Martial God Development Plan

After he came of age, Lie Yufei joined the army. He was extremely brave and was quickly promoted. However, because the emperor at that time was seeking peace, such a brave general was not valued and could only waste his time. During this period, he once resigned and traveled east by boat.

Later, when the new emperor, who was called the "Mad Dog Emperor" by the most belligerent Ning people, ascended the throne, this fierce general was called back. He was not only a master of war, but also a master of the world. He made many outstanding achievements on the battlefield. In just a few years, he was promoted to the rank of general and was appointed as the Marquis of Weiwu. Now he is famous all over the world! Many people even think that he can become the second Duke of Wu'an Wei Huo.

Such a legend was actually sent to deal with the Qingshanbusugai matter, which really shows how important Qingshanbusugai is.

This famous general did not like red tape, so after arriving at Luohe Pavilion and confirming the authenticity of Qingshan Bugei, he went to meet Ji Zhao accompanied by Liu Hanying.

This man looked to be about 30 or 40 years old, in the prime of his life, and extremely tall, more than seven feet tall at a glance. In this era when the average height of men was only a little over 1.6 meters, he was truly a giant.

Ji Zhao said: "I, a humble commoner, pay my respects to the Marquis of Weiwu."

"No need to be polite." Lie Yufei sat down beside Ji Zhao's bed, his voice was majestic without anger... This person was likely to have the same level of martial arts as Ji Zhao, or even higher. "The mountains remain unchanged... This weapon requires a very high physique for bloody battles. I'm afraid only heroes of the time can wield it. It's a great achievement that you can activate it. If this hadn't happened, I'm afraid that even after another hundred years, until this weapon was lost in the warehouse and covered in dust, no one would be able to find out whether it was real or fake."

He paused and asked, "Do you want any reward?"

Ji Zhao said: "Your Excellency should be able to see that I am a useless person now."

"good."

"I wanted money, but now I want something else."

Ji Zhao did not say what this thing was, but any warrior would understand.

Lie Yufei looked at Ji Zhao and shook his head slowly: "I have felt the inner energy of Lord Wu'an. Even with my cultivation level, I find it a little difficult to bear, let alone you. I dare not say that your meridians cannot be saved in the whole world, but at least as far as I know, no one can save you."

————Master Han Gongqiu’s method may not work, so Ji Zhao wants to find another way. In this way, even if this method fails, at least there is still hope on the other side.

"But sir, other than this, nothing else means much to me." Ji Zhao said, "I cannot become an official, this is my only way out."

Ji Zhao found Qingshan Bugei, which was indeed a great achievement, but this did not allow him to become an official. For example, the children of a martyr can get extra points in the college entrance examination (give rewards), but how can they be allowed to become officials directly?

Unless he really has the ability... Then the question is, Ji Zhao, who started playing professionally after graduating from junior high school, how could he compete with that group of well-read people in the theory of governing a country, and in the other party's field?

Even if he insists on getting a small official position by relying on his merits, he will probably make a fool of himself and be dismissed.

Lie Yufei said: "You can ask for money."

Ji Zhao asked in return: "What use is money to me?"

Asking for money is certainly useful, but the court is in such a difficult situation now that it is impossible to give Ji Zhao too much. Moreover, floating wealth is something that will not only eat up all the money, but it will also easily attract thieves to snoop. Even if Ji Zhao managed to keep it and use the money to drive people to find the "mirror" for himself, what if he attracts two people who care about this matter and come in to use the soul-stealing technique on Ji Zhao... Well, everything is over.

To put it bluntly, in such a world, without strength, Ji Zhao's wish will never be fulfilled.

"...... Hum." It was undoubtedly an extremely rude and risky move to ask the general in this way, but Lie Yufei did not get angry, but smiled slightly, "Ji Zhao... do you want to join the army?"

This question really stunned Ji Zhao.

join the army?

Do you think I look like I can join the army now?!

However, the mighty Marquis Lie Yufei came all the way here, it is impossible that he wanted to have fun with Ji Zhao, so Ji Zhao asked, "What is your intention, sir?"

Lie Yufei glanced at Liu Hanying, who understood and said immediately, "In that case, I will step aside for a while."

