Chapter 7: Traps
Chun'er was covered in bloodstains, clearly having been subjected to torture. She weakly gazed at Li Haoran, who was looking ahead with anger, and suddenly felt a surge of strength within her, shouting loudly.
Take your time! Take your time! I can definitely do it!
Li Fu coldly watched Li Quan, who had fainted, then turned to the black-clad servant beside him and commanded in a low voice
Speaking, Li Haoran did not look at Li Fu, but instead untied the rope by himself
After Li Haoran had left for quite some time, Zhang Ding finally came to his senses from the earlier fear. He turned his head to glance at the empty room, and with a shift of his eyes, a sly smile appeared on his face: "Oh, young prince, please do not blame me; this is all Li Fu's idea!"
Haha! Young Prince, Chun'er is also here. If you have the ability, feel free to come and save her!
The general looked ahead with a blank expression and softly asked
Li Haoran walked past the unconscious servant, and just as he arrived in front of the pillar where Li Quan was tied, he saw Li Fu approaching with a group of people, his words filled with coldness and murderous intent
Seek death!
Li Quannian, in poor health, was no match for the two servants, and was knocked to the ground with a single punch, blood gushing from his nostrils like a fountain
A spark suddenly flickered in Ye Lin's eyes, hidden within the courtyard, while he murmured to himself: "Good! Although it is merely an ordinary punch, the power of this punch has already exceeded what an average person can endure. He certainly did not possess such strength before; it seems he truly cannot endure humiliation and has practiced martial arts... However, where did his method of martial arts cultivation come from?"
At that moment, Li Haoran felt a jolt in his heart, and an uncontrollable anger surged within him, causing Zhang Ding, who was in front, to tremble in fear, not daring to raise his head to look at Li Haoran, his back drenched in cold sweat.
Li Fu saw Li Haoran approaching and a cunning smile of triumph crept onto his lips. The servants beside him moved in unison, raising their fists to strike at Li Haoran
Li Quan, who originally did not want to get involved in these matters, felt as if something in his memory was triggered the moment he saw Li Haoran leaving the storeroom alone, dragging a suitcase, which made it impossible for him to remain calm
Since Li Haoran woke up, Li Fu has openly taken control of most of the servants in the residence to deal with Li Haoran, and has enacted new rules, one of which states that without Li Fu's permission, Li Haoran is not allowed to enter the storeroom
However, before she could finish her words, Li Fu turned around and delivered a hard slap, causing Chun'er to faint on the spot
The act of holding the brush is also characterized by a specific technique known as the Five-Finger Grip Method. In this method, the five fingers are positioned in the middle of the brush handle, ensuring that the grip is neither too tight nor too loose, with the brush handle held vertically. The fingers should be firm while the palm remains relaxed, and the wrist and elbow should be elevated. Additionally, it is essential to control the vital energy within the hand
Do not put on airs here; you, a mere lackey, have had your moment of arrogance these past few days. However, after today, you shall be confined in the dungeon!
The killing intent in Li Fu's eyes grew even more intense. He gently waved his hand, and immediately, the household servants beside him stepped orderly to the sides, revealing Chun'er, who was being held by two attendants behind the crowd.
Creak!
Li Quan, why did you allow Li Haoran to enter the storeroom
Li Fu walked in front of Li Quan, stepping one foot on Li Quan's chest, and coldly asked.
He has grown old, knowing what words should be spoken and what should not. After these words are uttered, he has set aside life and death, completely abandoning the thought of returning home
Ahead, Li Fu looked at the immensely strong Li Haoran, a glimmer of joy appearing in his eyes, while his heart felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction: "Good! Good! Good! With such strength, you must have cultivated martial arts! Li Haoran, this time you are undoubtedly doomed!"
When someone mentioned the past misfortunes of m.hetushu.com, Li Fu's expression changed dramatically, and he immediately stepped heavily on Li Quan.
Li Fu hesitated for a moment before solemnly saying: "Ye Lin, trust me, I am not mistaken! I guarantee that this time he will definitely be unable to escape from disaster; it will all depend on you then"
As he spoke, Li Haoran walked straight outside
Li Haoran was startled by the knocking at the door, causing a disruption in the vital energy within him, and the pen he was holding fell once again: "Come in! The door is not closed!"
Moreover, those who practice these five steps must achieve a natural harmony of spirit and rhythm
A fist collided with Li Haoran's fist, and immediately afterward, everyone heard a scream akin to that of a slaughtered pig. In the next moment, the house servant who had exchanged blows with Li Haoran turned pale, clutching his battered right fist tightly with his left hand
In front of the storeroom, Li Fu, accompanied by two black-clad servants, looked coldly at Li Quan
This series of actions resembles the techniques of martial arts, requiring a seamless execution to ensure the smooth flow of vital energy; any slight error could lead to the complete loss of previous efforts
After approximately one hour, he finally grasped the key to the light ink grinding and heavy ink licking techniques. Both the ink grinding and ink licking were executed with a natural flow, without the worry of breaking the ink stick.
Is it Li Fu who sent you here
Butler Li, will it work this time? We cannot afford any mistakes again, as we will both have to bear the responsibility then
The words he spoke at that moment had been weighing on his heart for a long time. He originally thought he would never be able to express them. However, upon seeing Li Fu confront him with such intensity and demand answers, an impulse surged within him, compelling him to voice those thoughts.
Just as the anger began to rise, it was immediately dissipated by the residual ink energy within Li Haoran, transforming into a stream of clarity that flowed into his mind, calming him down and bringing him a greater sense of composure
He discovered that in order to excel in this step, it is essential to multitask, not only controlling the physical body but also managing the vital energy, with both aspects being addressed simultaneously to achieve the desired results in cultivation
... ...
