Chapter 411 Yu Boyi

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There was a loud noise outside the guest room, which frightened Xin Qi who was concentrating on practicing the new Quanzhen method. His Qi almost went astray. Xin Qi quickly gathered his Qi and waited until he calmed down. Then he cursed in a low voice: "These bastards! They make a fuss every day!"

He ran out to take a look, and came back to tell Xin Zhen: "The scholar from Anhui got drunk again. He came back crying and making a fuss, and threw a chair downstairs, almost hitting someone."

Xin Zhen smiled. He could hear the noise outside clearly. There were two groups of people arguing. The scholar who was almost hit was angry and ran up to argue. The drunk guy was in a state of madness at this time and was not willing to apologize, so the quarrel became even more intense.

Xin Zhen shook his head, wondering why he should suffer this.

Xin Zhen is not short of money.

Therefore, the inn they stayed in was considered a very luxurious inn in the capital, and it had a very good meaning. It was called the Zhuangyuan Inn, and many wealthy scholars rushed to stay there in order to have a good start.

Xin Zhen didn’t arrive too late, but he was able to check in at the last minute, so it became difficult for those who came later to check in.

Xin Zhen spent ten times the price of an ordinary inn, but the experience was mediocre because these scholars were too noisy.

Of course there were people who stayed in their rooms reading, but they were not many. Most of them were visiting relatives and friends, and they were visiting each other to socialize. The inn was bustling all day long.

But it is normal if you think about it. By now, you have already read the books you should have read. There is probably not much use in cramming at the last minute. Now is the time to make more friends with your classmates. Once you pass the imperial examination and become an official in the future, your classmates will be your help in the officialdom. You should make good friends with them.

As a result, many candidates called their friends every day, recited poems and composed couplets, went to restaurants for social events, went to brothels, had fun, and even seduced decent women. Although it was not the first time that Xin Zhen had seen such a strange phenomenon, he still shook his head again and again.

It's okay for these people to go out and have fun, but the key is that every time they come back from drinking, some of them are good drinkers, but those with bad drinkers will make a lot of noise, which is really annoying.

No wonder the common people in the capital always have to discipline their female relatives when the spring examination comes, and call these candidates taking the exam one of the three evils. It's no wonder.

Feng Sanniang said, "Sir, why don't you go socialize with them? These people will be your supporters in the officialdom in the future. Some candidates came here half a year in advance just to get to know more people."

Upon hearing this, Xin Zhen just smiled and shook his head.

Xin Zhen did not fool around with other candidates, mainly because he felt it was unnecessary. It had nothing to do with whether he would pursue a career in officialdom. Even if he did, it didn't matter if he didn't socialize or interact with others at this time. Communication between people depends on strength.

If he fails the exam, he probably won't have any contact with his classmates in the future, because people won't think that a failed student is in the same year as them.

But if you pass the exam and get a high ranking, then you will be real classmates. If the need arises, you can exchange and take care of each other, and soon you will become comrades-in-arms in the officialdom, which is much more efficient than the so-called communication at this time.

Xin Zhen had lived for several lifetimes, so how could he not understand this truth? Therefore, he had no intention of putting up with their nonsense.

However, Xin Zhen wanted to visit someone. When Xin Zhen was in Xuzhou, he had talked a lot with Shi Taipu. Shi Taipu once mentioned a person named Yu Boyi, a scholar from Yangzhou.

Shi Taipu admired Boyi very much and always mentioned Yu Gong when he talked about him. He said that although Yu Gong was also a scholar, he was both civil and military, extremely brave, and very upright. If there were demons and monsters harming people, he would definitely not stand idly by. Therefore, he had a great reputation in the world of extraordinary people in Yangzhou, and his reputation even spread to Xuzhou.

Shi Taipu said that Yu Boyi was good at martial arts, and he could use martial arts to fight against demons and monsters. Xin Zhen thought that Yu Boyi must have some means that he didn't know about, and wanted to ask Yu Boyi how to use martial arts to fight against demons and monsters.

Therefore, Xin Zhen promised the owner of the Zhuangyuan Inn that if he could find out which inn Yu Boyi was staying in, he would reward him with one hundred taels of silver.

The owner of the Zhuangyuan Inn was naturally very concerned and quickly asked the owners of various inns. Sure enough, he found out where Yu Boyi was staying within two days.

Xin Zhen did not let Xin Qi and Feng Sanniang go with him. Xin Qi had to practice Quanzhen Heart Method more and develop his internal strength as soon as possible so that he would not be a drag in the future. As for Feng Sanniang, she stayed in the inn to look after Xin Qi.

Yu Boyi's accommodation was not far from the Zhuangyuan Inn, so Xin Zhen walked to the inn called Gaozhong.

