After learning from Constable Zhang for three days, Lu Sheng had thoroughly memorized the Heart-Shattering Palm.
Then, he went to his second master.
The second master Uncle Zhao recommended was surnamed Du, and his name was Zhen. He used to be a top-notch expert in the previous prefectural yamen, and was from the same generation as Constable Zhang.
His eighty-one Swallows Pursuing the Wind Saber Technique was as fast as lightning.
Unfortunately … later on, his tendons were mysteriously picked by someone, and he was crippled. Similarly, he had no children. However, it was because he had not married and was introverted and quiet that he had no descendants.
Lu Sheng learned from this master for four days.
In his eyes, the eighty-one Swallows Pursuing the Wind Saber Technique was even weaker than the Black Tiger Saber Technique. However, it was always a good thing to learn another martial art skill.
After that, he begged Uncle Zhao to bring him to the other famous experts in Nine Links City, especially the older generation experts.
After getting his father Lu Quanan's approval, he used money to pave the way. From the two of them, he learned the Precious Eight Steps and the Double Diamond Saber.
They were all martial arts weaker than the Black Tiger Saber Technique.
He understood that, after all, Black Tiger Saber Uncle Zhao was a top-notch expert in Nine Links City. How could others reach his level so easily?
For two consecutive months, Lu Sheng persisted in practicing all kinds of martial arts.
At the same time, he nurtured his body and consumed large amounts of Yin nourishing and blood-enriching medicine.
Because of his martial arts training, his family's expenditure on tonics increased to more than a thousand taels a month. To an ordinary family, this was an astronomical figure.
Fortunately, he got his father Lu Quanan's approval. Otherwise, no matter how rich he was, he would not be able to spend his money so unscrupulously.
In the blink of an eye, summer passed, and autumn arrived in September.
It had been close to three months since Lu Sheng arrived in this world.
"Brother Sheng has really been working hard these days."
Uncle Zhao stroked his beard as he watched Lu Sheng diligently practice the Swallows Pursuing the Wind Saber Technique.
Lu Sheng did not use the Modifier to modify this set of saber techniques. During this period of time, he did not touch the Modifier, and only explored it on his own.
After all, the Modifier was an external force. He wanted to test out the difference between the martial arts he had trained hard and the martial arts he had modified.
Coincidentally, the Swallows Pursuing the Wind Blade technique was not difficult to begin with. Its moves were simple and suitable for him to practice slowly.
Whoosh!
Shua shua shua!
With a series of crisp sounds, the straw stumps around Lu Sheng were cut down in the blink of an eye.
Lu Sheng held the one-meter-long guandao in his hand and held it with one arm. He slowly reversed the blade and sheathed it on his back. It could be considered as the end of his cultivation.
"I started practicing martial arts too late. If I don't work hard, how can I catch up with others?"
Lu Sheng smiled.
"I have to thank Uncle Zhao for these past few days."
Uncle Zhao waved his hand.
"I know that you, Brother Sheng, have plans to collect secret manuals and martial arts to strengthen your family. But there are only so many people in Nine Links City who are likely to give you martial arts manuals. The chances of the others doing so are very low. What do you plan to do next? "
Lu Sheng muttered to himself, allowing Little Qiao to jog over and wipe his sweat with a wet towel.
"Since Nine Links City …"
"Bad news! Bad news!! "Suddenly, a house servant ran towards the drill grounds in a hurry, his face pale and his mouth screaming.
"What's the matter? What's the commotion about!? "
A Manor guard went up to berate him. He pulled the shouting servant to one side and questioned him in detail.
After clarifying the situation, the expression on the guard's face changed. He hurriedly ran towards Lu Sheng and Uncle Zhao.
"Eldest Young Master, Second Young Miss has gotten into a fight with someone. We can't find her now!" the guard shouted anxiously.
"What?!"
Lu Sheng was stunned.
He knew that something would happen to Lu Qingqing upon her return, but he didn't expect it to happen so soon.
"Where is she? With whom did she get into a fight? "
Uncle Zhao quickly asked solemnly.
"At Flower Willow Street, with a few guards from a caravan passing by in the city!"
"Does Old Master know about this?"
"I'm not sure. But that footboy only just received the news. It was Second Young Miss's personal maid who ran over to inform him. He immediately came over to Eldest Young Master's side. "
The guard hurriedly said.
These people were all orphans that Lu Quanan had adopted and brought up since they were young. They were very loyal to the Lu Manor.
"Well done. There's no rush to inform Father about this. I'll go take a look first."
Lu Sheng said in a low voice.
"Second Young Miss is investigating the Xu Family tragedy. Why would she get into a fight with the guards of a caravan?" Uncle Zhao asked doubtfully.
"Let's go take a look and find out."
Lu Sheng's expression was calm.
He quickly gathered all the servants and guards in the Manor, selected ten of them, and headed straight for Flower Willow Street.
Flower Willow Street was a famous brothel district in Nine Links City. Who knew how Lu Qingqing managed to find her way here?
They rushed there without stopping.
By the time Lu Sheng arrived, the street was a mess. Two shopkeepers from the nearby shops of the Lu Family were pacifying the surrounding street vendors who had been caught in the crossfire.
"Those who should pay, pay. Those who should apologize, apologize. Don't let others look down on our Lu Family."
Lu Sheng instructed.
"Yes!"
The ten people selected from the Lu Family quickly answered.
The crowd dispersed to deal with the aftermath.
