Chapter Seven, Connecting the Nine Realms

The entire residence, including the doorman, the servants in the inner courtyard, and the cook, consists of only a little over ten people, which gives it a somewhat desolate atmosphere

At this time, it has been eighty years since Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang established the nation. Following the reigns of Emperors Wen and Jing, the current sovereign is in possession of a period of great national strength.

"You should wipe the grease and food residue from the corners of your mouth before claiming you haven't eaten," Huo Qubing said with a roll of his eyes.

On the surface, he showed no signs of abnormality, yet within him, the flow of energy was harmonizing with the military texts and the ancient well, operating with increasing speed and growing vigor

Huo Qubing experienced a sense of awareness, realizing that his strategy had succeeded, aided by the ancient well's military treatise, and was about to make a breakthrough, advancing to the final stage of the Ninth Realm

This is the essence of the military strategy of feigning retreat to lure the enemy. It means to force the enemy into a corner, which will provoke a counterattack; allowing them to escape can weaken their morale. When pursuing, one should not press too hard on the enemy to exhaust their strength and undermine their fighting spirit. Once the enemy's morale is low and they are in disarray, capturing them can be achieved without bloodshed

Uncle Wei Qing, in his early years of military campaigns, encountered a village on the border that had been slaughtered and plundered by the Xiongnu. The entire village had been devastated, leaving only a young girl lying in the ruins of a collapsed house, unnoticed by the Xiongnu.

If you are hungry, go eat by yourself. I need some time alone, do not let anyone in. Huo Qubing walked steadily into the study next to the living room

The well and the military book continuously released a flow of energy, becoming increasingly profound, permeating throughout his entire body

Yan Qi retreated before entering the residence at hetushu.com

It will return home on its own once it is full

At this moment, it is already the sixth stage of the Lower Nine Realms, where the body and mind are unified, and the vital energy surges. If there is an opportunity to ascend to the battlefield, one must forge a warrior's courage, enduring the onslaught of killing intent, malevolence, and the impact of death that arises during life-and-death confrontations, in order to further solidify the corporeal essence.

The military texts, or the aura emanating from the ancient well, indeed enhance Huo Qubing's strength

Yan Qi followed closely beside Huo Qubing as they walked towards the inner courtyard

Huo Qubing gave her a nickname, Big Fan. Her skin is slightly dark, but her eyebrows and eyes are well-proportioned, and she is skilled at handling the spear.

The study of Huo Qubing is not large, and the arrangement is simple, with wooden shelves placed along the walls, holding a considerable number of simple books.

The big cat is a habitual offender, and its primary purpose for entering the palace is to indulge in this meal

The military book radiated a jade-like green aura, and as more sections were turned, new characters began to appear

This maid, lacking in flesh according to her birth chart, has rapidly grown to her current stature at a rate of one head taller each year, appearing even more robust than Huo Qubing

Successfully employing strategies can yield the ancient well and military texts in return, enhancing the cultivation of military practitioners

Huo Qubing was walking down the street when he suddenly felt a sense of awareness, as if someone was watching him

This is the place where Huo Qubing conducts his daily activities. Upon entering the courtyard, he sees his personal maid playing with a stone lock in the yard

The fish are raised in the scenic lake within the palace, of the variety hetushu.com.com, which is rare and has a rich, tender flesh

Thus, there is no beautiful maidservant nearby, but there is a robust and well-fed young maid.

When Wei Qing and others entered the village, a young girl surprisingly propped up the beams of the house and the collapsed ruins, running out from beneath the debris

This girl is not easy to support, as her daily expenses are substantial.

Understood, "Xiong San replied loudly

His pace appeared to be neither hurried nor slow, yet in reality, it was extremely fast. Shortly thereafter, he turned into another alleyway again

A stone lock weighing over a hundred pounds feels as light as a straw in the hands of the maidservant

As the military texts within the sea of knowledge emerged with the appearance of characters, wisps of energy surged forth, merging into the body of Huo Qubing

This force circulates endlessly within him ... On the level of consciousness, Huo Qubing discovered the four characters 'to capture by letting go' appearing in the military book

At this moment, he felt as if he had consumed the legendary elixir, his consciousness once again entering a wondrous state of insight, perceiving everything around him

When forced, the troops will rebel... extinguish their fighting spirit, scatter them before capturing, and achieve victory without bloodshed

The title "Gongzi" specifically referred to the sons of feudal lords during the Pre-Qin period, while daughters could also be referred to as "Nü Gongzi". By the time of the Han dynasty, the sons of nobles and officials could be called "Gongzi". Subsequently, this title became increasingly common among the common people

I instructed Yao Zhao to take people to deal with those lurking in the shadows plotting against Liu Huai, employing the strategy of "letting go to catch". The purpose was to see if there were still others hiding deeper. Could it be that... they fell into my trap, and by using their schemes, the changes in the Book of War appeared, enhancing my strength through the increase of vital energy?

