Chapter 006: Practicing with the Gun and Contemplating the Future, Shame on the Military and Government Accounts

The once peaceful mountain village, where the sounds of chickens and dogs could be heard, has now become a ghost town

As the gun shadows moved swiftly like a dragon, various flying birds and running beasts seemed to appear in Wang Xuan's eyes, as he contemplated while changing his shooting style

A storm is coming

Having said that, he turned around and walked away with the gun on his shoulder

Liu Shun glared with wide eyes: "That's still not enough. I also owe a sum to the county office. Besides, if you say there's no money, how can you afford to spend lavishly at the brothel? Are you planning to rely on slapping faces?!"

Why are you being so nagging like an old woman

In Shiwa Village, the moon is bright and the stars are few

Do not emulate those women who spend their days gossiping about the affairs of others, as everything is false; true ability lies within oneself

Above are the nine heavens, below are the nine abysses, the universe is vast and boundless, suffering is abundant while joy is scarce, the spirit disperses into the sky, the soul returns to the earth

Hmm?

However, these corpses are contaminated with demonic energy, which may lead to the transformation of the dead; therefore, they can only be cremated

Wang Xuan's gaze also dimmed slightly

As time flows and dynasties change, various terrifying and bloody rumors surrounding the art of enfeoffment have never ceased.

Don't say it!

Although it is said that the middle-level gun is the king of guns, the most difficult point to defend lies in the center. However, unlike humans, the weaknesses of monsters, flying creatures, and beasts vary greatly...

No matter how well one practices martial arts, experience in dealing with opponents is equally indispensable. This is also the reason why disciples from prestigious families need to experience the world of martial arts.

Zhang Heng coldly laughed and said: "When a noble family falls into decline, one must chop firewood and farm to take care of their elderly mother, while also practicing body training. The hardships endured are far beyond what you can imagine"

In warfare, protecting one's home and territory is far from sufficient on its own

These two fools

Daoist Li Shouxin, inheritor of the Taiyi Sect, having received the talisman, must certainly refine essence into qi. His steps are remarkably swift, indicating that his mastery of body refinement techniques is also profound

In the shadowy valley of the northern mountain pass, gunfire once again crisscrossed.

Having completed all matters, the first light of dawn is already visible on the horizon

Magistrate Li was greatly alarmed, clasped his hands, and said, "I am merely a small magistrate, I have heard nothing and understand nothing"

However, these matters will be taken care of by others, while the officials and citizens of Yong'an County must deal with the aftermath.

Indeed, although these secret arts each have their own merits, if one does not refine essence into qi, they can only be driven by vital energy and blood. The greater the power, the more likely it is to harm the foundation, even leading to backlash and death

Wang Xuan hesitated for a moment and said in a deep voice: "A map was discovered on the Demon King's body, which is related to the sealing of the gods..."

As far as he knows, although Magistrate Li is cunning, he is also considered diligent in his work. The nearby counties have truly incited the wrath of both heaven and the people.

The envoy Chen Qiong of the Jingyao Division has departed

Even the spirits and ghosts must adhere to a path of restraint

The so-called malevolent energy is also a variant of the spiritual essence of heaven and earth. However, while the spiritual essence nourishes all things with its purity, malevolent energy is characterized by its destructive and lethal nature

The monsters actually possess blueprints related to the divine sealing technique

Descending from the mountain, more than 200 soldiers of the garrison appeared pale, their legs trembling. Although the autumn wind was cold, the true reason lay in what they had witnessed the previous day

After a short while, Wang Xuan stood with his gun in hand, his brow furrowed

These three individuals, I actually cannot defeat even one of them!

The family heritage of the Yin Sha body refining technique, having already reached the limit of condensing the Thief-Sha Wheel, must find a way to continue the progression

The sound of suppressed laughter in the distance interrupted the argument between the two.

It is Chen Qiong's subordinate from the Jingyao Division, who hails from the Yinmen, named Guo Luquan

Exhausted from his training, he sat cross-legged on the massive stone at the entrance of the Yin Valley, practicing the Yin Sha Body Refinement Technique

However, upon reaching the stage of refining Qi to transform the spirit and achieving the completion of one's cultivation, one can extend their lifespan by three hundred years. It is important to note that such techniques are considered the sacred arts of the major sects.

Adult, hee hee ... ...

