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Chapter 44: Entry? True State!

"Then just try to persuade them more," Shen Yunqing said with a smile, skipping over the joke, and addressed the two, "You should also take a look at the stone tablets. Each class has limited spots, and today is the second day of our academy's admissions, which means you only have today and tomorrow left to comprehend. Make sure you hurry."

Li Yuanzhao quickly asked, "What if the spots for Class A are full?"

"Then you can only go to Class B, but don't worry. There will be a...

Chapter 43: Grade A, B, C, and D

Is it snowing?

No, but to everyone watching, it seemed as though snowflakes were suddenly falling.

These snowflakes appeared only within the area around Li Hao, within three feet of his sword.

Every snowflake carried a chill, a gleam of sword light that reflected the essence of the sword technique known as Falling Snow.

At the level of true form...

In front of Li Hao, the burly youth's pupils contracted rapidly, and he stood there, frozen.

In his vis...

Chapter 42: A Sword of Falling Snow

By the cliff, besides Li Hao and his group, there were many others who stood hesitating, occasionally glancing around.

Obviously, falling off the cliff would mean certain death, and such danger made many hesitate.

On the iron chains, there were seven or eight figures showcasing their abilities, cautiously moving forward.

Some walked gracefully, as if glued to the chains, unaffected by the swaying chains, which moved like waves in the sea.

Others spread their arm...

Chapter 41: Navigating the Jianghu Requires...

The fragrance of the cottonseed oil pastry wafted over from afar, and Li Hao could tell it was made by Uncle Liu himself.

Though Uncle Liu was merely a small vendor, his deep-fried pastries were unmatched. His ability to maintain a stall on the busiest street outside the God General's Mansion for years attested to his skill.

At the edge of the square, when Li Hao and Li Yuanzhao arrived, they noticed significantly fewer youths than before, all heading toward the entrance st...

Chapter 40: Prestige

"Naturally."

Li Yuanzhao furrowed his brows and said, "Do you think I can't manage on my own? How about we go back and have another match? We still haven't settled last time!"

Li Yun snorted. He and Li Yuanzhao had been sparring for the past two years, with neither able to decisively win.

However, considering their ages, he had already lost.

After all, the latter was a year younger than him.

In terms of battle physique talent from bone measuring, he also l...

Chapter 39: Fame and Pastries

"Madam also instructed me to remind you, young master, that you must attend. It is a rare opportunity," Xuejian said with a gentle, respectful tone. "If you don't go, Madam said she will ground you for three months, remove all your painting paper, poetry books, and guqin, and prohibit you from entering the kitchen."

As she spoke, a strange feeling washed over her. The young master had such a wide range of interests and hobbies; he was truly a talent. Moreover, such a precious opp...

Chapter 38: The Academy of Tan Palace

The era name "Qingyuan" was established the year Li Hao was born, a testament to the Emperor of Yu's deep regard for the Li family. This dynasty, standing for over three thousand years, still resembled a mighty lion. Though gradually aging and weakening, its accumulated power provided peace and prosperity to most of its territories, deterring demons from the Eight Desolations and Wildernesses from recklessly entering the inland, and ensuring that the vassal states continued to pay trib...

Chapter 37: Establishing the Soul with Heaven and Earth

One year later.

By the shores of Blackwater Demon Lake, the aroma of fish soup filled the air.

The two elders sat down with their bowls and chopsticks beside the large pot. Feng Boping followed his custom of taking a sip of soup before the meal, scooped a ladle of fish soup into his bowl, and slowly savored it. He couldn't help but exclaim:

"Little Mouse's cooking skills are almost on par with the royal kitchen now."

"Strange, I've been eating it for a year and ...

Chapter 36: Ancestral Rules

"Joking with you is one thing, but I wouldn't dare joke with our ancestors," Li Muxiu said calmly.

The old man with long eyebrows frowned slightly, realizing this was true. Although his second brother usually acted carelessly, he was always very respectful in the ancestral shrine.

He asked, "Could it be this child looks young? Is he nine years old?"

"Eight."

"Eight?!"

The old man's eyes widened with waves of emotion. "Are you saying he's already reached th...

Chapter 35: Ancestral Shrine

A few months later.

By the side of the Blackwater Demon Lake.

Li Hao pulled up a level eight Celestial Stage fish demon and swiftly sliced it with his sword. He then set up a large pot over a fire and started cooking.

Scaling, skinning, and deboning the fish, his movements were as smooth as flowing water.

This time, he didn't add any chili peppers. Instead, he made a nourishing soup, finding various wild mushrooms to throw in and boil together.

The rich ar...

Chapter 34: Flawless Body, Millions of Pounds!

