The Reversal of Heaven Begins with The Smiling, Proud Wanderer

As an intelligent robot, it does not rely on vision, but perceives the outside world through thermal sensing and radar scanning, which is more accurate than human eyes.

Fan Xian was silent for a moment, then asked, "Uncle Wu Zhu, if you were to fight Lin Mu... what are your chances of winning?"

"Judging from the current situation, there is no chance of winning."

Wu Zhu answered crisply: "He is very strong, having surpassed the Grandmaster realm."

In their brief exchange, Wu Zhu, with his powerful calculation abilities, had clearly sensed that Lin Mu's speed and strength far surpassed his own, and that his body contained a high-energy reaction that he could not possibly withstand.

"So strong... is he even human?"

Fan Xian murmured to himself.

He even had some doubts about whether Lin Mu was the more advanced "robot".

Thinking of this, Fan Xian subconsciously looked at Wu Zhu beside him, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Many things that I couldn't understand before are now gradually becoming clear.

However, he did not regard Wu Zhu as a tool because of this.

Regardless of the truth, Wu Zhu will always be his family.

Now, what he needs to think about is how to face the "Emperor Qing Lao Deng" who is behind the scenes and killed his own mother.

??

Meanwhile, Lin Mu had returned to his residence.

With a slight thought, the Black God Armor set, shimmering with dark light and shimmering with iridescent colors, appeared in his hand.

It feels cool to the touch yet is supple, clearly not an ordinary material.

He applied the method taught by the system to his body.

The next moment, the armor seemed to come alive, slowly seeping into his skin, connecting with his blood and breathing.

In just a few moments, it had perfectly blended into the skin all over the body.

With a mere thought, they can appear and disappear at will, a truly wondrous phenomenon...

There are only two ways to break free from the Black God Set: one is for the host to die; the other is to actively expel the blood absorbed by the Black God Set, at which point the set will separate.

Lin Muxin turned around casually, and the Black God Suit instantly covered his entire body.

The smooth lines perfectly fit his body, and the dark metallic armor looked both imposing and futuristic.

"With the defense of this armor, even a ninth-rank expert wearing it would be able to hold his own against a grandmaster."

After a short while, Lin Mu put away the suit and began to plan his next move.

Chen Pingping, Fan Jian, Princess Li Yunrui, Second Prince Li Yunqian, Crown Prince Li Chengqian, Prime Minister Lin Ruofu...

These people can all be considered to be blessed with good fortune.

Contact with it will most likely trigger system side quests.

As for the situation in Northern Qi, it can be put on hold for now.

After calming his mind, Lin Mu began to practice the newly acquired "Golden Light Mantra".

He sat cross-legged in the quiet room, made hand gestures, and silently recited mantras:

"Xuanzong of heaven and earth, the root of Wan Qi.

Practice extensively for billions of kalpas to prove my supernatural powers..."

At first, only a faint golden light appeared on the surface of the body, like fireflies flickering; gradually the golden light grew stronger, like the rising sun, illuminating the entire room, as bright as day.

The golden light was extremely strong and righteous, vast and boundless, yet it could be controlled at will.

When solidified, it can transform into a strong shield and sharp blade; when dispersed, it is like a spring breeze caressing the body.

Lin Mu felt his true qi surging within his body, faintly resonating with the stars in the heavens, and his cultivation advanced another step in a short time!

The true power of the Golden Light Mantra, 1.7, lies not in the outward release of golden light to injure enemies, but in the "cultivation of both body and mind".

Practitioners must always maintain "righteous mind and righteous thoughts," and through long-term practice, simultaneously improve their mental strength and physical strength, with the two complementing each other.

Lin Mu was able to quickly master the skill because his physical body and soul were already extremely powerful, which is why the golden light he condensed was pure and magnificent.

If placed in the world of "Under One Person", his golden light cultivation would probably be no less than that of the old Celestial Master.

Moreover, the Golden Light Mantra is the foundation for cultivating the Five Thunder Orthodox Method.

Although Lin Mu did not have a thunder-attribute exclusive cultivation technique, the "Heavenly Will Four Symbols Technique" he cultivated contained the method of controlling thunder and lightning; coupled with the blessing of his innate thunder spiritual root, he was able to cultivate the Golden Light Mantra with ease and made amazing progress.

