C15 Master tiger subduing
Riding a horse, the rice in the summer fields swayed with the wind, like a green sea, another good year.
"Big Brother Ke Er, please don't go."
As Gong Lingruo pleaded, Li Ke followed his grandfather, Li Chen, and left the Gong Family's village. He left the wooden house that he had lived in for two years, and left Wolf Mansion to return north.
The battle between Li Ke and Song Shuhang had made him a martial arts genius. At the age of twelve, he had advanced to a level seven martial artist. He was a talent that hadn't appeared in decades.
But after the battle, Daoist Priest Chen Chen Chen did not show any surprise. He only said to Li Chen, "Mister Li's luck is really good." He could tell that Li Ke cultivated the Hidden Tiger Map, the most dangerous martial art in the world. Among the one hundred people who had studied the Hidden Tiger Map, ninety-five of them would go berserk and die. The remaining five would advance by leaps and bounds, but they would also run the risk of going berserk at any time.
From this, it could be seen how dangerous the Hidden Tiger Map was. Li Chen having his own grandson cultivate the Hidden Tiger Painting could only mean that Li Chen was vicious.
On the way back to the Song Family stronghold, the Song Family members were still somewhat envious. After hearing the Daoist Priest Jue Chen's words, they all changed from envious of Li Ke to sympathizing with him. At the same time, the Song Family also decided not to let Li Chen be the one they wanted the most. A person that could cruelly make his own grandson cultivate the Subduing Tiger Diagram would absolutely not be a kind-hearted old man. It was very likely that he was an old demon that ate people without spitting out their bones.
The knot in Song Shuhang's heart had been lifted by quite a bit. The pressure on his heart had lessened upon losing to Li Ke.
After confirming the principle of not offending Li Chen, when Li Chen and Li Ke left for Huai Nan, someone from the Song Family sent them off with a few precious ginsengs.
The Gong family was very generous and wanted to give Gong Ling Ruo to Li Ke, but was rejected by Li Chen.
Although Gong Lingruo was a good child, the Gong family was not kind. It was better not to have any relationships with the Gong family. With Li Ke's talent, what kind of granddaughter-in-law couldn't he find?
This time, Li Chen and Li Ke did not board the boat, but went through the water, planning to return to Huai Nan after Dingyuan and Yongkang. Compared to sailing from Fengyang and returning to Huai Nan upstream, this would be a waste of time.
Having been away from home for two years, Li Ke had long ago lost his wild temper, so he didn't care about being delayed on the road for a few days. Thus, the two of them walked very slowly. After passing through the water, they were able to reach the path of Dingyuan in two days. The two of them rode horses for five days.
When Daoist Priest Apocalypse and Song Shuhang arrived, most of them were not looking at the Li family ancestor and grandson, but at the horse they were riding. They looked a little like they were looking at a cow.
Li Ke felt a little embarrassed after being stared at. They weren't as fast as the others as they rode the horses.
"There's no rush."
Li Chen's explanation was a little lacking in strength. It was not urgent for him to ride his horse out of the old bull's range of speed. Li Chen asked, "Where is Daoist Mortal Realm going?"
Jue Chen didn't hide anything as he said, "I'll send the two ships to Dingyuan to join the army."
The Huainan Liu family had a Huban in Dingyuan, and every year they would recruit a group of ambitious youths from Huizhou to join the army. As long as one served in Huban, ordinary soldiers would be provided with five acres of land, and their families would be able to farm for free until the soldiers left the army.
Soldiers who were discharged from the army due to various reasons could receive a considerable severance pay based on their merits as soldiers. Even if they had never fought a war and left the army, they would still receive a severance pay equivalent to five years rent for five acres of land.
Other than the generous amount of revenge, being recruited into Hubai and having the opportunity to learn the military's secret manuals were things that ordinary people could only hope for.
There were many people who were willing to join the army for the sake of food and secret manuals.
Li Ke did not think it was good there. He had only practiced the Three Styles since he was young and could learn how to fight during hunting. He could also defeat Song Shuanghua who was taught by a master teacher.
It could be seen that the secret scriptures were useless. The success or failure depended on the individual.
Li Ke didn't realize that he practiced the world's most not-so-secret and most dangerous martial arts technique, the "Subduing Tiger Diagram".
