A leisurely life in the world of cultivation

Please borrow Chapter 137 from "The Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill" to read!
“Hey, second brother, second brother, I’m not that kind of person. I can’t bear to see people suffer. I can’t go to a place like that…”

Outside Pingkang Ward in the capital, Li Weizhou, though reluctant, was still pulled into the ward by Li Chang'an.

"You little brat, you've practically made Zuixianglou your home in Qingzhou City, and you still try this on me?"

Li Chang'an laughed and scolded.

Li Weizhou chuckled as he entered the workshop, his expression becoming relaxed and at ease, as if he had returned to a very familiar territory.

Pingkangfang is located east of Dongshi, north of Chongrenfang separated by Chunming Avenue, and south of Xuanyangfang, making it a prime location.

Li Chang'an looked at his third brother's expression, which was indescribably carefree and relaxed, and said enviously, "When I first came here, I was actually a little nervous, afraid that people would say I was a country bumpkin from a small place. Sanlang, you're really something."

Li Weizhou scoffed, saying, "No matter how good the location is, a prostitute is still a prostitute, and a pimp is still a pimp. As long as you don't take them to heart, it's no big deal."

Li Chang'an laughed, "You think everyone's like you... Come this way, the brothels in Pingkang Ward are most famous in the North Lane. The North Lane is located northeast of the main street, occupying the North, Middle, and South sections. Among them, the North Lane has more smaller brothels, while the South Lane has the most famous courtesans. The Middle and South Lanes are mostly large brothels. Tsk tsk, there are over a hundred brothels in the three sections combined, enough for you to shop around for half a year!"

Li Weizhou laughed and said, "Okay, I'll give it a try and see if I can finish visiting everything in six months."

Li Chang'an chuckled in surprise, "You really want to visit the whole place?"

Li Weizhou smiled without saying a word, then turned around to sell the royal products of the Shan Kingdom. But even the best wine needs advertising; he had to know how to promote it.

In today's world, the best way to promote yourself is through short videos, but to make short videos, you need traffic and an account.

Shouldn't we provide more bonus videos for our family and brothers?

The dance videos and ancient-style songs online are so rubbish and poorly written, with lyrics that are just randomly piled up. The dances are all about being seductive. In terms of seductiveness, can they compare to the high-class prostitutes in Pingkangfang?

Furthermore, sharing happiness is worse than enjoying it alone, and he certainly wants to bring the good news of the Great Qian world to his fellow villagers.

Even with countless difficulties...

Li Weizhou's expression turned solemn and lofty. He joined two fingers together to form a sword, pointed one forward, and said, "Second Brother, though the road is long, we will eventually arrive. Let's start from here!"

"Pfft!"

Not far from the two, a scholar wearing a Confucian cap and a white robe, with bright eyes and white teeth, was smiling at Li Weizhou.

Li Weizhou chuckled and nodded in polite response before entering the gates of Yicui Tower.

Having several women in his family has raised his aesthetic standards for women far too high.

The advantage is that the tricks that ordinary women use to entice him are no longer effective.

She even dressed up as a man, ha!

……

As soon as Li Weizhou entered the gate, he knew that this was a proper place.

There's no other reason than the meticulous attention to detail in the stage design.

A purple-lacquered wooden platform, about ten feet long and wide, was suspended in mid-air by a dozen or so strands of red silk.

Judging from the looks of it, this should be the stage for dancing.

After paying ten taels of silver and five taels each for tea, the two Li brothers were led into the hall on the first floor and seated.

This requires craning your neck to see; what kind of behavior is this?

After thinking it over, he paid another ten taels of silver before being led upstairs.

For twenty taels of silver, one could get a small round table, two chairs, a pot of tea and two teacups, and nothing else.

Wow, running a brothel is really profitable.

Twenty taels of silver wouldn't even get you close to the most beautiful courtesan, let alone her fragrance; you wouldn't even smell her farts...

Li Weizhou asked Li Chang'an, "Second Brother, did the places you went also cost this much money?"

