Chapter 6: The Military Family

Liu Feng and Xiao Yue'er were filled with doubts, unsure of what they were about to learn, yet they did not reveal any hint of it on their faces. Dou Yin subtly nodded; these two children were the kind who kept their thoughts deeply hidden. Only such individuals could bear what ordinary people could not, ultimately achieving great things.

This mechanism was also discovered by me by chance, and it just happened to be useful. To clarify their doubts, Dou Yin casually remarked as he slowly took out the yellow package from the hidden compartment. He removed the two books on top, then placed them back into the package. After adjusting the inkstone and moving the bookshelf, he handed the two books to Liu Feng and Xiao Yue'er. Upon receiving them, they saw that the covers were of a quaint brown color. The book in Liu Feng's hand was titled "The Art of Deception," while the one in Xiao Yue'er's hand was titled "Military Formations"

Observing the two individuals flipping through the pages, Dou Yin took a sip of tea. "The establishment of the Han Dynasty emphasized the importance of scholarly traditions, which allowed the thoughts of these traditions to be widely known to future generations. However, the so-called strategies of the upper party in the scholarly traditions are not without merit. For thousands of years, there have been many capable individuals who, relying solely on their eloquence, have achieved victory without deploying a single soldier."

What Dou Yin wishes to understand now is how long this situation can last, as the degree of communication with spiritual energy during the first encounter largely determines the future cultivation level of the martial artist

After dinner, it was naturally time to study in the study. Aunt Wu brought in tea and then withdrew. Dou Yin was momentarily taken aback, as if he had made a significant decision. He addressed the two children in front of him, "Feng'er, Xiao Yue'er, over the past two years, you have made some progress in your studies of history and literature. Your uncle intends to no longer teach you in this regard; you may research and ponder on your own. If you encounter difficulties, you may ask your uncle for clarification. In the future, we will change the content of our evening studies."

The uncle has provided you with works authored by military strategists, hoping that you will study them diligently. However, remember that those who engage in the art of war must not be overly constrained by their learning. The saying that a general outside the command may disregard military orders conveys this very meaning. Many times, opportunities in battle are fleeting, which necessitates that a competent general make accurate judgments.

At the moment he stepped out of the door, Dou Yin displayed a joyful smile on his handsome face as he gazed at the sky, "Elder brother, you could never have imagined in your dreams that your child is actually a martial arts prodigy," and then he hummed a tune while walking away

The uncle is one of the experts and may be aware of it, which also helps avoid straying onto the wrong path. He no longer wishes for yesterday's events to occur again, as living has become a matter that involves more than just himself.

Dou Yin paced back and forth in his room, ultimately unable to find a solution after much contemplation. He could only advise Liu Feng not to practice martial arts for the next few days and to discuss it again later. Liu Feng agreed and returned to his study to begin his calligraphy practice

Why was the red shadow he saw before losing consciousness so familiar? Liu Feng found it somewhat puzzling. Suddenly, his stomach let out a growl; he rubbed his face and thought, forget it, since there’s nothing wrong, there’s no need to dwell on it. Perhaps there was a mistake last time; he should hurry to eat. Just as Liu Feng turned to leave the room, the red dragon in the jade pendant at his waist emitted a fleeting glow.

In a state of meditation, Liu Feng felt a profound sense of tranquility, while Dou Yin in front of him found it hard to believe. If he weren't still somewhat conscious, the teacup in his hand would surely have fallen to the ground. Before him, Liu Feng appeared to be enveloped in a flowing current, but Dou Yin knew that it was not water; it was the pure spiritual energy of the universe.

However, in his previous life, Liu Feng did not conduct extensive research on "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu; he had only heard a general introduction from his teacher during his school days. Therefore, he resolved to thoroughly comprehend this "book of deception".

However, the ignorant do not realize that without the support of military strategists, how could hetushu.com have such a situation? In recent years, military strategists have remained silent, but in the near future, it will inevitably be their stage. This is because the ambitions of certain individuals are constantly expanding; with desire, there will naturally be war

When Liu Feng woke up again, the sky was already slightly bright. He moved his body and felt a bit of mild pain, but still managed to dress himself. Pushing open the door, the fresh and chilly air made Liu Feng, who had been feeling a bit stuffy, feel much more comfortable. After taking a few slow steps, Liu Feng suddenly felt that his injuries had improved significantly.

In the room, Dou Yin had already gotten up. Upon seeing Liu Feng, he quickly urged him to sit down, took his pulse again, and inquired about his current condition. After confirming that there were no major issues, his expression finally relaxed.

At this moment, Liu Feng in the room felt refreshed and comfortably stretched his back. From his uncle's demeanor, he understood that he should have mastered the first level of cultivation. However, why had the pressure from last time not manifested?

Turning around, I examined Liu Feng's major acupoints and thought, "This doesn't make sense. Feng's physique, if not a once-in-a-thousand-years martial arts genius, is certainly exceptional. Back in my day, everything went smoothly for me. Why is it that Feng is now facing issues? What exactly went wrong?"

A few days later, on one particular day, Liu Feng was sitting cross-legged on the bed, while Dou Yin looked at him with a serious expression. Xiao Yue'er and Wu Ma anxiously waited outside. After several days of recuperation, Liu Feng's health had fully recovered. After lunch, Liu Feng proposed to Dou Yin to practice his skills again, and after a moment of contemplation, Dou Yin agreed.

First, I learned martial arts myself, and now my uncle is imparting the teachings of military strategy to me. It seems that he intends to gradually reveal the truth to me, Liu Feng pondered in silence. In that case, I will master everything, so that my uncle knows I have the ability to uncover the truth behind the events of that year.

