The Great Immortal's Wisdom Was Profound, His Humility as Vast as a Valley

"Good fish, really good fish, the flavor is so strong!"

"This wine is also good; it's fresh, sweet, and has a pleasant aroma."

Jingzhou Prefecture, Zongheng Mountain, on the plaza.

As everyone ate the fish, their eyes glazed over, their faces flushed, and they staggered about.

Many large fish, after their meat was eaten, even had their bones removed and pressed down on the stone slab of the stove with chopsticks, roasting until crispy and fragrant.

When you put these fish bones in your mouth and chew them, they crunch and crunch, filling your mouth with a dry, fragrant taste.

Before eating the fish, everyone was filled with trepidation, but the situation forced them to try it.

Who knew that as soon as he took a bite of fish, it was as if he had taken a sip of a highly nourishing medicinal wine. From his throat to his lungs, his blood and qi seemed to become more active, and his internal energy became more vigorous.

If you eat a few bites in a row, your forehead will break out in a light sweat, your seven orifices will feel clear, and your hearing and vision will be sharp, which will then stimulate your appetite.

"Refreshing, incredibly refreshing!"

These martial arts heroes have taken countless tonics in their lives, but in terms of dosage, the medicinal power contained in the fish is still insufficient.

However, the purity and potency of the medicine are extremely rare in the world.

Once consumed, the unique essence of the fish meat seeps into the meridians almost without any need for manual cultivation, stimulating the acupoints to throb.

Especially for those who had practiced martial arts carelessly and left hidden dangers in their bodies, this stimulus made them realize the source of their problems, and they were filled with mixed joy and surprise.

As the saying goes, "It's not the wine that intoxicates, but the person themselves."

The fish don't intoxicate people today; it's their own doing that intoxicates them.

Once they discover the hidden dangers in their own bodies, they will naturally have the idea of repairing and fixing them.

In this world, the mainstream of martial arts has always been based on intention; the moment intention stirs, internal energy continuously replenishes it.

It's like the itch of ten years, you never knew where it was, but now you've finally scratched the spot.

That sense of peace and contentment is the main reason for their current drunken state.

Chu Tianshu sat at the table, picked up a piece of freshly grilled fish, dipped it in the chili oil sauce, and slowly chewed it.

Lan Ziya whispered from the side, "Great Immortal, you infused those fish and shrimp with a miraculous power, so that the power did not dissipate even after being roasted."

"After this power entered their bodies, although it pointed out their weaknesses, it also used their own intention to repair those weaknesses to connect this external power to their minds, planting a hidden trap, right?"

At this moment, the external power and their intentions were aligned, their energy flowing in the same direction, and they naturally became intimate.

Afterwards, relying on the intimacy level, this trace of power naturally circulated within their bodies, nourished by them, and remained undiminished for a long time.

However, with Chu Tianshu's cultivation level, no matter how this power circulates within someone else's body, it is still under Chu Tianshu's remote control.

If necessary, detonating this trace of power within the heart and soul would not only kill someone on the spot, but would at least cause them to go into a state of demonic possession, leaving them half-dead.

"Good."

Chu Tianshu laughed, "There are quite a few smart people here who willingly accepted that trace of power."

Lan Ziya glanced at everyone, his eyes filled with regret.

"This must be a trial given to them by the Great Immortal."

"The Great Immortal has always had an upright reputation. Although he killed the Duke today, it was a just and lawful execution. He did not indiscriminately kill fellow martial artists. The hidden power he possessed was displayed openly and honestly right in front of them."

"Given their actions, if even one of them had a modicum of integrity, even if they didn't dare to directly refuse, they should at least have raised a question."

But—no.

"Everyone is too smart. Such intelligence makes them too easily coerced and controlled. In that case, it would be better to let the Great Immortal control them."

The Dream-Eating Marquis swallowed the fish slice in his mouth, his eyes slightly dazed.

What?

So, there were so many ulterior motives behind artificially enlarging fish and shrimp in front of everyone and then serving them to them?

Upon hearing this, Yan Shisansheng and the others were filled with even greater admiration.

Chu Tianshu paused for a moment with his chopsticks.

"Well, I just feel that these people are not entirely trustworthy, so I'm keeping a backup plan."

Lan Ziya praised, "Great Immortal, you are truly humble and have profound intentions, yet you do not take credit for yourself."

Chu Tianshu really wanted to say that he wasn't being modest.

To be able to turn the world upside down, laugh at the changing winds and clouds, and sweep away the filth and corruption, one must focus on grand strategies. Even if one must pay attention to details, one must know where those details lie.