If Li Ke knew about the failure rate for cultivating the Tiger Subduing Diagram, he would definitely be scared silly. The failure rate there was one level nine martial artist remaining out of the ten thousand people.
In ancient times, the Pre-Qin Nation had once wanted to use the Hidden Tiger Map to build a strong army. In the end, countless people died, creating three unparalleled devils that became the fuse that led to the destruction of the Qin Nation.
Since they had run into each other, there was no enmity between them. The better, the better.
Li Chen and Li Ke dismounted from their horses and led their horses as they walked together with Daoist Priest Li Chen and Song Shuhang. On the way, Li Chen and Daoist Priest Li Ke chatted about the wonders of the martial arts world.
Li Ke and Song Shuhang followed behind.
After chatting for a while, Daoist Priest Juechen suddenly asked, "Mister Li, you've lived in seclusion in Wolf Residence Mountain for two years. Have you gained anything unexpected?" He kept guessing that Li Chen must have obtained some treasure that allowed her to see him before she left in a hurry. Perhaps because Li Chen knew of some secret text and couldn't find anything, he was schemed by the Gong family to leave.
No matter what the reason was, he wouldn't suffer a loss if he asked.
Li Chen answered: "It's just a tour, 30 years ago, when I was still a level 6 warrior, I traveled the world, accompanied by the Gong Family's third son, Gong Hu, and traveled the martial arts world. I did not know what was good for me, and wanted to see the legendary Divine Wolf Eagles, but I was scared to the point of running away."
"Oh!"
The Daoist Priest was very surprised and asked carefully, "Mister Li is cultivating in the Hidden Tiger Map?"
Li Chen nodded and sighed, "I was lucky enough to survive. With today's achievements, even though Geezer Gong survived, his cultivation was crippled."
"So that's how it is!"
"I originally wanted to accompany him for a few more years. When he gets buried, it's just that the Gong family is too insensible."
Hunter Gong had seen the Tiger Subduing Painting and was unable to suppress the backlash from it. In the end, his cultivation went berserk and he almost lost his life. His body was also injured. Don't look at how strong he looked on the surface, he was already burnt out.
Whether it could last for a year was hard to say.
This farewell might be to say goodbye forever.
Before leaving, Li Chen gave three leaves of Spirit Communication Grass to Hunter Gong. He hoped that after Hunter Gong consumed the Spirit Communication Grass, he could extend his lifespan by another two to three years.
The Spirit Communication Grass that Li Ke brought back had a total of twelve leaves, a small flower, and two half-ripe fruits. Every part of it was a rare saint rank. If the three leaves could not heal Hunter Gong's wounds, eating an entire Spirit Grass would not have the slightest effect.
He thought to himself, "He really is a ruthless person. Every person who can successfully cultivate the Hidden Tiger Map is even weirder than the last." Since he was unable to say what he was thinking, Daoist Priest Juechen changed the topic and asked, "May I ask, Mister Li, what is the purpose of going to Dingyuan?"
Li Chen did not hide anything, and said: "This time we are returning to Huai Nan, and have been away from home for two years, it is time to go home and take a look. However, there is no rush, this place is not far from Huai Nan, if you travel a few more days, you will eventually arrive. "
Daoist Juechen laughed. "Mr. Li is indeed an expert. I'm impressed."
The Taoists paid great attention to the emergence of advanced cultivation. Being able to act as carefree as Li Chen was a great wisdom, how could they not be envied by the Daoist Priest. Although Daoist Priest Wu Chen's cultivation level was one level higher, Li Chen's cultivation level was much higher. Among the two of them, Li Chen had a higher chance of becoming a king level martial artist.
Looking at the two generations of grandfathers and grandsons who were all practicing the combination of the Hidden Tiger Map, Daoist Priest Juechen felt his horizons expand.
In the time it took to speak, they had already arrived outside Dingyuan City. From afar, they could see a ten-li long flat piece of land, situated in the center of the plains. It looked like a scabby scar skin disease.
Although Dingyuan City was huge, the internal isolation was a mess. The streets and towns outside the city were so messy that it made people dizzy.
"This is Dingyuan?"
This was the first time Li Ke had been here, and he felt that it was too chaotic. He traveled with his grandfather, Li Chen, and had seen many large cities, such as Huai Nan, Feng Yang, and so on.
The most chaotic of them all, the number was fixed at a distance.
