The invasion of the abyss begins with the Laughing at the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 45 Listen carefully
Shenjiawu Fort.

A three-foot-tall gilded copper stove was emitting curls of white smoke. The smoky, refreshing aroma filled the entire study, making people feel refreshed.

Zengzi said: "I examine myself three times a day: Am I disloyal when I plan for others? Am I untrustworthy when I interact with friends? Am I not practicing what I have learned?
In his spare time, Shen Yuanliang reflected on himself, reviewing his recent actions over and over again to see if there were any omissions or negligence so that he could remedy them in time.

Half an incense stick later, Shen Yuanliang focused his mind on the "Niwan Palace" and communicated with the bronze tripod in his mind. Suddenly, a blue light curtain came into view.

Name: Shen Yuanliang
Age: Nineteen years old
Martial Arts Realm: Eighth Grade (peak of Dark Power)
Kung Fu: Second Edition of "Iron Shirt", "Arhat Fist", "Vajra Palm", "Big Stone Smashing Hand"

Skills: Qi Family Sword (a glimpse of the basics), Archery (advanced), Arhat Fist, Vajra Palm, Great Stone Smashing Hand (mastered)
Innate abilities: "Young Dragon" (the strength of a tiger, the physique of a bear, the speed of a leopard combined with the virtues and spirit of the dragon totem), Green Emperor's authority 1%
Natal Spirit Plant: Abyss Magic Vine

Luck: 720 pieces of white luck
For more than half a month, Shen Yuanliang devoted himself to martial arts training, and left all other matters to Shi Tou and Shou Hou, unless they were urgent matters.

no pain no gain!
Shen Yuanliang practiced martial arts very hard and gained a deep understanding of Arhat Fist, Vajra Palm and Big Stone Smashing Hand. He was even able to use them flexibly, which was comparable to the hard work of other Shaolin disciples in one or two years.

After signing a contract with the Abyss Demon Vine, Shen Yuanliang's qualifications and bones underwent earth-shaking changes through the nourishment of his natal spiritual plant, and he is no longer the same as before.

From being a person of inferior physique who had not made a breakthrough for four or five years to being a favored child of heaven today, one day of hard practice is equivalent to dozens of days of hard work for others.

"Master, there's something wrong with that steward!"

The sun was setting. Dongmei, who was wearing a green satin jacket and half-tied hair, frowned and said pretentiously as she looked out the window at the busy and dedicated steward.

"Oh! Why?"

Putting down the martial arts secret book "Arhat Fist" in his hand, Shen Yuanliang asked with a little confusion.

Shen Yuanliang still trusted Dongmei very much. He knew that she would not speak without a purpose. There must be a reason for her saying this, or she might have discovered something.

"It's a feeling, a mysterious feeling."

"He has a strong malice and resentment towards the young master. He is covered with a layer of black mist, and he looks fierce and aggressive."

Dongmei tilted her head, thought for a moment, counted on her fingers, and said solemnly.

I don’t know why, but these days, Dongmei can vaguely sense the good and evil of others, and their hearts. She can see at a glance who is good to her and who is not.

The hearts of most people are very calm and peaceful, with a few storms occasionally. The hearts of a very few people have huge waves that are full of malice, ominousness, and distortion, which make people feel sick.

"Can you take a look at the other people in the courtyard?"

Hearing this, Shen Yuanliang stared at Dongmei sharply, tapped the table slowly, and asked again, wanting to confirm it one last time.

"They are all fine, and the atmosphere is very peaceful and tranquil."

Listening carefully, Dongmei smiled sweetly with her eyes closed, like the flowers blooming in spring, making people feel relaxed and happy.

"To perceive good and evil through listening is very similar to the spiritual beast Di Ting."

"You must have awakened your innate ability, which allows you to discern good and evil, and to distinguish between the wise and the foolish."

Looking at the smart, lively, and slightly thin girl in front of him, Shen Yuanliang pinched his chin and said thoughtfully.

According to legend, there is a psychic beast named Di Ting under the seat of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. It can identify all things in the world through hearing, and is especially good at listening to people's hearts.

Once Di Ting lies on the ground, he can instantly distinguish the good and evil, the wise and the foolish of all living things including gods, immortals, humans, ghosts, insects, etc. among the mountains, rivers, countries, caves and paradises.

"Really? Then can I help the young master in the future?"

When Dongmei heard that she had awakened her innate ability, the first thing she thought of was not herself, but Shen Yuanliang.

Since Shen Yuanliang was sincere and buried her mother without expecting anything in return, Dongmei decided to be with him and vowed to follow him till death and never betray him.

"Dongmei, your innate abilities are a gift from God. They are very precious."

"Don't tell anyone else about your awakened talents and abilities except me. If anyone has bad intentions in the future, tell me secretly."

After thinking for a moment, Shen Yuanliang gave the instructions very seriously.

Human nature is complex, and everyone has their own little thoughts. No one wants their thoughts to be seen through by others or even exposed to the sun, even by their closest people?

"Well, I'll listen to you, Master."

Dongmei nodded heavily and agreed.

……

"Skinny monkey, has Hu Wan confessed?"

An hour later, in the dim dungeon, Shen Yuanliang, dressed in blue, looked solemnly at the steward Hu Wan on the wooden frame and asked impatiently.

This dungeon is located at the back of the house. It is made entirely of bluestone and is used by the Wang family to imprison disobedient servants or people who have a problem with the Wang family.

If Shen Yuanliang had been caught by the third in command, the "Ripper", that day, the dungeon would have been his final destination, where he would be unable to live or die, and would have died in torture.

"My lord, I have confessed. Under Sanmu, what can I not ask for? Hu Wan is in collusion with Huyashan. In the past, he was the one who passed on the information about the Wang family to Huyashan in exchange for silver."

"A day ago, Hu Wan met the second in command, Yidaohong, at the wonton stall and asked for one thousand taels."

"On New Year's Eve, he prepared to put knockout drugs in the wine while delivering wine and meat to the guards, and then took the opportunity to lower the suspension bridge and lure in the bandits from Tiger Tooth Mountain."

Casually throwing away the spotted clamp in his hand, "skinny monkey" Chen Chongwen washed his bloody hands with clean water and said with a frown.

"Humph! You're a traitor!"

Shen Yuanliang snorted coldly and kicked Hu Wan hard, venting his dissatisfaction.

The butt determines the position!

After becoming a leader, Shen Yuanliang despised two-faced people like Hu Wan. If he couldn't stop this evil trend, how could he survive?

"Brother Liang, what should we do?"

Shitou, who was standing by, was scratching his head. Faced with such a conspiracy, he was so honest that he had no idea how to deal with it.

A month ago, Shen Yuanliang was able to uproot the Wang family by relying on the strategy of capturing the leader first, and using Wang Zhenzu's matter as an excuse to make Mr. Wang confused.

If Mr. Wang were really prepared and concentrated all the strength of the Wang family, no, half of the strength, even Shen Yuanliang, who was strong enough to carry a tripod, would have to flee and temporarily avoid the attack.

At the moment, Huya Mountain was preparing to attack Shenjiawu Fort on New Year's Eve. With only 300 servants, they were afraid that they would not be able to do it and would lose sight of the big picture.

"Catch the turtle in the jar."

With his hands behind his back, walking in the dark and damp dungeon, Shen Yuanliang said eight words. The skinny monkey smiled knowingly, but Shi Tou was still confused.

(End of this chapter)