Chapter 377: The Torn-Out Page

Looking at that page that had clearly been torn out, Cheng Feng felt speechless.

He had just been praising his master for being unreservedly good to him, and yet he had held something back?

Curling his lip, Cheng Feng restored the table leg to its original position and headed straight for Wang Tieshan's recliner.

"Master, why is a page missing from this?"

Wang Tieshan squinted his eyes, looking at the page Cheng Feng was pointing to that was missing from the Secret Manual,

and said with a sigh, "That is because your grandmaster did not wish for those heterodox methods to remain and harm others.

You are young and gifted; to have reached the realm of Bone Refining Perfection in just a few short years, you have no need for such crooked, evil paths.

Don't overthink it; this is not some crucial technique, and your master would not harm you."

Cheng Feng listened to Wang Tieshan's explanation, his inner thoughts shifting uncertainly.

He was gifted?

When did that happen?

Oh, it must be his More Children More Blessings talent, right?

Then it was fine.

Everything he had now was earned through his own sweat and hard work.

But, he really wanted to know what was recorded on that page!!!

After marrying the eldest senior sister Zhao Wei, the relationship between Cheng Feng and Wang Tieshan was not just that of master and disciple, but more like that of a father-in-law and son-in-law.

Coupled with the existence of the little one, Cheng Yun, Cheng Feng felt only respect for Wang Tieshan, with no suspicion at all.

Furthermore, he had the Panmian, so distinguishing truth from falsehood was not a problem.

But he was just truly curious!

Cheng Feng had to pretend to frown slightly, as if he were not entirely convinced.

"But, Master, if there really is such a powerful technique,

why not let this disciple know?

What if I could master it?"

Wang Tieshan sighed softly, a flash of complex emotion in his eyes. "Feng'er,

do you know that while there are as many martial arts in this world as there are stars in the sea, how many can truly be passed down through the ages and benefit future generations?

Many heterodox methods appear to have immense power, but in reality, they have endless hidden dangers.

Your grandmaster also endured countless hardships back then before he realized this truth."

Cheng Feng was silent for a moment, still feeling somewhat unwilling in his heart. "But, Master, this disciple always feels that if I don't know what that technique is, it's like having a thorn in my heart, making it hard to practice with peace of mind.

Also, Master, you may not know, but the Red Lotus Rebels will attack Qingxi County in a few days,

and I came here this time to invite you to go with me to Heimu Prefecture to take refuge."

"What?? The Red Lotus Rebels are coming? Is this true?"

Cheng Feng cupped his hands and said, "The information is accurate, Master. War is imminent, please come with me!"

Wang Tieshan slowly opened his eyes, his gaze like a torch, staring straight at Cheng Feng.

"Feng'er, do you know why I have been so strict with you?

It is only because you are exceptionally gifted and will surely achieve great things in the future.

But on the path of martial arts, one must avoid being eager for quick success.

You must remember, a true expert lies not only in martial prowess but also in their state of mind."

Hearing this, Cheng Feng felt a shock in his heart, as if he had gained some insight.

"Master, this disciple understands.

This disciple will certainly practice diligently and not fail your high expectations.

Then, Master, are you willing to come with me?"

Seeing that Cheng Feng was still thinking of him under these circumstances, Wang Tieshan nodded with satisfaction, a look of relief appearing on his face.

"I truly did not misjudge you.

With disaster imminent, you can still think of this old man;

it shows that I can rest easy with Wei'er following you.

Let's go tomorrow!

If I get news like this from you, why wait?

Do you really think a Martial Artist can be unconstrained by anything?

You go ahead; I need to make arrangements here at the Martial Arts Hall, and I will come to find you tomorrow."

Cheng Feng bowed respectfully and turned to leave.

But just then, he seemed to think of something else, hesitated for a moment, and still asked, "Master, then... what technique was recorded on that missing page?"

Wang Tieshan's expression instantly became grave. He was silent for a moment before slowly speaking. "That technique is an extremely overbearing auxiliary body-refining method.

When your grandmaster was young, he was once afflicted with Blood Poison and obtained this method from an Outsider.

Later, after the Blood Poison was completely gone, he became addicted to this method for a time and nearly went insane.

Afterward, he learned from his painful experience and decided to destroy it to prevent future generations from repeating his mistakes.

Because not everyone can endure that madness in their heart."

Hearing this, Cheng Feng's curiosity grew even more intense.

Blood Poison—that was a legendary blood toxin that was difficult to shake off once contracted,

and even from the perspective of Cheng Feng, a Master Physician, it was by no means easily eradicated.

And, an Outsider?

Hearing this term again, Cheng Feng recalled the underlings the Red Lotus Sect had sent to kill him previously.

When they mentioned his Water Control Talent, they also said he was an Outsider.

And he had even killed Outsiders before.

When he killed Huang Ping, he had forgotten to ask.

He had not expected to hear this term again here at Master Wang Tieshan's place.

Cheng Feng asked tentatively, "Master, what kind of people are the Outsiders you speak of?"

Watching Cheng Feng, who was asking for guidance respectfully, Wang Tieshan stroked his beard, his eyes filled with memories: "The Grandmaster once said that they are a type of mysterious and powerful person who differs from ordinary people.

Each of them possesses their own unique special skill, and ordinary people cannot even get close to them.

It is a pity that I have lived for over fifty years and have never once seen such a so-called Outsider."

Listening to Wang Tieshan's words, a strong sense of incongruity welled up in Cheng Feng's heart.

Those underlings in the Lian Xue Realm all said he was just an Outsider, and it wasn't as if he hadn't killed them before.

Yet the information he got from his master Wang Tieshan was that Outsiders were incomparably powerful, and that even the Grandmaster had once received help from an Outsider?

"It seems it is necessary to go and investigate this." Cheng Feng secretly noted this matter in his heart.

Thinking of the convenience brought by his Water Control skill,

he suddenly realized, aren't these just mages?

Does such a group really exist in the world?

"Master, what exactly is the auxiliary Body Tempering method?

Can a single torn-off sheet of paper really record the whole thing?

Couldn't there be a few more copies?"

Looking at Cheng Feng's curious expression,

and thinking back to how composed Cheng Feng was when he gave him the news just now,

Wang Tieshan was also afraid that Cheng Feng might develop a mental block because of this,

so he said slowly, "That was a Heavenly Thunder Body Refining Method.

At that time, the Grandmaster was afflicted with Blood Poison and knew his time was short, but he accidentally received guidance and help from an Outsider.

On a rainy night, he utilized the thunder and lightning of the rainy night to directly draw lightning to strike his body.

With the help of the extremely rigid and extremely yang Heavenly Thunder, he purged the Blood Poison that had penetrated deep into his bone marrow.

Only then did our sect come to be.

The Grandmaster at that time was also gifted with extraordinary talent, which was the only reason he survived.

But afterwards, he began to study the power of the Heavenly Thunder, which led to this Crashing Thunder Blade Art."

Cheng Feng exclaimed in even greater wonder, "The Grandmaster had no master? He founded a sect on his own?"

Cheng Feng, whose aptitude was only mediocre, could not help but sigh.

His own efforts, which left him drenched in sweat, actually couldn't compare to the Grandmaster's extraordinary talent???

Cheng Feng shouted in his heart that he was unconvinced, but he was still holding the man's blade art.

He had no choice but to decide in his heart to wait until he finished practicing this Secret Manual technique before saying anything else.

This time, the Organ Refining Realm felt like a sure thing to Cheng Feng.