"......No need. Even if we really want to do this, we can't hide it from Pavilion Master Liu." Lie Yufei stopped Liu Hanying and turned to Ji Zhao, "You awakened Qingshan Bugai that day. Although all knowledgeable people in the world know that it was the credit of your blood battle physique, the public doesn't think so. I came all the way from the north. The further south I go, the more rumors I hear about you being the reincarnation of Duke Wu'an. The world is willing to believe that you are the reincarnation of Duke Wu'an. Then, the court can make you the reincarnation of Duke Wu'an."

"Do you...understand?"

Volume 4: Chapter 33: Wu's Order

How could Ji Zhao not understand?

The people need a spiritual leader, a leader who can make people feel that "this battle can be won" just by standing there. In this war that has dragged the entire Yan and Ning states into the quagmire, people need such a spiritual sustenance to pin their hopes on for survival.

Duke Wu'an Wei Huo was a very suitable candidate, but he was already dead.

...However, he can also 'survive', at least, in people's 'cognition', he can 'survive'.

Ji Zhao whispered: "Fake is fake after all."

"They won't know." Lie Yufei shook his head. "They will only know that you won all the battles. In every battle, you were either at the forefront or planning the battle in the central army tent. They will think you are invincible. There will be countless storytellers in the folk who will make up stories with perfect details, telling about your strategies and even your bravery. If you lose a battle, it must be because you were not there... You don't have to do anything, just show up at the right time and pretend to say a few words."

That's right, this is Lie Yufei's real purpose. This was his original purpose. It was just that before that, he conducted some simple tests on Ji Zhao. If Ji Zhao is an insatiable and confused fool, then it is better not to have this "Duke Wu'an".

In the end, perhaps Ji Zhao's response satisfied Lie Yufei, so he revealed his real purpose.

Ji Zhao did not refuse immediately... He knew that even if he agreed to the other party, he would still be a fake, just a mascot. But if his meridians were really hopeless, then he would have to consider using other means to find the mirror.

"I need some time." Ji Zhao whispered.

"I know." Lie Yufei's eyes were dim. "Pavilion Master Liu said that you are precocious, sensible, and know when to advance and retreat. This is indeed true. This is a major event related to your entire life. If you decide casually, it would be inappropriate. You need time to consider it, and the rumors in the market will need to spread for a while. However, you must understand that this opportunity will not always be there... Last year, the government planned to march north, but it was delayed because of Tang Cheng's incident. This year, it will not be delayed any further. If you want to make a decision, I hope it can be before this year's autumn harvest."

Ji Zhao said, "I understand."

"Good." Lie Yufei stood up. "Well, that's all I have to say... Take this."

He handed Ji Zhao a token with the word "Wu" engraved on it. Ji Zhao recognized the token because Liu Hanying also had one. It was the symbol of the champion of the Young Heroes Conference, known as the "Wu" token. For warriors, it was a symbol of honor, representing that they had ruled a certain era.

Even Ji Zhao saw this.

[Martial Order: The symbol of the champion of the Youth Heroes Conference, a symbol of honor.]

Like Liu Hanying, Lie Yufei was once the leader of the Young Heroes Conference.

Ji Zhao took Wu Zhiling and was a little confused: "General, what are you doing...?"

Lie Yufei said calmly: "When you have made up your mind, just bring this token to find me in the north. With this, you can save a lot of trouble."

The Martial Order can barely be considered a symbol of status. After all, the Young Heroes Convention is the second largest event in the martial arts world after the Heavenly Gate Contest. Almost every champion later becomes a world-famous master. The Martial Order, as a symbol of their status, naturally rises in status... After these champions have achieved success, they certainly don't need this thing anymore. Therefore, the Martial Order is often given to their favorite juniors to use as a talisman. This is an unspoken rule in the martial arts world.

"... Well, I thank the general for his order."

"I have something important to do, so I won't stay here any longer." Lie Yufei said, "As long as the mountains remain unchanged, I will take you away. You must think about this carefully."

After saying that, he walked to the door and added in a low voice: "At your age, you can use Qingshan Bugai. With time, you may not be the first Ji Zhao. What a pity..."

He shook his head and strode out of the room.

"Ming Hui." Liu Hanying, who had witnessed the whole process, spoke softly after Lie Yufei had gone far away, with a slightly serious expression on his face, "This matter is of great importance, you must think it through and understand it. I will just remind you that some things may seem glamorous, but they may not make people feel comfortable inside."

