My cultivation technique can automatically steal proficiency.

Chapter 25 No Longer Human

"Go there!"

Cheng Junhe, his face filled with murderous intent, was about to kill the lowly brat who dared to offend him. But as soon as he moved his foot, he saw the brat retreat and disappear into the street on the right in a few leaps.

The speed and decisiveness of their actions surprised everyone present.

Ran?

He actually ran away like that.

"Stop right there."

Cheng Junhe was absolutely furious. He pushed off with his feet and shot out like a cannonball, three points faster than Chen Qiyuan.

He leaped onto the rooftop and chased the other man for several blocks, finally losing sight of him in a bustling commercial street, where he could only roar in frustration.

……

Inside a carriage, Chen Qiyuan listened to the hoarse, furious roar, the voice filled with malice. Anyone who didn't know better would think it was some kind of blood feud involving the murder of one's father.

He's not stupid; he wouldn't fight a fight where losing could cost him his life, and winning wouldn't bring him any benefit.

When you reach the pinnacle of your cultivation, the "Strange Steps" technique comes in handy, especially in situations like this.

He looked at the other person inside the carriage and said, "Thank you very much, Senior Brother Meng, for helping me a lot."

The man was Meng Junfei, who had studied martial arts at the Wu family martial arts school. He had just opened the carriage door to let Chen Qiyuan get in, thus avoiding Cheng Junhe's sight.

Meng Junfei laughed, "Even without my help, you'd definitely get away. By the way, how did you get involved with that mad dog?"

"It's a long story."

Chen Qiyuan shook his head and smiled wryly, saying, "Judging from Senior Brother Meng's tone, he seems to be quite familiar with this person."

Meng Junfei said, "This person was the eldest son of the Cheng family. He was exceptionally talented and was originally highly regarded by the Cheng family, who wanted him to strive to become a disciple of the Ironclad Sect. However, he failed to comprehend the Transformation Realm for a long time and ultimately failed to become a true disciple of the Ironclad Sect. He went mad after that."

Chen Qiyuan asked in surprise, "This person just said that the Transformation Realm is a poor man's martial art."

"Hahaha." Meng Junfei laughed loudly, "Because he has never been able to comprehend the Transformation Realm, he especially hates those who have mastered it. Half a year ago, a young Transformation Realm cultivator emerged from a collateral branch of the Cheng family. One time, he got drunk and actually provoked that person, beating him to death and causing a great disaster."

He really is a madman.

Chen Qiyuan had just sensed that this guy had some mental issues, and now it seems that not only does he have issues, but his issues are quite serious.

Meng Junfei suddenly realized, "I know, he must have heard about your deeds and had another attack, so he came to kill you."

Chen Qiyuan sighed, "This is an undeserved misfortune for me."

He suddenly thought of his cousin Hu Yuting, who was actually going to marry such a madman, and couldn't help but feel a little sorry for her.

However, it's not something an outsider like him can control.

He brought up another matter, "From what Senior Brother Meng is saying, one of the requirements for accepting disciples into the Ironclad Sect is to have mastered the Transformation Realm?"

"That's right. Junior brother, imagine if your cultivation level were equal to Cheng Junhe's, would you take him seriously?"

If he were also at the Marrow Refining Realm, he could have beaten Cheng Junhe to the point of death in just a few moves.

Seeing his expression, Meng Junfei knew he had figured it out and said, "Cheng Junhe is right. Stance training is indeed a martial art practiced by the poor because they can't afford pills or obtain spiritual roots, so this is their only option."

"However, this doesn't mean that those major sects and powerful forces don't value stance training. Whether or not one has grasped the essence of internal energy makes a world of difference in combat power. Therefore, sects like the Ironclad Sect have a strict requirement when accepting true disciples: they must have grasped the essence of internal energy."

After listening, Chen Qiyuan finally understood what these two martial arts represented.

Meng Junfei said, "With your talent, Junior Brother, it won't be difficult for you to join the Ironclad Sect if you can get a recommendation."

[Meng Junfei was jealous; your "Hun Yuan Zhuang" technique took the opportunity to steal some of his proficiency.]

