Immortal Dynasty Hounds

Chapter 80: Fame Spreads Throughout Jiangzhou, Talent Evolution – Tianyancha (a Chinese business information platform)

Zeng Ningbing's body was barely cold the next day.

Lian Shanxin opened his eyes, immediately feeling the pain throughout his body. After his consciousness quickly returned, remembering that he had passed out after showing off yesterday, Lian Shanxin immediately asked, "How are Zhuo Biyu and Tian Ji?"

"You actually have a conscience."

Tian Ji's voice rang out.

Lianshan tilted his head.

He discovered that Tian Ji was lying on the sickbed next to him.

Upon closer inspection, Zhuo Biyu was lying on the sickbed behind Tian Ji.

He was glaring at himself at that moment.

Lian Shan was overjoyed: "It's good that Miss Zhuo and Brother Tian are alright... cough cough..."

After saying only a few words, Lian Shanxin started coughing.

Coughing seems to be contagious; Tian Ji and Zhuo Biyu also coughed up blood.

One room, three patients.

Lian Shanxin coughed while expressing his apology with his eyes.

By this time, he had almost fully regained consciousness, and Lian Shanxin was absolutely certain that he was jointly responsible for the injuries of Zhuo Biyu and Tian Ji.

"Nothing's wrong? Does this look like nothing's wrong?" Tian Ji was furious.

After coughing up blood, Zhuo Biyu said softly, "This time I'll have to stay in bed for at least three days."

"What a huge loss!" Tian Ji lamented. "If I had known it was a thousand-faced assassin, I would never have charged forward, even if you killed me."

Just as Lian Shan Xin only recognized Qianmian at the very end, Tian Ji didn't know it was Qianmian at first.

So when he heard Lian Shan's warning, Tian Ji rushed forward immediately.

With the Heavenly Sword in charge, Tian Ji wasn't afraid at all.

Is Lord Jing afraid of the evil cultists from Jiangzhou?

Then Tian Ji lay down.

Zhuo Biyu was in a similar situation.

"I thought it was just a master under Qianmian disguised as Kong Ningyue. Has Qianmian gone mad? He's just offering himself up to die." Zhuo Biyu was exasperated.

If she had known it was a thousand faces, she would never have covered for Lian Shanxin even if it meant death.

If the two grandmasters really wanted to run away, they would be much faster than Lian Shanxin.

Lian Shanxin ignored the complaints from the two Yixinhui comrades. After all, they were all bound together by blood ties, so let them complain a little.

Prince Xin is magnanimous.

He repaid evil with kindness: "Miss Zhuo, Brother Tian, ​​you were able to escape alive despite Qianmian's full-force attack, which shows your extraordinary strength."

"Bullshit, it's just that Thousand Faces didn't kill me." Zhuo Biyu was still quite self-aware.

Tian Ji also said with self-deprecation, "Qianmian probably guessed my identity. If he really wanted to kill me, one palm strike would have been enough to take my life, but he wouldn't dare. If he killed me, my master would also come to Jiangzhou, and he would be the one to die. It doesn't matter if I die at the hands of the younger generation of the Demonic Sect, but if I die at the hands of Qianmian, he will be in big trouble."

At this point, Tian Ji looked at Lian Shan Xin: "The real target that Qianmian really wants to kill this time is you."

Lian Shanxin was furious: "Isn't this bullying the weak and fearing the strong? Just because I don't have a Grandmaster backing me, Qianmian dares to kill me?"

"Otherwise what? You want the Thousand-Faced Demon to bully the strong and fear the weak?" Tian Ji retorted.

Lian Shanxin had no way to refute it.

Qianmian is skilled in both fighting and social interaction. He uses social skills to deal with the disciples of grandmasters, but resorts to violence to deal with a country bumpkin like Lianshan Xin.

The reason why Tian Ji and Zhuo Biyu charged forward so bravely was that they were clearly aware of their own identities; this was the composure of "second-generation emperors."

Of course, even so, Lian Shanxin was still very grateful to Zhuo Biyu for covering the rear and to Tian Ji for coming to the rescue.

Without them, Lian Shanxin probably wouldn't have lasted until Zhang Aniu drew his sword.

"I was too lucky these past two days and forgot that a fiend like Qianmian is lawless and kills people without restraint," Lian Shanxin said self-reflectively.

Tian Ji and Zhuo Biyu did not take advantage of the situation, because they had also narrowly escaped death and were still filled with lingering fear.

"I will always remember your kindness. Miss Zhuo, no matter what trouble you encounter in the future, as long as you need me, I will definitely repay your kindness." Lian Shanxin said in a very solemn tone.

Zhuo Biyu was surprised by the seriousness of Lian Shanxin's tone: "A gentleman's word is as good as gold, I'll remember that."

