Chapter 120: Chapter 81: Fivefold Secret Martial Arts, Bewitching Vajra of Wind, Moon, and White Bones
"The more the merrier?"
The Great Yin’s Prime Minister, Yan Fujing, fell into a brief silence.
But the six secret martial artists behind him showed expressions of wanting to speak but holding back, at least five of them did.
"The more cultivation techniques, the better" - this was simply the most absurd statement they had ever heard.
Standing beside the Prime Minister, they were mostly accompanied by disciples and were the top figures within their own families, so they all had their own judgments.
For instance, when teaching disciples, they usually say things like "Don’t be greedy; too much is hard to chew."
Yet, nobody had ever said anything like "the more the merrier."
Because that was simply a major taboo in martial arts, virtually clashing with their normal understanding.
However, no one spoke up at this moment, because they suddenly thought of this boy’s terrifying talent.
In fourteen days, he mastered four grandmaster-level cultivation techniques spanning three distinct categories.
Astonished, beyond the absurdity, these six secret martial artists felt a kind of strange anticipation.
’Could there really be someone who can practice martial arts the more, the merrier?’
The Bixiang Tea House was extremely quiet.
Yan Fujing also felt the situation before him far exceeded his expectations.
Yet, extraordinary people exist in the world.
Only extraordinary people can deal with extraordinary matters; extraordinary matters lead to extraordinary achievements; and then, reaching the highest position, leaving one’s name in history.
Yan Fujing was the Prime Minister of Great Yin, capable of overshadowing the Sovereign, the first one in Great Yin to "eat crabs," and could stand alongside generals from the Ministry of War who once had control over the grand scheme of things.
Does such a person have the courage?
Of course, he does.
So, in an instant, he was calm.
He closed his eyes, nodded, stroked his beard, then looked squarely at the young man, his expression solemn as he simply asked two words: "Truly?"
After saying this, he continued: "Youthful ambition is certainly good, but a soaring dragon must repent.
If you get to the top but can’t come down, you might fall and shatter completely.
I, Yan Fujing, can give you this unprecedented power.
But can you handle it?"
The Prime Minister of Great Yin never lacked courage.
And at this moment, neither did Li Xuan lack arrogance.
A true prodigy is never afraid of being ostentatious; only those who cower and hide will be suspected of harboring treasures.
Besides... what treasures does he have?
He relies entirely on himself.
If so, in this "resource-concentrated" nation, why can’t he use his talent to exchange for resources?
"A soaring dragon must repent, but I am merely a carp trying to leap over the dragon gate." Li Xuan responded.
Yan Fujing said in a deep voice: "This is not leaping the dragon gate, this is trying to surpass all the great figures of history."
Li Xuan said flatly: "I don’t intend to surpass anyone; I just want to practice martial arts."
Then, his voice gradually rose: "Ever since I encountered a demon two years ago and danced on the edge of death, I’ve been enlightened. Since then, whether studying or practicing martial arts, I’ve advanced by leaps and bounds.
The heavens endowed me with such talent because it expects me to undertake great responsibilities, to use my power to bless a region.
The heavens cover me, the earth supports me; heaven and earth birthed me with or without intent.
Otherwise, I would wander freely across the lands, or sound the triumph in the capital.
How can one not be esteemed and yet stay, make one’s presence known as a stout man."
Yan Fujing’s expression suddenly changed, his eyes becoming increasingly intense as he stared at him.
Li Xuan met his gaze unflinchingly, then took two steps back, lowered his eyes, clasped his hands, bowed, and made a long salute: "Please, Prime Minister, make it happen."
Yan Fujing squinted and stared at him for a moment, then suddenly laughed heartily, the laughter especially hearty.
After laughing, he took out a token from his bosom and tossed it forward.
Li Xuan caught it with one hand.
Yan Fujing said: "Jiang Zhenshan, stay behind and escort my student to the capital; with this token... open the secret martial arts treasury!!"
The six secret martial artists behind him fell into a mysterious silence, feeling as if they couldn’t believe their ears.
However, Yan Fujing continued: "But if Li Xuan has no progress in a month, if in six months he hasn’t mastered the three secret martial arts of my Prime Minister’s residence, then... send him back from where he came!!"
After saying this, he once again looked at the young man and said: "Li Xuan, even a top genius, under resource support, needs three years to master three secret martial arts.
But since you wish to suppress all the great figures of history, then... six months should suffice."
Yan Fujing stared at him intently, but he saw no hesitation or timidity at all.
Li Xuan bowed again: "Thank you, Prime Minister, for making it happen."
Yan Fujing said: "If you succeed, it will be the greatest reward for me."
With that, he waved his hand, saying: "The root map is the fundamental of secret martial arts, I didn’t carry it with me, you should go to the capital promptly.
No need to worry about your family, just because the old man is here, doesn’t mean there will be a war here...
The old man is simply choosing a suitable platform to watch the fire."
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After Li Xuan left, Jiang Zhenshan also bowed to the Prime Minister, then followed him out, stopping at an inn, saying: "Junior brother, if you want to go to the capital, feel free to find me."
Then, he smiled again and said: "The strength comes from the Prime Minister, naturally making those below brothers."
Then, he leaned in closer, whispered: "Oh, and it’d be best not to bring any women.
The Prime Minister has high expectations of you, so he is also extremely demanding.
Mastering three secret martial arts in six months is beyond my imagination.
Because achieving the status of a triple cultivator in secret martial arts in three years—such a record—has only been set by one person in my Prime Minister’s residence until now.
Better focus completely on cultivating, don’t waste your talent.
If you achieve anything in the future, won’t the women of this world be yours for the choosing?"
"Thank you for the advice, senior brother." Li Xuan replied courteously.
He had originally not planned to bring any women anyway.
