With Countless Qualities Bestowed Upon Me, I Shall Ultimately Become Immortal-Chapter 568 - 520: Martial Arts Intention, Making the School Proud Again...
Coming back to his senses.
Meng Chuan prepared to ask one key question and then stop disturbing the two senior monks’ practice.
In the past few days, the two senior monks were sleepless and tireless alongside him.
Feeling guilty inside, but unable to do anything due to his lack of ability, he decided to repay it another day...
He inquired:
"Master Bai Bao, because of me, the Warrior Monk Academy suffered severe damage. May I ask... how much is the compensation?"
Even if he couldn’t afford it, at least knowing the amount could help him save up slowly...
Bai Bao was about to address this last issue and, upon hearing Meng Chuan’s words, explained:
"While you were unconscious, the temple discussed and came up with a regulation.
After all, Huiyuan was at fault first, and his punishment will be severe. Also, for the damage to the Warrior Monk Academy, he must bear half the responsibility.
The other half of the responsibility, naturally, rests with you. Indeed, the current collapsed state of the Warrior Monk Academy is precisely your doing..."
"...Understood."
Meng Chuan did not shirk this, as the giant pit within the courtyard and the debris of the flying walls were results of his fists and kicks...
"Also, if you need Huiyuan’s apology, the temple can arrange for him to face you directly."
He shook his head and said:
"No need."
An apology was unnecessary and pointless.
If he encounters him in the future elsewhere, a calm fight to the death would suffice...
Then he asked:
"Master Bai Bao, how much money does half the responsibility translate into..."
He couldn’t possibly stay in the temple to rebuild houses, this would definitely require using "offering money" to resolve.
"The overall damage is extensive, with many structures near the Warrior Monk Academy affected and requiring renovation.
Overall estimation comes to about one billion."
"...Hiss."
Meng Chuan took a deep breath.
Although he had some guesses about the compensation amount being large, he never expected it to be this enormous.
One billion... were they using gold to build houses?
"Got it..."
But he didn’t ask further, letting it be.
His relationship with Master Bai Bao was there, and Shaolin wouldn’t extort unjustly.
Seeing his embarrassed appearance, Bai Bao chuckled:
"No need to worry, we’ve already notified your school. Northern United University will pay this sum. You should focus on your martial arts practice and not feel too pressured."
"..."
Meng Chuan felt awkward.
Truth be told, the pressure felt even greater.
No wonder when he checked his phone earlier, Grandmaster Chen Qiushui, responsible for his Grandmaster Class, had called him several times...
He pondered seriously and said:
"Master Bai Bao, I’d rather pay it myself, in installments, two billion annually, and I’ll repay it all within five years."
He was quite a "Martial Arts influencer," along with diligently entering Demon Nests.
Paying in installments wouldn’t interfere with his martial arts cultivation.
Bai Bao felt even more pleased with Meng Chuan upon hearing this.
Avoiding responsibility is not a skill.
Being courageous to take responsibility and wise enough to solve problems defines true bravery.
However...
Seeing Bai Bao, the master smiled and said:
"The school’s money has already arrived in the temple’s account. If you wish to pay in installments, talk it through with your school."
"...Alright."
Meng Chuan had nothing else to say.
Northern United University, loyalty!
Finally, taking advantage of the opportunity, he finalized the study of the Arhat skill from the library with the two masters.
He requested young Master Jue Ming to fetch it, and he would learn by himself.
Unfortunately, the Shaolin Temple has many rules, unlike the more "casual" Wudang, leaving him to trouble the other party...
The two gladly agreed, initially intending for him to find another master for lessons.
But honestly speaking, Meng Chuan had psychological shadows...
So he politely refused, not troubling anyone.
It wasn’t like he was learning top-tier True Skill fists.
An ordinary level of Buddhist fist technique, he was confident that his martial arts understanding was sufficient.
...
Finally, the two monks again advised Meng Chuan on the use of magnetic fields and intention.
Venerable Shi departed on a cloud, while Master Bai Bao returned to his chamber.
