The Demon-Slaying Grandmaster

Chapter 136 Voluntary Hanging

Li Jingxiao always believed in "giving and receiving," and that if he received benefits from Maoshan, he should repay the favor as soon as possible.

After thinking for a moment, he suddenly noticed the wine pot and wine cups on the table.

An idea came to me immediately.

He instructed Erfu to fetch a few wine cups.

He took out the purple-gold gourd and poured one cup into each of the five wine glasses.

Shi Delong and his two companions immediately smelled a spiritual energy mixed in with the aroma of the wine emanating from the glass.

An excited expression involuntarily appeared on his face.

When Li Jingxiao gestured for the three of them to drink it, Shi Delong and the other two did so without the slightest hesitation.

After drinking it, he hurriedly bowed to Li Jingxiao and then sat cross-legged on the chair.

He circulated his internal energy to absorb the spiritual energy accompanying the spirit wine.

Upon seeing this, Li Jingxiao couldn't help but think to himself that as expected of an elite from a great sect, his insight was far superior to that of ordinary Taoists.

Then he said to Erfu and Zhao Junheng, "You two got off easy."

Even if Lu Erfu and Zhao Junheng were fools, they could still tell from the actions of Shi Delong and the other two that this wine was a treasure.

He hurriedly thanked Li Jingxiao and picked up his wine glass to drink it down in one gulp.

Then he activated the internal energy cultivation method of the Five Tigers Severing the Gate Saber and began to practice.

Li Jingxiao continued eating, and then began drawing the Golden Light Mantra talisman on the table.

Once you get the basics down, drawing talismans becomes much easier.

One by one, the Golden Light Mantra talismans were drawn, waiting for Shi Delong and the other two to wake up.

It has been upgraded to the minor level (10/500).

While the benefits that Shi Delong and his two companions gained from a cup of spiritual wine weren't huge, they were still equivalent to two or three months of arduous cultivation for the three of them.

In particular, Liu Hongshi's cultivation level was the lowest among the three.

It directly helped him break through the barrier he had been unable to overcome.

Their gratitude towards Li Jingxiao was naturally the greatest.

Li Jingxiao then said with a smile, "For the next year, I will give each of you two cups every month."

As for what happens a year from now, that's another story.

Even Shi Delong's heart was racing, let alone Liu Hongshi and Lin Yi.

As for the Celestial Masters Sect's desire to befriend Li Jingxiao through Maoshan, the three brothers decided to keep it a secret without a second thought.

To avoid sharing such great benefits with the Celestial Masters Sect.

As for the sect leader, will he blame his three brothers for acting on their own initiative?

Shi Delong and his two companions felt that as long as they reported it, they would not only not be blamed, but would most likely be rewarded.

Moreover, the Celestial Masters Sect was already superior to other sects in skill. If it weren't for the fact that they would occasionally produce an eccentric sect leader, it would always provoke the dissatisfaction of the imperial court.

Perhaps the entire Taoist sect is already under the control of the Celestial Masters Sect.

With such great benefits now, how could Maoshan possibly allow the Celestial Masters sect to get involved?

As long as this good relationship with Li Jingxiao is maintained, Maoshan will be able to produce a large number of young true cultivators in the future.

Therefore, Shi Delong, who had the highest cultivation level, thought for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "My lord, my cultivation level is not bad. Could you please set aside one of your twice-monthly quota and hand it over to Maoshan?"

Lin Yi and Liu Hongshi cursed under their breath and looked at Shi Delong with resentment.

But Shi Delong waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, I'm not trying to curry favor with the sect leader. When you report it, use the names of the three of us."

A cup of spiritual wine each month is enough to give my Maoshan sect 12 more young true cultivators every year.

Lin Yi and Liu Hongshi then became serious and respectfully bowed to Shi Delong.

But they didn't mention it at all, and also separated a portion of the spirit wine to be handed over.

