Listening to Lín Píngzhī's words, Tián Bóguāng nodded and continued.
"Commander Xiang's reputation in the pugilistic world goes without saying. His Qinggong is truly extraordinary. I believe his Dark Night Lingering Fragrance ranks first for Qinggong, and that should be acceptable."
"As for others besides Commander Xiang, there's Lù Xiǎofèng's Phoenix Dance of the Nine Heavens, Qiú Qiānrèn's Water-Walking, Yuán Chéngzhì's Divine Steps Hundred Changes, Yún Zhōnghè's Flying Sand and Moving Stones, and so on. These are those whose Qinggong names are known. Then there are those whose Qinggong names are unknown, such as Sīkōng Zhāixīng, Yè Gūchéng, Xīmén Chuīxuě, Wéi Yīxiào, and Dōngfāng Bùbài."
As Tián Bóguāng spoke, his voice grew softer, as if losing confidence.
Lín Píngzhī thought it made sense.
Compared to them, Tián Bóguāng's Qinggong was indeed not very remarkable. However, Tián Bóguāng had forgotten to mention one person, Fēng Qīngyáng.
With that kind of elusive speed, Fēng Qīngyáng's Qinggong must be very powerful.
Of course, Lín Píngzhī wouldn't spread word about Fēng Qīngyáng being on Traces of Sin Cliff.
"Brother Lín, I'm not boasting, but although my Qinggong can't compare to theirs, it's still considered top-tier. If you want to learn my Lone Wanderer Across Ten Thousand Miles, it will take some effort," Tián Bóguāng said proudly. After all, it was his signature skill, and Tián Bóguāng knew how difficult it was to learn.
"Don't worry, as long as Brother Tián is willing to teach, I will definitely learn it," Lín Píngzhī said with a smile, unwilling to pass up this opportunity.
Hearing Lín Píngzhī's words, Tián Bóguāng became displeased. How could his Lone Wanderer Across Ten Thousand Miles sound so easy to learn in Lín Píngzhī's mouth?
He didn't know Lín Píngzhī had a System, and Lín Píngzhī wouldn't tell him; it was his trump card.
"Let's go. I don't believe you can learn it that quickly," Tián Bóguāng said, pulling Lín Píngzhī towards the cave they were in before.
Arriving at the cave, Tián Bóguāng said directly, "Brother Lín, I'll demonstrate it once. Pay close attention to my footwork."
Lín Píngzhī nodded and watched Tián Bóguāng's Lone Wanderer Across Ten Thousand Miles carefully.
Then, with a prompt from the System, Lín Píngzhī learned Lone Wanderer Across Ten Thousand Miles.
Tián Bóguāng was unaware and watched Lín Píngzhī proudly, smiling and saying, "How is it? Do you find it impossible to learn? It's okay, I'll teach you again. Watch closely."
Saying that, Tián Bóguāng prepared to teach Lín Píngzhī again.
But Lín Píngzhī stopped him.
"Brother Tián, no need. I've already learned it."
Tián Bóguāng and Yílín were both incredulous.
The former thought Lín Píngzhī was bragging; his Lone Wanderer Across Ten Thousand Miles was not that easy to learn. Yílín, however, thought, "Senior Brother Lín is so amazing. I've only remembered a little, and Senior Brother Lín has already learned it."
"Does Brother Tián not believe me?"
"Don't believe it. Are you still hungover from last night, talking nonsense?"
"Then watch closely, Brother Tián."
With that, Lín Píngzhī took several quick steps. His speed was astonishingly fast, appearing as a mere blur to Yílín.
Seeing this, Tián Bóguāng's jaw dropped.
"This... this... this..." he stammered, completely at a loss for words.
"Brother Tián, I should have learned it by now, right?" Lín Píngzhī provoked.
Tián Bóguāng closed his mouth. He covered his head, not knowing what was wrong.
Not only had he learned it, but his speed was even a few points faster than his own. Was this a case of the teacher being outdone by the student? Tián Bóguāng was dejected. Suddenly, he didn't want to stay here anymore.
