My Martial Dao Has No Bottlenecks

「A few days later.」

A contingent of people arrived at the Dongshan Mine.

Lü Bingchen and Elder Huang arrived with over thirty vigorous disciples from the Martial Arts Academy. There were many familiar faces among them, including two senior Steward Disciples who had reached Transformation Force Perfection.

"Liang Cheng."

A gratified smile spread across Lü Bingchen’s face when he saw him. "Excellent work. The Dean is occupied with his duties and couldn’t make it, so he sent me to commend you in his stead. You’ve done very well this time and have upheld the honor of our Martial Arts Academy."

Liang Cheng’s face was a little pale. He cupped his fists in a salute. "Greetings, Master, Elder Huang. It was merely my duty as a disciple. I don’t deserve such praise."

Lü Bingchen patted his shoulder. "The Dean heard you were injured and specifically sent Elder Huang to treat you. You are a True Inheritor of our Martial Arts Academy; naturally, we must look after you."

Elder Huang narrowed his eyes and said abruptly, "Boy, I’m weary from the journey. I’m going to my room to rest. We’ll talk about everything after I wake up."

Elder Huang knew the way, having been here before. Lü Bingchen watched him leave with a smile, then pulled Liang Cheng aside. "The news Wu Zhenshan and Zhou Jin brought back caused quite a stir in Lin Wu City," he said in a low voice.

"Situ Lang’s faction has been forced to swallow this loss for now, but they certainly won’t let it go. The City Lord’s Mansion seized the opportunity to take over the Lin Family’s shares. In exchange, however, they’ve tacitly approved the Martial Arts Academy increasing its investment in the Dongshan Mine."

He gestured to the Martial Arts Academy disciples behind him. "These people are your new contingent of Personal Guards. They answer only to you."

"For now, the Martial Arts Academy and the City Lord’s Mansion have reached a new equilibrium at the Dongshan Mine. I’m sure you can guess why we sent you here in the first place."

"I know you might feel uneasy. Anyone would, after being used as a pawn. But the Martial Arts Academy is never stingy when it comes to rewarding its own disciples. And this time, you will be one of the greatest beneficiaries."

Liang Cheng nodded in silence.

Without another word, Lü Bingchen took his Jade Token and directly transferred one hundred thousand Contribution Points to it!

"This is an additional reward. I know you asked Elder Huang to exchange for some resources for you. The Academy will cover the cost of that separately; it has nothing to do with these Contribution Points."

Lü Bingchen produced a list of resources:

Thirty bottles of Qi Replenishing Pills.

Twenty jin of Profound Gold Powder.

Ten jin of Earth Vein Stone Milk.

It was a gesture brimming with sincerity.

Liang Cheng pushed all his feelings down. ’I’m in no position to be making demands right now.’ The fact that Lü Bingchen had come personally to placate him was already a testament to the Martial Arts Academy’s concern for its disciples.

He even suspected that if he hadn’t unexpectedly crushed the Fire Worship Sect, the Academy and the City Lord’s Mansion likely had other moves planned. He had just been a blade for them to wield.

Therefore, Liang Cheng didn’t tell Lü Bingchen that the Profound Gold Powder and Earth Vein Stone Milk were now useless to him. He planned to secretly trade them for other resources later.

’The Martial Arts Academy is certainly my backer, but this experience has taught me not to trust it completely. In the end, I can only rely on myself.’

Just then, Lü Bingchen clapped him on the shoulder again and murmured, "Whether you’re a pawn or a blade, it matters little. Who on the path to the peak of the Martial Dao hasn’t had to take it one step at a time?"

After placating Liang Cheng, Lü Bingchen returned to Lin Wu City that same night. With the situation at Dongshan Mine having changed, he had to get back to the Martial Arts Academy to finalize the details with the City Lord’s Mansion and negotiate the distribution of spoils.

’After all, a True Inheritor of our Martial Arts Academy was the one who crushed the Fire Worship Sect. The Academy must have a huge piece of this prize that is the Dongshan Mine!’

...

「That night.」

After taking Liang Cheng’s pulse, Elder Huang clicked his tongue in amazement.

"You’ve had a blessing in disguise, boy. Your cultivation has improved immensely! Your meridians are damaged, but you just need to take a Warm Sun Pill and recuperate for half a month. You’ll be good as new."

He squeezed Liang Cheng’s shoulder. "But what’s even more remarkable is that your Hard Skills have returned to a state of profound simplicity. You’re truly gifted."

Liang Cheng was about to offer a humble reply. He still couldn’t gauge Elder Huang’s true depth; the man had assessed his condition with such ease. ’His insight is incredible.’

But before he could speak, Elder Huang suddenly interjected, "Your Hard Skills are impressive, boy. I just got an idea from the Fire Worship Sect’s Blood Marrow Jade and concocted a new elixir. Want to test it out for me? With Hard Skills like yours, you’ll be perfectly fine. What do you say?"

Liang Cheng hastily shook his head. Elder Huang took out a Jade Bottle, his expression completely serious. "This one is absolutely safe! I stake my reputation on it!"

Liang Cheng refused again.

Elder Huang couldn’t help but curse, "You brat! You had the guts to face down a blood sacrifice riot, but you don’t dare to try a simple little elixir?"

Liang Cheng gave an awkward smile, not daring to respond. "Sly little rascal," Elder Huang grumbled.

After a long moment, Liang Cheng finally spoke. "Elder Huang, I have some Profound Gold Powder and Earth Vein Stone Milk. Could I trade them with you for some Warm Sun Pills and Qi Replenishing Pills?"

"Hah, sure. I’ll give you seventy percent of their value in trade. Of course, if you’re willing to test my elixir, I could..."

Before Elder Huang could finish, Liang Cheng cut in, "Deal."

Elder Huang froze for a moment, then suddenly became flustered and angry. "The deal’s off! Go, go, go! I need to rest."

Before Liang Cheng knew what was happening, he was shoved out of the room. He stared at the closed door, momentarily stunned.

’Just how strong is this old man?’

...

The next day, Liang Cheng successfully traded for the elixirs with a mollified Elder Huang and began nurturing his meridians. Since he couldn’t practice his Inner Cultivation Method, he focused on his Saber Technique and the Profound Yin Sword Formulas.

A day later, Zhao Yuan, Li Mu, Lu Qingzhou, and Qin Huaiyu returned to the Dongshan Mine with their party.

As soon as they entered the mine, they learned what had happened from their respective servants. They looked at Liang Cheng, their faces filled with awe.

"Brother Liang, that was magnificent."

After some modest words, Liang Cheng asked them about their trip to Old Crow Mountain and what they had found.

Li Mu reported, "Senior Brother, we scoured nearly the entire length of the Dark River at Old Crow Mountain. All we found were some discarded empty chests and wheel tracks. The goods have vanished into thin air."

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