Purple Mist Dao Master-Chapter 129 - 112: The 3rd Star Stone!

Cangwu Department, Guangling Office.

Jiang Bianliu broke into the Military Suppression Department a few days ago and incapacitated Liao Huang of the Capital Affairs, afterward, as if nothing had happened, he returned to the Collection Room, immersing himself in the study of martial arts.

No one came looking for trouble.

This matter was left unresolved.

On this day, someone suddenly reported: "Elder Jiang, ’Shadowless Kick’ Yan Chuan requests an audience!"

"Yan Chuan?"

Jiang Bianliu was engrossed in the Hundred Schools Boxing and didn’t react for a moment. After a bit, he came to his senses, and with pleasure on his face, he quickly said, "By all means, invite him in quickly."

Before the words fell—

"No, no, no!"

He hurriedly stood up again: "Yan Chuan, though young, is a great talent. I must personally welcome him!"

Jiang Bianliu put on his clothes, not bothering to wear his shoes, and hurriedly rushed out.

Cangwu Department.

Reception Hall.

Yan Chuan was waiting when suddenly he saw a person with large brows and white hair, with a face like a full moon, eyes like autumn water, ruddy complexion, dressed as a martial artist, running barefoot and shouting as he ran: "Yan Chuan, Master Yan, I’ve been awaiting you for long!"

Yan Chuan was startled, realizing who this person was.

He quickly stood up to greet: "Elder Jiang, this junior was late coming from outside, please forgive the delay."

"No offense, no offense!"

"It’s good for young people to be busy!"

Jiang Bianliu held Yan Chuan’s arms with both hands warmly like a neighborhood elder, smiled at Yan Chuan kindly, and said: "I’m very pleased that you came to see me."

Look at this old man!

Filled with immense joy!

Yan Chuan had never encountered such a situation before.

Even back when Shao Yancong persistently pursued him for his talents, it wasn’t as sincere as this.

"Elder Jiang, you are esteemed and respected; if you summon, I should have come immediately."

For a foot of respect, I return ten feet.

Yan Chuan immediately felt a strong fondness for Jiang Bianliu!

"Come, come, come!"

"Sit, sit, sit!"

"Sit beside me."

Jiang Bianliu held Yan Chuan, not willing to let go. He looked at Yan Chuan warmly: "I already know about your situation, don’t concern yourself with the Military Suppression Department. The troubles at Guangling Academy, whether it’s Wu Qi or Wen Wu, Yuan Shicai who died deserved it, has nothing to do with you. If anyone bothers you, just inform me, and although I’m old, I have still got some strength to protect you for ten years! You can stay in Guangling City at ease!"

Jiang Bianliu thought Yan Chuan had been forced out of Guangling City and was hiding to avoid trouble.

This promise was to ease Yan Chuan’s mind.

Yan Chuan quickly said, "This junior came here specifically to express gratitude, I heard from Martial Arts Academy disciples that Elder Jiang cleared my name!"

As he was saying this, he attempted to stand and give a solemn bow.

But Jiang Bianliu held him: "No need to stand on ceremony with me! If you sincerely want to thank me, why not come with me to the Collection Room, and we can discuss the Hundred Schools Boxing Skills in Guangling County, how about that?"

"It would be an honor!"

Yan Chuan was certainly willing.

"Hahaha!"

"How refreshing!"

"Come with me!"

Jiang Bianliu laughed heartily, dragging Yan Chuan, still barefoot, directly towards the Collection Room.

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Collection Room!

This is the prime location of the Cangwu Institute Guangling Branch, the collection inside not only completely replicates the Hidden Scripture Pavilion of Guangling Academy but also houses the martial arts gathered from Guangling County and the surrounding counties over the years. It also includes martial arts created by the members of the Cangwu Department, various analyses, and insightful experiences.

Martial Arts!

Analyses!

Experience!

These books and scrolls fill the Collection Room, layer upon layer, it was a treasure trove longed for by Yan Chuan!

At the Martial Arts Hall, without attending the academy nor being a court official, Yan Chuan could only seek to buy various martial arts volumes from all directions or hire people to transcribe them from the Guangling Academy’s Hidden Scripture Pavilion.

Low efficiency!

Money burns quickly!

Yan Chuan had been gritting his teeth, holding on.

