Chapter 337

Listening to Xu Jie's scolding, Zhao Zhengping curled his lips and said.

Translation: Listening to Xu Jie's scolding, Zhao Zhengping curled his lips and said.

Listening to Xu Jie's scolding, Zhao Zhengping curled his lips and said.

Make sure it's one line.

"Alright, that coming out of your mouth has zero persuasive power."

Translation: "Alright, coming from your mouth, that has no persuasive power at all."

We need to keep quotes? The source includes Chinese quotes; we should keep the quotation marks? The instruction: translate faithfully; we should preserve punctuation? Usually we keep the quotes as English quotes. We'll output: "Alright, coming from your mouth, that has no persuasive power at all."

"Hehe."

Translation: "Hehe."

Hearing that, Xu Jie didn't get angry and gave a foolish laugh.

Translation: Hearing that, Xu Jie didn't get angry and gave a foolish laugh.

Hearing that, Xu Jie didn't get angry and gave a foolish laugh.

Under Xu Jie and the others' handling, more than ten head of cattle were quickly cleaned up.

Translation: Under Xu Jie and the others' handling, more than ten head of cattle were quickly cleaned up.

Under Xu Jie and the others' handling, more than ten head of cattle were quickly cleaned up.

Nowadays, for these dirty and tiring tasks, Ye Changqing doesn't need to step in; Xu Jie and Zhao Zhengping are absolutely capable hands.

Translation: Now, for these dirty and tiring tasks, Ye Zhangqing no longer needs to act; Xu Jie and Zhao Zhengping are absolutely capable hands.

We need to keep gender: Ye Zhangqing male, Xu Jie male, Zhao Zhengping male. So: Now, for these dirty and tiring tasks, Ye Zhangqing no longer needs to act; Xu Jie and Zhao Zhengping are absolutely capable hands.

Moreover, don't think it's tiring; many other disciples would love to help, but they don't even have the qualifications.

Translation: Moreover, don't think it's tiring; many other disciples want to help, but they don't even have the qualifications.

According to Xu Jie, that would be clumsy, coming would just cause trouble; besides, why hang out so close with Junior Brother Changqing for no reason, trying to scam a meal?

Translation: According to Xu Jie's words, that's just being clumsy; showing up only adds trouble. Besides, why hang so close with Junior Brother Changqing for no reason, trying to scam a meal?

Junior Brother Changqing

Thus: According to Xu Jie's words, that's just being clumsy; showing up only adds trouble. Besides, why hang so close with Junior Brother Changqing for no reason, trying to scam a meal?

He rested until just before lunch, then Ye Changqing walked into the kitchen and started cooking.

Translation: He rested until just before lunch, then Ye Zhangqing walked into the kitchen and started cooking.

He rested until just before lunch, then Ye Changqing walked into the kitchen and started cooking.

The beef had been washed and cut according to his request, with other side dishes ready.

Translation: The beef had already been washed and cut according to his requirements, with other side dishes ready.

Let's have boiled beef for lunch today.

Translation: Let's just have boiled beef for lunch today.

Since we're using ordinary draft ox meat, not demonic beast, the dish's effect will definitely be reduced.

Translation: Since it's ordinary work cattle meat, not a demonic beast, the dish's effect is definitely discounted.

With the same skill but different ingredients, the effect will definitely differ.

Translation: With the same skill but different ingredients, the effect will definitely differ.

Of course, the taste is the same.

Translation: Of course, the taste is the same.

Moreover, for the disciples, this ingredient's efficacy doesn't seem to be top priority; there are better options, but lacking it isn't unacceptable.

Translation: Moreover, for the disciples, this ingredient's effect doesn't seem to be top priority; there are better options, but lacking it isn't unacceptable.

【Spicy boiled beef, numbing and fragrant, tender meat, has the effect of strengthening meridians, currently perfect grade.】

Translation: 【Spicy Numboiled Beef, numbing and fragrant, tender meat, has the effect of strengthening the meridians, currently perfect grade.】

We need to keep the brackets? The source includes 【】. We'll keep as 【 】? Probably keep as 【】? The instruction: translate faithfully; we should keep the brackets as they are? Usually we convert to English brackets? But we should keep the same punctuation? The source uses Chinese brackets 【】. In English translation, we could keep them as 【】 or replace with 【】. I think we should keep them as 【】 to be faithful. However the instruction says output translation; we can keep the original brackets. I'll keep 【】.

Thus: 【Spicy Numboiled Beef, numbing and fragrant, tender meat, has the effect of strengthening the meridians, currently perfect grade.】

It's not an overly complex dish, and Ye Changqing has already mastered it to perfection.

Translation: It's not an overly complicated dish, and Ye Zhangqing has also mastered it to perfection.

As he began preparing, with Ye Changqing making lunch in the kitchen, outside the courtyard many disciples were already engaged in fierce battle.

Translation: As the preparation began, with Ye Zhangqing making lunch in the kitchen, outside the courtyard many disciples were already engaged in fierce battle.

