Starting from becoming a god, I travel through the heavens.

When Zhao Sheng rode his horse to the city of Linquan, there were two rows of barricades placed in front of the city gate. Soldiers stood guard on both sides of the gate, wearing black armor, with swords at their waists and long spears in their hands. They were tall and strong, with bright and piercing eyes.

"Halt!" Black-armored soldiers on both sides crossed their spears, blocking Zhao Sheng's path. He took out a token from his pocket and handed it over. "Someone recommended me to come here. Do you know who can guide me?" His voice was calm.

One of the soldiers in black armor took the token, glanced at it, and then flipped it over to the back, where he saw the word "Source" engraved on it, realizing that it was a talent recommended by someone.

He nodded to the other soldier in black armor, then handed the armor back to Zhao Sheng. "Okay, after you go in, turn left and there's a small alley there. Someone will take you to see the general."

As soon as he finished speaking, the two black-armored soldiers put away their weapons and stood still.

Zhao Sheng thanked him and rode into the city. As soon as he entered the city, he saw two rows of low houses, relatively clean roads, and some old men squatting on the ground. They all had sallow complexions and thin figures.

Black-armored soldiers patrolled the road, but the old men were not afraid of them; in fact, their eyes showed gratitude. It made sense, though, as this place was safe enough compared to the refugees fleeing the famine outside the city.

Further inside were three large tents, with a large pot in the middle, presumably for distributing porridge to the people. Many refugees who had recently entered the city were sitting nearby, waiting for the city to distribute porridge.

Zhao Sheng didn't linger any longer. He rode his horse and turned left into a small alley. There weren't many people there. A man was squatting on the threshold, dressed in black, with a handsome face and a knife on his back.

Was he a guide?

"You were recommended by someone, right?" Zhao Shenggang nodded, and the young man grinned, his eyes flashing with murderous intent. He darted forward like a cheetah, gripped the hilt of his sword, and with a clang, the long sword was drawn and slashed down.

The movement was so fast that it only took half a breath!

Zhao Sheng remained calm, still seated on his horse. He loosened the reins with his right hand, his fingers spread wide, and with a clang, he gripped the blade, preventing it from advancing any further. His other hand, like an eagle's claw, swiftly reached out and aimed straight for the young man's throat.

Humhhhhhh! ! !

The young man's eyes changed, and he tried to pull the knife out with his arm, but then he saw Zhao Sheng grab him with his other hand. He let go and retreated, taking several steps back before regaining his balance.

Zhao Sheng didn't pursue. The young man was probably the guide, and he was about close to the Gang Jin level. If Zhao Sheng were serious, he could kill him.

"Haha, good!" the young man laughed. "This time, the person you recommended isn't a good-for-nothing. Who recommended you? Let me see your token."

Zhao Sheng casually tossed his longsword into the bluestone pavement, where it was planted two centimeters in front of the young man. Five dents were clearly visible on the blade, and the young man's eyelids twitched.

call out! !

Zhao Sheng took out a token from his pocket and tossed it to the young man before speeding away. The young man was testing him, so why couldn't he test the young man in return? If he couldn't catch the token and died, he could only blame his own lack of strength.

He will go find General Qin himself then.

The young man's eyelids twitched violently again. He drew his knife and slashed. With a clang, the blade trembled. Just as the token was about to be knocked away, a large hand quickly grabbed it.

"Zhao Sheng." Zhao Sheng stated his name, and the young man sheathed his sword, held the token in his hand, looked at him, and also stated his name, "Liu Yi."

"No problem. Do you want to see General Qin now or tomorrow?" Liu Yi glanced at the token and tossed it back to Zhao Sheng. "Is there a way to see the general?" The latter was slightly surprised.

"Well, it's best to prepare before you go to see General Qin. Besides, if you go to see General Qin, are you planning to leave that young lady waiting for you outside?" Liu Yi replied gently, giving Zhao Sheng a kind reminder.

"However, judging from your clothes, Brother Zhao, you must be a refugee. Why don't you come to my house to settle down first? My wife is bored by herself, and the young lady can keep her company." He continued, and Zhao Sheng thanked him, "Then I'll trouble you, Brother Liu."

He couldn't refuse the kindness shown to him, and besides, he had nowhere to stay in Linquan City, so staying at Liu Yi's house was a viable option.

