Wizards begin with Occlumency.

"You can give it a try."

After listening to Lin Ke's story, Li Shuwen pondered for a long time before giving his answer.

Although he was semi-retired, Li Shuwen still cared a lot about the development of the Human Immortal Martial Arts, otherwise he would not have founded the Bajiquan Martial Arts School.

Through Link's description, coupled with Li Shuwen's own understanding of the Human Immortal Martial Arts, and its origin—the ancient and even prehistoric human race's worship of heaven and earth and their pursuit of immortality.

Li Shuwen believes that the so-called "construction" method may be feasible.

If it really works, the strength of the Human Immortal Martial Arts can also see a significant increase.

Even if this growth doesn't fundamentally improve the potential of the Human Immortal Martial Arts, it can still slightly improve the situation of the Human Immortal Martial Arts.

Li Shuwen looked down on the mechanical martial arts for its pursuit of external things instead of self-cultivation, but he had to admit that the mechanical martial arts were easier to learn and therefore more favored by the imperial court, receiving vigorous promotion and protection.

The practice of mechanical martial arts does not emphasize qi, but it does emphasize essence, and it places more emphasis on spirit.

"Jing" represents physical fitness, while "Shen" represents computational ability and fine motor skills.

The realms are divided by the number of "cores".

The so-called "core" is a creation that can be refined by "God" and absorbed into the brain.

Through this creation, mechanical martial artists can control various robots made entirely of steel to fight.

One core can control no more than eleven robots, two cores can control no more than thirty-one robots, three cores can control no more than seventy-one robots, and four cores can control one hundred and fifty-one robots.

Robots also have different grades.

One core controls level one, two cores control level two, three cores control level three, and four cores control level four.

The reason why the number of robots controlled by each core is always an odd number is that when mechanical martial arts practitioners cultivate and fight, they also put themselves into a special robot.

This special robot has three most distinctive features:

First, the materials used in its construction must be as good as possible, leaving room for future upgrades; second, it must be as lightweight, portable, and easy to wear as possible; and finally, it must be able to be continuously refined and upgraded.

When Link first learned about mechanical martial arts, he immediately gave it a new name in his mind: mecha martial arts.

However, Link believes that the development philosophy of mecha martial arts in this world has not yet been clarified.

Either take the quantity route, using one to control many, employing swarm tactics; or take the quality route, using one to control one, pursuing a path of rapid mechanical advancement.

This hybrid hybrid has limited potential.

How do you plan to begin?

Li Shuwen finished his long contemplation and spoke up to bring Link back to his senses.

"I plan to go outside the Valley of the Dead to capture some wicked and heinous criminals to experiment with first. Once the technique is mature, I will select some less talented disciples and students within the martial arts school to promote it on a small scale. After obtaining Master's approval, we can then discuss expanding the scale."

Link truthfully stated his plans.

If he wants to be independent of wizarding knowledge and perfect the "Construct" system on his own, he must have a lot of experimental data on "Constructs" based on other extraordinary systems. He needs to find a way first and then consider integrating it into the wizarding knowledge system to create the "Construct" wizarding school.

Since the martial arts of immortals in this world are suitable for implanting "constructs", we should do as many experiments as possible, collect more data, and draw inferences from one instance to another.

With the support of his master, Li Shuwen, acting openly and honestly was far more effective than doing it secretly.

"Sure, just be careful not to go too far."

Li Shuwen agreed without hesitation.

"Thank you, Master."

Link sincerely thanked him and bowed.

This is both a sign of respect for the master-disciple relationship in this life and a sign of respect for Li Shuwen's strength, which is far greater than that of Link in his prime.

The Void Realm, in terms of realm classification, according to the standards of the wizarding world, is slightly higher than Level 4 Transcendent, but slightly weaker than Level 4 Sage.

The martial arts of the immortals are also highly skilled in combat.

Li Shuwen, a martial artist at the peak of the Void Realm, can defeat Link, who has just advanced to the third level of wizardry, in a one-on-one arena battle or a life-or-death struggle. There may be some twists and turns, but he can definitely do it.

When the master and his disciple finally finished discussing serious matters but never mentioned their daughter, Li Sisi, the master's wife became increasingly angry.

She was initially angry only at her husband, Li Shuwen, but now she's also angry at her apprentice, Lin Ke.

"They're all heartless."

The teacher's wife couldn't help but complain, "Is Sisi not important to you at all? You've finished talking about all that trivial stuff, and you don't even care how Sisi is doing now."

