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

What was thought to be a hidden danger turned out to be a source of great joy for Cheng Yuanhua, who instead of being worried.

"This is a good thing, a tremendous opportunity."

Cheng Yuanhua spoke solemnly as he slowly revealed the secrets of ancient cultivation: "Ordinary martial artists spend their entire lives cultivating their qi and blood internal strength, but in the end, they are trapped in the shackles of their mortal bodies and cannot break through the limitations of heaven and earth."

"Your grandmaster traveled extensively in his early years, perusing countless ancient scrolls and leaving behind a legacy."

Beyond ordinary internal strength, there are even higher realms of cultivation… When internal strength is perfected, it can be transformed into true qi; when true qi reaches its peak, it can condense into true essence. The circulation of true essence is the magical power of ancient legends.

"As time goes by, martial arts have been disrupted, and no one in later generations has mastered magical power, so no one takes it seriously anymore."

He stared at Li Xin with earnest eyes: "But the dragon vein energy within you is the key to transcending the mortal martial arts."

This is the primordial power of heaven and earth, unaffected by mortal energy and blood, and unbound by your current strength.

"But this path is too dangerous, there is no complete cultivation method to guide us, and no predecessors to verify it."

You must carefully study and understand it, proceeding step by step.

If you act too hastily, not only will your cultivation be ruined, but your martial arts foundation will also be completely destroyed.

Li Xin listened quietly, his mind completely at ease.

The backlash of national destiny, dragon vein energy, or magical power that others would avoid at all costs, are, for him, the best signposts to break through the upper limit of martial arts and reach a whole new realm.

The power of faith is too lofty, and the dragon's energy is too mysterious and difficult to understand.

The trace of internal fire true energy and magic power within his body, triggered by the killing intent of the dragon's eyes, was one or two levels higher than his own.

It is stronger than the power of heaven and earth, but not by a huge margin; it is the best teacher.

Chaos and turmoil are approaching, and various forces are eyeing the situation with covetous intent.

The dragon's remaining fortune has not yet dissipated, and the world's格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall structure or pattern of the world) is about to be reshuffled.

In this situation, the sooner you become powerful, the better.

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Chapter 178 Wealth and Prosperity Always Require Immortals

The conversation at the Bamboo Garden thoroughly clarified Li Xin's path of cultivation.

Cheng Yuanhua revealed the true nature of the remaining dragon vein threads, making him fully understand.

My current cultivation has transcended the framework of ordinary martial arts.

Others spend their entire lives honing their inner strength and cultivating their qi and blood, only to be trapped within the constraints of a hundred-year lifespan and the shackles of their physical bodies.

If he can comprehend the essence of this wisp of true energy in the meridians, he can draw all the strength in his body toward it and transform it.

Then you can touch the threshold of true qi, true essence, and even ancient magic power.

Because, in essence, this aura of transcendence within him was catalyzed by the dragon vein attack...

Since they share the same origin, they can naturally coexist.

This path was paved with no guides and no complete reference texts.

The dangers are unknown, but the potential is extremely high.

With an opportunity presented to him, Li Xin naturally wouldn't miss it.

After bidding farewell to his master, he went straight back to his study and stayed inside for two whole days without stepping out of the room.

The study's doors and windows were tightly closed.

The table was covered with smooth Xuan paper, and specially made cinnabar and calming ink were placed on it.

Li Xin sat upright at his desk, his mind highly focused, abandoning all distractions, and concentrating on drawing the [Life Character].

This character is empowered by his spiritual power and faith.

Unlike ordinary talismans in the martial arts world, it has no fancy patterns or complicated incantations.

It looks extremely simple, yet it is incredibly complex.

Every stroke of the pen requires precise control over mental fluctuations and the flow of faith.

Even the slightest deviation will render the character invalid.

He devoted himself to drawing for two days and completed a total of twenty drawings of the character "生".

The entire process consumed a full four points of golden faith power.

On average, each character carries 0.2% of the signal strength, storing two pale red signal light spots.

What may seem like a small amount of power can have a tremendous impact.

Given Li Xin's current physical strength and life force, one [Life Character] would be sufficient should he suffer severe injuries or be on the verge of death.

By activating the latent life force, repairing damaged meridians, and healing severe wounds, it was enough to completely pull him back from the brink of life and death.

The physical condition can also be restored to about 70-80%.

If it were an ordinary person, even with a terminal illness causing organ failure and blood depletion...

A single life-saving talisman can revive life and reverse a deadly situation.

With proper care and rest, the body can gradually recover and its damage can be repaired, leading to a full recovery and survival.

The miraculous uses of the character "生" far surpass ordinary healing elixirs and martial arts secrets.

Li Xin spent two days of his energy and depleted his spiritual reserves to draw in batches, not simply to save his life.

It was for a crucial experiment.

The aura within him was key to his breakthrough in martial arts, but it also harbored unknown risks.

He planned to use his mental energy to condense and transform the internal energy within his body.

Compress all your internal energy into a thread, and then resonate with the invading energy from inside and outside the body.

If the experiment succeeds, his cultivation level will inevitably experience a leap forward.

Completely surpassing all martial artists of the time, reaching a completely new level.

Even if we fail, it will only deplete a little confidence and waste some energy.