"Then Brother Zhao, come with me." Liu Yi nodded and turned to go deeper into the alley.

He has reached the seventh level of the Body Tempering Realm, and his strength is no weaker than that of a seventh-level expert. He is a test subject who is specially recruiting talents. General Qin only accepts experts at the seventh level of the Body Tempering Realm and above.

As for those below the seventh level of the Body Tempering Realm, unless they are exceptionally strong, comparable to him, and have potential for development, it is very difficult for them to pass his test.

The premise for recommending talent is that you are talented, not mediocre. After all, there are only so many positions in the military, and they will definitely be reserved for capable people.

Mediocre people can only start from the bottom, while those with some ability might be assigned a low-ranking officer position and then slowly climb up the ranks.

Zhao Sheng dismounted and carried Ye Lianxin in his arms, holding the reins in his hand. He followed slowly behind Liu Yi. The latter was not surprised. Judging from their strength alone, he estimated that Zhao Sheng had at least the strength of the eighth level of the Heavenly Realm. Otherwise, he would not have been able to fight so easily.

Ye Lianxin's eyes were still closed, a faint blush spreading from her dirty face to her ears, and her breathing was a little rapid. She had woken up during the fight, but she dared not and could not open her eyes.

She wanted to stay in Sheng Ge'er's arms, so she had to continue pretending to be asleep.

Zhao Sheng also noticed Ye Lianxin's rapid breathing, but he didn't think much of it, assuming that she was moving too fast, causing her to exchange oxygen more frequently, so he slowed down his pace a little.

The two quickly passed through the alley and came to another road. After walking a short distance, Liu Yi stopped and stood still. Zhao Sheng also stopped and looked up to see a house with a large courtyard.

The house was much larger than those low-rise houses. The gate was closed at the moment. "Brother Zhao, this is my residence. Please forgive me for the lack of luxury." Liu Yi said with a smile.

"Brother Liu, do you think there's anything wrong with me looking like this?" Zhao Sheng shook his head. He was dressed in rough, tattered hemp clothing. If it weren't for his heroic appearance and formidable strength, he would have been ridiculed countless times long ago.

Liu Yi chuckled, strode forward, pushed open the door, and said, "Brother Zhao, come in. Bring your horse in too, don't leave it tied up outside in case it gets stolen."

Zhao Sheng followed, and what came into view was a slightly messy courtyard with some weeds but not many. There was a bamboo pole lying horizontally next to it, with several sets of clothes drying, belonging to both men and women.

"Brother Zhao, go tie up the horses first. It'll be lunchtime soon. We'll have a few drinks together then." Liu Yi gestured for Zhao Sheng to make himself at home, then went inside. "Wife, your husband is back," came the voice from inside.

Zhao Sheng tied up the horse, pinched Ye Lianxin's little nose, and said, "It's time to wake up. It'll be time to eat soon." The pain made her open her eyes and struggle to get out of his arms.

"Sheng-ge'er, where is this?" Ye Lianxin rubbed her nose, looked around and asked softly. "Oh, husband, don't touch me like that!" A woman's voice came from inside the room.

That must be the voice of Lady Liu Yi.

"Sheng-ge'er..." Ye Lianxin blushed when she heard the voice. She had been watching needlework since she was fourteen and knew what the voice in the room meant.

When a girl turns fourteen, it's considered marriageable age. At this time, experienced mothers often teach her needlework and, incidentally, matters between men and women.

When her parents were alive, she had a fiancé from a wealthy family in Yun County. They were considered a good match. However, not long after, the White Lotus Sect attacked and captured Yun County, and her fiancé's entire family died.

He also died at the hands of the White Lotus Sect!

"Good girl, go feed the horses some hay in the stable." Zhao Sheng heard this voice, patted Ye Lianxin's little head and gave the order. After she left the courtyard, he sat alone on a stone stool with a teapot on the stone table.

There was some tea inside. He poured himself a cup and drank it. Intermittent sounds continued to come from inside the room. Less than three minutes later, the door opened and Liu Yi walked out looking very pleased with himself.

"Brother Liu, you've certainly made a name for yourself. Finishing the battle in nearly sixty breaths is indeed exhilarating." Zhao Sheng chuckled. One breath equals three seconds, so Liu Yi finished the battle in three minutes. Isn't that exhilarating?