Becoming the Duke of Wu'an sounds glorious, but without real power, he is nothing more than a puppet who has no control over anything.

"I know."

Liu Hanying nodded, without saying anything more, and left the room with a sentence "Rest assured and recover from your injuries".

Ji Zhao was lying on the bed, with one hand under his head and the other holding the Wu Zhi Ling.

【“.......”】

[“You really pushed me so hard, Taoist Dong.”]

.......

On March 20th of the sixth year of Jianwu, Ji Zhao's injuries were almost healed, and he could not wait to find Han Gongqiu and express his wishes.

"Want to find my master to treat your meridians?"

Han Gongqiu sighed, "The hope is slim... Miss, I am not only talking about the difficulty of Xiaoji treating your meridians, but also about getting help from my master. She has been in seclusion for a long time and has not treated anyone in all these years. Even when I was a disciple, she didn't say a single good word. She only said 'Go away and don't come back'. Miss, I really don't know if I can ask her for help this time... However, since I have agreed to this matter, I will not refuse."

Han Gongqiu raised his chin slightly and said, "Go ahead, Xiao Jizhao, pack your luggage. I'll arrange some things for you, and we'll leave the day after tomorrow."

"Yes, thank you Master Qiu!"

"I feel so unworthy of this thank you, but now that things have come to this, I can only bite the bullet and accept it." Han Gongqiu said with a long sigh, "But it's been a long time since I last saw Master, it must have been two years, I was only sixteen years old at that time..."

Ji Zhao was a person who had to bow his head under the eaves, and he humiliated himself and went against his own heart: "Master Qiu, that's not true, I see you are still a little girl now."

Yun Xiao, who was unable to teach due to an injury and thus became an outsider in Luohe Pavilion, happened to pass by at this time. Hearing this, he was horrified and ran out in panic: "No... No! The old woman Han Gongqiu attacked my disciples! She used the Soul-stealing Technique! She used the Soul-stealing Technique!"

"...girl, I need to run something."

"...Master Qiu, please do as you please."

Volume 4: The Counting of Talents: Chapter 34: Red Moon Wanderer

Ji Zhao was preparing to leave Luohe Pavilion...The strange thing was that no one noticed that he had become a useless person.

There are two reasons for this. First, Ji Zhao previously practiced Zhao Hongyue, and the internal energy of this internal skill is extremely restrained and not easy to be seen by others. Everyone just thought that Ji Zhao had experienced a bloody battle and had made a breakthrough in his cultivation. Secondly... we ordinary people don't need to think too clearly about the reincarnation of Lord Wu'an.

Even among the few who were able to detect it on their own, most of them would not be so tactless as to ask Ji Zhao... However, this Luohe Pavilion was filled with young warriors from all over the world, and it was not surprising that there were two with straightforward personalities among them.

For example, Fu Xie Shi.

"You...why don't you have any inner breath?"

As soon as the man saw Ji Zhao, he exclaimed as above. Ji Zhao smiled helplessly and replied, "There are unexpected events in the world."

"...Has Zhao Hongyue gone insane through his training?"

Fu Xieshi made a not-so-friendly but very reasonable guess. Zhao Hongyue was originally a magical skill. It seemed normal that one would become possessed by the skill and then be forced to disperse it.

"It's not an obsession... You'll understand sooner or later."

"That sentence again..." Fu Xieshi and Ji Zhao had been together for quite some time, and she was irritated by the sentence 'you will understand sooner or later'. She was a little annoyed for a moment, "Is there anything that cannot be said clearly now?"

Ji Zhao shook his head but didn't say much.

In fact, it was not that he couldn't explain it clearly, but Ji Zhao felt that there was no need to do so.

Nan Xue, on the other hand, was very perceptive and noticed it on the first night Ji Zhao returned to the dormitory.

"Brother Ji...is there something wrong with your meridians?"

"Yes." Ji Zhao said, "I'm going out the day after tomorrow."

"...To heal the meridians?"

"Ah."

"Can it be cured?"

"do not know."

"...It will heal."

Ji Zhao was slightly startled, then responded: "Well... I appreciate your good words."

......