This time, the Putuo Temple disciples from this morning naturally joined in as well.

Translation: This time, the Putuo Temple disciples from this morning naturally joined in as well.

They had arrived early and were waiting; Xu Jie also told them the rules.

Translation: They had arrived early and were waiting; Xu Jie also told them the rules.

Menial disciples, outer sect disciples, inner sect disciples, stewards, and elders each have their own battlefield.

Translation: Menial Disciples, Outer Door Disciples, Inner Door Disciples, Stewards, and Elders each have their own battlefield.

Outer sect disciples may only compete with other outer sect disciples; they may not act against disciples of other ranks.

Translation: Outer Door Disciples may only compete against other Outer Door Disciples; they must not act against disciples of other ranks.

The rules aren't complicated, and these Putuo Temple disciples quickly understood them.

Translation: The rules aren't complicated, and the Putuo Temple disciples quickly understood them as well.

"That's actually quite fair."

Translation: "That's actually quite fair."

"When disciples of the same rank compete, it should be fifty-fifty either way."

Translation: "Disciples of the same rank competing should be a fifty-fifty split, no matter how you say it."

Such rules boosted the Putuo Temple disciples' confidence; they didn't dare say they'd surely beat the Dao Yizong disciples, but a fifty-fifty chance should be achievable.

Translation: Such rules boosted the Putuo Temple disciples' confidence; they didn't dare say they could surely beat the Dao Yi Sect disciples, but a fifty-fifty split should be achievable.

So, looking at it this way, getting a meal isn't out of the question.

Translation: So, looking at it this way, getting a meal isn't out of the question.

But that thought didn't last long; as everyone started fighting, the Putuo Temple disciples were instantly stunned.

Translation: But such thoughts didn't last long; as everyone started fighting, the Putuo Temple disciples were instantly stunned.

Because damn, these people's tactics are truly dirty.

Translation: Because damn, these people's tactics are truly dirty.

Especially the Divine Sword Peak disciples, aside from not breaking the rules, they basically used every means possible.

Translation: Especially the Divine Sword Peak disciples, who, aside from not breaking the rules, employed every possible means.

Most importantly, it's these guys' techniques—how are they different from what we know?

Translation: Most importantly, it's these guys' techniques—how they differ from what we know.

For instance, right now a Putuo Temple inner sect disciple happened to encounter a Divine Sword Peak inner sect disciple.

Translation: For example, right now a Putuo Temple Inner Door Disciple happened to encounter a Divine Sword Peak Inner Door Disciple.

Without a word, that Divine Sword Peak inner sect disciple unleashed a palm strike.

Translation: Without a word, that Divine Sword Peak Inner Door Disciple unleashed a palm strike.

"Bald donkey, watch my cotton palm!"

Translation: "Bald donkey, behold my Cotton Palm!"

"Cotton palm? Just a lowly Yellow-level technique?"

Translation: "Cotton Palm? Just a lowly Yellow-rank technique?"

At first, the Putuo Temple disciple scoffed, practically laughing it off—what power could a Yellow-level technique have? He was seriously underestimating himself.

Translation: To that, the Putuo Temple disciple initially snorted, thinking it a joke—what power could a Yellow-rank technique have? He was vastly underestimating himself.

But when the palm print actually landed, the Putuo Temple disciple was left dumbfounded.

Translation: But when the palm strike actually landed, the Putuo Temple disciple was dumbfounded.

That sky-covering, earth-shaking Línglì palm print, like a heavenly tidal wave, instantly enveloped him.

Translation: That sky-covering, earth-shaking Línglì palm print, like a heavenly tidal wave, instantly enveloped him.

That sky-covering, earth-shaking Línglì palm print, like a heavenly tidal wave, instantly enveloped him.

"Damn, is that cotton palm?"

Translation: "Damn, is this Cotton Palm?"

"What kind of cotton palm could have such power? It's terrifying."

Translation: What kind of Cotton Palm could have such power? It's downright terrifying.

Moreover, after trying to block it, the Putuo Temple disciple was completely speechless; even his Xuan-level technique was useless.

Translation: Moreover, after trying to block it, the Putuo Temple disciple was utterly speechless; even his Mysterious-rank technique was useless.

He was directly stripped of his strength by the cotton palm.

Translation: He was directly stripped of his strength by the Cotton Palm.

"Ha... transformation-level...."

Translation: "Tra... ns... formation-level...."

Ha... transformation-level....

Alternative: Keep the Chinese characters? No, we must translate to English. We could translate as "Tr... ans... formation-level...." but that's not accurate.

Maybe we can translate as "Tra... ns... formation-level...." but it's okay.

Ha... transformation-level....

Thus: "Ha... transformation-level...."

Only then did the Putuo Temple disciple realize that this guy's cotton palm had reached transformation-level.

Translation: Only then did the Putuo Temple disciple realize that this guy's Cotton Palm had already reached the Transformation-level.

