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Chapter 169 "Seeing the Funeral"

That evening, Wang Xi and Chu Nai talked for a long time.

After their date at the Ark Carnival, their relationship has warmed up considerably.

They were childhood sweethearts. Although they were separated by distance after growing up, the four years that had been empty were quietly filled by their buried feelings and tacit understanding once they got close.

The two chatted about all sorts of random things.

From discussing mazes and disasters to embarrassing childhood stories, from Chu Nai complaining about how bad the food made by the cafeteria auntie was, to Wang Xi showing off his cat's recent feat of learning to use the toilet and even flushing it.

"Huh? Your cat can really do this?"

Chu Nai was clearly surprised.

"Could it be that it can even do a backflip?"

Wang Xi glanced at Liuli, who was fast asleep in her nest, leaned back on the sofa, and tapped the screen with her finger: "Backflips are nothing, it can bark like a dog, and even do laundry, cook, and clean."

"?!"

"Don't disbelieve me, next time you come to my house, I'll have it cook you three dishes and a soup."

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Early the next morning.

Liuli had just woken up and yawned when she found a stack of cooking textbooks in front of her.

"???"

It was full of questions.

At that moment, a voice came from the sofa:

"Liuli, be good, don't embarrass yourself, learn cooking skills well. In the future, if you want to eat something spicy and delicious, you can make it yourself, and then you can make a portion to show your respect to your master."

It noticed that its owner was lying on the sofa, pretending to be asleep with his eyes closed.

Liuli picked up the book, opened it, and took a look.

It's a physiognomy book, I can't understand it.

"Master, I'm just a cat..."

Liuli said something pitiful and collapsed to the ground.

Wang Xi is like those unscrupulous bosses who abandon their targets and then disappear without a trace.

His consciousness sank and went to another world.

"The Projection Has Arrived"

"The World I Live In: Mysterious"

Exploration: 0.9%

Legend Level: 0

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...

When Wang Xi took over the body, he found himself practicing boxing in the courtyard of the martial arts school.

The weather is just right.

He stopped and stood still, reviewing the "projection review".

Two weeks have passed in the Mystic Realm. Wang Xizhi practices his skills methodically every day, leading a peaceful and regular life.

The deck that was trained according to instructions has improved slightly.

"Ironclad Nine Rhymes Opera (Skill Card/Green Two-Star/Upgradeable): 15/300"

"Peach Blossom Mountain Travel Card (Skill Card/Green 1-Star/Upgradeable): 48/200"

"Mountains and Rivers in One Brushstroke (Skill Card/Dark Green One-Star/Upgradeable): 25/300"

"Um……"

Wang Xi pondered for a moment.

This method of training is still too inefficient. More importantly, it lacks a solid foundation.

'Caus, upgrade.'

"285 experience points consumed (1065 remaining)"

"The card has been upgraded!"

"Ironclad Nine Rhymes Opera (Skill Card/Green Three Stars/Ultimate/Cannot be Upgraded)"

With just a few pointers from Teacher DaKa, this wild card easily reached its peak.

Please choose one of the following three enhancements.

"Option 1 - Copper Head and Iron Tail: Forging the head and tempering the genitals, creating a body of metal and iron. This can greatly improve the toughness and resistance to blows of the head and genitals."

"Option Two: You Meng's Attire: Mimicry and imitation, the skill of You Meng. It can enhance the ability to imitate characters, making the performance more realistic, so that even close relatives cannot tell the difference."

"Option 3 - Long-lasting Breath: This can enhance the ability to sustain one's breath, allowing one to fight for a long time without getting out of breath. It can also be used to launch a powerful attack in one go, creating a suppressive effect."

Without a second thought, Wang Xi chose the first option.

— "Bronze head and iron tail"

This brand is obviously something special.

As the saying goes, a whipping tail is like a stick; if you had an iron stick, it would definitely hurt a lot when it hits someone.

