We made you practice martial arts, and you've mastered the Great Golden Body?

Da da da……

The coachman was very skilled; the horse's hooves clattered continuously on the bluestone slabs, causing the wheel hub to turn steadily.

Halfway there.

The carriage stopped.

Li Dadan immediately understood and jumped off the carriage, stopping at a familiar roadside stall next to it.

He then left behind a small piece of silver.

"Oh, Officer Li, you're still as punctual as ever. Same routine as today, huh? I've already prepared everything in advance." As the vendor spoke, he held up a steaming, fragrant lotus-shaped bun with both hands and handed it over.

The lotus-shaped buns are about the size of a human head, and their aroma is irresistible; they are authentic donkey meat sandwiches.

"This weight?" Li Dadan, a mere martial artist, sensed something was amiss after just a moment's weighing of it.

It wasn't that they cut corners.

It's heavier.

The donkey meat sandwiches in this lotus-shaped bun are noticeably heavier than those from the previous few days.

"It's a freebie." The vendor rubbed his hands together and looked nervously at the carriage.

Li Dadan hesitated for a moment, then heard Shen Lian's voice from the carriage: "Come back, we're in a hurry."

"Thanks." Upon hearing this, Li Dadan immediately turned around and got into the carriage.

"Oh, you're too kind, Officer Li. You're too kind. Before Lord Shen came, I had never seen such a polite official."

Squeak...

The coachman continued driving the carriage forward. A sign on the carriage read "Chief Constable of the County Government." Pedestrians and merchants on the road would give way upon seeing it.

It can be said that the journey to Fenglelou was smooth and unobstructed.

After the carriage had gone far away, the vendor at the stall raised his head and said smugly to the passersby and wealthy people, "Did you see that? That Mr. Shen is known for his picky palate, and he likes our donkey meat sandwiches."

Gentlemen and ladies passing by, why don't you hurry up and buy one to take home and try?

Upon hearing this, the wealthy people on the road, and even their servants, immediately showed interest. However, after only a moment's hesitation, the donkey meat sandwich stall was already surrounded by layers of people.

"I see." Li Dadan looked at the bustling scene at the stall and felt an itch on his head, as if he was about to grow a brain.

Although he doesn't yet understand what brand effect is, he has a general understanding of it.

"However, if he uses your name to promote his products, it might have a negative impact on you, sir. It could easily affect your future career."

"Absolutely, absolutely." Erniu nodded in agreement, then got up to stop the vendor's actions.

"We can't let this guy get in the way of the boss's career."

"Don't be ridiculous."

As a clear voice rang out inside the carriage, the burly Erniu immediately felt an irresistible force on his shoulder, and his body, which had been standing up, was firmly pressed back to the ground.

"Don't go looking for trouble." After saying that, Shen Lian glared at Li Dadan, who was eager to try, and then closed his eyes again.

Shen Lian, of course, is Shen Bailian.

In order to achieve the perfect and maximum benefit in obtaining merit, Shen Bailian disguised himself as a noble young man from the capital several months ago, taking advantage of the information gap.

As the saying goes, money can make the world go round.

Shen Bailian spent a lot of money to successfully build connections in Lin'an and several nearby cities, transforming himself from an unregistered person into a constable working from nine to four in the county government.

As for the origin of the money?
It's very simple; it's still the timeless principle of robbing the rich to help the poor.

"It can now be confirmed that merit is indeed connected to the origin of the world to a certain extent and can be transformed into divine matter."

As Shen Bailian thought of this, his eyes flickered slightly, and the illusory yet clear ink-wash panel appeared before his eyes—

Character Level: LV11 (4873/5500)

Physical Strength: 30.3; Spirit: 27.4

【Eight-in-One Great Sun Visualization Method LV3 (932/1500)】

Divine Skill: Shadow Follows LV6 (10/160) (Energy Storage: 0 times)
Eye of God LV5 (1715/2500) 1363
咫尺天涯LV1（150/300）（剩余固定锚点：0/1）】

Active Skill: Gale LV2 (981/1000) 111
Hunyuan Qi LV1 (396/400) 58
All Things in the Universe LV1 (361/400) 62
Five Elements Breathing Method LV1 (1502/1600) 501
Fishing - Tier 1 LV3 (803/1000) (Trait: Guaranteed) 1500
[Passive Skill: Steel Body LV3 (331/1400)] 50
Skill Points: 3

【Cure point: 1】

[Divine Matter: 5323]

Due to the limitations of their environment, and also to avoid being noticed by others.

Shen Bailian dared not devote all his energy to cultivation, and could only shift the focus of his cultivation from physical training to visualization techniques and fishing skills.

In just over a month, he leveled up his Eight-in-One Great Sun Visualization Technique from level 2 to level 3; his fishing skill also improved from level 2 to level 3.

Compared to a month ago, Shen Bailian's physical attributes only increased by 0.3 points, but his mental attributes increased by a full 1.4 levels.

We're almost catching up with the physical fitness level.

of course.

"It seems my idea was correct." Shen Bailian glanced at the divine matter on the panel with satisfaction, which was as high as 8323 points. Compared with before leaving the previous parallel world, it had increased by about a thousand points.

Although the number was small, the important thing was that it verified his conjecture.