Lín Píngzhī, whom he had been effortlessly defeating during the day, had suddenly surpassed him. His proud Qinggong was learned at a glance. What kind of monster was this?
"Brother Lín, I just remembered I have something to do. I'll be leaving now," Tián Bóguāng said hastily, wanting to escape this place that had so severely damaged his confidence.
"Since Brother Tián has something to attend to, Píngzhī won't detain you. The Jianghu is vast; we'll meet again," Lín Píngzhī said. He didn't have absolute confidence in killing Tián Bóguāng yet, and Yílín was nearby. If Tián Bóguāng were to attack her, it would be troublesome.
He didn't know that Tián Bóguāng was leaving because he was demoralized. If Lín Píngzhī knew, he would definitely say, "Don't blame me, blame the System."
Tián Bóguāng nodded and left, using Lone Wanderer Across Ten Thousand Miles.
At this point, only Lín Píngzhī and Yílín remained in the cave.
Lín Píngzhī looked at Yílín, and before he could speak, her face turned bright red.
"Junior Sister Yílín, let's rest. Tomorrow, I'll have my master send someone to escort you back to Mount Heng," Lín Píngzhī said. He felt a pang of reluctance; who didn't enjoy the company of a beauty?
Hearing Lín Píngzhī's words, Yílín's expression changed. She thought, "Senior Brother Lín dislikes me and is trying to get rid of me?"
Seeing the change in Yílín's expression, Lín Píngzhī wondered if she didn't want to leave him.
"Junior Sister Yílín." Lín Píngzhī walked up to Yílín. They were now very close, each able to hear the other's heartbeat.
"Senior Brother Lín..." Yílín's eyes welled up. She was still thinking if Senior Brother Lín disliked her, but now that he was in front of her, she gritted her teeth, made a decision, and asked, "Do you dislike me?"
Yílín's question almost made Lín Píngzhī laugh.
"Silly girl, how could I dislike you? You're so beautiful," Lín Píngzhī said, pulling Yílín into his embrace and gently patting her shoulder to comfort her.
Yílín wanted to struggle. A voice in her heart kept telling her she was a nun and could not break her vows. Yet, her hands moved on their own, embracing Lín Píngzhī.
"Senior Brother Lín..." Yílín cried, sobbing, "I like you, but I'm a nun. I'm so sad."
Hearing Yílín's confession and her crying, Lín Píngzhī released her. He looked at her tear-streaked face and, unable to resist, kissed her lips.
"Mmph..."
Yílín instinctively tried to say no, but her mouth was sealed, and she couldn't utter a word.
Lín Píngzhī skillfully undressed Yílín.
Before long, the cave was filled with sounds of passionate intimacy.
"Ding, congratulations to host 'Lín Píngzhī' for completing the side quest: Conquer Yílín. Reward: Dark Night Lingering Fragrance."
"Ding, congratulations to host 'Lín Píngzhī' for learning the new Qinggong: Dark Night Lingering Fragrance. Current level: First level."
However, the System's voice was completely drowned out. Lín Píngzhī was too preoccupied at the moment.
At the same time, by Xià Xuěyí's tomb, Fēng Qīngyáng patted the tombstone and said, "Little Xià, if you hadn't died, you'd be an old man by now. Stop eavesdropping; let's sleep."
With that, Fēng Qīngyáng closed his eyes and fell asleep.
Lín Píngzhī woke up in the middle of the night. He looked at the scattered remnants on the ground and the tear stains on Yílín's face. He gently kissed her forehead before checking the System's reward.
However, when he discovered the reward was Dark Night Lingering Fragrance, Lín Píngzhī was stunned.
Holy crap!
It was Dark Night Lingering Fragrance, the very skill Tián Bóguāng had mentioned earlier.
He recalled the related memories of Dark Night Lingering Fragrance and found that Tián Bóguāng hadn't exaggerated at all. Dark Night Lingering Fragrance was indeed far superior to Tián Bóguāng's Lone Wanderer Across Ten Thousand Miles.
