chsdbacks Chapter 25 The Beautiful Woman Su Ru
Chapter 25 The Beautiful Woman Su Ru
The next morning.
As the sun rises, it casts its golden rays across the sky.
Within the secluded valley, the air is fresh, the flowers and trees are lush, and flocks of birds chirp.
Xu Yan stood on a blue stone, facing the rising sun, moving like a crane and still like a pine tree, practicing the Pine and Crane Longevity Fist over and over again.
Just then, a sword light flew in.
Song Daren suddenly stopped, jumped off the Ten Tigers Sword, and silently watched Xu Yan from a distance.
The Qingyun Sect has strict rules and attaches great importance to the inheritance of its Taiji Xuanqing Dao Kung Fu.
Those who are not disciples of this sect are not permitted to teach the Taiji Xuanqing Dao.
If anyone is found to have secretly learned Qingyun Sect's martial arts techniques, they must be investigated thoroughly.
Other major sects with established traditions generally maintain the same attitude towards the inheritance of their own cultivation methods.
It was precisely because he had been familiar with the sect's rules since childhood that he knew the importance of the practitioners' methods.
In the days leading up to this, whenever Xu Yan went to Hongchuan River to practice his skills, he and Tian Ling'er tacitly avoided watching him.
This was the first time he had ever seen Xu Yan practice his martial arts.
"Is this the martial arts of immortals? Truly superb! At first glance, Brother Xu seems to have transformed into a crane!"
The thought flashed through Song Daren's mind.
Many cranes also live on Qingyun Mountain, especially on Tongtian Peak where the Changmen Sect is located, where there are people who raise cranes.
But looking at Xu Yan practicing his boxing at this moment, he felt that Xu Yan was more like a crane than those cranes.
Of course, he also understood that this was a resemblance in spirit and form.
Moreover, he also discovered that although Xu Yan seemed to be practicing only five moves, each set of punches was different.
This further convinced him that the immortal martial arts Xu Yan spoke of were indeed extraordinary.
Just then, Xu Yan finished his practice, took a step, and his figure swayed, covering several meters in a row, appearing not far from Song Daren.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Song Daren praised:
"Brother Xu's boxing style seems quite advanced, truly capturing the essence of the crane's spirit!"
"My boxing style is indeed related to cranes, and it's called 'Pine and Crane Longevity Boxing,' as described in a poem..."
Xu Yan smiled slightly and recited a poem he had loved in his previous life.
"Having cultivated a form resembling a crane, I sit beneath a thousand pines, carrying two volumes of scriptures. I come to inquire about the Way, but there is nothing more to say; the clouds are in the azure sky, the water is in the bottle..."
"This poem does indeed possess a Daoist charm!"
Upon hearing this, Song Daren also read it aloud, savoring it carefully, and full of praise.
A moment later, Song Daren released the Ten Tiger Swords, looked at Xu Yan who was carrying a small bundle, and said:
"Brother Xu, would you like me to give you a ride?"
"No need! Brother Song, just lead the way!"
Xu Yan had no intention of sharing a sword with Song Daren, this rough and boorish man.
If it weren't for the fact that there's a cultivation center on the back of Dazhu Peak, and it wouldn't be good for him, an outsider, to accidentally wander in, he could have gone up the mountain himself.
Song Daren didn't say much, and while flying low on his sword, he observed Xu Yan.
As a result, Xu Yan's figure flickered and swept several feet in one go. His whole person was like a fleeting shadow, stepping on treetops or mud and rocks. His movements were ghostly, leaving only a series of afterimages.
They were even faster than him.
"What bizarre movement technique!"
Song Daren was secretly surprised. He urged his magic sword again to keep pace with Xu Yan.
Xu Yan focused on practicing the Dragon-Shaped Flying Tiger Step and the Flying Spirit Soft Bone Body, without thinking much about anything else.
Although cultivators in this world possess considerable offensive power thanks to their treasures, they are not particularly outstanding in defense or flight.
Even Dao Xuan, who had advanced to the Taiqing Realm, was ambushed and severely injured by Cang Song, a cultivator in the Shangqing Realm, which shows how powerful he was.
In a short while, guided by Song Daren, Xu Yan crossed the back of Dazhu Peak and arrived near a courtyard on the front of the mountain.