"Don't worry, Miss Zhuo. I may not be a gentleman, but I will always keep my promise."

"Hey, what about me?" Tian Ji said, dissatisfied.

Lian Shanxin smiled slightly: "Brother Tian has also proven his promise with his actions. He really did his best to cover for me when I caused trouble in Jiangzhou City. Although the result was not satisfactory, I still saw his efforts. I am willing to call you a man of his word."

"What the hell..."

Tian Ji wanted to curse, but his anger overwhelmed him, and he spat out another mouthful of blood.

Both he and Zhuo Biyu clashed head-on with Qianmian, and their injuries were much more severe than Lian Shanxin's.

"Brother Tian, ​​don't get agitated. I understand that Master Jing cares about his reputation," Lian Shanxin comforted him.

Tian Ji didn't want to speak.

On his third day in the martial world, he began to miss the capital city.

He felt that the martial arts world was not fun.

Click.

The room door was pushed open.

A middle-aged man walked in.

Upon seeing the newcomers, both Tian Ji and Zhuo Biyu took the initiative to speak:
"Uncle Xu."

"Dr. Xu"

Xu Shangyi nodded to Tian Ji and Zhuo Biyu, then looked at Lian Shanxin and asked, "Awake? How are you feeling?"

"It hurts, my whole body aches."

"That means you're alright. Your injury was a hard one. After sleeping for a day and a night, and then meditating and regulating your breathing, you should be fully recovered by tonight and won't need any medicine. On the other hand, Xiao Tian and Xiao Zhuo's injuries are more serious; they are internal injuries and will probably be able to run around again in three days."

Lian Shanxin sensed a similar temperament to his father, Lian Shanxin Jingcheng, in Xu Shangyi, so he took the initiative to ask, "Are you a doctor from our 'Nine Heavens'?"

"Uncle Xu is the second disciple of the 'Heavenly Physician,' and has already mastered all of the 'Heavenly Physician's' true teachings," Tian Ji said. "The three of us should thank Uncle Xu this time."

Lian Shanxin immediately thanked him, "Thank you, Uncle Xu."

Xu Shangyi glanced at Lian Shanxin again and shook his head, saying, "They can thank me, but you don't need to. Your injuries will heal on their own. You truly deserve to be called a young hero who can see through a thousand faces and escape unscathed from the Thousand Faces Palm. You are much stronger than the two of them."

Lian Shanxin hoped that Xu Shangyi would speak more if he could.

But Tian Ji and Zhuo Biyu couldn't stand it anymore.

Tian Ji explained, "Uncle Xu, Zhuo Biyu and I each took a hit from Thousand Faces, and then Lord 'Heavenly Sword' made his move. This guy was getting beaten the whole time."

"is it?"

"Yes."

Xu Shangyi asked curiously, "Then what's being said outside is that Lian Shanxin saw through Qianmian's disguise and, with his Qi Condensation Realm cultivation, caused the Grandmaster Qianmian to be defeated and crushed, and that another hidden dragon has emerged from 'Nine Heavens'."

Tian Ji: "..."

Zhuo Biyu: "..."

They both thought of the shout Lian Shanxin had given before he fainted.

At that time, everyone within 500 meters of the governor's mansion could probably hear it clearly.

They even paused for a moment when they saw the black smoke of the Thousand Faces fleeing.

Then Lian Shanxin fainted spectacularly.

A legend began to circulate in Jiangzhou City that Qianmian had fallen to a young hero.

The rise of every young prodigy is accompanied by the passing of an elder. If this elder is a renowned grandmaster, then it is especially popular to spread the word.

Tian Ji was incredibly jealous: "Brother, was this all part of your plan?"

Lian Shanxin explained, "I just wanted to dampen the morale of Qianmian."

"I think you just want to claim all the credit first," Tian Ji bluntly exposed Lian Shanxin's true intentions.

Zhuo Biyu also spoke softly: "You've become famous throughout the martial world by stepping on Thousand Faces. Even if people don't consider you a match for Thousand Faces, they'll subconsciously rank you below the Grandmaster level, as if you're only one step away from becoming a Grandmaster. Lian Shanxin, what a skillful move. I admire you. It was Tian Ji and I who made the move, but the fame is all yours."

Lian Shanxin humbly replied, "I really didn't think that much about it at the time."

Weird.

If you try to claim you're the best in the world, people will assume you're second best. It doesn't matter if you lack the ability; it's a subtle form of mindset intrusion.

If Lianshanxin were to try and extort Qianmian, people would generally assume that Lianshanxin is slightly inferior to Qianmian. But is it shameful to be slightly inferior to Qianmian?

Lian Shanxin is far from being a Grandmaster; his strength is far inferior to that of a mere fraction.
But that's okay. If you don't have the strength, you can make up for it with marketing.

