Chapter 29: The Free and Unfettered Sect and Its Legacy
The scene within the cave montarily left Cheng Lingsu in a daze. Particularly striking was the ingenious design where transparent crystals embedded in the stone walls channeled the shimring light from the lake outside, illuminating the underground chamber. She couldn’t help but marvel at this clever idea.
“Brother Fang, what is this place?”
“This is the secluded residence of the leader of the Free and Unfettered Sect.”
“The Free and Unfettered Sect… With a na like ‘Free and Unfettered,’ could it be a Daoist sect?”
Curiosity sparkled in Cheng Lingsu’s eyes. She had never heard of the Free and Unfettered Sect and was unaware of its nature.
Fang Han laughed heartily, “Lingsu, you guessed right. The Free and Unfettered Sect can indeed be considered a Daoist sect.”
Whether it’s the ‘Northern Darkness Divine Skill’ or the ‘Minor Formless Skill,’ or even the ‘Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Only I Am Supre Skill,’ they all contain the profound essence of Daoist classics. The core principle of the ‘Northern Darkness Divine Skill’ he had just acquired originated from Zhuangzi’s ‘Free and Unfettered Wandering.’ So, it’s not incorrect to say so.
Cheng Lingsu looked at Fang Han, blinking her eyes. She wondered how Brother Fang knew about this secluded place. Could it be… Brother Fang is a disciple of the Free and Unfettered Sect? Otherwise, how could he know such a secret location? Though she was curious, she didn’t press further.
Fang Han handed over the silk scroll from his bosom, “Lingsu, haven’t you always been curious about why I traveled so far to this place? This is the reason.”
Cheng Lingsu had indeed been puzzled about this. She instinctively took the scroll and gently opened it.
At a glance, she was astonished:
“This is… a martial arts manual!?”
She was a disciple of the ‘Poison Hand dicine King.’ Although the dicine King’s teachings didn’t focus much on martial arts, she had so foundation. While not comparable to pure martial arts sects, it was sufficient for traveling the martial world. Therefore, Cheng Lingsu could discern that the scroll contained martial arts teachings.
“Northern Darkness Divine Skill…”
The preface described the principle of absorbing others’ internal energy for one’s own use, which left Cheng Lingsu shocked and bewildered.
In this world…
There exists such a domineering internal energy technique!?
Though astonished, Cheng Lingsu didn’t read further. She rely glanced at it, rolled it up, and returned it to Fang Han.
Throughout history, regardless of the tradition, passing down teachings has been strictly guarded. Even between husband and wife, it’s often forbidden. If it’s a sect’s legacy, it’s usually taught only to direct disciples; if it’s a family heritage, typically only the legitimate son has the right to inherit. Legitimate daughters, concubine’s sons, and daughters usually have no inheritance rights.
The saying “pass to the legitimate, not the concubine; pass to males, not females” stems from this.
Cheng Lingsu might not strictly adhere to these societal norms, but she wouldn’t overstep, especially concerning Fang Han. She would dutifully play her role as a wife, supporting him silently.
Fang Han was surprised that she returned it without reading further. Then he understood her concerns and smiled, saying:
“Lingsu, I’ve told you before, we are husband and wife, one entity, and shouldn’t be estranged. I don’t adhere to those worldly constraints, always finding reasons to forbid this or that. To , you are my closest and most intimate person. Not to ntion this martial arts manual, even more precious things, I’m willing to share with you.”
This divine skill manual was indeed precious and Fang Han’s obsession. But he had no intention of monopolizing it.
If it were soone else, it would be different. But for his virtuous wife, he naturally wanted to treat her well.
It’s worth noting that before marriage, this girl had already imparted all her dical knowledge to him without reservation. She even allowed him to peruse the most treasured ‘dicine King Divine Book.’
These gestures…
Often made Fang Han sigh, wondering what he had done to deserve such special treatnt from her.
With such a wife, what more could a husband ask for?
Naturally, he wouldn’t hide these exceptional martial arts from her.
Cheng Lingsu listened quietly to Fang Han’s words. She didn’t say much, but her eyes beca misty, tears shimring.
Her eyes slightly reddened as she looked at Fang Han. After a while, she softly responded, “I understand.”
In her heart, she was deeply moved, joyful, and sweet.
She truly loved the man before her.
She didn’t care much for martial arts, nor was she very interested. But she cherished how he treated her, finding it imnsely comforting.
Fang Han gently wiped away her tears and continued:
“This scroll records two supre skills of the Free and Unfettered Sect. One is the ‘Northern Darkness Divine Skill,’ an unparalleled internal energy technique; the other is the ‘Lingbo Microstep,’ a lightness skill, also top-tier martial arts. Let’s stay here and practice these together. In the future, once we’ve mastered them, we’ll venture into the martial world together. People might even call us a heroic couple! Haha~”
Cheng Lingsu felt shy and delighted upon hearing this. She smiled sweetly, her eyes slightly red, exuding a charming and endearing aura.
Fang Han was montarily entranced, blinking as he thought, Lingsu seems even more beautiful now.
Sensing her husband’s intense gaze, Cheng Lingsu blushed and quickly said, “Then… shall we study it together in a few days?”
Fang Han nodded, “That’s what I was thinking. Let’s clean this place up first. We’ll be living here from now on and start tomorrow.”
“Mm~” Cheng Lingsu’s eyes curved into crescents. Even in the dim cave, they sparkled like stars.
The couple worked together to thoroughly clean the cave.
When they saw the jade statue of the goddess, even the usually composed Cheng Lingsu was startled, thinking it was a real person. Soon, she realized it was a statue, marveling at its lifelike craftsmanship and the goddess’s celestial beauty.
She felt inferior in comparison.
No woman is indifferent to her appearance. Even soone as open-minded as Cheng Lingsu felt a bit disheartened.
Eventually, Fang Han noticed her mood and kissed her, making her too shy to dwell on it.
They chatted and laughed, working for most of the day, finally cleaning the entire cave.
By evening, they ate so dry rations, then went outside to wash up before returning to the cave.
Fang Han had anticipated this, so he had brought all necessary items.
Cheng Lingsu took out so cloth from her bundle to lay on a stone bed, clearly ant as a bedroom, and also took out a light gauze.
The place was already cleaned, making it exceptionally tidy.
When she looked back, she saw Fang Han smiling at her, causing her to blush.
“It’s late, let’s sleep…”
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