Chapter 45

After arranging for Wang Yuyan and her mother, Li She began to contact the spirit of the artifact.

"Big Brother Spirit, what is the time ratio between the historical period and the present time?" Li She asked.

"Each world is independent, and each time period is a segment of history, which is also independent! Your world is considered a low-level world. If you want to enter a world filled with war, the time ratio to the modern world is 1:100."

Hearing the words of the Divine Thief Order, Li She opened his computer and began selecting the myriad worlds he wanted to traverse. Only in such turbulent times could he indulge in killing. After much deliberation, Li She saw the master of his idol, Bruce Lee, who had been his idol since childhood. The resolute and indomitable cry and the body with no trace of fat had once made Li She yearn for it. Although he was now a先天高手 (先天高手 means a high-level martial artist with innate abilities), it did not hinder his admiration for Bruce Lee.

After Bruce Lee created "Jeet Kune Do," he still promoted his master Yip Man's "Wing Chun." Therefore, Li She directly chose the movie "Ip Man" starring Donnie Yen.

"Big Brother Spirit, I choose 'Ip Man'!" Li She said.

"No problem, but I must remind you that in such a myriad of worlds, there is no luck to be gained. After all, this era is full of heroes, and Yip Man is just one of them. Moreover, the luck of this era is a contest between nations, a gamble for the fate of a nation," the spirit reminded.

Li She nodded. After all, World War II had too many contingencies. A seemingly insignificant person could change the fate of a nation. Take Germany, for example. The current precision-guided bombs and rocket technology all trace back to Germany, which was the first to invent rockets and precision-guided bombs. However, among the Jews they expelled was Einstein, who went to the United States and proposed the theory of the atomic bomb, which was later completed by Dr. Oppenheimer, establishing the ultimate weapon that secured America's status.

Japan at the time was inclined towards biological and chemical weapons, while the Soviet Union, fighting on two fronts, focused its main strength on large-caliber artillery and rockets to counter Germany. The fate of a nation is too complex, formed by countless heroes of the era, so it is impossible to steal the luck of that era. Unless Li She had the ability to tip the balance of the war.

Li She nodded and said, "No problem, this time I just want to perfect the killing intent. I'll stay for at most a year."

"Great! Get ready to run naked, young man!" the spirit said with a wicked grin.

"Again? Damn!" The Divine Thief Order on Li She's chest glowed brightly, and he disappeared from the room.

In a daze, Li She woke up from the pain of his body being torn apart. Each time he traversed the barriers between worlds, his body would be disassembled and reassembled, a process akin to washing the marrow. Each time the marrow was washed, it allowed a person to be reborn, which was the extraordinary aspect of the Divine Thief Order. For ordinary martial artists, having one chance to wash the marrow in a lifetime was considered a great blessing. Even in "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," martial arts masters like Wu Yuzi, Wu Xingyun, and the Sweeping Monk only washed their marrow once in their lives, unlike Li She, who had already washed his marrow three times in less than half a year.

Although the pain was unbearable, Li She felt that his "Ice and Fire True Qi" had suddenly become viscous, as if it were about to turn into a liquid.

Each time he traversed to a myriad world, Li She came completely naked. After all, the friction of the world barriers was too intense for ordinary clothes to withstand. The first time he went to the "Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" world, the spirit had to expend a lot of energy to protect the items Li She brought.

The naked Li She quickly found a household and borrowed a set of clothes. In the 1930s, Foshan, a martial arts hub in China, was bustling with martial arts. Various schools often held collective matches to display their strength and attract disciples.

It was not difficult to find the home of Yip Man, a Foshan martial arts master. Li She asked a passerby and headed towards Yip Man's house. Although he could not steal the luck of this world, Yip Man was the master of his idol, Bruce Lee, so Li She decided to give Yip Man a big gift and play a prank on Bruce Lee.

"If I become the master of Bruce Lee's master, what would that be like?" Li She thought to himself.

A先天高手 (先天高手 means a high-level martial artist with innate abilities) has already returned to simplicity, with true qi internalized. They look more ordinary than ordinary people. Li She, wearing a set of rough clothes he had borrowed, blended in with the crowd.

Yip Man, though skilled in martial arts, came from a wealthy family and lived a life of leisure, practicing martial arts and spending time with his wife and son. He did not run a martial arts school or take on disciples, except for occasionally dealing with challengers. His life was comfortable and fulfilling.

Yip Man's home was a small, elegant Western-style building with a distinct Southern charm. Li She came to the gatehouse and said to the old gatekeeper, "Old sir, is Yip Man at home?"

The old gatekeeper looked at Li She's attire and said, "Young man, we are not hiring servants."

Li She chuckled and said, "I have business with Yip Man! Please inform him."

Although Li She was wearing the cheapest rough clothes, the aura of a superior emanated from his words, making the old man dare not look him in the eye. The old man quickly ran inside to report.