After a pause, Dou Yin continued: "The Classics and Histories are the subjects established by the academic sect for the civil service examination of our Western Han dynasty, and their principles are solely for the purpose of stabilizing the state and ensuring peace. Over the past two years, you have already been able to grasp them, yet my uncle still feels that the situation in the world is intricate and ever-changing, and no one can predict that it will remain stable forever"

As Liu Feng continued to ponder, Dou Yin rotated the inkstone on the desk, causing a bookshelf to shift and reveal a hidden compartment. Liu Feng and Xiao Yue'er could no longer contain their excitement, their faces displaying expressions of surprise. Although they had been studying in this study for over two years, they had never realized that it concealed such secrets.

Therefore, Dou Yin agreed to Liu Feng's request, but he insisted on accompanying him, as the previous incident made Dou Yin cautious. Additionally, he wanted to find out what was affecting Liu Feng's training.

Thinking of this, Dou Yin merely said lightly that he should not be careless, should not act rashly, and should spend a few more days solidifying his foundation before studying the next level, to which Liu Feng naturally agreed once again

He could clearly hear the sound of his own swallowing. What was happening? The wind was actually resonating with such a strong spiritual energy. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Dou Yin truly wouldn't have believed that such a thing could occur. Suppressing the shock in his heart, Dou Yin dared not breathe loudly as he stared at Liu Feng. At this moment, he was no longer worried about Liu Feng encountering any problems; the surrounding spiritual energy was a sign of having perfected the first level of cultivation.

From the words of his uncle and the actions taken today, Liu Feng felt a strong sense of unease. The continuous expansion of Nan Shu and the Latila Empire, along with the ambitions of the Western Han Emperor, all of this would inevitably erupt at some point. What can ensure one's survival in war? What can protect what one wishes to safeguard? The answer is undoubtedly continuous strengthening. When you stand at the pinnacle of power, the world trembles for you; who would not submit to you? At this moment, even Liu Feng himself was unaware of a desire slowly taking root in his heart.

Liu Feng recounted his experiences from yesterday to Dou Yin, expressing his confusion. After a moment of contemplation, Dou Yin murmured to himself, "According to what Feng'er said, it shouldn't be due to incorrect practice methods. However, encountering such a situation while opening the meridians and guiding the qi into the acupoints, could it be that Feng'er's meridians are blocked, making him unsuitable for martial arts training?"

Slowly opening his eyes, he discovered that it had already turned dark without him noticing, and the lights in the room had been turned on. Dou Yin saw Liu Feng open his eyes, retracted his cultivation technique, and hurried over to check on him. He carefully inquired about Liu Feng's condition, but did not receive many satisfactory answers. He then suggested that Liu Feng take a short rest before going to the front hall for a meal

After comforting Wu Ma with a few kind words, Liu Feng walked towards Dou Yin's room, feeling that he needed to bury some emotions deep within. However, there were certain matters he needed to clarify with his uncle, particularly regarding what exactly had happened yesterday, as he was new to the practice and did not understand the reasons behind it.

After Dou Yin introduced the development of military strategy to them, he allowed them to ponder over their books as usual. Liu Feng opened "The Art of Deception" and skimmed through it, forming a preliminary impression in his mind. This should discuss how to employ unconventional tactics in warfare, using surprise troops to achieve victory, which bears similarities to the twelve methods of deception found in the ancient text "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu.

Although it is said that the Nine Heavens Dragon Chant is a legendary secondary divine skill, Liu Feng's aptitude should not pose any difficulties. Moreover, Xiao Yue'er has already practiced the first level of "Reversed Pulse of Elixir." Even though her skill is not as precious as the former, it is still a treasured technique of the medical family, and Liu Feng should not be stagnant at this first level.

Uncle must have been a formidable general on the battlefield, having faced countless life-and-death situations with ease; otherwise, he would not possess such a fierce aura. Perhaps he was also an important figure in military circles, as these two volumes of military strategy are not ordinary items, otherwise they would not be worthy of such careful collection by him

Liu Feng could sense the unease in Dou Yin's words. Could it be that his uncle has already noticed something? Is it the threat from Nanshu or the Latila Empire towards the Central Plains, or perhaps the conflict between the Western Han and Eastern Yu?

At this moment, Liu Feng noticed that his uncle suddenly exuded an inexplicable aura of decisiveness and authority, characteristic of a dominant figure. He felt a certain sensation in his heart that was difficult to articulate. With his gaze slightly lowered, he saw the military strategy book, and a thought flashed through Liu Feng's mind like lightning

Upon seeing Liu Feng arrive in the front hall with a refreshing demeanor, Wu Ma and Xiao Yue'er finally felt relieved. During the meal, Dou Yin did not express his judgment, as he feared that Liu Feng's mindset might change upon knowing it. Although this child is capable of concealing his thoughts, there can be no room for error in the practice of martial arts.

The room was enveloped in silence, and warm sunlight streamed in through the window, casting a glow on Liu Feng's small face. Time passed slowly, and with his eyes closed, Liu Feng was unaware of the outside world; he only felt that he had entered a wondrous realm. His consciousness seemed to be exploring the ocean, surrounded by a softness akin to flowing water, devoid of the oppressive sensation he had experienced last time. Liu Feng felt himself drifting along the current, feeling very comfortable. His consciousness seemed to be exploring the ocean, surrounded by a softness akin to flowing water, devoid of the oppressive sensation he had experienced last time. Liu Feng felt himself drifting along the current, feeling very comfortable.

Liu Feng was unaware of Dou Yin's shock at that moment; he continued to drift in his own consciousness. The comfortable sensation made him feel as if he had returned to a summer in his past life, swimming and playing in the small river at home. There was no fatigue, no oppression, only relaxation and joy. He did not know how long it had been when a bright light suddenly appeared before him, and Liu Feng felt his spirit being washed out of the black world by the flowing water