The setting sun gently exhaled its final twilight glow before sinking behind the distant mountains.
“We’ve reached a safe place.” Yangyang’s voice snapped You Luoming back to reality.
He looked ahead, where the lights of Taoyuan Village were beginning to turn on.
“Baizhi!
We’re over here!” Chixia shouted suddenly, waving her hand as she jogged toward the entrance of Taoqi Village.
Standing there waiting was a cold-eyed, dark-haired woman—Baizhi.
You Luoming and Yangyang picked up their pace to join her.
Chixia enthusiastically introduced them: “This is Baizhi, a Huaxu researcher.
And this is You Luoming, a friend we met on the way back.” Baizhi nodded.
She pointed a slender finger up at You Luoming from afar, and a white Echo suddenly materialized, slowly circling around him.
“No Threnodian corruption detected.
Physical parameters normal…” As a professional account booster in *Wuthering Waves*, You Luoming naturally knew that this aloof woman was running a physical check on him using You’tan.
In the game’s storyline, Baizhi had done the exact same thing when she first met the Rover.
Although she seemed distant on the surface, she was actually warmhearted—otherwise, she wouldn’t be standing at the village entrance waiting for Yangyang and Chixia to return.
Seeing Baizhi’s serious expression, Yangyang shook her head gently and said softly, “Don’t worry too much, Baizhi.
He’s just a regular traveler.
Let him rest in Taoyuan Village for now.
Chixia and I have more important matters to report.” “Mm.
Let’s talk while we walk.
Everyone is waiting for you to return.
Jinzhou…” Baizhi trailed off, pulling a researcher ID from her coat and handing it to You Luoming.
A touch of apology flickered in her cold eyes.
“Mr.
You Luoming, welcome to Jinzhou.
Due to current circumstances, we’re unable to properly entertain you right now.” “This is my researcher ID.
Take it and walk straight ahead for about two hundred meters.
You’ll see a young Daoist practicing martial arts.
You can ask her to arrange lodging for you.” “No problem, I completely understand!
Thank you very much.” You Luoming accepted Baizhi’s ID, bade farewell to the three women, and walked in the direction she indicated.
Looking back, he saw them hurrying toward a large, brightly lit house.
Judging by Baizhi’s sudden hesitation earlier, something new must have happened in Jinzhou.
*Grumble~* A loud protest from his stomach interrupted his thoughts.
Walking all the way from the Gorges of Spirits to Taoqi Village had left him starving.
Yangyang and Chixia hadn’t eaten dinner either, but clearly, to them, whatever was happening in Jinzhou was far more important than food.
You Luoming shook his head, pushing those thoughts aside.
He was just an ordinary person.
Facing a corrupted game storyline, a Fractsidus Scar who was noticeably stronger, and an uncertain situation in Jinzhou…
he was powerless.
*In the world of Wuthering Waves, ordinary people have to try their hardest just to survive.
If I want to live better, I have to get stronger!* Holding Baizhi’s ID, he sighed.
Characters in *Wuthering Waves* weren’t all born powerful; they gained combat strength by awakening Resonance abilities.
Perhaps he could ask a powerful Resonator for advice and awaken his own Resonance ability by following their methods.
Counting his steps, You Luoming walked forward until he saw a slender, well-proportioned woman practicing martial arts with her eyes closed.
Her face was delicate and pretty, and she wore a robe that was predominantly black with white accents.
Her strikes were light and nimble, executed with total focus.
Falling leaves were drawn into a smooth, graceful arc in midair by her gentle aura before floating softly to the ground.
With a single glance, You Luoming recognized her: the permanent five-star Aero character from *Wuthering Waves*—Jianxin!
Although Jianxin didn’t get much screentime in the plot, You Luoming knew from his deep familiarity with the game that she possessed true strength—she could even go toe-to-toe with the Rover for a few rounds.
As the successor of Fengyiquan, Jianxin practiced her form 3,000 times a day, reaching the absolute pinnacle of martial arts to awaken her Aero Resonance ability, achieving a punch speed of up to 340 meters per second.
Nearby, Jianxin finished her set of Fengyiquan and slowly withdrew her stance.
The wind swirling around her came to a complete halt.
“Bravo!
Watching you practice is truly a feast for the eyes!” Jianxin exhaled a long breath of white mist and opened her eyes, seeing a young man in casual clothes.
Hearing his praise, she smiled gently.
“You flatter me.
I am Jianxin, successor of Fengyiquan.
May I ask who you are?” “I’m You Luoming.
I was hoping to ask for your help.” You Luoming briefly explained his background and purpose, handing over Baizhi’s ID card.
Jianxin took it, her expression showing understanding.
“I see.
You haven’t eaten yet, Mr.
You?
Follow me.” “Wait, no rush!” You Luoming waved his hand hurriedly, his eyes sparkling slightly as he looked at her with complete sincerity, getting straight to the point.
“I can see your martial arts are exquisite, Daoist Jianxin.
I was hoping you could teach me a move or two for self-defense, if it’s not too much trouble.” If he could learn Fengyiquan, even without a Resonance ability, he would still be stronger than an ordinary person.
It was a bold request, and he was prepared to be turned down—after all, who would casually pass on their secret arts?
“Of course.” A brief moment of thought appeared on Jianxin’s face, which quickly turned into serene understanding.
It was rare to meet an ordinary person outside the temple who took an interest in Fengyiquan.
Since he asked in earnest, there was no harm in teaching him a little.
Soon, under an old tree, Jianxin sat cross-legged with You Luoming to enter meditation.
“To cultivate Fengyiquan, one must first comprehend a quiet mind,” Jianxin spoke slowly, her voice like a gentle breeze.
“As the saying goes: ‘Banish desires and the mind clears itself; purify the mind and the spirit clarifies itself.'” You Luoming sat cross-legged beside her, mimicking her posture as he listened to the mental secrets of Fengyiquan, completely bewildered.
“I don’t get it.
Could I get a plain English translation?” Jianxin smiled slightly.
“Close your eyes, think of nothing, and feel the frequencies of the world.” “Ah, got it.” *That makes sense, though it sounds pretty abstract.* You Luoming calmed his mind, suppressing all stray thoughts, and tried to sense everything around him.
A cool breeze brushed past.
Though his eyes were closed, an unprecedented sensation washed over him— *The world is so clear!* [Exploration Module “Sensor” — Activated.] A line of small text abruptly appeared in his mind.
*(Here comes the cheat!)*