Chapter 279
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Chapter 279: Passing on the Skills
Upon returning home, Wang Chen had already reverted to his true form.
He had possessed the Thousand Transformations for quite some time, growing increasingly adept at using this extraordinary artifact to disguise his identity, enabling him to blend seamlessly into complex environments.
Now, Wang Chen’s disguise technique could be considered masterful.
Altering his appearance was merely the first layer; reshaping his physique and aura delved deeper. Coupled with the Perfected Level Breath Concealment Technique, even if the Purple Palace were to scrutinize him, Wang Chen would remain unfazed, regardless of the cultivation level of Qi Training practitioners.
As Wang Chen stepped inside, he noticed the landlord’s young son squatting on the ground, engrossed in counting ants.
Hearing the noise, the boy quickly looked up, offering a shy smile as he stood and softly greeted, “Uncle Wang.”
This little guy had just celebrated his tenth birthday, yet he resembled a child of eight or nine.
With a large head and a frail body, his features were pleasant; he was likely to mature into a handsome young man.
Wang Chen, having recently rented the place, knew little about Lady Ye and her family, not even their names.
Such a polite child.
He smiled, gently patting the boy’s head, and said, “Just call me Brother Wang. What’s your name?”
The little guy timidly replied, “Brother Wang, my name is Ye Feifan, and my sister’s name is Ye Feifei.”
“Hmm.”
Wang Chen nodded. “A fine name.”
Perhaps emboldened by Wang Chen’s friendly demeanor, the boy looked up and inquired, “Brother Wang, my mother says I can’t cultivate. Is there any way for me to train as well?”
His eyes shone with longing and hope.
“Cultivating immortality requires innate talent, specifically a strong root bone.”
Wang Chen patiently explained, “Without the necessary root bone for cultivation, training is impossible. Brother Wang’s abilities are limited, so I can’t assist you.”
“Oh, I see…”
Ye Feifan’s head drooped in disappointment. “Thank you, Brother Wang.”
The sparkle in his eyes dimmed.
For some reason, this little guy suddenly reminded Wang Chen of his former self.
Or perhaps the original owner.
After a moment’s thought, he said, “Although you can’t cultivate, you can learn martial arts! Reaching the Innate Realm isn’t much weaker than being a Qi Training cultivator.”
“Really?”
Ye Feifan’s face lit up with surprise and delight; he lifted his head again and asked, “Brother Wang, do you know martial arts?”
Wang Chen smiled. “Just a bit.”
“That’s fantastic!”
Ye Feifan immediately turned and dashed into the room. He soon returned, clutching a clay jar.
Under Wang Chen’s puzzled gaze, the little guy suddenly hurled the jar onto the ground.
With a resounding “bang,” the clay jar shattered into fragments.
Shiny spirit fragments tumbled out from inside!
Ye Feifan picked up all the fragments and held them in his hands in front of Wang Chen, stammering, “Brother Wang, this is all I have. Can you teach me martial arts?”
The spirit fragments he held didn’t add up to even one spirit fragment.
Wang Chen paused for a moment, then nodded and replied, “Alright.”
He reached out and took all the spirit fragments Ye Feifan was holding into his sleeve.
Wang Chen certainly didn’t need these fragments, but accepting them was fundamentally different from not accepting them.
The former was an exchange; the latter was charity.
Although these spirit fragments were not worth much, Wang Chen was willing to give him a chance that could change his fate.
“Thank you, Brother Wang! Thank you!”
Ye Feifan immediately knelt down, wanting to bow to Wang Chen.
Despite his young age, he was quite sensible, knowing that Wang Chen would not agree to teach him martial arts for the sake of these fragments.
He could only express his gratitude in this way.
But Ye Feifan couldn’t kneel down.
Wang Chen gently supported him and said seriously, “I’m not taking you as a disciple, so no need for such formalities.”
Normally, Wang Chen wouldn’t have the qualification to take disciples until he broke through to open a house.
However, this was merely a sect rule, and since he was currently a loose cultivator, that rule held no meaning.
But Wang Chen also couldn’t take on disciples.
In half a year, after obtaining the spirit pill, he would advance to the Purple Palace and leave this place.
Having multiple disciples would mean multiple ties and fates.
Wang Chen asked, “Can you read?”
“Mm!”
Ye Feifan nodded vigorously and replied, “I’ve learned.”
“Okay then.”
Wang Chen smiled gently and said, “As long as your mother agrees, I’ll teach you martial arts. If she doesn’t, I’ll have to return all these spirit fragments to you.”
Although learning martial arts wasn’t stealing, Wang Chen wouldn’t teach it privately.
First, the guardian had to agree!
“Huh?”
Ye Feifan’s eyes went wide in surprise.
Wang Chen patted his head and laughed, “Let’s talk when your mother comes back.”
As it turned out, after dinner, Lady Ye brought Ye Feifan to visit.
She insisted that her son bow three times to Wang Chen, then said, “Brother Wang, my child lacks the root bone for cultivation, so I’m asking you to teach him some self-defense skills. I will be very grateful.”
In fact, there were many martial artists in the City of Ten Thousand Cultivators, even specialized martial arts schools.
Although Lady Ye’s life was challenging, she could still afford to pay for her son’s training fees.
However, she worried that Ye Feifan might be bullied by his peers at a martial arts school, so finding a reliable martial master was not easy.
So she put it off.
Wang Chen, being a guest in her home and a high-level Qi Training cultivator who was willing to teach Ye Feifan, was naturally a great option for her.
Even though Wang Chen stated he would not take on disciples, she still insisted on showing her gratitude.
Thus, the matter was settled.
That very night, Wang Chen taught Ye Feifan an introductory chant for the Pure Yang Technique.
Although the name "Pure Yang Technique" sounded ordinary, it was a top-tier inner power technique that could be cultivated all the way to the Innate Realm, belonging to the secret manuals of martial arts.
Wang Chen had acquired this inner power technique during his time as a celestial guardian in Da Qian.
Since it was of no use to him, it was only fitting to teach it to Ye Feifan.
The Pure Yang Technique shared similar characteristics with the Five Element Technique, being balanced and harmonious, making it nearly impossible to go astray during cultivation, while also being quite powerful.
Then Wang Chen discovered that Ye Feifan had a remarkable memory; he only needed to explain the introductory part of the Pure Yang Technique twice for Ye Feifan to remember it and recite it on the spot.
Of course, mere rote memorization wouldn’t enable him to grasp the inner power technique.
Wang Chen explained the essence of the Pure Yang Technique based on his understanding, as well as the basic knowledge of martial arts.
He encouraged Ye Feifan to slowly comprehend and practice it on his own.
In the following days, Wang Chen periodically went to the marketplace to sell talismans and returned home to teach Ye Feifan martial arts at night.
Thus, he truly became part of Lady Ye’s family.
As Wang Chen’s skills in talisman making improved, the talismans he sold were quickly bought up, and his reputation grew day by day.
The number of spirit stones he earned continued to increase!
