Refining the True from the False: Becoming a God Starting with Devouring a True Dragon

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After drinking the sixth ladleful, Wang Qi was already full of water.

As it swayed, I could already hear the gurgling sound of water splashing inside my stomach.

Only then did he reluctantly put down the water ladle.

"Having a vat of fine wine every day is not a bad choice."

In this way, one can have a stable source of energy and blood.

He slowly started practicing his boxing again inside the house.

Weapons are an extension of fists and feet; you can still practice martial arts even without a knife.

Moreover, slow hitting can be good for health, while fast hitting can improve physical fitness.

Each has its own therapeutic effect.

These were all taught by the master who passed on the skills.

Their yamen's Ox-Snake Knife Technique, though not a top-tier skill.

However, it is also an all-around technique that combines offense and defense, and can be fast or slow.

Wang Qijiu slowed down his sudden movements to aid digestion and eliminate energy.

The punches grew hotter and hotter with each strike, and he felt no fatigue whatsoever.

"It seems the medicinal effects of the elixir have dissipated?"

Wang Qi's eyes lit up, and he immediately became energetic.

He hurriedly practiced swordsmanship with Ge Daniu and the others in the courtyard for a while, until he heard the sound of a gong, which signaled that it was time for them to go to work and patrol the streets. Only then did he reluctantly stop practicing.

"After drinking the nectar, things really are different."

"Practicing swordsmanship for an hour before would have left my whole body aching, but today is different..."

Good days are about to begin.

With excitement in his heart, Wang Qi straightened his dark gray constable uniform, revealing the words "candidate" on his belt, with two small characters "甲十一" at the end of the belt.

This is his serial number.

Those who can wear the Jiazi robe are all those whose fathers have died and whose sons have been brought in to inherit the family but have no position.

The advantage is that you don't need to cultivate to the external realm; you just need to wait in line and fill any vacancies directly.

Zhang Eryang was like that in the morning.

There are still nine people left before Wang Qi, and if we calculate at a rate of two dying every half month.

It will be two or three months before I can remove myself from the "reserve" list.

Those embroidered with the characters "乙" and "丙" might sound inferior to those with the character "甲," but that's not actually the case.

These candidates for constables all had family members working in the government office. As for their specific positions, that was unclear.

Anyway, they are the most "arrogant" group among the police officer candidates.

The T-shaped one is the worst.

They were essentially sold into servitude to work in the government offices, and only after a year were they allowed to practice their cultivation methods.

It was previously mentioned that several constable candidates are beaten to death every year; this refers to these men.

Thinking of this, Wang Qi felt a pang of emotion.

In the seemingly unremarkable courtyard, people are actually divided into different classes as soon as they enter, and these classes are clearly marked and displayed on their waists.

In contrast,

Those so-called classes and disparities I witnessed in my past life.

It's still a far cry from what was expected.

What a cruel era.

The crowd emerged from the small courtyard, which was flanked by other small courtyards on either side.

There are many such courtyards in the four major markets of Heihe County. As for how many constables are employed in the entire Heihe County, no one knows for sure.

The bluestone pavement underfoot was gleaming.

Red lanterns, usually reserved for the Lunar New Year, were hung on the eaves of shops and buildings along the streets and alleys.

The rotten vegetable leaves and the smell of stinking ditch on the street are all gone.

It's nothing but refreshing.

They split into teams of four, scattering at various crossroads.

Ge Daniu and Wang Qi were naturally together.

Of the four,

Apart from Wang Qi, the other three all had the character "乙" embroidered on their waists.

They just separated.

At the fork in the road, a middle-aged man dressed in a dark red robe, with a small mustache, and looking quite arrogant approached.

He was very polite, smiling and bowing to Wang Qi.

"Wang Qi, how have you considered the matter from before?"

Ge Daniu and the others wisely avoided the situation.

Wang Qi was taken aback for a moment, then realized what was happening.

In my memory,

There was indeed such a person; it seemed to be the master of a wealthy family in the city who had taken a liking to him and wanted him to be his page.

He was called a pageboy, but in reality, he was a male prostitute.

Wang Qi was unwilling to comply and refused on the spot.

There was no news for more than a month after that, but I never expected them to come back now.

Wang Qi shook his head again, speaking with absolute certainty.

"I wouldn't do such a thing, sir, please leave!"

The steward didn't say anything more, just smiled at Wang Qi.

Wang Qi felt a chill run down his spine and anus.

In this world, being handsome isn't necessarily a good thing!

He quickened his pace to catch up with Ge Daniu and the others.

Everyone wisely refrained from mentioning the matter, treating it as if it didn't exist.

……

"If you won't listen to reason, you'll have to suffer the consequences!"

At the end of the street, the butler stared at Wang Qi's retreating figure with a cold expression.

Beside him was a servant dressed in hemp clothing and a lean man wearing a straw hat.

But the man's face was extremely frightening, covered with dense black bumps.

The butler only glanced at it before quickly turning his head away.

I cursed under my breath, "How disgusting!"

"You, today Master Huang is parading through the streets, and there are many people watching. Find an opportunity to kidnap him!"

"Then where is the medicine I asked for?" the man in the straw hat asked in a muffled voice.

"What wealth does the Jia family possess? Would we possibly renege on a bottle of toad powder?" the steward scoffed. "It will be given to you after the deed is done!"

"it is good."

Without saying a word, the man in the straw hat turned and squeezed into the crowd.

"Steward, isn't there a risk involved in this?" the servant asked worriedly.

