"Then just try to persuade them more," Shen Yunqing said with a smile, skipping over the joke, and addressed the two, "You should also take a look at the stone tablets. Each class has limited spots, and today is the second day of our academy's admissions, which means you only have today and tomorrow left to comprehend....
2024-08-14 07:04:20 +0000 UTC View PostIs it snowing?
No, but to everyone watching, it seemed as though snowflakes were suddenly falling.
These snowflakes appeared only within the area around Li Hao, within three feet of his sword.
Every snowflake carried a chill, a gleam of sword light that reflected the essence of the sword technique kno...
2024-08-14 07:02:25 +0000 UTC View PostBy the cliff, besides Li Hao and his group, there were many others who stood hesitating, occasionally glancing around.
Obviously, falling off the cliff would mean certain death, and such danger made many hesitate.
On the iron chains, there were seven or eight figures showcasing their abilities, cautiously m...
2024-08-14 07:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe fragrance of the cottonseed oil pastry wafted over from afar, and Li Hao could tell it was made by Uncle Liu himself.
Though Uncle Liu was merely a small vendor, his deep-fried pastries were unmatched. His ability to maintain a stall on the busiest street outside the God General's Mansion for years attested t...
2024-08-14 06:58:27 +0000 UTC View Post"Naturally."
Li Yuanzhao furrowed his brows and said, "Do you think I can't manage on my own? How about we go back and have another match? We still haven't settled last time!"
Li Yun snorted. He and Li Yuanzhao had been sparring for the past two years, with neither able to decisively win.
However, con...
2024-08-14 06:57:07 +0000 UTC View Post"Madam also instructed me to remind you, young master, that you must attend. It is a rare opportunity," Xuejian said with a gentle, respectful tone. "If you don't go, Madam said she will ground you for three months, remove all your painting paper, poetry books, and guqin, and prohibit you from entering the kitchen." 2024-08-14 06:55:27 +0000 UTC View Post
The era name "Qingyuan" was established the year Li Hao was born, a testament to the Emperor of Yu's deep regard for the Li family. This dynasty, standing for over three thousand years, still resembled a mighty lion. Though gradually aging and weakening, its accumulated power provided peace and prosperity to most of it...
2024-08-14 06:52:55 +0000 UTC View PostOne year later.
By the shores of Blackwater Demon Lake, the aroma of fish soup filled the air.
The two elders sat down with their bowls and chopsticks beside the large pot. Feng Boping followed his custom of taking a sip of soup before the meal, scooped a ladle of fish soup into his bowl, and slowly savored...
2024-08-14 06:51:23 +0000 UTC View Post"Joking with you is one thing, but I wouldn't dare joke with our ancestors," Li Muxiu said calmly.
The old man with long eyebrows frowned slightly, realizing this was true. Although his second brother usually acted carelessly, he was always very respectful in the ancestral shrine.
He asked, "Could it be thi...
2024-08-14 06:49:36 +0000 UTC View PostA few months later.
By the side of the Blackwater Demon Lake.
Li Hao pulled up a level eight Celestial Stage fish demon and swiftly sliced it with his sword. He then set up a large pot over a fire and started cooking.
Scaling, skinning, and deboning the fish, his movements were as smooth as flowing wa...
2024-08-14 06:48:05 +0000 UTC View PostUpon reaching the peak of the Celestial Stage, having 54 veins results in an additional 4320 cycles of power, translating to more than eight hundred thousand pounds of force! However, the royal family possesses the "Eastern Imperial Scripture," the top vein-clearing technique of Dayu, allowing the opening of 62 veins, ...
2024-08-14 06:46:22 +0000 UTC View Post"The mischievous monkey..."
Li Hao broke off a piece of the fragrant pastry, savoring it slowly as he continued to recount the rest of the story to the three eagerly listening children.
In the pavilion, Zhao Bo and Li Fu watched from a distance, both smiling wryly.
The young master, who knows where he...
2024-08-14 06:30:45 +0000 UTC View PostUpon hearing each word of the child's instructions, He Jianlan's expression tightened slightly. She nodded gently and said in a warm voice, "Auntie will convey your message. You needn't worry and should focus on training well with your granduncle. Listen to him, don't be mischievous, and feel free to practice at the tr...
2024-08-14 06:24:24 +0000 UTC View Post"Little Mouse's cooking is getting better and better. I've fished all my life and grown tired of eating fish, but the fish cooked by Little Mouse is something I can enjoy," Feng Boping laughed heartily. With a flick of his sleeves, he was the first to sit on a large rock next to the pot. With a flourish of his hand, a ...
2024-08-14 06:01:30 +0000 UTC View PostOnce he had an idea, Li Hao immediately took action.
He asked Uncle Zhao to prepare paints, ink, brushes, and paper for him. After finishing the daily fishing trip with the old man, Li Hao requested permission from the old man to return to his own Shanhuyuan for some rest.
Li Muxiu didn't comment much on th...
