Me and countless me.

Chapter 517 The Free and Unfettered Sect and the Third Law

Just as Li Ke was surprised and pondering, the woman with her hair in a bun bowed slightly and performed the same greeting with her daughter before smiling and speaking.

"Is the young duke surprised by the resemblance between my daughter and me?"

Li Ke couldn't help but nod, but looking at Madam Wang and Wang Yuyan, he felt that there must be some earth-shattering secret involved, otherwise why would their internal organs be the same?
This is a complete clone.

But now that he's here and has met the real person, the things he cared about before are over. After all, his previous curiosity can be satisfied now.

However, after seeing everything related to Mantuo Manor, Li Ke decided to ask his biggest question directly.

“However, Madam Wang, there is something else I care about more.”

He looked at Madam Wang and Wang Yuyan, who seemed somewhat agitated, and then paused before speaking.

"You guys seem to care about me a lot?"

Whether it was the attitude of those who had previously pursued Mu Wanqing, or being recognized immediately upon entering the academy manor, Li Ke cared deeply about this matter, even more than wanting to understand the so-called 'Martial Arts Forbidden Book Catalogue', or the similar issues concerning Wang Yuyan and Madam Wang, also known as Li Qingluo.

Madam Wang chuckled and clapped her hands. Li Ke then saw the servants quickly leave. Madam Wang then gestured for him to proceed.

Li Ke was naturally not afraid and sat down directly. After Wang Yuyan and Madam Wang were seated, Madam Wang then spoke.

"There are reasons why we care about the young duke. At such a young age, he is proficient in all trades and has developed his own system. He has written many divination algorithms and conjectures, as well as chemistry and physics. He is a scholar of extraordinary learning. Moreover, after learning martial arts, he became a first-class master in less than six days. He was even able to defeat three of the Four Evils on his own. With such talent, we naturally have to take notice... However, I wonder if the young duke has ever heard of the 'Catalogue of Forbidden Martial Arts Books'?"

Madam Wang's words made Li Ke blush, because those things were all things he had created in order to make a name for himself in history. He had even conducted the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa experiment at the Xiangguo Temple, but not many people cared.

It was his attempt to see if he could change history.

After all, mathematics, chemistry, and physics are truly useful. Writing out various formulas and reactions in advance can save future generations a lot of detours.

"I've heard that Miss Wang has memorized all the principles and knowledge of martial arts in the world, but what does that have to do with me?"

At this point, Li Ke tapped the table lightly and then spoke with a soft laugh.

"Does Madam Wang also wish to invite me to view all the martial arts manuals collected by your Wang family?"

Li Ke genuinely didn't care about the martial arts manual, but Madam Wang nodded, then her expression became unusually serious.

"If the young duke is interested in those martial arts manuals, that would be best. In fact, if you would do me just one thing, we would gladly offer not only those martial arts manuals, but also the Wang family's foundation and Yu Yan, who is listed in the Martial Arts Forbidden Book Catalogue!"

Li Ke also became serious. He felt that all his questions about Mantuo Manor would be answered at this moment, so he stared into Madam Wang's eyes and asked her the question word by word.

"What happened, and why me?"

"The matter is very simple: to inherit the last wishes of my predecessors in the Free and Unfettered Sect and become a true immortal. As for why it has to be you?"

Madam Wang's face flushed, and her eyes were filled with longing as she looked at Li Ke, as if Li Ke was no other person but the lover she had been dreaming of!

"Because only someone with your wisdom and talent can truly complete the Third Law and fulfill the long-cherished wish of my Free and Unfettered Sect!"

A third law?!

Has Type-Moon attacked?

Shocked, Li Ke couldn't help but ask.

What is the Third Law?

Madam Wang was very forthcoming and immediately began to explain.

"In ancient times, Qi cultivators, in their quest to ascend to immortality and achieve eternal life, developed three paths. The first method involved absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, imitating the behavior and abilities of long-lived and powerful beings, and absorbing their strengths to ultimately reach the supreme state of 'all things are for me, and I am for all things,' gaining the ability to transform and control all things. The second method involved refining elixirs and taking medicine, refining lead and mercury, and combining this with some techniques from the first method to cultivate a metallic nature within oneself, thus achieving immortality. Some even cultivated another body, replacing their internal organs to reach a state of eternal life."

