“That’s true. People who drink mare’s milk wine for the first time are not used to it. If you don’t like it, don’t drink it. Come on, let’s go dance!” Zhao Yu’er invited.
"good!"
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Early that morning, Li Ling took a piece of wood and began carving it with his fingers as if they were swords.
Now Li Ling has mastered the martial arts moves of Mingjian Villa and reached his current level. In addition to the daily hard work required to accumulate power, the most important thing is the cultivation of spirit and the understanding of the world.
Many martial artists, after reaching the Innate Realm, no longer just practice martial arts moves. They develop other hobbies, such as painting, chess, and calligraphy, using these art forms to appreciate the essence of the world and the myriad aspects of life.
Investing your energy in your hobbies and various art forms can not only hone your mental strength, but also, because all the great paths are interconnected, you may gain a sudden enlightenment through analogy, allowing you to reach a profound level of understanding of the universe.
Carving wooden figures is also a form of exercise. As Li Ling's fingers traced the lines, a wooden sculpture of a woman gradually took shape.
Just then, a pair of delicate white hands covered Li Ling's eyes, and said with a hint of a smile, "Guess who I am?"
“Miss Zhao, I recognized your footsteps a long time ago,” Li Ling said. “Didn’t I tell you? With my skill, I can sense any movement within a ten-zhang radius.”
"Hmph, it's so convenient for you guys to practice martial arts. I can't hear a thing. Why don't you teach me martial arts too?" (Wishing Star of All Heavens and Realms)
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Chapter 195: The Tornado Strikes (Thanks to '余生好长' for the donation)
“Practicing martial arts is not so easy.” Shaking his head, Li Ling said, “Even if you start practicing from a young age, have a famous teacher to guide you, and practice hard day and night, it will still take twenty or thirty years to reach the first-class level.”
To reach the Innate Realm like me, one needs aptitude, comprehension, and opportunity—all three are indispensable. Besides, Miss Zhao, you're a bit older; achieving anything here won't be easy."
"Hmph, I think you're just making excuses!"
Zhao Yu'er wrinkled her nose, then looked at the wooden carving in Li Ling's hand and said, "You're carving wood again? What's this time? Hmm? It's a person. Who is it?"
“I carved my wife!” Li Ling said gently with a smile. “Her name is Ling Xueyan. She is a gentle and generous girl. Her dream is to become a doctor.”
"Wife? You already have a wife?" Zhao Yu'er asked in surprise.
"Yes, we've been married for almost half a year!" Li Ling said with a smile. "If there's a chance in the future, I'll introduce her to you!"
"Hmph! Who wants to know her!" Zhao Yu'er said, looking annoyed. "I'm so angry, I'm going back!"
After saying that, he turned and left.
Watching Zhao Yu'er leave, Li Ling couldn't help but shake his head slightly. In the past few days, Zhao Yu'er had come here almost every day, either bringing him food or clothes. If he didn't understand Zhao Yu'er's meaning, he would have lived in vain for the past few lifetimes.
However, Li Ling is different from Yi Jifeng in the story. He is now married. Even though it was normal for men in ancient times to have multiple wives and concubines, he cannot directly deceive Zhao Yu'er by saying that he has never been married.
Although Li Ling was amorous, he was not promiscuous, and only in the context of ancient times would he consider having multiple wives and concubines.
In the modern world, he will only date one girl, just as he only had the 'witch' Gu Ziyun in the real world.
This is a matter of principle; you could say it's the last line a scumbag can cross.
For the next few days, Zhao Yu'er did not come again. Li Ling thought she had given up, but unexpectedly, six days later, she came to Li Ling's place with food.
He said directly, "I'm here! I haven't been here for several days. You must not have been eating well!"
She placed the lunchbox containing the food on the table, then brought out the food. Zhao Yu'er continued, "Hey, what's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?"
"It's nothing, I just didn't expect you to come again!" Li Ling sighed. Zhao Yu'er's presence today meant she had accepted that he was already married.
Since the girl didn't mind, he wouldn't back down. He said, "By the way, didn't you say you wanted to learn martial arts last time? If you're willing, I'll teach you later."
"Really?" Zhao Yu'er was very excited because she didn't expect Li Ling to suddenly agree to teach her martial arts today. "That's great! I've begged you several times before, and you only agreed now."
I heard you say before that the masters of martial arts in the Central Plains are all very powerful. If I also master martial arts and go to the Central Plains, I want to live the most comfortable life!
Li Ling chuckled and said, "Haha, you've got the wrong idea. If you're going to practice martial arts, you have to endure hardship! How can you master martial arts without suffering?"
Zhao Yu'er said with understanding, "I see. I always said there's no such thing as a free lunch. What's there to be afraid of if I have to suffer? As long as I can earn money, that's all that matters!"
This immediately exposed her greedy nature.
Li Ling laughed and said, "Hehe, you really are a money-grubber. After we finish eating, I'll teach you the most basic song verses first."
"Okay, then you should eat quickly. By the way, my mother will be back soon, and I want to take you to meet her." As Zhao Yu'er said this, her big eyes were fixed on Li Ling.
"Yu'er, have you really thought this through?" Li Ling asked seriously.
Zhao Yu'er looked at Li Ling, paused for a moment, and then said with a firm expression, "Yes, I've thought it through. I don't want to stay in the desert. I want to go to the Central Plains with you."
Nodding and pondering for a moment, Li Ling said, "In that case, I'll go with you to see your aunt. However, our matter still needs the consent of Grandpa and Xueyan."
"Someone's here!" Before Zhao Yu'er could finish speaking, Li Ling suddenly stood up and grabbed an arrow. He then pulled Yu'er out of the room.
Seventeen or eighteen bandits had surrounded the place, and the leader was a bandit on horseback, who should be the leader of the group.
He pointed his knife at Li Ling and Zhao Yu'er, and said coldly, "Boys, if you don't want to die, hand over all your valuables!"
Upon seeing the bandits, Zhao Yu'er couldn't help but feel scared and instinctively grabbed Li Ling's arm. Li Ling reached out and pulled her behind him.
Looking at Li Ling's broad back, Zhao Yu'er felt a sense of security. Thinking of Li Ling's superb skills, her courage suddenly rose. She leaned out and shouted, "Get out of here right now, or Brother Yi will definitely make you pay!"
"Oh, I didn't expect her to be such a fair-skinned beauty." The leader's eyes lit up when he saw the pretty Zhao Yu'er, and he teased, "We brothers haven't touched a woman in three months, you're the one! Brothers, grab her and take her back!"
"You're courting death!" Li Ling sneered, pointed with two fingers, and unleashed the sword energy within his body.