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Chapter 14: Clouds in the Palm, Thunder Within Three Feet

Zhao Xing was in high spirits, but Madam Cai was less so.

She had originally intended to save the meat for another meal, but since it was already in the pot, it would be too much trouble to take it out. So, she decided to add a bit more to ensure that Zheng’er wouldn’t go hungry. The boy had started his martial training, and he needed proper nutrition to keep up.

"Eat, eat, eat—let's see if you can eat yourself to death, you mud-legged peasant," she muttered under her...

Chapter 13: Top of the Class

"The Minor Heat exam has concluded. The content was a 'Grain-Eating Bird Calamity.' The results are based on the damage each clerk’s field suffered."

"Those who suffered less than ten percent loss of yuan rice will be graded A."

"Those who suffered less than twenty percent loss will be graded B."

"Those who suffered less than half will be graded C."

"Those who lost more than half will receive no grade for this exam and must replant their fields, using cultivat...

Chapter 10: Discipleship and the Minor Heat Exam

As Zhao Xing crafted his first Reviving Straw Puppet, it wobbled and struggled to stand upright. The second puppet, though still walking with a stagger, managed to hold its posture steadily. By the time he made the third one, it could walk at a faster pace.

...

When Xue Wenzhong returned from his rounds in the front courtyard, he was met with quite a scene in the back courtyard: one puppet was dashing around, another leaping between straw piles, a third was swinging under t...

Chapter 9: Liu’s Compiled Technique and Reviving the Straw Soldier

When the old Shennong master singled out someone for special instruction, it naturally drew the envy of many. Leaving midway through a lesson was unusual, which led some of the more sensitive clerks to speculate. Was the old Shennong preparing to take on a formal disciple? Or perhaps he was aiming for some political accomplishment by recommending someone for promotion?

Zhao Xing, however, didn’t overthink it. He simply followed Xue Wenzhong to the back courtyard.

While th...

Chapter 8: Demonstrating Spells in the Courtyard

To save time during the free consultation session, clerks would typically gather in groups of three or five with friends who had similar questions and seek advice together.

Xue Wenzhong moved through the crowd, explaining things here and there, and sometimes letting the clerks practice the techniques themselves.

In the courtyard, the atmosphere gradually became lively, with gusts of wind, rolling clouds, rumbling thunder, and drizzles of rain filling the air.

During t...

Chapter 7: Wind, Thunder, and Grass Soldiers

Zhao Xing sat down on the cushion in front of the statue, relaxed his body, closed his eyes, and cleared his mind of any distractions.

Before long, a gentle breeze brushed against his face, accompanied by the rumbling of thunder.

He felt as if he were standing in the middle of a vast primordial forest, surrounded by hidden dangers.

The temple officiant, sensing something, glanced at the statue of Lord Caoxi and then at Zhao Xing’s figure. “He’s learning quite fa...

Chapter 6: The Temple Passes Down Techniques

The number of Shennong spells is countless, and they can be divided into three categories according to different schools of thought:

The Heaven School, The Earth School, and The Self-School.

The core idea of the Heaven School is to "understand the heavens, control the heavens, and change the heavens."

They believe that the most important factor for plant growth is the heavenly weather.

In ancient times, the Xuanhuang Continent experienced the "Era of Natural Dis...

Chapter 5: The Diligent Emperor

The difference between Derivation One and Derivation Two in terms of luck was vast. Derivation Two Luck already put Zhao Xing ahead of 90% of ordinary people.

To illustrate this with spellcasting: when Zhao Xing cast Cloud Movement, out of 100 attempts, he might only trigger a luck boost two or three times, enhancing the spell’s effectiveness by 20-30%. Players referred to this as a "minor success."

In 1,000 casts, he might experience the "doubling effect" once, which pla...

Chapter 4: Reward in Hand

Before Zhao Xing could react, he unknowingly fell into the illusion.

"Master..."

The beauty in the bathtub clung to him, making him forget everything. His eyes were filled only with this delicate, alluring woman, entirely at his mercy, driven solely by primal desire.

It wasn't until he had exhausted all his strength that he lay down on the bed, supported by the beauty, and drifted into a deep sleep.

When Zhao Xing woke up again, the yellow talisman on his forehe...

Chapter 3: The Grand Dream Academy

The Great Ancestor asked his ministers, "I wish to enlighten the world, making everyone as mighty as dragons. Do any of you have a brilliant plan?"

Duke Bi said, "We could build temples, enshrine ghost soldiers and gods, rewarding the good and punishing the evil, spreading across the nineteen provinces."

The Great Ancestor frowned slightly.

Duke Shao said, "We could compile grand tomes, gathering thousands of virtuous teachings and spreading them throughout the land."...

Chapter 2: Summoning Clouds and Bringing Rain

After the brief interlude, Zhao Xing resumed planting rice seedlings, managing to finish planting the last acre of public land before sunset.

Basic and beginner-level spells upgraded quickly in the early stages. The beginner spell, Vigorous Growth, had already accumulated 200 proficiency points.

Looking at the neatly aligned, lush green fields, Zhao Xing straightened up and clapped his hands in satisfaction.

As was his habit at the end of the day, he glanced at his st...

Chapter 1: The Shennong Official

In the fifteenth year of Jingxin, at the end of May, in the eastern suburbs of Gucheng.

The scorching sun blazed down, sweat pouring like rain, as Zhao Xing bent over to plant rice seedlings in the paddy field.

With each seedling he planted, a series of small numbers appeared beside him.

【Successfully planted a rice seedling, Basic Cultivation Skill proficiency +1】

【Successfully planted a rice seedling, Basic Cultivation Skill proficiency +1】

【Su...

Chapter 160: Seated on the Lotus Platform

After the loud noise subsided, no more explosive sounds from powerful martial techniques could be heard. It seemed that the battle between the Martial Masters had ended.

"I wonder if we'll run into those fanged black spiders again in this passage," Ye Fan mused, not paying much attention to the battle. He stared at the dimly lit passage with some thought. The thrill of killing those fanged black spiders and gaining evolution points had been exhilarating!

While defeating a M...

Chapter 159: The White Light

Lin Luoluo glanced ahead and could clearly see a surge of white energy rushing toward her.

Boom—

A deafening explosion rang out. The body of She Junba was blasted into pieces, and Lin Luoluo had already dodged to another side. She gazed at where she had just been standing and immediately recognized it as an attack from another Martial Master-level warrior.

Her eyes narrowed, and a flash of killing intent appeared in her gaze.

“They’re trying to st...

Chapter 158: Defeating a Martial Master!

Boom—

The terrifying white flames struck the spot where She Junba had just been, causing a massive explosion. However, She Junba had already evaded the attack.

"What terrifying flames..." some warriors gasped, watching as the flames gouged a large crater in the ground, the intense heat still radiating from the area. Their faces paled.

Lin Luoluo, observing She Junba dodge to another location, immediately swung the Soul Severing Sword once again.

B...