Republic of China Era: Entering the Dao through Divine Strike.

"That's nature, that's nature."

The middle-aged fat man hurriedly instructed the old steward to assist Zhuang Hongxiu in going to the yamen to complete the transfer procedures.

In less than half an hour, all the formalities were completed.

The man surnamed Wu seemed to have gotten a good deal, as he left from the inner room with a graceful woman and a steward in a carriage.

When they left, they only packed their valuables and took a few packages; they didn't touch any of the furniture or furnishings.

This is our home.

Xiaoyue's mouth dropped open in surprise, and she giggled, running from the front room to the back room, and back and forth in the yard.

Sometimes he would touch the clean, solid wooden furniture, and sometimes he would pat his nose and make noises in front of the flowerbeds in the yard.

The blooming forsythia flowers made my face look radiant.

The eldest brother, Li Cheng, also couldn't believe his eyes.

After a long silence, I finally pinched my thigh hard and came to my senses that this was not a dream.

Previously, when Li Xin brought back a beautiful and charming girl, he could hardly believe it.

Because the girl who was rescued actually volunteered to be his servant...

She comes from a wealthy family, how could I possibly accept this?

In previous years, things would have been different.

Neither of the two brothers dared to glance at such a young lady from a wealthy family. If they saw her, they would have to move to the side of the road and bow respectfully.

These days, his second brother is putting on such a spoiled young master act that it's almost giving him the illusion that...

Does my family really have some impressive family background?

Could it be that the Li family of Yanshan had some extraordinary ancestors?

My second brother has regressed to his ancestral ways.

The most outrageous thing is that the middle-aged man surnamed Wu was clearly an official, so why did he practically sell the courtyard to his family, begging them to do so?

It only cost one hundred and twenty taels of silver.

Even if Li Cheng is not very sensitive to prices.

He also knew that at this price, you couldn't buy such a good house, not even in Yanshan County, Cangzhou, let alone in the capital.

Back then, the Wang family in the village became wealthy and spent two hundred taels of silver to buy a house in Yanshan City.

He went to take a look when he was helping with the move, and it was nothing compared to this yard.

"Why was that person so friendly? Isn't it said that all officials are corrupt?"

Li Cheng was completely baffled.

Fortunately, he has one advantage: knowing that he's not very bright, he asks questions when he doesn't understand something.

"He thought we were reformers, or even red-gate merchants."

Li Xin gave Zhuang Hongxiu an approving look.

He thought to himself that this girl was truly clever and quick-witted.

They hadn't discussed it much beforehand; with just a few words, they had put that official surnamed Wu in a cage.

Thus, the roles of host and guest are reversed.

It's not that I want to buy it, but that I'm begging myself to buy it.

I bought it and also gained a favor.

No wonder that fat Wu misunderstood...

Let alone ordinary people, even ordinary officials and gentry might not be able to understand what the foreigners are planning.

They delivered food, opened hospitals and built schools, helped people with lawsuits, and repaired roads.

It's as if they were benevolent people who fell from the sky, sent to help this old country prosper.

Those who can articulate the idea that the world is a game of chess, with the Gospel Church paving the way, gradually encroaching and conquering, are truly remarkable individuals who have an open mind and a keen eye for the world.

The official surnamed Wu, having grasped the situation in the capital, wanted to withdraw his troops ahead of time.

Then he should be able to see through the foreigners' strategy and know that the house would not be saved sooner or later...

Li Xin and Zhuang Hongxiu's back-and-forth banter had already scratched the itch in the heart of the man surnamed Wu, and he was almost considered a confidant.

In that case, what is the point of valuing mere silver coins?

Having lived two lives, Li Xin knew exactly what was going to happen in the capital and was fully aware of the foreigners' schemes.

However, Zhuang Hongxiu understood the secret just by relying on some common information.

All I can say is that this girl was born into the wrong family and was reborn into the wrong family.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. Brother, pick a room, and tomorrow we'll go to Master Cheng's Martial Arts School in the flower market next door to put on a show."

so so, so so...

Li Xin plotted with his elder brother for a long time, and then went to the market to buy some bedding, vegetables, and meat.

The group cooked a meal and gathered around the table for a delicious housewarming feast.

……

"It's the same as adding agility."

In the afternoon, Zhuang Hongxiu contributed a little more credibility.

Li Xin waited until late at night before carefully adding it.

After moving around the spacious bedroom for a while, I felt extremely satisfied.

His agility of 13 points made his movement and attack speed even faster.

The body appears lighter and more ethereal.

More importantly, when he tried to visualize the other two images on the Divine Strike Manual, he found that the image of the Great Sage Equaling Heaven remained completely unresponsive.