Zhang Ding trembled all over, and at that moment, he felt that something was amiss. He quickly admitted to it and recounted all of Li Fu's actions in one go
At that moment, the four servants blocking Li Haoran were knocked to the ground by him with just three punches and two kicks
Snap!
Li Haoran spoke quietly, and with a thought, he began to circulate the ink energy within his body again. He picked up the fallen brush with his right hand once more
Only after completing these tasks did Zhang Ding quietly withdraw
Bang! Bang! Bang!
"It is! It is! It is the steward who instructed me to do this. He also sent someone to the town's military camp, and I heard he is looking to invite someone over..."
Li Haoran was seething with rage, his fists crackling as he clenched them tightly. His eyes were fixed on Li Fu ahead, filled with murderous intent. With simple yet skilled movements, he freed his hands from the ropes and lowered Li Quan, who was leaning against the pillar, before turning to approach Li Fu.
Go! Drag Li Quan to the outer courtyard and hang him on the pillar... By the way, have Zhang Ding inform Li Haoran, just say that Li Quan was punished because of him! ... Then go to the Zhenjun camp and invite General Ye over!
Young Prince, if you take one more step forward, we shall not be polite any longer
Before Li Fu could speak, the two bodyguards in black beside him shouted sternly and swung their fists towards Li Quan
Li Quan, hunched over, smiled and sighed, saying: "Because he is the King of Anle, and because this royal residence belongs to him"
... ...
What?
In a corner of the courtyard, Li Fu coldly gazed ahead, beside him stood a general clad in bronze armor. This general was robust and sturdy, with an iron sword hanging at his waist
The fundamental actions of writing are maintaining an upright head, a straight body, open arms, a suspended arm, and stable feet
Li Fu's plans are all in his eyes, Li Hao. If he had a Yuan Aperture capable of absorbing vital energy, it would probably not be the case. However, he is born with sealed apertures, rendering him a waste in martial arts, thus he is not afraid of Li Fu's traps
This foot was extremely heavy, and one could faintly hear the sound of ribs breaking. Li Quan was unable to catch his breath after being stepped on, and his eyes rolled back as he fainted.
Young Prince, you have actually practiced martial arts; this is indeed a taboo
As stated in the book, the beginning of this piece is indeed the most challenging... If I were to achieve a natural elegance, I would not be startled from my cultivation by this knocking sound
In the front yard, Li Haoran saw Li Quan tied to a pillar. At that moment, Li Quan was still unconscious, while four servants dressed in black were blocking Li Haoran's way.
Bang
As the words fell, Zhang Ding walked in with a tense expression. Upon seeing Li Haoran, he knelt down with a thud, bowed his head, and then said: "Young Prince, the steward has captured Li Quan, who was guarding the storeroom, and he is now tied to a pillar in the front courtyard. I heard it was because he allowed you into the storeroom and spoke out against the steward a couple of times, which led to this..."
Snap
Li Haoran, who was aware that he was a third-rank martial apprentice, returned to his room and, filled with excitement, immediately began practicing the first chapter of the "Ink and Aura" technique, taking up his brush to practice the calligraphy formula
Bang
Ye Lin nodded, but there remained a glimmer of disbelief in his eyes
Clearly, this is a deliberate act by Li Fu. His target is not Li Quan, but rather Li Haoran. However, Li Quan suffers because of Li Haoran, and Li Haoran has no choice but to go.
Li Haoran paid no attention to him, kicked the servant aside, and then turned to punch another servant.
The past is a nightmare for Li Fu, a source of his shame. He is now extremely averse to anyone discussing his history, which has become a taboo for him
As he spoke, Zhang Ding took out a scroll from his bosom and carefully placed it in front of Li Haoran's desk. On the cover of the book, the words "Hidden Blade Technique" were written in bold, powerful seal script, and beside this Hidden Blade Technique, the words "Yellow Grade Substandard" were also inscribed.
Hmph! This king shall see what tricks this dog servant can come up with
Li Quan chuckled and did not yield; instead, he shook his head and said: "Indeed, you did show me kindness back then, but that was also the old prince's intention! I am a simple man, having never studied, yet I know that kindness is greater than heaven, and I hold gratitude in my heart. And what about you? If it weren't for the prince back then, you would probably have frozen to death long ago!"
Hmph! You old fool, if it weren't for the fact that we have some past connections, I would have long since expelled you from the residence. Have you forgotten who helped you back in the day, allowing your entire family to escape the disaster of famine
Damn it! Li Fu, today I will not spare you!
Bang
The book describes it as simple, but when Li Haoran truly began, he encountered numerous difficulties. He suddenly felt that his body was too stiff and lacked flexibility. Just as he had barely stood properly, the pen in his hand accidentally fell onto the table
Another hour has passed. After repeated failures, Li Haoran can barely manage to multitask. However, to achieve a natural and effortless grace, he still requires some time for practice
Hmph
These five actions are almost universally studied by all scholars when they first begin to learn writing. However, for Li Haoran, mastering these five actions requires him to draw out the ink essence from within the Yuan Qiao, circulating it according to specific patterns to stimulate the flesh and blood throughout his body
Just at that moment, a sudden knocking sound came from outside the tightly closed door
Next comes the practice of running script. At this time, those who need to practice calligraphy must write with the correct posture.
Hmm! As long as your evidence is conclusive, I will be able to convict him and execute him on the spot
Bang
"Little Prince, this is a trap; you must not come over..."