It will not damage the foundation, nor will it endanger lives.

A strategy that guarantees profits is worth trying.

With his mind at ease, Li Xin put down his brush and rubbed his throbbing temples.

For two consecutive days, I focused intently on drawing, constantly sensing and processing the fleeting golden threads of energy within my body.

Even though his spirit far surpassed that of ordinary people, he couldn't help but feel somewhat tired.

……

The sunlight outside was shifting, indicating that it was already afternoon.

He asked softly, "Hongxiu, how many century-old medicinal herbs are left in the manor?"

The door opened gently, and Zhuang Hongxiu walked into the room carrying a glass of warm water, her steps light and graceful.

He answered in a soft voice:

"Young master, the warehouse currently has five ginseng roots that are over 100 years old and four lingzhi mushrooms that are over 100 years old."

Previously, there were two of each type remaining, but recently the Zhang family of Longqing made a special trip along a smuggling route and reaped a considerable harvest. They specially delivered a batch of top-grade medicinal herbs to replenish their inventory.

"In addition, Uncle De has already delivered the monthly payment of five thousand taels of silver to the mansion."

He also specifically asked me to convey his young mistress Zhang Yourong's greetings to you.

Li Xin nodded slightly upon hearing this, a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes: "Thank you for your thoughtfulness."

After he intervened and suppressed the previous internal strife in the Zhang family.

All hidden forces of resistance and unruly family elders were deterred and eradicated.

From then on, Zhang Yourong's power in the Zhang family was completely secured.

Even though some clansmen still harbored resentment in secret, they could only mutter about it to themselves.

No one dared to openly defy or outwardly comply while secretly going against orders anymore.

Zhang Yourong is calm and composed, possesses exceptional business acumen, and is far superior to ordinary women confined to their chambers.

Once the situation stabilized slightly, she immediately seized the opportunity to proactively connect with various forces that had previously coveted Zhang's trade routes and monopolized the distribution of medicinal herbs.

Through negotiation and maneuvering, and by step-by-step strategic maneuvering, they managed to reclaim several key medicinal herb transportation routes.

It has opened up the high-end medicinal herb market around Beijing.

Everyone knew that her greatest source of confidence in turning the tables so easily was her title as the newly crowned Martial Saint and Imperial Preceptor.

Everyone knows that Li Xin is behind the Zhang family.

No one dared to provoke a conflict easily.

Taking advantage of this intimidating presence that no one dares to provoke.

Taking advantage of the situation, Zhang Yourong expanded and stabilized her foundation, not only revitalizing the Zhang family's nearly depleted industries, but also expanding her business empire.

In just half a month, the chamber of commerce has made great progress.

This time, they sent rare medicinal herbs and paid silver on a monthly basis.

It is both an expression of gratitude and a gesture of maintaining good relations.

Zhuang Hongxiu stood to the side, her expression slightly hesitant, as if she had something to say but hesitated for a moment.

Li Xin caught a glimpse of it out of the corner of his eye and casually asked, "If you have something to say, just say it. Is there any gossip circulating in the manor?"

"No, not at all." Zhuang Hongxiu raised her eyebrows slightly, wrinkled her nose, and looked fierce in her cute little face: "Anyone who dares to gossip or spread rumors in the manor will be expelled from Li Garden without any leniency."

Li Xin chuckled, leaning back in his chair: "There's no need to be so strict. You've learned the saying, 'It's easier to dam a river than to silence the people,' haven't you?"

Governing a family and governing a country are essentially the same principle.

"If the servants chat privately for a few minutes and do not actually overstep any boundaries, there is no need to be harsh on them."

I don't want our Li Garden to become like those rigid and lifeless bureaucratic residences.

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Hongxiu breathed a sigh of relief and softly remarked, "Young Master is the most kind and gentle person."

"All the servants, maids, and maids in this mansion are incredibly fortunate to be able to serve you."

She was by nature gentle and was always kind and lenient in managing the servants in the mansion, rarely speaking harshly or sternly.

There were never any strict hierarchical rules in Li Garden; people got along relaxed and comfortablely, just like a family.

Previously, ladies from prominent families who often visited the Li family would privately gossip, saying that everyone in the Li family was disrespectful and lacked manners.

They even said that the servants were not respectful enough and the masters were not authoritative enough.

Li Xin occasionally heard these gossips.

His hearing is so sharp that even if people are whispering from a great distance, he can hear them as if they were right next to him.

But he never cared, and he would never change his family traditions.

The kneeling and obeisance of the powerful and the strict etiquette depicted in movies and TV dramas of my past life...

It looks respectable and orderly, but when you actually wear it, all you feel is constraint and boredom.

He disliked kneeling and bowing in public, and the empty formalities of obsequiousness and flattery.

They also won't force those around them to flatter them or adhere to rigid rules.

Feeling relaxed, at ease, and content is the best way to live at home.

"Since this isn't a matter for the household, what are you hesitating for?"

Li Xin rubbed his temples; two days of intense concentration had left him truly exhausted.

Zhuang Hongxiu smoothly moved behind him, her soft, boneless hands gently resting on his neck and shoulders.

The pressure is even and moderate, precisely pressing on the sore and distended meridians...

She seemed to know perfectly well how to move to make her young master feel comfortable, without any instruction.