Li Chang'an blurted out, "The places I've been to aren't like this..." He paused, then changed his tone, "The places I've been to are all places for studying and doing business. This is my first time in Pingkangfang."

Li Weizhou chuckled, then narrowed his eyes, because it had begun...

Twelve dancers stood scattered on the stage, which had been converted from the veranda on the second floor. They were all dressed in light red silk dresses embroidered with twin lotus flowers, and the silver bells at their waists trembled slightly with their dance steps, like ripples suddenly appearing on a lotus pond.

Suddenly, the sound of string and bamboo instruments arose, and a red silk ribbon descended from the sky. A woman dressed in white gauze, her face veiled, also descended from the "sky" with the red silk ribbon in her left hand, and slowly landed on the purple lacquered stage hanging in mid-air. Agate tassels hung from the gold bracelets on her wrists, and she held a translucent moon-white silk ribbon in the fingertips of her right hand.

Just from this one appearance, Li Weizhou felt that spending twenty taels of silver was well worth it...

The drumbeats suddenly quickened, and with a light touch of her toes, a long ribbon, like a startled swan skimming the water, drew a shimmering arc in the air, sometimes wrapping around the carved beams, sometimes brushing past the tables of the guests on the second floor, causing the smoke from the incense burners on the tables to swirl and rise.

The onlookers held their breath, feeling as if the ribbon had the form of a serpent, sometimes meandering and sometimes soaring and swirling, dancing with the woman's supple waist to create the divine charm of a fairy descending to earth.

As the music reached its climax, the clear and melodious sound of the konghou (a type of harp) was like tearing silk. Suddenly, the dancers dispersed, throwing red silk ribbons into the air to intertwine and form a rosy cloud.

The lead female dancer twirled and leaped to the beat of the drums, her ribbons unfurling in the air into the shape of a full moon, just like the flying goddesses in ancient murals descending on clouds.

Li Weizhou joined the other male guests in loudly praising, "Damn, this is really good!"

At this moment, the appreciation of beauty even surpasses any sense of blasphemy.

Although it was only for that one moment...

The graceful figure of a woman is displayed to its fullest extent in dance.

Li Weizhou suddenly wondered whether Du Fu wrote "Watching Gongsun Da Niang's Disciple Perform a Sword Dance" because he thought the sword was beautiful, or the woman was beautiful...

After all, in those days, most sword-wielding practitioners were men, and I've never seen Du Lao Biao write such an exciting poem specifically for men.

Chilling!
Continuing to observe, it becomes clear that this woman possesses martial arts skills.

It's less of a dance and more of a swordplay.

A sword dance using ribbons as swords!

All kinds of sword techniques are performed with ribbons, turning tempered steel into softness around the fingers.

Wonderful!

The music stopped abruptly, the silver bells fell silent, and the woman knelt on one knee on the purple lacquered stage. Her silk ribbons hung down like flowing clouds, and the flower ornament on her forehead reflected tiny golden lights in the candlelight, making her breathtakingly beautiful.

At this moment, the guests seemed to awaken from a dream, and they all clapped their jade chopsticks in praise.

In the corner, an elderly musician with white hair gently stroked his scorched-tail zither and sighed softly, transforming the rhythm of a woman's sword dance into tender affection!

Cheers erupted, and Li Chang'an, his face flushed with excitement, roared back.

It's as if I haven't lived a wasted day...

Ah!
Li Weizhou discreetly put away the small camera that was on his lap, so he could watch it repeatedly later.

Indeed, it's quite good; it has a bit of the feel of "slow songs and gentle dances accompanied by string and wind instruments, which the emperor could watch all day without getting tired of it."

Li Weizhou tugged at Li Chang'an, who was still in a daze, and asked, "Is this Master Yan?"

Li Chang'an clicked his tongue and said, "This is just the beginning! You're underestimating the significance of the name 'Yan Dajia' from Yicui Tower. Just wait, the real show is yet to come!"