It is clear that people are selfish, but if you want to be generous, you must have the confidence to be generous.

Shi Delong had already mastered the Lightning Thunder Fist.

As for Liu Hongshi, when Li Jingxiao first met him, this guy couldn't even control a zombie that was about to turn into a zombie.

Only half a year has passed, so his cultivation level is probably not high.

How could I bear to give up such a good opportunity to my junior brothers and nephews whom I don't even know?

Who knows, maybe they got the benefit.

They will only remember the kindness shown to Maoshan, not him, the one who offered the sacred wine.

Therefore, if you want to be a good person, you need to have the confidence of Shi Delong.

Li Jingxiao didn't care.

He didn't look down on Liu Hongshi and Lin Yi; if it were him, he probably wouldn't have given in either.

As for Shi Delong, he said he didn't want to curry favor with the sect leader, but after offering the spirit wine, he had already done a service to Maoshan.

Perhaps, Shi Delong could be the next head coach in the future.

However, if Shi Delong is unwilling to give up his current official position, then becoming the sect leader is naturally out of the question.

But the relationship with Maoshan can become even closer.

In the future, when their children and nephews go to Maoshan to cultivate, they will naturally obtain more resources.

No harm at all.

Upon hearing Li Jingxiao's agreement, Shi Delong and the other two were overjoyed and thanked him profusely once more.

Erfu and Zhao Junming then finished their practice and opened their eyes.

Feeling their internal strength increase significantly, the two were overjoyed and kowtowed several times to Li Jingxiao.

Li Jingxiao waved his hand, helping the two up from a distance, and said, "Alright, if you want to thank someone, thank Brother Shi and the other two."

Shi Delong and the other two hurriedly waved their hands, but Erfu and Zhao Junming were still very obedient and bowed to Shi Delong and the other two.

Then Shi Delong solemnly said to Li Jingxiao, "Sir, the sect leader has long instructed that you should associate with the sect leader as a peer."

We are considered your junior disciples, and would never dare to discuss ourselves as equals with you, sir.

Li Jingxiao laughed and waved his hand dismissively. However, since Shi Delong and the other two cared so much, it was a good thing for him.

However, being someone's senior apprentice isn't actually that easy.

Fortunately, Li Jingxiao had no shortage of good things, and he casually used the beginner-level Golden Light Mantra talisman he had just drawn.

I gave ten to each of the three Shi brothers.

Including the exorcism talismans, fire-controlling talismans, and lightning-controlling talismans that had been given to the three of them before, they had received dozens or even hundreds of talismans alone.

Shi Delong and his two companions were once again extremely grateful.

After exchanging pleasantries, Li Jingxiao gave the three brothers a few instructions, telling them to keep a close eye on any evil spirits or ghosts around the capital.

Report any news immediately.

Shi Delong and his two companions nodded hurriedly, patting their chests to assure them that they would do their best to investigate the area surrounding the capital.

To protect the peace and tranquility of the capital.

After saying this, the three of them saw Li Jingxiao wave his hand and, with great tact, took the initiative to say goodbye.

Li Jingxiao asked Erfu and Zhao Junming to see the three of them off, while he himself meditated and practiced the sword control technique.

In one afternoon, I drank about three catties of Monkey Spirit Wine, plus the skill points provided by cultivation itself.

A total of 55 proficiency points were gained.

Sword Control Technique - Beginner (167/200)

When they got home, Qin Keqing took off his cloak and immediately smelled the alcohol again.

I was going to say a few words of advice, that too much alcohol is bad for your health.

Before she could finish speaking, she realized that her husband must have been drinking the same spirit wine from yesterday.

He couldn't help but pout and mutter, "My lord is a high-ranking official and a wise man, so he shouldn't always reek of alcohol."

Those who know him will say that the gentleman is dashing and unrestrained.

Those who don't know the situation will definitely misunderstand and think it's the official, and they'll inevitably worry that the official might drink and cause trouble.