Kong Ningyuan became famous in Jiangzhou by giving away a pear, and Young Master Xin became famous in one battle by stepping on a thousand faces. It is only natural that they became famous throughout the martial arts world.

However, the rumors were even more exaggerated than Lian Shanxin had predicted.

"I'm already at the True Intent Realm, not at the Qi Condensation Realm at all. Qi Tanhua can defeat a Grandmaster while being in the Qi Condensation Realm, so what's the big deal about me defeating Thousand Faces once while being in the True Intent Realm?"

Lian Shanxin voluntarily claimed responsibility for his achievements.

He ignored the disdainful looks from Tian Ji and Zhuo Biyu.

"By the way, Uncle Xu, is Qianmian dead?" Lian Shanxin asked.

"He escaped. Thousand Faces never fought Lord 'Heavenly Sword' head-on. He fled after his whereabouts were exposed and disappeared at the foot of Mount Kuang."

"It's Kuangshan again." Lian Shanxin heard this name once more.

"Yes, it's Kuangshan again."

Zhang Aniu's figure quietly appeared at the door.

He also came to visit Lian Shanxin and the other two.

"The Six Sects of Kuangshan are the leaders of the Jiangzhou martial arts world and the birthplace of the 'Celestial Master.' Qianmian deliberately disappeared at the foot of Kuangshan, clearly trying to sow discord between me and the 'Celestial Master,'" Zhang Aniu said in a deep voice.

Lian Shanxin really wanted to ask Zhang Aniu if Qianmian had successfully sown discord.

However, after thinking about it, he decided not to ask questions that might be detrimental to unity.

Zhang Aniu didn't bother to explain. He looked at Lian Shanxin with admiration in his eyes: "Xiao Xin, you've done a great job this time. First, you discovered that Jiang Haoran was an imposter, and then you realized that Kong Ningyue was a Thousand Faces pretending to be someone else. If it weren't for your keen eyes, Thousand Faces would have successfully hidden themselves."

"You flatter me, sir. I was just lucky," Lian Shanxin said modestly.

Zhang Aniu shook his head: "Once was just good luck, but the fact that you've discovered demonic cult members one after another only proves that you are indeed talented. The true essence of martial arts that you have mastered is the Void Penetration True Essence. You can't yet bear the title of 'Heavenly Eye,' but it may not be impossible in the future."

Hearing such praise from "Heavenly Sword," both Zhuo Biyu and Tian Ji were deeply moved.

They are all still striving for a "Nine Heavens" statue.

However, Lian Shanxin, who was weaker and younger than them, had already launched an attack, and "Tianjian" seemed to have already voted in favor.

This naturally made them feel the pressure from the younger generation.

Upon hearing this, Lian Shanxin ceased his modesty: "I do indeed have a talent for judging people. My lord, once I have recovered, I request permission to continue investigating your assassination attempt."

“There’s no need for further investigation. Qianmian has already revealed his tracks, which is tantamount to admitting guilt without being asked,” Zhang Aniu said.

Lian Shanxin's expression remained unchanged, but a thought flickered in his mind.

On the surface, Qianmian's personal appearance at the governor's mansion, which was exposed by Lianshanxin, was indeed a case of mud falling into one's crotch—even if it wasn't excrement, it would still look like excrement.

Anyone who saw it would conclude that it was Thousand Faces who assassinated Heavenly Sword.

But Lian Shanxin had watched hundreds of episodes of Detective Conan, and he understood one thing very clearly:

Coincidence is not the same as fact.

Theoretically, there is currently no evidence to prove that Qianmian assassinated Tianjian.

Of course, there is no evidence whatsoever to prove that it wasn't Qianmian who did it.

If Lian Shanxin were a fake detective, he would definitely argue with Zhang Aniu and find out the truth.

But as a true detective, Lian Shanxin chose to follow his superiors.

“You’re right, sir. Thousand Faces is indeed too arrogant.” Lian Shanxin agreed. “I’ve heard people say that criminals often like to return to the crime scene and see the constables in a panic and the families crying their eyes out. This gives the criminals a sense of accomplishment. A devil like Thousand Faces is most likely to have this kind of twisted mentality.”

“That makes sense,” Zhuo Biyu agreed.

Tian Ji nodded and said, "Brother, although you are young, you are indeed very good at investigating cases. I have dealt with officials from the Ministry of Justice before, and they have said similar things."

Lian Shanxin remained calm.

They did not make eye contact with Zhuo Biyu and Tian Ji.

They also didn't know who the assassin was.

Does it matter?

For Lianshanxin, the important thing is to kill Qianmian!
For the first time in his eighteen years of life, Lian Shanxin felt like he had escaped death.

