Advance Cultivation: From a Miscellaneous Servant in a Chaotic World to a Lawful Martial Saint

Chapter 45: Golden Light Spell

A moment later, Zhao Guangyi indeed came out of Li Bo's room, his smile half-hidden in the orange light.

"Brother Li, stop! Stop!"

I'll come see you again in a few days.

He walked over with his hands behind his back, and as he passed Wu He, he said with a faint smile, "Chief Wu, you're quite promising at such a young age."

After saying this, he led his men away, the sound of soldiers' iron boots pounding the ground and the wheels of the luxurious carriage gradually fading into the distance.

Wu He withdrew his gaze and looked at the silent Li Bo beside him: "Godfather, what brings him here?"

"Let's just chat."

Li Bo turned his hands behind his back, his dark, thin face showing a slightly deep look: "He wants me to come out of seclusion again, to take command of the army, and to serve as the deputy defense commissioner of Xiongzhou Town."

"You didn't agree?"

"I didn't agree."

Li Bo said in a deep voice, "Zhao Guangyi wants to take control of the Zhenguan Army and serve as the military commander of Xiongzhou. He is eager to cultivate his own faction and compete for power with Guo Guiyuan."

"Xiao Wu, the situation in the Zhenguan army is complicated right now. You'd better not get involved in this factional struggle."

After saying that, he patted his leg and said, "I am a lesson for you, my father."

Upon hearing this, Wu He gave a wry smile: "I'm afraid it's already too late."

"Is it too late?"

Wu He immediately told him what had happened that day. After hearing this, Li Bo looked relieved, as if he understood something.

"I see. I didn't expect that gentle little girl to have such abilities."

"Fine, it's come to this now. Just focus on your cultivation and participate in the Imperial Guard selection. If you are selected, I'll use my connections to find you a way in."

"That Zhang Yongde owes me a lot of favors. I was the one who pulled him out of a pile of corpses back then."

Instead of scolding Wu He as he had imagined, he patted him on the shoulder, giving him a "I'll cover for you" look.

Looking at the dark-skinned and thin man before him, Wu He felt a deep sense of gratitude: "Thank you, godfather."

There's no need for thanks between us.

"Um... Godfather, I have another request."

"explain."

"I'd like to practice Qi cultivation. Do you have any suitable methods?"

Wu He spoke frankly.

Li Boton looked surprised: "You were practicing your swordsmanship so well, why did you suddenly think of cultivating Qi?"

"It's always good to have more skills."

How many sports are you practicing now?

"Four gates".

Wu He honestly replied.

Currently, he has mastered four martial arts: the Great Perfection of the Collapsing Dragon Force, the Perfected Splashing Blade Technique, the Great Perfection of the Wild Goose Formation Skill, and the Minor Perfection of the No-Return Arrow Technique.

Two of them have reached their limit of improvement, and Wu He really needs other ways to increase his combat strength.

After all, the selection of the Imperial Guards was imminent, and time was running out.

"You have already committed the taboo of being greedy in practicing martial arts by learning four martial arts techniques."

Li Bo was unaware of the existence of the Book of Debts, and his tone turned slightly cold.

Wu He scratched his head: "I can still train, don't worry."

Li Bo gave him a deep look, and finally agreed. He went back to his room and took out a copy of "The Golden Light Mantra" for him.

Li Bo explained that this is the introductory Taoist method of the Celestial Master's Mansion. If one can master it within a month, it proves that one has the talent for refining Qi and can continue.

If it doesn't work out, then give up on the idea as soon as possible.

A month?

When Wu He saw that the Book of Debts had successfully included him, he immediately grinned.

"Advance payment!"

[Martial Arts Skills Already Advance: Introduction to the Golden Light Mantra]

[The Qi transforms into golden light, covering the body like a veil; initially it touches metal and stone, untouched by dust or dirt.]

[Next Stage Advance Payment: Minor Success in the Golden Light Mantra]

[The golden light is condensed and solidified, as impenetrable as a city wall, impervious to all evil and difficult to break through by any magic.]

A novel and profound essence of Taoist teachings entered my mind, and at the same time, I felt a fleeting coolness in my dantian.

It's like a pool of clear water, not appearing out of thin air, but something I've never felt so strongly about before.