"Brother Zhao, you flatter me. I usually stay in that alley and rarely go home. When I do come back, I naturally want to spend some quality time with you." Liu Yi didn't hide anything. He didn't understand the meaning behind Zhao Sheng's words and only thought that the other party was praising him.

Squeak!

The door opened again, and a pretty woman stepped out, her cheeks flushed, a few beads of sweat on her forehead, and a few strands of hair clinging to her cheeks, giving her a unique charm as a young married woman.

"My lord, my husband." Madam Liu bowed slightly and then poured tea for the two of them. The tea was cold. The two sat on stone stools. "Brother Zhao, it will be time for dinner soon. You can go and wash up first," Liu Yi said.

"Then thank you very much, Brother Liu." Zhao Sheng thanked him, drank his tea, and stood up. Liu Yi said to Liu Shi beside him, "Brother Zhao, you're too kind. Madam, please take them over." Liu Shi nodded, "My lord, please come with me."

As Zhao Sheng left with Liu, he called out to Ye Lianxin, the young girl, when they passed the stable. "Brother Sheng, where are we going?" she asked.

"Take a bath." Zhao Sheng patted the little girl's head. He had gradually come to like patting her head, and it had almost become a habit. Ye Lianxin also liked Sheng-ge'er to pat her head. She felt that this could improve their relationship.

She had feelings for Sheng Ge'er. She was sixteen years old, the age when a young girl is in love, and it was also the time when Sheng Ge'er entered her heart. That day, he protected her from falling into the hands of those hungry refugees.

At that time, she had already planted a seed that had not yet sprouted, waiting for it to take root and sprout one day. She hoped to live with her Sheng-ge'er until they died.

This is her little wish!

"Finally, I can take a bath." Ye Lianxin was happy. She hadn't taken a bath since she fled Yun County. She was afraid that her appearance would attract unnecessary trouble, and she was also afraid of implicating Sheng Ge'er. "Then, Sheng Ge'er, should I still go to Linyu County?" she asked softly.

"If you like staying here, then you don't need to go to Linyu County anymore," Zhao Sheng replied with a smile. The world is too chaotic. Although Linyu County is relatively safe, a young girl living alone is prone to being harassed by hooligans and thugs. It's better to let her stay here, with Liu Shi looking after her.

"I think this place is very nice," the young girl said crisply, her clear voice endearing. Hearing this, Liu turned around and smiled, "If you like it, stay a little longer, little sister. There are plenty of other rooms here."

"Thank you, sister." Ye Lianxin smiled broadly. She was so glad that she no longer had to be separated from Sheng Ge'er!

for a long time.

The two arrived at the bathing area, washed away the mud and changed their clothes. Zhao Sheng put on Liu Yi's clothes, the black robe fit him perfectly, and he also wore Liu Yi's black boots.

His black hair flowed freely, his face was heroic and handsome, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, red lips and white teeth, like a dashing young man. After washing away the mud, he seemed like a completely different person.

Ye Lianxin changed into Liu's clothes. The slightly loose dress fell to her ankles, and her small feet were clad in light blue lotus shoes. Her chest was slightly protruding, and her figure was rather petite.

After washing away the mud, the girl resembled a lotus flower that had been cleansed of silt. Her cheeks were fair and delicate, her skin was white with a rosy glow, and it looked as if it could be broken with a touch. "Am I pretty?" the girl asked Zhao Sheng with a giggle.

"He's handsome." Zhao Sheng patted her head again. "Sheng-ge'er is also very handsome, just like the handsome men described in storybooks. He's the most handsome Sheng-ge'er Lianxin has ever seen." Ye Lianxin praised him with her eyes crinkling.

When Liu saw that the two of them had finished bathing and looked as beautiful as phoenixes after washing away the mud and regaining their color, she said, "You two are a perfect match." This was her heartfelt remark.

They're both very good-looking, and it's hard not to want them to be a couple when they're standing together.

Zhao Sheng remained calm; he wasn't some naive boy who would blush at a compliment. Ye Lianxin, on the other hand, blushed slightly. "Thank you... thank you for the clothes, sister. I really like them." She was shy.

"My lord, let's go. It's time for lunch." Madam Liu smiled, finding the little girl quite amusing; she was clearly still a naive young girl.