He really didn't like this feeling.

Therefore, we must find Qianmian Liquidation.

But Qianmian is indeed too powerful.

Even Zhang Aniu couldn't easily kill him.

Since that's the case, let's clip its wings first.

Once he gets sponsorship from the top sponsor a few more times, the next time we meet, he might not be the one running for his life.

No, it wasn't him who was escaping this time; it was Thousand Faces.

He won this time.

It should be Thousand Faces seeking revenge on him.

Lian Shanxin resumed his studies of Ying Xue, and decided to temporarily abandon the pursuit of Qianmian, instead turning his attention to the governor's mansion and the Kong family.

“My lord, the governor’s son and daughter-in-law are both connected with the Demonic Sect. This is simply unacceptable,” Lian Shanxin asked.

Zhang Aniu nodded: "I have already sent a secret letter to His Majesty. It is time for a thorough investigation of the Jiangzhou officialdom."

At this point, Zhang Aniu looked at Lian Shanxin with undisguised admiration.

Lian Shanxin also realized that Zhang Aniu had taken a huge advantage this time, and half of the credit was due to him.

"Xiao Xin, you have rendered a great service, and I will surely reward you for your merit. Is there anything you want?" Zhang Aniu asked directly.

Lian Shanxin didn't stand on ceremony: "This humble servant desires a high-level martial arts technique that can replenish vital energy."

"Ah x4".

All four people present looked at him in shock.

Tian Ji looked at him with sympathy: "Brother, you're only eighteen, and you're already feeling like you have the will but not the strength?"

Lian Shanxin glared at Tian Ji and explained, "I'm asking for help on behalf of a friend. The cultivation technique he practiced was too vicious, which caused him to be unable to have children, so he came to me for help."

Hearing Lian Shanxin say this, Xu Shangyi was very impressed: "Young Master Xin has made a great contribution, but his first reaction was to ask his friend for the cultivation method. I admire him."

Zhuo Biyu expressed her doubts: "Dr. Xu, I've heard people say that when they say I have a friend, they're referring to himself. Could you check if he's impotent?"

Xu Shangyi said calmly, "I've checked. Young Master Xin was born with blocked meridians, so his talent for martial arts is limited. But because of these blocked meridians, he hasn't lost any of his vital energy yet, which is quite remarkable. Of course, now that he has opened up all his meridians, there is no danger that he won't lose any of his vital energy."

Lian Shanxin was immediately filled with respect: "No wonder I have never had nocturnal emissions... It turns out it was because of blocked meridians. Uncle Xu is indeed a divine doctor."

Xu Shangyi's tone became increasingly indifferent: "After studying medicine for twenty years, if I can't even see this, wouldn't I be letting down my master's teachings? Young Master Xin, would you like me to take a look at your friend? If it's because of his cultivation technique that he can't conceive, simply changing his cultivation technique might not be enough."

“I know that I still need to take care of my body regularly, and most importantly, I need the ‘Rejuvenation Pill’ personally refined by the ‘Celestial Master’ to completely cure it,” Lian Shanxio said.

Xu Shangyi was taken aback: "You're also from our 'Heavenly Doctor' lineage?"

"Of course not."

"Then how do you know so clearly?" Xu Shangyi asked curiously.

Lian Shanxin explained, "My father was also a doctor, and he was quite well-known in Jiangzhou City, especially skilled in treating fertility and sexual-related ailments."

"I see. There are hidden talents among the unsung heroes." Xu Shangyi nodded slowly. "Young Master Xin, if you have some free time, could you take me to see your father? I can learn some medical skills from him. Perhaps we can both benefit from it."

"of course."

Lian Shanxin readily agreed.

At the same time, a thought struck me.

"Uncle Xu, my father said that when he was young, he met a divine doctor who guided him for a period of time, which enabled him to master medical skills and have a profession to rely on. I would like to ask if the 'Heavenly Doctor' came to Jiangzhou twenty years ago?"

"Twenty years ago?" Xu Shangyi recalled for a moment, then shook his head. "That's too long ago, and I can't keep track of my master's whereabouts. What, do you suspect that your father encountered my master back then?"

"That is indeed my guess. I hope you'll forgive my blunder, Uncle Xu."

"It's not impossible. My master is a healer who has saved countless lives. It wouldn't be surprising if your father was one of them. When I return to the capital, I'll ask him for you."

"Thank you, Uncle Xu."

If we could establish a connection with the "Heavenly Doctor," that would be even better.

Although this is a debt owed to the "Heavenly Physician" for saving my life, it doesn't matter.

The important thing is that this gives him a reason to befriend the "Heavenly Physician" lineage, and the "Heavenly Physician" lineage will inevitably be inclined to support someone who owes them a life-saving favor to take the throne.

