Republic of China Era: Entering the Dao through Divine Strike.

She was stunned.

"Is it also the kind of training method where you treat your child like a close friend?"

"Pretty much, it's just a little trick."

Li Xin chuckled.

He was talking about a little trick; if he didn't point it out, some people might never figure it out in their entire lives.

People always believe that anything can be accomplished through hard work.

This is the idea that human will can conquer nature.

But reality often proves that you might work hard your whole life and end up with nothing. So, is hard work even worthwhile?

Li Xin didn't understand at first either.

Some ideas always waver between right and wrong, and can never be proven to be true or false.

But once you start doing it, you'll find that a certain mindset is at play when you're putting in the effort.

This power of thought is invisible and intangible.

But if you want it, you will definitely get it.

To understand its specific impact, just look at the achievements of Senior Sister Cheng Feiyan.

The reason why Li Xin has been able to gain a deeper understanding of the method of "cultivating truth through falsehood" and make rapid progress during this period is because of this.

Besides understanding the [Divine Strike] technique.

The greatest contributor was the small silver bottle that was stolen after killing the Silver Bottle Monk.

After taking it home.

He noticed that the silver bottle looked quite light and delicate, with images of the sun, moon, mountains and rivers engraved on it.

It seems so fragile that if it falls to the ground, it will shatter into pieces.

After trying it, he discovered that this thing, despite its exquisite appearance, was actually incredibly sturdy.

He used his sharpest weapon, Xintinghou, to slowly increase the force and test it.

Even after adding 90% of the power, not a single scratch could be left on the silver bottle.

Not to mention that if it breaks, is thrown onto the floor tiles, and smashes down hard, it will only create a deep hole in the floor and have no other impact.

The material is of high quality, that's one aspect.

Its greatest function is to gather invisible energy, and to separate the energy with one's thoughts.

The two auras within still amaze Li Xin.

The dark yellow dragon energy can naturally be divided into orange-yellow and jet-black within the bottle.

Needless to say, pitch black represents boundless resentment, yin energy, and deathly aura. It's like the most filthy and terrifying force deep within the earth.

Even Li Xin would feel very uncomfortable if he got even a little bit of it on him, and he would have to carefully remove it completely.

For him, this thing seems to have no use other than harming people.

The orange-yellow scent is what truly makes it good.

Upon first contact, Li Xin sensed a striking resemblance between the power he used to increase his power level.

Although it is not as pure and flawless as golden faith power... it is like countless beliefs fused together, and it does not obey the guidance of one's own spiritual power.

But it's not useless.

When cultivating internal energy, add a touch of orange-yellow energy.

The internal energy surged wildly, like oil being poured on a raging fire.

It seemed as if hundreds or thousands of people were blessing him at the same time...

Some knowledge that was not understood suddenly became a source of inspiration.

Some efforts that were open to failure soon succeeded.

When the time is right, heaven and earth will lend their strength.

That's what this thing does.

On the surface, it doesn't seem to offer the same direct and effortless benefits as Trust, allowing you to improve whatever you want.

But the power of this blessing and good fortune is also extraordinary.

This thing can be used by yourself, and you can also give it to others.

Thinking of this, Li Xin gazed intently at the distant palace complex.

"I never understood why the eight countries, besides their military invasion, did so many other things and even sent so many experts to fight."

In retrospect, it seems that his true intention was not in the wine, but in the scenery.

Whether it's suppression or coveting the divine artifact, ultimately, what they want is this dragon vein.

What is a dragon vein?

Ancient books mostly record things like the earth's energy, feng shui, and the reputation of people.

It doesn't give people a clear impression.

After carefully contemplating the thirteen taels and three mace of dragon energy, Li Xin roughly understood it.

This is actually a mass movement of people.

The so-called dragon vein should be a treasure that can contain this fortune and spiritual power. It may be tangible or intangible.

When gathered together, they represent the destiny of the nation.

Then, these foreign devils came from afar.

What they wanted was not land.

Instead, it's about disrupting the nation's destiny, or rather, seizing the nation's destiny.

Reflecting on a past life spanning a hundred years.

Li Xin seemed to have a sudden realization, and he probably understood what kind of consequences this matter would ultimately bring.

"Therefore, the nation's fortune may be scattered, but it cannot be lost. Otherwise, one will decline while the other rises, leaving far-reaching consequences."

"First, let's use these foreign experts as a sacrifice to crush their military fortunes."

"The Japanese devils' most frequent blessing to themselves is 'May their military prowess be prosperous,' which the world laughs at, saying they're faking it. But actually, they genuinely believe it."