However, Lone Wanderer Across Ten Thousand Miles also had its uses.
For long-distance travel, Lone Wanderer Across Ten Thousand Miles was still better.
Dark Night Lingering Fragrance, on the other hand, consumed a lot of inner strength. With the inner strength provided by his Tu Na Xin Fa, Lín Píngzhī could only use Dark Night Lingering Fragrance for a few minutes at most.
At the same time, Lín Píngzhī also noticed something.
Combat power was indeed just a reference.
Such an incredible Qinggong like Dark Night Lingering Fragrance had not increased his combat power at all.
But one thing he was sure of: with Dark Night Lingering Fragrance, even without Fēng Qīngyáng's guidance, he could defeat Tián Bóguāng.
It seemed he needed to be more careful in the future, Lín Píngzhī told himself.
Just then, Lín Píngzhī suddenly heard two sets of rapid footsteps.
The sounds were light and the speed was fast.
Having learned Dark Night Lingering Fragrance, he immediately knew these were two Qinggong masters.
"Who could it be?" Lín Píngzhī wondered.
It certainly couldn't be Fēng Qīngyáng. That old man appeared and disappeared without a trace, making no sound at all. Besides, with his unfathomable combat power, he could obliterate someone with dozens of sword energies in one sweep. He had no need to chase anyone.
As for being chased? That was even more impossible. Who could possibly chase Fēng Qīngyáng and fight him? At least Lín Píngzhī couldn't think of anyone that formidable.
Since he couldn't figure it out, Lín Píngzhī stopped thinking about it.
It had nothing to do with him anyway. If the sky were to fall, Old Master Fēng would catch it. It didn't concern him.
So, Lín Píngzhī decided to go back to sleep.
Just as he was embracing Yílín, whose face bore a sweet smile, preparing to fall asleep, the System's prompt sounded again.
"Ding, obtained a new side quest. Quest content: Learn from West Poison and North Beggar."
Ah?
Lín Píngzhī suddenly woke up again.
Holy crap! What was going on?
Why did a quest to learn from West Poison and North Beggar suddenly appear?
Who was West Poison? Ouyáng Fēng, that old poison master!
Who was North Beggar? Hóng Qīgōng, the leader of the Beggar Clan!
Wait? The System usually doesn't issue side quests that take a long time to complete. This must mean Ouyáng Fēng and Hóng Qīgōng are nearby.
Those rapid footsteps just now, although not top-tier Qinggong, were definitely not bad. Could it have been them?
This possibility appeared in Lín Píngzhī's mind.
Thinking of this, Lín Píngzhī decided to go and see.
Although he didn't know why Fēng Qīngyáng wasn't around, he had to go, especially with a System quest.
Fēng Qīngyáng was sound asleep. Because Lín Píngzhī and Yílín were engaged in a certain activity, he had deliberately sealed off his hearing. Unless someone attacked him head-on with killing intent, he wouldn't be disturbed.
Lín Píngzhī tiptoed out of bed.
He was afraid of waking Yílín.
But he failed.
"Senior Brother Lín," Yílín said, looking at Lín Píngzhī whose face was flushed. Thinking of the recent passionate encounter, she felt even more unable to face Buddha.
"You're awake? Continue sleeping, I'm just going out for a bit," Lín Píngzhī said tenderly.
"Don't," Yílín clutched Lín Píngzhī's arm. At this moment, she felt abandoned by Buddha and didn't want to be alone, so she didn't want him to leave.
Seeing Yílín clinging to him like this, Lín Píngzhī felt touched.
Who says nuns are heartless? It's just that they haven't fallen in love.
"Then come out with me. Will it be convenient for walking?" Lín Píngzhī asked. He wasn't worried about bringing Yílín along. Hóng Qīgōng would definitely not stand by and watch Ouyáng Fēng attack him and Yílín, so it would be fine to go together.
Hearing Lín Píngzhī's question about walking convenience, Yílín's face turned shy. She replied with a soft "Mmm" like a mosquito and stood up with Lín Píngzhī's support.
"Alright, then let's go."