After Lian Shanxin and Xu Shangyi finished speaking, Zhang Aniu nodded and said, "I agree to the matter of the cultivation method, but all of our 'Nine Heavens' cultivation methods are in the Scripture Pavilion at the headquarters in Shenjing City. If you need them urgently, I will have someone select one and send it over. If you are not in a hurry, you can go to the Scripture Pavilion at the headquarters in Shenjing City to choose one yourself after the Jiangzhou matter is over."

Lian Shanxin thought about it and realized that there was no rush.

Huang Jingji had just surrendered and had not yet accomplished anything, while I had already helped him recognize the fact that he was "infertile but had many children." Now it was time for Huang Jingji to prove his loyalty to me.

It's unreasonable for him to be so eager to offer benefits.

So Lian Shan said, "I'll wait until I return to the capital to choose for myself, and then I can ask my friend what he thinks."

“Okay,” Zhang Aniu readily agreed.

It was just a small favor for him.

"My lord, there is one more matter. The governor's office needs His Majesty's instructions, but the Kong family cannot escape suspicion. Kong Ningyue was actually a Thousand Faces in disguise. I am still terrified whenever I think about it."

Tian Ji and Zhuo Biyu nodded together.

It's no exaggeration to say that yesterday, under the Thousand Faces Palm, was the most dangerous moment of their lives.

Zhuo Biyu said resentfully, "I always thought Qianmian was a man. Could the 'True Scripture of Myriad Phenomena' really turn a man into a woman?"

Zhang Aniu shook his head and said, "Don't assume whether Qianmian is male or female. I haven't even figured that out yet."

“But the Kong family must be investigated.” Tian Ji also voted in favor: “Qianmian was always at Bailudong Academy before, and Kong Ningyue married into the governor’s mansion. Why was Qianmian able to easily impersonate Kong Ningyue without being discovered? Is there someone in the Kong family colluding with Qianmian?”

“These… certainly need to be investigated.” Zhang Aniu’s gaze fell on Lian Shanxin: “Axin, do you want to continue investigating this matter?” “This humble servant is willing to share your burden, sir.”

"Alright, then you can continue to be in charge."

Zhang Aniu was clearly not very interested in the Kong family.

How did Zeng Ningbing die?

Zhang Aniu's sudden question made both Zhuo Biyu and Tian Ji's hearts tighten.

Lian Shanxin remained calm: "Reporting to Your Excellency, Zeng Ningbing was beaten to death by Qianmian."

"Killed by Qianmian?" Zhang Aniu looked at Lian Shanxin, his calm and unwavering gaze putting immense pressure on Lian Shanxin.

At the critical moment, the two close brothers from Yixinhui did not stand idly by.

"He was indeed killed by Qianmian; I saw it with my own eyes." Tian Ji was quite loyal.

Zhuo Biyu added details: "The Thousand Faces Palm failed to kill me and Tian Ji, but Zeng Ningbing was just an ordinary Qi Condensation martial artist, and was easily defeated. She was killed by the aftershock of the Thousand Faces Palm."

This is the bond between the nine clans.

Lian Shanxin was deeply moved, and the name "Yixin Hui" was truly fitting.

Zhang Aniu's gaze swept over Zhuo Biyu and Tian Ji again.

After making the two men's skin crawl, Zhang Aniu said calmly, "Write a report and submit it. The three of you can sign it together. If the Golden Scale Alliance causes trouble, then we'll have an explanation."

"Yes."

The three of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Originally, they planned to frame Zeng Ningbing as one of the Thousand Faces, and then use Zeng Ningbing to investigate the Golden Scale Alliance.

But plans can't keep up with changes.

The Thousand Faces actually appeared at the governor's mansion and started a fight.

Isn't it reasonable for Zeng Ningbing to bravely sacrifice herself in battle?
Who can question it?

Who dares to question?

“If the Golden Scale Alliance doesn’t believe this claim…” Zhang Aniu reminded him.

Lian Shanxin laughed upon hearing this: "Qianmian is one of the four elders of the Demonic Sect, and has killed countless people. If the Golden Scale Alliance does not believe Jiutian's investigation report, but instead believes Qianmian, then I can't help but ask the Golden Scale Alliance, what exactly are they trying to do? Are they still a sect under the rule of the imperial court?"

Zhang Aniu had nothing to say.

"Alright, Lord Tianjian, let the three of them rest. Lian Shanxin will be fully recovered in a few more hours, and Xiao Zhuo and Xiao Tian will need another two or three days, but it's not a big problem."

"Alright, if you need anything, just send someone to find me."

Zhang Aniu and Xu Shangyi left the room together.

After a moment, the two looked at each other, and Zhang Aniu took the initiative to say, "The young man is unruly and undisciplined, I'm sorry to have made Doctor Xu laugh at him."