"This is what is known as the primordial Qi."

Wu He attempted to activate it using the Golden Light Mantra.

At the same time, he felt a cool sensation wash over his entire body, and a faint golden light appeared and disappeared on his body, forming a tight protective shield based on Wu He's figure.

"The Golden Light Mantra is the introductory technique of the Celestial Master's Mansion. It aims to help disciples sense and cultivate the primordial Qi. It has no offensive properties, but it can condense golden light for defense."

"If we encounter that shaman's evil magic attack again, we will have a way to deal with it."

Wu He curiously touched it, then drew his Plum Blossom Blade and slashed at it. Golden ripples spread out, and the blade felt like a piece of iron, possessing some defensive capabilities.

But it's not enough.

Wu He could sense that this level of defense was only equivalent to the Skin Tempering Realm, not very strong, and not even as solid as his own flesh and blood.

On the one hand, he was just starting out with the Golden Light Mantra; on the other hand, it was probably due to the difference in innate Qi.

This is something that people are born with, but the amount varies, and it is also one of the standards for measuring whether one has the talent for Qi cultivation.

"I wonder if that so-called holy medicine can have an enhancing effect."

Wu He took out a black jade bottle from his bosom. The shaman from Baicao Mountain had said that it could be used for refining Qi, so it should be useful.

……

Sizhang Village.

Flames stretched out and thick smoke billowed.

The cries of agony rose and fell.

"Please, please spare us, we..."

Pfft!

A curved knife slashed the old man's neck, instantly separating his head from his body.

The Liao soldier holding the knife raised his blade, licked the blood, and grinned savagely, looking like a monstrous demon.

"ah--!!"

Several soldiers were dragging a young village woman nearby, who was kicking and struggling, her voice hoarse from crying.

The entire village has become a living hell.

Among them, a dozen or so people dressed in purple robes walked over. The Khitan soldier immediately sheathed his sword and stepped forward respectfully, saying, "My lord, as you instructed, we have brought all the post stations within a radius of thirty miles of this area under our control."

"Um."

The leader lifted the brim of his hat, revealing the face of a thin, middle-aged man, Wen Xin.

His cold gaze swept around, and after a moment he said in a deep voice, "Call your men over here."

"yes!"

Immediately, this group of more than twenty Han Chinese soldiers from the Liao Kingdom gathered together, relaxed and casual, with chickens, silver, jewelry, and all sorts of other things in their hands.

"Sir, everyone is here. What are your orders?"

Wen Xin nodded slightly, his hand, hidden in his wide sleeve, gently moved, and in an instant, a wisp of gray smoke was released, instantly enveloping everyone inside.

"Ahem!"

"Cough cough!!"

Then came a violent coughing fit, catching everyone off guard; veins bulged on their faces, and they struggled to breathe.

In less than ten seconds, they all collapsed to the ground.

Immediately afterwards, more disguised Khitan soldiers appeared around them.

"Get to work."

"We cannot abandon our efforts in preparing this sacred medicine. If we fail now, even if it damages the Great Zhou's dragon vein, we will have no face to face the Khan."

Wen Xin coldly flicked his sleeve, his face as cold as ice.

"Yes! I obey the High Shaman's command!"

……

The next day, at noon.

cluck cluck cluck~~

The lid of the earthenware pot vibrated slightly, releasing plumes of black steam.

"It's almost time."

After boiling for half an hour, Wu He reached out and took the medicine pot off the stove. He opened the lid and found that the dark liquid inside had lost its previous viscous and fishy smell, and instead had a strange fragrance.

This is the sacred medicine spoken of by the Khitan shamans.

Wu He carefully poured it out, and only after it cooled down did he raise the bowl and drink it.

shuh~

Before long, Wu He felt a massive chill spreading from his abdomen, flowing through his meridians and throughout his body, instantly making him feel as if he were in an ice cellar.

It was completely different from the fiery heat in my chest.

Once digestion was complete, the cool Qi in the Dantian was more than ten times stronger than before!

Wu He was overjoyed and immediately cast the Golden Light Spell. The golden protective shield enveloped his body and was much more solid and sturdy than the one he had used the night before.

Although the level is still at the beginner level, the strength has been improved dramatically!