Li Jingxiao could immediately sense the jealousy in his wife's voice.

He knew his wife was trying to cultivate using the spirit wine.

However, I drank at least seven or eight or ten kilograms of it, and my health didn't suffer any problems.

After thinking about it, I decided to try giving my wife two or three ounces of it every day.

He smiled and kissed Qin Keqing's delicate cheek. Qin Keqing, blushing, quickly turned around and saw her three sisters-in-law all turning away, not daring to look any further. Her face turned even redder.

He reached out and patted Li Jingxiao on the chest, his eyes flashing a warning.

But he was secretly delighted and no longer cared about the spirit wine.

After dinner, Li Jingxiao naturally didn't forget to teach his wife, Baozhu, Ruizhu, and three younger sisters the Yi Jin Duan Gu Chapter.

After sending all the maids away, Li Jingxiao spent an hour and a half finally making Qin Keqing and Jingxi remember him.

After meditating and practicing for a while, I have officially entered the path.

From now on, through meditation and cultivation, the internal energy you cultivate will become increasingly refined.

Walking and practicing martial arts can also increase internal strength.

This is the most powerful aspect of the Yi Jin Duan Gu Chapter.

Otherwise, Guo Jing wouldn't have been able to achieve such proficiency at such a young age, rivaling even the Five Greats of the martial arts world.

Of course, Hong Qigong was his master and Huang Yaoshi was his father-in-law, so there was a sense of deference between them.

Moreover, the two only admitted that at Guo Jing's age, their skills were not as good as his.

Otherwise, if a real fight broke out, Guo Jing would be far from being a match for him.

Now that Qin Keqing and Jingxi have learned it, Baozhu, Ruizhu, Jingyue, and Jingrong will be taught by them.

Several women and young girls have plenty of time during the day.

It's perfect for practicing martial arts.

Only when you truly enjoy it will it be easier and longer to cultivate yourself.

Moreover, if Jingrong learns it, it will be faster and easier for her to cultivate internal energy techniques when she teaches them in the future.

Internal strength cultivated from the outside in has no burden or harm to the body.

However, Li Jingxiao still instructed Qin Keqing, who was his sister-in-law, and Jingxi, who was his eldest sister, to keep a close eye on Jingrong.

To prevent her from hurting herself because she is still young.

Jing Rong herself was very obedient and repeatedly promised to cultivate according to the method.

Having settled this matter, Li Jingxiao took out the Golden Light Mantra talisman he had drawn that day.

One person gave him 10 cards, and with a thought, a protective shield radiating golden light appeared around his body.

With such a clear example, Keqing and the others naturally took great care in keeping their 10 Golden Light Mantra talismans safe.

Seeing that it was already past 9 o'clock, Li Jingxiao was in no hurry to practice the sword control technique.

Instead, he spent time chatting with his wife, concubine, and three younger sisters.

Incidentally, I explained the key points of swordsmanship and internal energy cultivation to them, and addressed any areas they didn't understand.

At 9:30, Li Jingxiao immediately urged his three younger sisters to go to sleep.

The ancients said, "Rise and dance at the crowing of the rooster," because the ancients went to bed early.

As for "hanging one's head from the beam and pricking one's thigh with an awl," it means reading until late at night, even when one is so sleepy that one is delirious, one is still reading.

In Li Jingxiao's view, it was a waste of effort and not worth promoting.

Of course, if you insist on doing this and it really improves your grades, Li Jingxiao has nothing to say.

Then give a thumbs up.

If someone can do something that you can't do yourself, you can't help but admire them.

After sending his three younger sisters to bed, Li Jingxiao's gaze swept over Qin Keqing, Baozhu, and Ruizhu.

The three women blushed slightly, but felt nervous inside.

They want it every day. Although it is indeed comfortable when they are playing, it is not suitable for young girls like them.

In terms of needs, they are indeed far less numerous than women in their thirties and forties.