Yet immortality is elusive and ethereal, while the landscape is not merely a reflection of the moon in the water

Men and women, old and young, their faces unrecognizable, their flesh in a state of disarray

However, this time the target has transformed into a human

Colonel Wang, thank you for your hard work

The demon's nest has become "foreign", and nearby there is "dereliction of duty", clearly displaying a face of shirking responsibility, and saying this also requires his cooperation

The old Daoist surnamed Gu is the "Disaster Master" of Yong'an County. Due to the peculiar circumstances of this world, all the deceased must undergo examination by the "Disaster Master" to appease their grievances and disperse the calamity before they can be buried

Wang Xuan was speechless, frowning and coldly snorted: "What is going on?"

Zhang Heng carried the tiger skin and bones on his shoulders, the stench overwhelming. Seeing his soldiers in such a state, he immediately reprimanded them: "What are you all afraid of, you bunch of cowards?!"

Just as he was pondering, County Magistrate Li suddenly leaned over and whispered, "Brother Wang, I saw that Inspector Chen and Temple Priest Li hurriedly rode away on horseback. What has happened?"

Having said that, he turned around and left

As for further refining the spirit to achieve the Yang God and Earth Immortal, he has only heard of it in some historical figures mentioned in novels and stories

The weary County Magistrate Li clasped his hands and lamented, "It is unimaginable that the people under my governance have suffered slaughter at the hands of foreign monsters. We must thoroughly investigate this matter to uncover the truth and determine which local authority has been negligent in their duties, leading to this chaos"

After a long time, the cold wind and the sound of ghostly wails gradually faded away. The old Taoist known as the "Disaster Master" was already drenched in sweat, which dripped down incessantly, as he weakly nodded at the constables.

As he drew his gun, he recalled what he had seen yesterday

Jingyao Division's巡使 Chen Qiong, a disciple of the academy, cultivates righteousness and practices swordsmanship. His sword technique is upright, balanced, and excels in both offense and defense, with sword energy radiating in all directions, clearly having refined essence into energy

You are the one who lacks intelligence

Common individuals in the martial world, all possess the ability to transform their muscles, bones, and marrow, maneuvering with agility and evading attacks, achieving victory through strength, speed, and techniques. If they were to further master certain secret arts, such as exorcism, poison manipulation, and curses, they would be able to catch their enemies off guard and eliminate them.

At this moment, what longevity, what fame, all of it is nonsense

Those who can refine essence into qi can employ supernatural powers and cunning techniques without harming the fundamental essence. Generally, various schools of thought possess such methods, some of which are common practices, while others are closely guarded secrets

Upon finishing his training and returning to the military residence, Wang Xuan saw Liu Shun and Zhang Heng confronting each other, their faces flushed and necks thick with tension

Zhang Heng interjected, "Aren't there still tiger skins and bones?"

As the negative energy within his body continued to accumulate, Wang Xuan resumed his practice

Moreover, the monsters have tough skin and thick flesh, and their movements are swift; yesterday, they nearly suffered a great loss

The three individuals instantly became invigorated

As the "Yanshi" Gu Laodao's soul-requiem bell resounded through the night sky, a sudden chill wind arose from the ground, swirling in various sizes, and faintly, a mournful sound could be heard, evoking deep sorrow

The temple priest Li Daoist of the City God Temple has also departed

Liu Shun pushed him away and lamented to Wang Xuan: "My lord, there is no money in the government treasury; it is barely enough to distribute next month's salaries. With the year-end approaching, are we really going to have to resort to begging again?"

The officials held torches, yet could not dispel the chill of the autumn night breeze

Ladies and gentlemen, I beg your pardon, it is truly ... ...

I am aware that you often speak ill of me behind my back, but I ask you all to reflect more on yesterday's events

Yesterday's battle was intense, appearing as if one were strolling leisurely in a garden, yet within it lay peril; a single misstep could lead to death and destruction. Wang Xuan aimed to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance his spear techniques

Ding! Ding ding!

The art of body forging involves using the malevolent energies of heaven and earth as a furnace to refine oneself into a divine weapon. However, this process will also damage and dissolve the corresponding meridians, thus one can only rely on the seven souls to condense the malevolent wheel

However, human life does not exceed one hundred years, and as one ages, their vitality and blood gradually decline, making it increasingly difficult to endure the malevolent energy that refines the body. Advancing further becomes as challenging as ascending to the heavens

The demon's lair has slaughtered the village; if not dealt with promptly, it will surely become a den of ghosts

Saying this, he waved the tiger whip in his hand back and forth, "Did you see that? No matter how fierce that tiger demon is, it was still cut down by us!"

The bald, burly monk, despite his mental deficiencies, has only cultivated the golden body of Buddhism. However, his physique is as formidable as a demon, far surpassing his own. Nowadays, even a gunshot might not pierce his skin...

Indeed! Liu Shun elaborated on it in detail

Fart!

Wang Xuan was astonished: "Is there no money left in the account?"