Sitting cross-legged, he pondered:
"Luo Guanyun accomplished the position of Grandmaster by borrowing others’ essence, qi, and spirit, leaving behind grievances and lingering effects on his Spirit Platform.
This kid... using Heart Demon’s hand to gather energy? Is it also the effect of the so-called Primordial Spirit Thunder Planting Skill?
I wonder if this move... will have lingering effects..."
This skill is extremely curious.
...
After the senior monks left, Meng Chuan was alone in the room.
He sat cross-legged, focusing on cultivating a wave of the mental skill.
His Tao Heart was shriveled beyond recognition, urgently needing his "rescue"...
Moreover, Meng Chuan also wanted to see.
Whether his severely drained condition would allow him to earn qi blood from the circulation...
A few hours later, Meng Chuan exhaled and concluded the process.
The increase in qi blood remained unchanged from before, neither increasing nor decreasing.
Closely observing the changes in his body during the circulation of the technique.
Left him a bit disappointed...
The Tao Heart nested in the depths of the Primordial Spirit, had no impact on the absorption of blood...
"Alright then, once I gather all the cultivation technique remnants, I’ll thoroughly heal you..."
Witnessing the scene of it being possessed by a Heart Demon and "exploding with energy," Meng Chuan thought:
"It’s such a waste for the Tao Heart to not utilize so much essence."
Better let him absorb all the energy, proving his path to Martial God sooner...
Meanwhile, a new dilemma was troubling him.
"The Tao Heart absorbs blood but doesn’t digest or use it; what’s its purpose of storing it?"
"And with every cycle of circulating the mental skill, the feedback of spiritual power I receive, is it really a gift from the Tao Heart?"
Presumably, these doubts will gradually surface with further improvement of the Heart Demon within the Tao Heart...
Seeing the Tao Heart’s condition improve, the cultivation aspect can be set aside for now.
Now the most pressing matter is to return a call to the "homeroom teacher"...
He’s brought some trouble to the school again, feeling rather embarrassed...
Three rings, and the phone is connected.
On the other end, the familiar voice of Grandmaster Chen Qiushui emerges.
[Meng Chuan? What have you been doing at Shaolin? Gaining face for the school again?]
The rapid-fire questioning comes through, but Meng Chuan smiles in relief.
Even though he left United University not that long ago, not even six months.
Yet the experiences in Baxia World and the Heart Demon illusion felt like ages ago in his memory.
Thus, hearing the inquiry from Grandmaster Chen, he feels a sense of nostalgia.
Regarding the Huiyuan incident, he feels he didn’t suffer much, thus choosing not to elaborate with the school.
For revenge later, he believes doing it personally would be more satisfying.
As for the compensation to Shaolin, Meng Chuan discusses with Chen Qiushui:
[Grandmaster Chen, the repair expense is substantial, and I’m really uncomfortable with the school covering it. How about I repay the school in installments, over a year...]
Upon hearing his words, Chen Qiushui replies with a tinge of annoyance:
[No need. The school’s finances were settled by Principal Yang, deciding on this matter—how can you repay and go back on your word?]
Stern Yang...
The previous misunderstandings truly showed that Principal Yang is quite commendable...
Coming back to reality, Chen Qiushui continues:
[Alright, just focus on your lessons at Shaolin. Don’t publicize the compensation aspect, lest other students have thoughts. Normally, everyone would need to compensate, you understand what I mean?]
[Understood.]
Meng Chuan understands very well that humans worry not about scarcity but about inequality.
United University backing him, he only needs to remember their kindness.
Going around boasting about it isn’t something he would do.
[How is your cultivation coming along now?]
The homeroom teacher checks in...
Meng Chuan, full of confidence, answers boldly:
[Qi Blood surpassed twenty thousand, aiming to become a Martial Arts Master!]
[...Still quite far off; don’t get carried away.]
Chen Qiushui reminds him outwardly indifferent but inwardly quite astonished.
She recalls, when Meng Chuan left Lishan Mountain, his Qi Blood hadn’t even reached ten thousand.
