What was common knowledge to Lu Wen was like golden words to the people of ancient times.
In the ancient world, especially the martial arts world where Lu Wen was currently located, martial arts secret manuals were kept secret by all means, and exchanging martial arts secret manuals was something rarely done and only with unimportant ones.
Martial arts sparring was mostly about exchanging combat strength and martial arts concepts.
Lu Wen's few words made Lin Zhen Nan's family and the few 镖头 in the living room understand the composition of the combat strength of members of various major martial arts sects. This also gave them a reference point.
Most of these people only had one technique each, and it was also a single-function one. Some only had moves and skills, and the better ones had accompanying footwork and body techniques.
They all had a grasp of ranged attack methods. When encountering people blocking the way while escorting goods, they would throw a few 飞蝗石 to intimidate them, then negotiate and talk for a while, give some silver to make friends and pass through.
As for internal energy, they had some, but they were all substandard breathing techniques that could cultivate ordinary internal energy with no attributes, but that was about it.
Even if these substandard breathing techniques reached the slightly mature stage of cultivation, the internal energy cultivated would only be able to strengthen the body and prolong life.
The quality of internal energy at the mastery stage could be compared to third-rate or even second-rate techniques.
Only at the perfection stage could it be compared to first-rate techniques, such as Purple Cloud Divine Skill, Sunflower Scripture, etc.
But regardless of technique or skill, most people were at the entry level, while a small number could reach the slightly mature stage of cultivation.
Those who reached the mastery stage were extremely rare.
To reach the perfection stage, one had to have talent, opportunity, and willingness to work hard, only then would they have a chance to achieve it.
Like Yue Buqun of the Huashan Sect, even with the first-rate technique Purple Cloud Divine Skill, he was only at the entry level. He had successfully converted his internal energy, but he had not made much progress in his years of cultivation.
After listening to Lu Wen's words, everyone in the living room looked thoughtful.
Wang Madam quickly thanked him: "Thank you, Young Master Lu, for your guidance. We are grateful beyond words."
The other镖头 also echoed her.
Lu Wen waved his hand and didn't pay any attention: "Arrange a place for us to rest. The battle with Yu Cang Hai tomorrow will take place in the martial arts field of the Fuwei镖局, and all other martial artists are welcome to watch."
Lin Zhen Nan and others agreed, first arranged a yard for Lu Wen and the women to rest, then arranged for the spread of the news of the duel, and the martial arts field for the battle.
They didn't forget about buying medicinal herbs, and instructed some people from the镖局 to be specifically responsible for it.
Lu Wen's Yin Ling secret agents worked with the people of the Fuwei镖局, and within half a day, the news spread like wildfire.
The news of "Little Sword Immortal" Lu Wen's duel with Qingcheng Sect's Sect Master Yu Cang Hai had spread throughout the region within a hundred miles of Fuzhou City.
After receiving the news, most of the martial artists in this area rushed to witness the battle between these two famous masters.
They wanted to see who was stronger, the newly emerging "Little Sword Immortal" Lu Wen, or the long-established Qingcheng Sect Master Yu Cang Hai.
As dusk fell, Lu Wen and the people of the Fuwei镖局 noticed a team of Sichuan people entering the city in a low-key manner.
This group of people had a different accent and clothing style from the locals.
They also entered the city discreetly under the cover of night.
Most other martial artists were very arrogant, wanting the whole world to know of their existence.
The unusual behavior of this team was hard to miss for the dedicated Yin Ling secret agents and the Fuwei镖局.
Lu Wen wasn't surprised when he received the news. He smiled and continued to cultivate and practice moves and skills in his mind.
On the other side, Lin Zhen Nan finally gave up his fantasies and began to accept reality, preparing for tomorrow's duel.
After making arrangements, he began to think about how to deal with the threat of Yu Cang Hai.
Yu Cang Hai, hiding his whereabouts, led his team quietly into Fuzhou City and came to their base to rest, planning to discuss how to deal with the Fuwei镖局 tomorrow.
But when they arrived at the base, someone rushed to report.
"Father, the Fuwei镖局 already knows you are coming, and someone has challenged you. Tomorrow, you will duel at the Fuwei镖局." Yu Ren Yan said anxiously.
This person, who was supposed to die in the original storyline, was still alive, a change brought by Lu Wen.
"We travelled discreetly all the way here, how did our whereabouts be exposed?" Yu Cang Hai was puzzled.
This was also why the Qingcheng Sect's vanguard in Fuzhou City failed to report the exposure of information in time.
The Qingcheng Four Masters and other disciples shook their heads, not knowing. Yu Ren Yan said, "This afternoon, the news suddenly spread throughout Fuzhou City. That newly emerged "Little Sword Immortal" Lu Wen invited Father to a duel tomorrow. I don't know how the news of your whereabouts was leaked."
"But we found out some information about the challenger. He is known as "Little Sword Immortal", and he can use his Qi to control his sword to fight."
"This sword immortal had a sparring match with Lin Zhen Nan. According to those who watched, this Sword Immortal used his mind to control a flying sword that flew across the sky, like a silver dragon dancing, forcing Lin Zhen Nan to block and dodge for a dozen moves, and then with a flash of silver light, he knocked Lin Zhen Nan's weapon out of his hand."
Yu Ren Yan had specially sent people out to gather intelligence. After all, this was the target of the duel. Although they weren't sure if Yu Cang Hai would accept the duel, it was better to know your enemy and yourself, and a hundred battles would be won without losing.
Yu Cang Hai also looked thoughtful, simulating the battle scene in his mind. Fighting against a flying sword was a chilling thought.
A Qingcheng Sect disciple said, "Sect Master, the Fuwei镖局 already knows that we have arrived in Fuzhou City. Our original plan has failed. What should we do now?"
Yu Cang Hai was unwilling to give up, but he still said, "That Sword Immortal uses a flying sword to fight. Although I don't know if his reputation of using Qi to control his sword is true or not, but his power is undeniable."
"With him in the Fuwei镖局, I'm afraid we would suffer heavy losses if we attack forcefully. We can only talk about getting the辟邪剑谱 later."
"But should we accept this duel request?" Yu Cang Hai asked for the opinions of everyone present.
He had also set his sights on this "using Qi to control sword" technique. If it was real, it would be even more powerful than the辟邪剑谱.
But now, the master of this technique was unknown in strength and could not be easily acquired.
"Sect Master, that Sword Immortal is clearly on the side of the Fuwei镖局. We don't know his strength yet. It's better to be cautious. Why don't we leave Fuzhou City while our whereabouts are still undiscovered." Someone suggested.
Some people objected: "That Sword Immortal invited a duel, but it's not a fight to the death. Sect Master's martial arts skills are superb. It's a good opportunity to test the opponent's strengths."
They started arguing.
Yu Cang Hai thought for a moment and finally decided: "Accept the challenge from that Sword Immortal. I want to see for myself what this "using Qi to control sword" technique is. It's either a profound technique or just a show for the sake of show."
The Qingcheng Sect Master made the decision, and naturally, no one objected further.
Just as Yu Cang Hai instructed his disciples to go to the Fuwei镖局 to discuss tomorrow's duel, a commotion came from outside.
"What's going on?" Yu Ren Yan asked outside.
A disciple outside answered, "Brother, it's the Sword Immortal's people who sent a duel invitation."