destiny eternal calamity

If Li Wei could hear Shang Xueyan's true feelings, he would definitely agree wholeheartedly.

After several ambiguous encounters, Xiao Shuying stopped wearing a face mask when she was alone with him.

Li Wei was absolutely certain that, even disregarding body shape, Aunt Ying was no less attractive than Long Xiaoxiao.

However, because Xiao Shuying was a secret guard in the princess's residence, her existence needed to be kept secret, so even with such a stunning beauty, she could not be listed on the Hundred Flowers Ranking.

This ranking list is just for fun.

In the afternoon, Li Wei, as usual, practiced his exercises to familiarize himself with the techniques.

When Shang Xueyan first saw Li Wei practicing martial arts, she couldn't figure out what he was doing.

At this age, in the late stage of the Meridian Opening realm, one has some talent, but not much.

You must know that she is an unparalleled genius with twenty-five divine treasures, twenty-nine Dharma forms, thirty-four heavenly mandates, and thirty-nine void realms.

Over the past three days, Li Wei has perfected the "Five-Step Plum Blossom Stakes" and reached the minor mastery of the "Eternal Spring Finger".

He brought up the system panel.

[Host: Li Wei]

Age: 18

[Qualification: Average]

[Techniques: Mountain-Shattering Thunder Hand (Tier 2/Perfect), Five-Step Plum Blossom Stake (Tier 2/Perfect), Pulse-Grabbing Technique+ (Tier 2/Beginner), Everlasting Spring Finger+ (Tier 2/Minor Success), Six Harmonies Saber Technique+ (Tier 2/Beginner), Carefree Sword Technique+ (Tier 2/Beginner)]

[Learnable techniques: Eight Steps to Gaze at Dawn (Level 3), Nine Refinements of the Cloud Bed (Level 3), Great Divine Might Palm (Level 3), Method of Expelling Turbidity and Inhaling Purity (Level 3)]

[Martial Arts Cultivation: Late Stage of Meridian Opening]

[Recharge Points: 799060 (One tael of silver can be exchanged for one recharge point.)]

[Note: Recharge points can be used to learn cultivation techniques, upgrade technique levels, and advance technique stages...]

The potential of the Five-Step Plum Blossom Stakes had been exhausted. This technique, when improved to its perfect state, helped him open up the Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming and the Spleen Meridian of Foot Taiyin.

[Ding! 720 recharge points have been deducted (10% discount), and the second-tier skill "Eternal Spring Finger" has been upgraded from minor to major mastery!]

Li Wei practiced according to the image that appeared in his mind.

Shang Xueyan sat on Xiao Shuying's bed, right next to the open window.

She was looking outside when she suddenly noticed that the young man was practicing the Changchun Finger technique of the Kongsang School.

"The Everlasting Finger technique at its peak..."

The Kongsang Sect does not strictly control the cultivation techniques below the Spirit Bridge. This finger technique is only a second-tier technique, so it is normal for it to be circulating outside.

However, this was the first time she had seen someone outside the Kongsang sect who had mastered this finger technique to such a high level.

This finger technique truly begins to take effect in the Qi Sea Realm, and it must be used in conjunction with the special true qi of the Kongsang School.

Without the profound Yin energy of the Kongsang School, this finger technique can never be perfected, and its special effects in producing and healing heart poison will be halved.

After practicing the "Evergreen Finger" a few times, the young man began to review other techniques.

An hour later, Li Wei finished his practice and rested.

In her view, however, she had become somewhat lazy.

At that age, she practiced martial arts for eight hours every day.

In the evening, Li Wei received acupuncture as usual. After a session with Aunt Ying, he lay in bed thinking about what to do next.

The second uncle's family: Li Ji is wanted by the Dali government, and Li Lie has disappeared without a trace, dragging Li Anshun's corpse.

The concubine was drowned in a pig cage, while Li Ji's wife returned to her parents' home to prepare for remarriage.

A family of six came to the capital to find Li Wei to make gold coins, but in the end only the second aunt returned home.

My third uncle's family—my third aunt didn't come to the Li residence last time, but according to information from the princess's residence, all four of them came to the capital.