Li Weizhou suppressed his intention to leave and took his time to look around. Unexpectedly, he ran into an "acquaintance" here...

"Lord of Qingzhou! Lord of Qingzhou!"

Hearing the sound, Li Weizhou turned around and saw the gossipy Marquis, whom he had met during court, sitting at a much more luxurious table not far away.

This man was surrounded by many young people, most of whom appeared to be princes and nobles.

Judging by the seating arrangement, this kid isn't even in the very middle.

A group of people raised their glasses to him, inviting him to join them for a drink. Li Weizhou raised his glass in acknowledgment but did not go over, politely declining.

Of course, nothing like this guy getting angry and slapping his face would happen, since he had just killed the King of Wei and handed the throne to the new emperor.

Only a brain-dead person would have a conflict at this time.

They were all very understanding and had kind eyes.

Li Chang'an laughed and said, "Sanlang, why don't you go over and make some new friends?"

Li Weizhou shook his head and said, "These people are courting death. Commoners remove their mourning clothes after three days, but nobles must observe at least a month. It's only been four days, and they dare to come out and have fun. Although the new emperor is young, he is quite shrewd, and he will show his true colors sooner or later. But it doesn't matter, it has nothing to do with us. I am a person of the seclusion personally confirmed by the Grand Secretary. Watch the dance, watch the dance... Oh, what a grand display, this must be Lady Yan, right?"

Hearing the commotion beside him, Li Chang'an quickly confirmed, "That's right, it's her!"

The soft sounds of string and wind instruments began, and from the back corridor came the tinkling of jade pendants, like shattered jade falling onto a plate, or clear spring water striking stones, accompanied by a few notes from the pipa strings, coming from afar.

Suddenly the music stopped, and in an instant, twelve girls emerged slowly carrying a brocade embroidered with silver and gold threads. On the brocade, embroidered with celestial maidens, a woman moved with light, lotus-like steps, as if floating in the void, each step creating a lotus flower.

The twelve girls seemed to feel no pressure at all, carrying one person forward.

Amazing!

The woman wore a moon-white, wide-sleeved, flowing fairy dress, the hem of which was adorned with tiny pearls that swayed and shimmered with her steps.

Her forehead was also adorned with exquisite floral decorations, inlaid with crystals and rubies, resembling a blooming red spider lily.

A gold phoenix hairpin with filigree was tucked behind her ear, and a pearl with drooping tail feathers gently swayed across her fair neck.

A girl who is already pretty will look even more beautiful with this kind of makeup.

Li Weizhou liked to look at it, so he stared at it intently.

Hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth, chin, neck, shoulders, chest, chest, chest...

Li Chang'an glanced at his third brother, secretly amused...

The woman lightly raised her fair wrist, and the jade bracelets on her wrist clinked together, producing a clear and melodious sound. A three-zhang-long lotus-colored soft silk ribbon wrapped around her fingertips, the silk ribbon as thin as a cicada's wing curling and twisting in her hand like a nimble snake.

As the drum suddenly sounded, Yan Dajia lightly touched the ground with her toes, her whole body like a blooming white lotus, her skirt fluttering as she revealed the soft satin soles embroidered with twin lotus flowers.

The ribbons sometimes darted across the water like a startled swan, drawing graceful arcs in the air; other times they wrapped around the carved beams, filling the entire hall with a hazy pink mist.

This dancer's movements truly live up to her reputation as a master. At times, she is graceful and gentle, her flowing sleeves fluttering like a willow swaying in the breeze. At other times, she is powerful and vigorous, her spins and leaps as graceful as a dragon soaring through the air.

Especially her pair of expressive eyes, which seemed to be able to captivate and bewitch with their ever-changing gaze, sometimes smiling gently, sometimes with a cold and clear look, leaving everyone mesmerized.

I bet every man felt that she was looking at him, that she treated him differently...

As the last note faded into the air, Yan Dajia finished with a graceful spin, her ribbons cascading down like flowing clouds. She bowed slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips. She was captivating and stunningly beautiful; no words could adequately describe her beauty at that moment.

