I am a mortal who has achieved enlightenment through burning my secrets

Chapter 306 Yu Xingluo

After mentioning it to Xue Qinghe at the palace, telling him to prepare to accept the surrender of the Star Luo Empire, Xiao Wuji, along with Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, set off for the Star Luo Empire!
Both women are currently stuck at level 60, waiting for their spiritual power to advance rapidly so they can absorb higher-age spirit rings. Ning Rongrong's 60,000-70,000-year spirit ring is enough, but Zhu Zhuqing wants a 100,000-year sixth spirit ring. She lacks not only spiritual power but also physical strength.

After returning this time, Xiao Wuji planned to pass on the "Myriad Tribulations Thunder Body" to Zhu Zhuqing, because no matter what, these people could not possibly catch up with his cultivation level. Therefore, he was not afraid of them slipping out of his control.

This time, Xiao Wuji chose to travel by carriage because he wanted to see just how decadent the Heaven Dou Empire had become.

Starting from Tiandou City, Liu Erlong, who had already broken through to the Soul Douluo level, drove the carriage westward, avoiding bustling towns and specifically passing through various small towns and villages.

People within the Tiandou territory could still manage to make ends meet, but once they reached the various principalities, the situation began to deteriorate.

Wherever Xiao Wuji went, there were many famine victims who starved to death in the wilderness, and many nobles who regarded the people in their territories as pigs and dogs, taking pleasure in killing them.

But Xiao Wuji never stopped it; he simply watched it all with a cold eye. Because he was no longer a law-abiding citizen of China, but a person in a higher position here, a beneficiary.

Even if he stops this one, many more terrible things will happen after he leaves. Worse still, some have become accustomed to this oppression, losing their backbone; such people are beyond saving.

This is only what he has seen; there are many more hidden forms of oppression that he has not yet witnessed. But since he hasn't seen them, he might as well pretend he hasn't.

If they want to survive, they must save themselves. And soon, he will give them the ability to save themselves.

He didn't care whether they were persecuted or not; he only cared about how much faith he could gain from these people. Perhaps the oppression should be greater so that he could gain more.

In his previous life, he might have found his actions disgusting, but now, he's capable of anything to become a god.

He stepped out of the Heavenly Dou Empire's borders via a small path and began his travels around the Star Luo.

Unlike the Heavenly Dou Empire, which is divided into numerous duchies, the Star Luo Empire is a unified whole. In addition to the capital Star Luo City, there are eighty-one main cities that protect the capital.

This time, Gu Xuan did not plan to continue taking the country roads, but instead planned to bypass each major city one by one.

The people of the Star Luo Empire are known for their fierce and warlike nature. If the goal is to force the Star Luo Empire to surrender directly, it is essential to control the city lords of these main cities and the generals of their armies. Otherwise, they may easily become obedient to orders but disobedient to commands, rendering any talk of Star Luo's surrender meaningless.

These city lords are generally at least Soul Saint level; otherwise, they would never have been able to secure their positions. Furthermore, these city lords do not always reside in their mansions, which creates some difficulties for their actions.

"Master, why not go directly to Xingluo City, take control of the emperor, and summon the city lord? Wouldn't that be faster?"

Inside the carriage, Ning Rongrong massaged Xiao Wuji's back while asking him a question with great confusion.

Xiao Wuji lay on the soft animal skin cushion, enjoying Ning Rongrong's service.

"If I don't take a look at them all, how can I know whether the actual ruler of a city is the city lord or not?"

According to the intelligence provided by Xue Qinghe, although the people of the Upper Three Sects and Lower Four Sects are mainly concentrated in the Heaven Dou Empire, the number of sects in the Star Luo Empire is still no less than that. The establishment of each main city is to check and balance the sects in one region.

These sects may not even be as strong as the four lower sects, and they may not have any top experts, but if you add them up, they are a very considerable force.

Some even managed to surpass the city lord and become the de facto ruler of the city. Others, however, joined forces with the city lord to divide up the city's resources.

This group of people is also one he must control; otherwise, some cities might refuse to surrender.

In this process, he also found some very interesting martial souls. For example, recipes, and the original martial soul. The one who possessed the recipe martial soul was a concubine of the city lord of a main city. Her cultivation level was not high, only level 45, but the special nature of the recipe martial soul still made Xiao Wuji bring her to his side without hesitation.

Although the recipe martial soul sounds like a weapon martial soul, it is actually a true food-type martial soul. Moreover, the types of food are diverse and not limited to any one type, but rather encompass a large category.

Her first spirit ring came from a Great Horned Bull, which means she can create any food made primarily from Great Horned Bulls with a single thought. The effect is always the same: restoring spirit power and physical strength.

For example, if her fourth spirit ring comes from a fiery chili pepper, then she can make many dishes with fiery chili peppers as the main ingredient. The effect is always the same: a 10% increase in all attributes due to frenzy.

If two soul skills are used at the same time, a dish with the effects of both soul skills can be created.

However, her martial soul is somewhat unpopular because her soul skills are very powerful, and she must finish all the main ingredients to achieve the full effect; otherwise, the less she eats, the weaker the effect.

The amplification effect wasn't strong to begin with, and with such a powerful characteristic added on top of that, it's hard for Soul Masters who only need support during battles to like it.

However, Xiao Wuji absolutely loved this martial spirit, because it was something that could actually be used as food. In addition, the woman was quite beautiful, so he simply accepted her.

"Yunyun, give me another bowl of braised beef and another bowl of spicy diced chicken!"

On the official road leading to the imperial city, Xiao Wuji swallowed large mouthfuls of beef while ordering a new dish.

The delicate and beautiful woman kneeling beside her also quickly activated her martial spirit and summoned the dishes that Xiao Wuji needed.

Two porcelain bowls appeared directly on top of the recipe, while the recipe itself served as a tray.

Her martial soul is extremely special. She doesn't need to actually know how to cook these dishes; she only needs to know the principles to create them with a single thought.

Since entering the city lord's mansion, she has learned enough dishes to fill a football field. And this is only with four spirit rings.

"Yunyun, you'll have to be careful with your spirit rings from now on!"

"You don't need to choose side dishes like chili peppers anymore, you can just conjure them up anyway!"

"In addition, wheat and rice, which are staple foods, are essential, otherwise it will be too greasy to eat!"

"You already have chicken, beef, and pork, so you need fish too. Speaking of which, dragon meat would be great too!"

"Yunyun, I absolutely adore your martial soul! How about we make a deal? Once Yaoyao awakens this martial soul, I'll let her stay by my side. You can name your terms!"

Xiao Wuji took extra care of this special talent, since his future appetites would depend entirely on her!
"Master, Yunyun only hopes that you will treat Yaoyao well in the future!"

A glint of anticipation flashed in the woman's eyes. Although she was somewhat reluctant to share a husband with her daughter, she had no choice but to endure it for her daughter's future. Her martial soul's innate soul power was only level six, not particularly high. Without a master, her path to becoming a Soul Emperor or Soul Saint would be limited. But now, she wanted to see what lay beyond.

Watching Xiao Wuji finish a bowl of food, Yunyun had a sudden thought, and the porcelain bowl, along with the food scraps, disappeared without a trace.

This scene made Xiao Wuji exclaim with delight at how convenient it was. However, it would have been even better if a pair of disposable chopsticks were provided along with the chopsticks, unlike now where they had to bring their own chopsticks and spoons.
"I really want to get one of these martial souls for myself!"

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(End of this chapter)