Xu Shangyi shook his head: "'Heavenly Physician' lineage does not concern itself with fighting, but only takes care of healing you. 'Heavenly Sword' Lord, you don't need to worry about my thoughts. I just want to ask 'Heavenly Sword' Lord one thing."

"What's the matter?"

"Has Lianshan Xin conducted a family investigation?"

"of course."

"How is the result?"

“They are completely innocent. Mother He Miaojun is a fallen heiress, and father Lianshan Jingcheng is an orphan who survived the plague. What is Doctor Xu suspecting?”

Xu Shangyi pondered: "An orphan? That means there are no other relatives who can confirm his identity?"

Zhang Aniu looked at Xu Shangyi seriously: "Doctor Xu, do you suspect Lianshan Jingcheng?"

“He seems to know a lot, even about the ‘Rejuvenation Pill’ refined by the ‘Celestial Master,’ which means his medical skills should be among the best in Jiangzhou,” Xu Shangyi said fairly.

Zhang Aniu nodded: "The intelligence we obtained shows that Lian Shan Jingcheng is known as the 'Jiangzhou Saintly Healer' by the people of Jiangzhou. His medical skills are indeed among the best in Jiangzhou. It's not surprising that such a divine doctor knows about the 'Rejuvenation Pill'."

“I see, then that does seem quite normal,” Xu Shangyi said.

Zhang Aniu then glanced at Xu Shangyi again, and suddenly thought of something: "When did Doctor Xu's senior brother disappear?"

Xu Shangyi remained silent.

Zhang Aniu stopped asking questions and instead began to ponder.

If he remembered correctly, the disappearance of the "Heavenly Physician's" chief disciple was related to a taboo rumor in the palace back then.

To this day, it remains an unsolved taboo.

……

"what."

Inside the room, Lian Shanxin suddenly did a sit-up with great surprise.

"what happened to you?"

Both Tian Ji and Zhuo Biyu were drawn to Lianshan Xin.

Lian Shanxin was both surprised and delighted: "It seems that my strength has improved."

Tian Ji's eyes instantly filled with jealousy.

Zhuo Biyu felt the same way, and said hatefully, "The more you, the chosen one, are in the limelight, the faster your strength increases. You killed Princess Dayu and Princess Sakura yesterday, and you escaped from Thousand Faces. It's perfectly normal for your cultivation to increase."

She and Tian Ji did not receive this treatment.

Of course, their cultivation methods are safer, and they won't easily "commit suicide".

However, seeing that Qi Shiyun had already gone into seclusion to break through to the Domain Realm, and Lian Shanxin was chasing after her, it was really hard for Zhuo Biyu and Tian Ji not to be jealous.

But Lianshanxin has actually taken good care of their mental state.

What Lian Shanxin didn't say was that not only had his strength improved, but more importantly, his talent had finally begun to evolve.

After killing two Princess Yu the Great and two fake cherry blossom dragons, and winning against Thousand Faces once, it seems that I have finally accumulated enough experience points to upgrade my talent.

"It seems that my talent upgrade also requires dragon energy? No, that's not right. Dragon energy is the cultivation resource of the Fulong lineage, and it has nothing to do with talent."

"If I'm not mistaken, what's needed to upgrade one's talent is fame?"

"Did I benefit from Qianmian's influence this time?"

"When I killed Dai Yueying, my talent didn't evolve. When I killed Mingren, my talent didn't react either. When I killed Baihezi and Zeng Ningbing, my talent didn't move at all."

"The variable is that I won against Qianmian once, and I let the whole Jiangzhou City know that I won against Qianmian - the longer it goes on, the more people will know."

"At this moment, the talent evolved."

"Reputation? Or rather—prestige?"

Lian Shanxin thought of the game he played in his previous life, in which there was a value called "reputation value".

In the game, "reputation points" are very useful.

It is still useful in reality.

If Zhuge Liang did not have the reputation of being called "Sleeping Dragon," Liu Bei would not have visited him three times at his thatched cottage.

If Liu Bei did not have the reputation of being a "benevolent ruler," he would not have had so many people following him when he fled.

Wang Anshi cultivated his reputation for thirty years before becoming prime minister, which gave him the resources to implement reforms.

Not to mention Wang Mang's usurpation of the Han dynasty, which was closely related to "reputation points".

This life is still important. If Kong Ningyuan didn't have the reputation of sharing pears, why would he, the sixth of the seven children in the Kong family, be given a recommendation spot?

Lian Shanxin had never seriously cultivated his reputation before, not because he didn't want to, but because ordinary people weren't qualified to do so.

But now it's different.

