A leisurely life in the world of cultivation

Chapter 69 Ascending to the Heavens in One Step! (Tenth Update!!)

Although the voice was weak, it sent chills down Li Weizhou's spine, making him break out in a cold sweat.

Without thinking twice, he threw the rest of the box of grenades in, and the explosions were deafening!
Without stopping, he picked up the Barrett and started firing wildly inside. After finishing, he took out a large revolver and sprayed it with water again.

Then he took out two submachine guns: Rat-a-tat-tat-tat!

After finishing, they started throwing bottles in again: Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom...

After throwing away all the stockpiled goods that had been prepared overnight, he suddenly took out a hand-cranked blower that he had prepared beforehand, spun it around, and blew air into it.

Because only with sufficient oxygen can the components in the bottle burn completely, reaching a temperature of 3,000 degrees Celsius...

At 3,000 degrees Celsius, even steel can be melted into molten steel!
Even stones can be burned, producing countless high-temperature toxic gases!

In any case, it must be hell on earth right now...

We did everything we could.

If that old dog can still survive, then Li Weizhou feels he can accept it.

He was truly at his wit's end if he couldn't kill it even with these methods.

Because that wasn't human, it was a deity!
After cranking for another half hour, the blower handle broke, and Li Weizhou finally stopped. He then used a cotton quilt to block the hole, hoping to poison the turtle inside.

Time passed slowly, and even the large trees that had been burning from the heat extinguished their flames and returned to their cold state.

Five hours had passed, and Li Weizhou was feeling quite cold. He took a deep breath, pulled back the quilt that had frozen solid, and thick, foul-smelling black smoke began to billow out.

Li Weizhou had reloaded his Smith & Wesson revolver. As the black smoke from the cave entrance gradually dissipated, Li Weizhou took out a high-powered flashlight and shone it inside...

Actually, the best thing to do at this point is to get a truckload of concrete from there and pour it in to seal it completely.

But even after paying such a high price, I'm still not at ease until I see that old ghost is completely dead...

The cave was empty; apart from the mess, there was nothing to be seen.

Now I'm afraid that old ghost isn't dead, and is hiding somewhere, preparing to ambush me...

Li Weizhou thought for a moment, then slapped his forehead and brought over another drone from over there, started it up, and flew it down.

The buzzing of the drone echoed in the narrow cave, as Li Weizhou stared at the real-time feedback on his phone.

The cave was burned to a crisp, with basically nothing left except some rubble.

The cave was quite deep; after flying about forty or fifty meters, we could see the bottom, which was much wider, but we still didn't find any bodies.

No one was found alive or dead... or perhaps the body had already been cremated?
Suddenly, a large rock on the ground moved away without warning, revealing a deep pit underneath!
A face, black and reddish-brown and charred beyond recognition, suddenly appeared in front of the camera. A withered hand reached out and grabbed, and then the image on the screen in the hand went out...

"Fuck!!!"

Li Weizhou let out a strange cry, his soul nearly leaving his body. He turned and ran, his footsteps heavy and rapid.

This is ridiculous!
This old ghost is incredibly lucky to encounter such terrain!
Li Weizhou cursed inwardly, thinking, "Man proposes, God disposes."

but……

It must have been tough for them, otherwise they would have become immortals, why would they need to seek a divine destiny!
After running twenty steps, Li Weizhou saw a charred monster crawling out of the cave entrance on the monitor screen of his phone in his left hand. He decisively activated the safety clip on the pulse igniter's control handle and quickly pressed it three times in succession...

"boom!!"

On a snow platform more than a meter high, the last Claymore mine exploded directly in the face of the swaying monster.

……

When Li Weizhou stopped and turned around again, he saw the old eunuch, who looked neither human nor ghost, lying motionless on one side of the cave after being blown away by the Claymore landmine.

Interestingly, he was also holding that amazing object in his arms: a tablet computer that was partially burned and crumpled by the high temperature.

