of surprise flashed in Yun Tianxing's eyes: "You really have reached the pinnacle of skill. A golden phoenix has flown out of a chicken coop. Your martial arts talent is indeed very high."

"Elder Yun, how about giving me the Moon Shadow Stone? I'll repay you tenfold when I become a top martial artist in the future," Lin Qing said with a smile.

"It's not impossible. I'll ask you a few questions, and if you answer them well, I'll give them to you," Yun Tianxing said leisurely.

"Please speak, Elder Yun." Lin Qing was overjoyed.

"My first question is, why do you practice martial arts?"

"First, to protect myself; second, to protect my relatives and friends; and third, to protect all living beings," Lin Qing blurted out.

"Oh? With your meager abilities, how can you protect the common people?" Yun Tianxing raised an eyebrow.

"Being weak now doesn't mean I'll be weak in the future. I was born into poverty and know how difficult it is for the poor to survive. If I ever possess supreme power, I will surely stand up for the people of the world," Lin Qing said in a deep voice.

"Confident, responsible, and decisive, not bad." Yun Tianxing nodded slightly, then changed the subject, "My second question is, throughout my life I have traveled far and wide, pursuing the ultimate in martial arts. In my life I have seen that a sword can kill, and it can also stop killing; strength can destroy a city, and it can also build one. What puzzles me is, what is the ultimate goal of this power and this path?"

"The ultimate goal of martial arts that I pursue is not to dominate the world for a moment, but to uphold the righteousness in my heart forever," Lin Qing said softly.

"Interesting." Yun Tianxing pondered for a moment and uttered two words softly. "Young Lin, I originally had one last question, but now it seems unnecessary. I am very satisfied with your answer. I have high hopes for your future. Your talent and temperament are both outstanding. With just a little bit of luck, you will definitely achieve great things in the future."

"Then the Moonstone?" Lin Qing asked.

"Here you go, but when you become stronger in the future, you will need to do something for me. Don't worry, this matter will definitely be within your capabilities and will not truly threaten your life."

"Okay, I agree," Lin Qing said.

Yun Tianxing said no more, got up and went back to the house. When he returned, he had a moon-white oval stone in his hand. It was hollow and about the size of a watermelon, but it was very light in his hand.

"Thank you, Elder Yun. May I ask where I can find Heavenly Dust Sand?" Lin Qing asked again.

"I don't know. Perhaps you'll have to go to the prefectural city. Such rare items are hard to come by in this small place," Yun Tianxing pondered.

Lin Qing said no more, turned and left, his mind already preoccupied with Han Shantong's secret room.

...

Time flies, and two more days have passed in the blink of an eye. Lin Qing continues his daily routine of practicing martial arts and collecting corpses.

With his progress in mastering the Tathagata Fist Manual steadily increasing, he had a feeling that he would be able to master the third move in ten days at most.

However, the internal strength training method that Lin Qing applied for was not delivered for a long time, and he was getting a little impatient.

"Although the Tathagata Fist Manual can enhance my combat strength, once we arrive in the prefectural city, what matters is my cultivation level and the quantity of my internal energy. I must strengthen these two aspects as soon as possible; I can't delay any longer."

Lin Qing decided not to wait any longer; he would go and ask in person. If there was really no hope, then he would look for another way.

...

The Zhenhun Division's treasury compound is nearby, and it is managed by a special person. The person on duty is a round-faced fat man who calls himself Manager Lei.

"You mean the internal strength training method? It requires approval from above before it can be issued. If you have any questions, go find Magistrate Lu. It has nothing to do with me," Manager Lei replied casually, reclining in his chair.

Lin Qing turned and went out, his face darkening. Just as he had guessed, it really was Pang Tong who was behind it all.

Suddenly, Lei Guanshi's voice came from behind him again.

"I remember now, Lord Pang came to see me before and specifically told me that if you have any questions, go to Dengyun Tower to find him."

"I understand," Lin Qing replied.

Dengyun Tower is the tallest and most central building in the Zhenhun Division.

It used to be Cheng Yannian's residence, but now it has been occupied by Pang Tong.

After a moment's thought, Lin Qing decided to go and see Pang Tong to see what he was up to.

It's not impossible for him to find a method for cultivating internal strength on his own, but it's very difficult. A good method is even more difficult to find; even with a lot of money, it's not guaranteed that you can buy one.

Before long, Lin Qing arrived at the courtyard in front of Dengyun Tower. After announcing his arrival, he was led in by a servant and entered the courtyard. As soon as he entered, he saw Pang Tong practicing martial arts in the courtyard.

His movements were swift and agile, each move brimming with astonishing power, and every punch he threw produced a thunderous roar.

At one moment, Pang Tong suddenly lunged forward and punched a large, gray-white rock about half a person's height in front of him.

In an instant, accompanied by a series of crackling sounds, fine cracks appeared on the gray-white boulder, and then it collapsed completely, turning into dozens of stones of varying sizes.

Pang Tong slowly finished his practice, then turned and glanced back at everyone: "Do you know what hidden strength is?"

"I don't know," Lin Qing replied. He had some understanding, but he had never practiced it himself and his knowledge was still very superficial.

"A martial artist with internal strength can inject force into the enemy's body and cause damage from within if his punches and kicks hit the opponent."

Imagine if that punch I just threw had landed on someone, the hidden force would have instantly turned their internal organs into a pool of blood.

"The difference between hidden strength and overt strength is subtle, yet their combat power is worlds apart."