Chapter 78: Successive breakthroughs of the Goryeo envoys
That night.
Zhao Wumian began to use the water Ganoderma lucidum to break through.
He had been starving for a while for this day.
Zhao Wumian sat cross-legged on the ground, took a deep breath, placed his hands one above and one below two thousand-year-old water Ganoderma lucidum, slowly closed his eyes, activated his magical power [Swallow the Heaven and Eat the Earth], and suddenly a terrifying suction force erupted between his two palms.
As Zhao Wumian's "Tian Gang Yi Qi" was put into operation, the water-based energy in the water ganoderma instantly gushed out, transforming into streams of liquid-like energy that were clearly visible to the naked eye, flowing along Zhao Wumian's palms and into his body!
"boom!"
The medicinal effect of the thousand-year-old water Ganoderma lucidum is much stronger than that of the red ginseng, not to mention there are two of them.
At the moment when the majestic water energy surged into his body, Zhao Wumian's coat almost exploded into powder in an instant, revealing his strong body. Even the bluestone on which he was sitting cross-legged cracked into spider-web-like cracks.
"Chichi!"
The violent flow of vital energy madly wrapped around Zhao Wumian's body, and under the attraction of his magical powers and techniques, it was constantly poured into his body, circulating through the body with the true energy and merging into his dantian.
At the same time, his skin began to turn red, and his veins and blood vessels bulged, as if they were about to burst.
Zhao Wumian groaned and used all his strength.
The Tiangang Qi, carrying the vast vital energy, began to flow along the most familiar route, getting faster and faster.
With each cycle of the Qi, a wisp of vital energy is refined into true Qi.
The advantages of high-level techniques are revealed at this time. The more advanced the technique, the faster the refining speed and the stronger the refining ability.
"Tian Gang Yi Qi" is indeed the most powerful internal skill of Tianji Palace. As more and more vital energy turns into true energy, the dark red color of Zhao Wumian's appearance gradually recovers, and the true energy in his dantian increases.
The blood seed deep in the Dantian was nourished and began to stir.
It seems to be taking root and sprouting.
The divine will of Taotie became even more powerful, and Zhao Wumian had a special feeling.
If the previous supernatural powers were just instinct, then now this instinct has gained self-awareness.
Taotie's blood essence officially transformed, and the blood species seemed to have turned into some kind of living creature. He could clearly feel that his magical powers had become stronger!
The vital energy within a radius of twenty feet automatically merged into the body and flesh and blood, and the speed of cultivation was further increased, but at the same time, the desire to devour from the heart also surged.
The sixth level of the second realm!
The seventh level of the second realm!
The eighth level of the second realm!
Zhao Wumian opened his eyes, and a murderous look flashed in his eyes.
Break through three levels in a row.
Great improvement in skills!
The second realm is the key stage for cultivating souls and obtaining innate magical powers, and it is also the key stage for nurturing blood species.
As the true Qi continued to increase, the blood in the Dantian was constantly nourished, and that drop of essence blood gradually turned from dead blood into a ball of living energy, and Taotie began to revive in the body!
Zhao Wumian obviously felt "even hungrier" and wanted to swallow all the other treasures in one go, but he just couldn't do that.
“What a torture…”
Zhao Wumian let out a long sigh, feeling a bit amused and helpless. He suddenly understood the pain of dieting. There were delicacies in front of him, making him extremely greedy, but he could only look at them but not eat them...
"Never mind. It's normal for such a powerful magical power like [Swallowing Heaven and Eating Earth] to have this side effect."
Zhao Wumian stood up, stretched, walked back to his room, fell on the bed, and fell into a deep sleep.
The next day.
Zhao Wumian had a rare good night's sleep. When he woke up, the sun was already high in the sky. He ate a few trays of buns, and then the man and his two beasts went to Jinghu Villa.
Along the way, Xiao Kui stood on Zhao Wumian's shoulder, getting familiar with his magical powers, while Bai Liuli jumped around, looking at everything with curiosity.
Jinghu Villa is located on a small hill southwest of the Qinhuai River. Standing under the gate archway and looking at the villa from afar, you can see winding paths, lush forests and bamboos, and flowing water. Inside is a beautiful Jiangnan garden scenery, with mountains and water interdependent, as beautiful as a painting.
Bai Liuli saw the Mirror Lake in the center of the villa at a glance. The water was as clear as jade and as smooth as a mirror. It really lived up to its name of "Mirror Lake". He said in disbelief, "What a beautiful manor, what a beautiful lake, connecting the north and south to the Qinhuai River. Brother, is this really ours?"
"of course."
Zhao Wumian showed the token to the guard at the door.
"Your subordinates are here to see Lord Jingyuan!"
The guards knelt on one knee and saluted.
They were originally the guards protecting the imperial manor. The leader of the guards was named Xiao Yu, and was in the early third realm. The other eighty-two people were in the second realm. Zhu Biao gave them to Zhao Wumian in bulk, but Zhao Wumian did not need to support them, as the palace would pay for them.
It can be said that except for the change of owner, all other specifications are the same as when it was the imperial farm.
Xiao Yu and others knew what this meant and did not dare to be disrespectful in the slightest.
"No need to be polite."
Zhao Wumian waved his hand to order them to stand up, and walked into the villa with Zhao Qi and Bai Liuli.
The scenery of Jinghu Villa was truly beautiful. Zhao Qi, who didn't want to move, nodded repeatedly as he looked at it. Bai Liuli particularly liked Jinghu Lake and didn't want to come out after jumping in.