"it is good!!"

This time, Li Weizhou ignored the thunderous cheers around him, put away the camera, and was completely satisfied.

If this doesn't attract two million followers, then it's like a wild boar that can't eat fine chaff.

But he believes that at least the aesthetic sense of his compatriots in China is definitely up to par.

Haha, just thinking about the possible comments makes him laugh.

I'm sure a lot of people will be asking for Yan Dajia's Douyin account and contact information...

"Let's go."

Li Weizhou tugged at the overjoyed Li Chang'an and urged him on.

Even someone as shrewd as Li Chang'an was reluctant to leave at this moment, and even asked incredulously, "Leave now?"

He had a look on his face that said, "Are you kidding me?"

Li Weizhou laughed and said, "You still want to be her bed partner?"

Li Chang'an twitched the corner of his mouth, calming down a bit, but he was still a little reluctant, and said, "Want to watch for a little longer?"

Li Weizhou said, "Didn't you say she only dances one song a day?"

Li Chang'an nodded and said, "That's true, but..." He lowered his voice and said, "If you want to see him, you might be able to. I believe you, Second Brother."

In this respect, he truly admits defeat.

Furthermore, given Li Weizhou's current reputation and status, meeting with Master Yan would certainly not be difficult for him...

Li Weizhou laughed and said, "I know, but I don't want to see you. I'm leaving!"

After saying this, he got up and left his seat. Although Li Chang'an still had regrets, he also got up.

The moment I stood up, my eyes regained their clarity.

The person on stage seemed to have a gaze sweep over them...

……

"Sanlang, do you really think it's just so-so?"

After leaving Yicui Tower, Li Chang'an looked at his brother and asked curiously.

Whether in appearance or stature, Yan Da was first-rate, no less than Li Weizhou's wives and concubines.

Li Weizhou shook his head and said, "The dance is very good, but the person... whether they are aloof or elegant, it's all trained, it's fake. Such people have rehearsed every smile and frown a million times, they themselves have forgotten what a real smile looks like. They look extremely beautiful, seemingly perfect and flawless, but in reality they are just pitiful people."

Li Chang'an suddenly understood something and exclaimed, "No wonder Chu Mengjun didn't come along, I see. Sanlang, you're too picky. As long as she's pretty, that's enough! It's not like we're asking you to marry her, why do you care if she's real or not!"

Li Weizhou chuckled, "If you're not planning to marry her, what's the point of deceiving yourself?"

Li Chang'an asked, puzzled, "Then why did you come to see it?"

Li Weizhou said earnestly, "This is what it means to be a man of great ambition who doesn't refuse a young lady. Listening to a tune and appreciating a dance is fine, but if it's for real, then forget it. Second brother, don't belittle yourself. We, the descendants of the Li family, shouldn't fall for this kind of trick. Otherwise, our ancestors will be uneasy."

The Li family's traditions will be insulted.

Li Chang'an suddenly lost interest, glanced back at Yicui Tower, and complained, "You brat, you're too arrogant! Even I'm losing interest now that you've said that." Li Weizhou laughed, "Really? If that Miss Yan were willing to invite you into her boudoir and chat with you all night, would you be willing?"

Li Chang'an's expression brightened, and he said, "What do you think?"

"Hahaha!"

Li Weizhou was overjoyed and prepared to head to the second house.

The claim that one could visit all the brothels in Pingkangfang in half a year is obviously an exaggeration, but visiting more would still be pleasing to the eye and provide more material for photography.

However, to my surprise, before I even entered the second house, someone found me here.

The person who came looking for them was somewhat awkward...

"Wanyi, what brings you here?"

In front of Hu Yulou, Li Weizhou and Li Chang'an, the two elder brothers, asked with dry laughs.

Zhang Wanyi pursed her lips and said, "Third Brother, my father asked me to ask you if you're free. Abbot Xuanku is going back to Leiyin Temple. If you want to see him, you can go and meet him."

