Ying Fusu's Ambition

"Liu Xuan, since you come from a prominent family, why haven't you succeeded in your cultivation?"

"My lord, the difficulty of cultivation is comparable to ascending to heaven. I cannot understand the fragments and ancient texts of my ancestors, I have no one to guide my cultivation, and I lack the necessary medicines. Over the years, I have been stuck at the Realm Entry level!"

Liu Xuan, the madman imprisoned in a rocky earthen cell, was eventually released on Zhang Xuezhou's behalf.

The ancestral sword was of little use to Zhang Xuezhou, but the 'Four Directions Locking Technique' provided by Liu Xuan was extremely ingenious.

This technique can lock the body's state, so even if someone stabs a cultivator in the kidneys, the cultivator will not lose physical strength quickly, but will still be able to exert their strength normally.

Normally, a person's strength will inevitably decrease whenever they are injured.

Zhang Xuezhou had often heard of lowly soldiers picking off powerful cultivators in battle. The reasons for this included not only the depletion of Law Power and Qi and Blood, but also the fact that powerful cultivators, after being injured, could not exert sufficient strength, thus leading to their unfortunate demise.

The emergence of this technique has greatly reduced the likelihood of such occurrences.

As long as the injury doesn't kill, this technique can greatly reduce the impact of the injury, thus allowing the cultivator to exert their normal strength.

Even severe injuries can lock down the body, and there's a certain probability that Zhang Xuezhou's condition could also lead to a lockdown.

Of course, this technique is not without its flaws. Once the technique is successfully cast, the cultivator will be unable to improve their cultivation while locked in place, and some pills and elixirs will become ineffective after consumption, which may cause inconvenience at times. Furthermore, there is a relatively long time interval between casting and uncasting the technique.

The higher the level of the Technique Method, the higher the upper limit of cultivation that can be locked, and the shorter the time it can be locked.

If it perfectly suits his own abilities and doesn't interfere with his access to the power of locking yang, Zhang Xuezhou felt that he should at least keep the interval between casting and uncasting the spell within half a month after completing the training; otherwise, the spell would affect his control over his body's rhythm.

Although Zhang Xuezhou knew that Liu Xuan had problems and that the technique might need further refinement, he still accepted Liu Xuan.

It didn't seem like a big deal to have a spy right under his nose, and Liu Xuan's cultivation was barely at the Realm Entry, with limited physical Qi and Blood and blood energy. Zhang Xuezhou felt that he could lie down and let the other party cut him down without any problem.

Zhang Xuezhou even found it hard to understand how Liu Xuan had become like this, what force he was working for, and what kind of force would even consider a cultivator with Liu Xuan's level of cultivation.

He didn't dwell on it too much, after all, Zhang Xuezhou was in a bit of a hurry and was hoping to brew the Nine Treasures Wine while his luck was at its peak.

"There are Ninth Realm of cultivation, each with its own unique characteristics. Since you have pledged your allegiance to me and offered your techniques, I will not treat you poorly. As long as you can cultivate to the next level, I will provide you with the Qi and Blood and blood medicine needed for the first three and middle three realms free of charge," Zhang Xuezhou said. "As for the Divine Ability Realm, it is a threshold. Passing it is one thing, failing it is another. We will need to make a decision then!"

"Thank you for your guidance, sir!"

"I practice Technique Method, so I can't guide you in cultivating Qi and Blood and blood. Once we return to Chang'an City, I'll recommend a teacher for you!"

Zhang Xuezhou pondered for a few seconds and then made arrangements.

Looking at his face, which was almost identical to that of Emperor Gaozu in his youth, he could only be thankful that all the civil and military officials of the Great Han Dynasty who had seen Emperor Gaozu were dead; otherwise, Liu Xuan's appearance would have inevitably caused all sorts of trouble.

"Thank you, sir!"

Liu Xuan, his face beaming with surprise, cupped his hands in thanks.

To be fair, he offered a technique that the other party had not yet practiced or verified, and the other party directly guaranteed the pills needed for cultivation, which was quite generous.

Gaining Zhang Xuezhou's favor and getting close to Zhang Xuezhou to share the benefits of good fortune is very good; it at least gives him some hope of success.

As for what will happen in the future, we'll have to wait and see how things develop.

