Empress in her second playthrough: Something's not right with this plot!

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Master Duanzhang's knowledge and understanding of martial arts far surpassed that of Wei Xiang, which officially opened the door to a new world for Li Yunsheng.

Master Duanzhang's hands roamed over Li Yunsheng's body, pressing on acupoints one by one.

"There are a total of 361 acupoints on the human body, including the twelve meridians and the eight extraordinary meridians."

To learn martial arts, one must first learn breathing techniques, empty the mind, and sense the presence of qi.

If one masters martial arts to a high level, one can circulate internal energy and break through a thousand armors in one breath.

Li Yunsheng listened intently: "Is the qi you're talking about the internal energy that people often talk about?"

Yes, something like that.

"Then how can one sense the presence of Qi?"

"This one……"

To allow Li Yunsheng to experience that feeling more directly, Master Duanzhang placed his palm on Li Yunsheng's shoulder.

The flow of Qi penetrated into Li Yunsheng's body, allowing him to feel the movement of Qi.

However, just after Master Duanzhang's energy entered Li Yunsheng's body, he quickly sensed a powerful force.

He couldn't understand why Li Yunsheng, who had never practiced martial arts, possessed such immense power.

He was even more powerful than the old monster who had cultivated for decades.

Li Yunsheng clearly felt the energy that Master Duanzhang had mentioned, and a warm current entered his body from his shoulder.

It flows through acupoints and circulates throughout the body.

However, he soon noticed something was wrong.

He felt a jolt throughout his body as he clearly sensed the power within him.

It exudes an aura of authority that commands respect, much like an emperor.

Seeing that Li Yunsheng's reaction was not right, Wei Xiang immediately raised his knife to kill the Taoist priest.

Before she could even bring down her knife, Master Duanzhang was sent flying like a cannonball.

boom!

The tightly closed door was smashed open, creating a large, human-shaped gap, allowing moonlight to stream into the room.

Wei Xiang, holding a knife, immediately went to check on Li Yunsheng's physical condition.

At this moment, Li Yunsheng had already concealed his aura, appearing no different from usual.

Outside.

Blood seeped from the corner of Master Duanzhang's mouth as he continued to mutter incoherently.

"I told you you were a cursed star; anyone who got close to you would either die or be seriously injured."

"Hey, my old bones."

"Cough cough cough-"

Wei Xiang's figure flashed, leaving only a fleeting afterimage inside the room.

"Wei Xiang!"

Li Yunsheng hurriedly spoke up to stop him; if he had been even a fraction slower, Daoist Duanzhang would have been carried out lying on his back today.

Looking up at the gray-haired woman before him, whose murderous intent was palpable, the Taoist priest Duanzhang said aggrievedly.

"I'm the victim here!"

Li Yunsheng got up and went outside, looking at the miserable-looking Taoist Duanzhang lying on the ground.

I went up immediately, intending to help him up.

"Is the Taoist priest alright?"

"Don't come any closer!"

Taoist Duan Zhang braced himself on the ground and kept retreating.

"Young master, you'd better stay away from me. I'm not very lucky and can't take any more trouble."

"What exactly happened just now?" Li Yunsheng was eager to get an answer.

He repeatedly sensed the presence of that power within him, but he didn't know what it was or where it came from.

The Taoist priest, Duan Zhang, supporting his back and frowning, got up on his own.

"Young master, you possess a vast inner energy, like a surging river, flowing endlessly."

Cough cough--

"This is the only time I have ever seen such a thing in my life."

Li Yunsheng: Am I just taking a step into the ranks of those preparing to become masters?

"Then where does this power within me come from?"

"Young master, you'll have to ask yourself that."

Li Yunsheng frowned. "If I knew, would I need to ask you?"

He couldn't help but fall into deep thought again, recalling all the details of when he had just transmigrated.

However, I couldn't figure it out no matter how hard I tried.

"Since I possess such power, why can't I use it?"

Master Duanzhang finally caught his breath, as he was caught completely off guard by the attack.

"The flow of Qi in the meridians is blocked, like a silted river, how can it function?"

"Young master, you should diligently practice the *Tongxuan Jing*. This scripture can help you open up your acupoints."

As he spoke, he pointed to Wei Xiang standing to the side.

"When the rivers and lakes are no longer obstructed, I'm afraid even this young lady will not be a match for you, sir."

Then extend your palm.

"The scriptures have been explained to you, young master. There are a total of sixty-one pages."

Li Yunsheng turned his head away, and Wei Xiang handed him a silver note worth one hundred taels.

"give change."

Master Duanzhang: ...

Chapter 32 The Unexpectedly Popular Gauze Cheongsam

No sleep for one night.

Li Yunsheng opened the system again, hoping to find some clues from it.

Name: Li Yunsheng

Physical condition: Weak and prone to illness (5/100)

Mood score: 15000

Remaining lifespan: 454 days

Other features: Lottery, Online Store

Level 1000 lottery luck value: 1

Level 10000 lottery luck value: 15

I searched through the lottery and the entire online store, but still came up empty-handed.

Why did that force appear out of thin air?

Is it a built-in system feature? But why is there no notification at all?

After my physique value increases, is there any connection between the improvement in my physical abilities and that power?

The power that had just erupted rekindled his curiosity.

The Taoist priest was able to spar with Wei Xiang, but he was actually sent flying by Wei Xiang's powerful blows and even coughed up blood.

Looking at the remaining emotion points, I can still draw one more 10,000-level card.

However, single draws would be a waste, so Li Yunsheng decided not to draw anymore.

He picked up the book "Tongxuan Jing" and continued to study it, while carefully sensing the vast, river-like power that Master Duanzhang had described.

……

More than two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

Now, Li Yunsheng has thoroughly memorized the contents of the Tongxuan Jing.

He also figured out the trick to opening up the acupoints.

However, after trying the first acupoint for a long time, it was still just a hair's breadth away from being perfect.

He had just opened his eyes when Liu Quan walked into the hall and said softly.

"Your Excellency, Madam Cui is requesting an audience and has been waiting for quite some time."

Seeing that he was in meditation, Liu Quan did not dare to disturb him, so he simply asked Madam Cui to wait in the side hall.

"Please come in quickly."

Madam Cui entered the hall and gracefully bowed.

"Greetings, Your Excellency."

Li Yunsheng said sincerely.