Bosi Qu Snake Gall

At the Pingyang Marquis's residence in Green Mountain Town, that twenty-first-century villa, Ye Qiu was currently crossing swords with a handsome young gentleman.

Ye Qiu gripped his Aluminum Alloy Sword and slashed at Lin Pingzhi. Lin Pingzhi sidestepped the attack, then countered with a thrust of his longsword, using Meteor Falling from the Evil Exorcising Swordplay.

Once his sword was unleashed, follow-up moves poured forth without end. His swordplay was nimble and fluid; some of his techniques were common, unremarkable moves, while others were profound sword techniques from the Evil Exorcising Swordplay.

Lin Pingzhi's Evil Exorcising Swordplay followed the principle of "moving like flowing clouds and running water, going wherever one pleased." His swordsmanship was exceptionally refined. Although Ye Qiu wielded a sword, he knew nothing of swordsmanship and merely swung it about at random. Even though Lin Pingzhi had suppressed his cultivation to the same level as his, Ye Qiu was still at a disadvantage. One had to know that the cultivation arts and Dou Techniques Ye Qiu had learned were of a higher grade than Lin Pingzhi's, and he also possessed the supernatural power of the Gravity Fruit. Yet now he was being pressed down by someone at the same level, which left him thoroughly frustrated.

After tumbling and exchanging over a hundred moves with Lin Pingzhi, Ye Qiu suddenly shouted and brought his sword down in a straight chop. "Gravity Blade!"

The Gravity Blade skill involved lateral gravity and possessed immense destructive power. It gathered gravity onto the blade, then swung the gravity on the blade outward, crushing everything before it and destroying it completely. Even objects that were not destroyed would be blasted away by the tremendous wind pressure generated by its gravity. It was one of General Fujitora's ultimate moves, with power comparable to an Earth Rank Middle Level Dou Technique!

Although Lin Pingzhi did not possess Observation Haki and could not sense the trajectory of Ye Qiu's Gravity Blade, his extensive combat experience and the enormous wind pressure told him that this move would be difficult to evade. With a flick of his wrist, he aimed his longsword at Ye Qiu's chest, pushed off with both legs, and charged straight forward.

"Clang, boom!" Lin Pingzhi's longsword collided directly with Ye Qiu's Gravity Blade attack. Sensing that something was wrong, Lin Pingzhi hurriedly released his sword, leaped into the air, and performed a backward flip to evade Ye Qiu's Gravity Blade.

After landing, Lin Pingzhi looked at his longsword. It had fallen to the ground, and apart from the hilt, the entire blade had shattered. He sucked in a breath. What a powerful attack.

Seeing an opening, Ye Qiu immediately raised his sword and charged at Lin Pingzhi. Lin Pingzhi looked helpless, then used his hand as a sword. With a clang, the sword qi bursting from Lin Pingzhi's fingers directly knocked aside Ye Qiu's Aluminum Alloy Sword. Before Ye Qiu could react, he sprang forward, moving like a ghost or phantom, his two fingers aimed straight at Ye Qiu's throat.

"Uh? My fifth challenge has failed again." Looking at the handsome young gentleman whose two fingers pointed at his throat, Ye Qiu said gloomily.

"Marquis, your talent is extraordinary. You did much better this time than before. You have even achieved minor mastery of Gravity Blade. That strike just now truly frightened this subordinate," Lin Pingzhi said with a light smile as he withdrew his hand.

Looking at Lin Pingzhi's handsome face, as lovely as that of a peerless beauty, Ye Qiu could not help but stare blankly. Then he violently shook his head. I'm a straight man. How can I let this guy turn me gay? Though I can't really say he's a man anymore.

"Marquis?" Lin Pingzhi had no idea why Ye Qiu had suddenly begun shaking his head so forcefully. If he had known what Ye Qiu was thinking, he would probably have been angered to death.

"Oh, Pingzhi, you flatter me. I have you to thank for serving as my sparring partner these past few days. Otherwise, how could I have mastered Gravity Blade so quickly?" Hearing Lin Pingzhi's voice, Ye Qiu immediately came back to his senses and said.