Yip Man, who was having dinner with his son Yip Chun and his wife Zhang Yongcheng, heard Uncle Wang say, "Young master, there's a young man at the door looking for you."

Zhang Yongcheng frowned and said, "Always talking about martial arts, even during meals, someone comes to challenge you."

Yip Man, who loved martial arts, smiled helplessly at his wife and said, "How about we go on a trip next week? Women age faster when they get angry."

After comforting his wife, Yip Man gestured for Uncle Wang to bring the person in.

Soon, Yip Man saw Uncle Wang bring in a young man and was taken aback. The way the young man walked did not seem like that of a martial artist, so he was probably not there to challenge him. It was no wonder, as Yip Man, with his micro-force cultivation, could not discern the depth of a先天高手 (先天高手 means a high-level martial artist with innate abilities).

Zhang Yongcheng, seeing the young man's appearance, also thought he was not there to challenge. After all, those who came to challenge were usually strong and imposing. Seeing that the young man was only in his twenties, Zhang Yongcheng continued her meal.

Yip Man politely stood up and clasped his hands, saying, "I am Yip Man. May I ask what brings you here, young brother?"

Li She sized up Yip Man and thought, "Micro-force cultivation at over thirty is quite good. He should break through to the transformation stage before seventy."

Li She smiled and said, "I'm here to take on a disciple. I've heard that your martial arts in Foshan are the best, so I want to take you as my disciple."

Yip Man looked at him in surprise, finding it absurd. Even Zhang Yongcheng, who was eating, looked at Li She in surprise. Yip Man's martial arts were not the best in the world, but in Foshan, he was one of the top. Over the years, many people had begged him to take them as disciples, but Li She was the first to come and offer to take Yip Man as a disciple.

Yip Man coughed and said, "Ah, I am a disciple of Chen Huashun and already belong to a school. I will not join another."

Yip Man's words were polite, but his meaning was clear. Chen Huashun was a martial arts master of his time. How could a young man like Li She compare?

Li She shrugged and said, "I know you have a master, but I still want to take you as my disciple."

Yip Man, though polite, was annoyed by Li She's lack of respect. He was very respectful of his master, Chen Huashun. This young man coming to take him as a disciple was a clear insult to his master.

"Oh! May I ask which school you belong to? How dare you compare yourself to my master, Chen Huashun?" Yip Man asked, annoyed.

"I? I belong to no school. By the way, my name is Li She! Well, let's get to it. Just move my foot an inch, and I'll admit defeat!" Li She said calmly.

Seeing that Li She was persistent, Yip Man decided to teach him a lesson to show him his place. Seeing that Li She did not seem to know martial arts, Yip Man did not want to use excessive force. He said, "Let's go inside." He then instructed Uncle Wang, "Uncle Wang, please close the door."

Li She followed Yip Man into the hall. Yip Man's family was wealthy, and the interior was well-decorated. Even rare items like electric fans and radios were in the hall.

Li She stood and said, "It's best if your wife and child leave first."

Yip Man, though puzzled by this unarmed man, saw his calm demeanor and turned to Zhang Yongcheng, saying, "Yongcheng, please take Ah Chun to the room. Uncle Wang, you may also leave."

"Yes, young master," Uncle Wang replied.

Zhang Yongcheng took the child into the room. "Young man, it's good to be fearless, but don't be too arrogant," Yip Man said.

Li She shook his head and said, "No, this is not arrogance, but confidence!" As he spoke, his aura changed, and the aura of a先天高手 (先天高手 means a high-level martial artist with innate abilities) emanated from him. He seemed like a mountain, and the killing intent permeated the room, lowering the temperature.

Yip Man was speechless, seeing Li She transform from an unarmed man to a towering presence. The cold killing intent made Yip Man's forehead sweat.

Although Li She stood casually, he seemed invincible. Yip Man assumed a Wing Chun stance, searching for an opening. Time passed, and Yip Man's back was drenched in sweat. The terrifying killing intent must have come from killing countless people. Yip Man had never encountered such a person, not even his master, Chen Huashun, had made him feel so powerless. It seemed that any attack would be met with a devastating counter, and Yip Man knew that Li She's first move would be a killing blow, a certainty for a micro-force expert.

Li She took out a cigarette, lit it, and smoked, blowing out a few smoke rings. "What? Afraid to move? Then I'll go first!" As he spoke, he reached out and grabbed the air toward Yip Man, who felt a tremendous suction force envelop him. With the guidance of the martial arts encyclopedia, Wang Yuyan, such internal force control was not difficult for Li She. Yip Man, not even a second-rate martial artist, could not resist and was pulled over.

When Yip Man looked at the young man in disbelief, Li She's eagle claw was already tightly gripping his neck.

Li She smiled and said, "Do I have the qualifications to be your master?"

"Y-Yes..." Yip Man stammered. This young man could kill him in one move. Such skills were beyond even Chen Huashun, who would not last long against him.