However, the mental image of Erlang Shen's divine intentions became much clearer.

Although it is still not finished, it has made great progress.

"It should be right. Every time my agility improves, I make progress in visualizing the second image..."

Initially, my spirit level reached 20, which allowed me to visualize the Third Prince's divine intentions and activate the first level of the secret technique.

If all goes as expected, once Agility reaches 20, I should be able to activate Erlang Shen's first level of divine will and obtain another secret technique.

After figuring out how to activate the second image of the Divine Strike Secret Manual, Li Xin was excited for a moment.

He punched and kicked, activating the Divine Will of the Third Prince, and punched for ten minutes, exhausting his energy. Only when he was mentally exhausted did he wash up and go to bed.

This is a great start.

Tomorrow, we'll see if the plan succeeds and if we can get on the fast track to improving our skills.

Thinking about becoming an apprentice, Li Xin felt a growing sense of anticipation.

I need to find a way to continue gaining faith, and I also need to learn martial arts.

Walking on two legs is the only way to be stable.

……

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Chapter Seventeen: The Secret Technique Remains Constant, Small Business

early morning.

The morning sun shines into the courtyard, and yellow birds sing softly outside the wall.

Li Xin took a deep breath, inhaling the fragrance of flowers filling the courtyard, and stood still, his fist clenched...

The image of Nezha, the Third Prince, slowly disappeared from his mind.

With a slight loss of mental energy, he closed his eyes, concentrated, and focused his mind. He could feel his energy gradually recovering.

When I opened my eyes again, I was full of energy and vitality.

However, his stomach made a slight rumbling sound.

"This divine fighting technique is indeed useful, but it also puts a lot of strain on the body. However, I have discovered another wonderful use for it. It can support a burst of power for ten minutes without necessarily needing to be activated continuously. Instead, one can enter the burst state at any time and exit it at any time."

"It is ultimately an external force... Although it can enter the state quickly, it still cannot become instinctive, and there will be a delay of one or two seconds."

This problem felt like a bone stuck in Li Xin's throat, a problem he habitually pursued as a perfectionist.

If it were a competition from a previous life, everyone would prepare in advance, listen to the referee's command, and then use all their skills, so it wouldn't have made any difference.

The real battle, however, is not so simple.

Let alone a second or two, even a tenth of a second can be dangerous in a critical moment.

What I want is to act on my thoughts instantly.

Or, without thought or intention, one can spontaneously generate ideas.

It's not like nowadays, where you first visualize the divine will, then activate the secret technique, and then take action.

That's too slow.

In a real life-or-death struggle, this flaw can be fatal.

"If I'm not mistaken, as long as I fully comprehend the first level of the [Third Prince's Divine Intent] and transform it into my physical instincts, this secret technique can be integrated into me and become my own ability."

But how can this divine will be integrated into the body? That is the question.

Li Xin is now like solving a math problem.

他知道1加1会等于2，却不知道为什么1加1会等于2.

The "Third Prince's Divine Intent" only provides a template, but does not provide the actual proof process.

Or rather, the secret manual had already provided the method. But he couldn't understand it, and he couldn't practice it.

"This is the drawback of not having a master to guide you."

Li Xin sighed, thinking that the only option was to continue with the cumbersome method and practice this skill more.

Once your energy is depleted, rest and recover. When your energy is fully restored, repeat the practice...

Although progress may be slower, there is always hope of turning this active skill into a passive skill. It will remain constant and never regress.

Why rush to internalize the intention of this door god into your body and make it an instinct?

The secret technique of "three heads and six arms, reflecting shadows in the void" is really too useful.

It's like a person with three heads.

It can sense everything clearly and distinctly from every angle, 360 degrees around the body.

At the same time, one can respond from any angle and any direction.

In this situation, not to mention defeating the enemy, their ability to survive is incredibly strong.

There is virtually no possibility of being ambushed.

……

"Young master, your favorite fried dough sticks and soy milk are here, along with a big bowl of meat porridge."

We arrived too late; the steamed buns were all gone, and we'll have to wait for the next batch. Nunu thought the young master must be getting impatient, so she rushed back first.

Zhuang Hongxiu walked into the courtyard with a smile, carrying a large food basket.

Xiaoyue was wearing a bright red padded jacket. She held tightly to Zhuang Hongxiu's hem with her right hand and stuffed a fried dough stick into her mouth with her left hand. She looked very satisfied, and her face and mouth were covered in oil.

"Sister Hongxiu bought so many delicious foods, I can't possibly eat them all."

"Buy as much as you want to eat from now on." Li Xin was pleasantly surprised to find that the little girl's complexion was much better than it had been on the run.

Although still very thin, her dry face had regained some color.