As for the so-called heroes of the martial arts world right in front of him, they are actually old Deng who has long been cunning to the extreme. They are really not worth his complicated schemes.

How can the temperament of an old man be so easily tested and changed?

The Lord Xuantan beside me is also a good example.

However, he is a positive example.

Despite bearing the title of God of Wealth for so many years and enduring the corruption of the Heavenly Ranking, he was never truly willing to collude with the Great Xuan.

"Since Lord Xuantan thinks I am so wise, then according to your opinion—"

Chu Tianshu smiled and asked, "What should I do next?"

Lan Ziya began to seriously consider it.

Since entering the Jingxiang region, he has seen and learned as much as Gao Ye has.

"If you wish to bring order to the realm, you must go to the capital, but you cannot go now."

"The capital has been cultivated for too long, making it extraordinary and attracting worldwide attention. While its fall would bring great prestige, there are also significant unforeseen circumstances."

"Besides the capital, the next priority we should focus on is Fire God Gully!"

Lan Ziya dipped his chopsticks in a little wine and drew a small flame pattern on the table.

"In today's world, while skilled individuals are a decisive force, they are often overwhelmed with tasks and have their own quirks, making it impossible for them to patrol and suppress local forces day and night without rest. Therefore, firearms are of paramount importance."

"The fact that the imperial court possesses the largest number of the latest firearms is the main reason why, despite countless grievances from the people, they dare not voice them to the authorities."

"The Fire God Gully possesses the most advanced firearms technology in the world. It has been awarded titles and honors by the emperor throughout the ages, and has broken away from the old Lineage and master-apprentice systems, prioritizing teacher-student inheritance."

"Each class of Fire God Gully disciples has multiple teachers who take turns instructing them. Although some elites are sent out, the most skilled individuals remain within Fire God Gully."

Chu Tianshu laughed heartily and clapped his hands in praise.

Lan Ziya was right after all.

His next target was Fire God Gully.

"But----"

Lan Ziya added, "While Fire God Gully is a strategically important location, it is also undoubtedly one of the most dangerous places in the world."

"Because those wondrous firearms that can threaten even the most skilled warriors basically require the use of earth fire for forging. After the founding of the Great Xuan, the new site at Fire God Gully had natural earth fire brewing, and many ditches and openings were dug out, making it interconnected in all directions."

"There are many experts among those in charge of Fire God Gully. If it comes to a life-or-death situation, the lord might become ruthless and destroy the entire empire."

"The successive explosions of ground fire and firearms not only resulted in the destruction of both the enemy and the surrounding towns, but also caused significant damage. I heard that this was one of the reasons why Fire God Gully was not located near the capital."

Lan Ziya looked worried.

Back then, the new site chosen for Fire God Gully was actually not a town.

However, over the years, Fire God Gully has not experienced any major problems, and it has a large workforce and various needs.

The transportation support provided by the Great Xuan was no longer as robust as it had been at the founding of the dynasty, and gradually became quite incompetent.

As a result, a large number of merchants seized the opportunity to open shops in the vicinity, gradually forming a town in the surrounding area.

"Therefore, I need to invite you over first, and then lure Gao Ye and the others out."

Chu Tianshu drank a glass of wine.

"Hou Renyu, the leader of the Fire God Gully, is ranked sixth on the Heavenly Ranking."

"I have subdued the Dream-Eating and killed Gao Ye. I have a good grasp of this sect leader's character and am 99% confident that I can suppress him and the higher-ups of the Fire God Gully in one fell swoop."

"But this kind of thing cannot tolerate the slightest mistake. Therefore, I need to plan more and have more help. The Dream-Eating Marquis is one, and you are another."

Lan Ziya suddenly realized.

The towns that formed near Fire God Gully have a relatively short history and were established because of commerce, with local wealthy merchants wielding considerable influence.

He is a god of wealth in the business world. As long as he is not hindered by the imperial court, he has his own ways to find some half-true and half-false excuses to temporarily divert the people away.

"Trading merchants, the rewards that people in every place reap for their hard work are ultimately limited, but they can break down these barriers and bring different colors to another place."

"This is my original intention in traveling as a merchant. A merchant should only receive the reward for leading the transport and benefiting the local area."

Lan Ziya said, "I don't know how, but simply because I acted this way, I actually received praise from the public and earned the title of God of Wealth—"

The Dream-Eating Marquis interjected, "Others who want to offer high-quality goods at low prices either change their original intentions, or they get schemed against and squeezed out of business, or even murdered and robbed."

