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"I should probably set their bones back in place first..."

Qin Fang didn't rush to answer Fang Zonglin's question, instead, he looked at the wrists of those two unlucky kids and said calmly.

"Younger Brother Qin, I've already said, they brought this upon themselves. Let them ache for a while to learn a lesson, no need to worry about it..."

Fang Zonglin clearly didn't understand the implied meaning in Qin Fang's words and replied bluntly. Even though his apprentices suffered a miserable defeat, losing face but not the spirit, he was holding up his dignity.

The faces of those two unlucky kids turned quite sour upon hearing their master Fang Zonglin's words. Even though they hoped Qin Fang would help set their bones, since Master Fang Zonglin said so, they had no choice but to endure the pain.

"Better not do that! I have a unique technique that may not be effective if someone else tries. Even if they were lucky enough to set the bone, it would at least hurt for a month before slowly getting better... It wouldn't be fully recovered for three to five months!"

But Qin Fang smiled and explained briefly to Fang Zonglin and his apprentices, immediately scaring the two unlucky kids, who looked at Qin Fang with even more fear.

Qin Fang was not trying to intimidate them. These two acted arrogantly, really irritating Qin Fang, so he applied a little trick when making a move.

If their grudges weren't resolved and they were still opponents, these two unfortunate kids would indeed be in big trouble...

Qin Fang spoke lightly, but the reality was far more serious than he let on.

Having the bones put back is undoubtedly the best. Even if it hurts for three to five months, recovery is possible. But if the bones aren't set properly, these two unlucky kids might end up disabled.

Qin Fang was precise in his action. Their wrists were dislocated but weren't immediately problematic. However, over three to four hours could render the hand useless. Even if it was reattached, it would essentially be disabled, lacking the strength to even lift a weight...

"Is it that serious?"

Fang Zonglin was startled by Qin Fang's words. He originally planned to reset the bones himself once they returned, having decades of experience in the martial world, not inferior to any bone-setting master.

Yet he also knew that some experts had special secret techniques, enabling them to manipulate mischief during actions. If one recklessly attempted to reset the bones without understanding or noticing, accidents could certainly happen... Ending up with a few disabled individuals wouldn't be surprising!

Qin Fang nodded, not joking but speaking the truth. These two unfortunate kids were nearly misled by their master.

However, Qin Fang didn't have much time to chat idly with Fang Zonglin. He directly grabbed the wrists of the two unlucky kids, lightly pinched, twisted, then pulled and clicked them into place!

A continuous sound of bones cracking was heard as Fang Zonglin's two apprentices turned pale, then green, followed by red and purple...

It wasn't until Qin Fang let out a light breath and declared "Mission accomplished" that the two released a long sigh, gently rotating their wrists. Although there remained a slight pain, the previous intense pain had disappeared, and their wrists regained their former agility.

"Thank you, thank you..."

Regardless of whether Qin Fang was truthful or not, at least his bone-setting technique was undeniably top-notch. Although the process involved considerable pain, there was now no more problem.

The injuries of the two hapless kids were caused by Qin Fang, yet he restored their bones, and now they had to thank him politely, feeling quite wronged... Their eyes occasionally glanced towards their unreliable master, Fang Zonglin.

"Younger Brother Qin, it seems we got to know each other through a fight. I have some good wine back home; how about we go have a few drinks?"

Anyway, their unprincipled master seemed unconcerned about their reaction, instead enthusiastically extending an invitation to Qin Fang.

"When in Rome..."

Initially, Qin Fang intended to refuse, but after a moment of hesitation, he had some questions on his mind. He needed someone to clarify things, and Fang Zonglin seemed like a fitting choice, so he nodded in agreement.

"Little Four, go find someone from the Fu Family to prepare some appetizers... Little Three, go fetch my wine jars; I intend to have a good drink with Younger Brother Qin!"

Seeing Qin Fang nodding in agreement, Fang Zonglin was very pleased and immediately assigned two disciples to handle some tasks while he enthusiastically invited Qin Fang and Liu Xianhe into his courtyard.

Of course, Qin Fang was the main guest he invited, and Liu Xianhe was obviously just a follower whom Fang Zonglin didn't really mind, inviting him along merely as an afterthought.

Judges like Qin Fang and Fang Zonglin, who were invited by the Fu Family, naturally enjoyed the highest level of treatment, not only with the best accommodations but also with the finest food.

