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Chapter 256 Zheng Tiejun's Unyielding Spirit

Lin Feng and Zheng Tiejun walked together into the alley.

He noticed that Zheng Tiejun's steps were unsteady and weak, and he walked with a limp, as if the meridians in his legs were severely damaged.

Lin Feng felt a pang of sadness and reached out to take the shoe repair tools from Zheng Tiejun's hand.

Zheng Tiejun didn't say anything, but a warm feeling flowed through his heart.

Many of his former fellow disciples found him annoying, but he never expected that Brother Lin would treat him the same way he did back then.

The two walked for quite a while before finally reaching a slum.

Zheng Tiejun pushed open a wooden courtyard gate and let Lin Feng in.

Zheng Tiejun took the shoe repair tools from Lin Feng and placed them against the wall.

"The courtyard is rather simple, please don't mind, Brother Lin."

Lin Feng smiled and said, "Brother Zheng, what are you saying? Your courtyard is much better than our old house in our hometown."

The courtyard was only a dozen square meters. A pine tree grew in the courtyard, and its branches and leaves covered most of the courtyard. A simple stone table and benches were placed next to the pine tree.

Zheng Tiejun entered his thatched hut and took out a tea set and an iron kettle for boiling water.

Zheng Tiejun took some wood and started boiling water next to the stone table.

Lin Feng wasn't in a hurry; he sat by the stone table and watched him work.

Zheng Tiejun put the water on to boil and sat down at the stone table.

Lin Feng asked, "Brother Zheng, what happened to you?"

Zheng Tiejun turned to look at the five peaks of the Sword Sect shrouded in mist and was lost in memories.

"After leaving Qinghe County, I rushed back to the Sword Sect without stopping."

When I got back, I happened to arrive just in time to see my childhood sweetheart and junior sister getting married to that person. In a fit of anger, I disrupted the wedding banquet and demanded to fight that person on the spot.

That man was no match for me; I severely injured him.

But my junior sister still refused to come with me, insisting on staying by that person's side no matter what.

I won the martial arts competition but lost to my junior sister.

So, I came down the mountain to Wanjian City to drown my sorrows.

As a result, he was ambushed by three masked men that night, and many of his meridians were severely damaged, rendering him practically useless in martial arts.

My old house was burned down.

Later I found out that my junior sister's boyfriend was a peripheral member of the Dai family.

The Dai family was at the height of their power in the Sword Sect, and they were arrogant and overbearing.

After being crippled, I wandered the streets like a beggar and was often beaten.

Later, my master intervened and calmed things down, saving my life.

My master then sought out doctors to treat my injuries, but unfortunately, several renowned doctors were unable to help.

Later, I gave up.

I wanted to get away from this sad place, but I couldn't shake the unease in my heart.

I'm going to stay here and see how long those two scoundrels can keep up this charade. I'll see how long the Dai family can remain so arrogant.

My master spent all his family fortune to save me.

How could I let my master continue to support me? So I bought a house here and learned the craft of shoe repair to make a living.

My fellow disciples knew that I had offended the Dai family, and not one of them dared to come and see me.

Unexpectedly, I ran into Brother Lin today.

I've heard of Brother Lin's reputation as an invincible warrior all over Wanjian City, but I never imagined you were this strong.

The title itself is secondary; what's truly admirable is that Brother Lin dares to challenge the Dai family..."

In the past six months, Zheng Tiejun has rarely met anyone he can talk to, but once he starts talking, he can't stop.

The water gurgled and gurgled until it boiled before Zheng Tiejun realized what was happening.

"Hehe, look at my mouth, I can't keep my mouth shut once I start talking."

Aside from my master visiting twice, only you, Brother Lin, have come to my courtyard.

Lin Feng listened silently, nodding occasionally.

Zheng Tiejun poured tea for Lin Feng, saying, "This is just ordinary tea, nothing like the tea we drank in Qinghe County."

These words reminded Lin Feng of his days in Qinghe County.

He still vividly remembers what Zheng Tiejun said to him when he first came to him.

When I first arrived in the county, all I wanted to do was take care of my own little family.

It was Zheng Tiejun who instilled in him the idea that the greatest heroes are those who serve the country and its people, and from then on, he began to think about using his skills to benefit the people.

Back then, the two often talked about life under the big locust tree in their yard and planned together how to govern Qinghe County.