She sighed as she finished speaking.

"However, these two methods still couldn't achieve true immortality and the appearance of a celestial being, so the third method was born! Focusing on true qi and internal strength, practicing qi cultivation, and combining it with many techniques from the first and second methods that have fewer side effects, in order to seek longevity. Our Xiaoyao Sect was founded by our ancestor Xiaoyaozi, who found the ancient secrets and knew the mysteries of longevity. Therefore, he used the power of the first two methods to try to become a celestial being. But alas, fate is ultimately predetermined, and he couldn't push the third method to its limit. He died with regret, leaving us to maintain his research and to recruit talents to continue the research of the third method and fulfill his long-cherished wish."

Li Ke: "………………"

Li Ke felt his head was buzzing. He thought it made some sense, after all, people would do anything for immortality. But it didn't quite make sense either, because it was so different from the style of this world. However, based on what Madam Wang had said, he had some vague guesses, so he asked again.

"So, the fact that you and your daughter look exactly alike is also related to your long-cherished wish to complete the Third Law?"

Madam Wang nodded again, answering Li Ke's question as before.

"Yes, we are individuals created by Li Canghai using the first and second methods, who sacrificed themselves to better create the third method. We are identical to 'Li Canghai' so that the successor can use us to observe and study the reactions produced by cultivating different martial arts and different training paths. So, as long as you are willing to join our Xiaoyao Sect and help us complete the third method, you can use all the resources of our lineage. Even I, and my daughter, no, to be precise, my sister Yuyan, will become yours! If you wish, you can even create your own 'Canghai'!"

At this moment, Madam Wang was looking at Li Ke with seductive eyes, because Li Ke was just too perfect!

In terms of talent, Li Ke is no less than many ancient sages. He even mastered many of the secrets of the first and second methods without a teacher. In terms of martial arts aptitude, he is almost the best in the world. It can be said that no one is more suitable than him to complete the research on the third method of the Xiaoyao Sect!

Therefore, these 'Canghai' who have done everything to complete the Third Law will naturally be attracted to Li Ke without anyone noticing, and will not be able to resist wanting to dedicate everything to Li Ke!

This is the restriction set up by Xiaoyaozi to ensure that they can successfully continue the Third Law, and it is also the destiny of the 'Canghai' sisters!
The more talented and promising a young person is, the more suitable they are for completing the third method of carefree living, and the more attractive they become to them!

Li Ke felt dizzy listening to this. He no longer expected his own version of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils to have any serious developments, or even the plot of the Three Elders of Xiaoyao in his world to be normal, because if it were to be viewed this way, it might be some kind of abstract situation!
He couldn't help but rub his temples, no longer wanting to think. Seeing his state and considering the various rumors about Li Ke, Madam Wang blushed and spoke up in order to better recruit Li Ke into the group.

"Please let me know, Your Excellency, that I have no relation whatsoever with that Mr. Wang. I married him only to obtain a suitable identity to develop my business and support the martial arts research of my Xiaoyao Sect. He only wanted to obtain the secret manuals of our treasured First and Second Techniques. Although Yu Yan is said to be my daughter, she is actually 'Cang Hai,' who was born later. She is my younger sister. So we are all born of the same mother, just with different responsibilities."

As she spoke, she intentionally or unintentionally raised her body, placed her "assets" on the table, then propped her chin up with her hands, tucked her "assets" between her arms, looked at Li Ke with a girlish face, and chuckled seductively.

"Because of our special physique, we 'Canghai' members retain our current appearance even at the age of sixty or seventy. If we cultivate profound internal energy, we can even maintain our youthful appearance until the age of eighty or ninety. If you cultivate the skills of our Xiaoyao Sect, you can even maintain your current physique until the age of ninety, with inexhaustible vitality, no different from a young man. So, would you be interested in joining our Xiaoyao lineage, young duke?"