Li Weizhou thought for a moment and said, "It's good to go see him. This old monk is probably here to explain because the Demonic Sect's leader knows the supreme divine skill of Leiyin Temple. Heh, he doesn't dare to go to Situ, so he comes to me to think of a way to get me to whisper in his ear?"

Zhang Wanyi's pretty face instantly turned red. Li Chang'an kicked Li Weizhou and laughed, scolding, "What nonsense are you talking about with your sister-in-law here?"

Li Weizhou chuckled and said, "My apologies, my apologies. Let's go then. Let's give Wanyi some face and go see her. Second brother, are you coming along or going to Hu Yulou?"

Li Chang'an retorted, "What are you talking about? If it weren't for keeping you company, why would I come to a place like this? Since you're not going, of course I'm going home. Your second sister-in-law is waiting for me to come home and cook."

Li Weizhou said happily, "Okay, you're a good man, go ahead."

Watching Li Chang'an turn and leave, Li Weizhou said to Zhang Wanyi, "Let's go too." Seeing that she was still looking up at the plaque of Hu Yulou, he chuckled, "What's wrong? You didn't get to visit Zuixianglou last time, are you still not satisfied? Do you really want to go in and take a look?"

Surprisingly, Zhang Wanyi didn't object. She rolled her eyes slightly and said, "It's Zhao Yuanzhi who wants to see it."

Li Weizhou laughed heartily and said, "Alright, once you're done with your work, your third brother will bring you here to broaden your horizons!"

"Ah."

She wanted to see what kind of magic this place held, so as to nip it in the bud and prevent Li Changning from falling into it in the future...

……

"Third Brother, Abbot Xuanku is in a hurry to see you. I guess it's related to some news."

After leaving Pingkangfang, Zhang Wanyi whispered to Li Weizhou.

Li Weizhou said, "What news? After the palace coup that day, your father did invite me to visit his residence in three days. I was planning to go shortly."

Zhang Wanyi barely managed to suppress a small eye roll; she didn't believe he'd actually come out "in a little while"... She said to Li Weizhou, "My father is waiting at home today... Third Brother, Lord Situ has slain another ninth-level Martial God in Luozhou, a peerless expert who failed to open the heavens a hundred years ago, the last remaining strength of the Shangqing Palace, a generation higher than the previous leader of Yuanjian Mountain, Wei Qianshan. Lord Situ has once again shaken the martial world. I guess Leiyin Temple is probably scared."

Hey!
Li Weizhou was shocked. Could lightning-based divine abilities really have such power?
He'd figured it out; he'd give it a try later...

However, Situ Qingyue absorbed more than a month's worth of electricity, which is equivalent to accumulating the power of a high-intensity lightning strike.

With his "Clear Moon Slash" unleashed, it's not impossible for him to kill a Martial God in a sudden and unexpected way.

And him...

Since we can't power bullets, perhaps trying with fists wouldn't be a bad idea.

He's practiced the "Heavenly Fiend King Fist" that his father-in-law gave him a few times and thought it was alright.

Most importantly, he was different from Situ Qingyue, who only had the power to strike once.

And he can return to Earth to recharge using high-voltage electricity when he's not fighting the enemy...

In theory, there are countless opportunities for a thunderous strike.

However, Li Weizhou was also somewhat worried about Situ Qingyue, since it was no easy task for Situ Qingyue to withstand an attack of this intensity at this moment.

Afterwards, not only do you need to recharge your energy, but your body also needs to rest for a while before you can handle that intensity of release again.

I hope she returns soon...

……

"This junior greets the Great General!"

The general's mansion was so large that it was furnished like a military camp, except that there were no weapons or armor. Zhang Ponu sat in the seat of honor with an air of superiority, and Li Weizhou greeted him with the courtesy due to a junior, out of respect for Zhang Wanyi.

After all, his younger brother was going to marry someone else's precious daughter.