Unfortunately, it couldn't protect them in the end, and they were smashed to pieces by the marbles inside the Claymore mines.

Even at this point, although the old eunuch was completely charred, he was still whole, which was truly remarkable.

It can only mean that the bottle of happiness didn't burn completely inside, otherwise it wouldn't make sense.

His clothes were completely off, and Li Weizhou subconsciously glanced down... Ugh, disgusting!
He didn't approach; he stood still, raised the Smith & Wesson revolver in his hand, and immediately pulled the trigger:

boom!boom!boom!boom!boom!
Three shots hit his chest and abdomen, one shot missed, and one shot hit his brow.

The old ghost slightly raised its withered claw, then remained still...

At this point, Li Weizhou was finally relieved. He stepped forward, grabbed the corpse, and in a flash, returned to Earth.

The principle remains the same: I will not absorb a single drop of blood from the body on the Daqian side.

Inside the villa, Li Weizhou, his face cold, used a PCD diamond tool to sever the old eunuch's neck. Some dark blood oozed out, and Li Weizhou placed his hand on it. In a few breaths, he sucked all the blood out of the corpse, then instantly returned...

……

The twenty-eighth acupoint is opened!

The twenty-ninth acupoint is open!

……

The forty-sixth acupoint is open!

The forty-seventh acupoint is opened!

The forty-eighth acupoint is opened!

Fifth level, cleared!
However, it is still not over.

The forty-ninth acupoint is open!

The fiftieth acupoint opens!

……

The speed finally slowed down after opening the fifty-eighth aperture.

But Li Weizhou believed that he would soon be able to pass the sixty-point mark!

We're just a few steps away from mastering the first three levels of the Golden Bell Cover technique, which requires mastering all sixty-four acupoints!

Really, get rich overnight!!

At this moment, Li Weizhou could no longer suppress the tension, fear, and excitement in his heart, and roared to the sky: "Ahhh!! I fuck you!! Hahahaha!"

Reach the sky in one step! !

Although it's only at the fifth level yet, once the first three levels of the Golden Bell Shield are mastered, even a casual sixth-level martial artist will find it difficult to break through its defenses!
At that time, apart from a handful of forces with the power of the old man who has passed the Three Passes, who in the entire martial arts world can do anything to him?
However, Li Weizhou did not continue to be overjoyed and quickly calmed down.

Now that the sea has dried up and the river has run dry, if another expert comes along, then there will truly be no way to deal with it. It's better to just enjoy the good times alone.

After calming down, Li Weizhou could clearly feel that he had undergone tremendous changes. Although his height had not increased significantly, his bones had become noticeably stronger.

One piece of evidence is that his collarbone and ribs, which were broken yesterday, no longer feel any pain, and his strength has increased again!
His whole body was brimming with energy!
Li Weizhou smiled broadly as he looked down at his hands.

Unbeknownst to him, through his own efforts, he transformed from a cripple into a master of the intermediate level three in just two months!
Ye Wangchen, who was once arrogant and domineering, was only a fifth-level expert.

In the world of martial arts where the first three levels are easily reached, breaking through to the fifth level is already close to being a top master!
Li Weizhou sighed softly, filled with emotion: "This journey has been incredibly difficult."

After enduring countless hardships and dangers, Li Weizhou cleaned up the mess and then went down into the underground cave, carefully searching inside with a powerful flashlight.

Only then did he understand why the old eunuch had survived under those circumstances.

Aside from the large rock, there was another cave at the bottom of the cave. Looking down, it seemed like... a hot spring?

Moreover, it is very likely that the four or five-meter-deep hole below was previously filled with water.

He speculated that after the old eunuch was injured, seeing that the fire was too fierce, he must have jumped into this hole and then covered his head with stones to block it.

He barely managed to hold on thanks to the icy water in the pit and the cover above.

Even so, it was probably almost boiled, since the water had all evaporated. Li Weizhou jumped in and touched it; there was only a thin layer of dampness at the bottom, and a bronze plaque...