Daoist Priest Juechen answered for Li Chen, "This is Dingyuan. It seems like this is Brother Li's first time here, right?"
"Daoist Mortal Realm, why must it be so chaotic? Huai Nan City is tens of times bigger than this place, and there is no place as messy as this. If one wants to find someone in the city, one will probably get lost."
Daoist Mortal Parting laughed. "There are some secrets to this. I'll be right. Take a look at this Dingyuan city first and see what's missing. You'll be able to figure it out." Double Boat, take a look and see if you can figure it out. "
Song Shuanghua replied, "Yes!" It's a good fit for this kind of random test.
Li Ke cried for a long time before he finally said, "I think this place is filled with people."
"…" Li Chen, Daoist Priest Wu Chen, and Song Shuhang were stunned by Li Ke's answer. It was not because Li Ke was right, but because it was too tiring.
Li Chen shook his head and laughed bitterly, "There are thousands of guards stationed at Dingyuan, so they are all ready. How could no one do anything to them?" I told you to read and write more books, but you wouldn't listen. "
The Daoist Priest laughed and advised, "Mr. Li, please don't be angry. How could children be born with knowledge? Teaching and teaching is our responsibility as elders. Let's enter the city!"
Li Chen shook his head and said, "I will not enter the city. I will take Ke Er and continue walking towards Huai Nan, and we will part ways once more."
Daoist Priest Juechen clasped his hands and said, "Mr Li, take care. It is fated that we will meet again in the martial arts world."
"Goodbye."
After bidding farewell to Daoist Priest Juechen and Song Shuhang, Li Chen and Li Ke walked around the city. Li Chen asked in puzzlement, "Ke'er, what you usually read the most were biographies and plans. Why would you answer like that today? It can't be that you really couldn't see it, right? "
Li Ke smiled and said, "Grandfather and the academy's mister often said that there is a golden house with a face like jade in it's book, reading ten thousand books and travelling ten thousand miles, how can I not know that the heavens are lacking and that the streets are purposefully becoming messy. On one hand, it's to hinder the enemy from attacking the city, and on the other, it's easier to defend."
Li Chen asked, "Since you know, why don't you say it?"
Li Ke replied with a smile, "Didn't you say that you didn't want them to think too highly of me? People are afraid of being famous, but pigs are afraid of being strong. "
"I didn't."
"That's what you said, sir."
"The teacher of the academy would say that 'Mu Xiu is like the wind that blows against you', but he would not say that 'a man is afraid of a famous pig being afraid of a strong man'."
"That's what Grandfather Gong said. Anyway, it's you guys who taught me."
Li Ke acted shamelessly, causing Li Chen to laugh loudly.
After Li Chen finished laughing, Li Ke continued, "I don't think that Dingyuan's arrangements are good, but rather that it's not good. The great plains around Dingyuan were mostly farmland and ponds. There were very few large areas of forest. "If we have enemy engineering, it would be very difficult to make the equipment on the spot, but the arrangement by Ding Yuan is giving convenience to the enemy."
Li Chen nodded in satisfaction.
At this time, Song Shuanghua who was in the outer city's residential district also answered, "It must be far from enough. It is only by using the messy residential district as an obstacle that it can hinder the enemy's attack speed."
Daoist Mortal Parting nodded. "Very good!"
Song Shuanghua said complacently, "Although the Li family's kids are strong, they are not stupid enough to study. Sooner or later, they will go berserk with their cultivation. Let's see how long they can continue to be arrogant for. Master, the Hidden Tiger Map is so dangerous, why are so many people cultivating it?
The Daoist Priest Jue Chen said, "The Tiger Subduing Painting is an imprint left behind by an Emperor Level Grandmaster, Grandmaster Yu Hu. He loves to scribble randomly in famous mountains. There are more than 20 places in the Nine Flower Mountain with countless hidden areas."
Song Shuanghua asked blankly, "This Subduing Tiger Grandmaster is really strange, why would he use such a method to pass down a cultivation technique?"
"Everyone knows the answer. In the eyes of an Emperor level martial artist, common views aren't important."
Daoist Mortal Parting was unable to give an answer because he was not an Emperor level martial artist, much less Grandmaster Hidden Tiger.
On this day, the Li family's ancestors passed by Dingyuan, and it was the start of the recruitment event.