Zhao Wumian asked them to wander around the villa, and took the token to the forbidden area at the back of the villa, [Xiri Cave]. At the entrance of the cave, there was a magic formation called "Wind Blade and Rain Arrow Formation" set up by a high monk from the Great Tianjie Temple.
If anyone who does not hold the order breaks in, the formation will be activated. The wind will roar violently, and the vitality of heaven and earth will turn into wind knives and rain arrows to launch a surprise attack. Even if it is someone from the fourth realm, it will not be easy to break in.
No one dared to enter the imperial manor. In the cave was the [Ambergris Tea Tree]. This tree was not tall, only about five feet, with lush green leaves. There was a hole in the cave above, and the sun shone down from above. Once you enter the cave, you will feel full of energy and feel relaxed and happy.
"very good."
Zhao Wumian was very satisfied with these. He picked ten leaves as healing elixir and left the cave.
"Hey."
Suddenly a shout was heard from a distance.
Zhao Wumian looked in the direction of the sound and saw an octagonal pavilion on a small hill about four or five hundred meters away. In the pavilion stood a young girl with fair skin, blue eyes, and a red dress. She looked at him with a bright smile on her face, her skirt dragging on the ground behind her, and she seemed to be flying in the breeze.
Zhao Wumian thought to himself, she is indeed a beautiful girl...
Shen Weiyang smiled brightly and spoke in a charming way: "Mr. Jingyuan, won't you invite me in to sit down?"
Zhao Wumian smiled and extended his hand, "Please."
……
For the next three days, Zhao Wumian took a vacation in the villa, and on the fourth day, he started working.
"Greetings, Master Qianhu."
"Greetings, Master Qianhu."
"..."
As soon as I entered the Pacification Office, I could clearly feel that these colleagues were very enthusiastic and their words were full of compliments.
Zhao Wumian had an expressionless face as he walked through the long corridor and the moon gate and entered the inner hall of the Pacification Division.
Jiang Huan was reading a document on the table. When he noticed Zhao Wumian coming in, he smiled and said, "Lord Jingyuan~"
Zhao Wumian was helpless: "Sir, please stop making fun of me. According to the rules of the Pacification Division, there are no earls here, only thousand households."
"Haha."
Jiang Huan smiled and was a little envious: "An eighteen-year-old earl. When I was eighteen, I was still a pirate in Chaohu Lake."
"Uh……"
Zhao Wumian raised his eyebrows in surprise: "Then your background... is quite white."
"..."
Jiang Huan glared at him unhappily and said, "Well, all right. The Feiyu suit and the Embroidered Spring Sword for the Qianhu level will be delivered soon. You can change into them later. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has found you a minor job so you can have a good rest."
Zhao Wumian found a nearby chair and sat down: "What kind of trivial job? Guarding the imperial prison?"
"You see, the Imperial Prison is addicted..."
Jiang Huan simply couldn't understand: "You are the only one who would like to stay in such a cold and gloomy place. This is a truly idle job. Do you know Gaoli?"
Zhao Wumian said casually: "I know, it's a small country in Liaodong."
Jiang Huan nodded, "Yes, their king submitted a letter of vassalage in the third year of Hongwu, and has been paying tribute every year since then. This year, General Jin Chi escorted 50 tribute girls, who will arrive in the capital soon. The emperor has never been interested in these so-called beauties from Goryeo, and most of them will be sent back, but since they are here, we have to meet them. Tribute girls are not important, showing my country's clothes is more important. During this period, the envoys and tribute girls will stay in the state guesthouse, and your task is to bring some good people to guard the state guesthouse to prevent scoundrels, that's all."
Zhao Wumian raised his eyebrows: "That's it?"
Jiang Huan smiled and said, "Isn't it very relaxing?"
Zhao Wumian said: "It's true that I'm quite free."
"only……"
Jiang Huan picked up a document and handed it to Zhao Wumian: "The situation this year seems to be different. There is something wrong with Jin Chi. There has never been a precedent of a general serving as an envoy in previous years. According to the intelligence sent back by spies in the north, there are also some martial arts among these tribute girls. You can take this opportunity to check what is going on with these people. Are they paying tribute normally, or do they have other intentions?"
Zhao Wumian took it: "Okay."
Jiang Huan reminded: "Don't let down your guard just because they are a small country. Goryeo also has an extraordinary heritage. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, there was a five-level grandmaster who was famous in the Central Plains and Mobei. His chess and sword skills were extraordinary and he could predict the enemy's moves in advance."
Chess...
Zhao Wumian's eyes twitched: "Your last name is Fu, right..."
"Seems to be."
Jiang Huan couldn't remember clearly, and didn't care: "Not only that, during the anti-Yuan period, Zhang Shicheng, Chen Youliang, and even the current emperor, all fought for Goryeo troops. When they need help, they are always generous, especially Zhang Shicheng. He was desperate and might have given away all his unique skills... Also, after Chen Youliang's son Chen Li surrendered, he was named Guide Marquis. He complained repeatedly. Although the emperor didn't care about the words of this young boy, he was too lazy to listen to his complaints. He sent him to Goryeo directly. Now, there should be leaks... In short, you'd better be careful."
"Row."
Zhao Wumian flipped through the documents and roughly understood: "...If there is any problem, I can do it directly."
Jiang Huan thought for a moment and said, "Okay. But it's better to be restrained. After all, you have the title of envoy."
Zhao Wumian nodded: "Then I will only absorb the power and not kill people."
Jiang Huan: “…”
(End of this chapter)