After joining the Nine Heavens, forming a bond with the three young masters, gaining the favor of the Heavenly Sword, and then defeating Thousand Faces head-on.

Lian Shanxin could be considered a prodigy, not only among the younger generation in Jiangzhou, but also in the wider world.

His name and story will travel over mountains and reach the nineteen provinces of Yu the Great.

"To find out if my guess is right, I need to find a way to win against Qianmian again," Lian Shanxin made up his mind.

He found Qianmian (a type of facial recognition app) to be incredibly useful.

His illustrious feat of killing the princess would certainly make him famous throughout the world, but Lian Shanxin dared not market it at all.

Lian Shanxin has the audacity, and a great deal of audacity, to criticize and discredit Qianmian.

"If winning against Thousand Faces this time can get me onto the Hidden Dragon Ranking, then it's almost certain that what I need to upgrade my talent is reputation points."

"If we win against Qianmian again, it will prove my theory."

"I feel that no matter what, it's all related to Qianmian. Qianmian, you are truly my lucky star."

If his speculation is correct, Lianshan Xin is willing to appoint Qianmian as his second-in-command.

His Majesty's position as the top leader on the list remains unshakeable for the time being.

Lian Shanxin hoped they could rally together and provide him with the greatest possible support.

"The evolved talent will still be activated randomly, but you can actively choose the object of observation."

Lian Shanxin naturally realized the state of his talent after its evolution.

"Actively observing the other party cannot guarantee 100% success. If their strength is far beyond my reach, I may be unable to see through them for the time being. If their strength is lower than mine, there will definitely be no problem."

"The number of uses is not unlimited; it can only be used once at present."

"It still feels like it's consuming reputation points."

Lian Shanxin judged that every time he actively activated his talent, there must be a prerequisite, most likely reputation.

The stronger the object of observation, the more reputation is consumed.

That's why there's no 100% success rate.

Currently, there is only one opportunity to actively use the talent.

Lian Shanxin pondered for a moment and decided to try his luck on Tian Ji.

They are all bound by the same bloodline, and Qi Shiyun is already inseparable from him.

He had also learned the secret of Zhuo Biyu's double agent status.

All that's left is Master Jing, who wants to protect him, but Lian Shanxin doesn't know much about him yet.

Let's make an example of him to ensure that everyone in the "One Heart Society" is one of our own.

Try out the power of the evolved "Tianyan Check" too.

Lian Shanxin was a man of action. Once he made up his mind, he set his sights on Tian Ji.

He activated the talent ability he had just named "Tianyan Check".

Tian Ji's strength was a whole realm higher than his, and Lian Shanxin was somewhat worried that he would fail.

But three seconds later, Lian Shanxin relaxed.

Because through Tian Ji, he saw a familiar scene:
It was a garden full of colorful flowers.

In the garden, a figure dressed in a black dragon robe... Hmm?

Lianshan Xin's pupils dilated.

I made sure I wasn't seeing things.

A middle-aged man dressed in a black dragon robe is admiring the flowers in the garden.

Tian Ji, standing behind him, bowed and greeted His Majesty, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Lian Shanxin was completely certain that this was indeed his top leader.

So Lian Shanxin carefully observed the appearance of the number one leader:
He had a square face, a majestic demeanor, thick eyebrows, and large eyes, exuding an aura of a king.

He truly deserves to be called a "male god among older men".

Especially in the martial world of Yu the Great, where gentleness was not considered beautiful, the top-ranking man, with his masculine and powerful physique, combined with his wealth and the relaxed demeanor he developed from receiving royal education from a young age, was a perfect fit.

Lian Shanxin felt it was reasonable that he could charm these witches and saintesses in the martial arts world.

When a guy like the top-ranked leader, who's rich, handsome, and probably also incredibly strong, enters the martial arts world, it's a guaranteed game-changer.

Lianshan Xin had only one point of curiosity:
If his deduction is correct, the top-ranked guy shouldn't be so masculine and powerful, right?

Tsk, is this the contrast brought about by bloodline?
Loved it.

At this moment, the leader of the top ranks turned around, looked at Tian Ji, and slowly said, "You are the successor of this generation of 'Heavenly Calculation'?"

Tian Ji was far more brilliant than Lian Shan Xin had imagined.

Master Jing is Master Jing.

Facing the top leader, Tian Ji was not afraid at all, and chuckled: "Your Majesty, I am the future 'Heavenly Secret'."

A hint of admiration flashed in the eyes of the top-ranking man: "So arrogant at such a young age, aren't you afraid of offending me?"

Tian Ji straightened up, quite at ease: "Your Majesty is wise and mighty, and humble and open-minded, as everyone in the world knows. Naturally, you can tolerate my youthful arrogance."

"You certainly have a sharp tongue, completely different from your master's taciturn nature," the leader chuckled. "Your master is a man of few words."

