Chapter 81

"Whoa! The sewers in the capital must be clogged with gutter oil again this year!"

Ling Xiao sighed with a bitter expression, and Li Yingqiong, hearing this, asked in confusion, "What do you mean?"

"Otherwise, why would your father's breath be so foul? He must have eaten too much gutter oil!" he said with a serious tone.

Li Guishou, hearing this, remained unperturbed and slowly replied, "I'm just stating a fact and expressing my surprise! Believe me, I have no intention of mocking you!"

"It's precisely because you said it so casually that it's so annoying!" Ling Xiao's forehead was covered in black lines as he responded, "Strictly speaking, although my appearance is a bit pitiful right now, the broken bones are a hard injury and won't affect my bodily functions. The internal bleeding is minor and not in any vital areas. The blood looks a lot, but it's just that the clothes don't resist staining. I can be here, lively and well, which is entirely correct, reasonable, and justified!"

Li Guishou, hearing this, carefully examined Ling Xiao and then turned his head to say, "If that's the case, then there's no need for me to treat you! Let's go, girl, we'll go home for a late-night snack!" He then turned his head proudly and led Li Yingqiong away.

Li Yingqiong covered her mouth and giggled, sticking out her tongue at him and skipping away.

"Hey! This quack is getting cocky! Don't worry, your master is still a gynecological expert, and simple bone setting is no problem!" Ling Lingfa gave Li Guishou the middle finger as he walked away and then said to Ling Xiao with a smug look.

"..., hehe!"

Wuqing looked deeply at Ling Xiao's back. This man had unraveled the Wuxiang Emperor's scheme and formulated a corresponding strategy in just a few breaths. Most importantly, she and Tie Shou had only thought of using the earth escape technique after the ninja battle. How could he have been so quick? Was he really that naturally intelligent?

"How did you offend that doctor? According to my intelligence, Li Guishou's medical skills are renowned in the Green Forest! Although his personality is eccentric, he is not an unreasonable person!" Wuqing asked in confusion.

Ling Xiao snorted and said, "I didn't offend him. I'm just the innocent bystander who got caught in the crossfire, the good citizen who was wrongfully accused! It's all because of that stinky girl! She has a demonic personality, but her father says it's because of me! Don't you think I'm wronged?"

Wuqing thought for a moment and asked, "So what did you teach that little girl?"

"Nothing much! Just told her that matters of the heart should be decided by oneself, that matchmakers' words are all nonsense, and that parents' commands are all rubbish!" Ling Xiao scratched his head with his uninjured arm. Was this really too much?

Wuqing, hearing this, angrily said, "Hmph! You're not wronged at all! You, who are disloyal and unfilial, deserve to be ignored!"

Ling Xiao rolled his eyes and said, "Disloyal and unfilial? Ask the Emperor about loyalty and my master's wife about filial piety! I just told her to bravely pursue her own love, don't misunderstand! Marriage is a lifelong matter, and it's about being faithful to one person! Whether it's the matchmaker's words or the parents' commands, they are all based on personal perspectives. Women may resign themselves to their fate after marriage, and men may be bound by responsibility, but these are people with a sense of duty! Most people lack this awareness, which is why there are so many aggrieved women in the world, and why the sex trade is so prosperous!"

These words were powerful and left everyone stunned! A group of people looked at him as if he were an alien, their eyes wide open, and they instinctively moved away from him. They had seen eccentric ideas before, but never such eccentric ones! In this society, polygamy was the norm, and Ling Xiao regretted his words. Being the one who stands out is not easy!

In his previous life, this was just a simple truth, but in this feudal society, it was considered a great heresy and a violation of public morals! After saying this, the Grand Secretaries of the Ministry of Rites would probably come to criticize him tomorrow morning! Even Ye Zhanqing was looking at him in disbelief! This shows how deeply rooted feudal thoughts were!

But to be honest, Ling Xiao was not a person with a mental obsession. Having multiple wives was fine, but he, who had never experienced love in two lifetimes, was very eager for it!