Seated in the guest seat of the main hall was a senior monk with a bronze complexion, square mouth, and broad nose, much like the Flower Monk Lu Zhishen.

Zhang Ponu was quite friendly, but he seemed unable to smile, his face as hard as a rock. His tone, however, was mild and not at all intimidating. He said, "The Earl of Qingzhou saved the day from collapse and assisted the nation in its time of crisis. Afterwards, he did not covet fame or fortune and left gracefully. Such magnanimity is admirable. Please sit."

After Li Weizhou sat down, he smiled and said, "General, you flatter me. If I weren't so sure that I would ascend to the Spirit Realm in three years and that those rewards wouldn't be of much use to me, I certainly wouldn't have been so generous. Even the Buddhist and Taoist sects are opening up their sources of income and daring to sell their secret techniques. What right do I, a mere mortal, have to be indifferent to fame and fortune?"

Zhang Wanyi lowered her eyes slightly, but she still couldn't suppress the urge to smile...

Zhang Ponu narrowed his eyes and looked at the senior monk.

The head monk chanted a Buddhist prayer: "Amitabha!"

He then stood up and said to Li Weizhou, "Lord Qingzhou, you flatter me. The Buddhist temple is a place of tranquility; how could we dare to sell cultivation techniques for the sake of gold and silver?"

Li Weizhou said calmly, "Is that so? Where did Xia Shijie, the leader of the Demonic Sect, learn the 'Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill'? If it weren't for Lord Situ's unparalleled bravery and the use of heavenly lightning to severely injure this demon that day, what the great monk sees today would probably be the remains of myself and Lord Situ."

The Venerable Master Xuanku chanted a Buddhist prayer again and said, “Lord Qingzhou, a monk does not lie. The fact that the Demonic Sect leader has mastered the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill is truly astonishing. Leiyin Temple will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and give Lord Qingzhou and Lord Situ an explanation.”

Li Weizhou scoffed, staring intently at the head monk, and said, "How will you investigate? What explanation will you give? That old dog Xia Shijie has already been killed by me and Lord Situ. What explanation can Leiyin Temple give? An apology? When the head monk dies under the heavenly thunder, and Leiyin Temple comes knocking on our door, I will apologize to them too, is that alright?"

The words were so sharp they weren't just like knives, but almost like tearing off a mask.

The Venerable Master Xuanku stared at Li Weizhou, seemingly unable to understand how such a mere upstart could be so powerful and rampant.

Given the scarcity of people in Yuanjian Mountain, Leiyin Temple was effectively the head of the eight major sects in the world.

Leiyin Temple truly deserves this name.

How could such a fool have come to this?

Li Weizhou ignored him and instead said to Zhang Ponu, "General, the first time in my life I faced death was when I confronted the leader of the Demonic Sect. In that battle, I arranged for my entire family to hide in a cellar outside the city, and I faced the enemy alone. Situ Sili made every effort to prepare, and it should have been foolproof, but I did not expect that Xia Shijie would possess the 'Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill,' with a body of golden bones and jade marrow, making him almost impossible to defeat."

Situ and Sili were both critically wounded and on the verge of death, and we paid a heavy price before finally managing to kill this scoundrel.

It was because I had been too busy these days that I hadn't had time to question Leiyin Temple.

However, if Leiyin Temple thinks that this matter is over, then the colleagues of the Imperial Punishment Division who have died in the fight against the Demonic Sect over the years have died unjustly.

For example, the chief disciple of the Grand Master of Justice, Lord Huang Daotian.

Therefore, the Imperial Execution Division will never let any sect that has any connection with the Demonic Sect go unpunished!

The Grand Master of Ceremonies will not let this go so easily.

Zhang Ponu was somewhat weary. He was well aware of the fact that Huang Daotian and Situ Qingyue were practically enemies.

If Huang Daotian is killed, the Situ lineage will probably laugh their heads off and even avenge him.
However, now that the Grand Master of Justice has been proposed, Leiyin Temple cannot afford to take it any more seriously.

