Under the arena for the martial arts competition, there was a commotion before returning to silence. Lei Wei sat slumped on the ground, the pain in his body like a tide that hit his will in waves. Just now in the arena, he had tried his best, but was still injured by his opponent, and the humiliation that followed was like a sharp sword that pierced his heart.

Qiuchan's father's contemptuous eyes seemed to still be in front of him, and those harsh words echoed in his ears like thunder: "With your status as a poor man, how can you marry my princess-like daughter?" Lei Wei's heart was bleeding. His beloved Princess Qiuchan was pulled back by them. The helpless eyes and the struggling figure made Lei Wei feel so painful. He felt that the whole world collapsed and all his hopes were shattered.

He looked up at the sky, but the clear blue sky became extremely gray in his eyes. He let out a long sigh, which was filled with endless sorrow and despair. He slowly stood up and looked at the calm lake, thinking that perhaps the lake could take away all his pain and troubles, and perhaps ending this life would be his only relief.

Just as he was about to jump, a Taoist priest with white hair and green clothes came from the lake. The Taoist priest had white hair and a youthful face, and his eyes were deep and sharp, as if he could see through everything in the world. He looked at Lei Wei and frowned slightly.

"Young man," the Taoist priest's voice rang in Lei Wei's ears like a loud bell, "I have been watching you for a long time under the ring just now. I really admire your resilience and courage. In such a difficult situation, you still did not give up. Such a quality is rare."

Lei Wei was startled by the sudden voice. He turned around and looked at the Taoist priest, his eyes full of confusion and bewilderment: "Master, who are you? Why are you telling me this?"

The Taoist priest smiled slightly, and that smile seemed to carry a mysterious power: "It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that I see the potential in you. You are a talent for martial arts. It would be a pity if you gave up your life like this."

Lei Wei smiled bitterly: "What's the use of being a martial artist? I can't even protect the woman I love, so what's the use of all this martial arts?"

The Taoist priest shook his head: "You are wrong, child. Your failure is only temporary. As long as you have enough strength, you can change everything. And I can give you this opportunity."

A gleam flashed in Lei Wei's eyes: "Opportunity? What opportunity?"

The Taoist stroked his beard and said slowly, "Would you like to go to Lingxian Mountain with me to practice?"

"Lingxian Mountain?" Lei Wei's eyes widened. "Is it the legendary holy land of martial arts?"

The Taoist nodded: "That's right. In Lingxian Mountain, there are countless martial arts secrets and profound martial arts masters. There, you can get unprecedented training, and your martial arts will improve by leaps and bounds."

A strong desire surged in Lei Wei's heart, and he seemed to see a glimmer of hope. But he still hesitated and said, "Master, this is too sudden. Can you let me think about it?"

The Taoist priest looked at him and nodded slightly: "This is a major event concerning your life, and you should indeed consider it carefully. I will give you one day. You go back and settle your parents, and then go to Lingxian Mountain with me."

Lei Wei looked at the Taoist priest gratefully. Just as he was about to speak, the Taoist priest took out a purse from his sleeve and handed it to him, saying, "There is some money in it. You can give it to your parents or hire a doctor to treat them."

Lei Wei quickly waved his hand to refuse: "Master, how can this be possible? I can't accept your money for no reason."

The Taoist priest stuffed the money bag into his hand and said earnestly: "This is not alms, but an investment in your potential. If you are really promising, it will not be too late to repay me in the future. Go quickly, don't waste time."

Lei Wei held his purse tightly and hurried back home.

As soon as he entered the house, his parents saw the injuries on his body. His mother came up to him distressedly and said, "Son, what happened to you? We have also heard about the martial arts competition to find a bride. Alas, this must have been hard for you."

Lei Wei helped his mother sit down and said, "Dad, Mom, a strange thing happened today. I was by the lake, and I had lost all hope and wanted to put an end to it all, when a Taoist priest appeared."

My father frowned and asked, "Master? What master?"

Lei Wei's eyes sparkled as he said, "The Taoist priest with white hair and green shirt has an extraordinary temperament. He said he had been watching me for a long time under the ring and praised me for my resilience and courage, saying that I am a good material for martial arts. He invited me to practice at Lingxian Mountain, which is a sacred place for martial arts. It is said that there are countless martial arts secrets and advanced martial arts masters on the mountain."

When the mother heard this, she said worriedly, "Son, this sounds too unreal. Could the Taoist priest be a liar?"

Lei Wei shook his head: "Mom, I can feel the Taoist priest's sincerity. He also gave me this money so that I can settle you down and hire a doctor to see you." As he said that, Lei Wei handed the purse to his parents.

My father took the purse, weighed it, and said, "This Taoist priest seems to have good intentions, but this trip to Lingxian Mountain is long and the mountain is high. I don't know when I can see you again."

Lei Wei held his father's hand and said, "Dad, this is my chance to change my fate. I am incompetent now and can't even protect Qiu Chan. I must become stronger. I don't want to be looked down upon anymore, and I don't want you to suffer with me anymore. When I return from school, I will make sure you live a good life."

The mother listened and tears flowed down her cheeks: "Son, we don't want to hinder your future, but this separation makes me feel very sad."

Lei Wei helped his mother wipe away her tears and said, "Mom, I can't bear to leave you. But I must go, and I must make myself strong. Don't worry, I will take good care of myself."

The father sighed and said, "Go, son, don't worry about home. We will take good care of ourselves. You must be careful and practice well outside."

Lei Wei nodded heavily. On this day, he invited a doctor to treat his parents and arranged all the household affairs. He stood at the door and took a last look at his familiar home. His eyes were full of reluctance, but his faith in his heart became stronger.

He bowed deeply to his parents and said, "Dad, Mom, I'm leaving. You must take care of yourself. When I come back, I will make you proud of me."

Then, he resolutely turned around and walked towards the place he had agreed with the Taoist priest. He knew that a new journey was about to begin. He had to practice hard in Lingxian Mountain to make himself stronger and protect everything he cherished.

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