Besides, this old castrated dog didn't even sprout a single hair, which is simply outrageous!
This sign must have been a symbol of the old eunuch's status.

They put the bronze medal back on the ground, stuffed the three blankets back into the cave, covered them with a thick layer of soil from elsewhere, and then covered them with a layer of snow. That was it, all done cleanly and neatly.

This place will likely remain undiscovered until next spring when the flowers bloom.

This place, where deadly intent can be unleashed, is truly a priceless treasure.

Let's head back home!

……

Li Weizhou did not return to the city directly, but first went to Wubao and Shenji Valley for a stroll before returning to Qingzhou City.

Being careful will never lead to mistakes.

The city and its surroundings became increasingly bustling, with people coming and going on the main road. Many farmers slaughtered the chickens, ducks, pigs, and sheep they had raised for a year and came here to sell them.

Some people in the city would also make and sell steamed buns and meat dishes to earn some extra money to supplement their household income.

A scene of prosperity and flourishing.

Li Weizhou really enjoyed these kinds of scenes. He even liked watching the occasional arguments or fights, because these vivid scenes made him feel that this was a real world.

Back home, luckily, Ximei hadn't returned yet, and it seemed that no one else knew he had been kidnapped for a day and a night... That's good.

After fetching a bucket of hot water from the villa, taking a good shower, and changing into clean new clothes, Li Weizhou went out again.

Firstly, it's to appear in public; secondly, it's to relax...

……

Swallows pair up before the building in spring, red silk flutters in the morning sun.
A beautiful young woman of sixteen, skillfully dressed, gracefully stepped into the hall.

Golden bells jingle and tinkle, colorful sleeves flutter in the spring light.

The warbling of orioles and the chirping of swallows, along with laughter, fill the air; joyfully welcoming our distinguished guests, our hearts are filled with delight.

On the third floor of Yimeng Pavilion, the songstresses' soft voices were very pleasant to listen to, and the dancers' performances were also beautiful. Li Weizhou's tense heartstrings were relaxed amidst the melodious singing and dancing.

He reclined somewhat recklessly on a chaise longue, one leg dangling to his side, his gaze somewhat intoxicated, his wanton manner causing the songstress's pretty face to flush red, and she sang even more energetically.

She had heard that this gentleman was very generous; after Yanxue sang a few songs, he gave her such an exquisite and expensive bracelet...

It's rare that Yanxue isn't here today; she's going to sneak into the house!
In fact, Li Weizhou was reviewing his actions over the past two days, trying to find any oversights.

First of all, it's not advisable to stay in the old houses on Shiqiao Street for long.

During that day and night, he suddenly realized how naive his previous thoughts had been.

For ordinary martial arts practitioners, the laws of the dynasty can indeed keep them in check, but for officials like the old eunuch, especially those with such superb martial arts skills, what difference is there between the so-called city martial arts ban and toilet paper?
Therefore, the room is no longer habitable.

We need to dig a secret room!

Moreover, they will not only dig in the city, but also in various other places.

Especially within the Dayuan Mountains, let's dig a deep underground chamber, set up plenty of traps, and see if we can take down another one of the Upper Three Gates...

However, he will not provoke them proactively, and will never resort to force unless absolutely necessary.

Although the discovery of miracles is extremely fascinating to these important figures, it seems like a trap could be set.

But the risk is still too great. If you encounter a heartless person who doesn't care about morality and kills you half to death along with you, it will be really difficult to deal with.

There is too much element of luck involved, which is inconsistent with the basic principle of steady development and is unacceptable.

Another issue is that the armory is empty...

"Young master!! Why are you only arriving this evening!"

A joyful exclamation pulled Li Weizhou back from his reverie. His eyes lit up, and he said with a smile, "Little Xuexue is back."

One sentence stunned the singers, dancers, and musicians standing nearby. How did the little firecracker of Qimeng Pavilion become Little Xuexue?