Tian Ji said, "Master said that all of us in this lineage become like that as we get older because we know too many secrets, so we live a very heavy life. But I am still young and can't understand Master's feelings."

Seeing this, Lian Shanxin glanced at Tian Ji lying on the hospital bed.

I feel that this once spirited Mr. Jing has become somewhat dull now.

We don't know who did it.

Sigh.

Perhaps it's due to the "Heavenly Calculation" lineage of techniques.

The leader sighed softly, "Your master was remarkable, but you truly don't understand him now. Fortunately, you're still young, and you don't need to understand. Tian Ji, do you know why I summoned you here this time?"

"I don't know. Please explain clearly, Your Majesty."

“Your father and I were once close friends. Thirty years ago, we met in the martial arts world and became fast friends. We traveled together and almost became sworn brothers.”

At this point, a hint of nostalgia flashed in the eyes of the top-ranking man: "Those days were the happiest time of my life. You might not believe it, but the thing I regret most in my life is being an emperor. I don't like power at all, and I have no interest in it whatsoever. If there is an afterlife, I will definitely be like your father, a carefree wanderer of the martial world."

Lian Shanxin was carefully observing Tian Ji's expression and found that Tian Ji's acting skills were still not up to par.

Tian Ji almost burst out laughing.

Fortunately, he lowered his head in time.

"You don't believe me, do you?"

"No, I believe you." Tian Ji had that much emotional intelligence, but his acting skills were lacking, so he quickly changed the subject: "Your Majesty, I have never known about these things."

The leader sighed softly: "Your parents died in the martial world, at the hands of the Demonic Sect. Before they died, they sent someone to inform me, so I sent someone to bring you to the capital. The person I sent back then is your current master."

Tian Ji nodded silently.

"You were learning your craft before, and your master said that your lineage should not enter the world in the early stages, nor should it harbor hatred. Therefore, I did not acknowledge you or tell you about your background. Now that you have become a grandmaster and your master has allowed you to leave the mountain, I will tell you about your background."

“Xiao Ji, your father is two years older than me. We were good friends back then, so I treat you like a nephew. You don’t need to be nervous when you see me. In the future, whether in the capital city, in the martial arts world, or even in the ‘Nine Heavens’, you can come to me if you encounter any difficulties.”

At this point, the top leader stood with his hands behind his back, looking around with self-satisfaction: "In the time of Yu the Great, there are really not many things that I can't solve. No matter what trouble you get into, Xiao Ji, I will protect you."

Lianshan suddenly realized.

No wonder Tian Ji was so generous when he first met me.

It turns out he's the top cosplayer on the leaderboard.

To be honest, the top-ranked person on the leaderboard has more presence and credibility when they say this.

Tian Ji probably really believed what the leader of the group said.

Unfortunately, the trouble he caused was indeed too great.

The top influencer might not be willing to protect him.

……

"Lian Shanxin, why are you staring at me like that?"

Tian Ji suddenly shrank back.

"Brother, even if I like Zhuo Biyu, I won't like you."

Zhuo Biyu's fists hardened: "What do you mean, even if you like me?"

Tian Ji gave Zhuo Biyu a disdainful look: "You have feelings for Qi Fengzi? Do you think you're some kind of normal woman?"

Zhuo Biyu reached out and grabbed the knife on the bedside table.

"Calm down, calm down."

Lian Shanxin quickly tried to mediate.

Then he suddenly shook his head.

When the screen ended, he realized that he had lost the ability to access "Tianyan Check" again.

It seems the accumulated reserves have been depleted.

We need to start accumulating again from scratch.

Lian Shanxin increasingly felt that the condition for unlocking "Tianyan Check" should be reputation points.

It's easy to increase your reputation; you just need to make yourself famous.

For Lian Shanxin, becoming famous was a hundred times easier than learning martial arts.

Marketing tactics like "Kong Rong giving away pears" and "lying on ice to catch carp" are insulting to intelligence, and even Shanxin usually gives them to others.

Qi Tanhua's path is also dangerous and should not be taken.

Young Master Xin has someone better.

Dear Qianmian, I hope you can continue to work hard.

If you don't exert yourself, let me do it for you.

He defeated a thousand faces, and he became a grandmaster.

Even if he loses, he will still be a deputy grandmaster.

We will win no matter what.

"Brother, don't laugh, your laughter is scaring me," Tian Ji said again.

Lian Shanxin sighed softly: "Brother Tian, ​​I still prefer your previous fearless and heroic spirit of protecting me. How did you become like this?"

Tian Ji was furious: "That's really hard to guess!"

He was a staunch imperialist with impeccable revolutionary credentials, and he killed the emperor's daughter. What could he do? He was utterly desperate!
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