If one really had to find a fault, it would be that Lin Mu is no longer a virgin.

Otherwise, the speed could probably be even faster.

Chapter 78: Guo Baokun, a Men of Excellence

Qing Dynasty Kyoto, one stone residence.

This restaurant, with its upturned eaves, vermilion lacquer railings, and three-story towering majestically in the bustling city, is a renowned gathering place in the capital.

Not only are the dishes exquisite, but it is also famous for its frequent gatherings of literati and scholars, and for its intellectual conversations.

Every day, melodious music fills the air, poetry and wine are exchanged, and the fragrance of ink and wine intertwine, making it a truly elegant place.

Yesterday, when Fan Xian first arrived in the capital, Lord Sinan, Fan Jian, frankly stated that the assassination attempt in Danzhou was not instigated by Liu Ruyu, the current mistress of the Fan family.

After a series of probing exchanges, although the misunderstandings were not completely resolved, Fan Xian also ruled out the suspicion of this "young lady".

Teng Zijing, who faked his death to escape, begged Fan Xian for help in finding his missing wife and children.

After Fan Xian agreed, Teng Zijing disguised himself slightly this morning, changing into a gray-blue outfit and wearing a long sword at his waist, temporarily serving as his bodyguard.

At this moment, Fan Xian had many thoughts on his mind, including the matter between Lin Mu and Emperor Qing, and how to cancel his marriage with Lin Wan'er.

He was well aware of the drawbacks of consanguineous marriage, which increased the incidence of recessive genetic diseases several times over, made offspring more prone to congenital defects, and increased the mortality rate... Now that Lin Mu had made it clear, this marriage was absolutely out of the question.

Just as he was pondering this, Fan Xian's half-brother Fan Sizhe offered to host a banquet for him, ostensibly to "apologize," but in reality, he was plotting to embarrass this "illegitimate son from Danzhou" in public.

Unfortunately, Fan Sizhe was simple-minded and acted without thinking. He directly summoned several servants from the Fan family mansion, only to have them easily defeated by Teng Zijing with a few punches and kicks when they were intercepted en route. 23

After the farce, the group arrived at the entrance of Yishi Residence.

Fan Ruoruo is a big fan of Fan Xian. Although she was slightly disappointed to learn that "Dream of the Red Chamber" was not written by Fan Xian, she still defended her brother very much.

Seeing that Fan Sizhe was actually trying to trip up Fan Xian, he immediately decided to make him pay a heavy price. So he led everyone into Yishi Residence, intending to teach Fan Sizhe a lesson.

"Brother, Shiju is a famous restaurant in Kyoto. Today, Sizhe is the host, so eat and drink to your heart's content."

Fan Ruoruo introduced with a slight smile, a hint of slyness in her eyes.

Today she wore a light pink dress, with a jade hairpin in her hair, making her look even more lively and charming.

Fan Sizhe wore a pained expression and muttered under his breath, "Sis, how about we go somewhere else? This place is too expensive..."

He rubbed his fingers together, his eyes glancing at the luxurious decorations inside the restaurant every now and then, calculating in his mind how much of his monthly allowance this banquet would cost.

Fan Ruoruo glanced at him, her tone leaving no room for argument: "You said yourself that you were going to treat your brother to dinner today, no one forced you."

Suppressed by his bloodline, Fan Sizhe immediately fell silent, daring not to say anything more, only feeling a pang of heartache in his heart.

Fan Ruoruo then smiled sweetly at Fan Xian: "Brother, let's go in."

Just as the two were about to take a step, a middle-aged woman suddenly appeared from the side and asked in a low voice, "Young master, would you like a book? A forbidden book."

The woman held the child, her eyes gleaming with shrewdness, and several red-covered books were tucked into the swaddling clothes.

Upon hearing this, Fan Xian immediately recognized the name and asked with a smile, "Hey, that sounds familiar. Big sister, do you sell discs?"

The woman was taken aback, then scolded, "What are you selling discs for! This old woman sells books, do you want them or not?"

It turns out that recently, in order to stabilize the bookstore's business, the Second Prince has been cracking down on piracy. These booksellers are all very careful, as they will be fined and punished if they are caught.