The cuisine in Korea is indeed quite monotonous, with the so-called delicacies being nothing more than some kimchi. Though it's a bit hard to swallow as a main dish, it's quite alright as a simple appetizer with drinks.

Moreover, the Fu Family was aware that the judges invited this time were from various neighboring countries and regions. To cater to the dietary preferences of these judges, they specially hired some chefs to assist, trying their best to accommodate everyone's tastes, though it was impossible to satisfy everyone completely.

Actually, the Martial World in Asia is primarily centered around East Asia, including Dragon Country, Japan, Korea, and a few small countries in Southeast Asia.

Indian yoga, while also quite impressive with some extremely formidable experts, tends to remain isolated and has little contact with the martial artists from East Asian countries, making it impossible for them to integrate. Naturally, the Yijian Tournament wouldn't invite them.

Fang Zonglin's courtyard was right beside the one where Qin Fang was staying, separated only by a wall.

Food and drinks were quickly served. The liquor was aged wine that Fang Zonglin had brought from Little Island, said to be a good wine stored by the Tian Nan Sect for many years.

As for the appetizers, they were basically negligible. Qin Fang and Fang Zonglin just tasted them briefly and then lost interest, finding the taste of the kimchi unbearable.

Fortunately, neither of them cared much about this, so they sat down, drinking and chatting casually.

"Old Fang, you've participated in several Yijian Tournaments, right? You must be quite familiar with them. I want to ask about this Yi Sword Stone..."

After exchanging a few words with Fang Zonglin, Qin Fang couldn't help but express his doubts.

The Yijian Tournament is held once every three years, a frequency not particularly high nor low. Fang Zonglin had already participated in three Yijian Tournaments, spanning about ten years in total, making him a relatively seasoned judge, knowing far more than Qin Fang, who was a newcomer.

The reason Qin Fang agreed to attend the Yijian Tournament was his interest in the Yi Sword Stone, as well as the secret location continuously contested by the Fu and Cui families.

However, regarding that secret location, Qin Fang didn't need to consider it much. The Fu and Cui families certainly wouldn't allow anyone to enter, so Qin Fang had to settle for second best and look into the matter of the Yi Sword Stone.

As a seasoned judge, Fang Zonglin had already acquired several Yi Sword Stones, yet he still came to the Yijian Tournament, indicating that these stones had some value to him.

"The Yi Sword Stone... how should I put it?"

Fang Zonglin took a sip of wine, pondered for a moment, and then said quietly, "The effect of this thing is somewhat exaggerated, but you can't completely rule out that it might indeed have some minor uses..."

"Please elaborate..."

Qin Fang nodded gently and spoke softly.

"The Yi Sword Stone is a type of stone produced from a secret place of the Fu Family. It's said that in the past, Master of Yijian, Fu Cailin, practiced swordplay at that secret site, leaving sword moves and marks on these stones, which led to its creation..."

Qin Fang had heard of this legend before. The truth was unclear, so he could only continue listening to Fang Zonglin.

"However, these legends may not be completely baseless. At least the Yi Sword Stone I acquired once helped a predecessor from our sect advance beyond the Grandmaster-level Tier..."

"Although I still doubt if it was truly because of its function, that predecessor firmly believed it was, which is why I attend the Yijian Tournament each time as a judge, hoping for another Yi Sword Stone as well..."

Clearly, even Fang Zonglin didn't fully believe in the mystical effects of the Yi Sword Stone. Despite the Tianshan Sect predecessor's firm belief, it was merely his personal conviction. Whether it was indeed due to the stone, or just a coincidence, remains unknown.

"Younger Brother Qin, if you're here for the Yi Sword Stone, I think you shouldn't get your hopes up too high. Each tournament sees many acquiring a Yi Sword Stone, yet almost none manage a breakthrough using it. Even if one or two do, it might just be by sheer chance!"

Though a bit arrogant, the elderly Fang Zonglin proved to be a reliable companion, unable to resist dampening Qin Fang's enthusiasm upon seeing his apparent interest in the Yi Sword Stone.

Though he hadn't fully gauged Qin Fang's strength, he knew that Qin Fang hadn't reached the Grandmaster level yet and seemed somewhat anxious, which prompted his counsel. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit Qidian.com to vote and support with recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support gives me the greatest motivation.)

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