Upon reaching the peak of the Celestial Stage, having 54 veins results in an additional 4320 cycles of power, translating to more than eight hundred thousand pounds of force! However, the royal family possesses the "Eastern Imperial Scripture," the top vein-clearing technique of Dayu, allowing the opening of 62 veins, which accounts for an additional power of about 600,000 pounds.

But this is not Li Hao's limit.

The Taiyin Meridian, with one meridian equivalent to ten ordin...

Chapter 33: Soul Inheritance

"The mischievous monkey..."

Li Hao broke off a piece of the fragrant pastry, savoring it slowly as he continued to recount the rest of the story to the three eagerly listening children.

In the pavilion, Zhao Bo and Li Fu watched from a distance, both smiling wryly.

The young master, who knows where he found these stories, could surely achieve something great if he put this level of thought into his physical training. However, they had seen Li Hao's relaxed demeanor fo...

Chapter 32: The Leader of Children, Li Hao

Upon hearing each word of the child's instructions, He Jianlan's expression tightened slightly. She nodded gently and said in a warm voice, "Auntie will convey your message. You needn't worry and should focus on training well with your granduncle. Listen to him, don't be mischievous, and feel free to practice at the training ground when you have time; it's always open to you."

Previously, they didn't require Li Hao to visit the training ground, fearing he'd be bullied. Now that L...

Chapter 31: Perfection

"Little Mouse's cooking is getting better and better. I've fished all my life and grown tired of eating fish, but the fish cooked by Little Mouse is something I can enjoy," Feng Boping laughed heartily. With a flick of his sleeves, he was the first to sit on a large rock next to the pot. With a flourish of his hand, a cup and jade chopsticks appeared as if by magic.

Although he and Li Muxiu were kindred spirits, there were some differences between them. Feng Boping had a bit of a...

Chapter 30: Two Saints and the Little Mouse

Once he had an idea, Li Hao immediately took action.

He asked Uncle Zhao to prepare paints, ink, brushes, and paper for him. After finishing the daily fishing trip with the old man, Li Hao requested permission from the old man to return to his own Shanhuyuan for some rest.

Li Muxiu didn't comment much on this. His approach to nurturing Li Hao was more of a laissez-faire one.

Although Li Hao showed exceptional talent in body cultivation, he didn't force Li Hao to train...

Chapter 29: Every Member of the Li Family Is a Prodigy

Inside the building, the martial arts collections were vast. Although they were categorized, perhaps due to the obscurity of the Taiyin Meridian, Li Hao spent several hours searching and still found no relevant records. Instead, he managed to record two more lower-grade body cultivation techniques, further enhancing his body slightly.

In the evening, Li Muxiu returned, looking somewhat weary. Seeing Li Hao holding the "Dragon River God Meridian" manual, Li Muxiu shook his head an...

Chapter 28: Qi and Strength Unite, A Hundred Thousand Pounds!

The Qi circulated throughout the meridians!

The energy, as thick as a giant serpent, rapidly coursed through his body. Though it was his first time using it, the rich memories in his mind made it feel as though he had been immersed in this technique for decades. As his body activated the energy, he entered a state of instinctual action.

There seemed to be faint sounds of thunder echoing within his meridians. The energy carved out a large meridian, and as it was opened, the ...

Chapter 27: The True Form of Skills

Hearing Li Hao's words, Li Muxiu was stunned.

He looked at Li Hao fixedly, and suddenly, a smile appeared on his face, yet there was a hint of sadness in his eyes.

"So many stories of the past and present are merely fodder for laughter. It's funny that so many people in the world are not as enlightened as a child."

As he spoke, he turned around.

Li Hao suddenly saw the old man wiping away a tear.

This was a powerhouse comparable to a Sword Saint, and he ac...

Chapter 26: Top-Tier Body Cultivation

A letter from the Sword Pavilion? Li Hao was slightly surprised, and the image of that little girl who liked to cry came to mind.

She had been at the Sword Pavilion for several months. He wondered how she was doing and if she had adapted to her new environment.

Opening the letter, Li Hao began to read carefully.

The delicate, unfamiliar handwriting seemed to be written by the little girl herself. She mentioned she was safe and expressed her longing for him.

Perh...

Chapter 25: Show and Letters

Soon, Li Muxiu landed back on the fishing platform.

A quick glance revealed no sign of Li Hao. His expression changed, and he swiftly surveyed the surroundings, immediately spotting Li Hao a kilometer away, crouched behind an earthen mound, quietly fishing.

"Is he really so impatient?"

Li Muxiu shook his head slightly and was about to approach when he caught sight of a fish demon with a smashed skull in his peripheral vision.

