Section 4: The God of Killing in Ancient Texts

He Xuan's voice came through, neither cold nor warm, yet filled with an indescribable majesty, akin to that of a favored child of heaven. With his words spoken, he turned gracefully and strode away.

Silver light traversed, ultimately forming two enormous, blurred ancient characters suspended in the air. An indescribable aura emanated from these characters; initially calm and gentle, it eventually surged like the wrath of a deity, filled with immense killing intent. After a long while, the killing intent dissipated, and the ancient characters became clearer, radiating a faint silver light as they descended back onto the ancient book.

As time passed, He Xuan's face turned extremely pale, and the pain in his body caused him to tremble uncontrollably. With each tremor, strands of black liquid dripped from him, emitting a foul odor. Upon closer inspection, his entire body was covered in this black substance, as if he had fallen into a stinking ditch

It is done

He Xuan, covered in black filth, finally revealed a smile. Although he was surrounded by a terrible stench, he seemed oblivious to it. His eyes regained their luster, becoming even brighter and deeper. He tried to wave his hand, feeling no soreness in his body; instead, he felt his hand becoming lighter. He sensed that his body was filled with strength

Young master, business has not been very good recently

Shock! Everyone was left speechless, yet felt their blood boiling. Although He Xuan was incapacitated, he still dared to slap Liu Ziqiang in front of the crowd! His body may be ruined, but his self-esteem only grows stronger!

Strange

When He Xuan returned to the He family, it was still early in the day. He closed the door to his room and decided to make the most of his time to cultivate. Today's events made him realize that in this world, to have a position of status, one must possess formidable strength; otherwise, one will be bullied at every turn. Liu Ziqiang is a prime example; although he did not suffer losses today, it cannot be guaranteed that he will not face losses in the future

I didn't expect the useless one to have a bit of temper Ha ha

As usual, once the energy of conflict entered his body, it caused him such pain that his face turned pale, and he could not help but let out a low growl, his entire body drenched in cold sweat.

He Xuan nodded: "mhetushu.com, this is natural. One can easily deduce with a mere thought that someone is deliberately targeting the He family. Moreover, you mentioned that someone is causing trouble at our storefront; that person must be Liu Ziqiang from the Liu family, right"

Awang was somewhat shocked; everyone knew that He Xuan was a genius in the He family, but that was only in martial arts. He did not expect that aside from martial arts, He Xuan was also a business prodigy. The matter became clear at once.

Only the originally transparent silver patterns on the ancient book began to fade away, and the silver dots on it danced like fireflies, creating a stunning spectacle

Deep in thought, he placed his hand on the ancient book while circulating his internal energy. However, as he had not yet reached the level of a martial master, he could not project his internal energy outward. He was merely attempting to stimulate the ancient book by circulating his energy. After many attempts, just as he was about to give up, the ancient book finally showed signs of movement

How has business been lately? Although He Xuan knew that he ultimately could not manage the peripheral business, he still asked symbolically since he was there. Moreover, discussing sales management was not a challenge for him, a talent of the twenty-first century

In his meridians flowed a white fighting spirit, the most primitive state of fighting energy. In the Fighting Continent, fighting energy is categorized into five attributes: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Generally speaking, once a person becomes a martial apprentice, they can discern the attribute of their fighting energy based on its color. However, He Xuan's fighting energy is surprisingly in the most primitive white state, which suggests that his fighting energy contains all five attributes. It may even include other mutated attributes.

Clenching his teeth, he began to absorb the surrounding fighting energy to impact the meridians within his body, aiding in the movement of the tendons.

He is so handsome, the eldest son of the He family is truly handsome. Unfortunately, his cultivation has been ruined. If his cultivation had not been ruined, I would definitely pursue him. Ah, I have fallen in love with him.

You little sister, you almost made me lose face in front of so many people. My performance should be quite impressive, right? I wonder if it caught the attention of respectable housewives and young ladies.

