Chapter 65

However, the most important thing now is to recover from the injuries as soon as possible. With the examination and treatment by Ping Yizhi, and the assistance of spiritual medicines, Dongfang Bubai is confident that he can fully recover within ten days without having to practice martial arts all day long. During this period of recovery, he can focus more on studying the Invincible Golden Bell Technique and various secret manuals to accumulate knowledge for his plans.

After thinking this through, Dongfang Bubai looked at the exquisitely beautiful Lin Shiyin and said, "Let's go! I'll take you to the bow of the ship to enjoy the scenery of the Yangtze River."

As he spoke, he got up and walked towards the door. Lin Shiyin's beautiful eyes flickered as she looked at Dongfang Bubai's figure, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly got up, following him with light steps.

Soon, Dongfang Bubai and Lin Shiyin stood at the broad bow of the ship. Dongfang Bubai dismissed the other guards with a wave of his hand. Looking at the vast and magnificent Yangtze River, he felt a sense of relief in his heart.

This world is similar to his previous life in many ways, such as place names and characters. However, the biggest difference is that this world is much larger. For example, the area of the Ming Dynasty only occupies two-tenths of the richest part of the Divine Land, which is already larger than half of China in his previous life.

With such a vast territory, the population is naturally much larger. Moreover, due to the abundant earth and sky energy, martial arts are highly developed, and people's physical qualities are much better than in his previous life.

As a result, the population of the Divine Land is very large. Although geniuses are rare, on this massive population base, geniuses are as numerous as fish crossing a river, and there are many world-class geniuses.

The Yangtze River has the same name as in his previous life but is much longer and wider. Various forces dominate different sections of the river, and the Ming Dynasty court is only one of the major forces, managing a large section of the water near Jinling City.

At this moment, Dongfang Bubai's ship is still in the waters managed by the Ming Dynasty court. However, Dongfang Bubai and his group are not afraid. Their ship is very fast, and it will take a long time for the court to catch up.

If the pursuers are few, Dongfang Bubai and his group will deal with them directly. If there are many pursuers, it will take even longer, and by then, they will have already reached the waters managed by other forces.

At that time, the Ming Dynasty court will have even more concerns.

The Ming Dynasty court is very strong, but because of its strength, it faces the collective resistance of almost all the martial arts forces. Additionally, there is the Wudang Sect within and three countries eyeing it from outside. Therefore, despite its strength, the Ming Dynasty court dares not act rashly.

Moreover, Yunnan is in a border region, making it difficult for the Ming Dynasty court to reach. This is why Dongfang Bubai and his group are not afraid of the court.

"Shiyin, do you love Li Xunhuan?" Dongfang Bubai looked into the distance with a calm gaze. His voice was not as cold or domineering as usual but rather casual, with a hint of ease.

"You!" Lin Shiyin's pale face turned even paler, and her numb, resentful eyes looked at Dongfang Bubai in shock. She was not surprised that he could see her feelings for her cousin. However, she never expected this domineering and proud villain to speak about it directly. A man should not tolerate his woman thinking of another man, and with this villain's character, how could he speak so calmly?

However, they have already left Jinling City, and she is no longer afraid that Dongfang Bubai will use the people she cares about to threaten her.

So, she nodded lightly, her beautiful face showing no fear.

"Ha ha ha!" Dongfang Bubai suddenly laughed, turning to look at Lin Shiyin without any anger, but with a hint of interest.

"Honest, but a pity. Whatever I want, I always get it," Dongfang Bubai said with a sinister tone, watching Lin Shiyin's face turn red with anger at his words, and he couldn't help but smile.

"Don't be angry. I'm telling you this today to make things clear. I hate trouble and don't want the woman lying next to me to be numb every day. I also want to tell you that you are my woman, Dongfang Bubai's woman. Accept this reality. At least following me is much better than following Li Xunhuan or the useless Long Xiaoyun.

"In this world, I admit there are still many beautiful things, like the scenery of the Yangtze River. Under my protection, you can enjoy many things, such as being a good wife and mother.

"Think about it! Someone will take you to a new room, and I don't want to see you like this anymore."

With that, Dongfang Bubai turned and left.

Lin Shiyin stood at the bow of the ship, her face flushed with shame and anger. She looked at Dongfang Bubai's back and spat inwardly, "Domineering villain, go to hell."

Thinking about what Dongfang Bubai said about lying next to him and being a good wife and mother, she felt a sense of panic and discomfort. Looking at the river, she couldn't help but think of Li Xunhuan.