Of course that's not the point.

As we all know, the head and the neck are both fatal weaknesses, but with this, one can be worry-free from both.

How could a master of external martial arts still have a weakness?

clang!
A metallic clang rang out.

In my mind, an image of a small iron figure sitting cross-legged appeared, its head and tail especially shiny.

Wang Xi immediately performed a set of punches.

The wind from the punches howled like rolling thunder, and the entire courtyard was filled with swaying afterimages.

After "Iron Armor Nine Rhymes" reached the ultimate level, his limbs and bones became hot, and all nine palaces and two principles were opened, greatly improving his strength and speed.

whoosh-

Wang Xi strode forward, hooked his toe, and sent the eighty-pound stone lock flying. Turning around, he swung his arm and punched the melon-sized stone lock into pieces with a loud thud.

'The external martial arts master has been established.'

Wang Xi stood with his hands at his sides, feeling the strength of the body.

'Caus, continue!'

"452 experience points consumed (613 remaining)"

"The card has been upgraded!"

"Peach Blossom Mountain Travel Guide (Skill Card/Green 3-Star/Ultimate/Cannot be Upgraded)"

It rose two stars in a row, reaching the pinnacle.

The information stream is spewing out again:
Please choose one of the following three enhancements.

"Option 1 - Inspiration: The Five Elements converge, the Three Flowers gather at the crown, and the primordial spirit begins to condense, sensing danger before it even stirs. It can enhance one's sensitivity to danger."

"Option Two - The Pen Can Connect with the Divine: Through focused writing, one can gradually strengthen their spiritual essence."

"Option 3 - Penetrating to the Core: Significantly improves calligraphy skills and amplifies related skill effects (15%)."

'Damn, I want them all...' Wang Xi was caught in a dilemma.

Danger warning, calligraphy for spiritual refinement, calligraphy for personal growth.

These three enhancement branches are all very powerful.

He thought for a while and finally chose the first option.

—"A stroke of genius"

There's no other reason than fear of death.

Why is "Spider-Sense" considered a cheat?
Because it can detect potential threats from all angles without blind spots, it is invincible.

While this brand isn't quite at that level yet, it's still quite strong, at least enough to prevent underhanded tactics from happening in the first place.

Ding!
A large "福" (fortune/blessing) character appeared in Wang Xi's mind.

The eighth mark is complete!

He walked to the tree, sat down on the stone bench, and closed his eyes to sense the changes in his body.

Wang Xineng vaguely sensed that he seemed to have gained a new sensory field of vision. Unlike his physical senses, it was more like a mysterious and indescribable scanning ability that extended from his consciousness.

—The Primordial Spirit!
After the "Peach Blossom Mountain Travelogue" reached its peak, the five elements and three flowers were perfected, and the primordial spirit naturally condensed.

If an outsider were to look closely, they would notice a faint glow emanating from the center of Wang Xi's brow.

Where exactly is the Niwan Palace?
If we have to explain it scientifically, it's probably located in the pineal gland.

Wang Xi used his inner spirit to observe his internal organs and discovered that his internal organs were extremely healthy, with streams of invisible "vital energy" continuously being produced and converging upwards.

In addition, he also saw a faint, hazy shadow in three areas: the brain, the heart, and the navel.

They emitted three colors: white, gray, and black.

—These are the three souls: Taiguang, Shuangling, and Youjing!
The forehead, intestines, kidneys, stomach, liver, spleen, and lungs, among other parts, emitted a seven-colored halo.

—The seven spirits of Corpse Dog, Hidden Arrow, Sparrow Shade, Devouring Thief, Non-Poison, Eliminating Filth, and Stinky Lung!
Wang Xi was now able to internally observe his three souls and seven spirits.

These ten spirits govern all the functions of the human body, and none can be missing. If the body is likened to a vehicle, then these spirits are the drivers.