Leiyin Temple is indeed exceptionally powerful, but compared to the Grand Master, the greatest martial artist in the world, it is still far inferior...

He pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Nephew, Xia Shijie is quite cunning. He even served as my bodyguard for two years back then. Thinking back on it now, I can't help but break out in a cold sweat. The wicked people of the Demonic Sect are truly unfathomable in their scheming. I think he probably used the same method to hide in Leiyin Temple and steal the Dharma back then."

Li Weizhou gave him face and nodded, saying, "I thought so too. But one thing at a time, Leiyin Temple still needs to give an explanation for this matter. I don't ask for much, just to borrow the 'Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill' for a look."

Abbot Xuanku immediately rejected the idea, saying, "Absolutely impossible. The Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill is the supreme technique of our sect. Let alone outsiders, even..."

He didn't finish his sentence because the mockery on Li Weizhou's face was too intense.

Li Weizhou chuckled softly, "The Demonic Sect leader can see it, but I can't? No problem, let's not talk about it anymore. Next time, I'll wait for your Leiyin Temple to come to Qingzhou City to talk."

The threat is self-evident.

His strong and domineering attitude surprised everyone.

After all, in everyone's impression at the moment, he is still a lucky guy who lives off a woman...

If it weren't for Situ Qingyue and the Grand Master of Justice, even the Venerable Xuanku might not have bothered to look at him.

But Li Weizhou's demeanor made it seem as if Situ Qingyue was actually being supported by him.

It was only because the news from Luozhou was too shocking that Leiyin Temple had to take it seriously; otherwise, he would have already stormed off.

Leiyin Temple is not afraid of the Imperial Punishment Department handling the matter officially, even though only one cultivation technique has been lost.

The problem is, Situ Qingyue... is just too overpowering.

She might not handle things strictly by official procedures. If she uses her position to settle personal scores, then Leiyin Temple will have to endure too much pressure for the next three years.

Is Li Weizhou just putting on a show?

of course not.

He was indeed no match for these monks in a one-on-one fight, but who the hell would fight them one-on-one?

They ran to the foot of Xixing Mountain in Yuzhou, launched a swarm of drones, set up 155mm howitzers, fired four shots every fifteen seconds, and then left after firing forty shots.

How much wealth does Leiyin Temple have to sustain him coming here several times?

This is his bottom line.

In short, there's no reason to suffer a great loss for nothing.

He had forgotten about it earlier, but the head monk came specifically to remind him...

After staring at Li Weizhou for a moment, Zhang Ponu slowly said, "Does the Earl of Qingzhou only wish to view the secret manual, or does he also wish to view the precious medicines, elixir formulas, and insights?"

Li Weizhou smiled and said, "No need for that. I just want to see the wonders of this world. I will ascend to the Spirit Realm in three years, where I will have my own immortal cultivation methods. What use are these worldly techniques to me?"

The greatest use of the "Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill" is to provide some cover for the "Undying Sword Body" in the future.

Li Weizhou always felt that since neither the Blood Eye, the Small Sword, nor the Stone Mirror were tolerated by this world, the cultivation techniques derived from them were naturally not very upright either...

The spirit world is not the mortal world; it is filled with countless powerful beings. Being cautious and discreet is not a bad thing.

Zhang Ponu nodded upon hearing this, then looked at the Venerable Xuanku.

Abbot Xuanku suddenly changed his expression and hurriedly said, "After Lord Qingzhou ascends to the Spirit Realm, would you be willing to enter the Buddhist path for cultivation? If so, let alone viewing the secret manuals, even if you wish to cultivate immediately, my Leiyin Temple will not be stingy with precious medicines. The Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill in the mortal realm is merely the tip of the iceberg. After ascending to the Spirit Realm, you can continue to cultivate in greater depths. If you truly master it, you can cultivate a sixteen-foot golden body, truly achieving indestructibility and eternal existence!"

Of course, there's no chance of reaching this level in the spirit world...

