Lu Wen’s cultivation of the Pi Xie Sword Manual’s inner strength progressed smoothly. In his mechanical mental state, even the most vigorous yang fire could not shake his mental will.
After successfully cultivating the Pi Xie True Qi, Lu Wen integrated it with his own energy and then combined the advantages of the Pi Xie Sword Manual with his cultivation techniques.
Lu Wen’s cultivation techniques had already integrated multiple techniques from various transcendent systems, containing diverse attributes and characteristics.
Lu Wen practiced the Pi Xie Sword Art movements in his mind while sensing the energy attributes, saying, "I wonder what level of strongman I am in this world."
The Swordsman world doesn't have a clear-cut division of combat strength, but it can be divided based on the combat performance of the characters in the original plot.
Peak-level strongmen, the ceiling of combat strength, are only Feng Qing Yang and Dongfang Bubai.
Top-tier strongmen: Left Cold Zen with his Ice-Cold True Qi, Yue Buqun with the Pi Xie Sword Manual, Lin Pingzhi with the Pi Xie Sword Manual, Ren Wo Xing who fused different types of true qi, Fang Zheng the Grand Master with the Yi Jin Jing, Linghu Chong with his late-stage inner strength and perfected swordsmanship, and so on.
First-rate strongmen: Yue Buqun with the Zi Xia Divine Skill, Yu Cang Hai of the Qingcheng Sect, Tian Boguang, etc., are all prominent sect leaders or powerful figures in the martial arts world.
Second-rate experts: The early Linghu Chong, Lan Fenghuang, Ding Jian with his One-Character Electric Sword, etc.
Third-rate practitioners: The Four Young Masters of the Qingcheng Sect, Yi Lin, Lin Zhennan, etc.
There are also some non-mainstream martial arts figures, such as the many bodyguards of the Fuwei镖局, the early Lin Pingzhi, etc.
Of course, these are the characters in the plot. After Lu Wen transmigrated, this is a real world. With a world so vast, there must be more peak-level strongmen than just Feng Qing Yang and Dongfang Bubai.
Not to mention others, just the Ming Dynasty court alone, who knows how many strongmen are hidden within.
Lu Wen was also unclear about his own level of strength in this world: "Fortunately, I will encounter Yu Cang Hai soon, I can test it on him."
If he fired an electromagnetic cannon, no one in this world could withstand it, but using weapons in close combat is different.
"Lu Wen Jun, where are we going next?" asked Yagi Yumi, she also wanted to fight.
Lu Wen thought for a moment and said, "Since we have the Pi Xie Sword Manual, let's go to the Fuwei镖局 and save Lin Zhennan and his family. It's a good opportunity to face Yu Cang Hai and collect resources through Lin Zhennan."
Naturally, the women did not object to Lu Wen’s idea. The group left the house and went out onto the street, heading towards the Fuwei镖局 direction that the Shadow Spirit agents had told them.
Lu Wen was dressed as an ordinary young martial artist, but his handsome appearance and lofty demeanor befitted the title of "Little Sword Immortal."
Although Yagi Yumi and the others were also wearing ordinary martial arts attire, their cloaks concealed their imposing figures, but their colorful hair drew a lot of attention.
Pedestrians avoided them like the plague. Some martial arts figures whispered, "What kind of martial art do these female masters practice? Their hair color has even changed."
"Shh, keep your voice down, Old Zhang. Don't you want to live? This dark hair, clearly indicates they might have practiced poison techniques, and they must be incredibly proficient."
After reminding Old Zhang, the old martial arts expert dared not say more. He immediately shut up and changed the topic, talking about the latest news in the martial arts world.
Walking down the street, Yagi Yumi and the others were very curious about everything around them, looking left and right without stopping.
Lu Wen's group was moving in a very clear direction. His identity had some fame in the martial arts world, and Yagi Yumi and the others' colorful hair instilled some awe in the martial arts figures.
Therefore, some quick-witted bodyguards of the Fuwei镖局, upon seeing Lu Wen's group, quickly went to the镖局 to report the news.
In the living room of the Fuwei镖局, the head bodyguard, Lin Zhennan, looked at the several boxes in front of him with a troubled expression.
Wang Madam brought over a cup of hot tea and comforted him, "Husband, didn't the Qingcheng Sect leader Yu Cang Hai accept some gifts this time? If we interact with them a few more times, we can open up the Sichuan region. Why are you still so worried?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhennan also calmed his troubled expression and smiled, "My wife is right, it's just a matter of interacting a few more times."
"Where did Pingzhi go? Why haven't I seen him in the house?" Wang Madam asked.
Lin Zhennan didn't pay much attention and casually said, "He went hunting with some of the镖局's escorts."
While the couple were talking, a镖局 subordinate rushed over and knocked on the door urgently, "Bang bang bang!"
"Come in. What happened?" Lin Zhennan frowned.
The镖局 subordinate took a breath and reported, "Head bodyguard, the 'Little Sword Immortal' whose reputation has been rising recently seems to be coming to our镖局. He is also accompanied by several female masters with unusual hair colors."
The镖局's business relies on making friends far and wide. They avoid fighting as much as possible, so they require good eyesight and sharp intelligence.
Lin Zhennan frowned and pondered. He thought to himself, "This 'Little Sword Immortal' Lu Wen is new to the martial arts world. I haven't heard of him having any maids or female masters accompanying him. What is he doing at the Fuwei镖局? Could it be that he has heard of my grandfather's reputation and came to pay a visit?"
He didn't understand the reason, but he still said, "Keep an eye on this Lu Young Master. If he really comes to the Fuwei镖局, notify me and the other bodyguards to welcome him."
The镖局 subordinate went to keep an eye on Lu Wen's whereabouts.
Wang Madam was curious and asked, "Husband, why is this Lu Young Master called 'Little Sword Immortal'?"
It's because the title is a bit grandiose. In the martial arts world, there's no second best. To be called "Sword Immortal," it really takes a bit of audacity.
Once this title spreads, just wait for the sword practitioners in the martial arts world to challenge him endlessly.
Lin Zhennan explained the rumors circulating in the martial arts world. Lu Wen's skill in using qi to control the sword was incredibly high, so he was called the "Little Sword Immortal."
Wang Madam, coming from a martial arts family, knew something about the darkness and cruelty of the martial arts world. Upon hearing this, she frowned and thought, "Does this Lu Young Master have any powerful backing? This kind of extraordinary skill in using qi to control the sword, wouldn't they be afraid of being captured and forced to reveal it?"
Lin Zhennan recalled information about Lu Wen and said, "Lu Young Master's origin is mysterious. He might be from a hidden sect, with secret masters guarding him. Or maybe he himself is a powerful master, and he might not be afraid of being defeated and captured."
Lu Wen was heading towards the Fuwei镖局, unaware of the conversation between Lin Zhennan and his wife. He didn't think about this relationship either, but even if he had known, he wouldn't have cared too much.
When he arrived at the Fuwei镖局 with the women, someone was already waiting at the entrance.
Lu Wen's outstanding demeanor made him stand out from the crowd in this era.
Lin Zhennan, with several other bodyguards, all saw the colorful hair of the women behind Lu Wen. They felt some apprehension and fear in their hearts, but they remained expressionless on the surface.
Lin Zhennan stepped forward and bowed, "Could it be that the 'Little Sword Immortal' Lu Wen, Lu Young Master, is before me?"
Lu Wen returned the bow and said in a clear voice, "It is indeed this one. Lin Head Bodyguard, I have come to visit unannounced, please forgive me."