The practice of cultivating the spirit and returning to emptiness is precisely about these techniques.

Now that Wang Xi has achieved perfect inner and outer cultivation and attained the status of a Grandmaster, his next step is to pursue the Refining Spirit Method and thus enter the realm of cultivators.

'This can't be rushed...'

Wang Xi opened his eyes and got up.

'Let's go find the peddler first and ask him what's going on with that strange funeral.'

In the "Retirement Preview," he died because of this, which is something that cannot be ignored.

With a swift movement of his feet, invisible energy surged forth, supporting his feet and making him as fast as the wind, disappearing into the courtyard in the blink of an eye.

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Wang Xi carried the wine and dishes he bought from Yanchunlou and strolled leisurely along the country lane.

He appeared calm and composed, but a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes. Ever since he left the martial arts school, a hostile gaze had been secretly watching him, never leaving his side like a leech.

—"A stroke of genius (branding)"

Under the influence of this brand, that extremely subtle malice seemed to be magnified countless times.

But he could clearly sense that the malicious people hiding in the shadows posed no threat to him.

Wang Xi simply pretended not to know anything and walked towards the crooked tree, deliberately slowing down to give the other party a chance to make a move.

However, the man was quite patient, and there was no unusual movement until he arrived at the peddler's hut.

"Ah, the delivery guy has brought something to the door again."

The peddler stopped working, wiped his sweat, took off his hat, and smiled at the young man in the long black coat outside the fence gate.

"You're too kind. Please come in and have a seat."

Not a moment.

The two chatted over food and drinks.

Taking advantage of the conversation, Wang Xi asked the question that had been bothering him: "Sir peddler, I've been encountering some strange things lately..."

"Oh?" The peddler, his mouth greasy from eating, finished a duck leg and chuckled, "No wonder you wanted to buy exorcism tools. What, they're not working?"

Wang Xi shook his head.

Seeing this, the peddler also looked surprised.

It seems they didn't expect that in this small town of Qingwei, there would be evil spirits that even the three magical artifacts couldn't resolve.

"I witnessed my own funeral..."

Wang Xi began to narrate.

"Only I can see it, as if I accidentally stepped into another world, where everyone disappeared. And it's happening at all times, and I can't get rid of it."

That said.

The peddler's expression immediately changed.

This was the first time Wang Xi had ever seen a peddler with such a terrified and incredulous expression.

His heart skipped a beat.

It's like going to see a doctor. If the old Chinese medicine doctor takes your pulse and remains silent for a long time, as if he wants to say something but can't, it can absolutely scare you to death on the spot.

"Sir peddler, is this... serious?"

Wang Xi asked in a deep voice.

"..."

The peddler scrutinized him carefully, and finally asked cautiously, "How many times have I seen you, young man?"

"Twice." Wang Xinen sensed the seriousness of the matter and answered truthfully. "It's quite a coincidence that the first time I encountered this strange thing was on the very night I met you, sir."

"I was rushing to escape, but when I heard the sound of the erhu, I was jolted out of that state and returned to normal."

"Alas," the peddler sighed. "It seems we are indeed destined to meet; I unintentionally saved you once."

"What do you mean by that, sir?" Wang Xi asked hurriedly.

"You..."

The peddler struggled to find the right words, and finally said:

This is "meeting a mourner!"

"Seeing a funeral?"

“That’s right.” The peddler nodded solemnly. “‘Encountering a funeral’ means stumbling upon an untouchable and unknowable funeral, and the person involved must be oneself.”

"This is God telling you..."

"You deserve to die."

"?!"

Wang Xi looked stunned.

"Why? I'm young, healthy, and I haven't done anything wrong..."

"It has nothing to do with these things."

The peddler resolutely blocked the railway.

"To tell you the truth, this kind of thing is almost impossible for ordinary people. Only... only great cultivators who have attained enlightenment will encounter it on the eve of their ascension!"

(End of this chapter)