This inn is much worse than the Zhuangyuan Inn, but it is clean and tidy. With the words "Senior Scholar" on it, the scholars are willing to pay for it. This inn is also full of scholars, but probably because this Senior Scholar Inn is cheaper,

Xin Zhen entered the inn and told the innkeeper, who immediately understood that this person was the one looking for Yu Boyi. He took the ten taels of silver from Xin Zhen and quickly led Xin Zhen to where Yu Boyi was.

The shopkeeper walked away while whispering, "This gentleman is looking for Master Yu for something. It's best to be brief and leave quickly to avoid getting into trouble."

Xin Zhen hummed and asked in surprise: "What's going on?"

The innkeeper looked around and said, “Just as Master Yu checked into the inn, his servant fell ill in bed.

Mr. Yu was probably worried about his servant's health, or perhaps he thought it was a bad omen, so he met a fortune teller on the street and asked him to tell his fortune.

Unexpectedly, the fortune teller said that Master Yu would die within three days, and if Master Yu was willing to pay ten taels of silver, he could eliminate the disaster for Master Yu.

But Master Yu was unwilling to do so, and today is the third day."

Xin Zhen raised his eyebrows and said, "Is there something wrong with this fortune teller?"

The innkeeper sighed and said, "This fortune teller is quite famous in the market. He can predict the life and death of a person. Everything he predicts is accurate. Sir, you should leave as soon as possible after you finish your business."

Xin Zhen laughed and said, "Is there a possibility that there is something wrong with the fortune teller?"

The innkeeper shook his head and said, "I don't know if there is a problem, but... Alas!"

The shopkeeper sighed.

Xin Zhen understood the dilemma of the shopkeeper. If someone died in his inn, and this person was a scholar going to Beijing to take the imperial examination, it would be a big problem. Even if the government did not pursue it, the death of someone in the inn would eventually affect the business. But it was not easy to kick the person out now. If he was kicked out and this person died again, the reputation of the inn might not be good.

As they were talking, the two of them had already reached the door. The shopkeeper seemed to be afraid, pointed at the door, and left in a hurry. Xin Zhen knocked on the door, and after a while, the door opened, and a young man with a heroic appearance opened the door.

When the young man saw Xin Zhen, he was also stunned. Because he had gotten into trouble in the past two days, the scholars living in the inn avoided him like the plague and dared not visit him. Was this person the newcomer?

Xin Zhen bowed and said with a smile, "My name is Xin Zhen, nice to meet you, Brother Yu."

Xin Zhen greeted Yu Boyi while looking at him. There was some weariness between Yu Boyi's brows, but his eyes were still bright and shining. It seemed that his internal strength had reached an extremely high level.

Yu Boyi bowed in return and was also observing Xin Zhen. He was a little surprised when he saw him. Of course, he was not surprised that Xin Zhen was too handsome, but he saw that Xin Zhen's skin was as bright and translucent as gemstone, his eyes were as deep as a divine pool, his breathing was orderly and there was no sound. When he listened deeper, he could hear that the blood in Xin Zhen's body was flowing like mercury. It was obvious that he was a martial artist who had cultivated his internal skills to the highest level!

"Could it be that my death is destined to be at the hands of this person?" Yu Boyi was already feeling a little scared.

Xin Zhen had no idea what Yu Boyi was thinking. The reason why Yu Boyi could see her cultivation level was that he showed it intentionally. Otherwise, how could Yu Boyi hear the sound of his blood flowing? He didn't expect that Yu Boyi would misunderstand him.

Seeing that Yu Boyi was vaguely on guard, Xin Zhen thought it was normal. If he encountered such a thing, he would definitely be on guard against the fortune teller hiring someone to kill him, so he quickly explained his purpose.

"Brother Yu, I have heard of your great name for a long time. On my way to Beijing, I met a strange man named Shi Taipu in Xuzhou. Shi Taipu highly respected you.

I am also a martial artist, but I am not very good at slaying demons and monsters. I want to find someone to teach me how to use martial arts to deal with demons and monsters.

Shi Taipu asked me to look for you when I went to Beijing to take the exam, saying that you had done a lot of demon slaying in Yangzhou, and I thought you must have some tricks, so I came here today, hoping that I will not disturb Brother Yu."

Hearing Xin Zhen's words, Yu Boyi seemed to be relieved, but he refused to let him in, saying, "Brother Xin, it's not that I don't want to guide you, but I'm busy now. When I'm done with this disaster, I'll come back and we can talk again."

Xin Zhen smiled and said, "I want to ask Brother Yu for advice, how can I come here empty-handed? However, what Brother Yu needs right now is not anything else, but a helper. Xin Zhen is willing to lend a helping hand to Brother Yu!"

