The Martial Lord of the Troubled World

Chapter 72 The Five Aggregates and Five Poisons: Who Are They? (Bonus Chapter for First Subscription, Please Vote)

"The Fu family is facing a major calamity this time, and it's not just the vast fortune that the Fu brothers built up over half a lifetime..."

Xu Shirong sighed with a complicated expression, "I'm afraid he won't even be able to save his life."

After Xu Shirong finished speaking, he turned to look at Xu Leyi, whose expression was indifferent, and his tone softened a bit, "With your intelligence, you probably think that your father's actions were too late?"

"Father has his own reasons."

Xu Leyi shook her head slightly, then frowned: "The key is, now that we've severed ties with the Fu family, will Song Lin really be willing to let the Xu family go?"
Father, don't forget, everyone in Luanhe knows that our Xu family is the closest to the Fu family.

Some things, we can't simply deny or deny, and people won't believe us.

"Don't worry about that."

Xu Shirong said calmly, "We're not the only ones in Luanhe who are close to the Fu family. Tonight's dinner, ostensibly to discuss countermeasures, is actually a celebration."

County Chief Hu and Young Master Song have already reached an agreement: they will provide a certain amount, and our families will pool our resources to make up the difference.

Injuries and broken bones are inevitable, but as long as the foundation is preserved, recovery will take a few years.

"Now, wealthy families in the city are lining up to send their female relatives to Song Lin's residence."

Xu Leyi said expressionlessly, "I thought Dad brought me out today for the same reason."

“I, Xu Shirong, would never stoop so low as to sell my daughter to survive.”

Xu Shirong snorted softly, paused, and then said, "If it really comes to that, then it should be Xinyi who does this kind of thing."

Xu Leyi suddenly looked up, staring at Xu Shirong in disbelief, as if she were seeing this person for the first time.

Xu Shirong seemed to deliberately avoid her gaze, took two steps forward, and changed the subject: "I've kept you confined at home these days, I'm sorry to have wronged you."

Starting tomorrow, you will continue to manage the shops in the south.
Also, haven't you always hated that marriage with the Fu family? I'll have someone return the marriage certificate right away."

Xu Shirong spoke slowly, but after taking a few steps, he realized that Xu Leyi had not followed.

Turning around, I saw Xu Leyi still standing there, head down, seemingly lost in thought.

"What are you thinking about?"

Xu Shirong turned back.

"My daughter suddenly felt that this might be a perfect opportunity."

Xu Leyi looked up thoughtfully, a sharp glint in her eyes.

"Chance?"

Xu Shirong was slightly taken aback. "Tell me about it."

Xu Leyi's eyes shone even brighter as she quickly said, "Now that the Song Dynasty has caused such a disaster in Luanhe, everyone in Luanhe is in danger. Everyone is trying to protect themselves and is shrinking back, but no one dares to take a step forward."
If we step forward now and swallow up the part that Song Lin can't swallow.

Once Song Lin leaves, and the Fu family is gone, won't the Luan River region then be dominated solely by our Xu family?

"You want to take advantage of the situation and buy at the bottom?"

Xu Shirong frowned. "The idea is good, but have you thought about where the money for the acquisition will come from?"
Where are we going to sell all this stock we've bought?

This is the entire stock of the Luanhe River; no single entity can absorb it all on its own.

"Father, don't worry about the money. I didn't waste my two years in Shenghai. I made a few like-minded friends."

Many of them are quite wealthy, and I can borrow money from them via email. As long as the interest rate is higher than that of the bank, I think someone will agree.

Regarding the issue of shipping...

Xu Leyi smiled slightly and said confidently, "Father, have you forgotten Sir Lawrence of the Vilido Kingdom, whom the Fu family looks down on?"

His things still haven't been found and shipped.

"As long as we get on his side, with his resources and connections, absorbing all these goods will be more than enough."

After listening to Xu Leyi's story, Xu Shirong looked thoughtful.

After a moment, he finally nodded: "Then let's do it your way. Just remember, don't be greedy for quick success and know when to stop."

"I see."

After the two had finished their conversation, Xu Shirong called them back.

Xu Leyi followed behind Xu Shirong, but her gaze unconsciously drifted toward the county government office, which now terrified the people of Luanhe County.

She couldn't help but think of the young ladies who had been forcibly sent to Song Lin's mansion, and her own younger sister, Xu Xinyi.

In this world, women without talent or ability are simply at the mercy of others...

