Legend of the Great Sage (Chapter 201-Chapter 300)

Yu Shukuang said bitterly, “I’ve already sent the letter, but there has been no reply.”


Li Qingshan understood that even if Hua Chenglu did something, she would not go as far as to reply to the letter and explain everything. However, this was probably much more complicated than it seemed. Even if Hua Chenglu wanted to act, the Hua family might not necessarily be willing to develop bad blood with the Green Vine mountain over a friendship between children.

He had already witnessed the unruliness and arrogance of cultivation sects from the Sect of Clouds and Rain in the past. They were even bold enough to kill Hawkwolf guards, so why would they be afraid to forcefully recruit a disciple?

Yu Shukuang asked, “What am I supposed to do? Sigh, it’s all because I’m useless!”

Li Qingshan tried to persuade him. “Don’t worry too much. At most, she’ll suffer some hardships as the disciple of someone else. She won’t be in danger. Getting her to experience the vile side of human society isn’t necessarily a bad thing.” The Green Vine mountain was an orthodox sect after all. They were not thugs.

Yu Shukuang sighed heavily. That was true, but how could he stop worrying?

Li Qingshan was rather worried as well. He liked Yu Zijian’s straightforwardness and kindness very much. He did not wish for her to endure any abuse.

“I’ll go to the Green Vine mountain to check on her. You stay here and prepare some things for me.”





Chapter 212: The Busy Streets Deep Within the Mountains | Legend of the Great Sage




Yu Shukuang was elated. He bowed deeply. “Whatever you wish!” As long as Yu Zijian was safe, he would be willing to do anything.

Li Qingshan said, “Extend your hand!”

Yu Shukuang extended his hand in doubt. A shiny pill landed in the centre of his palm. Wasn’t this the Innate pill that he dreamt of every single day? He was both overjoyed and surprised. He bowed deeply again. “Thank you for your generous reward, Niu Juxian. May I ask what you need me to prepare?”

Li Qingshan said, “Ingest the pill first and see whether you break through to the innate realm. See if you can produce a sliver of true qi. We’ll talk about the rest after that.”

Yu Shukuang immediately ingested the pill. He sat down and meditated to digest the pill.

If regular people ingested the Innate pill, they were not guaranteed to be able to practise qi. However, if a first-rate master like him ingested it, it was basically certain. The effects of the pill permeated every inch of his body and fused with his dense inner force. Gradually, a strange feeling appeared.

The clumsy inner force gradually became agile, as if it had broken free from the restraints of his body. It extended outwards endlessly. Great joy welled up in his heart. However, Yu Shukuang knew now was the most important moment. He had to maintain his focus to avoid suffering from any deviations.

Li Qingshan sat to one side and pulled out a buddhist scripture that Xiao An regularly read. A while later, he felt his head ache. What form and emptiness and namo? He had no idea what was going on, nor did he have any idea how in the world she managed to understand this with that little head of hers, or how she was able to become so absorbed in something so boring.

A while later, Yu Shukuang shuddered. Li Qingshan turned around and smiled. “How is it?”

Yu Shukuang’s body loosened up. He seemed exhausted, but he was unable to hide his joy no matter what. “The kindness you have shown me is like granting me…”

Li Qingshan interrupted him. “You can skip the formalities. I’ve said a long time ago that I won’t mistreat you if you do things for me. I have a cultivation method called the Innate Method of Practising Qi, which I can pass onto you as well. With your dense inner force, reaching the second layer shouldn’t be a problem.”

Yu Shukuang almost could not think straight anymore from all of these joyous events happening one after another. However, he was still someone who had been through thick and thin before, so he composed himself very soon. He internalised his joy. He knew the kindness that had been shown to him was so great that it could not be returned with just a few words of gratitude. He waited for Li Qingshan’s instructions quietly.

Li Qingshan passed him the Innate Method of Practising Qi before tossing an empty hundred treasures pouch to Yu Shukuang. “What I want you to do is to fill up this hundred treasures pouch with whatever alcohol, meat, and food you can find, and then give it to me. You have under two months to do this, and I want you to do it discreetly.”

Yu Shukuang was slightly taken aback. This mission was just a little too simple. However, when he channeled his true qi into the hundred treasures pouch according to the method Li Qingshan had told him, he finally became stern.

This hundred treasures pouch originally belonged to the East Gate Granny. It was extremely large inside, the size of several large warehouses. It really would be difficult for him to fill it completely, especially if he had to do so within two months. Even if he slaughtered all the livestock near Salt Mountain city, it would not be enough. However, if he imported it from elsewhere, he might not make it in time, and it would create too much of a disturbance.

It was exactly because Li Qingshan did not want to attract too much attention that he had assisted Yu Shukuang in becoming a Qi Practitioner. He wanted to make use of the fact that he was well known in these parts of the land, which would save Li Qingshan a lot of trouble.

Yu Shukuang nodded. “I definitely won’t let you down!” Although this mission was rather troublesome, it was not exactly dangerous. Searching for meat and alcohol was hundreds of times simpler than searching for an Innate pill.

Li Qingshan gave him a few more details. After all, the tastes of daemons would not always conform to the tastes of humans. As a matter of fact, many of them did not even like cooked food. They liked fresh meat.

Yu Shukuang memorised every single thing he said. Li Qingshan thought about if he had anything else to hand over before picking up the bamboo basket, putting on his wide hat, and making his way out. He suddenly stopped. “The path of cultivation is boundless. Does the swordsman still possess some of the pride of the past?”

He strode off with that, leaving Yu Shukuang standing in a daze. He subconsciously stroked the full beard on his face. He had grown it the year he swore he would never take a wife again. His gaze gradually became determined before he suddenly drew his sword and shaved himself with a few flashes.

At this moment, the mild young man who regularly delivered meals to Li Qingshan came in to pay his respects. “Master, Niu Juxia’s…” However, he became stunned by Yu Shukuang’s appearance.

It was a handsome face. Although it had been weathered by time, leaving behind many small wrinkles, it only added the charm of maturity to his face. Seeing how stunned his disciple had become, he laughed aloud. “Go fetch me some alcohol. I’ll prove it with my actions!”

His mind was exceptionally clear, as if he had returned to his young past where he wandered around for the sake of justice, with his own life beyond his concern. However, he was no longer young. He was no longer carefree, now tied down. He had something extra called responsibility on his shoulders. As a father, if he could not even protect his own daughter, what was the point of living?

Li Qingshan had already exited the manor. He glanced back and smiled. Regardless of their moral alignment, the willpower and determination of anyone who could become a first-rate master was as clear as day, and Yu Shukuang happened to be the best of the best among them. That was why he was able to create the Proud Sword manor.