How could Yu Boyi easily trust others? He declined politely, "I have a way to deal with this matter. Brother Xin, please go back first."

Xin Zhen smiled and said, "Brother Yu, are you worried that I am in league with that fortune teller?"

Yu Boyi didn't say anything, just looked at Xin Zhen, and his meaning was very clear.

Xin Zhen smiled and said, "Brother Yu, if I were one of the fortune tellers, I wouldn't have to use any other means."

As he spoke, Xin Zhen extended his right hand towards Yu Boyi. Yu Boyi understood what Xin Zhen meant. He wanted to shake hands with him to test each other's martial arts skills. If Xin Zhen's martial arts skills were far superior to his, then killing him would be a piece of cake, and there would be no need to use any despicable means.

Yu Boyi had a solemn expression. He stretched out his hand and shook hands with Xin Zhen. He immediately felt an enormous internal force surging from Xin Zhen's hand. His own internal force was completely destroyed at the slightest contact. Seeing that this internal force was about to penetrate directly, Yu Boyi was horrified: My life is over!
However, at this moment, that huge internal force disappeared without a trace in an instant, as if it had never appeared.

Yu Boyi was surprised and admired him. He bowed to Xin Zhen and said, "Brother Xin, I am being too cautious."

Xin Zhen quickly supported Yu Boyi and said, "Brother Yu, there is no need to be like this. If I were to encounter such a thing, I would also be cautious and not be careless. It is obvious that the fortune teller is not an upright person. I will stay here with Brother Yu tonight. If the fortune teller dares to use any means, let's show him the means of a warrior."

Yu Boyi was also very happy to have the help of Xin Zhen, a master, and said with a smile: "Of course, Brother Xin, please come in and talk. You want to ask about the martial arts methods, right? Let's come in and discuss it in detail, as it may be used today."

Xin Zhen followed Yu Boyi into the room, and as soon as he entered, he saw a man lying on the bed, unconscious.

Yu Boyi glanced at the man and sighed, "He was my follower. He fell ill right after arriving in the capital. I went to see several doctors, but they all said they couldn't help him. That's why I went to a fortune teller to have his fortune told.

Unexpectedly, the fortune teller told me that I would not live long when he saw me, and said that if I paid ten taels of silver, he would cast a spell to save my life.

I thought that life and death were already determined, and how could a small spell break it? It was nothing more than a lie. But after I came back, I heard that this fortune teller could tell life and death. I didn’t believe it, unless the fortune teller himself was possessed by a ghost.

Xin Zhen nodded and said, "I know a little bit about the art of medicine, why don't you let me take a look?"

Yu Boyi was delighted when he heard this: "Is that so? Then Brother Xin, please take a look."

Xin Zhen went up to check the servant's face, then felt his pulse and said with a smile, "The cold and accumulated heat, the internal and external attacks, the pulse is indeed very complicated, it is normal that ordinary doctors cannot see it, wait for me to guide him, and take good care of him for a few days, and he will be back to normal."

As he said that, Xin Zhen lifted the quilt and asked Yu Boyi to take off the servant's shirt. He then used the One Yang Finger and exerted force on the servant. The servant woke up soon. Xin Zhen asked the innkeeper to bring some porridge, and the servant felt much better after drinking it.

Yu Boyi was overjoyed and thanked Xin Zhen repeatedly.

Yu Boyi then ordered a table full of food and wine, and the two of them talked about martial arts techniques while eating and drinking.

Yu Boyi was grateful to Xin Zhen for saving his servant and for wanting to fight the enemy side by side with him, so he spoke of his martial arts skills without reservation.

"...When martial artists train their bodies, their qi and blood are vigorous, which is rare in other cultivation methods. Therefore, to restrain demons and monsters, they also start with qi and blood, but it is not limited to qi and blood.

Demons and monsters have many methods, but they can be summed up in just a few categories: either they are born with supernatural powers, or they are born with charm, or there are those who are gifted and have many magical powers.

Those with supernatural powers have means to increase their strength, speed, toxicity, sharpness of their claws and fangs, as well as the ability to increase their charm. They also have the ability to communicate with heaven and earth, to call forth wind and rain, and to control water and fire.

There are also distinctions like this among demons and ghosts: real ones and imaginary ones.

We warriors can only use our fists and feet as weapons, which seems to be a disadvantage, but when we reach our level, it is actually more than that.

The internal force we cultivate can make us extremely powerful, tough, and agile, so that we don't have to be afraid of physical demons and monsters. I think this is not what Brother Xin wants to ask.

Brother Xin is probably confused about how to deal with the magical powers of demons and monsters, right? "

(End of this chapter)