Chapter 357: Enemies on a Narrow Road_2

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That's why the Wu Family has a rule: martial arts are not necessarily only passed down to the direct descendants. Disciples and branches of the family can also learn them, of course, the true essence is still reserved for the most core disciples to cultivate.

Thus, Tiger Fist spread widely, and there were many masters. Among the Xingyi Twelve Branches, several branches revered their own skills but gradually declined. On the contrary, the Wu Family's way of inheritance was more suitable, so they remained prosperous and continued to produce masters.

Cai Pingyuan was obviously using the same approach. There was only one direct heir left in the Cai Family, Cai Qing, but unfortunately, Cai Qing couldn't learn the true essence. It wasn't easy for Cai Pingyuan to come across Qin Fang, who had talent, qualifications, diligence, and character, all almost beyond reproach; that's why he valued him so much.

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