He paused, then appeared beside the ...

Chapter 24: Fishing for a Dragon

Chapter 24: Fishing for a Dragon

It was a big one!

Li Hao immediately sensed from the immense struggle that whatever was in the water was no small creature. His heart raced, but he didn't panic. Instead of yanking the fishing line sharply—which could tear the hook from its mouth—he carefully loosened it a bit and then pulled it tight again.

Instantly, the previously calm black water surface erupted with violent waves, covering an area with a diameter of more than ten met...

Chapter 23: Rapid Experience Gain

Li Hao didn't hide anything and truthfully told the old man.

Upon learning it was the Mighty Bull Technique, Li Muxiu nodded slightly, not commenting further. He tossed a backpack to Li Hao:

"There's bait in there for you to use. Monsters at the Tongli Realm level love it. What you catch depends on your luck."

With that, he motioned for Li Hao to follow him downstairs.

"What about my fish basket?" Li Hao asked.

"Hah..." Li Muxiu chuckled, ...

Chapter 22: Freedom

The gold-backed, red-bellied fish in the basket was released, revealing its true nature as a monster. As it leapt from the basket, it soared into the air, transforming into a body several dozen meters in length. Its scales glinted like an array of knives, and its fins stood sharp as banners. It spoke in a pitiable woman's voice, begging for mercy:

"Senior, I swear I will never harm another life. Please spare me."

The enormous, grotesque fish head nodded up and down as if im...

Chapter 21: Fishing

Second Uncle?

Li Hao was surprised. In the family hierarchy, Li Fu was considered part of his father's generation, so anyone he called "uncle" had to be from the first generation of the Li family.

"Oh."

The old man didn't pay much attention to Li Fu's respectful greeting and simply responded with a casual acknowledgment. Then his gaze shifted, noticing the finely dressed Li Hao, with a dragon blood jade pendant at his waist, and the body refinement manual in his hands...

Chapter 20: Comprehensive Body Refinement

As Jian Wudao left with Bian Ruxue, a group of women from the mansion followed, each trying to get a word in before he departed.

Some even arranged for their children to practice swordsmanship along the path from the mansion, hoping to catch Jian Wudao's attention.

However, none managed to attract his notice.

The Sword Lodge was not easily entered, which is why people longed so desperately to be part of it.

The vibrant colors of the courtyard seemed to fade away...

Chapter 19: Shallow Fortune

Li Hao took the sword, his mind quickly weighing the pros and cons.

He was no longer concerned with hiding his abilities, but rather with considering the advantages and disadvantages.

Demonstrating his sword skills and showcasing his talent would undoubtedly amaze everyone.

Even if he didn't reveal his true martial prowess, using just an ordinary child's strength to wield the sword, he could still convey a touch of the ultimate essence of the Tidal Sword Technique. Wi...

Chapter 18: A Peerless Talent

"Sword Saint Senior, this is Tian Gang's child, Li Hao."

As the maid went to fetch Bian Ruxue, He Jianlan introduced the white-haired elder beside her, "Li Hao's name was bestowed by the Yu Emperor. What do you think of this child?"

Upon hearing the mention of the Yu Emperor, the white-haired elder glanced at the woman, immediately understanding her intentions. He felt slightly displeased but said nothing, instead turning his gaze to the child before him.

Li Hao also ...

Chapter 17: Sword Saint

Bian Ruxue won.

With one sword strike, she knocked Li Dongbai's sword away and also held her sword half an inch from his throat.

The young boy froze, and when he came to his senses, he quickly backed away a few steps, staring in fear at the half-grown girl in front of him.

This scene was beyond everyone's expectations. They were all incredulous as they looked at Bian Ruxue. Li Dongbai had been training here for eight years, yet he was defeated by a girl who had only b...

Chapter 16: Mindset

After the maid left, Li Hao stopped playing chess and walked towards the courtyard.

Li Fu also stood up. When Li Hao wasn't speaking to him, he reverted to his expressionless military demeanor, like a silent shadow, following Li Hao closely.

He had inquired about the previous assassination attempt with the servants in the mansion and felt some lingering fear after learning about it in detail.

Especially during these days of playing chess with the child, he was acutely...

Chapter 15: Defeat

Yannorth Border, Yuan Yue City.

Inside the city, there was a gloomy atmosphere, and outside, the ground was ravaged and pockmarked. In a mountainous forest a hundred miles away, there were large, distinct figures lurking, shadows of demons everywhere. Among them were some slender figures with human appearances, sitting cross-legged at the mountain peaks.

The ground here was stained with blood, bones lay like a forest, and bloodied skins were like rags, hanging casually on b...