I’m Still Practicing Martial Arts, But How Did My Daughter Become an Immortal? – Chapter 31

Ch 31: Damn high society, they really know how to play!

On the bank of the Wu River, the mountains stood tall and majestic.

Wisps of mist swirled around the mountains like light gauze, and hung over the river like thin curtains.

The wide river surface and towering peaks made one feel insignificant.

Fishing boats moved slowly on the river, fishermen cast their nets, and mountain songs echoed.

“Brother Lin, can we really catch fish like this?”

Lin Tian and Zhan Rixing found a slightly higher spot, sat cross-legged, and held fishing rods.

Saying they were fishing rods was an exaggeration; they were just wooden sticks tied with hemp rope.

“Trust me, it’s right. Jiang Taigong fishes, and those willing will bite.”

Zhan Rixing rolled his eyes at Lin Tian: “I believe your nonsense. Only a fish with a screw loose would bite a rope.”

A fisherman saw Lin Tian and the other, and greeted them from afar.

“Hey! You two young men, that place is deep, be careful.”

“The river seems calm, but there are many undercurrents and it’s closely connected to the mountains. Beware of those hidden caves that eat people without spitting out bones!”

Lin Tian looked into the distance and shouted loudly: “Thank you for your kindness, old brother, I understand.”

“It’s good that you know.” After the fisherman replied, he began to pack up his fish traps.

“The river has risen much higher than in previous years; this is not a good sign.”

The fisherman’s voice was not loud, but although he was far away, Lin Tian heard him.

Lin Tian was puzzled. How could this power be so unreliable? Sometimes he could hear from so far away, and other times he could only hear from a dozen meters away.

His sense of smell was alright, but he was far from being able to “smell a woman from ten miles away.”

Until the sun went down, the two of them remained motionless.

Finally, Zhan Rixing couldn’t bear it any longer, looking bored, he threw the fishing rod in his hand into the river.

“I really believed your nonsense, Brother Lin. You’re even more devious than my old man. What kind of fishing is this?”

Lin Tian chuckled: “The ancients said, ‘A calm heart makes the ruler level, a clear mind makes the ruler accurate.'”

“With your impetuousness, what Dao are you cultivating? You might as well marry a wife and retire from the martial world.”

Zhan Rixing sighed: “Alright… I can’t argue with you.”

“You’re more like an old man than my old man.”

“I won’t argue with you, it’s all nonsense.”

Lin Tian raised his eyes and looked into the distance, his gaze piercing through the mist to see a boat sailing towards them.

Lin Tian exchanged a glance with Zhan Rixing, and they both smiled.

“The boat is here.”

“Speaking of which, Brother Lin, are you also here to hitch a ride?”

Lin Tian was puzzled. Hitch a ride? What ride? Can a boat be hitched?

“Aren’t you here to attend the Dao Discussion Conference?”

Zhan Rixing instantly understood and laughed “haha.”

Zhan Rixing laughed so hard he couldn’t close his mouth. Lin Tian was even more confused and asked: “What are you laughing at?”

“What’s so funny about this?”

Zhan Rixing pointed at Lin Tian and said: “I say, Brother Lin, you’re usually too clever, how can you be so muddleheaded at this time?”

“This pleasure boat belongs to Li Qiye of the Li family. His meridians were originally blocked, making it impossible for him to practice martial arts.”

“A while ago, he became a disciple of Immortal Qinglian of Medicine King Valley.”

“Isn’t he holding a Dao Discussion Conference with the descendants of royalty, nobles, and famous sects to celebrate?”

After listening, Lin Tian didn’t feel anything was wrong: “What does this have to do with me attending the Dao Discussion Conference?”

Zhan Rixing laughed until his teeth were about to fall out: “This Dao Discussion is not that Dao Discussion. They’re discussing beautiful women.”

“On the surface, it’s a Dao Discussion Conference; isn’t this giving his family an explanation? It sounds better to say it out loud.”

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Lin Tian’s face was speechless: “So I’m the only honest person.”

Zhan Rixing: “Indeed.”

Lin Tian: “Then what are you here for?”

Zhan Rixing: “Isn’t this hitching a ride? Their boat will return the same way since it’s going to the Great Liang border.”

“I’m just borrowing the road to Anyang, traveling through nine counties and twelve towns, and then returning to Beiliang.”

“Maybe we’ll meet again then.”

Lin Tian didn’t know what to say. Since he had already come, he couldn’t go back, right?

Whatever, Lin Tian wanted to see what the difference between rich people and ordinary people was.

Before long, the big boat sailed to within a few dozen meters.

Only then could Lin Tian carefully examine the ship, and couldn’t help but blurt out: “Magnificent!”