"You became famous not just because of your good quality and low price, but because those who plotted against you were outsmarted by you, and those who ambushed you had their heads smashed by you."

"So you're the Martial God of Wealth, riding a tiger and whipping people—I remember that story very clearly."

Lan Ziya was momentarily speechless.

Chu Tianshu chuckled and said, "My lord, sometimes you can be a little quieter."

The Dream-Eating Marquis the fish.

"Well."

Lan Ziya stroked his beard and said, "I truly cannot believe that the reputation of the Heavenly Ranking for its benevolence and charity would make it impossible for me to refuse any donations requested by the imperial court during formal ceremonies."

"After all, martial arts are prevalent among the people of Great Xuan. Although they collect taxes ruthlessly, they dare not go too far. My existence, however, has made me an accomplice in their accumulation of assets from the people."

"Over the past decade, the quality of the goods sold by the various caravans under my name has declined again and again, and now they are barely barely meeting the minimum standards."

"When selling goods to people in foreign lands, they used many fancy names to impress them, selling things that were actually of little use. They would simply change the name of the same item and entice them to buy it again."

"To be able to contribute to the affairs of Fire God Gully through business is, in a way, my first step in restoring order."

The Dream-Eating Marquis's eyes darted around.

The same product, just with a different name, can entice people to buy it again. Why does that name sound so familiar?

My Crystal Dream is no ordinary commodity; it is an extremely beautiful thing that delights the soul, so it's normal for it to be more expensive. It cannot be confused with ordinary physical goods.

"Haha, who said that Lord Xuantan only has business acumen to offer?"

After Chu Tianshu finished speaking, with the lingering feeling still there, he suddenly stopped talking and stared at Lan Ziya with both eyes.

Lan Ziya shuddered, a strange light flashing in his eyes.

The Dream-Eating Marquis understood that Chu Tianshu was using an extremely profound method of telepathic communication to teach Lan Ziya something.

"Seven Souls Dantian?!"

Lan Ziya was shocked. "The Seven Souls are originally formless, yet they can condense into a symbol and open up the dantian. What kind of profound and divine skill is this?"

"However, these Seven Souls Dantian require an already strong physical body, and further guidance from profound internal energy, to truly enter the right path. For an old man like me, I fear my physical body is only—"

Chu Tianshu maintained his calm smile.

"It's alright. The most precious part of this technique is the part where the Seven Souls are condensed into symbols and then developed into the dantian. As for how to control the Seven Souls, it's not difficult to modify it."

"I control the Seven Souls with my physical strength because the physical body is the common vessel for the Seven Souls."

"But the three souls and Seven Souls are mutually attracted by yin and yang. You can also use the power of the three souls to influence the Seven Souls. Isn't the cultivation of the mind the path you've been pondering since you first started learning martial arts?"

It's easy to say, but it's simple: change the way you manipulate the Seven Souls.

But Chu Tianshu then transmitted his voice, and every word made Lan Ziya feel enlightened.

It is said that the three souls influence the Seven Souls, and it seems that the three souls are the main focus. However, to modify this Falai, one must first have a sufficient understanding of the Seven Souls of the physical body.

If it weren't for Chu Tianshu's guidance, allowing Lan Ziya to make this change himself, it might have taken five or ten years to complete.

"For you, the Seven Souls Dantian should first Filth Removal. Do you understand?"

"The Great Immortal's teachings are so detailed; if I still don't understand, I would be too foolish."

"Hmm, Lord Xuantan, excessive modesty can actually be off-putting."

Chu Tianshu asked himself if he, a year ago, would have been able to grasp the intricacies so quickly.

Of course, this wasn't because he was a bit slow in any area before, but because he progressed quickly enough that his cultivation foundation had completely changed within a year.

Lan Ziya is, after all, among the top ten on the Heavenly Ranking. Although his mindset is troubled, his comprehension ability has not completely declined.

His foundation also met the prerequisites for opening the Seven Souls Dantian, so opening one soul first was not a problem.

Chu Tianshu slowly took a sip of wine, gazed at the sky, stopped transmitting his voice, and spoke in a normal tone.

"Old Lan, the fish you ate was the one I used the most meticulously to purify. You've already understood the technique. If not Filth Removal, when?"

Lan Ziya nodded slightly, about to speak.

Chu Tianshu raised his hand, and a handful of silver needles flew through the air in a flash.

Fifty-four acupoints of Lan Ziya's "Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian" have already been inserted.

The Filth-Removing Soul cannot help but be drawn out.