My Martial Dao Has No Bottlenecks

Lin Wu City.

Inside and outside the city gates, lanterns and colorful banners were hung high. The citizens lined the streets, their cheers shaking the heavens.

Bai Hong and Shen Jun gave a brief speech at the city gate before dispersing the crowd and sending Liang Cheng and the others back to the Martial Arts Academy to rest.

True Inheritance Peak, Courtyard Number Three.

Lady Ning had already prepared hot water and a meal. Liang Cheng pushed the door open and walked in.

"Mom, I’m back."

Liang Cheng smiled, taking the hot towel his mother handed him.

Yang Wei stood under the corridor, holding Yang An. Little Yang An gurgled and reached out his hands. Liang Cheng stepped forward and took him, and the little one actually giggled.

"This kid really has a connection with you."

Yang Wei remarked with emotion, his eyes filled with gratification.

Yaya came out with Tieniu, her belly showing. The family gathered around the table to eat. During the meal, Liang Cheng ate in silence, listening to his mother’s homely chatter.

...

「Night.」

Back Mountain Alchemy Room.

When Liang Cheng arrived, Elder Huang didn’t even look up.

"Elder Huang, I’m about to go report to the Main Courtyard."

"Hmph. With your strength, kid, that’s only to be expected."

"Elder Huang, I need to exchange for some elixirs to prepare for my time at the Main Courtyard."

As he spoke, he took out his Identity Jade Token.

Elder Huang nodded and took the Jade Token. "Exchange all of it?"

Liang Cheng nodded. "Besides the True Essence Pills, I’ll also trouble you to prepare some healing and antitoxic elixirs."

"You’ll have to wait a few days, then. The amount of elixirs your Contribution Points can be exchanged for is quite large. I don’t have enough on hand right now."

"Then I’ll have to trouble you, Elder Huang."

...

「Two days later, at the Martial Arts Academy’s Mingxin Pavilion.」

Bai Hong pushed a bright red token in front of Liang Cheng.

"This is a joint reward from the City Lord’s Mansion and the Martial Arts Academy for your performance in the tournament. It’s a general-purpose token for the Main Courtyard. Once you arrive, you can transfer its value to your Identity Jade Token and use it to exchange for resources."

"Expenses at the Main Courtyard are immense. This should barely be enough to cover your initial needs."

Bai Hong then gave him an overview of the Main Courtyard.

The Main Courtyard was located in Yunhai City on Canglan Island, and it was divided into an Inner and an Outer Courtyard.

The disciples in the Outer Courtyard were mostly in the True Qi Realm, while those in the True Essence Realm could enter the Inner Courtyard.

Within the academy were the Contribution Hall, Scripture Pavilion, Artifact Refining Workshop, Alchemy Room, and more. All resources had to be exchanged for with Contribution Points.

However, the methods for obtaining Contribution Points were the same as in their own Martial Arts Academy: completing academy missions, gaining a high rank in the arena, turning in resources from the outside world, and so on.

"The competition in the Main Courtyard is ten times more brutal than in Lin Wu City."

Shen Jun said in a grave voice, "It’s common for disciples to form cliques and factions. Newcomers without a backer are easily bullied. When you go, you must keep a low profile and avoid offending anyone. It’s a pity that Lin Wu City has been at the bottom for decades, so we don’t have many connections at the Main Courtyard."

Liang Cheng cupped his fists. "Thank you, Academy Head, City Lord."

"There’s one more thing. Elder Huang used to be an Alchemist at the Main Courtyard. For some reason, he came to Lin Wu City to live out his retirement. If you have the time, you might want to ask him about it."

"After you’ve taken care of your affairs in the next couple of days, you should depart as soon as possible. The sea journey from Central Origin Island to Canglan Island takes over a month. A two-month deadline is cutting it close, so the sooner you leave, the better."

Liang Cheng nodded. "I understand."

After leaving Mingxin Pavilion, Liang Cheng went to the Back Mountain Alchemy Room.

Elder Huang was grinding herbs. When Liang Cheng entered, he didn’t even raise his eyelids.

"Leaving already?"

"Yes."

Elder Huang paused his work and took out a large bundle.

"True Essence Pills, Warm Sun Pills, Antitoxic Pills... they’re all ready. There are also some improved Source Replenishing Pills, which are more effective for injuries. This order of yours nearly killed me, kid."

Liang Cheng took the bundle, a warm feeling spreading through his chest. "Thank you, Elder Huang."

"Spare me the pleasantries."

"Elder Huang, I heard you’re from the Main Courtyard? What’s the situation there really like?"

Elder Huang waved his hand dismissively. "Prying into my dusty old past? Hoping I have some connections at the Main Courtyard who can look out for you?"

Liang Cheng chuckled sheepishly.

"Don’t get your hopes up. You’d be better off not mentioning my name. I made quite a few enemies at the Main Courtyard. If you want to avoid trouble, it’s best you don’t associate yourself with me."

"However, at the Main Courtyard, Chen Xuanfeng of the Instructor Hall is a decent enough person. If you’re looking to become someone’s disciple, you might consider him."

Liang Cheng was momentarily surprised, then nodded.

"Alright, scram. Don’t go dying out there. I’m still waiting for you to come back and test my elixirs."

Back at True Inheritance Peak, Liang Cheng began to pack his belongings.

Lady Ning quietly helped him pack. Her son had grown capable; all she could do was offer her silent support.

That evening, Yun Jinghong paid him a visit.

The two of them sat facing each other at the stone table in the courtyard.

"When are you departing?" Yun Jinghong asked.

"In three days."

Yun Jinghong nodded. After a moment of silence, he spoke. "The Three-City Tournament is only held once every ten years. I can’t wait that long. But I will break through to the True Essence Realm before the next one, and then I’ll head to the Main Courtyard."

Liang Cheng raised his cup. "I’ll be waiting for you."

The two of them drained their cups in a single gulp.

After Yun Jinghong left, Lu Qingzhou rushed over and presented him with a pale red token.

"Senior Brother Liang, this token can be used to exchange for resources at the Treasure Pavilion. Please be careful on your journey."

Liang Cheng did not refuse. He accepted it and thanked him solemnly.

Over the next three days, Liang Cheng found Li Mu and Zhao Yuan and urged them to cultivate diligently.

Afterward, when he arrived at Chen’s Trading Company, Chen Zian was already waiting for him. He respectfully presented a ledger and a token.

"Liang Keqing, this is thirty percent of the trading company’s profits from the last half-year. It has already been deposited at the Treasure Pavilion. You can use this token to make withdrawals at any Treasure Pavilion branch."

After Chen Bainian’s death, Chen Zian had taken the helm, and the trading company had unexpectedly grown even more prosperous.

"While I’m away, I’ll have to trouble you to look after the Martial Arts Academy and my family. And please, don’t forget about the matter concerning Big Head and Er Gou."

"Liang Keqing, rest assured. The Chen Family will do everything in its power."

Leaving the trading company, Liang Cheng wandered through the city.

On his way back to the Martial Arts Academy, a horse-drawn carriage blocked his path.

The carriage curtain was lifted, and a smiling, middle-aged man dressed in a brocade robe stepped out.

"You must be Liang Zhenchuan? I am Wen Ruoqian, the new Chief Steward of the Treasure Pavilion."

Liang Cheng stopped in his tracks, his gaze fixed on Wen Ruoqian.

Wen Ruoqian hurried to catch up, offering a token. "I heard that Liang Zhenchuan is about to depart for the Main Courtyard, so the Treasure Pavilion has prepared a small gift to show our goodwill. There were some misunderstandings in the past, and I hope you won’t hold them against us."

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