For a moment he didn't know what to say.

Translation: For a moment he didn't know what to say.

First, who the hell would spend so much time mastering a lowly Yellow-level technique, let alone reach transformation-level with it?

Translation: First, who in their right mind would spend a ton of time training a Yellow-rank technique, and even reach Transformation?

That's obviously a poor return on effort.

Translation: This is obviously a case of disproportionate effort and reward.

Yellow-level techniques, being low rank, have limited power; if you have that time to study a Yellow-level technique, why not directly cultivate an Earth-level one instead?

Translation: Yellow-rank techniques have limited power because of their level; if you have the time to study one, why not go straight to an Earth-rank technique instead?

Even if cultivated to mastery, its power would absolutely surpass that of a transformation-level cotton palm, and not just by a little.

Translation: Even if you master it to Great Accomplishment Realm, its power would absolutely surpass that of a Transformation-level Cotton Palm, and not just by a little.

The Putuo Temple disciple naturally didn't know that, although cotton palm's power is limited, it's handy for snatching meals.

Translation: The Putuo Temple disciple naturally didn't know that, although Cotton Palm's power is limited, it's handy for snatching meals.

With a single palm strike, the Putuo Temple disciple was directly subdued by the cotton palm, while the Divine Sword Peak disciple merely smirked.

Translation: With a single palm strike, that Putuo Temple disciple was immediately subdued by the Cotton Palm, while the Divine Sword Peak disciple merely smirked.

"Is that all? You don't even have a transformation-level technique and still want to grab a meal?"

Translation: "Is that all? You don't even have a Transformation-rank technique and you still want to grab a meal?"

"You........."

Translation: "You........."

"Damn, I just want to eat a bite; what does that have to do with having a transformation-level technique? The rules don't say you can't eat if you lack one."

Translation: "I'm just trying to eat a bite; what does that have to do with having a Transformation-level technique? The rules don't say you can't eat if you lack a Transformation-level technique."

Indeed there's no such rule, but looking at the battlefield now, anyone who had a chance to seize a position unleashed techniques that, without exception, were all transformation-level.

Translation: "Indeed there's no such rule, but looking at the battlefield now, anyone who has a chance to seize a position—without exception—has unleashed techniques that have all reached Transformation-level."

Whether it's cotton palm, binding hand, or flowing light step—whatever it is, each one is damn transformation-level.

Translation: "Cotton Palm, Binding Hand, Flowing Light Step—whatever, each and every one of them is damn Transformation-level."

Transformation-level techniques, rarely seen normally, have become almost standard equipment for everyone in the Dao Yizong sect.

Translation: "Transformation-rank techniques, rarely seen normally, have here in the Dao Yi Sect become as common as everyday gear."

I stared dumbfounded—what's going on with these Dao Yizong disciples? Why does everyone's technique reach transformation-level?

Translation: "I stared dumbfounded—what's going on with these Dao Yi Sect disciples, why is everyone's technique Transformation-level?"

And they're all damn Yellow-level.

Translation: "And they're all just Yellow-rank, damn it."

Utterly crushing technique, plus all kinds of dirty tricks, the Putuo Temple disciples collapsed at the first touch.

Of course, there are also people who think they're clever. I'm no match for the Dao Yi Sect, so fine—I won't fight you; I'll go find a Withered Wood Hermitage disciple.

You go for the soft persimmons, huh? If you can't beat the Dao Yi Sect, do you really think you can't beat the Withered Wood Hermitage?

So, a Putuo Temple Outer Door Disciple proactively sought out a Withered Wood Hermitage disciple; their cultivation levels were comparable, but this Putuo Temple disciple wore a look of confidence.

"Junior Sister, let me have this meal."

He smirked at the little nun as he spoke; upon hearing this, the Withered Wood Hermitage disciple's face remained calm, and he spoke in a low voice.

"You'll know after we fight—watch my move!"

As the words fell, the Withered Wood Hermitage disciple launched an attack, while the Putuo Temple disciple smirked confidently.

"Useless junior sister, you can't even break my defense—behold my Fomen Golden Bell Cover............ roar............"

A golden-yellow radiance of Buddhist power burst forth from his whole body.

The Golden Bell Cover, the supreme defensive art of the Fomen, is easy to learn but hard to master.

Getting started poses little difficulty, but cultivating to Great Accomplishment, even to Perfection, is extremely hard.

Indeed, its defensive ability is monstrous; therefore, almost every Putuo Temple disciple practices this technique.

But although the Golden Bell Cover had been unleashed, before the words even faded, that disciple let out a miserable scream.

In contrast, the Withered Wood Hermitage disciple's eyes turned icy; his right hand curled into a claw, he fiercely seized the vital point, and he softly said.

"Dragon Claw Hand."

"Roar............ let go, junior sister, let go!"

Damn it, a Perfection-level Dragon Claw Hand—and you, damn it, grabbed that spot............ exactly the deadly point of an Entry-level Golden Bell Cover.