Chapter 397 - 174: Post-War Gains (Please Subscribe)_2

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He asked Su Lianqing to come; it was also through Su Lianqing utilizing the intelligence information of the Inner Factory. The official intelligence power is currently incomparable to Xu Qing’s. Of course, the biggest problem with the Court is that there are too many and too diversified issues. Although the intelligence information is comprehensive, it’s extremely difficult to filter out useful information. In contrast, Xu Qing is now in a position of light equipment, focusing on the affairs of Jiangning Prefecture, thus naturally able to take care of all aspects. After meeting with Su Lianqing, Xu Qing returned to Xu Residence. At this moment, feeling inspired, he went to the room where King Lin was in seclusion and indeed saw that the door was open, and King Lin was spirited. Although his Qi-Blood was not yet at Grandmaster Level, his temperament was significantly different. "Brother, shall we spar?" Xu Qing proactively issued the invitation. His Qi-Blood hasn’t returned to its peak, but he was very curious about the Martial Arts of the Grandmaster Realm. King Lin naturally agreed happily. The two of them sparred outside the room, showcasing their exquisite hand techniques. Xu Qing distinctly felt that with every move he made, King Lin could always foresee it, and at the same time, King Lin was also surprised because Xu Qing could rapidly change his techniques after King Lin foresaw his moves. Moreover, Xu Qing’s techniques, though patched together from various sources, carried a naturally perfect beauty, and King Lin could even faintly perceive that Xu Qing could also foresee his techniques. However, Xu Qing’s foresight relied more on unbelievable reactions, emphasizing spontaneity. King Lin’s ability to anticipate the opponent’s moves was based on discerning the slight movements of Xu Qing’s body, thereby predicting his next action. This is the difference between the Heavenly Repairing Tribulation Hand and the Grandmaster Realm. The more Martial Arts integrated into Xu Qing’s Heavenly Repairing Tribulation Hand, the faster and more complex the transformations during combat. A Martial Arts Grandmaster, on the other hand, focuses more on the principles of Martial Arts, emphasizing the concept of myriad changes without straying from the essence. Both seemed somewhat similar in effect, but the essence was still different. After sparring for half an hour. Xu Qing understood that, much like playing Go, with a higher skill level, you could see through any standard move, accurately predict the subsequent steps, and manipulate a lesser skilled opponent within your grasp. This was like the story he told Feng Wu about Legend of the Condor Heroes; whether it was Huang Yaoshi, Ouyang Feng, or Zhou Botong, upon encountering a person of superior intellect, they could instantly know that the back of the person’s neck was the vulnerability in their Martial Arts, and could defeat them in one move. In reality, the intellectually superior person was already a hegemon in Qinghai, rarely encountering any rival. If a regular Refining Internal Master faced a uniquely talented Bone Strengthening Martial Artist, it wouldn’t be possible to win in one move—there could even be a risk of being overturned. Of course, if three or four Refining Internal Masters teamed up against the current King Lin, he wouldn’t have the ability to defeat them in one move. After all, Refining Internal Masters’ moves are extremely fast, and even if King Lin could control one, the others would inevitably land attacks on his vital points. As for what situation King Lin would face after completing the Qi-Blood Transformation in the Grandmaster Realm, Xu Qing wouldn’t know. Xu Qing then imagined the scene of the Purple Thunder Rocket firing all its arrows simultaneously; no matter how powerful a Martial Arts Grandmaster was, under the attack range of such a formation, they would probably have to flee immediately. Martial Arts Grandmasters, and even more powerful Martial Saints, are like nuclear weapons; when not in use, their deterrent power is the greatest. King Lin, unaware of the marvels of the Heavenly Repairing Tribulation Hand, was only amazed by Xu Qing’s responsiveness. He spoke up, "Gongming, with your talents, if you focus on Martial Arts, reaching the Grandmaster Realm would be well within reach. However, I won’t advise you to give up the path of Dual Cultivation of Magic and Martial Arts, but just want to tell you, once you’ve chosen your path, go forth. Our existence in this world, as long as it’s successful, is always right." He perceived the Grandmaster Realm and felt that everything in the universe, every existence, is both justified and unjustified. Even as he was in the room, watching a spider spin its web, he could discern many profound truths that he hadn’t noticed