In chaotic times, skill points are added: from hunter to martial saint, only killing and no mercy!

Upon hearing Wang Dagui's words, Li Yi's eyes immediately turned dangerous.

Those who practice martial arts cultivate the spirit within their hearts.

If you can't maintain that breath, then all your skills will be wasted.

Li Yi instinctively wanted to kill Wang Dagui in front of him, and even prepared to add points to his skill.

But when he saw the thugs behind him, Li Yi held back.

There was no other way; he was no longer like he was before he transmigrated, all alone and free to do whatever he wanted.

Now, he has younger siblings behind him, and their safety must be taken into consideration.

Unless you are powerful enough to kill these people in an instant.

Suppressing his anger, Li Yi gave Wang Dagui a deep look.

"When do I report for duty?"

A hint of surprise flashed across Wang Dagui's face. He had thought that Li Yi would beg him for leniency, but he didn't expect that Li Yi would actually be willing to perform corvée labor.

Wang Dagui replied with a forced smile, "Three days later, gather in town. I will take you to the border camp to report. Don't even think about running away, or you'll not only be beheaded, but your brother will have to take your place."

Even your sister will be sent to the army!

Women sent to the army were certainly not meant to do laundry or cook; their fate was self-evident.

They might even be used as military prostitutes and given to soldiers as wives!

Hearing Wang Dagui's threat, Li Yi's murderous intent intensified.

Seeing his somber face, Wang Dagui knew that he must be unhappy.

But Wang Dagui didn't care. With the imperial decree in hand, these lowly people could only be manipulated by him, and none of them could escape!

After laughing a few times, Wang Dagui led his gang of thugs away.

After walking a few steps, a young thug asked curiously, "Boss, if Li Yi really goes to do forced labor, how are we going to get his sister?"

Wang Dagui glanced at his dim-witted underling and scolded, "Foolish! When Li Yi comes to report, I'll send him straight to the frontier. With his cowardly appearance, how can he possibly fare well on the battlefield?"

By then, his pretty younger sister will be mine.

"After I've had my fun, I'll give it to those military officers; who knows, I might even get some benefits in return."

Upon hearing this, Qingpi's eyes lit up, and he gave a thumbs up, saying, "Boss, you're brilliant! I've heard that Li Erniu's wife is quite nice, Boss, don't you have any ideas?"

Wang Dagui frowned and said, "Don't touch Li Erniu for now. His family... is a bit special!"

As for what the special method was, Wang Dagui didn't say, and Qingpi, seeing that he was a little unhappy, didn't dare to ask any further.

……

Li Family Courtyard.

After Wang Dagui and his group left, Li Yi added all his experience in Bajiquan without hesitation.

This skill changed instantly.

Bajiquan (Beginner to Proficient): 0/800

[Effect: Improved physical condition, blood and energy levels are as high as mercury.]

From beginner to expert, he skipped two levels directly.

The boost it brought to Li Yi was also terrifying.

He could clearly feel the increase in his strength and the refinement of his blood and qi.

Martial arts training focuses on cultivating one's Qi and blood; the stronger one's Qi and blood, the higher one's skill level.

Whether it was a problem with this world or not, Li Yi discovered that at the same level, he was significantly stronger in this world than in his previous life.

After thinking for a moment, he went to the place where the firewood was piled up and picked up a log that had not yet been split.

With a sudden burst of force, the log shattered on the spot.

After Li Yi let go, splinters of wood fell from his hand.

If that kind of force were to hit a person, it could probably penetrate right through their lungs and internal organs.

With this strength, they have some ability to protect themselves.

But that's not enough! This level of strength is not enough to satisfy Li Yi.

Compared to boxing, archery might be the key skill for him to survive during his upcoming corvée labor career.

Li Yi walked back to the target, just about to continue practicing archery, when a voice came from behind him.

"Yi-ge'er!"

Li Yi turned his head and saw a girl of about eighteen or nineteen standing outside, looking at him timidly.

The moment Li Yi saw her, a line of poetry came to mind: "Like a lotus emerging from clear water, naturally beautiful without adornment."

She is very tall, with fair skin and exquisite features.

At first glance, it's hard to look away.

The moment Li Yi saw her, he couldn't help but think of the actress nicknamed "Fairy" from his previous life.

She is Liu Ru's younger sister, Liu Fang. Although they are biological sisters, they have completely different styles: one is voluptuous and sexy, while the other is pure and beautiful.

Both have their merits, and it's difficult to say which is better.

When Li Yi thought about what Liu Ru had told him about forming a gang, he suddenly felt that it wasn't so hard to accept after all.

It wasn't that he was lustful; he simply wanted to repay a debt of gratitude.

Li Yi put down his bow and arrow and asked, "Did you need something from me?"

Liu Fang pursed her lips and said in a low voice, "Brother Erniu wants to ask you to come over; he wants to talk to you about something."

Seeing Liu Fang's expression, Li Yi knew that she was probably going to talk about forming a gang.

Whether he accepts it or not, this matter still needs to be resolved.

So he put down his bow and arrows and called into the house, "Sister Xiaoru, I'm going out for a bit. Could you keep an eye on Xiaoxin for me?"

Soon, Liu Ru's voice came from inside the room: "Okay, go ahead!"

Thanks!

Li Yi then walked out of the courtyard and followed Liu Fang toward Li Erniu's house.

They both share the surname Li and live only about ten meters apart, but Li Erniu's family and Li Yi's family are completely different.

Li Yi lived in a thatched hut, while Li Erniu's family lived in a fairly spacious wooden house, which was equivalent to the difference between poor peasants and rich peasants.

Throughout the journey, Liu Fang kept stealing glances at Li Yi, her face occasionally flushing red, and it was unclear what she was thinking.

Upon entering Li Erniu's house, Li Yi immediately saw Li Erniu lying on the kang (a heated brick bed), looking pale and emaciated.

Compared to the last time we met, Li Erniu had lost a lot of weight.

And judging from the ashen look on his face, he probably really doesn't have many days left to live.

When Li Erniu saw Li Yi enter, he immediately struggled to get up.

Li Yi quickly stepped forward and pressed Li Erniu down, saying, "Brother Erniu, you're not feeling well, you can talk while lying down."

After muttering a few words, Li Erniu grabbed Li Yi's hand with his withered palm and said, "Xiao Yi, could I ask you for a favor?"

Li Yi sighed and said, "Brother Erniu, you saved my life. Just tell me what you need. There's no need to beg."

Li Erniu gripped his hand even tighter.

He looked at Liu Fang beside him and said, "Xiao Fang, come here!"

Liu Fang obediently walked to the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), lowered her head, grabbed her clothes with both hands, and kept stirring them.

The next second, Li Erniu grabbed her hand and forced it into Li Yi's hand.

"Xiao Yi, let me be blunt, I want you to help me find some allies!"

Although I had already heard about it from Liu Ru, hearing it from Li Erniu himself made it all the more meaningful.