The Edict's Benefits Came Just Like That

Seeing Liang Qu deep in thought, Si Tianye took the initiative to speak.

"All martial arts classified as Medium Grade or above have the theoretical potential to evolve into Grandmaster- Divine Ability, demonstrating all sorts of incredible abilities."

For example, the famous Rainbow Feather Garment Hand can use its Spirit Transformation to weave magical robes out of thin air with its bare hands, making them impervious to swords and spears, as well as water and fire, for several days.

Furthermore, the Eternal Flowing Light light leaves traces in the void, which never fade. Ordinary people are captivated by it, while Martial Artist are torn apart when they touch it.

However, theory is one thing, and no one can truly implement it. Only what has actually been implemented can be called True Art!

Liang Qu suddenly realized. "True Art are derived from martial arts, and there are real paths to Divine Ability?"

Si Tianye bowed. "That's exactly right."

Liang Qu was immediately puzzled. "The Azure Dragon Kill Scripture is a fragment, and the complete Dharma Gate could not be found in the Scripture Repository Palace, which proves that it has been lost for a long time. How can the Scripture Repository Palace determine that it is True Art?"

"The fragment retains the Grandmaster's spirit, and the insights gained from the spirit are exactly the same as those described in the fragment."

Liang Qu understood, but was slightly disappointed. "Since it's True Art, does that mean I have no choice?"

The imperial edict clearly states that the merits and powers to be selected are based on "superior" methods, but it does not mention selecting merits and powers based on "True Art."

"No, it can be exchanged!"

The road took a turn for the better, and a brighter future appeared.

Liang Qu's eyes lit up. "What do you mean?"

Si Tianye said, "Lord Liang, you may not know this, but there are countless lost traditions in the world. The fragments in the Half-Scroll Pavilion of the Scripture Repository Palace are more numerous than the complete texts in the Complete-Scroll Pavilion."

Because it is incomplete, its effects are naturally difficult to understand, and its classification is controversial. The * Azure Dragon Kill Scripture *, however, possesses the spirit of Grandmaster and is thus considered a relatively clear category.

The classification of the "Azure Dragon Kill Scripture" is unclear, which is why many people have been conducting extensive and repeated research on it, leading to much debate.

The Scripture Repository Palace doesn't have the resources to conduct research on a single incomplete martial arts manual.

In reality, the Scripture Repository Palace holds meetings every so often to discuss the ranking, classification, and compilation of martial arts techniques; fragments only occupy a small portion of the discussion.

If a certain Cultivation Method technique fails to produce results in a short period of time, it is abandoned, and a new technique is introduced. This process is repeated three times.

Si Tianye briefly described the scene of the meeting, which shocked Liang Qu's small Scripture Repository Palace, and then led to the key point.

"With so many fragments and scrolls piled up on the bookshelves, the Scripture Repository Palace would not allow them to become useless books. Therefore, it has a unique method of cross-level compensation to allow as many fragments as possible to circulate."

"Subsidies that cross levels?"

Si Shenfu added, "Simply put, it means using a lower level of authority and extra credit to exchange for a higher level of incomplete cultivation Cultivation Method."

The superior method of exchanging power for the incomplete version of the True Art, and the middle method of exchanging power for the incomplete version of the superior technique, are choices that many people make, and I recall that nearly 30% of them do so.

If the incomplete chapters could be completed, that would be even better, as the extra credit could be returned. Through this method, many Cultivation Method from the Half-Scroll Pavilion were transferred to the Complete-Scroll Pavilion.

As for the specific subsidy method, it depends on the specific circumstances. The definitions and rules for each level are different, divided into those with the Merit Selection Authority and Merit Selection Authority without. The strength and rank of the person exchanging the subsidy will also be considered...

Liang Qu was completely bewildered. "How do I exchange for the Azure Dragon Kill Scripture?"

"Lord Liang, you are a seventh-rank Da Zao Marquis in charge of Dushui Official. You are entitled to select the best merits and should use your Merit Selection Authority and receive two Great Merit. However, you have Sacred Emperor's Edict, so one more Great Merit is sufficient."

Liang Qu was stunned. "The Sacred Emperor's Edict can reduce my exchange requirements?"

Si Shenfu shook his head. "That's not the case. Your Excellency has only been in office for a short time and may not know this."

The Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Personnel would jointly compile an internal list each year, listing the talented young people from various regions and departments.

Being on this list means receiving certain reductions or preferential treatment in matters such as alchemy, changing Cultivation Method, forging weapons, promotion, and appointment. It is a unique form of support provided by the imperial court.

Lord Liang has received Sacred Emperor's Edict that he will undoubtedly pass the examination this year. The Scripture Repository Palace has the authority to act expediently within the next few months.

Liang Qu grasped the key point. "Wasn't Treasure Plant given any support?"

Si Tianye and Si Shenfu exchanged a glance and shook their heads.

Si Shenfu reminded him, "Alchemy, weapon forging, changing martial arts techniques..."

Liang Qu understood.

Si Tianye put down the catalog with its corners folded. "Lord Liang, are you sure you want to exchange for the Azure Dragon Kill Scripture? After Shen Fu said that, I also think that it might really be the fragment Lord Liang is looking for. Judging from its power and performance, it fits perfectly."

