Chapter 131: Chapter 83: Twin Forms Gain Amplified, Scales Emerge; The Oriole Strikes, Slaying the Demon Buddha
However, using a leaf as a harmonica is so carefree; it’s all about playing however you wish, with no concern for melody or rhythm.
It’s easy to pick.
Random blowing.
It’s not at all refined or elegant. Whether played well or not, no one would envy it; it even gives others a chance to say, "A dignified genius who enjoys blowing leaves like a three-year-old child, how laughable!"
This is the reason Li Xuan chose the leaf.
After playing a tune that wasn’t that impressive, Yan Beige, nonetheless, clapped and praised, "Fresh and natural, with a heart in the mountains and waters, free and unrestrained, good, good, good!"
After speaking, he also took out his iron clapper, shook it with one hand, and said, "A tune can’t be heard for nothing; it’s my turn now."
Da...
Da da...
The iron clapper was like the fast clapper Li Xuan had seen in his previous life, only with a deeper sound and a strong sense of rhythm.
Yan Beige sang loudly, performing poems written by a famous writer.
Those poems adapted into songs, powerful and vigorous when sung by him.
To be honest, the poetry of this era is quite good, but because it’s not from Li Xuan’s previous life, it doesn’t have the Tang and Song poetry. Li Xuan had no intention of being a plagiarist and at this moment simply applauded and praised.
Being a scholar himself and having thousands of volumes of poetry and books in his mind, he naturally wouldn’t just say "good, good, good"; he actually critiqued with detail, which made Yan Beige extremely delighted, as if he had found a confidant.
A confidant isn’t just someone who understands you; it depends if both are on the same level.
Yan Beige immediately proposed a drink on the spot.
Li Xuan accepted without hesitation.
These seniors and sisters all have their own influence outside. Before he demonstrated his strength at the Prime Minister’s residence, he couldn’t associate with these people even if he spent his entire fortune. Now being able to make connections so easily, why would he refuse?
Initially, he spent all his efforts attempting to come into high-level visibility in a "harmonious way." Thus, it was only by killing Zhou Eli, Wang Fengyang, and using Zhou Eli with the {Demon Technique} "Raising Ghosts" that he formed a close connection with the Governor of Qing Province, which made it essential to recommend himself to the Prime Minister desperately.
By employing such despicable means, it allowed him to come effortlessly to a place suitable for him to showcase his talents.
Otherwise, even with his talents, without someone close to the Prime Minister vouching for him, would the Prime Minister dare to use him easily?
To say more, if he hadn’t had the good reputation of "not abandoning his marriage agreement," "being deeply attached to his mentor," "the Funeral Oration for Mentor Cao Shuda," and even "specifically advising Sheng Chuanxiong to spare Cao Yi when attacking the Xinci Temple," would the Governor of Qing Province dare to gamble all on him?
An able person might not be used by those in power; he might even be guarded against, targeted, balanced, and suppressed.
But a person with good character, who knows gratitude, those in power tend to like, cultivate, and even entrust with future responsibilities.
Li Xuan committed killings and arson, even annihilating the Governor of State City’s third sister Zhou Chihe, yet... he was still a loyal and righteous good man.
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With the doors tightly closed.
Li Xuan expertly took an ordinary demon blood from the Secret Martial Treasury and spent seven days elevating the "Ice Soul Fiery Flame Skill" to the Secret Martial Realm.
As expected, when his Constitution Attribute reached as high as 68 points, even this Secret Martial couldn’t further increase his attribute points.
So it meant that practice was practice, but there was no increase in attributes, just like the previous Grandmaster Cultivation Technique.
This is considered as "the power that can be enhanced this way" reaching its peak.
Tiger Flute Sword, Fire Cloud Hand, Ice Soul Fiery Flame Skill.
The three different cultivation techniques and three different Secret Martial Root Maps began to slowly fuse.
From three originally entirely different images, they transformed into a grand scene.
Li Xuan closed his eyes, instantly immersed in it.
An unknown battlefield, divided into two, frost on the left, fiery flame on the right.
In the biting cold frost, a majestic man with a deer-antlered helmet rides a golden-maned wild boar, holding a longsword, shining brightly.
In the blazing fire, a Flame Demon, its body engulfed in flames, indistinct, flips his hand to form a fire cloud.
The fire cloud shrouds the sky, pressing directly towards the man in golden armor.
A sense of desolate sorrow and intense shock surged in Li Xuan’s heart.
The scene before him is evidently just a glimpse of a massive battlefield.
Although he couldn’t see the rest of the battlefield, he could feel the ferocity of the war.
Being the second time there, Li Xuan knew very well what he needed to do.
His gaze darted left and right.
He needed to choose someone to complete the demonic form.
If it were a game, with a curious mindset, he might choose the Flame Demon.
But this isn’t a game; this is his life.
He doesn’t want his life to turn him into a terrifying demon, then set off on an incomprehensible path to destroy the world.
What he desires is immortality, freedom, with gourmet food, beautiful women, and power. If there has to be a world-destroying demon, it should be one held under his control.
So, he directly began observing the "deer-helm boar-riding man" on the left, attempting to transition from "the observer of the painting" to "the person within the painting."
After a long while...
The ice and fire magic diagram began to disappear.
Li Xuan felt himself fall into a pitch-black void.
In the darkness, the only exit was the "deer-helm boar-riding man."
He walked over familiarly, operating his vitality to begin filling that silhouette.
He was different from others; others fill as much silhouette as they have vitality.
