My Martial Dao Has No Bottlenecks

’It’s a good thing this kid is so cautious. If it had been anyone else, the grass on their grave would be three feet high by now. But he has no intention of changing the Martial Arts Academy’s methods.’

’The ones who live are geniuses; the ones who die are just trash!’

"For the next few days, you’d better just stay here obediently. Don’t go anywhere. I doubt the Xu Family will let this go."

Elder Huang finished applying the bandages and wiped his hands. "But the Martial Arts Academy isn’t a pushover either. Just focus on recuperating here. Don’t overthink the rest."

Liang Cheng nodded. At that moment, exhaustion washed over him like a tide. Under the effect of the Medicinal Power, he fell into a deep sleep. Elder Huang watched him and couldn’t help but shake his head.

’The kid really trusts me.’

...

「Xu Mansion.」

The night was deep, but Xu Zhang’s study was brightly lit. The atmosphere was heavy. The father and son duo, Xu Zhang and Xu Zhi, sat with Xu Feng, their expressions all extremely grim.

"Third Grand-Uncle still isn’t back?" Xu Zhi’s voice was tinged with panic.

"Third Grand-Uncle followed Zhao Ming into Thousand Poison Valley this morning and hasn’t returned. We left people at the three contact points outside the Martial Arts Academy as planned, but there’s been no news."

Xu Feng’s voice was cold, but his eyes betrayed his shock and disbelief.

"What about Zhao Ming?"

"He’s vanished without a trace, too."

The study fell deathly silent, with only the occasional CRACKLE of the lampwick breaking the stillness.

Xu Zhi clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white. "Father, could it be that Third Grand-Uncle..."

"Shut up!" Xu Zhang cut him off sharply. Bloodshot veins were visible in his eyes, and his chest heaved violently. He didn’t dare to consider the possibility.

’Besides himself, Xu Cangming was the only True Qi Realm Elder in their third branch. He had cultivated the Profound Yin Sword Technique for decades, and his Swordsmanship was masterful. He was a renowned figure in Lin Wu City. How could he possibly fail to kill a mere kid at Transformation Force Perfection?’

’But the fact was, he hadn’t returned.’

"Second Uncle, based on Zhao Ming’s intelligence, could it be that Elder Huang from the Back Mountain Alchemy Room intervened?"

"That’s not impossible, but there’s no activity from the Martial Arts Academy right now. If Elder Huang had made a move, he would have already come to demand an explanation."

"But no matter what, we must be prepared. Zhi’Er, tomorrow, arrange for someone to propose a marriage to the Qiao Family. There’s no time to lose. Remember, you can promise to help the Qiao Family regain their A Class status in the Commerce Association."

"Huh?"

"What ’huh’? Go and prepare."

Xu Zhi looked bewildered but still respected his father’s arrangements and went out to prepare. Xu Zhang turned to Xu Feng. "Feng’Er, I’m begging you. If I can’t get through this, I’ll take all the blame. Please protect Zhi’Er. Just let him live as an ordinary, wealthy man."

Xu Feng was silent for a moment before nodding heavily. "Okay."

Xu Zhang watched Xu Feng leave, then sat stiffly under the oil lamp for a long time.

...

Liang Cheng recuperated in Elder Huang’s Alchemy Room for three days. The wound on his chest had scabbed over, his breathing was stable, and he was out of danger.

When the morning light streamed through the window, he opened his eyes. "Elder Huang, I think I should reveal myself directly."

"You’ve thought it through?" Elder Huang was sorting Herbs and didn’t even look up.

"Yes. Since the Xu Family already knows I’m alive, there’s no point in hiding anymore. If I appear in the open, it’ll be harder for them to make a move."

"Guess you’re not completely stupid," Elder Huang said, tossing him a porcelain vial. "This is for invigorating blood and dispersing stasis. Apply it externally. For your internal injuries, keep drinking the medicine I prescribed."

Liang Cheng caught the vial. "Elder Huang, about what happened in Thousand Poison Valley..."

"Xu Cangming?" Elder Huang’s small eyes narrowed. "Who knows where he went? That kid Zhao Ming conspired with outsiders and died out there. What’s that got to do with you?"

"No matter what, you stick to the story that you barely escaped from the Flipping River Flood Dragon’s sword and have been in seclusion recovering ever since. As for Xu Cangming, keep that to yourself until the day you die."

Liang Cheng nodded. "This Disciple understands."

The sky was already bright when Liang Cheng walked out of the Alchemy Room.

...

「The Martial Arts Academy.」

Liang Cheng didn’t try to hide his presence. He walked along the stone path toward the Celestial Dormitory. The disciples training by the roadside froze at first, then their eyes went wide.

"Senior Brother Liang?!"

"Aren’t you supposed to be..."

Liang Cheng nodded at them without breaking his stride. But those few disciples exploded into a commotion and turned to run off.

In less than an hour, the news of Liang Cheng’s return spread like wildfire throughout the Martial Arts Academy.

「Human Dormitory.」

Li Mu was practicing his Pile Skill, his clothes soaked with sweat. A clamor gradually rose from outside the courtyard. He frowned but didn’t let it break his concentration.

"Li Mu! Li Mu!" A few familiar disciples rushed into the courtyard, their faces flushed. "Senior Brother Liang is back!"

"Someone saw him with their own eyes! He came down from the back mountain and headed for the Celestial Dormitory!"

Li Mu’s expression changed, and his Pile Step faltered. "Senior Brother Liang is back?"

"It’s absolutely true! The Flipping River Flood Dragon attacked him personally, yet Senior Brother Liang managed to escape from the sword of a True Qi Realm expert. His strength is terrifying!"

Li Mu took a deep breath and turned to run outside.

...

「Celestial Dormitory, Lu Qingzhou’s private courtyard.」

Lu Qingzhou was in the courtyard practicing a set of Soft Fist, his movements fluid and graceful. A Steward hurried through the moon gate and reported in a low voice, "Young Master, Liang Cheng is back."

Lu Qingzhou’s fist technique paused.

"What’s his condition?"

"He doesn’t seem to be seriously injured. He’s already returned to his own courtyard."

A sharp glint flickered in Lu Qingzhou’s eyes.

"Prepare a portion of top-grade herbs for replenishing Qi Blood. I will deliver it myself later."

"Yes."

...

「Earth Dormitory.」

Yun Jinghong had just sheathed his sword. Before he could wipe the fine beads of sweat from his forehead, he heard the excited chatter of disciples outside his door and pushed it open.

"Liang Cheng is back?"

The disciples were startled, but they quickly nodded. "Yes, Senior Brother Yun."

"Where is he?"

"He’s returned to the Celestial Dormitory."

Without another word, Yun Jinghong turned back into his room, grabbed his longsword, and walked out.

"Senior Brother Yun, where are you going?"

"To practice my swordsmanship."

His voice was calm, but the knuckles of the hand gripping his sword turned white, veins faintly visible. ’Liang Cheng’s escape from the Flipping River Flood Dragon’s sword couldn’t have been just luck.’

’He’s gotten stronger.’

’And my own progress is still too slow.’

Yun Jinghong stepped into the Foreign Affairs Hall and walked straight to the west wall where high-risk missions were posted. At the very top, a list marked with a blood-red symbol was particularly glaring:

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