Hehe... Hahaha...

Wang Xuan's lips twitched, "Indeed, it is Li Huatou..."

Starting today, I will have Captain Liu teach the brutal body tempering technique of the military. However, the training methods are exceedingly harsh; the path ahead is for you to decide yourself

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In Yong'an Town, the Evil Army's office is understaffed and cannot afford sergeants. Two team leaders, Zhang Heng and Yongmeng, are primarily responsible for training, while Liu Shun, who has a basic understanding of literature, is in charge of managing the equipment and accounts. The previous personnel generally did not concern themselves with these matters.

The Art of Sealing the Gods

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Liu Shun and Zhang Heng are leading the team, I want to go practice martial arts

The yamen runners and the garrison soldiers had pale lips and expressions filled with fear

The mountain rain is about to come

The Taiyi Sect's Sun and Moon Refining Technique is for refining the body, the Jade Liquid Refining Technique is for refining the spirit, the Buddhist Golden Body Technique is for refining the body, and the Nirvana Heart is for refining the spirit. The simultaneous refinement of both body and spirit is referred to as the dual cultivation of essence and life, the path to longevity

It is still printed material

Old man Guo Luquan suppressed his laughter, "In my travels across the south and north, this is the first time I have encountered a military government as impoverished as the Yong'an Military Government. It is worth noting that although this military government has fallen into decline, making money is not difficult."

According to ancient legends passed down from the human emperor, it is said that, similar to the teachings of military strategy, one cannot attain both the stability of the state and eternal life; throughout history, the lifespan of emperors has rarely exceeded one hundred years

Watching Wang Xuan's figure rapidly disappear, a soldier from the military office exclaimed, "After being busy all day, isn't the lord tired?"

Wang Xuan gazed at the two figures and sighed

Wang Xuan also stopped in his tracks, his gaze slightly focused as he spoke in a deep voice

Wang Xuan glanced over and saw an old man with gray beard dressed in a black robe leaning on a recliner, holding his stomach and wearing a face full of suppressed laughter

In this world, there is no concept of reincarnation; people believe that the soul enters the netherworld to attain peace, and that the deceased's body receives the earth's energy, allowing their descendants to prosper. Therefore, burial in the ground is prevalent.

The funds allocated by the state government are already limited, and we have also disbursed the military salaries in full. The back room needs repairs due to water leakage, and with the year-end approaching, the state government also requires a modest gift, not to mention the daily expenses for food and drink

For over a decade, Yong'an County has not witnessed the emergence of a demon nest, and the last occurrence was swiftly quelled by the Demon Suppression Bureau, making such a tragic scene unprecedented.

Moreover, this demon's lair is indeed quite peculiar

He can now use malevolent energy to attack his enemies, but the quality is subpar. By condensing the second layer of the malevolent wheel, he can add mental deterrence, and the third layer, which devours thieves, can transform malevolence into essence. Only then will his formidable power be revealed

Upon reaching this thought, Wang Xuan slightly shook his head

Zhang Heng approached with a playful grin, shaking the large demon tiger whip in his hand, "This thing is quite a treasure. One of my subordinates has a recipe for a medicinal wine that not only tonifies the kidneys and enhances vitality but also aids in the cultivation of body training techniques"

... ...

Before the old master, there lay rows of corpses

... ...

Wang Xuan nodded without saying anything, nor did he express any opposition

Zhang Heng's expression was unpleasant, "What the hell are you laughing at, old man!"

Half of the sky is a pale blue, while the other half is black, with the Morning Star hanging high above.

Flames erupted, and hundreds of corpses were burning fiercely, the stench of decay was overwhelming

The practice of martial arts can be divided into the cultivation of the body and the cultivation of the spirit

In my early years, I practiced in seclusion, only having heard of disturbances caused by evil forces in certain places, where mountains of corpses and seas of blood existed; this is the first time I have witnessed it with my own eyes

Riding a swift horse, I set off on the road at night, departing under the stars and the moon.

The white-haired old priest walked slowly, shaking the soul-requiem bell, his voice deep and distant

Alright, you old trickster

In a hurry, they even neglected to attend to their injured companions, entrusting Wang Xuan to have them stay at the military office to recuperate temporarily

The cultivation system of this world is intricate and complex, yet it follows certain principles. It primarily involves the refinement of the body and the spirit, with the stages being the transformation of essence into qi, the transformation of qi into spirit, the refinement of spirit to emptiness, and the merging of emptiness with the Dao

In the Great Yan Dynasty, martial arts schools were abundant across various regions, and common techniques could be learned for a fee. However, to advance further, one would need to have a family legacy or to be accepted into one of the major sects of the various religious teachings.