txolops Chapter 100 Someone took my things
Chapter 100 Someone took my things
Not long after Han Xiaoliu returned to his cave, Hong Fu decided to go on a journey. In her words, the Chaotic Star Sea was vast and boundless, and she should see it for herself.
Han Xiaoliu naturally had no objection to his master's decision.
He not only gave Hong Fu a wisp of the Evil-Repelling Divine Thunder Seed that he had refined as a protective trump card, but also explained to her in detail the various forces secretly entrenched in the Chaotic Star Sea.
Before leaving, he prepared two sets of excuses for Hong Fu: if she encountered people from the Star Palace, she could claim to be "Fairy Hong Fu," a thunder cultivator from the Great Jin Dynasty.
If one encounters other cultivators from the righteous or demonic paths, one would ask in return, "Fellow Daoist, have you heard the saying, 'Under the reversal of the stars, life and death hang by a thread'?"
Of course, if we encounter a monster and can't defeat it, we can only run away! We can't exactly say that Lei Peng is my brother!
After settling his master in, Han Xiaoliu's life finally relaxed completely.
From then on, he lived a carefree life, spending his days disciplining his junior sister and his nights in intimate moments with his maids. It was truly a life of unparalleled bliss.
Several months later, Lu Xueqi sat cross-legged, her blood and qi surging like boiling water.
After swallowing the bowl of Crimson Soup made from the essence blood of an eighth-level demon beast, the immense energy of flesh and blood surged through the meridians like a river bursting its banks.
Her skin cracked and split open, and blood seeped from her pores. In no time, she was covered in blood.
She gritted her teeth, remained silent, and formed hand seals, circulating the fundamental mental cultivation method of the Tang Dynasty government—"The Way of Being an Official."
Her vital energy surged wildly within her body. Using the "Way of Officialdom" as a guide, she compressed and gathered her scattered vital energy inch by inch, attempting to break through the long-standing foundational barrier.
This is the third attempt to establish a foundation.
The first two times, they failed at the last minute.
She could never find the reason for her failure—her spiritual power was abundant, her physical body was strong, and her blood and qi had reached an unprecedented peak with the help of the power of an eighth-level demon beast.
Logically speaking, there is no reason to fail again.
However, the result remained the same.
The energy and blood that had been compressed to the extreme overflowed like water bursting from a dam just as it was about to break through the barrier, resulting in failure.
Lu Xueqi was covered in blood, but her eyes burned with an indomitable spirit.
It's not a problem with spiritual power, not a problem with the physical body, and certainly not a problem with the strength of qi and blood!
What exactly is it?
Han Xiaoliu once said something to her that made her think deeply—the Tang Dynasty government is different from other sects, yet also the same!
All schools of thought cultivate the three elements of essence, qi, and spirit, and the Tang Dynasty government was no exception.
But where exactly is the "essence, energy, and spirit" of the Tang Dynasty government hidden?
"The Way of the Official", "Swift Wind Steps", "Invincible in All Directions", "The Art of Ziwei", "Literary and Military Strategies"... all these techniques, in essence, describe one word: battle!
And what is the foundation of all this?
勇！
Forge ahead bravely and never give up!
In a narrow encounter, the brave shall prevail! We may lose, we may die, but we will not retreat an inch, nor yield an inch of ground!
Lu Xueqi suddenly understood.
The first two failures were not because she wasn't strong enough, but because she was afraid at the last moment.
They fear the backlash of qi and blood, the collapse of meridians, and the irreversible destruction that follows failure.
That moment of retreat was the cause of defeat.
The spiritual beliefs of the Tang Dynasty government were never about seeking profit and avoiding harm, nor about weighing gains and losses.
It's "Sweeping Through the Battlefield"—even if you fall to the ground exhausted after three strikes, you must kill all the enemies in front of you before you fall!
It is "Breaking the Cauldrons and Sinking the Boats" - even at the cost of one's own life force, one must attack three sides simultaneously and never retreat a single step!
It's "Strike Back" - even if you take a heavy blow first, you must silently accumulate strength, and the next strike will be a fatal counterattack!
It is the "Killing Aura Technique"—with a fearless heart, it can intimidate all directions and make the enemy tremble with fear!
It is as swift as the wind, as slow as the forest, as fierce as fire, and as immovable as a mountain!
A brave person is not one who is unaware of fear, but one who knows fear and still moves forward!
Lu Xueqi looked up to the sky and roared, her blood-red hair flying wildly.
She no longer suppressed the raging blood and qi within her body. Instead, guided by the principles of "The Way of the Official" and the heart of a warrior, she concentrated all her blood and qi into her sword, which she wielded like a spear, a lance, or the sharp edge of a broken army, and unleashed it into the air before her.
Charge forward without hesitation, kill!
This time, she left herself no way out.
Either you succeed in building your foundation, or you suffer the complete dissipation of your vital energy and blood, leading to death and the annihilation of your cultivation!
Boom—! A streak of crimson light detached from the blade, instantly slicing through the air and rushing out the door!
Lu Xueqi heard a muffled thud explode inside her body, as if something had shattered.