Until the Martial Arts Competition concluded and he was appointed as a Guest Professor at Taikang Academy, Yan Chuan was looking forward to—once at Taikang Academy, he would spend ten days and nights at the Hidden Scripture Pavilion to his heart’s content.

Unexpectedly.

He hadn’t yet gone to Taikang Academy, nor visited the Hidden Scripture Pavilion, instead he came to the Collection Room with even more books.

"Collection Room!"

Yan Chuan was like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden, like a mouse diving into a rice bin, brimming with joy inside.

On the side.

Jiang Bianliu kept holding onto Yan Chuan’s arm, very close, seeing Yan Chuan’s eyes light up, he laughed and introduced the place to Yan Chuan: "This ’Collection Room’ is divided into six layers; the first layer hosts low-level martial arts and analyses, experiences written by the Cangwu Department’s archivists and professors, leaning towards foundational knowledge. The second layer holds various Level Two, Level One periodicals of the Cangwu Department from various regions, containing selected new martial arts or notable articles from each region, as well as mid to high-level martial arts, probably about the level of ’Tiger Form Boxing’ and ’Ten Forms Boxing’ of your Cheng Family Boxing. The third layer shelves what were traditionally called top-level martial arts, roughly equivalent to the ’Iron Wire Fist’ and the ’Tiger Crane Double Forms’ that you created."

Collection Room!

The first three layers already reached the top-level boxing technique, top-level martial arts!

Then—

"The fourth layer is the core periodicals of the Cangwu Department!"

"The fifth layer contains Secret Martial Arts, categorized as Seventh Grade martial arts, including the boxing manuals of the Eighteen Families of Widespread Boxing from Guangling Academy."

The fifth layer only reaches Seventh Grade.

The Collection Room has six layers in total, so the sixth layer should be—

"Not so!"

"The sixth layer does not contain Sixth Grade martial arts!"

Jiang Bianliu shook his head, stating straightforwardly: "In fact, up to now, Great Yan doesn’t have much Sixth Grade martial arts, Fifth Grade martial arts can be called rare, and as for Fourth Grade or above, they’re unseen."

Seventh Grade is Secret Martial Arts.

Sixth Grade is rarely seen.

Fifth Grade is very rare.

Fourth, Third, Second, First Grade, those are only in categorization, only in legend.

Does the Great Yan Court even have such?

Perhaps only the Emperor knows!

This situation, Yan Chuan was actually already aware of, when Chen Ze introduced the ’True Martial Bureau’ and when Zhong Hui came to recruit, Yan Chuan already knew from them, the classification of so-called ’Ninth Grade’ martial arts actually only existed up to Sixth or Seventh Grade, going higher, Yan Chuan thought it was just a beautiful aspiration, currently nonexistent, a dream of the New Faction.

But now it seems, not only that, these nine grades most likely align with the Mountain and Sea Realm, their martial arts levels were referenced for this categorization.

With this thought.

Then.

The sixth layer, now becomes unspeakable.

Yan Chuan realized.

However—

"The sixth layer, it doesn’t contain Great Yan martial arts, but rather those from an exotic world, martial arts obtained from the Mountain and Sea Realm."

Jiang Bianliu opened his mouth, without reservation, revealing the layout and content of the Collection Room, even casually mentioning the Mountain and Sea Realm, without a hint of concealment.

Ah?!

Yan Chuan was taken aback.

Jiang Bianliu was so candid, for a moment, it left Yan Chuan unsure how to react.

Mountain and Sea Realm?

This was the most core secret of Great Yan Court, Jiang Bianliu exposed this to him on their first meeting?

Moreover, wasn’t there a Star Gate Iron Law stating that information about the ’Mountain and Sea Realm’ couldn’t be disclosed to outsiders, with violators being sensed and punished by the Star Gate?

How is it that Jiang Bianliu is not afraid?

Could it be that his status is high enough to be exempt from the Star Gate Iron Law, or even, Jiang Bianliu is one of the creators of the Star Gate Iron Law?

Or maybe—

The old man!

Also owns a Star Stone?!

Yan Chuan didn’t know!

But he recalled colliding with the old and young of Guangling Academy in the Mountain and Sea Realm, so there’s no need to pretend ignorance of the Mountain and Sea Realm, but thinking of the ’Star Stone’, it’s best to keep up the act. Yan Chuan feigned shock with his eyes wide, looking at Jiang Bianliu in surprise, "Elder Jiang, that Iron Law—"

"Haha!"