On the day of departure, Ji Zhao and Han Gongqiu went to meet Liu Hanying.

"Maybe I should go with you..." Maybe it was because of Ji Zhao's special physique that he was prone to disasters, he encountered disasters twice in a row when he went to Wuling City, now Liu Hanying was really worried, even with Han Gongqiu accompanying him, he still felt a little uneasy, "It's a pity that the deputy pavilion master went out to look for the Taoist Dong, otherwise I could go with you."

Han Gongqiu smiled and said, "Does the Pavilion Master look down on me, a young lady?"

Liu Hanying smiled helplessly. Although he knew Han Gongqiu was joking, he still explained, "The incident with Master Yun before was really disturbing. Now that people are causing trouble, the government has transferred all the available troops to the north, so that the entire Central Plains martial arts world is in chaos. We in Luohe Pavilion may be watched by many people... In short, Master Qiu and Minghui must be careful."

"Don't worry, Pavilion Master." Han Gongqiu chuckled, "I am not a rookie girl."

The wonderful age of Han Gong Qiu, right?

Ji Zhao secretly complained in his heart, and then responded. After Liu Hanying gave a few more instructions, the two of them left the room and went down the mountain. There were only two of them traveling this time. Ji Bei offered to go with them, but was rejected by Liu Hanying.

"Come to think of it." When they reached the foot of the mountain, Han Gongqiu suddenly smiled and said, "Xiao Jizhao, do you think it would be inconvenient for a man and a woman like us to travel together? What if someone misunderstands us? Wouldn't it be hard to explain even if we are right?"

Ji Zhao: “….”

【“Tolerate each other for the sake of the country…!”】

He comforted himself like this, and then forced a smile on his face, saying: "Yes, after all, Master Qiu is so young and beautiful. If she is misunderstood, it will be really troublesome. But now Luohe Pavilion can't send more people, so Master Qiu can only suffer a little loss."

"Hehe..." Han Gongqiu curled her black hair with her fingers, looking quite pleased, "Since Xiaoji said so, I will just be patient."

"Speaking of which, Master Qiu," Ji Zhao asked, "I never asked before, but now I think it's about time. What is your master's name and where does he live?"

Speaking of Master, Han Gongqiu put away the smile on his face, and his voice became a little more solemn: "I don't know my Master's real name. Because she received Zhu Hongyue's inheritance, she called herself Red Moon Wanderer. The book Zhao Hongyue that you are practicing now was also given to me by her, and was eventually deposited in Luohe Pavilion."

"......In that case, I would like to thank this senior very much." Ji Zhao did not expect that this person had such a connection with him, and was a little surprised for a moment.

Han Gongqiu continued, "She lives in seclusion in a valley in Zhishou Prefecture, Lizhou. The valley has no name, but because Master calls herself Red Moon Wanderer, I call the valley Red Moon Valley. As for the specific location, it is near Fenghe County... Even if I say so, you don't know where it is, right?"

Of course not. These days, wanting a map that could mark out a state down to the county level and even the surrounding valleys was simply a dream. How could Ji Zhao know what Han Gongqiu was talking about? He only knew about Lizhou in the conversation just now.

"Master likes quietness and hates people who are startled and talkative. However, you don't need to worry about this, Xiao Ji. Anyway, be more polite when the time comes. I can't say much about the girls... It depends on luck."

Ji Zhao sighed softly: "What a fate..."

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Zhishou Mansion and Luohe Pavilion were not far from each other, and after traveling for half a month, Ji Zhao and Han Gongqiu finally arrived at Zhishou Mansion. They did not encounter any troubles on the way, except for a few ignorant hooligans who wanted to tease Han Gongqiu because of her beauty. Ji Zhao did not want Han Gongqiu to cause any unnecessary troubles, so he volunteered to beat them up, for which Han Gongqiu teased him, "Little Ji Zhao, are you trying to be a hero and save the beauty?"

In early April, the two finally arrived at the Red Moon Valley... This valley was located in the crevices of remote mountains. The surroundings were desolate and lonely, and it didn't look like a place suitable for people to live.

"Living in seclusion..." Ji Zhao couldn't help but ask, "How long has Master Qiu been learning martial arts here?"

"Six years," Han Gongqiu said. "Looking back, it was really hard time."