Li Jingxiao smiled and shook his head, "Alright, I'll go to the study to practice my sword control technique later. Once Yuan Chun marries into the family, you won't have to be so sleepy every morning that you don't want to wake up."

Qin Keqing couldn't help but spit on Li Jingxiao, saying that she and her two servants couldn't get up every morning.

Isn't it all your fault?
Unfortunately, it's been three months since I married into this family, and I still haven't gotten pregnant.

As Yuan Chun was about to enter, Qin Keqing couldn't help but feel a little nervous and regretful.

She even wondered if she was being too hasty, especially outside of her period.

He had sex with his husband every day, but his desire for quick results only made things worse.

If Li Jingxiao knew, he would only secretly rejoice.

I'm so young, I don't want to become a father so early.

Moreover, Keqing is only 16 years old now, and the risks of having children too early are not small.

He poured a cup of Monkey Spirit Wine for his three wives, watched them drink it, and then they meditated without any problems.

Li Jingxiao then went to the study.

However, before practicing the sword control technique, Li Jingxiao thought for a moment and also began practicing the Yi Jin Duan Gu Chapter.

I thought my physique had increased by 6 points, making me 6% better than the average person.

The Yi Jin Duan Gu Chapter won't be very effective on me.

Unexpectedly, the effect not only existed, but also exceeded my expectations.

After thinking about it, I realized that the higher the basic attributes, the greater the benefits.

Whether sitting, lying down, walking, practicing martial arts, or meditating, even if you are not practicing the "Eternal Youth Technique," you will still generate internal energy.

Each hour will increase the proficiency of the "Eternal Youth Technique" by approximately 0.5.

A day has 12 two-hour periods, totaling 6 points; a month has 180 points.

2160 points in one year.

This increase is a bit exaggerated.

With a calm mind, without any deliberate practice or even doing anything, one can reach the legendary level of the Longevity Technique in just 30 years.

If one cultivates every day, and supplements it with monkey spirit wine.

Within a few years, the Longevity Technique will allow one to enter a state of 'rejuvenation'.

In the future, I hope my appearance can be maintained at around 20 years old.

For a moment, Lee Kyung-hyo even felt that staying around 30 forever would be more convenient than staying 20 forever.

However, this thought only lasted for a moment.

With the Yi Jin Duan Gu Zhang (a powerful cheat code), Li Jingxiao became even more determined to max out his sword control technique first.

He then practiced the Lightning Thunder Fist before finally practicing the Longevity and Immortality Technique.

Overnight, Li Jingxiao's original plan had gone smoothly.

He first practiced sword control, but after drinking monkey spirit wine several times last night, he soon found that he had to practice the Longevity Technique to expel the alcohol from his body.

To avoid drinking too much and becoming drunk, which would hinder one's cultivation.

However, only half an hour of practice is needed to increase the proficiency of the Longevity Technique.

It can also help you regain your senses before practicing sword control techniques, so that you won't be affected by being drunk.

At 7 a.m. sharp, Li Jingxiao stopped his cultivation practice.

I spent 7 out of 8 hours in one night practicing sword control, gaining 75 proficiency points.

I also got 11 points in the Longevity and Immortality Skill. With 8 hours of practice, the Tendon-Changing and Bone-Forging Chapter also increased my proficiency in the Longevity and Immortality Skill by 2 points.

Sword control skills have also progressed smoothly from beginner to intermediate level (42/1000).

However, this technique has doubled the proficiency of the other techniques.

As the difficulty of cultivation increases, the time required naturally doubles as well.

However, considering the power of sword control techniques, it's normal for proficiency to double.

Moreover, from beginner to advanced level.

The attack range of the sword control technique has also increased from 1 to 10 zhang (approximately 33 meters) at the beginner level.

It increased to 10 to 100 zhang.

With an attack range of 300 meters, it's comparable to firearms.

Its power is much greater than that of firearms.

A single sword strike can easily cause damage over a larger area.

(End of this chapter)