"Take this!"

Seeing this, Jiang Bianliu laughed heartily, pulling something from his sleeve and handing it to Yan Chuan.

Yan Chuan looked—

This!

This is a Star Stone!

Another Star Stone!

He held the Star Stone and was dumbfounded!

This Elder Jiang!

Truly does not play by the rules!

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"This thing is called a ’Star Stone’, similar in principle to the Academy Star Gate, it also contains a Star Gate, wrap it with Qi-Blood first to refine it. Thereafter, you can disregard the Iron Law and freely discuss the Mountain and Sea Realm outside!"

Jiang Bianliu indeed held nothing back!

A piece of Star Stone!

Given right upon meeting!

Yan Chuan held the Star Stone, feeling it burn in his hands, hurriedly refusing: "No merit, no reward, this ’Star Stone’ is precious, this junior dares not accept!"

"There’s an old saying about not refusing the gift of an elder!"

"This ’Star Stone’ seems precious, but actually, with the Academy Star Gate, it’s of no use in normal times. Moreover, the Academy Star Gate holds the Iron Law, this ’Star Stone Star Gate’ also has limitations, it’s not that remarkable, you’ll understand once you refine it."

Jiang Bianliu smiled, persuading Yan Chuan to accept it.

Seeing the old man’s sincerity, Yan Chuan found it futile to conceal any longer, sheepishly he said: "To be honest, this junior also possesses a ’Star Stone’."

He held the Star Stone given by Jiang Bianliu with his right hand and took out his own Star Stone from his chest with his left hand.

Two Star Stones!

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"Haha!"

"I was being overly concerned!"

"Geniuses are naturally blessed, while Star Stones are rare, it’s not surprising you possess one."

Jiang Bianliu laughed, completely unfazed, he still didn’t retract the Star Stone, and told Yan Chuan: "This Star Stone you also keep, even if you don’t need it, it could be for your Master. He, being sentimental, it’s a pity these years. With this Star Stone, going into the Mountain and Sea Realm, he might have a second spring."

"My Master he—"

Yan Chuan felt more embarrassed, but still said honestly: "Elder Jiang, my Master also possesses one and is currently in the Mountain and Sea Realm."

This time.

Jiang Bianliu also hesitated a bit, he looked at Yan Chuan: "So, these days, you and your Master didn’t go to Taikang County but went to the Mountain and Sea Realm? Then how did you return first?"

"It’s like this."

Yan Chuan initially wanted to seek refuge with Shao Yancong, but now, Jiang Bianliu before him seemed to be a good choice as well; gifting a Star Stone upon meeting, indicating he is not lacking, for such a person, aside from excluding discussion about ’Purple Mist Palace’, Yan Chuan had nothing to hide, he detailed his and his Master’s journey into the Mountain and Sea Realm, including the conflict with Tu Meng and Tu Lie, and the events that followed with Guangling Academy.

Of course, in this recount, he omitted the existence of "Mutual Teaching and Learning" and "Treasure Rock", only mentioning using the natives to learn languages and saying killing Tu Lie was purely opportunistic.

"I see."

An old and cunning master, Jiang Bianliu swiftly understood why Yan Chuan had to return early, he smiled at Yan Chuan and said: "This matter is simple, Guangling Academy is easy to deal with, you need not worry, leave it to this old man."

He knew Yan Chuan didn’t want to reveal the ’Star Stone’.

This thing, indeed to him, wasn’t much, but to experts without a Star Stone, it might make them envious.

If others knew Yan Chuan possessed one, it would simply attract unwanted attention.

Unnecessary.

If he could keep a low profile, he would.

"Thank you, Elder Jiang!"

Yan Chuan immediately expressed his gratitude, handing back the Star Stone in his right hand again: "So, please, Elder Jiang, take back this Star Stone."

He truly didn’t need it.

"Things given are like spilled water; there’s no reason to take them back."

Jiang Bianliu waved his hand: "Keep it, you may not need it now, but down the road, it might come in handy for a trusted ally or a favored disciple."

Again and again.

Yan Chuan couldn’t refuse anymore, reluctantly accepting it.

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