Although he was depressed, what comforted Ling Xiao was that Ling Lingfa smiled and patted his shoulder, praising him despite his pain, "No wonder you're my disciple, you should find a wife you truly love! Those who casually have multiple wives and treat going home like visiting a brothel, I despise the most!"

Everyone took another step back. This master and disciple were a perfect match, both with equally eccentric ideas!

Wuqing didn't say anything more, but her gaze on Ling Xiao was no longer as hateful as before. Being faithful to one person? This was probably what every man and woman desired!

"What are you all talking about?" At this moment, the Emperor, accompanied by his guards, walked out.

"Nothing, just summarizing today's operation with everyone. We're looking for ways to improve and strive for continuous perfection!" Ling Lingfa said confidently.

"Damn! You were clearly talking about marriage!" Everyone thought angrily.

"Hmm, such a big mistake this time! We should reflect seriously. I never thought there would be so many traitors around me. Am I really that bad? A great tyrant?" The Emperor's words carried a hint of self-abandonment, clearly deeply affected by Ling Linggong's betrayal.

Everyone was shocked and fell to their knees, "Your Majesty, we are at fault!"

Ling Xiao hurriedly advised, "Your Majesty, Ling Linggong is a foreign spy who has been plotting to infiltrate our dynasty. It has nothing to do with Your Majesty!" He had to advise, as kneeling for too long was painful! He then continued, "Last time in the Jin Kingdom, I discovered that the son of the Wuxiang Emperor could use the Shadow Clone Technique of the Japanese ninjas. Now, the Wuxiang Emperor has used the Earth Escape Technique, which shows that this conspiracy is related to the Jin Kingdom and Japan. Your Majesty need not worry about this matter!"

The Emperor was surprised and asked, "You mean Ling Linggong is Japanese?"

"Most likely, although he hasn't admitted it, I have confirmed it through various tests," Ling Xiao said confidently.

"Indeed, I was also blocked by ninjas on my way here to support. This must have been planned for a long time," Wuqing replied, bowing from her wheelchair.

"Hmph! A tiny country dares to provoke the might of our empire! Back to the palace! Summon the Minister of Revenue, it seems we need to reconsider our trade with Japan." He then stormed off, surrounded by his guards.

Ling Xiao was shocked, "Damn! This guy knows economic sanctions? Is this really the Emperor? Could it be the Wuxiang Emperor in disguise?"

Ling Xiao was still lost in thought when Ling Lingfa said, "Let's go back to the clinic! I'll find some imperial physicians to treat your injuries!"

Ling Xiao nodded, said goodbye to everyone, and followed Ling Lingfa back. Wuqing, looking at Ling Xiao's distant back, suddenly remembered what her pigeon friend had said: "You have no right to speak if you don't understand." She had been too impulsive! Her parents were like her Achilles' heel, and she had lost her composure at the slightest hint of unfilial words! It seemed her mental cultivation was still lacking!

Tie Shou, seeing Wuqing's expression, smiled gently and pushed her away. The others, seeing nothing was wrong, also returned home. No one was worried about Baihu and the others who were responsible for the pursuit. With the Wuxiang Emperor in such a state, what could go wrong?

...

"Ah! It's almost dawn! Time to go back!" Zhuge Zhengwo stretched and said.

Lu Xiaofeng nodded in agreement, "Indeed, we've been drinking all night! Staying up late is not good for your health!"

Sikong Zhaixing nodded vigorously, eager to leave. This place was dangerous and boring, why stay?

Bang!

A wine bottle slammed on the table, and Ye Gucheng, with a threatening tone, said, "It's not dawn yet, and I'm not done having fun!" His finger casually rested on the hilt of his sword.

The three exchanged bitter smiles and had no choice but to sit down again, raising their cups to continue drinking. What was wrong with Ye Gucheng? He was previously full of impatience, but after that aura appeared, he suddenly became interested!

The originally rich and strong wine now tasted hard to swallow, and their stomachs were full!

...

