I Have A Martial Dao World

Chapter 55: 55.

Before long, the entourage of confiscators had finished their business.

The eunuch Zhang Jin, accompanied by two attendants carrying chests of money, came over and reported,

"Combining the opium den with this mansion, we've confiscated a total of about 100 taels of medicinal materials, antiques, weapons, and silver coins, but... we did not find the remains of the late Elder Liao."

Liao Ya's expression turned cold as he said, "I myself will retrieve my late father's remains from the Hailong Gang!"

Then he said to Zhang Jin with a smile, "Eunuch Zhang, thank you for your trouble this time. Consider these belongings a token of my gratitude; it's not in vain that everyone's been bustling about."

Hearing Liao Ya say this, Zhang Jin hurriedly demurred, "This won't do, this won't do!"

The two attendants carrying the chests also suddenly changed color. A hundred taels was no small sum, and to think it would just be given away like that!?

If it were the former Liao Ya, he might have been tempted, but ever since he had seen a suitcase full of a thousand taels of silver, he had developed a strong resistance to money. What was this little amount in comparison!

After much insistence and a meaningful glance from Li Pei, Zhang Jin finally accepted the hard-to-dispose-of weapons and antiques, which constituted a considerable gain, much to everyone's delight.

Through close observation and meditation, Li Pei confirmed that Liao Ya truly remained unmoved by wealth and goods, inwardly praising his steadfast mind and valuing him even more.

One must know that martial cultivation is a competition for resources. Without money, progress is difficult, and martial artists have an extreme fondness for wealth.

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Lu Yao picked up a copper coin and talked with Liao Qe with a laugh, "Is this a copper coin? It's my first time seeing one."

Liao Qe nodded, "Yes, it is."

One could see on the round copper coin that the obverse bore the engraving "Jiande Treasure," and the reverse "Great Shun Minting Bureau." "Jiande" was the reign title of the current Emperor of Great Shun.

Li Pei and Zhang Jin found the conversation between the two slightly amusing. How could someone have never seen a copper coin before?

Afterward, Lu Yao picked up a few smaller copper coins and asked, "What are these?"

Liao Qe answered, "These are called small change, even less than copper coins. You've likely never seen them before."

Lu Yao understood: if copper coins were like hundred-dollar bills, then small change was like pocket change.

Liao Qe sighed with a wry smile, "It suddenly occurred to me that you've always paid with silver when shopping, never using copper coins. That's why the shopkeepers on the street like you so much."

"Haha, silver is easy to carry; copper coins are too cumbersome."

Lu Yao tossed the small change back, not paying much attention to all the silver coins scattered on the ground.

Without showing any emotion, Li Pei interjected, "I've heard that Young Master Lu comes from overseas?"

"Yes. Though I am a wanderer from abroad, I am also a disciple of the Liao Family Fist. I have seen the Commandery Princess!" Lu Yao said, neither servile nor overbearing, as he gave his respects.

Li Pei laughed, "Director Du has been constantly concerned about you. He even mentioned you when we met yesterday."

"Foreign techniques are difficult to find. I have been searching earnestly, but fortunately, I already have some leads." Lu Yao had already purchased what he needed but such matters cannot appear too easy, or one would be harassed endlessly.

Li Pei folded her arms across her chest, appearing all the more magnificent, "Does Young Master Lu also regularly practice Spirit Refinement?"

Liao Qe spoke proudly, "Lu Yao achieved Focused Spirit after just one month~"

Li Pei unfolded her arms, her face showing surprise, "One month!? Truly a prodigious talent!"

For most people, just managing to meditate is the pinnacle — 99% of them would never reach the state of Focused Spirit in their lifetime.

Yet this person had attained it in just a month! Li Pei took Lu Yao even more seriously in her heart, resolutely deciding to recruit him for her own use.

A Focused Spirit expert is a rare find, the ideal choice for operating firearms. And firearms pertain not only to muskets but also to accurately firing cannons!

Her expression softened, and she spoke in a gentle voice, "In today's world, the way of Spirit Refinement has declined, but we could certainly exchange more on the subject."

Lu Yao replied with a laugh, "I have learned a lot from the Commandery Princess already. The ingenious way to dodge bullets and the 'roulette' strategy are both quite enlightening."