"Brother, maybe we really should say goodbye!" Lin Shiyin felt a pain in her heart, and two tears slowly rolled down her cheeks. However, for some reason, the numb feeling was less intense.

...

On the road from Jinling City to the cliff where the ship stopped.

Zhu Wushì, Shangguan Jinhuang, and many soldiers and other experts were present.

"How is it? Did you find them?" Zhu Wushì looked at the person in front of him with a serious expression.

"We found them. Following the traces of our dead and Yan Shisan, we found where they stopped the ship, but they have already left," the person replied with a bow, his tone serious.

"Hmph!" Zhu Wushì snorted, his face twisted in anger. "Dongfang Bubai, you won't return to the Blackwood Cliff so easily. The major forces along the way won't let you grow so easily."

...

In Dongfang Bubai's room, he was carefully studying the Invincible Golden Bell Technique. After returning from the bow of the ship, he started.

Actually, what he said to Lin Shiyin was just a momentary impulse. Of course, he did want to make things clear, as it would be better to do so.

Since he cannot let Lin Shiyin go, he naturally needs to find a way to make her heart gradually turn towards him.

His method is simple: make her accept reality and use time to change everything. He can also find substitutes, such as children.

For Lin Shiyin, he is not in love with her. He has never known what love is. However, he cannot deny that her quiet and gentle nature is the type of woman he likes.

Most importantly, his possessiveness is extremely strong. With a bit of a cleanliness complex in his mind and body, he wants everything to be perfect.

Lin Shiyin is his woman, and everything about this woman, including her feelings, must forever belong to him. This is Dongfang Bubai's truest thought.

Time passed slowly. The ship bearing the flag of the Sun Moon Cult sailed up the river without any incidents. None of the forces Zhu Wushì thought would challenge Dongfang Bubai actually did.

Naturally, Zhu Wushì was furious. He had sent many people and promised many benefits to the major forces on the Yangtze River, but none of them had challenged Dongfang Bubai. How could he not be angry?

Moreover, he had given his word to Zhu Yuanzhang and would now face a scolding.

Zhu Wushì's plan was good, but are those who dominate the Yangtze River fools?

They do not want the terrifying Dongfang Bubai to grow, but the current Dongfang Bubai is not easy to deal with. At the peak of the Grand Master level, only those on the Heavenly List or with Heavenly List-level strength have a chance to defeat him.

However, there is no one on the Yangtze River with Heavenly List-level strength, and no one on the Heavenly List. The list has only ten people, changing every three years, with only the strongest ten making the list and the weaker ones being removed.

The current Qin Emperor Ying Zheng ranks first with his unparalleled might, the Evil King Shi Zixuan of the Sui Dynasty ranks second, and the Demon Master Pang Ban from the borderlands ranks third. The rest are all world-class figures. Although there are many forces on the Yangtze River, none of them have such world-class figures.

Or, to put it another way, those with the potential to become world-class figures have not yet grown.

Thus, fifteen days later, Dongfang Bubai and his group quietly arrived in Yunnan.

After a few more days of travel, Dongfang Bubai and his group returned to the Blackwood Cliff without stopping. He could no longer wait. His injuries had long since healed, but he had not yet practiced the two martial arts simultaneously because the outside world was not a suitable place.

Upon returning to the Blackwood Cliff, Dongfang Bubai quickly gathered everyone and officially announced that Gu Santong would take charge of the Reward Pavilion, responsible for recording the contributions of people and the rewards they should receive, and then reporting to Dongfang Bubai for the final decision.

He then arranged some other matters, gave Gu Santong two Heavenly Fragrant Beans to help Ping Yizhi treat Suxin, and arranged for Lin Shiyin before entering seclusion.

In the practice room.

Dongfang Bubai sat cross-legged, and the Sun Moon internal energy, which he had mastered at will over the past eight years, now flowed slowly according to a unique method.

As the energy flowed, Dongfang Bubai could feel that his internal energy was undergoing a subtle change.

Something slowly separated from his internal energy and dispersed throughout his body. As this substance left, his internal energy rapidly underwent an unknown change.

He knew that what was separating was the yang energy in his internal energy. Once all the yang energy in his internal energy separated, the remaining internal energy would form the initial Lotus Flower internal energy.

However, this was not simple. His internal energy was very abundant, and separating all the yang energy was very difficult and would take a considerable amount of time. More importantly, if the separated yang energy could not be handled, it would lead to a breakdown.

...

(Chapter 3.)

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