Lu Sheng and Uncle Zhao, on the other hand, went to the sidewalk by the side of the street to check out the traces of a fight.
"She left not long ago. Qingqing's temper is fiery to begin with. It's normal for her to fight after being provoked by some hooligan in a place like this," Lu Sheng carefully examined the bloodstains on the ground.
There wasn't much blood, and he wasn't worried that it would be Qingqing's. With her abilities, dealing with two caravan guards would be a piece of cake.
A pool of dark red blood was splattered on the grayish-white flagstones, which was rather conspicuous under the sunlight.
Lu Sheng squatted down and gently dipped his finger in the blood. He sniffed it, and his brows furrowed.
"What's wrong? Did you find anything? "Uncle Zhao walked over and, like him, dipped his finger in the blood and sniffed it.
"Normal human blood. Nothing unusual."
"That's not what I'm puzzled about …"
Lu Sheng shook his head.
"What I'm puzzled about is that the amount of blood is rather large. Although Qingqing's temper isn't good, she knows when to hold back. She wouldn't normally be so rash when dealing with such a heavy blow. "
At this time, the guards who had gone to clean up the aftermath returned.
"Young Master, there's news. Someone saw Second Young Miss fighting with two people with a sword, and chased them all the way out of the city! Someone said that the two people being chased were wanted murderers by the authorities, and not some caravan guards at all! "
"I see."
Lu Sheng nodded.
"Let's go to the city gate. The nearest gate is the west gate. They should have left from there."
The group, together with Uncle Zhao, rushed towards the west gate.
About ten minutes later, the group arrived at the west gate. The officer guarding the gate came over and greeted one of the guards. Obviously, they knew each other.
"Second Young Miss Lu chased them all the way out towards Black Wind Ridge."
The officer gave an important piece of news.
Lu Sheng was about to lead his men to search for them. He had only taken a few steps out of the city when he saw Lu Qingqing riding on a horse, dragging two people who were tied up together, rushing towards the city gate.
Upon seeing Lu Sheng, Lu Qingqing's face lit up with glee.
"Big Brother, why are you rushing here? Aren't they just two petty thieves? Don't you believe in my abilities? "
She had changed into a white chivalrous woman's attire, holding a long sword in a silver scabbard in her hand. A belt with silver edges was tied around her slender waist. Her long hair was raised high, making her look valiant and heroic.
Lu Sheng stood at the city gate, waiting for Lu Qingqing to ride up to him. He only heaved a sigh of relief when she dismounted.
"Don't be so rash in the future."
Although he wasn't the original Lu Sheng, Second Mother's care for him during this period was sincere, and he wasn't a heartless person. Naturally, he could tell which was sincere and which was insincere.
Because of the Second Mother, he also took care of Lu Qingqing a little.
"Don't worry, these petty thieves of Nine Links City are nothing to me!"
Lu Qingqing said unconcernedly.
Lu Sheng looked at the two murderers tied up with ropes on the ground. Both of their faces were pale, as if they had lost too much blood. Presently, they were unconscious. Lu Sheng did not know whether they were dead or not.
But what was strange was that there was a faint curve at the corner of their mouths, as if … they were smiling?
Lu Sheng made a mental note.
Seeing that Lu Qingqing was fine, he didn't say much else. Perhaps he was making a mountain out of a molehill.
After giving Lu Qingqing a few more reminders, he and Uncle Zhao brought their men back to the Manor.
The days returned to their previous pace.
Every morning, he would wake up and train for six hours, practicing his saber skills. In the afternoon, after eating, he would practice his footwork and Heart-Shattering Palm.
At night, he would return to his room to practice Jade Crane Skill.
As for that Black Fury Skill, he still stopped practicing it.
Seeing this, Uncle Zhao also advised him to focus on one of them first. But Lu Sheng had his own plans.
After leaving the options on the Modifier for all the martial arts.
He also began to upgrade Jade Crane Skill once again.
Midnight.
Lu Sheng lay on his bed, his eyes slowly opening.
He sat up straight and looked out the paper window.
Faint moonlight shone in through the window, leaving a clear white mark on the floor of the bedroom.
Outside, he could faintly hear the snoring of the guards on night watch.
The wind was strong, rustling the leaves of the trees in the courtyard.
Lu Sheng slowly sat up cross-legged on the bed.
'It's about time.'
He listened carefully to his surroundings, but didn't detect any possible disturbances.
'After such a long period of recuperation, my body's essence, Qi and spirit are all at their peak. It's time to upgrade Jade Crane Skill.'
These days, Lu Qingqing had been serving justice everywhere. If she wasn't arresting murderers, she would injure thieves and perverts. She had caused quite a ruckus.
But when Lu Sheng saw it, he always felt an inexplicable sense of urgency. Especially when he learned from Master Zhang Xun a few days ago that when he was a constable, he had also come across some strange cases. Although they were ultimately left unsolved, these cases had left a deep impression on him.
Retracting his thoughts, Lu Sheng called out in his mind.
'Deep Blue.'
Instantly, a light blue interface appeared before him.
With great familiarity, he pressed the Modify button and focused his attention on the Jade Crane Skill option.
'Upgrade by one level!'
The status on the option jumped instantly. It easily jumped from Level 1 to Level 2.
Within his body, a feeling of being hollowed out surged forth. It was as if he had overindulged in debauchery many times in a very short period of time.
His vision also grew dizzy. The hot flush from before surged forth again.
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