Then, his blood and qi rushed back to his body and into his dantian, where they gathered into a small blood-red sword!
Lu Xueqi shuddered, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of her mouth, but her eyes shone with an astonishing light at that moment.
Foundation building complete!
……
"Holy crap, what is that?!"
Han Xiaoliu, who was leisurely fishing by the lotus pond, was startled by the sudden commotion.
With a loud "bang," the doors and windows of the cave dwelling not far away shattered into countless fragments from the inside out. Immediately afterward, an incomparably sharp crimson sword aura shot out from the sky, slashing fiercely at the protective formation of the cave. After creating ripples like waves, it slowly dissipated into nothingness.
Han Xiaoliu suddenly turned around and saw Lu Xueqi standing there with her eyes closed, still holding a sword-wielding posture.
Her aura was like a peerless blade that had just been drawn from its sheath, its sharpness fully revealed and unstoppable!
"This aura... could it be the legendary sword intent? Our mortal world actually has this kind of setting?" Han Xiaoliu was initially full of doubt, but quickly, that doubt turned into uncontrollable elation: "I want to learn this!"
In that instant, his mind was filled with the most classic and extreme scenes of showing off from anime and games in his past life:
In One Piece, Zoro bites down on his third sword, his eyes cold as frost, and utters in a deep voice, "Nine mountains and eight seas constitute one world; gathering a thousand worlds creates a 'small thousand worlds'; this world, gathering the principles of even the smallest dust particles, ultimately becomes a 'three thousand worlds'!"
In League of Legends, Yasuo draws his sword against the wind, accompanied by an extremely dashing "Hasaj!", and transforms into a gust of wind as he rushes into the enemy ranks.
And then there's Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach, gripping his massive Zanpakuto tightly with both hands, accompanied by a deafening roar: "Getsuga Tenshou!"
And in Demon Slayer, Tanjiro takes a deep breath and unleashes his Water Breathing sword technique, creating dazzling ripples: "First Form: Water Surface Slash!"
Seeing the blood-red sword mark before him, Han Xiaoliu was so excited that he almost broke the fishing rod in his hand.
Nothing can stop me from wanting to show off!
"A man can be destroyed but never defeated!"
"When the black and white swords crossed, at that moment, we swore an oath to protect each other forever."
"In this world, all you need is a sword to go anywhere."
"The pursuit goes beyond the way of the sword; it reaches the depths of the soul."
"Wield the sword with despair, and wear the dead as armor."
"A gentleman is like the wind, living a carefree life with the spirit of a gentleman."
"My life is finite, but the intent of the sword is boundless."
"It is not God who determines good and evil, but man."
"Although the sword is a weapon for killing, it is also a symbol of upholding justice in the world."
"The sword of the great river descends from the heavens!"
"Glory lies in the sword, courage in the heart."
"In the name of the sword, to protect honor!"
"With a pure heart, my life revolves solely around the sword."
"Being invincible is the loneliest thing."
"Glory is with us."
"I will not be tainted by darkness."
"A light sword is like a dragon, a heavy sword has no edge."
Since learning that set of Qi and Blood Sword Techniques, Han Xiaoliu has completely let himself go. Every time he unleashes a slash, he has to shake his head and recite a line that he considers philosophical.
This irritated Lu Xueqi, who was standing nearby.
She stood there, stunned, her beautiful eyes sparkling as she stared intently at her young master's elegant swordsmanship. The powerful words echoed in her ears, and her mind raced with thoughts: Wow! That line is so impressive! Oh, that line is so domineering! Oh~ I get it, I get it, that line is even more pretentious… Hehe, but I like it!
For a moment, it felt like a little voice inside Lu Xueqi was frantically rubbing her hands together, tempting her: "Hurry, hurry! These words the young master recited are tailor-made for you, so don't be shy! Go ahead and act... ptooey, ptooey, go and show off in front of everyone!"
Just as the master and servant were each lost in their own thoughts, with a soft "whoosh," a sound transmission talisman transformed into a stream of light and flew into the cave, landing precisely in front of Han Xiaoliu, who was still diligently practicing his basic attack.
Han Xiaoliu raised an eyebrow, a glimmer of light condensed at his fingertips, and he gently touched the jade talisman.
In an instant, a beautiful yet cool female voice echoed through the cave: "Young Master, we have discovered the whereabouts of the young master of Qingyang Sect on Hawk Island."
"Oh?" Han Xiaoliu's lips curled up, a smug glint in his eyes. He immediately cleared his throat and ordered, "Ahem, Lady Yu, stay at the base camp. Naiqi, go and call Longkui. We're getting ready to go for a sea voyage!"
Lu Xueqi tilted her head, blinking her eyes in confusion, and asked, "Huh? Young Master, why did we suddenly run out?"
With his hands behind his back, Han Xiaoliu faced the breeze outside the cave, smiling calmly and mysteriously: "Heh, some ungrateful fellow took my things. Let's go get them back."
Upon hearing this, Lu Xueqi's mouth opened slightly, and her eyes widened instantly.
She secretly marveled: "My goodness, has the young master suddenly become more intelligent today? He can actually make such a crude job as robbery sound so elegant and justifiable!"