What has happened in just half a year?
After probing further, she becomes aware of Meng Chuan’s recent experiences and is enlightened.
The Hua Mountain discussions on fists, the breakthroughs in martial techniques, learning the Wudang Divine Skill, and exchanging ideas with Buddhist predecessors...
All these experiences leave her momentarily dazed, marveling at Meng Chuan’s fortunate encounters.
This journey of going down the mountain for studies indeed proved to be the right move.
Finally, she reminds about matters related to Demon Path and Celestial Demons, then ends the call without further discussion.
He is already an adult; if not a student of the Grandmaster Class, he could have taken on the role of Fist Skill teacher at United University, not needing her concerns.
Hearing that Meng Chuan has already anticipated the presence of magnetic fields...
She intended to elaborate more, talking about intentions and the magnetic field related to momentum.
But her daughter, Meng Jiaolong, appears suddenly wanting to take the call...
She had to hang up, would discuss further when Meng Chuan returns to school.
As a mother, how could she not understand the daughter’s sentiments.
However, Meng Chuan’s intention lies solely in Martial Arts, as the homeroom teacher she is aware...
Furthermore, this lad has quite the charm, not a suitable match for her daughter!
Lately, the Yang Family’s maiden, "Gun Lock Yanmeng" from San Qin area, has occasionally visited Lishan Mountain, inquiring if this lad is around...
Not sure when the two connected...
Yang Yuelian, this young lady, is quite an asset to the country.
Perhaps their connection was established then...
Nonetheless, Meng Chuan actually doesn’t know any Yang Family maiden...
Meanwhile, on this end of the phone.
Meng Chuan just put down the phone and was about to start meditating, when he suddenly sneezed.
"Strange...with my constitution, I shouldn’t catch a cold..."
Could it be that someone is talking behind my back...
Huiyuan or Fang Jianxing?
Never mind, sooner or later I’ll beat them up.
Stop thinking and continue practicing!
...
The next morning, just as daylight breaks.
On the Yun Tai Courtyard, birds perch on tree branches, chirping clearly.
Invited, Jue Ming ascends to Yun Tai Courtyard to meet with Meng Chuan.
Last night, upon hearing the request, he agreed without second thought.
Going to Hidden Martial Pavilion to fetch the cultivation technique, none other than me!
Earlier, Huiyuan’s provocation, indeed made him feel somewhat guilty.
For days, he hasn’t enjoyed his vegetarian meals...
Seeing Brother Meng safely overcoming the ordeal, now safe and sound, his mood has relaxed considerably.
Reaching the mountaintop, following the stone road to find Brother Meng’s accommodation.
From afar, he catches sight of a figure standing at the end of the stone road.
Dancing with martial flair!
Rather than disturb, Jue Ming halts his steps, standing at a distance, "studying" quietly.
As dawn lights the violet mist.
Meng Chuan’s feet are firmly planted, rooted to the earth, his robe flutters aggressively in the breeze!
The platform faces east, with no higher peaks obstructing the front, allowing sunlight to pour freely.
The wind sweeps over his gleaming bald head, shining with golden brilliance.
Above, mountain ranges stretch like ink, clouds drift over ravines.
Shaolin architecture scattered like stars near and far, heavens and earth so vast it takes one’s breath away, the great sun breaks through the sea of clouds.
In order to convert the magnetic field through intention, it first requires "observing" the presence of magnetic fields.
Meng Chuan presses down with both hands, sending a blast wildly stirring, making grass, trees rustle.
A formidable momentum springs forth!
He extends his fist afar, suddenly pulls his elbow back forcefully.
The surrounding magnetic field flows with intention, causing branches and leaves to move without the wind.
Amidst the vibration, strands of visible green glow seep out, firmly grasped by his hand!
"Whoa...Buddha’s compassion..."
Witnessing this scene, Jue Ming almost exclaims with profound awe.
The advanced use of Xingyi Sect’s momentum borrowing, the martial arts intention scenery!