Make him let down his guard, fully expose himself, and then capture him

A young lady was secretly observing herself ... . ... Huo Qubing chuckled silently, as such occurrences were not uncommon in the past and were nothing to be surprised about. With beauty and a slender waist, dressed and adorned in the manner of a noble scion, he had long been accustomed to being the center of attention.

He came to the low seat and continued to sit on the animal skin mat in the posture of the Vajra position, focusing his mind and calming his spirit, beginning to visualize the sea of consciousness

The strong maid confessed: "I just ate 2 jin of boiled meat to fill my stomach, so I can still accompany the young master in dining."

Huo Qubing reined in his thoughts and turned back to himself

Knowing that the young master is coming back, I am waiting for him, and I have not eaten yet

He withdrew his gaze and continued forward, soon turning into another long street, where the noisy crowd suddenly diminished

Only then can one begin to attempt to enter the last three levels of the Lower Nine Realms, and to initially engage with the military arts and divine powers.

The power within the body surged and roiled, coursing through every limb and bone.

At this moment, Huo Qubing has reached the stage that countless warriors dream of, about to penetrate the Ninth Realm

Because practitioners of military strategy need to cultivate their bodies, the more solid the foundation, the better. One must gradually penetrate through all the realms of the lower nine stages, starting with the skin, then connecting the blood vessels, opening the tendons, forging the bones, and finally refining the body

This is the first five realms

Comparing the Yin-Yang School, the Ming School, and the Vertical and Horizontal School, along with the *Book of Changes*, requires a high level of qualification. However, the advantage is that if one possesses sufficient qualifications, by selecting a few realms from the lower nine realms and unlocking the important key points, one can directly attempt to communicate with heaven and earth and attain supernatural powers

The power he cultivated within himself, continuously accumulated under the influence of the energy from the ancient well and military texts, rapidly approached a certain critical point

The two individuals passed through the outer courtyard and the central corridor, arriving at the rear residence

Exiting the Weiyang Palace, one soon arrives at the renowned Anmen Street of Chang'an, where the parallel streets extend straight ahead, bustling with pedestrians.

There are four doormen standing solemnly outside the residence

Upon seeing Huo Qubing return, Qiqi respectfully inquired and greeted him

Huo Qubing passed by a passerby on the street

She was quite happy to see Huo Qubing return, and quickly approached him while holding a "straw stick": "Young Master, have you eaten yet?"

This sound, in conjunction with the energy flow within his body, continuously impacts the shackles surrounding him, striving to break through his current realm

This maid's surname is Xiong, and she was originally the third among the sisters in her family, hence she was called Xiong San

This fellow is accustomed to stealing and sneaking around in the palace, currently holding a plump yellow-scaled fish in its mouth, lying on top of an artificial hill, indulging in a feast.

The female attendant is quite robust in appearance

It is now noon, how many meals have you had today?" Huo Qubing glanced at his maid, feeling somewhat weary.

He sensed the clamor of Chang'an City outside the palace, felt the wriggling of snakes and insects beneath the ground, and his thoughts penetrated every corner, thus he also sensed the large cat that had shown itself outside the study and then disappeared without a trace

He could not help but quicken his pace, preparing to return home to adjust the energy within his body

Wei Qing then brought him back to Chang'an, having accompanied Huo Qubing since their youth, and their relationship was very close

In the center of the room, there is a low mat, and behind it is laid a soft cushion made of animal hide

Although the common people wear coarse cloth garments, they are well-fed and warmly dressed, and the majority appear cheerful.

Huo Qubing walked out of Weiyang Palace, on his way home

The old servant, Yan Qi, was once an old soldier under Wei Qing in his early years. After being injured on the battlefield, he has a slight limp and says: "Young master."

In the early stages of practice, the advantage of military strategy is its wide audience, allowing entry without the need for high talent.

There is a voice within him, initially faint and weak, growing increasingly loud, like thunder, like surging waves, like the clash of thousands of troops battling for victory

Among the various schools, the path of military strategy is relatively easy to enter, but it presents the greatest number of obstacles for advancement and breakthroughs

At the end of the alley stands a residence with two stone drums, each a zhang in height, placed outside the gate. This three-courtyard mansion is the residence of the Huo family

Huo Qubing entered the residence, and soon an elderly servant, around fifty years of age, approached him quickly.

When the muscles and bones are fully integrated, the entire body merges into a single entity, opening all the hundred orifices, allowing a flow of vital energy within the body to circulate endlessly

He turned his head quietly to glance at the second floor of a shop by the window, where a gap in the window frame had been opened. A face that could be both pouting and smiling, at the moment his gaze shifted, instantly shrank back like a startled deer.

At this stage, individual exceptional performers can suppress their opponents solely through their momentum, leaving them disheartened and demoralized