A large and conspicuous hall stands here; it is the main hall of the Dazhu Peak lineage, "Shoujing Hall".
At this moment, in front of Shoujing Hall, Tian Ling'er was frequently looking towards the direction of the back mountain.
Not far from her, the two elders, Tian Buyi and Su Ru, led the other five disciples, waiting quietly, each with a look of curiosity in their eyes.
Tian Ling'er was the first to see her senior brother falling from the sky, but Xu Yan was not on the flying sword.
Just as she was about to ask a question in her confusion, a figure flashed out from behind her, landed steadily, and with a flick of his sleeve, revealed Xu Yan's tall figure.
"Ah, Brother Xu, you came up here all by yourself? Why didn't you ask your senior brother to show you around?"
Tian Ling'er rushed over and asked with a smile.
"Junior Sister, it's not that I don't want to help Brother Xu, but his agility is superb. He leaps through the mountains with more grace than a monkey, and his speed is by no means slow!"
Song Daren sheathed the Ten Tigers Sword and explained with a smile.
Xu Yan also said that his speed was acceptable and there was no need to trouble Brother Song.
Tian Ling'er chuckled and didn't dwell on the topic any further.
She took the bundle from Xu Yan's back like a dutiful wife, leading him forward, which made Xu Yan chuckle to himself.
Su Ru and Tian Buyi were just surprised by Xu Yan's speed, but seeing Tian Ling'er's enthusiasm, they exchanged a glance and pouted.
"This girl has really grown up; daughters are no longer under their mothers' control once they grow up!"
Tian Buyi felt even more jealous. It seemed that when he returned from his long trip to the mountains, his own girl wasn't this attentive.
However, the couple was greatly surprised when they learned last night that Xu Yan had actually cultivated an innate physique, and they became very curious about him.
Seeing Xu Yan's handsome appearance, they stopped paying attention to these details and started greeting him.
Tian Buyi had a protruding belly, was not tall, and had an ordinary, unremarkable appearance.
However, Su Ru, standing to the side, was simply too eye-catching.
She looked to be in her thirties, wearing a light green dress, with a full bust and long, slender legs. Standing there quietly, she exuded a serene and dignified air that made her unforgettable at first sight.
She was already exceptionally beautiful, but today she dressed up especially for the important guest, Xu Yan.
Her jet-black hair was styled into a bun, adorned with jade carvings and gold hairpins. Her eyebrows resembled distant, dark mountains, her skin was like solidified white jade, her phoenix eyes were like water, and her red lips held a smile, exuding the charm of a mature and beautiful woman, with a captivating allure.
In this life, Xu Yan is still Xiao Chu Nan, but having experienced many women in his previous life, he has some discernment.
After a quick glance at the graceful Su Ru, he thought to himself that she was truly an exceptionally beautiful woman!
The number one beauty of Qingyun Sect three hundred years ago truly lived up to her reputation!
Without a doubt, Tian Ling'er's beauty was inherited from Su Ru.
"I had heard Ling'er mention Fellow Daoist Xu's name before, and now that I have met him, he is indeed no ordinary person. Please!"
After a brief encounter with Xu Yan, Tian Buyi confirmed that Xu Yan possessed a congenital physique, which greatly surprised him.
If everyone in their Qingyun Sect could cultivate to the Innate Body, what incredible fortune that would be!
"I apologize for disturbing you! Chief Minister Tian, Madam Su, please!"
The group politely declined as they entered Shoujing Hall.
Shoujing Hall, with its red tiles, stone pillars, flying eaves, and intricate corners, is majestic and ancient.
Inside the lobby, the floor is paved with red bricks and the furnishings are simple, consisting of only a few tables and chairs.
On the stone slab on the ground, there is a large "Tai Chi" symbol, which is very eye-catching.
The guests and hosts took their seats.
During the pleasantries, Du Bishu, as the youngest disciple, served tea to everyone.
Upon hearing that Xu Yan was new to the area, Tian Buyi did not mention much about the jade talisman and the innate physique that Xu Yan had given to Tian Ling'er. Instead, he took the initiative to introduce the Qingyun Sect.
In particular, the detailed situation of their Dazhu Peak lineage.
As a guest, Xu Yan naturally followed the host's lead and did not show any unusual behavior, listening quietly.