The Song Dynasty was the king for thirteen years before he knew that he was Tianlong.

Chapter 9 Sunflower Collection
Li Xian said: "To be honest with you, my Lord, I am practicing a set of martial arts that is not well-known in the martial arts world. It is called the Sunflower Manual."

The Sunflower Manual, it is indeed the Sunflower Manual!

Even though Zhao Ti had been calm and composed in these years, his expression couldn't help but change slightly.

"Sunflower Book?"

"Yes..." Li Xian's eyes flashed with memories: "This is the general term for a whole set of martial arts, which covers six kinds of skills."

Six kinds of skills? Zhao Ti was startled. Could it be that the Sunflower Manual had any other methods besides that strange flying needle?

"Appreciate further details."

"It seems that the King of Yan is really fond of martial arts. Then this old minister will be long-winded. I haven't talked about martial arts with anyone for a long time." Li Xian's voice was a little sad.

"The main element in the collection is naturally the Sunflower Qi, which is used to power several martial arts moves. In addition, there is also an internal skill called Purple Cloud Power, which can be practiced together with the Sunflower Qi."

"Zixia Jin?" Zhao Ti frowned. This name sounded familiar.

"I have never practiced Zixia Jin. When I inherited the treasure book, it was missing this technique. Perhaps... the Huashan Chen family has it now."

Zhao Ti glanced at Zhou Tong and said, "How could the Huashan Chen family have this Zixia Power?"

Li Xian smiled and said, "This is a long story. We have to mention the creator of the Sunflower Manual, the founder of my school of thought."

"Oh?" Zhao Ti asked, "Mr. Li, who is the creator of this set of treasures?"

Li Xian said: "Speaking of which, Wang Jia may have heard of him. He was Dou Shenbao, a great eunuch during the reign of Emperor Taizong."

It turned out to be Dou Shenbao. Zhao Ti felt relieved immediately. If it was said that the Sunflower Manual was created by Li Xian, he would have doubts, but if it was said that it was created by Dou Shenbao, then there would be no doubt.

Dou Shenbao was the most powerful eunuch in the early Song Dynasty. He came from a family of eunuchs. His adoptive father Dou Siyan was a world-famous eunuch during the Five Dynasties. He was also a martial arts expert and could fight both on horseback and on foot.

Dou Shenbao had been in the Prince of Jin's Mansion since he was a child. He was a close confidant of Emperor Taizong. Not only did he follow Taizong all the way to the south, he also protected him during the destruction of Northern Han and the Yongxi Northern Expedition. He once helped Emperor Taizong escape from the Battle of Gaoliang River. Later, he led his troops to garrison the northwest border and defeated Li Jiqian, the founder of Western Xia, several times forcing him to flee in embarrassment.

His life was very legendary. When he was old, he resigned from all his positions, returned to the inner court, and lived out his life as the Imperial City Envoy until his death.

What Zhao Ti was concerned about was the fact that Dou Shenbao had followed Emperor Taizong in the southern expedition. During the expedition, Emperor Taizong wiped out the martial arts sects and outlaw families. The martial arts secrets he searched for must have someone to take care of it, and this person was most likely Dou Shenbao.

Dou Shenbao was already a master of martial arts. If he read through all those martial arts secrets and integrated them into his understanding, there would be no doubt that he would be able to create the miraculous book of the Sunflower Manual!
But what is Zixia Jin? What does it have to do with the Chen family of Huashan?

"After Grandmaster Dou created the Sunflower Manual, his magical power reached a peak. He once competed with Grandmaster Chen Tuan. The outcome is unknown, but after the competition, they jointly created the Purple Cloud Power. As both are internal skills, this skill does not conflict with the Sunflower Qi, so Grandmaster Dou included it in the manual."

"I see!" Zhao Ti nodded: "So the Chen family's Zixia Power was passed down by our ancestor Chen Tuan?"

"Your Majesty is right." Li Xian said, "But when the lineage of Grandmaster Dou was passed down to Emperor Renzong, some troubles arose. At that time, it was Guo Huai who inherited the treasure book..."

"Guo Huai, is he the Guo Huai who was replaced by a cat as the prince in folk legend?"

"That's right. Your Highness knows that this is a rumor among the people. In fact, there is no such thing. But it is indeed about this Guo Huai. Emperor Renzong was fostered by Empress Dowager Zhangxian Mingsu since he was a child. He hated Empress Dowager Zhangxian for hiding his life experience. Then he deliberately sent his biological mother, Empress Dowager Zhangyi, to guard the coffin of Emperor Zhenzong to cut off the contact between mother and son. It was not until Empress Dowager Zhangxian Mingsu passed away that Renzong learned the truth. So he took his anger out on Guo Huai and beheaded him. At that time, the treasure book had not yet been passed on to the disciples, and the purple cloud power was missing."