"You overstate it, Marquis. Serving you is this subordinate's duty," Lin Pingzhi said with cupped hands.

"Hehe, enough of these pleasantries. After that workout, my stomach is acting up again. Pingzhi, let's eat together." No longer bothering with formalities, Ye Qiu directly pulled Lin Pingzhi toward the dining hall.

"Yes, Marquis."

Name: Ye Qiu

Age: 15

Talent: Six Stars

Realm: Five Star Dou Shi

Cultivation Art: Fire Dragon Art (Earth Rank Low Level)

Weapon: Aluminum Alloy Sword (B-Rank)

Item: Low Level Space Ring

Skills: C-Rank Ninjutsu Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique (Profound Rank Middle Level), C-Rank Ninjutsu Wind Release: Great Breakthrough (Profound Rank Middle Level), One Finger Yang Skill (Profound Rank Low Level), Light Magic: Light of Healing (B-Rank), Gravity Fruit Ability (A-Rank)

Pills: Grade 2 Qi Recovery Pill ×8

Myriad Realms Coins: 2854

Looking at his information, Ye Qiu was fairly satisfied. During his constant battles with Lin Pingzhi over the past three days, part of the Gravity Fruit's power within his body had been stimulated. His strength had risen slightly, and Gravity Blade had reached minor mastery. As for Gravity Manipulation, he had only barely gotten started. The Fruit's other abilities had yet to be developed.

"Pingzhi, tomorrow is the agreed date. Logically, people should have arrived in Green Mountain Town today, right?" At the dining table, Ye Qiu stabbed a piece of Braised Magical Beast Meat with his fork and suddenly asked the person opposite him.

"Yes, Marquis. Someone just reported that several mid-sized forces from the Gama Empire have already entered Green Mountain Town. As for the royal family, the Yun Lan Sect, and the other factions, no one has arrived yet," Lin Pingzhi answered.

"Oh? Is that so?" Hearing Lin Pingzhi's words, Ye Qiu nodded without giving it much thought and continued eating his meat. From the beginning, he had made such a big commotion solely for the mission. Who knew another mission would appear afterward, one that required him to show off? That was why Ye Qiu had no choice but to give himself the title of Pingyang Marquis of Huaxia Empire, using it as a reason to establish diplomatic relations and station an ambassador in the country. Otherwise, he could not be bothered with this nonsense. Spread Buddhist Dharma? He did not even believe in Buddhism himself!

But things had already come this far. Whether he had to show off or do anything else, he no longer cared. With Fa Hai, a Dou Zong powerhouse, around, there was nothing in the Gama Empire worth paying attention to. Still, borrowing another's prestige and intimidating others through borrowed power were not good things. Working hard to increase his own strength was the true path.

On Lotus Flower Street in Green Mountain Town, knowing that many people would come to Green Mountain Town in the next few days to listen to Zen Master Fa Hai preach, Wang Yi, whom Ye Qiu had appointed Deputy Ambassador, ordered the former Wolf Head Mercenary Group's headquarters to be converted into a street district. All kinds of buildings were turned into inns for visitors to stay in. He also made a list for Ye Qiu, asking him to purchase some twenty-first-century items from the system to furnish the place.

Ye Qiu had wanted to do such things and had done some of them before, but not thoroughly. He had only outfitted his own residence and Green Mountain Temple. Since someone was willing to help, Ye Qiu was happy to save himself the trouble.

"Is this Green Mountain Town? Why are there so many strange things here?" Inside an inn, a young girl in green robes, with a gentle and elegant temperament like a freshly blooming lotus, examined an Air Conditioner on the wall and spoke as she felt waves of cool air blowing from it.

"That is an Air Conditioner." Hearing the girl's words, a black-clothed youth at the doorway spoke while knocking on the half-open door.

"Brother Xiao Yan, you're here." Seeing the newcomer, the girl's face immediately lit up with delight. She quickly stepped forward, took his hand, and pulled him into the room.

