Chapter 120 9 Yin Incomplete

Read Chapter 120, "The Incomplete Nine Yin Manual," now to begin your exciting day.

Yang Yinglong fled to Dongting Lake three days later.

Shi Potian and his party arrived in Wuchang by boat.

The river widened, and merchants flocked to both banks, their masts standing tall, creating a lively scene. The boatman docked the boat at the pier, and everyone disembarked to stretch their legs and rest.

Zhang Huashen stood on the dock, watching the ships come and go. After a long silence, he turned to Shi Potian, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said:

"Chief镖师 Lin, Young镖师 Lin, thank you for your care these past few days. My brother and I are extremely grateful. Now it's time for us to go ashore and go home."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuanying was quite reluctant to part: "Brother, are we leaving already? Weren't we still..."

Zhang Huashen interrupted, "Our parents are still waiting for us at home. They must be worried because we've been away for so long and so much has happened."

Shi Potian said, "Young Master Zhang, there's a problem with your internal energy..."

Zhang Huashen smiled wryly: "These past few days, the young镖头 (bodyguard/escort) has been helping me regulate my internal energy, for which I am deeply grateful. However, the conflict between Yin and Yang energies is probably not something that can be resolved overnight."

Shi Potian thought for a moment, then said seriously, "I have a way. I can help you absorb that pure Yin internal energy within your body. Without it, you will recover immediately. Although you will lose that pure Yin internal energy, the pure Yang internal energy will actually be more powerful, unlike now..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhang Huashen shook his head.

"No." His tone was resolute, but a hint of reluctance flashed in his eyes. "The fusion of Yin and Yang is the culmination of generations of my Zhang family's efforts. It has taken a hundred years to get me to this point. If I give up now, all our hard work will have been in vain."

He didn't finish his sentence, but Shi Potian already understood.

Shi Potian said, "I've learned a bit about your two internal cultivation techniques over the past few days. Your pure Yin internal energy seems to be incomplete, unlike your pure Yang internal energy. If it can be repaired, perhaps there's a way to solve your current problem."

Zhang Huashen was startled. He took a closer look at Shi Potian and exclaimed, "Young镖头 (Young镖头 is a term for a bodyguard/escort), you are so young, yet your knowledge is already comparable to that of a grandmaster. My family's pure Yin internal energy is indeed incomplete. Completing it is also a long-cherished wish of my Zhang family for a hundred years, but it is easier said than done."

Shi Potian thought to himself, it wasn't that there was no way, but he would need to practice his Pure Yin Internal Energy once, and then with the power of the Tai Xuan Scripture, it wouldn't be so difficult to complete the skill. He also knew now that such a divine skill was not something that ordinary people would easily tell others.

Zhang Yuanying, who was listening nearby, suddenly tugged at Shi Potian's sleeve: "Brother Lin, weren't you going to get treatment? Come home with me! My father is a divine physician; he can cure any illness. He must have a way to treat your soul-loss disorder!"

These past few days, everyone has been living on the same boat, and Zhang Yuanying has also learned that Shi Potian is going to seek medical treatment.

Shi Potian was taken aback.

Zhang Yuanying's eyes sparkled with anticipation: "Really! My father's medical skills are even better than Ping Yizhi's! If he's willing to help, your illness will definitely be cured!"

Shi Potian looked at Qu Feiyan.

Qu Feiyan, standing on the ship's railing, became anxious: "Ping Yizhi is the number one doctor in the world, how could anyone be better at medicine than him? Little brother, don't listen to her nonsense."

Shi Potian thought for a moment and shook his head: "Sister Longkui hasn't delivered the goods yet, I can't go with you."

Zhang Yuanying looked at Long Kui: "Sister Long, will you come to my house with me?"

Longkui shook her head.

Zhang Yuanying was about to say something when Zhang Huashen stopped her, shaking his head and saying, "Sister, it's a good thing that the young镖头 (Young Escort) keeps his promises. Besides, Father is in seclusion; we shouldn't delay his treatment."

He looked at Shi Potian and said solemnly, "I wish Young Master Escort a speedy recovery. We'll meet again someday."

After saying that, he pulled Zhang Yuanying away.

Master Jin Guang also bid farewell to everyone, as he was going to escort the two of them all the way; otherwise, he could have returned to the Emei Sect long ago.

Shi Potian nodded: "Okay."

Zhang Yuanying took a few steps, looked back once more, waved, and then ran away without looking back.