"First, we'll destroy their faith. Then we'll see where their luck lies."

Chapter 163 This Martial Arts Examination is Over

Thinking of the preciousness of the silver bottle.

Li Xin couldn't help but sigh softly again.

He vividly remembered what had happened inside the Great Array of Bones...

The monk with the silver bottle was able to enlarge the silver bottle, blocking about 50-60% of the power of his full-force strike.

Furthermore, it can catalyze the emergence of skeletal warriors using the energy within the bottle.

It is incredibly powerful.

I don't know how to use such methods now, but I'll figure out other uses for them sooner or later.

This made Li Xin sigh.

The Great Snow Mountain is full of treasures; even a disciple possesses such a powerful item...

So, where is the second half of the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic that I've been searching for?

Where is the "death character" that has already been partially used by the Silver Bottle Monk hidden?

Even Senior Sister Feiyan's well-informed information was of little use in this regard.

"Senior sister, haven't you heard anything from those people we bribed?"

Cheng Feiyan shook her head: "The study of the third young master of the Jing family is very clean. We have even searched his bedroom three or four times, but we did not find any medical books."

Through subtle questioning, it was discovered that Minister of Revenue Jing Yun knew nothing about the matter and had never seen the medical text. He was only overcome with grief, appearing seven or eight years older, which seemed genuine.

"Such a deep father-son bond?"

Li Xin was surprised.

This Minister of Revenue was a key member of the old party and deeply resented reform. He always argued with the young emperor in court and never backed down, making him a tough nut to crack.

He had four sons, and one of them died, which unexpectedly caused him to lose his spirits.

Wang Jingya laughed and said, "What kind of deep father-son affection is this? Actually, it's because the reform has begun, and the emperor no longer tolerates these old party officials."

Dozens of officials were demoted in a single day, including this Minister of Revenue.

It wasn't supposed to be his turn so early, and he wouldn't have been among the first to target these high-ranking officials.

Unfortunately, the first thing this old fellow does every day when he goes to court is to attack the Ministry of War and the Jingzhao Prefecture, especially to curse the newly appointed Grand Commander, Prince Wei Zongli.

They claimed that petty thieves were rampant in the capital... If this was left unchecked, the country would cease to exist.

They were practically pointing fingers at the emperor and calling him a tyrant. If he didn't demote officials, who would?

The so-called rampant petty thieves—who these petty thieves are, need no further explanation.

Li Xin knew better than anyone else.

He knew even better that neither the Ministry of War nor the newly appointed Nine Gates Admiral would dare to provoke him.

The lessons of the past are still fresh...

Nobody has the guts to do that.

The fact that Jingyun urged others to their deaths without being framed and imprisoned suggests that the young emperor was considerate of his advanced age and the loss of his son, and thus couldn't bear to punish him harshly.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have been as simple as just being demoted.

"Let's ignore that for now. If the monk Yinping has hidden that medical book in the Wuchang Courtyard, we'll have to find another way."

Li Xin said this.

Then some familiar faces walked over.

It's two groups: Yuanshun Escort Agency and Cheng's Gossip...

He smiled and led everyone forward to pay their respects.

"Master Wang, have come to watch the competition in person. Is it because you wish to witness the martial arts of various countries?"

"I have no interest in a few dead people. I came here mainly to see your unparalleled swordsmanship, young man."

"Master Wang, you flatter me. If we're talking about swordsmanship, who doesn't know that there's a legendary sword in the capital that intimidates all? Even foreigners don't dare to mess with it."

Li Xin said politely.

This isn't just empty praise.

Five foreign masters challenge various famous masters, including Bagua Chen and Shenquan Song, who are even attacked.

But no one dared to attack Yuanshun Escort Agency.

Wang Zhengyi would roam the streets every day with a knife on his back, and not a single foreigner could be found in front of him.

This already represents a lot.

Upon hearing this, Wang Zheng burst into laughter, feeling extremely pleased.

She even gave Cheng Yuanhua a wink.

It's as if he's saying, "Look, even your apprentice says I'm the best swordsman in the capital. This isn't just me bragging."

However, you can't say it like that:

"That was in the past, when all the masters were too kind to me and flattered me excessively."

Times have changed. If we're talking about who has the title of the best swordsman in the world, who else but Brother Li would dare to claim it?

The Wang family's Six Harmonies Wind and Cloud Blade Technique, in the hands of Brother Li, will undoubtedly unleash astonishing power; there is no doubt about that.