Link smiled and said, "Don't worry, Madam, Sisi is fine. She's doing very well now."

Yun Xinying of the "Witchcraft" organization, under the orders of the witch master Hu Songqi, plotted to distort Li Sisi's perception. The evil witchcraft she used was actually not very sophisticated.

Link, who hadn't yet regained much of his wizarding knowledge, could see through it at a glance, so naturally he could solve it as well.

However, a forced solution is far less reliable than natural recovery.

Under Link's guidance, his master's wife sent Li Sisi back to her parents' home, the Mingxin Sword Sect, located in the mountains, which was the perfect place.

Based on his calculations, Li Sisi should have recovered by now, and is probably feeling so ashamed that she doesn't dare to go home.

"snort!"

The master's wife glared at the master and his disciple, then stormed off in a fit of rage.

Didn't she know that her daughter was alright?

What she cared about was that neither of the two men cared about her daughter.

Li Shuwen is Li Sisi's father, and Lin Ke is the son-in-law she has chosen.

After his master's wife left, Link and his master Li Shuwen exchanged a knowing smile.

"Master, I won't stay any longer. I'll come back after I have the results."

Link didn't linger and took his leave.

"Um."

Li Shuwen nodded and instructed, "Be careful out there. If you encounter anyone who doesn't know their place, just kill them. If you get into any trouble, your master will back you up. In the Southern Jianghu, anyone who dared to disregard me, Li Shuwen, is already dead."

"Thank you, Master."

Link agreed without hesitation and then left briskly.

As Link's figure suddenly disappeared, Li Shuwen slowly closed his eyes.

He began to imagine how he would deal with an enemy who could appear and disappear so suddenly.

A moment later, Li Shuwen opened his eyes, humming a little tune as he went to find his wife.

He didn't want to sleep on the floor tonight.

As for strategies to deal with the enemy, they can be summed up in three words: fast, accurate, and ruthless.

As long as you're fast, accurate, and ruthless enough, it doesn't matter what fancy moves you use; one punch is enough.

The claims of mechanical martial arts practitioners and some human immortal martial arts practitioners who clamor for development, innovation, and keeping up with the times, about breaking free from physical constraints and efficiently utilizing energy, are all utter nonsense.

The body contains both matter and energy; matter can be converted into energy, and energy can also be converted into matter.

No matter what kind of matter or energy it is, nothing can compare to a solid punch!

Near the provincial capital.

Link's figure appeared suddenly, yet no one noticed.

The intelligence system built upon the increasingly prosperous Bajiquan martial arts industry actually has many independent outposts.

These outposts were all disguised and passed through more than a dozen hands, completely concealing their connection with the Bajiquan martial arts school before they were established.

Link is about to put it into use, and one of the bases will serve as an experimental site.

This is a manor-style building with five underground floors and two floors above ground. It is located in a remote area with few people, but there is a main road leading to the provincial capital nearby.

The location is excellent.

It's perfect for doing things that can't be done in the light of day.

However, Link didn't rush to the manor with its abundant supplies; instead, he went straight to the outside of Dead Man's Valley.

For many years, no one had ever been to the Valley of the Dead. The area outside the valley was desolate, with jagged rocks, overgrown weeds, and dense trees.

But now it has changed drastically.

The chaos, weeds, and trees were all cleared away.

One camp after another, of varying sizes, were set up on the cleared land.

The warriors, in groups of three or five or in large numbers, waited outside the Valley of the Dead, hoping that the first brave person to venture into the valley would appear.

Link saw the flags of many well-known martial arts schools, sects, companies, associations, and other organizations of human immortal martial arts or mechanical martial arts in the province, as well as a small number of flags of martial arts organizations from neighboring provinces.

I believe that in a few days, more and more forces will arrive outside the Valley of the Dead.

After glancing around and finding no trace of Senior Brother Shi, Hu Suqi, or Hu Songqi, Link stopped paying attention to the people and forces gathered outside the Valley of the Dead.

They're all just consumables; there's no need to waste precious time on them.

With a flash, Link appeared in the provincial capital.

He carefully sensed the location of Hu Songqi's mark.

The other party actually stayed at Lianxin Pavilion and didn't even change rooms.

This is very interesting.

Are they acting with impunity, or are they just waiting for Link to come knocking on their door again?

After thinking for a while, Link suddenly appeared in Hu Songqi's room.

The awkward part was that Hu Songqi had just finished showering and was getting dressed.

Fortunately, she was already wearing her inner clothing, so it wasn't too revealing and therefore not considered impolite.