"What's there to be afraid of? He's just a lowly police officer candidate, powerless and insignificant... Besides, we've found such a powerless and desperate fugitive who's fallen into the demonic path, who can trace it back to me?"

"But if Master Huang is parading through the streets, and we cause trouble, wouldn't that be..." The servant wanted to say something more, but was silenced by a glare from the steward.

"Hmph, where did you get all this talk?"

"Just follow me and watch... If you say another word, I'll send you back to your sister's house."

The servant finally shut up.

……

"The air is better now, but if we do this every day, it'll kill us."

Ge Daniu took a deep breath and felt comfortable in such an environment.

"Thirty coins a month, what's the point of selling so much stuff?"

Another person complained.

The streets are so clean now because of the hard work these police officers worked day and night these past few days. We didn’t know why before, but now we do.

It's all for that Fourth Master Huang from the military government who came to tour...

Wang Qi's gaze kept falling on the things sold by the street vendors.

Apples, potatoes, pears, steamed buns and mantou in the shop, and a wealthy family's "young master" running around in the street dressed in brocade clothes and holding a sugar figurine.

Each of those items was covered with question marks.

If I could see through these things, who knows what kind of treasures they would become.

thinking,

Wang Qi let out a long yawn.

Perhaps it's a side effect of seeing through everything, but I felt particularly tired starting in the afternoon, and sometimes my vision would become blurry.

Overall, he seemed a little listless.

Fortunately, the day was peaceful and prosperous. Because of the news that Master Huang was coming, all the gangs, martial arts schools, and thugs on the street were very polite and respectful to each other.

It appeared as if the world was at peace.

Wang Qi and his three companions sat around an eight-immortal table by the window of the main hall of the Shiyang Restaurant at the corner of Shitiao Street, eating and drinking free tea while watching the bustling crowds on the street.

"Da Niu, how come you have spare money to treat us to a meal?" Lu Shun asked curiously.

"You don't know this, do you? His second uncle was commended for his meritorious service in dealing with the snake infestation a few days ago, and was selected by a deputy garrison commander in the military government to be transferred to a position there."

Gao Ya, on the other side, said with a chuckle.

"Wow~ Deputy Garrison Commander, a big shot of the eighth rank!" Lu Shun also showed an exaggerated expression, put down his legs that were originally on the bench, and turned his body towards Ge Daniu.

"In this day and age, the county magistrate is no longer in charge; whoever has the most soldiers has the final say."

"This deputy garrison commander, a rank eight, can be used as a rank seven!"

"From the seventh rank, just half a rank away is a county magistrate!"

"Brother Niu, you're about to take off!"

"Hey, it's not even close to being done yet," Ge Daniu said modestly, waving his hand, but he couldn't stop smiling.

"However, my second uncle is a down-to-earth person who does things practically, so what he says is probably very reliable."

"I also saw... saw my uncle and missed him."

Ge Daniu's face flushed slightly, clearly these four words had challenged his life's cultural accumulation.

"We brothers are among the most hardworking in the academy, and we're sure to have bright futures. So we thought we'd get together for a meal, reconnect, and help each other out in the future!"

As we were talking, the dishes we ordered were served.

Stir-fried tofu with crisp, green vegetables, a plate of stir-fried potatoes and peanuts, and the main dish of four pounds of mixed beef and a small pot of wine!

"Help each other!"

"Help each other!"

Wang Qi also raised his cup, and the four of them drank together.

"To tell you the truth, after I drank that full bowl of dragon bone soup, I felt hot all over and my strength increased!" Lu Shun said.

"You've been in the facility for over a year now, you're the most senior member, it's time you mastered the skills!"

"Then I'll congratulate you in advance."

The four-person gang was formed over these four dishes and a pot of wine.

The second uncle, who had gotten close to Ge Daniu, the deputy garrison commander of the military government, held the highest position. Lu Shun, relying on his father who was a top scholar, ranked second. Wang Qi and Gao Ya were clearly nobody.

"Eat meat!"

Ge Daniu picked up a knife and divided the four jin of beef into four portions.

Wang Qi carefully sliced ​​off a piece of beef using the "Lanzhou" knife technique and put it in his mouth. The salty and savory flavor of the beef immediately exploded in his mouth.

The beef shreds are distinct, as if each shred intensifies the aroma.

without any exaggeration,

After taking that bite, Wang Qi's eyes welled up with tears.

So delicious!

It smells so damn good!

After enjoying the beef, Wang Qi smiled and, under the watchful eyes of the others, stuffed it into his sleeve.

"Brothers, I'd like to take some of the meat back with me so I can eat a little every day and taste it..."

"Hahaha." Lu Shun and Gao Ya burst into laughter.

"It seems my younger brother has never eaten meat before."

Ge Daniu smiled, asked the shopkeeper for a lotus leaf, and handed it to Wang Qi, saying, "Wrap it up, so your sleeves don't get dirty."

"Thank you, brother."

Wang Qi didn't care about losing face.

After all, if he misses this opportunity, who knows when he'll get to eat beef again.

Let's save it for tomorrow and have a small one.

Only by breaking through the current level early can we talk about the future!

"I'm so tired!"

Suddenly, a gasp came from outside the window.

Everyone looked over,

Suddenly, a kestrel flew towards them from mid-air, carrying a slender green snake that was over a meter long in its beak.

With its head held in its mouth, the snake's body was curled up and pinned down by the two claws.

Then it hovered steadily by the window.

Tilting his head,

Her eyes blinked as she looked at Wang Qi.

He looks incredibly heroic!