She shook her head secretly, her gaze becoming increasingly determined as she walked forward.

"After using up those three century-old swamp lotus seeds, I naturally reached this level of skill."

At the entrance of the abandoned ancestral hall, Fu Juemin spoke to Li Tong without changing his expression.

He wasn't lying, but how others interpret it is none of his business.

After listening, Li Tong remained silent for a long time.

Finally, with a complicated expression, he raised his head and sighed softly, "In less than two months, I have mastered the Buddhist principles and cultivated the Medicine Buddha's Lapis Lazuli Body to a minor level."

"Young Master is indeed a true martial arts prodigy. If Tianfu Temple from the previous dynasty hadn't been destroyed, he might even have earned the title of a Buddhist holy son."

"Uncle Tong is joking."

Fu Juemin shook his head, not daring to delve deeper into the topic, and quickly changed the subject, "What is Uncle Tong doing here tonight?"

Li Tong's expression returned to calm as he countered, "Young Master, what brings you out at this time every night?"

"Uncle Tong has been following me?!"

Fu Juemin was startled, then realized what was happening, and his expression instantly turned to disbelief.

"Uncle Tong, could it be that you're thinking of..."

Li Tong said calmly, "Your father saved my life, and the Fu family has treated me well over the years."

"But even if Uncle Tong can kill Song Lin, so what?"

Fu Juemin couldn't understand it. "He has Song Zhenyuan behind him; sooner or later, he'll take his anger out on the Fu family."

"If I really did that, I would naturally take care of the whole thing."

"We will not allow the Fu family to be implicated in the slightest..."

Looking at Li Tongping's calm expression, Fu Juemin suddenly remembered—

The Li Tong before them only looked old; in reality, he was only in his early forties.
Although Li Tong did not explicitly state what he would do, Fu Juemin could vaguely sense that once Li Tong made his move, it would cause an earth-shattering commotion.

At that time, he will probably kill more than just Song Lin.
Trying to suppress the chaotic and complicated thoughts in his mind, Fu Juemin took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Actually, I have a way, without having to make a scene like that."

If it succeeds, everyone will be happy.

Li Tong narrowed his eyes slightly, "What method has the young master come up with?"

"The water sprite at the Luanhe Wharf."

After a moment's thought, Li Tong immediately understood Fu Juemin's meaning: "Young Master wants to lure the water demon ashore or trick Song Lin into going into the water."

"Using someone else to do the dirty work?"

"Yes."

Fu Juemin nodded.

"Too difficult."

Li Tong shook his head.

"You'll only know once you try."

Fu Juemin said, "Actually, I already have a preliminary plan in mind, but it's not easy to implement. If Uncle Tong helps me, I'll have a better chance of success."

What if it still doesn't work?

Li Tong asked.

"It still won't work."

Fu Juemin looked into Li Tong's eyes and slowly said, "Then let's follow your plan, Uncle Tong."

Li Tong smiled but neither confirmed nor denied.

Suddenly, he changed the subject and said abruptly, "I remember the young master asked me a while ago how someone who hasn't reached the Profound Realm could deal with a Profound Realm Martial Master?"

Fu Juemin was slightly taken aback, not understanding why Li Tong suddenly brought this up.

"...Actually, there is another way, but I haven't told the young master."

Li Tong looked at Fu Juemin and said calmly, "To put it bluntly, the strength of a Transcendent Martial Master lies in the layer of qi on the surface of their body. Once the qi layer is broken, at least in terms of physical defense, they are not much different from Blood Refining Martial Masters."

I possess a cultivation technique called the Five Elements and Five Poisons. Once mastered, it can easily pierce the Qi membrane of the Transcendental Realm.

"The Five Aggregates and the Five Poisons?"

Fu Juemin was taken aback.

Li Tong nodded, "This is actually an evil skill; ordinary people who practice it will almost certainly die."

But for the young master right now, it couldn't be more suitable.

Li Tongyou continued, "The pharmacist is in charge of the five birds and controls the five poisons."

There was a saying in the martial arts world of the previous dynasty: once a martial artist who had mastered the "Medicine Master's Glazed Body" had also mastered the Five Animals and Five Poisons, even if those who had practiced the other three extraordinary external martial arts joined forces, they might not be able to defeat him within the same realm.

Upon hearing Li Tong's words, Fu Juemin was deeply shaken.

At this moment, only one thought remained in his mind—

Senior Ji, who exactly are you?!

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