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The police arrived promptly and apprehended the two robbers. The three others were quite restrained, only kicking the victims out of the car. The injuries on the two robbers were all from falling out of the vehicle; they had not sustained any internal injuries, just some superficial wounds. After hearing the descriptions from the robbed woman and the witnesses around, several young officers looked at the three kids with intense curiosity, some even unable to contain themselves and asking where they had learned their skills.
"Of course, we learned it at the Sect," Li Yishu replied proudly. "Our Sect is quite impressive; it's called Xiao Yao Sect!"
The officer chuckled, "Don't tell me you learned the Northern Darkness Divine Skill?"
Li Yishu responded, "No, I learned the War God Codex."
The officer burst out laughing, "Why didn't you say you learned the Eternal Life Secret instead?"
Li Yishu shot back, "How did you know I also learned the Eternal Life Secret?"
The officer wiped his face in exasperation. "Forget it, I won't ask anymore."
After giving their brief statements, the three followed Hanno and Elder Brother Li back home, unaware that someone at the scene had recorded everything and posted it online.
"Wow, lightness skill!"
"Are we sure this isn't a movie shoot?"
"Is it edited?"
"Technical experts confirm that there are no signs of editing or post-production in the video."
"So, all of this is real?"
"Wait, does Inner Power really exist in today's society?"
"Yes. My cousin is a soldier, and during his last visit home, I saw him crush a brick into powder with just one hand. When I asked him about it, he told me that the military no longer teaches Military Boxing; instead, they are learning Inner Power and Taizu Longquan."
"Taizu Longquan? Isn't that L's martial arts?"
"L? What L? Xiao Feng's Taizu Longquan can defeat anyone in the martial world!"
"Did I hear correctly? Is it true that you can cultivate Inner Power just by joining the military?"
"I noticed that too."
"Is that for real? If it is, I'm joining the army."
"Count me in."
"I want to go too."
"…"
As the conversation shifted to joining the military, the enthusiasm among the people surged, much to the delight of the military. Although news of the army practicing Inner Power had leaked out, it was hard to keep it a secret since Inner Power was widely known within the military. Moreover, the soldiers were only practicing the most basic forms of Inner Power; the advanced techniques were reserved for special departments and special forces, who would never disclose their methods.
"What does it feel like to become an internet celebrity?" Hanno asked with a smile.
San grimaced, "Being popular isn't great at all; there's no peace anymore. Everyone from school keeps coming here to seek my guidance, it's exhausting."
Li Yishu said, "Big brother, sister-in-law, I have a few good friends who want to learn martial arts. Can I teach them?"
Wen Ziyu and Wen Zixue looked at the two with bright eyes; they also had good friends.
Elder Brother Li said, "The Eternal Life Secret and War God Codex cannot be passed on to others. As for other martial arts, you can handle it yourselves."
"Thank you, big brother." The three cheered and immediately focused on their breakfast, eager to go to school and share the good news with their friends.
Han Dad sighed, "What will this world ultimately become?!"
After breakfast, Hanno and Elder Brother Li returned to the Great Zhou Dynasty. The situation here was stable; the court was solid, and the ministers were increasingly accustomed to the benefits of not having an emperor pressing down on them. Li Xuan Zong had no chance of reclaiming power. His health had fully recovered, but being a powerless Retired Emperor was unbearable for him. Moreover, his wives and concubines no longer respected him; they happily gathered together as part of the Empress Dowager Faction, enjoying themselves while completely ignoring him. After numerous failed attempts to regain control of the court, Li Xuan Zong's heart grew cold, and he simply retreated into Taoism to cultivate.
"Should we teach people how to cultivate in this world?" Hanno observed Li Xuan Zong's actions with Divine Sense. It was undeniable that Li Xuan Zong had some talent for cultivation, and he indeed possessed a Spiritual Root. Although it was a Four Spiritual Root, with the support of various resources and Taoist texts preserved by the royal family, he had actually entered the realm of Qi cultivation!
"Let's wait and see; we'll take action when the opportunity arises," Elder Brother Li also noted Li Xuan Zong's movements. If he were not so fixated on the throne, Li Xuan Zong would indeed be a suitable candidate for cultivation.
The two set aside their concerns about Li Xuan Zong and wholeheartedly enjoyed their luxurious life in ancient times. Wen Zixia had already participated in this year's imperial examination, achieving excellent results that placed him among the top ten. The Chancellor, overseeing the Scientific Expedition, promoted Wen Zixia to a position as a top scholar due to Elder Brother Li's influence, allowing him to enter Hanlin Academy. After gaining his title, Wen Zixia moved out of the General's residence with his wife and son; now that he had established himself, there was no reason for him to continue living in his wife's family home.
Life in ancient times was much more leisurely than in modern times; however, before they could enjoy their freedom for long, various disasters in this world forced them back into reality.
"Sanchuan Prefecture is suffering from drought, Leizhou is experiencing floods, and Qingzhou has earthquakes..." Yue Yunfei complained to Elder Brother Li and Hanno. "Disasters are occurring everywhere. Is this a punishment from above? Are we being punished for disrespecting the royal family by sidelining them?"
