Becoming a Saint Starts with Copying Martial Arts

Chapter 78 Leaving Home

More than five months passed in the blink of an eye, and Jiangyin County remained calm, allowing Lin Qing a long-awaited period of peaceful development.

Now, with the prefectural city assessment approaching, it's time for him to leave.

Before leaving, he had a few things to take care of, the first of which was fulfilling Yun Tianxing's promise.

He had obtained the Moon Shadow Stone from Yun Tianxing and promised to do something for Yun Tianxing. Now, he was about to leave the city and it was time to fulfill his promise.

When he arrived at the courtyard where the library was located, Yun Tianxing was fishing as usual.

Lin Qing waited patiently by the side as usual, until Yun Tianxing finished fishing. The latter stood up, yawned leisurely, and glanced around.

"Young Lin, shouldn't we be heading to the prefectural city by now?"

"Yes, Elder Yun, we'll be leaving in three days. I came here specifically to say goodbye and also to ask what you would like me to do for you?" Lin Qing said slowly.

"You have a good memory. Go to the prefectural city and find me a Five Saints Soul Nourishing Pill." Yun Tianxing stretched again.

"Five Saints Soul Nourishing Pill?" Lin Qing murmured. He had never heard of this thing before, and it must be some extremely precious item.

"Good, kid, don't be impatient when you go. This thing is not easy to find," Yun Tianxing instructed.

"Understood, Elder Yun. Rest assured, since I have promised you, I will do everything I can to accomplish it, no matter how difficult it may be," Lin Qing said loudly.

"Hmm, he's a man of principle, which suits my temperament quite well." Yun Tianxing nodded slightly, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

He suddenly pulled out a dark green jade pendant from his pocket and tossed it to Lin Qing.

"Take this. I have some connections in the city. If you encounter any problems you can't solve, just take this jade pendant to Manager Lei of Tianhe Inn. He will definitely help you if he sees it," Yun Tianxing added.

"Thank you, Elder Yun." Lin Qing bowed deeply.

"No need to thank me, I just appreciate your talent. In just five months, your strength has improved significantly, which is truly remarkable. However, you must be careful when you go to the prefectural city, lest you lose your life. I am still waiting for you to bring back the pills," Yun Tianxing said with a smile.

"I will certainly keep Elder Yun's teachings in mind," Lin Qing added.

"Go on, go on, I'm sleepy." Yun Tianxing said, waving his hand and then yawning.

"Farewell." Lin Qing turned and left.

...

Back at the mortuary, Yu Qiuyu and the others were chatting under the shade of a tree. When they saw Lin Qing arrive, they all stood up.

"Lin Qing, come, sit down. You're going to the prefectural city in the next few days, right?" Yu Qiuyu said with a smile.

The prefectural examinations are held at the end of March each year, so in mid-March, all the selected constables must set off.

"That's right. I've come today to say goodbye to all of you brothers. I'm going to the prefectural city, and I don't know when I'll be back. I'm so grateful for your care and support, which has enabled me to achieve my current strength," Lin Qing said, cupping his hands in greeting.

"Brother Lin is too modest. This is all due to your talent, and has nothing to do with us."

"Not bad, Brother Lin has a really good personality. If I had your strength, I'd be strutting around like a mile away."

"Haha, yes, people say that youth is arrogance, but I haven't seen a trace of arrogance in Brother Lin."

"From now on, we are no longer on the same level as Brother Lin." Yu Qiuyu suddenly sighed, a hint of envy flashing in his eyes.

However, despite his envy, he felt no jealousy whatsoever.

Lin Qing shook his head: "There's no such thing as superior or inferior. If one day I make a name for myself in the city, I will definitely invite you all to the city for a good meal."

"Brother Lin is a righteous man."

"Brother Lin is truly a man of great loyalty and righteousness."

...

It was evening.

Lin Qing returned to his rented courtyard and decided to go see Yang Feng.

Yang Feng is now able to get out of bed, but his body is extremely weak, his martial arts cultivation is completely ruined, and he can't even lift a 30-pound weight. He's practically a cripple.

Although Yang Feng kept saying it was nothing, Lin Qing could sense the deep despondency and sorrow in his heart.

For martial arts practitioners, who spend most of their lives honing their skills, to be back to square one overnight is a blow few can bear, and it would be a lie to say they don't care.

Lin Qing entered the room and saw Yang Feng lying on a chair reading a book. He took a deep breath, stepped forward, and bowed to Yang Feng.

"Master, I'm going to the prefectural city. Don't worry, I've already asked Lord Wang. Your injury isn't incurable. There are plenty of miraculous medicines in the prefectural city, so you don't need to worry."

A hint of relief flashed in Yang Feng's eyes: "Master was right about you. However, if things are not going to work out, you don't have to force yourself. It's a pity that your master is useless. There's nothing I can do to help you when you go to the prefectural city."

"What are you saying, Master? If it weren't for you standing up for me back then, I might have already been expelled from the Soul Suppression Division by Jiang Baihe, and none of this would have happened," Lin Qing said with a smile.

Just then, with a creak, Shen Lian pushed the door open and entered.

"Lin Qing, when are you leaving?"

"Tomorrow," Lin Qing replied.

"I knew I hadn't misjudged you. I knew from the beginning that you were destined for great things," Shen Lian said with a smile.

"Going to the prefectural city will bring new challenges. Lord Shen, please don't flatter me. I'm still far from achieving great things," Lin Qing said with a smile, shaking his head.

"I've never been wrong in judging people, so don't worry. If you become successful in the future, don't forget that I deserve some credit," Shen Lian joked.

"That's right, I can't forget Lord Shen, no matter who else I might forget," Lin Qing said with a smile.

"Oh, right, I'll ask you one last question: have you ever had any ulterior motives towards me?" Shen Lian asked again.

"no."

"Really not?"

"No, really."

"Hmph, are you blind?!" Shen Lian said irritably.

...

The next day.

early morning.

As dawn broke, a convoy of vehicles had been waiting for some time at the east gate of Jiangyin County.

"Aqing, when you get to the prefectural city, remember to send your mother a letter to let her know you're safe." Han Ying's eyes reddened as she spoke.

"Mother, I will," Lin Qing said softly.

"Don't cry, this is a joyous occasion. A good man should have ambitions beyond his hometown. Aqing is a promising man, we should be happy for him," Lin Cheng advised from the side.

"I know, I'm happy." Han Ying said this, but tears still fell uncontrollably.

"Lord Lin, it's time to set off."

Just then, a loud shout came from not far away. It was from a man on horseback wearing armor, a soldier of the garrison.

When Wang Ling left the city, he specifically left fifty soldiers in the city to protect Lin Qing, and asked them to safely escort Lin Qing to Shichuan Prefecture City five months later.

Today, these fifty soldiers will accompany the Ma family's caravan to the prefectural city.

"Yes, we're here!" Lin Qing responded, bowed deeply to the two elders, and then turned to board the nearby carriage.

"Set off!"

The burly man in black armor leading the caravan gave a loud shout. The convoy sped along the official road towards Shichuan Prefecture.

After driving for a while, Lin Qing lifted the carriage curtain and looked back.

His eyesight was excellent, and he could still see familiar figures looking at him from in front of the East Gate.

He sighed softly, and as he lowered the carriage curtain, he had already suppressed the last trace of distracting thoughts in his mind.

He looked ahead and saw a great sun rising in the east, its golden rays tearing through the misty sky and illuminating the mountains and all things.

Seeing this, he felt a slight stirring in his heart, vaguely sensing that it was a good omen.

"One day, I will be like this great sun, destroying this corrupt and dark world."