Li Weizhou was truly impressed by this sixth brother. How could he not know the benefits of recommending cultivators from the Hidden God Palace? He said with a half-smile, "The Buddhist sect allows me to enter the Buddhist sect with three wives and four concubines to cultivate. I will go."

"..."

Xuan Ku was speechless. After a moment of silence, he nodded and said, "Alright, if it's just a visit, I think it's not impossible... However, the Earl of Qingzhou needs to go to the Guiyuan Scripture Pavilion of Leiyin Temple on Xixing Mountain in Yuzhou to see it. I will return to the mountain now and inform the abbot and the head of the Guiyuan Scripture Pavilion."

Li Weizhou cautioned, "Making a trip is no problem. For the sake of the General, Sister Situ and I are willing to reconcile with you. After all, it's better to resolve conflicts than to let them fester. But if you make me make a wasted trip and play games with me, then this grudge will be impossible to resolve."

At that point, even 155mm munitions and drones won't be enough to quell the anger; we'll have to resort to depleted uranium munitions...

Xuan Ku rose and bowed, saying, "Amitabha, with the General's dignity, this matter is not difficult. Please, Lord Qingzhou, do not worry."

After bidding farewell to Zhang Ponu, the Venerable Master Xuanku left directly.

After he left, Zhang Ponu looked at Li Weizhou and said in a low voice, "Lord Qingzhou, if Leiyin Temple really doesn't agree, do you have a way to show them what's what? I mean, if Lord Situ doesn't take action."

Li Weizhou smiled easily, making no attempt to hide anything, and nodded, saying, "It's fine. General, although the Li family is not well-known, its foundation is not weak. Otherwise, why would Lord Situ fall for a mere Cangshen Palace? Therefore, Wanyi marrying into the Li family is not a marriage that is too low for her."

Zhang Wanyi, who had been standing silently to the side, blushed instantly, but did not back down.

Zhang Ponu's expression, which had remained as still as a mountain, finally changed, and he cursed inwardly: What a shameless little brat!

He had met Li Changning before; how could she be so shameless, still harboring such feelings for him...

Compared to this guy, Li Changning is much more pleasing to the eye.

However, since the topic of the Hidden God Palace had come up, Zhang Ponu still asked directly, "For thousands of years, very few people have been able to open the Hidden God Palace. Lord Qingzhou, do you know where the Hidden God Palace is located? And how does one enter it?"

"Dad..."

Zhang Wanyi whispered a reminder: Who would easily tell outsiders such a closely guarded secret?

Zhang Ponu: "..."

Li Weizhou glanced at her sideways and said, "Wanyi, are you treating your third brother like an outsider?"

Zhang Wanyi hurriedly said, "No, Third Brother, I just..."

Li Weizhou smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's alright." He looked at Zhang Ponu, who had no expression on his face, and said, "It's somewhat similar to the Mysterious Pass, which is neither inside nor outside the body and cannot be proven by conditioned phenomena... But I don't think it's entirely without a trace."

That's enough. It's like saying nothing at all, but the bait has already been cast...

That's the old society.

Zhang Ponu's expression changed, and he said, "Please explain in detail." After a pause, he continued, "Lord Qingzhou, rest assured, as long as my daughter is willing, I will not interfere. Even Grand Tutor Situ did not stop you, so how could I be more pedantic than a mere Confucian scholar? Furthermore, I once studied various martial arts styles in the Guiyuan Scripture Pavilion of Leiyin Temple and created my own set of fist techniques called the 'Ten Thousand Buddhas Revolving Fist'."

Although the initial steps are rudimentary, even a novice monk sweeping the floor can learn them. But the further one progresses, the more profound the skills become, eventually opening all 365 acupoints and achieving perfect circulation, yet it is still not the end!
I have no successor. The world is superficial; it only knows the advantage of swords, but does not understand that itself is the foundation...

Now that you have also mastered the "Golden Bell Cover" technique, I will pass it on to you.

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(End of this chapter)