"Are you sure the one in the Scripture Repository Palace is the second half?"

"Confirmed. Several academy officials personally annotated it, so there is no mistake. If the front and back volumes are really separated, please write down the reasons, and the Scripture Repository Palace will return the Great Merit and the Merit Selection Authority."

"Change!"

Azure Dragon Seven Kill Spear, Azure Dragon Kill Scripture.

Given the striking similarity in their names and the corresponding descriptions, Liang Qu chose to trust his intuition! Si Tianye and Si Shenfu confirmed that Liang Qu wanted to exchange for the "Azure Dragon Kill Scripture" and presented him with a booklet and a box of inkpads. Inside the booklet was a standard application form.

On one of the pages, Liang Qu applied for the "Azure Dragon Kill Scripture," agreeing to allow the other party to use the Great Merit recorded in the account. He stamped it with his own title seal and official seal, watched the two leave to find the Record Keeper, and then carried his small leather suitcase back to camp.

The small suitcase was stuffed into the bottom of the boat. Awei flapped his wings and stayed behind to keep watch. Liang Qu went straight to the grove behind the camp.

Stone tables and benches were set up in the woods, all made from remnants of stone blocks used to build the dike. Apart from Xu Yuelong and Ran Zhongshi, who were inspecting the Lord Qiu's Dyke, Xiang Fangsu, Ke Wenbin, and others were all present.

Four people were playing cards casually around a stone table, while others watched.

"Ninety! Eat!" Xiang Fangsu threw down a card. "I thought you two were dismissed and stayed in the Imperial Capital! I didn't expect you to come back with Ke Wenbin."

"Eighty thousand!" Lu Kaiyun picked up a card. "It's a long story. On the surface, we are both being dismissed."

"What's the reality?"

"Actually, my father lost a lot of money. The Ministry of Personnel said that I would be suspended from my post until next year, and after the New Year Festival, I would be demoted one rank but still retained in my post."

Bai Yinbin was overjoyed. "That's great! You two don't have to leave!"

Ren Yipeng nodded. "We don't need to leave. We'll have a few more months of peace and quiet. We can eat, drink, and have fun before the New Year without doing anything."

Ran Ying curiously, "How much silver did you lose?"

"Ahem, don't ask that, I have my pride."

Lu Kaiyun said, "By the way, Ran Ying, when your older brother comes back, remember to have him go to the convoy to pick up some things. Uncle Ran asked me to bring you a lot of things."

"You lot are really treating this delegation like a security escort agency. There are over ten cartloads of all sorts of random stuff. Let's make it clear first, everyone who sees it gets a share, and I'm taking a cut! Ten percent off every cartload!"

Xiang Fangsu laughed loudly, "Who told you to be so unlucky? We Imperial Capital!"

Lu Kaiyun curled her lip. "If that's what you mean, then I have some news to tell you guys."

Everyone became curious.

"Ke Wenbin came back to the Imperial Capital with us, and we haven't seen him for several days. He went to the Su Residence whenever he had a spare moment. Can you guess what he was doing?"

"Holy crap, no way, this is disgusting?"

"Ugh!"

Ke Wenbin shouted loudly, "You're just jealous, jealous!"

"Pah! Shameless!"

"A man should prioritize his career over romantic relationships. Wen Bin, you've gone astray!"

"The sea of suffering is boundless, but turning back is the shore!"

Everyone chimed in with their own opinions, giving Ke Wenbin a headache. Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of someone out of the corner of his eye and quickly changed the subject. "A Shui is here. Kai Yun, Yi Peng, where's the bow you prepared? Quickly take it out and let A Shui see it. If it's a cheap one, it'll be a shame for A Shui to have gone out of his way to keep it a secret for you."

"You deliberately tried to distract me, didn't you! Now you realize how embarrassing that is?"

"Don't worry, it's a good thing. Yi Peng, you go get it, I'll go get it?"

"Hey, A Shui, wait for me."

Ren Yipeng placed the cards face down on the table, and shortly after, he returned with a large rhinoceros-hide box.

Ke Wenbin put away the cards on the table, making room for them.

Ren Yipeng laid the rhinoceros-hide box flat, without revealing anything to Liang Qu, and reached out to break the lock, lifting the lid to reveal the large bow inside, which immediately attracted everyone's attention.

The velvet was pure red, and the large bow was jet black, shimmering and glowing under the sunlight.

Its shape is perfect, without any incongruity or traces of carving, as if it was born with such lines.

A bow with near-perfect shape! "The Abyssal Wood Bow! Isn't that amazing?"

"Damn, really? Isn't that Uncle Liu's prized possession?"

"You managed to get your hands on this? That's pretty impressive."

Hearing the surprised tones of those around him, Ren Yipeng straightened his back and puffed out his chest.

Bai Yinbin looked suspicious. "How did you two get these? You didn't steal them, did you?"

"Bullshit! My dad and Uncle Lu knew that Ah Water Gang a lot, so how could they be stingy? They specially went to the Liu Family to buy it! Uncle Liu originally didn't want to sell it, saying that seeing the bow would remind him of his youthful days."

My dad made him drink three times!