"Young Master, Second Young Master, Third Young Master, you have arrived"

That is to say, from this moment on, his body is no longer a useless one; he is able to cultivate! However, he does not know exactly which level of martial apprentice he has reached. This is because the techniques recorded in this ancient book differ from those known on the continent. Suppressing the excitement within, he wiped the dirt from his hands, took the ancient book from the wall's crevice, and examined his own meridians, confirming that his current meridians are identical to those recorded in the ancient book.

I must quickly reverse the meridians within my body completely. I want to see if I can become a martial apprentice after the reversal

This is merely a lesson. I, He Xuan, am not someone whom anyone can provoke

Almost there, the last meridian, the very last one

He, He Xuan, left gracefully, his expression calm and composed, feigning tranquility. As he turned, he cast a disdainful glance at Liu Ziqiang, who was still dazed from the slap.

Well, these few stores are doing quite well; at least they haven't collapsed yet. Alright, let's leave it at that for today. With a retracted smile, He Xuan yawned as if he were tired, the sharpness he had just displayed vanished, resembling a dazed A Wang.

He Xuan was led away by A Wang, while He Lin and He Chao did not continue to accompany them

He Xuan's spirit was in such pain that it felt scattered, as if he were about to fall into a deep sleep, but his resilient will reminded him to grit his teeth and persevere, for the light was not far away

He Xuan is not a person who bullies others with power, and he was not like that in the past either. Liu Ziqiang's two setbacks were entirely of his own making, and such a person deserves to be struck down. However, what surprised He Xuan was that He Lin and He Chao would actually come to his aid. It seems that although there is infighting within the He family, they are at least remarkably united when facing external challenges

He Lin spoke softly, not even glancing at Liu Ziqiang, whose expression was constantly changing, and then strode away. Before long, the crowd on the street dispersed, and only then did Liu Ziqiang let out a roar of anger, like a beast howling.

"Having time to accompany this useless person is better spent practicing at home. It is truly a waste," He Chao complained.

With a single punch, he could hear the whistling sound of the wind

Recently, we had a shipment that was robbed by bandits during transit. Moreover, during this period, there have been individuals coming to our storefront to cause disturbances, negatively impacting our business and resulting in an increasingly quiet store.

"Hey, Awang, even with my low profile, you've still noticed my shining points. But you shouldn't be so straightforward in praising me; it makes me blush." He Xuan seemed quite pleased with the other's flattery, a smile playing on his lips, and his eyes nearly squinting with laughter.

I, He Xuan, am not someone whom just anyone can provoke! He believed that this statement carried the most weight; since he was putting on a show of bravado, it had to be coherent from beginning to end, or so he thought.

Suddenly, a sound echoed in his mind, as if a great bell was ringing within him. In an instant, his tormented body felt as though it had transitioned from hell to heaven, with streams of refreshing energy circulating throughout him, akin to a gentle rain and a soft breeze, resembling the heavenly dew that brought unparalleled comfort

Liu Ziqiang was also taken aback. Just as he raised his head, he saw He Xuan charging towards him like an enraged bull. Before he could react, a slap landed on his cheek, causing a searing pain. However, the pain on his face was nothing compared to the hurt in his heart; Liu Ziqiang's dignity was once again trampled by He Xuan

Awang initially wanted to scold again, saying he had seen shamelessness but never such extreme shamelessness. However, when he saw the glimmering light in He Xuan's narrowed eyes, he felt a chill run through his entire body, as if he were completely seen through, and he dared not look directly at He Xuan any longer

Martial Disciple! With the reversal of his meridians, he successfully entered the realm of Martial Disciple, and the speed of the meridian reversal was much faster than he had imagined

Oh, could you elaborate in detail

Indeed, the master wielded a silver gun to establish the He family, and the surrounding bandits also showed respect. Generally speaking, very few outlaws dare to set their sights on our He family.

Gentlemen! Although the eldest son of the He family is physically incapacitated, he is indeed a true man!