Li Ke was already a little numb. He was genuinely tempted, not so much for the so-called "Canghai" sisters, although that was an important reason, but mainly for the Xiaoyao Sect's businesses. If this was the case, then Li Qiushui's actions in Xixia were probably all about developing the Xiaoyao Sect's businesses!
However, so far, these events have not deviated from the original story. Although there have been some unexpected developments, Li Ke still thought of the affair between Madam Wang and Duan Zhengchun, as well as the relationship between Wang Yuyan and Murong Fu.

He was annoyed by the numerous questions he had been asked today, but he couldn't resist his curiosity and asked again.

"That sounds quite good, but I've heard about the prince of the Duan family in Dali, and the young master of the Murong family in Gusu..."

Upon hearing this, Madam Wang immediately showed annoyance, while Wang Yuyan, who had been silently watching Li Ke blush, turned her head away in embarrassment. This made Madam Wang even angrier, so she slammed her hand on the table and shouted.

"Those are two swindlers! You, Little Duke, are far superior to them!"

Madam Wang was so angry that even the coins on the table started to rise and fall, showing her great indignation.

"Back when we were observing Duan Zhengchun, he was a promising young talent, which is why I invited him here. But who knew he was completely ignorant of the ancient sages' records, only interested in flirting with my maid and wanting to sleep with me. I only used a secret drug to make him think I slept with him, for the sake of the Dali Duan family's internal energy records and connections. But when I questioned him, he turned out to be an ignorant fool! He couldn't even master the Six Meridians Divine Sword, let alone the Ripple Technique! He knew absolutely nothing! So I just dismissed him."

ripple?

Li Ke immediately recalled what Duan Yu had said to Kumārajīva, and only then did she realize that the Duan family still had this thing. Suddenly, her head started buzzing again, as if she were being raped by the world.

But Madam Wang didn't continue speaking; it was Wang Yuyan who continued.

"As for my cousin Murong Fu..."

Wang Yuyan lowered her head somewhat embarrassed.

"I used to think he was very smart and a martial arts prodigy. Plus, he was very interested in the forbidden martial arts manual, so I wanted to train him to see if he could become a talent. But now it seems that he is just an ordinary person. After so many years of hard work, even with my help, he has not been able to learn his own martial arts properly. He has even put the cart before the horse."

She felt extremely ashamed because, as the younger sister of Canghai who was entrusted with the important task of completing the Third Law, she had actually chosen the wrong person and wasted so many resources! And most importantly, after so many years, the Murong Fu she had cultivated was completely unaffected by her, and was only focused on that completely unreliable rebellion, which made her investment and efforts seem like a joke.

So recently she has been very anxious and can't help but try to stimulate Murong Fu to pay more attention to martial arts and her by getting close to other men, so that Murong Fu can become the talent needed by their lineage of the Xiaoyao Sect!

However, she also felt that the chances of such a thing succeeding were a little low. Putting aside the fact that Murong Fu was completely devoid of personal feelings, even if he were, where would she find a martial arts prodigy who could quickly master top-notch martial arts, be completely obedient to her, and even easily surpass Murong Fu in the struggle for supremacy?
Now, Wang Yuyan felt that she didn't need to worry about such things anymore; she only needed to completely trust the person in front of her!

Just by looking at Li Ke, she could feel how well he met the requirements of their Xiaoyao Sect. Most importantly, she felt a sense of familiarity and warmth the moment she saw him. Moreover, she trusted her 'mother,' and her sister thought so too. Therefore, he was definitely the most suitable person for their Canghai sister to choose!
Li Ke began to ponder, because as things stand, joining the Free and Unfettered Sect has almost no downsides, and could even be considered an advantage. After all, it might be difficult for him to create a true immortality manual for these people, but a manual that grants immortality without fighting is not difficult for him at all.

But he had one last question, so he tapped the table.

"I have one last question. When you mention the Free and Unfettered Sect, you keep talking about your branch of the Free and Unfettered Sect. Does that mean there are other branches of the Free and Unfettered Sect?"

Upon hearing this, Madam Wang nodded quietly.

"Yes, to be honest... the current Xiaoyao Sect is actually quite fragmented."

(End of this chapter)