A Cultivation Manual Acquired; The Tang Emperor Is Furious! / The Bull Demon King Runs Amok-Strike First!

The village chief was still outside the village, directing the work in the fields!

Chapter 23: Obtaining Cultivation Manuals, the Tang Emperor's Fury!

"First Madam is such a lovely girl. Ah Fan can't be allowed to hold her back."

"Aunt Zhou, I didn't..."

Zhang Tianshou hurriedly let go of Chen Fan's hand, calling out with a flushed face.

Although Madam Zhou was far away and had only been muttering under her breath,

Zhang Tianshou had just broken through, and his energy and vitality were overflowing, not yet fully reined in.

Naturally, he could easily hear Aunt Zhou's words, and hurriedly called out to stop her.

Who would have thought that Madam Zhou, despite her age, was still so nimble?

In the blink of an eye, all that remained in sight was a tiny figure in the distance.

"Huh? Aunt Zhou's health has gotten a lot better lately!"

Chen Fan scratched his head, a look of surprise appearing in his eyes.

At his words, the flush faded from Zhang Tianshou's face, and he rolled his eyes at him.

After being cleansed by merit, the vitality of one's body was renewed. How could her health not improve?

It was only because they had no cultivation methods.

Otherwise, every villager in Zhao Family Village could have embarked on the path of cultivation.

They might not have gotten very far, but they would certainly have had no trouble getting started.

And in their next lives, they could be reborn into wealthy families, or even ascend to Heaven and be appointed as gods.

That was how miraculous merit was.

"Sir, if you want to take me as your disciple, my fa...ther probably won't accept you!"

Chen Fan's smile froze at her words. As expected, I really don't have the aptitude for cultivating immortality.

But Zhang Tianshou's father was actually a powerful cultivator too?

That made sense. If Zhang Tianshou's father weren't powerful,

then given how the great clans operated, Zhang Tianshou would have long since been used as a pawn in a marriage alliance.

And Zhang Tianshou couldn't possibly have so many treasures on hand.

After all, resources were always scarcer at higher levels. That was a rule.

Well, all he could say was that, in Chen Fan's eyes, the great clans of the Tang Dynasty had become thoroughly demonic.

If his plans weren't already underway, Chen Fan would have wanted to retreat to Zhao Family Village at once.

He would keep learning about some of the great clans' hidden strengths before putting his plan into action.

"However, I can teach you a few cultivation methods.

"As for manuals, I have the Cloud Dragon Nine Transformations, the Flowing Cloud True Skill, the Heavenly Spirit Spell..."

As Chen Fan stared at her in astonishment, Zhang Tianshou took out nine cultivation manuals all at once.

Even then, Zhang Tianshou seemed a little embarrassed. She stuck out her tongue as she explained,

"Please don't mind it, Sir. These are the only manuals I have that I can teach you.

"I can't pass on the others without the permission of certain seniors!"

In the Primordial World, karma was intertwined everywhere. Zhang Tianshou didn't dare let Chen Fan get entangled in it at will.

Once he incurred the karma of certain beings, repaying it could cost him his life.

The sagehood he had won through a lifetime of struggle might even be stripped from him by those mighty beings, every last bit of it.

Zhang Tianshou had seen plenty of examples like that.

Take the Jade Emperor, for instance. Whenever he achieved something, the various factions would take their share.

But whenever he committed some grave karmic offense, the Heavenly Court took the blame.

"That's enough, that's enough. As long as I can cultivate, I'm satisfied!"

The way Chen Fan looked at Zhang Tianshou changed completely. The word "rich" couldn't explain her at all.

Only now did Chen Fan realize

that Zhang Tianshou's father was probably a major figure in the cultivation world too!

"By the way, if possible, could you choose a cultivation method that suits me?"

Chen Fan had already recognized that his aptitude for cultivation was poor.

In that case, he could only make up for it in other ways.

First, he needed a suitable manual. The one that suited him best would be the best choice.

Then there were cultivation resources and guidance from a famous master.

He would start with a modest goal: to live forever!

"A cultivation method that suits you? That may be a little difficult.

"But you can start with the Clear Heart Art. It's a balanced and peaceful method.

"No matter what method you switch to in the future, you'll be able to transition naturally, without the slightest loss!"

Zhang Tianshou's eyes lit up. Once a Great Human Sage proved his Dao and ascended to Huoyun Cave,

the merit poured into his body would awaken the innate Dao body of the human race.

That was when a human sage's cultivation and strength would advance by leaps and bounds.

But while a sage was still mortal and following his own path,

he could never cultivate into an immortal, much less contain an immortal's divine talisman.

Otherwise, the favor of the human path would fade, and gaining merit and fortune would become a hundred times harder.

That was why immortals and gods struggled in vain to obtain merit.

And it was why Zhang Tianshou, the Eldest Princess of the Heavenly Court, was willing to follow Chen Fan.

The merit gained by following a Great Human Sage and sharing in his merit wouldn't be diminished.

"Thank you, First Madam Tianshou, for your help. Chen Fan is deeply grateful.

"And you don't have to call me 'Sir' anymore. Just call me Chen Fan, or Ah Fan."

Chen Fan took the book Zhang Tianshou handed him and eagerly leafed through it.

Zhang Tianshou's cheeks reddened, and she nodded softly.

"All right, Ah Fan!"

Oh? They were already on such familiar terms?

They'd only known each other for a few days. Wasn't this a little fast?

Fairy Weaver had said that a girl should be more reserved.

"Ah Fan, I'm going to check the village entrance. Don't tire yourself out!"

Zhang Tianshou reached out and straightened Chen Fan's collar, then covered her face and ran off.

Chen Fan looked up in confusion, watching Zhang Tianshou leave.

"What's going on? Why does Tianshou's voice sound a little different?"

In the Tang court, the dignified Son of Heaven sat upon the imperial throne.

His narrow eyes gleamed with a sharp, piercing light.

"Very well! The dynasty has only just been founded, and I've repeatedly stressed that we must let the people recover and rebuild.

"And yet someone dares to gather incense offerings in private and disrupt the people's livelihood.

"Do they think my words are falling on deaf ears, or are they trying to rebel?!"

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger. We would never dare!"

Chapter 24: The Chaotic Bull Demon, Strike First!

"Wouldn't dare? There's nothing you wouldn't dare do! Wei Zheng, show them the evidence!"

Li Shimin's voice was frighteningly cold, like a furious lion roaring.

Although Li Shimin was furious, the officials weren't actually very afraid.