He Chao's laughter echoed, seemingly regarding He Xuan with newfound respect, yet the sarcasm at the corners of his mouth remained unabated

Young Master, this way please

Although the storefront of the He family is not bustling with voices, shadows of people can be seen everywhere. The majority of the goods sold in the storefront are medicinal herbs and some low-grade elixirs. In the Douzhan Continent, with billions of cultivators, medicinal herbs are of great importance. For every family looking to engage in business, the first step is to start with medicinal herbs. This aspect may seem simple but is quite complex, requiring a certain level of connections. Following that, there are shops, taverns, and weapon stores.

The crowd was abuzz with discussion. The men felt a surge of excitement, while the women began to swoon.

Hold on. I must cultivate, otherwise, how can I survive in this martial-dominated world of combat? And how can I earn my dignity?

"A-Wang, there is no need for excessive courtesy, just take me to have a casual look around," said He Xuan. After all, He Lin and He Chao were merely accompanying him to take a look; he was the one who had been sent to the periphery.

Having walked several streets, just as I reached the street corner, a servant approached me directly

... ...

He Xuan was not confused by the color of the fighting spirit; rather, he was perplexed about how to open the ancient book. Just a moment ago, he tried again and found that the ancient book still could not be opened.

Hello!

He Xuan smiled gracefully: "In Liu City, there are only three prominent families, of course, one of them is either the Liu family or the Luo family. Who else would dare to set their sights on the He family?"

Good, well played, this Liu Ziqiang is simply asking for a beating. He has the demeanor of a petty person who has found success

... ...

"May the young master travel safely." A-Wang hurriedly bid farewell, his voice still lingering as He Xuan had already departed

He Xuan did not stop his pace, appearing completely unconcerned: "Grandfather, this time you went out to investigate the matter of the stolen goods?"

At this moment, the ancient book no longer contains any human figures; it only bears these two archaic characters—Killer God

Om

Feeling slightly anxious, he thought that if the ancient book could not be opened, then what was the point of his cultivation? This strange network of meridians would certainly still be unsuitable for practicing the other techniques on the continent.

Indeed, the young master’s insights are truly exceptional, hitting the nail on the head!" A-Wang's face twitched slightly, but internally he was cursing, "I originally thought the young master was a genius in business as well, but it turns out he is just a fool. Anyone with common sense knows that it is one of the Liu and Luo families. " However, he dared not voice this thought.

Ah!

He Family, He Xuan! Ah!

In his previous life, he was an orphan. Before he grew up, he faced ridicule and bullying no less than he does now. He has witnessed the coldness of human relationships and the harshness of society far too many times, which has strengthened his resolve to transform his useless body into a valuable one. Therefore, regardless of whether this ancient book can truly restore his body, at least he has a glimmer of hope and a goal. The ancient book is his only hope, and he must continue along the path that his former self left unfinished.

Everyone on the street was stunned; He Xuan's actions were beyond everyone's expectations. No one had anticipated that this good-for-nothing would actually have the courage to slap Liu Ziqiang.

The young master is indeed wise and powerful! Although A-Wang is not very old, he has managed to reach this position. Besides his intelligence, it is also due to his eloquence; a businessman who cannot speak is essentially not a businessman. So, who does the young master think is targeting the He family?

Let's go. To the storefront

The He family's storefronts in Liucheng are numerous, yet most do not belong to the bustling areas; otherwise, Liucheng would not be called Liucheng, but Hecheng. In this continent where martial prowess is revered, strength determines everything; only with strength can one acquire wealth and power. The naming of a city is entirely decided by the local strongest power. The Liu family is that power in Liucheng. However, this power does not necessarily hold absolute authority; fortunes change, and the tides of power shift every thirty years. This saying is particularly fitting for the martial-centric continent of Douzhan, as no one can predict which family might suddenly produce a genius, thereby altering the landscape. Moreover, local powers prefer a triangular balance of power, as such a situation means that any change affects all; thus, the three major families will not act lightly against one another.