The brother and sister gradually disappeared into the crowd at the dock.

Qu Feiyan stood at the bow of the boat, watching the departing figure, and suddenly said, "The Zhang family's martial arts are so powerful, and they even know the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, so why are they unknown in the martial arts world?"

Longkui stood on the dock, watching the boats coming and going on the river, and said softly, "Maybe being unknown is a good thing. Little girl, you'll understand someday."

After seeing the three off, Lin Zhennan hired another large boat at the dock, clapped his hands, and laughed, "Alright, everything's ready. We should take a good rest. The food on the boat these past few days has been meager. Now that we're ashore, how about we go to the dockside tavern for a drink?"

Madam Wang rolled her eyes at him: "All you ever do is drink."

Shi Potian was the first to agree: "Great, let's have a few drinks with Dad!"

Longkui smiled and said, "I've been cooped up on the ship for days, it'll be good to get off and walk around."

The others naturally had no objections. The group disembarked and headed towards the busiest tavern on the dock.

The tavern wasn't large, but it was packed with merchants, boatmen, and江湖人士 (jianghu figures) from all over the country. They found seats by the window, and Lin Zhennan ordered a pot of fine wine and a table full of elaborate dishes.

Apart from Qu Feiyan, a young girl, everyone at the table, including Madam Wang and Long Kui's maids, were heavy drinkers, not to mention Sarutobi Riyue.

After several rounds of drinks, everyone was in high spirits when the conversation of a few江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and outlaws) men at the next table gradually grew louder.

"Have you heard? At Liu Zhengfeng's retirement ceremony at Hengshan Sect, a young hero emerged who single-handedly defeated the Five Great Protectors of Songshan Sect, wiped out the entire Qingcheng Sect with a flick of his finger, and even killed Yu Canghai with a single palm strike!"

Qu Feiyan pricked up her ears and secretly smiled.

Another man chimed in, "More than that! I heard that even the Five Great Protectors couldn't withstand a single move from him. He crippled three of them like dry leaves being swept away, and forcefully drove the Songshan Sect out of Hengshan City, saving Liu Zhengfeng's entire family."

"Lin Pingzhi, the young head of the Fuwei Escort Agency, is a peerless martial artist and a man of great righteousness. He was willing to fight against the Songshan Sect for Liu Zhengfeng, whom he had never met before. Who in the world does not know this and who does not admire him?" A man at another table said loudly.

"That's all from a long time ago. Have you heard about what's been happening recently? It's said that Young Master Lin, the镖头 (bodyguard/escort), also knows the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms. When he strikes, the roar of a dragon shakes the heavens, even surpassing the Beggar Clan leader's Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms!"

"There's something even more incredible," a bearded man said in a low voice, mysteriously. "I have a brother in the Beggars' Sect who saw it with his own eyes—that young镖头 (bodyguard/escort) sewed up the mouth of the Tibetan's number one expert, the Great Wheel King, with a single needle! And another so-called peerless master had one of his eyes shot out!"

"Wow—that's amazing?"

"Absolutely! Just think, he single-handedly took down the Songshan Sect, the Qingcheng Sect, the Beggars' Sect, and the Tubo! This young man's martial arts skills are unparalleled; he's known throughout the martial arts world as—"

The bearded man paused, took a sip of his drink, and said, word by word:

"The South is invincible!"

"Invincible in the South? What a prestigious title! Aren't you afraid of offending Invincible in the East?!"

"If someone has that skill, why can't they be called that? I think they're even more powerful than Dongfang Bubai!"

Qu Feiyan finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.

The group of thugs turned around and saw that it was a pretty young girl, but they didn't pay any attention and continued their loud conversation.

Qu Feiyan lowered her voice and said to Shi Potian, "Little brother, did you hear that? You have a nickname now: Invincible in the South! Even more powerful than the Eastern Cult Leader!"

Shi Potian was a little embarrassed: "They're just talking nonsense. My skills are still shallow."

Longkui picked up her wine glass, took a small sip, and smiled. The maid beside her glanced at her and smiled slightly as well.

Lin Zhennan was both surprised and delighted. He downed several bowls of wine in quick succession and poured more for Shi Potian, saying, "Ping'er, you are now truly famous throughout the land!"

Madam Wang feigned annoyance and said, "Drink less, Ping'er still has a long way to go."

Qu Feiyan picked up her small wine glass and said with a grin, "Come on, let's toast to our invincible South!"

Everyone raised their glasses, and laughter filled the room.