Yanxue herself exclaimed "Oh!" and blushed, scolding, "Young master, you're making fun of me again!"

Then she hurriedly introduced to Li Weizhou, "Young master, our young lady has a guest. Let me introduce her to you."

Li Weizhou then looked up at Chu Mengjun, whose face was expressionless, as well as the old woman and girl beside her.

The old woman wore a light blue fine cloth cloak with a subtle water ripple pattern, underneath which was a moon-white lined jacket embroidered with blue lotus flowers. Sandalwood prayer beads hung from her wrist, and a light blue bamboo cloth was wrapped around her head, casually fastened with a brass brooch.

Their clothing and attire clearly reflect the style of southern China, unlike that of the north.

The young woman was even more striking: her almond-shaped eyes were moist, her eyelashes fluttered, her nose was rosy, and her lips were like cherries. She wore a light pink silk jacket with pale yellow water chestnut patterns embroidered on the cuffs, resembling freshly picked seafood from a pond in Jiangnan. On her feet were embroidered shoes, the uppers of which were decorated with magnolia buds.

She looked to be about thirteen or fourteen years old, and was charming and clever.

Li Weizhou stood up, looked at Chu Mengjun and smiled, "Miss Mengjun, could this be the Yue'er you mentioned before?"

Chu Mengjun nodded with a haughty air and said, "You are a major customer of our Jiangyou Merchant Guild, and it's rare for you to speak up, so we can't refuse you. Not only have we invited Miss Yue'er, who is the granddaughter of our guild's Grand Elder, but we've also invited Granny Jin, our guild's honored elder, to protect us. Granny Jin is a senior member of the guild and is most skilled at disciplining young ladies..."

Li Weizhou waved his hand and said, "It would be good if Miss Yue'er could take my sister to practice martial arts and eat, drink and have fun together. We can skip Granny Jin."

Seeing the old woman's face suddenly darken, he said sincerely, "Grandma Jin, it's not that I look down on you, but my sister and I lost our parents at a young age and grew up relying on each other in poverty. When I was down on my luck, I vowed to give her a carefree and free life. If she wants to learn martial arts, let her learn martial arts. If she wants to study, let her study. If she wants to play and have fun, let her play and have fun. As long as I live, I will take care of her in place of our parents and make her happy for the rest of her life. I really don't want to restrict her."

Upon hearing this, Grandma Jin's expression softened, and she said earnestly, "You're also a child yourself, no wonder you don't know how to discipline your child. Your intentions are good, but you've forgotten the old saying that spoiling a child is like killing him. If she doesn't learn manners when she gets married, she'll suffer greatly in her husband's family."

Li Weizhou smiled faintly and said, "Grandma Jin will know once she goes to see for herself. Ximei is very sensible and not spoiled at all. I don't expect her to marry into a high-class family in the future and be bound by those rules to arrange a marriage for me. I just want her to find a man of good character, who is reasonable and knows how to care for others, and get married right in front of me. As her older brother, I have wronged my sister a lot in the past few years, and I will definitely take care of her for the rest of my life."

His tone was gentle, overflowing with emotion, giving the impression of a devoted and loving older brother.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, all the women in the room, regardless of age, were deeply moved.

Especially Yue'er, her almond-shaped eyes have become even more moist...

Only Li Weizhou secretly wondered: When exactly did I become like this?
Is it innate?

……

P.S.: Ten chapters in a row! Oh my god, I'm speechless, please vote for me!!

To add to the discussion about the modern-day storyline, because things are currently confined to Earth and we can't show our faces, the sense of exhilaration isn't fully developed. However, as the protagonist's needs increase, he'll require his own base of operations; he can't keep buying things from the black market, and it's not just about weapons. The protagonist will grow stronger and stronger, eventually gaining the ability to play the game.

I hesitated for a long time about whether to include the urban setting. Writing it would be too risky, and I risked ruining it, making it unreadable for readers. Not writing it would feel too abrupt later on. So I'm trying to strike a balance.

(End of this chapter)