366 Bi Clan Village (1/2)
The venue for the Capital Martial Arts Symposium was situated in a village in the capital's western suburbs. The place was called the Bi Clan Village, and everyone in the village had the surname Bi. The capital's First Ancient Martial Arts Aristocratic Family was none other than the members of the Bi Clan Village.
It was said that long ago, there was no Bi Clan Village, only a Bi Clan Manor House. It belonged to the ancient martial arts aristocratic family, the Bi Clan. Over the last few hundred years, the Bi Clan prospered, developing generation after generation, gradually forming the Bi Clan Village at the foot of the mountain.
The children of the Bi Clan Village were different from the children of normal villages. From the time they were young, they would follow their parents and elders to the Bi Clan Manor House. Their martial art talents would be assessed. If their talents were exceptional, they would stay in the Bi Clan Manor House and practice ancient martial arts.
Because of this, even though it was a small village, the experts there were plenty. The Bi Clan's number of ancient martial art practitioners had an inseparable relationship with the clan prospering and continuing to be the greatest of the Five Aristocratic Families.
According to the traditional rules, every session of the Capital Martial Arts Symposium would be organized by the First Aristocratic Family of the previous session. So for this session of the Martial Arts Symposium, it was still held at the Bi Clan Manor House.
Wang Yuan and Mo Wen skipped class entirely. They sneaked out of school and directly hopped into a cab to the Bi Clan Manor House.
The cab stopped on the road outside the Bi Clan Village. ”That village despises outsiders. They do not like vehicles from the outside entering. I can only drop you two off here,” the driver said to the two young men. The cab drivers around there all knew that the village was a bit strange and did not like outside vehicles to enter.
”That's alright. Thank you for your troubles, big brother.” Wang Yuan nodded sincerely. After paying, he opened the door and got out. He seemed to know a bit about the situation with the Bi Clan Village and did not grumble about anything.
The driver saw that Wang Yuan was sincere, so he reminded them, ”Little brother, if you both are foreigners who are here for travel, don't simply approach the Bi Clan Village. The villagers don't welcome outsiders, unless you are relatives or friends of the Bi Clan Village.”
”We know, we know.” Wang Yuan nodded non-stop. He had been born and bred in the capital, so he naturally knew the Bi Clan Village's situation.
Mo Wen frowned. The Bi Clan Village was very overbearing.
”Mo Wen, following this road, we can reach the Bi Clan Village in a short while. But the people in the Bi Clan Village are quite xenophobic; furthermore, because the Capital Martial Arts Symposium is happening now, it is even harder to sneak in than usual,” Wang Yuan reminded Mo Wen. Up until now, he was still unclear as to how Mo Wen would sneak into the Bi Clan Manor House with him.
”Is the Capital Martial Arts Symposium happening in the Bi Clan Village?” Mo Wen asked.
”More precisely, the Capital Martial Arts Symposium is happening in the Bi Clan Manor House. Not everyone in the Bi Clan Village can practice ancient martial arts. Actually, at least 90 percent of the people in the Bi Clan Village do not practice ancient martial arts. Even if they have practiced some surface-level skills, they are more or less like me; we are not even recognized by the sect yet. Almost all those who really practice ancient martial arts live in the Bi Clan Manor House,” Wang Yuan explained.
The Bi Clan Manor House was not any different from normal villages. The only difference was everyone in the village knew about the ancient martial arts world, and they practiced some simple ancient martial art techniques.
”Then why are we going to the Bi Clan Village? Can't we go straight to the Bi Clan Manor House?” Mo Wen asked.
”To go to the Bi Clan Manor House, we must pass by the Bi Clan Village. If we can't even enter the Bi Clan Village, it will be impossible for us to reach the Bi Clan Manor House. Are you thinking about sneaking in?” Wang Yuan looked suspiciously at Mo Wen. He wouldn't be planning to sneak into the Bi Clan Manor House, would he? The Bi Clan Manor House was heavily guarded. If he could sneak into it, he would already have done so. Why wait until now?
”Why not?” Mo Wen said indifferently. He had only come to this Capital Martial Arts Symposium to find out what Xiaoyou was up to, but how they would get in was a problem. After all, strictly speaking, he didn't belong to any ancient martial art factions in the capital, so this Capital Martial Arts Symposium might not acknowledge him. Therefore, other than sneaking in, he could only force his way in with his Cultivation.
”It's impossible. Unless you can fly through the Bi Clan Village, it is impossible to sneak into the Bi Clan Manor House.” Wang Yuan rolled his eyes. If this was Mo Wen's plan, then their trip here to the Bi Clan Village would most likely be fruitless.
The Bi Clan Village surrounded the Bi Clan Manor House, with people guarding it at all four corners. Unless they flew through it, it would be hard to sneak in under the watchful eyes of the Bi Clan masters.
”Fly!” Mo Wen's eyes twinkled. This was a good idea. With his current Cultivation, he could glide in the air for short distances. Flying up a not-too-tall hill wasn't anything too difficult.
He glanced at Wang Yuan. After pondering for a while, he gave up this idea. That would be too shocking for Wang Yuan. He would most likely be frightened. After all, in Wang Yuan's mind, those in the Qi Nucleation realm were already peerless top masters. Those in the Embryonic Breathing realm only existed in legends.