The bow of the ship rose high, shaped like a giant dragon about to fly, with a hint of majesty. The hull was slender, dozens of feet long, and several feet wide.

Looking from afar, one could only see pavilions and towers rising high. The eaves were like bird wings lightly spread, and the brackets were like layered peaks.

The towers were tall, and the vermilion beams and pillars contrasted with the emerald green glazed tiles. Faintly, one could see brocade red ribbons fluttering with the breeze, dancing freely in the wind.

Zhan Rixing: “Brother Lin, it seems they don’t plan to dock.”

Lin Tian: “Then we’ll go up ourselves.”

Zhan Rixing: “Okay.”

Zhan Rixing rubbed his fists, eager to try.

“I’ll go first. If Brother Lin’s Qinggong isn’t good, then you can swim over. I’ll pull you up after I get on the boat.”

Zhan Rixing was a little playful. He thought that Lin Tian was strong, but he couldn’t be good at everything, right? There must be something he wasn’t good at. He didn’t believe Lin Tian could do Qinggong.

After saying that, Zhan Rixing poured internal energy into his feet, and his figure was like lightning, speeding across the river.

He lightly tapped the river surface with his toes, each rise and fall splashing a little water, using the force to move forward quickly.

When approaching the big boat, he suddenly pushed out with both palms, internal energy surging. With a “bang,” a small wave rose on the river surface. He used this recoil to leap onto the big boat.

Lin Tian rolled his eyes at him: “Show off!”

Then—

Lin Tian also used Qinggong. His body was like a dragonfly skimming water, leaping dozens of meters with a light step on the river surface.

When approaching the big boat, Lin Tian gathered his internal energy in his palms and struck out with a bang. With a burst of sound, water splashed everywhere on the river surface, and his figure leaped straight up like a flying bird.

At the same time, just as the two of them leaped onto the boat.

On the other side of the boat, a figure leaped down from the boat, treading on the river as if it were flat ground, and was quickly running forward.

Such rapid movement on the river, with only ripples spreading on the water surface and no splashes of water, showed the height of his Qinggong.

Lin Tian and the other successfully boarded the ship. Only then did Lin Tian see the scene on the ship clearly.

As soon as he stabilized his steps, he was surrounded.

Among them were private guards and officials, showing there must be officials on board.

The official’s face was stern, and he drew his saber and shouted sharply: “Who are you, why did you board the ship without permission?”

Before Lin Tian could react, seeing someone draw a saber, he put his hands behind his back, internal energy surging, looking ready to fight at any moment.

Just then, a voice came over.

“What’s going on?”

The official glanced at him and sheathed his saber, respectfully calling out, “Young Master Li.”

The person who came was elegant and wore a brocade robe embroidered with intricate cloud patterns. The silk threads shimmered with subtle luster as his body moved.

It was clear that extremely high-quality silk was used. A jade belt inlaid with gemstones was tied around his waist, each gemstone crystal clear and priceless.

Lin Tian carefully sized up this person, and this person also sized up Lin Tian and the other.

Zhan Rixing leaned slightly, approached Lin Tian’s ear, and lowered his voice: “Li Qiye, this person is very rich, a fat sheep.”

Li Qiye: “Everyone, step back. These are two of my friends.”

Li Qiye waved his hand, and the soldiers and guards responded with “Yes” and returned to their original positions.

“I am Li Qiye. Since the two of you have boarded the ship, we are destined to meet.”

“Come with me!”

Lin Tian didn’t speak, but Zhan Rixing exclaimed repeatedly: “Brother Lin, look, that woman’s figure is amazing.”

In the center of the boat, singers played music and dancers danced, their voices captivating and their dances soul-stirring.

They wore thin veils, with large areas of skin exposed, no different from wearing nothing.

Li Qiye walked ahead, passing through the crowd of beauties to the rear.

All kinds of seats were available, and there were countless fine wines and delicacies. The young talents who were seated each held a beauty in their arms.

“I say, Brother Li, where have you been?”

Li Qiye smiled: “Two friends have come. Everyone, don’t stop.”

“Continue the music, continue the dance.”

Li Qiye already had a plan in mind. The boat was in the middle of the river, and these two were able to board the boat, so it was conceivable that their Qinggong must be extremely high.

He also wanted to give them some face. After all, the Dao Discussion Conference had long been spread, and countless young talents had come along the way.

Of course, there were also people who didn’t fit in, who thought beauties were just skeletons and wanted to be true gentlemen, but in his opinion, they were just good-for-nothings.

As soon as Lin Tian and the other sat down, two beauties came to accompany them, pouring wine and feeding them fruit.

Lin Tian was a little overwhelmed. This damn high society is so extravagant.

“Hey! Where are you touching?”