If the profits weren't substantial, I would never dare to risk selling books.

At this moment, by the window of the private room on the second floor of Yishi Residence, Lin Mu and Si Lili sat facing each other, holding cups and sipping their drinks, taking in the scene below.

They did come, just as expected.

He came here today to wait for Fan Xian and the others, hoping to trigger a side quest.

For Lin Mu, Fan Xian and others were merely "tools" for obtaining rewards, as were Emperor Qing, the Crown Prince, and the Eldest Princess.

Although Fan Xian did not notice Lin Mu, Fan Ruoruo had already informed Fan Xian because Lin Mu had sold "Dream of the Red Chamber" to the Second Prince in advance, so Fan Xian did not investigate further.

The three went upstairs. Fan Ruoruo originally wanted to lead Fan Sizhe to the elegant seat by the window in the middle, but found that someone had already taken their seat.

"It's him."

Seeing Lin Mu sitting by the window, dressed in a white robe with a composed demeanor, Fan Ruoruo couldn't help but take another look.

Lin Mu lightly tapped his fingers on the table, looking relaxed, as if he had everything under control.

Fan Xian also noticed Lin Mu and said with a smile, "Brother Lin is here too. Do you mind sharing a table?"

"random."

Lin Mu spoke calmly, and Si Lili stood up and sat gracefully beside him, her beautiful eyes sweeping over Fan Xian and Teng Zijing with a hint of inquiry.

Fan Xian, Fan Sizhe, and Fan Ruoruo took their seats one after another, while Teng Zijing stood to the side, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

[Ding! You have come into contact with the influential figure Teng Zijing, triggering the side quest: Assassination at Niulan Street.]

[Mission Objective: Protect Teng Zijing's life during the assassination attempt on Niulan Street.]

[Task Reward: Randomly selected.]

Lin Mu glanced at Teng Zijing, then turned to Fan Xian and asked, "Young Master Fan, what brings you out for dinner today?"

"My brother treated us to dinner, so I came out to see what was going on."

Fan Xian was wary of this "fellow villager" and answered cautiously.

Lin Mu didn't take it seriously and ordered his men to add a few more of his signature dishes and a pot of aged Shaoxing wine.

The group ate and chatted, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

Although Fan Sizhe was reluctant to spend the money, he couldn't help but indulge in the delicious food.

Fan Ruoruo would occasionally exchange a few words with Lin Mu.

Si Lili quietly poured the wine, occasionally meeting Lin Mu's gaze, a faint smile playing on her lips.

After a few rounds of drinks, a commotion suddenly broke out downstairs.

Looking down, I saw a group of powerful servants driving away booksellers and confiscating their books.

Then a finely dressed young man stepped forward and took a copy of "Dream of the Red Chamber" from his subordinate.

[Ding! You have encountered the destined figure Guo Baokun, triggering the side quest: A Worthy General of the World.]

[Mission Requirements: Within one year, help Guo Baokun become a renowned and highly skilled general.]

[Task Reward: Randomly selected.]

Seeing this, Lin Mu remained silent.

Guo Baokun is alright at being funny, but let alone becoming a great general, it would be a miracle if he didn't exhaust his entire army to death.

Upon seeing Guo Baokun, Teng Zijing's eyes turned bloodshot and his blood boiled: "Beast!"

Fan Xian asked, "What's wrong?"

Teng Zijing said fiercely, "This man is Guo Baokun!"

"Is he the one who caused your family's ruin and death?" Fan Xian raised an eyebrow.

"Exactly!"

Back then, Teng Zijing, in a fit of passion, taught a lesson to several powerful servants who oppressed the people. Those servants were none other than Guo Baokun's men.

Afterwards, Guo Baokun falsely accused him of "beating an official of the imperial court" and sentenced his entire family to death.

If Teng Zijing hadn't been highly skilled in martial arts and joined the Surveillance Bureau, his entire family would probably have perished long ago.

Fan Xian pondered for a moment and said, "Should we think of a way to beat him up?"

Suppressing his hatred, Teng Zijing gritted his teeth and said, "I only have one life left, and I don't want to cause trouble again."

His words were filled with the helplessness and sorrow of ordinary people in the face of power.