2024-08-14 06:00:14 +0000 UTC View PostInside the building, the martial arts collections were vast. Although they were categorized, perhaps due to the obscurity of the Taiyin Meridian, Li Hao spent several hours searching and still found no relevant records. Instead, he managed to record two more lower-grade body cultivation techniques, further enhancing hi...
2024-08-14 05:58:30 +0000 UTC View PostThe Qi circulated throughout the meridians!
The energy, as thick as a giant serpent, rapidly coursed through his body. Though it was his first time using it, the rich memories in his mind made it feel as though he had been immersed in this technique for decades. As his body activated the energy, he entered a stat...
2024-08-14 05:57:06 +0000 UTC View PostHearing Li Hao's words, Li Muxiu was stunned.
He looked at Li Hao fixedly, and suddenly, a smile appeared on his face, yet there was a hint of sadness in his eyes.
"So many stories of the past and present are merely fodder for laughter. It's funny that so many people in the world are not as enlightened as a...
2024-08-14 05:54:56 +0000 UTC View PostA letter from the Sword Pavilion? Li Hao was slightly surprised, and the image of that little girl who liked to cry came to mind.
She had been at the Sword Pavilion for several months. He wondered how she was doing and if she had adapted to her new environment.
Opening the letter, Li Hao began to read caref...
2024-08-14 05:53:21 +0000 UTC View PostSoon, Li Muxiu landed back on the fishing platform.
A quick glance revealed no sign of Li Hao. His expression changed, and he swiftly surveyed the surroundings, immediately spotting Li Hao a kilometer away, crouched behind an earthen mound, quietly fishing.
"Is he really so impatient?"
Li Muxiu shook ...
2024-08-14 05:52:13 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 24: Fishing for a Dragon
It was a big one!
Li Hao immediately sensed from the immense struggle that whatever was in the water was no small creature. His heart raced, but he didn't panic. Instead of yanking the fishing line sharply—which could tear the hook from its mouth—he carefully loosened it a bit ...
2024-08-14 05:50:40 +0000 UTC View PostLi Hao didn't hide anything and truthfully told the old man.
Upon learning it was the Mighty Bull Technique, Li Muxiu nodded slightly, not commenting further. He tossed a backpack to Li Hao:
"There's bait in there for you to use. Monsters at the Tongli Realm level love it. What you catch de...
2024-08-14 05:49:22 +0000 UTC View PostThe gold-backed, red-bellied fish in the basket was released, revealing its true nature as a monster. As it leapt from the basket, it soared into the air, transforming into a body several dozen meters in length. Its scales glinted like an array of knives, and its fins stood sharp as banners. It spoke in a pitiable woma...
2024-08-14 05:47:46 +0000 UTC View PostSecond Uncle?
Li Hao was surprised. In the family hierarchy, Li Fu was considered part of his father's generation, so anyone he called "uncle" had to be from the first generation of the Li family.
"Oh."
The old man didn't pay much attention to Li Fu's respectful greeting and simply responded with a ca...
2024-08-14 05:46:08 +0000 UTC View PostAs Jian Wudao left with Bian Ruxue, a group of women from the mansion followed, each trying to get a word in before he departed.
Some even arranged for their children to practice swordsmanship along the path from the mansion, hoping to catch Jian Wudao's attention.
However, none managed to attract his notic...
2024-08-14 05:44:22 +0000 UTC View PostLi Hao took the sword, his mind quickly weighing the pros and cons.
He was no longer concerned with hiding his abilities, but rather with considering the advantages and disadvantages.
Demonstrating his sword skills and showcasing his talent would undoubtedly amaze everyone.
Even if he didn't reveal hi...
2024-08-14 05:43:02 +0000 UTC View Post"Sword Saint Senior, this is Tian Gang's child, Li Hao."
As the maid went to fetch Bian Ruxue, He Jianlan introduced the white-haired elder beside her, "Li Hao's name was bestowed by the Yu Emperor. What do you think of this child?"
Upon hearing the mention of the Yu Emperor, the white-haired elder glanced ...
2024-08-14 05:40:53 +0000 UTC View PostBian Ruxue won.
With one sword strike, she knocked Li Dongbai's sword away and also held her sword half an inch from his throat.
The young boy froze, and when he came to his senses, he quickly backed away a few steps, staring in fear at the half-grown girl in front of him.
This scene was beyond everyo...
2024-08-14 05:39:47 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the maid left, Li Hao stopped playing chess and walked towards the courtyard.
Li Fu also stood up. When Li Hao wasn't speaking to him, he reverted to his expressionless military demeanor, like a silent shadow, following Li Hao closely.
He had inquired about the previous assassination attempt with the ...
2024-08-14 05:37:48 +0000 UTC View PostYannorth Border, Yuan Yue City.
Inside the city, there was a gloomy atmosphere, and outside, the ground was ravaged and pockmarked. In a mountainous forest a hundred miles away, there were large, distinct figures lurking, shadows of demons everywhere. Among them were some slender figures with human appearances, s...
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