In this world, the power of merit is like the divine power in the Zhenyuan Universe.

However, there is one advantage: it is easier to obtain merit in this world than to obtain divine power in the Zhenyuan Universe.

For Shen Bailian, the method of accumulating merit was very simple.

All you need to do is be a good person and do good deeds to eliminate evil and uphold justice.

Of course, in the process of eliminating evil and upholding justice, killings are inevitable, and therefore some merit will be deducted by the Heavenly Dao. Otherwise, Shen Bailian would not have only obtained a thousand points of divine matter.

If this accumulation continues, it will be only a matter of time before we gather enough divine matter to upgrade the skill [Close at Hand, Yet Far Apart] to level five.

It should only take about a year.

But Shen Bailian's goal has now been upgraded; it's not just about getting home safely, but also about taking this opportunity to make a big splash.

In the Zhenyuan Universe, his ability to extract divine substances from the bloodlines of ferocious beasts has almost been exposed.

The difficulty of obtaining divine substances by slaughtering ferocious beasts will increase again in the future.

To put it more seriously, we could very well face a complete blockade.

But things are different in this world.

The power of merit and the magic power used by immortals are two completely different power systems. More importantly, the power of merit is controlled only by the Heavenly Dao.

They are not gods.

Therefore, as long as Shen Bailian acts within the established procedures, he can generally obtain merit smoothly.

Furthermore, if Shen Bailian actively participates in the great calamity of heaven and earth, he will be able to gain even more merits depending on the extent of his participation.

Similar to playing online games.

However, most people, whether human or immortal, try to avoid this great calamity.

Because life is only once.

Once you die, you'll become a listed, officially appointed celestial being in the Heavenly Court. Although you won't have to worry about dying anymore, your life will be in someone else's hands.

Not worth the candle.

But Shen Bailian is different. He is not from this world. He is currently an illegal immigrant, and he plans to make a quick buck and run away.

Just one stick of incense.

Fenglelou.

This is arguably the largest restaurant in the entire city of Lin'an. Its manager is known as Master Zhao, and the business is booming, with people coming and going and carriages constantly moving around.

"Oh, Officer Li is here. Same old routine, huh?" A waiter's face immediately lit up with a bright smile when he saw Li Dadan and Erniu stepping down from the carriage.

"Hmm." Li Dadan nodded smugly.

In the past, with the meager salary of a constable, even with his usual bribes and extortions, it would have been nothing short of wishful thinking to even think about going to Fenglelou.

But these days are different.

All expenses were paid by Young Master Shen.

"Three distinguished guests in the private room on the second floor."

"Four people." Shen Bailian slowly stepped down from the carriage, glanced indifferently at the waiter, and then tossed out a small piece of silver.

Upon hearing this, Li Dadan and Erniu immediately understood who the fourth person was.

Before Shen Lian arrived, there was only one person in Lin'an City with the most profound martial arts skills, and that was Constable Li Gongfu, who was skilled in a boxing style called Dog Fist.

And his nose is also known for its sensitivity.

She was still an old woman.

But now, there are only two of them left.

As the saying goes, heroes cherish heroes. In less than half a month, Shen Lian and Li Gongfu became acquainted through some fortuitous exchanges.

They often drank and ate meat together.

"Alright." The waiter's smile widened. More people meant more chopsticks, especially since it was the famous old man Li Gongfu, so the price would naturally go up. "Young Master Shen, Officer Li... these three distinguished guests, this way please."

Another hour or so passed.

Inside the side room, the stove fire burned brightly.

Outside the window, a vast expanse of white stretched out, the winter waters blending seamlessly with the sky.

"I have to say, when it comes to food in the entire city of Lin'an, Fenglelou is the place to be." Li Dadan's face was slightly flushed, and his expression and posture were exaggeratedly mechanical as he downed the wine bottle in his hand in one gulp.

"Good wine, good wine!"

A rich aroma of wine wafted throughout the room.

"It's indeed good wine." Li Gongfu's mind was already hazy. He patted his round belly, let out a burp, and gave Shen Lian a thumbs up, saying with great satisfaction:

"Young Master Shen, you are truly skilled. I never expected that you would have such a fine wine as Jade Liquor hidden in your possession."

Jade Liquid Wine, produced in the Song Dynasty imperial court, has a clear, jade-like color and a mellow taste. During the brewing process, it is infused with various medicinal herbs, including century-old Ganoderma lucidum.

Drinking more of this beverage can have beauty and health benefits, and promote longevity.

It can be said to be the king of wines.

It was a favorite of royalty and nobility.

On the black market, a bottle of Jade Liquor is worth at least three hundred taels of silver. Even the city lord of Lin'an can only afford a few bottles with his annual salary.

But now there are more than ten wine bottles on the table.

As for Erniu, he had already passed out drunk under the table and was turning into maggots.

"One, one...like." Shen Lian was a little slurred from drinking and replied in a daze.

"Thanks to Young Master Shen, you don't know, but recently Manager Zhao has been showing me a lot of respect." Li Gongfu put his arm around Shen Lian's shoulder: "If it were a month ago, I would have avoided Manager Zhao like the plague."

"My brother-in-law is getting married soon, and as his good brother, no matter what, you, you... you absolutely have to come and support me!"

"No problem." (End of Chapter)