Liu Xuan stared at Zhang Xuezhou, constantly comparing him to Feng Xize, the man in the golden robe. He then thought of the man's short figure curled up on the bed, and now he was a young, high-ranking official of the Great Han Dynasty. The various different appearances made him feel that he had come into contact with something secret, and made him more cautious, not wanting to easily reveal his true colors.

"I am on good terms with the owner of this place. You can stay at Liang Garden for a while, and I will come to pick you up when the time comes," Zhang Xuezhou said. "If you do not wish to stay at Liang Garden, you can also take a carriage to Old Tree Alley in Chang'an City. Just mention my name, and someone there will take care of you. I will arrange everything you need for this trip!"

"My lord, I am willing to drive myself to Chang'an City!"

Liu Xuan patted his chest and agreed.

Going to Chang'an City would at least allow one to know where Zhang Xuezhou was staying, but living in Liangyuan would leave no way of knowing when Zhang Xuezhou would return.

He quickly made his second choice, and Zhang Xuezhou did not object.

The rapid shift in their relationship, from stiffness to casual contact, and then to mutual assistance, made the two guards blink repeatedly, thinking that this madman chasing Liang Yuanke had struck it lucky.

Liu Xuan was not the only madman. When Liang Garden was at its peak, countless people gathered outside, just to wait for the guests of Liang Garden to show off their talents. Some of them even engaged in extreme behavior.

Liangyuan had been in decline for ten years, making Liu Xuan stand out as an exception, though he was incredibly lucky.

In the eyes of the guards, the other party had risen to prominence in one fell swoop, and what he had achieved was something that everyone envied greatly.

"My lord, where are you planning to travel to on this long journey?"

Seeing Zhang Xuezhou stride away, his intention to leave was extremely clear, so Liu Xuan couldn't help but quickly press him for answers.

"My purpose on this journey is to retrieve some cultivation items from the west, which will take about one or two months," Zhang Xuezhou said. "If your carriage moves a little slower, we might be able to arrive in Chang'an City at the same time and meet!"

"May I accompany you on your journey west?"

"I have the ability to fly far and wide, but I can't take you with me. We'll have to meet again in Chang'an City!"

Zhang Xuezhou spoke with Liu Xuan and then entrusted two guards who were accompanying him with the task of arranging the carriages and horses, making sure that the necessary 'tickets' and food were prepared for the journey.

After he finished speaking, his body swayed and rose half an inch, sliding ten zhang away in the short span of his forward stride.

"This person's cultivation level isn't high, but his Technique Method is incredibly powerful. His every step is like Lie Yukou roaming freely. Just who is he in the Heavenly Court? How did he manage to infiltrate Chang'an City and become an official? What has become of the Great Han Dynasty? How could they allow Heavenly Court cultivator to join them?"

Liu Xuan did not forcefully chase after Zhang Xuezhou, but instead watched Zhang Xuezhou's departing figure.

He wasn't very familiar with the Heavenly Court's system, so he couldn't make a judgment based on the robe he had seen. Zhang Xuezhou's cultivation level was indeed a bit lacking; he wasn't exactly powerful, but he was also somewhat formidable.

A hundred years ago, cultivators with Zhang Xuezhou's cultivation level were as numerous as carp crossing a river in the Great Qin Dynasty. Zhang Xuezhou was not even ranked in the Great Qin cultivator system.

However, Zhang Xuezhou's Technique Method level was truly rare, and even he had to praise him, feeling that there were very few people in the Divine Ability Realm who surpassed Zhang Xuezhou.

Times are changing, and everything has changed.

Liu Xuan awkwardly raised his pale yellow right hand, then sighed heavily in his heart.

"Zhu Jiuyin, and that emperor or crown prince of the demon dynasty, you just wait and see! You've destroyed everything I've made; you'll pay the price sooner or later!"

The pale yellow right hand had a ceramic-like sheen, creating a distinct color contrast with the rest of the body.

Recalling everything that had happened in the past, Liu Xuan's heart sank to its lowest point, like a deep, cold pool.

He only hoped to find an opportunity to restore his body and then retrieve everything he had lost.

Driven by this intense need, he was even willing to cooperate with those wicked beings from the Southern Jambudvipa Continent Heavenly Court, even if it meant fulfilling their wishes.