This senior brother Meng is as prone to jealousy as ever.

Upon hearing his words, Chen Qiyuan thought of Deacon Lin, who had never mentioned this matter before, seemingly treating him purely as a tool.

Seeing that he smiled but remained silent, Meng Junfei changed the subject, "By the way, junior brother, if you have time later, could you come with me to meet someone?"

"Don't know who to see?"

"She is a senior who has been collecting stance training techniques. As long as you bring a stance training technique that she has never seen before, you can exchange it for a martial arts technique, or even a secret technique."

"Is it appropriate for me to go with them?"

Chen Qiyuan found it a bit strange; why would he want to be included in such a good thing?

"Of course it's suitable. This senior's requirement is that he must meet a martial artist who has practiced that stance training to the level of Huajin before it will count. I'm just worried about where to find someone who has practiced the Hunyuan Stance to the level of Huajin."

Meng Junfei wouldn't help Chen Qiyuan for no reason; this was precisely his purpose. He said sincerely, "If we can really exchange it for a profound martial arts technique, it will be of great benefit to both of us."

Chen Qiyuan thought for a moment. Since he couldn't go back to the martial arts school for the time being, it wouldn't hurt to go and see it for himself. "Okay, I'll go with my senior brother."

……

The senior lived in a quiet courtyard, where many carriages were already parked outside, queuing to enter.

Clearly, quite a few people know this news.

Chen Qiyuan and Meng Junfei waited patiently in the carriage, chatting idly.

Suddenly, Meng Junfei caught sight of a carriage ahead and a strange smile appeared on his face. "That's the Qi family's carriage. Junior Brother, would you like to go over and say hello?"

Qi Jia?

Just as Chen Qiyuan was about to say that he didn't know anyone from the Qi family, he saw his strange smile and his heart stirred. He remembered that there was indeed such a Qi family in the original owner's memories.

When the original owner was born, he was considered the future hope of the Luo family and was showered with love and affection. It was also at that time that the Luo family arranged a marriage for him as a child.

Later, the original owner's nominal uncle, but actually his maternal uncle, was born. His existence became very awkward. Until a few years ago, the conflict completely erupted, and the original owner was expelled from the Luo family. Naturally, this marriage agreement was no longer valid.

The woman he was betrothed to was from the Qi family. Her maiden name was Xuan'er.

Meng Junfei said, "Junior brother, do you know that the Qi family has produced a prodigy, who is the brother of your former fiancée. A few years ago, he was taken in as a disciple by an elder of Qingyue Mountain. In these past few years, the Qi family has become completely different from what it used to be."

"oh."

Chen Qiyuan's reaction was indifferent. What did the original owner's affairs have to do with him?

Seeing that he didn't react much, Meng Junfei dropped a bombshell: "It's said that the Luo and Qi families are discussing whether to honor the previous marriage agreement. Of course, the groom will be changed."

Chen Qiyuan's gaze sharpened. "Whose replacement?"

"Who else could it be? The Luo family only has one male heir now."

"..."

Chen Qiyuan's lips twitched. Even though this matter had nothing to do with him, he was still a little angry.

The Luo family has gone too far. Not only did they kick the original owner out of the house, but they also made the "uncle" who took everything from him marry his former fiancée.

This is utterly inhuman.

"Would the Qi family agree to this?"

"It depends on Miss Qi's wishes."

As they spoke, the number of people in line decreased until it was the Qi family's turn. The carriage curtain was lifted, and a beautiful young woman stepped off the carriage, dressed in white, instantly stirring up fragments of memories in Chen Qiyuan's heart.

The girl was none other than Qi Xuan'er from the original owner's memories.

An indescribable emotion filled my chest, and I had no way to dispel it.

"And you all, come in and wait." A servant-like man directed from the doorway, then called to the people in the carriages behind.

Meng Junfei's carriage was also mentioned.

So the two of them got off the carriage.

The girl in white seemed to sense something, turned around and looked over, her gaze piercing through the crowd and meeting his.

Immediately, the girl looked away, her hands clenched into fists, hidden inside her sleeves.