It wasn't until Zheng Tiejun's own backyard caught fire and he began to scheme and plot that the two parted ways.

Later, after defeating Zheng Tiejun, Zheng Tiejun genuinely repented and returned to the Sword Sect.

I never expected him to end up like this.

The two chatted for a while.

Lin Feng noticed an iron sword with a polished hilt lying under the window of the thatched hut.

He immediately realized that Zheng Tiejun might not have given up and still wanted to regain his martial arts skills.

Despite his predicament, Brother Zheng remained steadfast and held onto hope.

Lin Feng held out his hand. "Brother Zheng, give me your wrist. I know a little about medicine, so I can take a look at it for you."

"Oh, I didn't expect Brother Lin to know medicine. Brother Lin, you are truly a hidden talent."

However, Brother Lin, you shouldn't bother. Several renowned doctors in the city have already examined you; the damage to your meridians is severe and irreversible.

"Give me your hand, consider it practice. I've never encountered a case of damaged meridians before."

Zheng Tiejun smiled and reached out his hand.

In fact, Lin Feng had already figured out most of Zheng Tiejun's injuries by observing his physique and complexion.

Taking the pulse is only for final confirmation.

Lin Feng placed his hand on Zheng Tiejun's pulse point.

Zheng Tiejun only felt a surge of true energy enter his arm from Lin Feng's fingers, sweep through his body, and then be withdrawn by Lin Feng.

Zheng Tiejun had never seen such a pulse-taking technique before, and he was amazed. "I didn't expect you to be so skilled, Brother Lin."

Lin Feng removed his hand and said with a smile, "It's just a little trick, nothing to worry about. Brother Zheng's injury isn't serious."

I'll help you clear your meridians in a bit, and then I'll prescribe two more doses of medicine for you.

You will recover after taking it for a month.

Zheng Tiejun picked up the teacup and brought it to his lips as if it were medicine. Upon hearing this, his hand trembled, spilling tea all over himself and nearly dropping the teacup on the ground.

"Brother Lin, you're not kidding me, are you?"

Lin Feng smiled, flipped over Zheng Tiejun's head, and landed behind him.

Lin Feng tapped Zheng Tiejun's back a few times with his fingers, then placed both palms on his back.

The rich and gentle true energy entered Zheng Tiejun's body.

Zheng Tiejun felt that Lin Feng's true energy was as unfathomable as a vast ocean. He was shocked. Brother Lin Feng was actually this strong. He was truly a genius who appeared once every few centuries.

Lin Feng used his true energy to help Zheng Tiejun clear his blocked meridians and then nourish his nearly dried-up dantian.

Zheng Tiejun quickly channeled his inner energy to absorb Lin Feng's true energy. White mist rose from the top of his head, and his white hair visibly turned black.

Zheng Tiejun said, "Brother Lin, that's enough. You still have to participate in the Sword Sect Competition, so don't waste too much of your true energy for me."

Lin Feng said calmly, "It's alright. The first time you clear your meridians is when you can absorb the most true energy. Absorb as much as you can."

Zheng Tiejun no longer held back and converted the true energy that Lin Feng had transmitted into his body into his own true energy.

After his dantian was full, he began to nourish his body with his true qi. His withered skin gradually became plump, and his hunched back slowly straightened.

Lin Feng slowly withdrew his hand when he could absorb no more.

Zheng Tiejun turned around, his eyes already brimming with tears. He knelt down in front of Lin Feng with a thud, saying, "I have no way to repay your kindness in saving me. My life, Zheng Tiejun's life, belongs to you, Brother Lin, from now on."

As Zheng Tiejun spoke, he bent down to kowtow to Lin Feng.

Lin Feng quickly helped him up, saying, "Brother Zheng, please don't be so polite. There's no need for us brothers to do this."

Zheng Tiejun thought for a moment, then stood up and ran into the house.

"I don't have much to give Brother Lin. Years ago, when I was traveling the world, I saved a strangely dressed quack doctor, but unfortunately, he was too badly injured and didn't make it."

Before he died, he asked me to keep some medical books for him, and to pass them on to any kind-hearted doctor I came across.

I only remembered this incident during the time I was injured, and I often looked at it, but I was still confused.

"Since Brother Lin is a skilled doctor and also a man of great integrity, I'll give him those medical books as a gift."

Lin Feng was overjoyed, never expecting that Zheng Tiejun would actually have a medical lineage.