These words were heartfelt, and hearing them, Li Pei covered her mouth with a light laugh, "The path of Spirit Refinement is vast and profound, with boundless applications. What I have shown is but a minor skill."

Her smile was now more sincere, her eyes curved, and the teardrop mole by her eye corner lent a unique charm.

Subsequently, the two shared their insights on Spirit Refinement.

Li Pei, having no one of the same path to talk to, was very lonely and thus quite happy at this moment.

Liao Qe, seeing her man easily gain the favor of a Commandery Princess, felt even more honored.

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Sun Haoran was completely wiped out and became a thing of the past, and Li Pei sent the three back to the boxing gym.

The day could be considered enjoyable for both the host and the guests. Li Pei valued the three greatly—they were just, extraordinarily talented, truly rare talents.

And the greatest gain for Lu Yao and the others was the "Secret Manual" given by the Princess.

"'Art of the Dragon Slayer Manual' is a unique massage technique passed down within the imperial inner circles, specifically designed for the 'Great Dragon,' which is the spine.

You should know... even old masseurs with decades of experience wouldn't dare to easily work on someone's spine, because one careless move could paralyze the person from the neck down.

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With it, through massage, one can stimulate the 'Great Dragon' to clear the meridians and balance yin and yang, which is hugely beneficial for the realms of Organ Refining, Marrow-Cleansing, and Blood-Exchange."

After introducing the book's impressive features, Liao Ya said to Lu Yao, "Junior brother, take off your outer clothes and lie down, and I will demonstrate."

Lu Yao obediently stripped down to his shorts and lay on the bed.

Intimate contact was inevitable between master and disciple, and they had long since become accustomed to it. Liao Ya's jade hands began the massage, kneading, rubbing, pinching, squeezing, with a subtle strength.

This enticing scene should have been comfortable and pleasant, but Lu Yao suddenly tensed his body, enduring the urge to cry out in pain, for it was really too painful, accompanied by bouts of soreness and numbness.

Liao Ya kept her hands moving, "Pain on the first time is normal. Afterward, it will become very comfortable, even enjoyable."

Liao Qe, listening to her sister's words, felt something was off...

Liao Ya reminded her, "Liao Qe, watch closely and learn; in the future, you'll have to massage both me and Lu Yao."

The younger sister immediately focused intently, carefully memorizing everything.

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As Liao Ya's hands moved back and forth on the spine, Lu Yao's body uncontrollably twitched.

Especially at the reflex areas corresponding to the organs, a slight stimulation could affect glandular secretions, unexpectedly enjoying some of the effects of Organ Refining while in the midst of Sinew-Strengthening, greatly enhancing his physique!

After the massage was over, Lu Yao felt incredibly refreshed, not a single spot felt uncomfortable, every part of him felt splendid, and he couldn't help but say:

"Indeed, it is miraculously effective, truly a secret passed down within the imperial family! But it demands a lot from the practitioner, the strength must be precisely controlled. I am usually calm; I should be able to..."

Liao Ya shook her head, "Your strength control is sufficient, but you lack Inner Breath. 'Art of the Dragon Slayer Manual' must be accompanied by Inner Breath."

Lu Yao was quite disappointed, as he was quite keen on "massaging" the girls. No matter, as soon as he reaches the Jin Realm and refines his organs to gain Inner Breath, it would be possible.

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Afterward, everyone turned their attention to another secret formula—the 'Golden Elixir Brew.'

Liao Ya said, "This is a supplement for the Marrow-Cleansing Realm. Legend has it that it is the dew from the 'Dew Collecting Disc' built by Emperor Wu of Han, which can help Inner Breath penetrate into the bone marrow, reaching a state where the marrow is trained like frost. We're not short on silver, so when this brew is ready, you all can drink it."

At this point, Liao Qe, batting her innocent wide eyes, asked Lu Yao, "You said you have Golden Elixir Brew and want me to drink it? Where is it?"

The Golden Elixir Brew is a sacred supplement for the Marrow-Cleansing Realm, rarely seen outside, and hearing her sister say this, Liao Ya also looked over, puzzled.

Lu Yao immediately felt cornered, gave a dry cough, and said, "That... no rush, there'll be a time for you two to drink it."

Although the two women found him somewhat baffling, they didn't think much of it.