before. It turns out that spider web spinning is also a significant field of knowledge, reminding him of the martial skills of the Luo Sect Master, who didn’t use his most powerful palm technique—the Great Nine Heavens Hand—during their fight on the cliff. After his Qi-Blood Transformation, he must challenge it to comprehend its mysteries. Xu Qing: "Brother, I’ve noted your words. Do you plan to complete your Qi-Blood Transformation here, or on your own..." King Lin: "I’m going back to my hometown—a place of my upbringing and where I practiced Martial Arts in my youth. Now that I’ve penetrated the Grandmaster Realm, revisiting old places is like living anew." Xu Qing sensed the change in King Lin’s tone and mindset. Pure Spirit and Body Integration, penetrating the Martial Arts Grandmaster Realm, the change of the heart affects the body, and the change of the body also influences the heart, the integration of both becomes even tighter, making one more sensitive to the celestial bodies and everything in the universe. Actually, the sensation of Divine Separation has a similar feel but doesn’t dare to delve deeper, for fear of being assimilated by the will of all things in the universe. Ultimately, the physical body is the strongest shell for the Divine Soul. The human world, this vast sea of suffering, without a sturdy physical body as a raft, truly lacks a sense of security. Afterward, King Lin and Xu Qing temporarily parted ways, and upon meeting again, he was Grandmaster Lin. Xu Qing watched as King Lin left. Had he not had a crisis of lifespan, perhaps he would be even more carefree than King Lin. But without the lifespan crisis, after becoming the Top Scorer, he guessed he would slack. In his previous life, he had not lived well, and with his power and position today, to say he did not hope to enjoy it would be false. Previously, when judging historical figures, he always felt that some people, after achieving success, indulged in pleasure, which was truly unwise. Now, in this position, he clearly understood how many temptations come with high status, and he couldn’t really tell who was sincere. Because once the position is high, everyone sincerely comes to attach themselves. When will the human desire for fame and wealth ever end? A distant sound of flute music entered Xu Qing’s ears; like the earth’s terrain—vast and bearing virtue—Xu Qing’s heart steadied. Feng Wu’s flute music ceased, and she approached Xu Qing, smiling: "The little cousin from my aunt’s house is now plump and adorable." The Zhou family had their wish granted with a son, while the robust aunt unexpectedly had a daughter. It was also good; having an heir made the Zhou family more at ease. His entire life has been filled with trepidation, yet he still hoped that his loved ones could lead their lives according to their wishes peacefully. Xu Qing said, "You don’t need to worry about me, I was just lost in thought just now." He knew, Feng Wu also sensed his mood was off, and deliberately used the flute sound and mentioning her little cousin to distract him. Feng Wu: "The tree desires calm, but the wind does not stop. In our position, standing high naturally invites wind, it’s inevitable. Anyway, no matter what, both dad and I are here for you." Standing at a high place naturally invites the cutting wind and frosty swords, but what of it? Being with the people he loves, being with family, his heart always feels at ease. Indeed, the Annihilation Scripture reveals that people who harbor love often attain higher cultivation, but the final step, the release of method, is also the toughest. Feng Wu understood this, yet she wasn’t worried at all. She just felt, these days, were very joyful, so why bother worrying about the future? If one can’t live well now, how can one talk about the future? This is also where she worried for Xu Qing. The husband always thinks too much and does too much. Xu Qing: "With you always here to ease my mind, how could anything go wrong. Awu, let’s go to bed." He laughed heartily, holding his wife as they returned to the Wutong Courtyard. ... ... The Luo Sect Master quickly received a secret letter from Su Lianqing. He truly did not expect to receive a secret letter from the little traitor. In fact, he was quite confident he could have killed Su Lianqing, but felt it unnecessary. Ultimately, he didn’t want to be enemies with Xu Qing, but rather hoped for turmoil within the Court. After reading Su Lianqing’s secret letter, the Luo Sect Master was incredibly surprised—this fellow? He previously wanted to cooperate with Xu Qing and couldn’t, and this time Xu Qing fought another round of magic with them, how come this kid now actively wants to cooperate with him? "This kid is truly inscrutable." A thought popped up in the Luo Sect Master’s mind.

Chapter 397 - 174: Post-War Gains (Please Subscribe)_2

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