"That's not true!" Elder Brother Li comforted Yue Yunfei by patting his shoulder. "You all have done well. If it weren't for your previous measures, who knows how many people would have been displaced or died from freezing or starvation due to these disasters? Thanks to your timely disaster relief efforts and reduced exploitation by corrupt officials during the Predecessor Emperor's reign, food supplies have reached the hands of the common people."
Yue Yunfei wiped his face. "That’s because after promoting sweet potatoes and high-yield rice varieties, we have sufficient grain every year to provide surplus food for disaster victims. This is all thanks to you Ancestors from Aoyama Village."
The two "Ancestors" exchanged glances. Elder Brother Li then said to Yue Yunfei, "Don't worry too much; these disasters will pass soon enough, and from now on there will surely be favorable weather without further calamities."
Yue Yunfei's expression was filled with skepticism. "How can you be so sure? Did the ancestors of Aoyama Village send you a dream?"
Elder Brother Li chuckled. "You know it is true."
Yue Yunfei's doubts deepened. "Brother, are you hiding something from me?"
Elder Brother Li sighed at Yue Yunfei's perceptiveness. "It's not that I'm hiding it from you; it's just that I'm afraid you won't be able to accept it."
Yue Yunfei scoffed. "What could possibly be so hard for me to accept? Unless you tell me you're my father's killer, but that's impossible!"
"What if I told you I'm a deity?" Elder Brother Li replied.
"What?" Yue Yunfei cupped his ear. "What did you just say? I didn't quite catch that; could you repeat it?"
"I—" Elder Brother Li slowed his speech, enunciating each word carefully. "I am a deity."
Yue Yunfei paused for a moment, then turned to walk outside. Elder Brother Li grabbed him by the arm. "Where are you going?"
"I'm going to get Jiang Shi'an to take a look at you. You've lost your mind," Yue Yunfei said.
Elder Brother Li couldn't help but laugh at his reaction. "I'm not sick. Just watch."
In the astonished gaze of Yue Yunfei, Elder Brother Li soared into the air and then landed back down.
"Holy crap, you—you really are a deity?" Yue Yunfei exclaimed, pointing at Elder Brother Li in disbelief.
Elder Brother Li nodded with a smile.
Yue Yunfei was stunned for a moment before asking, "How did you suddenly become an immortal?"
Elder Brother Li recited the words he had prepared long ago: "Nono is an immortal, and I became one under her guidance."
Yue Yunfei's eyes lit up. "Then can I also cultivate to become an immortal?"
Elder Brother Li shattered his hopes. "You don't have a Spiritual Root."
"Only those with a Spiritual Root can cultivate to become an immortal?" Yue Yunfei asked, unwilling to give up.
"That's indeed the case, but..."
"But what?" Yue Yunfei pressed.
Elder Brother Li replied, "If martial arts reach their peak, one can Shatter the Void and cultivate through martial arts."
Yue Yunfei clenched his fists. "Martial arts?"
Elder Brother Li nodded.
Yue Yunfei asked, "Can I learn it?"
Elder Brother Li said, "Of course you can, but whether you can ultimately Shatter the Void, I cannot guarantee."
"That's alright, at least there's a ten percent chance," Yue Yunfei said.
Wan extended his right hand, palm up, in a gesture of request. Elder Brother Li understood and placed the prepared martial arts manual into Yue Yunfei's hands. "One copy is for you, and one for Jiang Shi'an. Please deliver it to him."
Yue Yunfei eagerly examined the manual. "The Eternal Spring Technique? If I practice this, will I achieve immortality?"
"Immortality is impossible, but it can indeed slow down aging. Even at over a hundred years old, one can still appear as youthful as someone in their twenties." Elder Brother Li had withheld the Eternal Life Secret and the War God Codex from Yue Yunfei; he still had some reservations. If he only handed over the technique to Yue Yunfei, he would certainly teach him the Eternal Life Secret and the War God Codex, but Yue Yunfei had a family to consider.
"That's wonderful!" Yue Yunfei exclaimed joyfully. "Hehe, this technique will surely delight the princess."
Elder Brother Li chuckled. "Indeed, women always wish to maintain their beauty."
Hanno produced two porcelain vials and handed them to Yue Yunfei. "These contain some elixirs that can help accelerate your cultivation."
Yue Yunfei accepted the vials in astonishment; this was truly divine! He had always thought that this sister-in-law had a mysterious background, but he never expected her to be so powerful—like a deity descending from above. Thankfully, he had never offended her. However, this divine sister-in-law seemed to have an exceptionally good temper; Hanno had not taken action against those women who had previously wronged her.
Elder Brother Li patted Yue Yunfei on the shoulder. "Leave the disaster management to me and Nono; you can rest easy."
Of course, he could relax! Yue Yunfei felt immense relief; the disasters across various regions had already left him and the court officials overwhelmed. Now that a divine being was stepping in, the situation would soon stabilize, allowing him to finally breathe easy and get a good night's sleep. Since the first report of disaster reached the capital, Yue Yunfei hadn't slept well even once; the dark circles under his eyes were enough to rival those of a mythical beast.
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