Ling Xiao returned to the clinic. The imperial physicians had been there, and although his injuries were not serious, he wouldn't be able to do any heavy work for the next two months.

Lying on the bed, he was almost wrapped like a mummy! Reflecting on the night, he realized that the Heavenly Flying Immortal Sword Intent, which had always been invincible, seemed not as sharp as before! Of course, part of it was due to his own lack of practice, but it was undeniable that in this dangerous and mixed world, relying solely on sword intent was not enough!

"It seems the more trump cards, the better!" He sighed, but felt even more lost.

Ling Lingfa's school specialized in black technology, which he was not good at. He still didn't understand the principle behind Ling Lingfa's flying wing.

As for the Heavenly Flying Immortal, it required slow and steady cultivation!

The Ox Horn Divine Skill was even more... the Ox Horn Divine Skill!

Ling Xiao suddenly sat up from the bed, then winced in pain. He took out the ox horn and the thousand-year-old clam pearl from his chest! He had been so busy all night that neither Ling Lingfa nor his master's wife had asked for it, so he had completely forgotten about it. Now, mentioning the Ox Horn Divine Skill, he remembered.

The round and large pearl shone with a misty luster, and the vast spiritual energy it contained made Ling Xiao's heart race. This treasure had been in the Emperor's hands for a long time, but due to his limited cultivation, it had not been discovered. Later, it was given to Ling Lingfa and his master's wife, but they were not martial artists, so the pearl remained unused. It was only when used to test the Wuxiang Emperor that it was discovered, and it ended up in Ling Xiao's hands by a twist of fate!

A martial treasure of the highest caliber had been passed around like this, and Ling Xiao couldn't help but laugh. Was this the benefit of being the protagonist?

There was no point in talking more, just absorb! Ling Xiao didn't care about the potential side effects of breaking through with external force. His own talent was so poor that he was grateful for any cultivation method that didn't require talent, and who had time to worry about side effects!

The vast spiritual energy flowed through his limbs and body, and the thousand-year-old clam pearl shone even brighter, illuminating the entire room like daylight!

Bending his knees, bending his waist, lying diagonally, turning his head...

One by one, he performed strange movements slowly. The night sky, which had already cleared, darkened again without anyone noticing. The air currents swirled, and the scattered clouds within a hundred meters gathered, with the center being Ling Xiao's room!

Crack, crack, crack, crack!

His bones itched unbearably, but Ling Xiao persisted in performing the strange movements. He was excited because the feeling was so familiar! It was the feeling of his bones self-repairing and continuously strengthening, just like the first time he practiced!

"Oh! Ah! Mm! So good!"

Every muscle, tendon, organ, and even every hair on his body felt refreshed, making Ling Xiao shout involuntarily!

One, two, three, four, five!

Six! No, when he reached the sixth movement, he felt the same nauseating feeling as before. With experience, Ling Xiao knew he had reached his limit!

He took a deep breath and looked at the thousand-year-old clam pearl, which had turned to powder in his hand. He smiled bitterly and wrapped it up, "So much spiritual energy, and I only reached the fifth movement! Looks like that's all I can do in this life!" He complained and gently strained, and the bandages on his body cracked and fell off.

He nodded in satisfaction and suddenly realized it was already daylight. Feeling refreshed, he didn't need to sleep anymore. He pushed the door open and was startled by Ling Lingfa.

Ling Lingfa looked at Ling Xiao with a sympathetic and guilty expression, "What's wrong?" Ling Xiao asked weakly.

Ling Lingfa wiped away a tear and said, "It's all my fault for not caring enough about you. I should have introduced you to more girls! My wife scolded me!"

Ling Xiao's mouth twitched and asked, "What do you mean? Why don't I understand?"

Ling Lingfa, with the air of an experienced person, patted Ling Xiao's shoulder and said, "Masturbation in moderation is fine, but excessive masturbation is harmful, and too much can lead to disaster!"

(Second update of the day, phew! Saying this always makes me feel a bit guilty!)

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