Zhao Sheng nodded slightly and followed Liu back to the courtyard with Ye Lianxin.

When the three arrived, Liu Yi had already prepared lunch. A round table was placed on top of the stone table, and four stools were neatly arranged. He was sitting in his seat, pouring wine for himself.

Liu Yi suddenly saw Zhao Sheng dressed in a black robe, and a look of surprise appeared on his face. "I didn't expect Brother Zhao to be so... handsome." He exclaimed.

Zhao Sheng was the most handsome young man he had ever seen, even more handsome than he had been back then. It's a pity that time waits for no one, otherwise, who could have outshone him in terms of looks during his prime?

Liu Yi glanced at the girl next to Zhao Sheng again, "This is...that little girl? Brother Zhao, are you siblings?" he asked.

"No." Zhao Sheng shook his head, sat down next to Liu Yi, and a glass filled with white wine was already placed in front of him. Upon hearing this, Liu Yi said, "We're not siblings, but we've come together. It must be fate. Never mind, let's not dwell on this. Brother Zhao, drink this cup." He downed it in one gulp.

Zhao Sheng also drank some wine, but he wasn't drunk. Out of the corner of his eye, he could see Ye Lianxin chatting with Liu Shi, but he didn't pay attention to listen. Instead, he focused his gaze on Liu Yi, who was somewhat drunk.

"Zhao Sheng, let's drink again." Liu Yi was drunk, but whether he was truly drunk or pretending was impossible to tell; one could only assume he was. "Brother Liu, could you tell me what realms exist above the Body Tempering Realm?" Zhao Sheng finished his drink and asked.

"Cultivation system?" Although Liu Yi was drunk, he wasn't completely out of it, so when Zhao Sheng asked, he hesitated for a moment before answering, "Brother Zhao should know that the Body Tempering Realm is about tempering the human body, right?"

"I know," Zhao Sheng replied.

"The Body Tempering Realm is the realm where the human body is tempered to its limit, so we call this realm the Body Tempering Realm. The realm after the Body Tempering Realm is called the Spiritual Connection Realm."

"What is the Spiritual Realm? It is the opening of the Spiritual Acupoints, which are the top of the head of a person's head. After opening the Spiritual Acupoints, one can draw in the spiritual energy between heaven and earth."

"I heard the general say that there are three levels in the Spirit Realm: Mortal Transformation, Source Transformation, and Spiritual Connection. The first level, Mortal Transformation, is the initial absorption of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to wash away the mortal body and rebuild a new body."

"The source of transformation is the further compression of spiritual energy into a liquid state after the mortal body has shed its mortal form, which fills the limbs and bones and strengthens the new body at all times."

"As for spiritual connection... once the liquid spiritual energy has successfully flowed throughout the body and completed the tempering of the new body, the final step is to fully open the spiritual connection acupoints and welcome the baptism of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth."

"And then what happens after you communicate with the spirits?" Zhao Sheng asked again.

Liu Yi shook his head. "I'm not too clear about the realm above Spiritual Connection either. I only remember the general saying that the realm above Spiritual Connection is the Divine Enlightenment Realm. You can ask the general for details when you see him tomorrow," he suggested.

"Let's keep drinking." Zhao Sheng sipped his wine. He knew the cultivation level, but the only important question was where to find a cultivation technique? Or should he wait until tomorrow and see if he could get one from General Qin?

This world is not the world of the novels I read in my previous life. Everything here is unfamiliar, so I need to be more cautious.

However, he can perceive subtle facial expressions through mental power, which can reduce the probability of misjudging people, and can be considered a kind of ability to recognize people.

On the other hand, Ye Lianxin's cheeks were flushed with embarrassment. She glanced at Zhao Sheng furtively, but quickly looked away, afraid of being discovered.

Her little actions naturally did not escape Liu's notice. Liu found her childlike appearance quite amusing and interesting, as she had not seen such an innocent little girl in a long time.

Then, she continued to teach the little girl some tips on how to win over men, while Ye Lianxin secretly glanced at Sheng Ge'er and wrote down what Sister Liu said, her heart pounding.

What if this gets a little exciting? Should I take Sheng-ge'er tonight?

Zhao Sheng was preoccupied with the cultivation method and didn't pay much attention to the conversation between the two women.