They are still staying at the inn and are unwilling to leave.

According to intelligence analysis from the Princess's residence, the Third Uncle's family is under the command of the Crown Prince, while the Second Uncle is backed by the Prime Minister.

Besides, Zuo Fenghan seems to be working for the Crown Prince, but he doesn't appear to be the Crown Prince's subordinate; their relationship is merely one of mutual exploitation.

Now that his second uncle's family is falling apart, the Prime Minister's Mansion has lost its front man and may have to take further action.

Just as I was thinking this, I noticed that the moonlight shining in through the window dimmed.

Before Li Wei could fully react, he heard the sound of weapons clashing.

Xiao Shuying and the attackers got into a fight.

The fight was very loud, and Li Wei could see various strange phenomena caused by the burst of true energy in the sky.

I couldn't help but feel a little worried for Xiao Shuying.

Before long, the outcome was decided.

Xiao Shuying landed on the ground in the courtyard with a dark figure.

Li Wei opened the door and went over.

"He is a cultivator in the early stage of the Dharma Aspect realm."

Xiao Shuying pointed to the old woman's corpse she was holding in her left hand and said.

"This should be the highest price the Prime Minister's residence can accept; there probably won't be any more assassination attempts after this."

Li Wei was quite surprised that the Prime Minister's mansion had dispatched cultivators at the Dharma Aspect Realm to deal with him, and even more surprised by Aunt Ying's strength.

Sigh, all I can say is that he's had a bad stomach since he was a child, so he's definitely going to be living off a woman.

Given the current situation, it's not necessary for the Prime Minister and him to fight to the death. The assassination attempt was merely to obtain the contract and 600,000 taels of silver.

However, after paying such a heavy price, the Prime Minister's mind should be much calmer.

Silent all night.

The next day, a group of special guests arrived in the capital.

The delegation from the Great Wei has arrived.

Meanwhile, Li Wei was at home researching distilled spirits.

The rice wine has been brewed, and a batch of distillation equipment has been custom-made by craftsmen according to his requirements and delivered over.

So Li Wei spent the whole morning evaporating and collecting the liquor.

A total of five jars of finished products were obtained.

He tasted it and felt it was around 38 degrees. Although it wasn't considered a high-proof liquor, it was already quite strong compared to the liquor in this world.

Moreover, making it too strong would make it less acceptable; the current concentration is just right.

After lunch, just as Li Wei was about to practice martial arts, Xiao Die ran over and said that the princess wanted to see him.

He took a jar of wine and headed towards the princess's residence.

"If nothing unexpected happens, the problem is likely brought by the Wei delegation, and it's highly probable that they want Xiaoxiao to be married off."

Li Wei quickly analyzed the situation in his mind.

The delegation arrived in the morning, and in the afternoon Long Bilin called him over, saying it was alright but he didn't believe her.

When they arrived at the usual place, Long Xiaoxiao was not there this time; only Long Bilin was in the retreat.

"Li Wei, the court is urging Father to send Xiao Xiao to the Great Wei for a marriage alliance. What should we do?"

Long Bilin sounded tired.

"What is His Majesty's attitude? And what is His Highness's opinion?"

Li Wei asked solemnly.

"Neither I nor Father Emperor want Xiaoxiao to be married off, but Father Emperor doesn't seem so determined. I estimate that he will agree by tomorrow morning court."

"The Wei envoy said that if the emperor does not agree, it means he is looking down on the Great Wei, and the two countries will soon go to war."

"Hmm..." Li Wei pondered for a moment.

"I heard that the civil and military officials of Wei don't like each other and they argue fiercely every time they go to court."

He recalled the intelligence he had found when he discussed the contents of the "Da Li Weekly" with Lan Yu last time.

"Your Highness can have Princess Tianyang speak to His Majesty. She is not unwilling to marry into the Wei Kingdom, but she believes that the Wei Kingdom values ​​military prowess over civil affairs and is worried that she will not be able to adapt after marrying into it."

"If we want her to agree to the marriage alliance, the Wei delegation can surpass hers in literary talent, proving that Wei also has a literary tradition, which would show sincerity."