"Young Master Lin's quirk is truly peculiar."

After just a few days apart, Hu Songqi actually dared to speak sarcastically to Link.

Is this a case of "what's the use of trying"?

Link felt there was a reason why he liked this way of traveling after unlocking the teleportation technique.

However, that part of the memory is still locked away, so it's not very clear why I like this elusive way of moving around so much.

"Did you spread the news about Dead Man's Valley?"

Ignoring Hu Songqi's words, Lin Ke asked a question on his own.

"it's me."

Hu Songqi slowly put on his outer clothes, sat down at the dressing table, and began to comb his hair. "Is Young Master Lin here to interrogate me? Or to force me, the culprit who ruined Young Master Lin's plans to explore the Valley of the Dead?"

Lin Ke could finally confirm it: Hu Songqi had truly given up entirely.

I don't know what kind of shock she's experienced these past few days that has caused such a big change in her.

"Neither."

Link denied Hu Songqi's guess and then said, "I'm here to give you an opportunity, but I don't know if you're willing to seize it."

"What opportunity?"

Hu Songqi applied makeup in front of the mirror, seemingly asking a question casually.

"An opportunity for transcendence."

"Transcendence? What is transcendence?"

"You can think of it as the legendary ascension, but it's better than ascension because it doesn't require abandoning the physical body."

"Oh? If that's the case, why doesn't Young Master Lin leave this opportunity to your master and mistress, instead of coming to me, the villain who targeted your senior sister?"

Did I say there's only one chance for transcendence?

"I see."

After a few words, Hu Songqi fell silent.

The makeup, which was meant to occupy my thoughts and prevent me from overthinking, also stopped involuntarily.

Hu Songqi stared blankly at herself in the dressing mirror, lost in thought, weighing the pros and cons.

"You don't trust me?"

Seeing this, Lin Ke took the initiative to ask about Hu Songqi's concerns.

"I can't trust him."

Hu Songqi nodded without hesitation.

She does have concerns about this, and they are very strong.

To judge others by one's own standards.

Hu Songqi believes that if Link has thrown out such a big bait, what he wants her to do must be quite complicated.

The more complicated and dirty the matter, the easier it is to be silenced after it's accomplished.

Hu Songqi has done this kind of thing many times himself, and has seen others do it many times.

and so……

Hu Songqi worries that he won't live to see the day when he can transcend worldly concerns.

"Then forget it."

Link said a few words and turned to leave.

Rushing in isn't a good business; taking the initiative is crucial.

Lin Kecai will not tolerate Hu Songqi.

"etc."

Hu Songqi couldn't hold back any longer. Even though he knew that Link was playing hard to get, he still couldn't help but call out when he saw Link walk to the door.

Those who practice ancient witchcraft or evil witchcraft pursue only two things.

Both are powerful spells, and both involve ascension.

Link's talk of transcendence, even if it's just empty words, is strangely captivating when combined with his eerily powerful strength.

How could Hu Songqi possibly let himself miss such a golden opportunity?

Moreover, she has always been a person who dares to think and act.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have dared to risk being killed by Hu Suqi and, after Hu Suqi decided to withdraw from the "Witchcraft" organization, collude with members of organizations that leaned towards evil witchcraft to "seize" the position of Witch Master.

They dared not even consider targeting the Sharpshooter Li Shuwen when they were trying to dig out a fundamental secret manual of evil witchcraft from the Valley of the Dead.

"If you promise not to cheat me or to use me and then throw me away, I'll work for you."

Turning to look at Link, Hu Songqi bit her lip and made a request that had almost no binding force.

To be honest, setting aside his stance, his sense of right and wrong, and the fact that the other party had harmed Li Sisi, Lin Ke really admired Hu Songqi's spirit.

He seemed to see some of Lani Taylor's shadow in Hu Songqi.

"Don't worry, I would never cheat someone who works for me."

Link quickly regained his composure and said casually.

"it is good."

Hu Songqi nodded and asked, "What do you want me to do?"

"There are so many martial artists gathered outside the Valley of the Dead. I want you to capture a few Immortal Martial Arts practitioners who have committed evil deeds every day and send them to this place, without causing a major disturbance."

As soon as she finished speaking, the address of the manor that would soon become an experimental base was engraved on Hu Songqi's dressing table.

"remember."

Link emphasized, "What I want are martial artists who have done evil deeds. Good people won't do, and neither will mechanical martial artists. Understand?"

"Understood."

Hu Songqi replied softly, "I can definitely do it, but..."

"I hope you keep your word." (End of Chapter)