"Brother Xiao Yan, you just said this is called an Air Conditioner. What exactly is it?" The girl hugged Xiao Yan's arm as she asked, her tone somewhat coquettish.

"Uh, it's called an Air Conditioner. Once it is connected to a type of energy called Electricity, it can produce cold air like that emitted by ice, allowing people to cool off. Uh, it's a machine... a tool," Xiao Yan thought for a moment before answering.

"Oh? Is this something from the Huaxia Empire? They actually put such a rare item in an inn!" Xiao Xun'er thought it was quite good, at least much more useful than a Night Pearl that served no purpose beyond lighting.

"It's not really that rare. My family had one installed in my previous life too. It wasn't expensive. An ordinary person could buy one after working for a month," Xiao Yan said with a smile.

"Is that so? It seems I was ignorant."

"Let's go. The gathering doesn't begin until tomorrow, so let's take a stroll around Green Mountain Town today. This is my first time leaving Wu Tan City since I was born!" Xiao Yan was somewhat excited. Not only was this his first time leaving the city, but this place also seemed destined to become the Huaxia Empire's base in the Gama Empire!

"Mm, perfect. Xun Er also wants to go out and have a look," the girl said sweetly.

"Hehe."

At the center of Green Mountain Town, Wang Yi had focused his renovations here. Though only two short days had passed, the people of the Dou Qi Continent had far greater manpower than Earth. Together with some modern buildings and equipment obtained from Ye Qiu, it had already begun to take on the scale of a modern city.

"Come and take a look, everyone! Brand-new magical beast fur coats! Come take a look!"

"Magic cores! Any customers who need magic cores, come and take a look!"

Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er wandered along the street, with cries of vendors ringing endlessly from both sides. That was nothing unusual, but these cries were rather extraordinary.

"Bicycles for transportation! Everyone, come take a look! Only one Gold Coin each!"

"Huaxia Beast—Bosi Qu Snake Gall! Consuming it can enhance Inner Force and physical strength, while making the meridians throughout the body smoother! Only five thousand Gold Coins! Come take a look!"

"Hmm? Bosi Qu Snake?" Hearing the cry, Xiao Yan could not help stopping and turning toward its source.

It was a small shop with an ancient Huaxia style. A Gray-robed Monk sat at the entrance, continuously calling out to sell his wares.

"Brother Xiao Yan, what's wrong?" Not knowing why Xiao Yan had suddenly stopped, Xiao Xun'er asked.

"Come on, Xun Er. Let's go take a look." With that, he headed toward the Gray-robed Monk.

"Mm, all right."

This small shop with its ancient Huaxia style contained many strange items, almost all of which Xiao Xun'er had never heard of or seen before. Yet to Xiao Yan, they were utterly familiar.

"Th-this is Bosi Qu Snake Gall!" Xiao Yan held a Jade Bottle, shocked beyond belief.

"Young master, you have a keen eye. This Bosi Qu Snake Gall is a specialty of Xiangyang City in the Huaxia Empire. Even in Xiangyang City, it is an extremely rare treasure. Consuming it can enhance Inner Force and physical strength, while making the meridians throughout the body smoother!" At that moment, another Middle-aged Monk walked over to the pair and smiled at Xiao Yan.

"Inner Force?" Hearing the Bald Man's words, Xiao Xun'er looked puzzled and asked, "What is that?"

"This... strictly speaking, it can also be considered Dou Qi... a special kind of Dou Qi, haha."

"Grandmaster, does this Bosi Qu Snake Gall enhance Dou Qi?" Just as the monk was struggling to think of how to explain Inner Force to the girl, Xiao Yan suddenly asked.

"Uh? Of course it does. Unlike those magic cores, this Bosi Qu Snake Gall can be swallowed directly. It is like a medicinal pill, but without the slightest side effect." The monk continued trying to sell them on it.

In the end, Xiao Yan walked out of the shop with a Bosi Qu Snake Gall, though Xiao Xun'er had paid for it...