"Since there is no conflict or connection with the sunflower true qi, it shouldn't matter if it's missing, right?" Zhao Ti pondered.

"I have been practicing for many years, and I feel that the five unique skills in the Sunflower Manual are a complete set. The main one is Sunflower Qi, and the moves are Sun Needle and Phantom Step. There are also Water Cold Palm and Soft Injury Method as supplementary moves. Zixia Jin seems to be a bit redundant. I don't know why it was included in it by Master Dou." Li Xian showed a puzzled look.

Zhao Ti blinked and suddenly said, "This book sounds magical. I wonder if Mr. Li can show it to me?"

Li Xian was stunned, then smiled bitterly and said: "If the king wants this treasure book, it doesn't matter if I, an old minister, offer it to you. Really, really..." "Really what?" Zhao Ti said.

"If Wang Jia doesn't practice martial arts, it would be fine, then we can just watch it for fun. But Wang Jia is very fond of martial arts, and it might harm him if we let him watch it!" Li Xian shook his head repeatedly.

"Why do you say that, Mr. Li?"

"Your Majesty, this book cannot be practiced without a pure body. Because it is so powerful and mysterious, a martial arts lover might not be able to control himself after seeing it, and would castrate himself. If it were Your Majesty... how would this old minister face the late emperor? I'm afraid that even if I were to grind my bones and scatter my ashes, it would be hard to atone for my sins."

Zhao Ti touched his nose and said, "Apart from this treasure book, Mr. Li, do you have any other skills for me to consult?"

He didn't necessarily have to read the Book of the Golden Flower. After all, if he wanted to practice the magic skills, he would have to castrate himself, which was too costly and he couldn't do it. His purpose in coming to see Li Xian was to find a book on other advanced internal skills to practice, and then go to Wuliang Mountain to look for Lingbo Weibu and Beiming Divine Art.

"Your Majesty, although I have fought countless battles in my life, I have only practiced this manual and do not know any other martial arts." Li Xian said dejectedly.

Zhao Ti couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. He didn't have any other martial arts. Li Xian wouldn't lie. He didn't even refuse the Sunflower Manual. He would definitely take out other martial arts. So it must be that he really didn't have any.

He sighed, and couldn't think of where to find powerful martial arts for a moment, so he said casually: "Mr. Li, please give me the book. I will only look at it and not take it away."

Li Xian hesitated for a few seconds, then looked at Zhou Tong and the others. Zhao Ti waved his hand behind him and said, "Everyone go out and wait."

When Zhou Tong and the others heard about the dangers of this treasure book, their faces turned pale: "Your Majesty, this..."

Zhao Ti snorted, "Are you still afraid that I will castrate myself as soon as I see you? If you don't even have this much willpower, it would be better to just cut yourself off!"

Several people looked at each other and had to retreat out of the door. Tong Guan also made a move to leave, but Li Xian called him, "Don't leave, Daofu. Go and light the lamp, and then help me."

Tong Guan was overjoyed when he heard this: "Yes, godfather!"

Li Xian took out a stack of yellow silk from his bosom and opened it to reveal a bound book. "Your Majesty, after Guo Huai died, the original version of the treasure book was lost. This one is a supplement. Except for the lack of the Purple Cloud Power, everything else is the same as the original. Daofu, show it to Your Majesty."

Tong Guan reached out to take the book, and quickly walked to Zhao Ti. Zhao Ti took it, glanced at the four words "Sunflower Manual" on it, and then reached out to open it.

To practice the magic, one must castrate oneself. The eight characters stand out clearly.

He simply ignored it and turned to the next page. After about two quarters of an hour, he finished reading the entire booklet, and then his expression became a little solemn.

Although he had never practiced internal energy himself, he had seen several books on it. It was precisely because what he had seen was crude that he had not practiced it. Now that he made a comparison in his mind, the mystery of the Sunflower Manual immediately became apparent.

Sunflower Qi is a method of developing internal strength.

The Sun-Turning Needle is a method of practicing the flying needle technique, which can also be transformed into a sword technique, but its power is slightly inferior to the flying needle.

Phantom Step is a body movement.

Shui Han Palm is a fist and palm technique.

The law of soft injuries is a method of healing.

This set of manuals covers almost all the skills a warrior needs. There is basically no need to learn other martial arts and just focus on this one. This is why Li Xian does not have any other martial arts.

Zhao Ti took a deep breath, closed the book, looked at Li Xian and said, "Mr. Li, is there no way to practice the treasure book without castrating myself?"

(End of this chapter)