I Have A Martial Dao World

As the lanterns were lit, the ordinary guests had all departed.

Lu Yao joined the people from Wudang Sect and a few old friends like Fu Fangsheng for a small gathering at the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

No sooner had they sat down than Lu Yao presented everyone with an "Ice Jade Bracelet," and even the Seven Disciples of Wudang each received an "Ice Jade Ring."

He also gave two extra portions to Fu Fangsheng to bring to Zhao Sanduo and Monk Ben Ming. Both had stayed at the front line and couldn't come back for the New Year.

Indeed, quite a lot was given away this time, but fortunately, since acquiring Epang Palace, Lu Yao was not short on Ice Jade—and there was even an Ice Jade Bed at home for Yu Yanmei to sleep on every day.

The recipients of the gifts were overjoyed. The Seven Disciples of Wudang hurriedly expressed their gratitude, their excitement making their movements clumsy.

Zhou He fondled the bulky Ice Jade Bracelet and looked at his senior martial brother with a beaming smile.

Zhang Yunshu's face showed a trace of embarrassment. Had he known Lu Yao was so generous, why would he have demeaned himself by competing with the juniors for a mere ring?

But his embarrassment quickly faded as the Ice Jade Bracelet in his hands not only conveyed the coolness of the pure Ice Spirit but also was filled with the indestructible Divine Thought like electricity!

"It's the Divine Thought imparted by Lord Lu Tian!"

Zhang Yunshu immediately realized what it was and its preciousness!

Regularly sensing this Divine Thought was highly beneficial for breaking through to the Golden Body Realm!

And there was more. Lu Yao then gave them each 10 "Nuclear Fuel Rods."

Holding these divine items that were extremely useful for cultivation, everyone felt as if in a dream and understood why Lu Yao's woman was advancing so rapidly.

It was Zhang Yunshu who first came to his senses, bowing deeply to Lu Yao with heartfelt sincerity, "Thank you for your generous gifts, Lord Lu Tian!"

Lu Yao accepted his thanks, for it represented an official expression of gratitude from the entire Wudang Sect.

"There's no need for such formality, Sect Leader Zhang, your two disciples 'dedicating themselves to science' have been of great assistance," Lu Yao replied.

Zhou He's brothers were each serving as chief scientists at the "Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau" and the "Armament Manufacturing Bureau."

Just as Lu Yao had thought, compared to fighting and killing, Spirit Refinement experts are actually the most top-notch scientists.

After meditating, they acquire the ability to remember everything at a glance; being in the Fetal Breath Realm is akin to having a built-in microscope.

And once they reach the Leaving-the-Body Realm, it's even more incredible, equating to a multi-functional machine encapsulating a CNC machine, a centrifuge, and other large-scale equipment, capable of conducting mass production and research single-handedly.

The Armament Department of the Great Yi Dynasty was able to replicate cannonballs for machine guns and even repair the heavily damaged "Yamato" thanks to these two brothers.

Next, Lu Yao engaged in a scholarly discussion with Zhou He's brothers about the various aspects of Spirit Refining Cultivation.

This was a rare opportunity, so the Seven Disciples of Wudang, Bai Jingting, Fu Fangsheng, and others listened with Focused Spirit, memorizing every word even if they didn't understand it—especially Lu Yao's words.

When they returned home to compile their notes, it would become a family secret scripture worthy of being called "As I Heard, Celestial Lord on the Dharma Scripture."

As expected, due to his higher level of cultivation, Lu Yao soon took the lead in the conversation, subtly instructing Zhou He's brothers.

Bai Lu watched all this with complex emotions.

She could still remember when she was not much different from this man, and never would she have imagined that he would become such a preeminent figure today.

While she was lost in thought, she suddenly heard her master mention her name.

"Today, I'm grateful to all fellow practitioners for showing such esteem, and for elevating my disciple to the status of the number one beauty in the martial arts world. Lu'er, you must not let this delay your cultivation," her master spoke.

It turned out that at some point, the academic discussion had ended, and they had started making small talk again.

Hearing her master's words, Bai Lu quickly affirmed, "Disciple understands and will prioritize cultivation."

Zhang Yunshu nodded in satisfaction, and once he brought up the topic, he rarely missed a chance to talk about his own disciple:

"My disciple Bai Lu embodies the spirit and elegance of Mount Wudang, and with exceptional talent from a young age, she was the first of our disciples to achieve the Innate Realm..."

Zhang Yunshu went on to brag about her beauty, talent, and cultivation, clearly "marketing" his own disciple, eager for a closer kinship.

Bai Lu felt enormously embarrassed, but just then, the western clock in the Hall of Mental Cultivation struck twelve times.

The crowd realized it was very late and hastened to take their leave.

Lu Yao stood up to see off his guests. As they reached outside the palace, Fu Fang came close and said,

"Brother Lu, on behalf of San Duo and the monk, I'd like to say thank you,"

Lu Yao smiled and replied, "Why the courtesy between us?"

"It's only right. Without you, the three of us wouldn't have had the chance to glimpse the Golden Body Realm. And thanks to you, I got the opportunity to take revenge for my sister with my own hands."

After a sigh of relief, Fu Fangsheng continued, "Izumo won't last much longer before it falls. When that time comes... we'll be going after Menes, right?"

Lu Yao nodded with a smile and said, "I've said it before, I want to bring everyone a different future."

The whole country was frantically chasing after "overseas enfeoffments," but the territory of Izumo Goryeo wasn't enough to satisfy even one-tenth of the populace.

Clear-sighted individuals had already realized that Lord Lu Tian, who personally orchestrated all this, would inevitably support external wars.

The Menes across the ocean, the countless nations on land borders, would sooner or later become targets!

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Having seen off a group of friends, today's New Year's feast came to a successful close.

When they had all grown up, they would add further strength to his own wings.

As fireworks sounded in the distance, Lu Yao was about to return to Jing Yi Garden. But just at that moment, he sensed someone watching him.

Soon, a eunuch dressed in blue robes came forward, bowing to the ground: "Your servant pays respects to the Celestial Lord."

"Eunuch Li?" Surprised to see that it was Li Jinying, Lu Yao inquired, "What is the matter?"

"Reporting to the Celestial Lord..." Li Jinying, with a gentle smile and respectful manner, said:

"At the imperial feast, Sect Leader Ran of the Yushan Sect was captivated by your grace. For a woman, it is not easy to speak her heart, so she asked this servant to convey her feelings. If you are interested, you may visit the Yuhua Pavilion."

Lu Yao looked deeply at the eunuch and said firmly, "That's not very appropriate... I am not that kind of person."

The smile on Li Jinying's face took on a hint of flattery as he persuaded:

"Celestial Lord, Sect Leader Ran truly admires you and seeks only a night of joy. She has come from far away, perhaps you could fulfill her wish."

Lu Yao coughed and said, "You eunuchs always like to engage in such crooked schemes..."

"This servant was merely moved by pity for Sect Leader Ran..."

Li Jinying took the lead, nodding and bowing as he guided Lu Yao to a secluded side palace—the Yuhua Pavilion.

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Meanwhile, inside the Yuhua Pavilion.

Head of Yushan Sect—Ran Qingying, was waiting there.

No man in the Jianghu was blind; she was a candidate for the "Most Beautiful Woman in Martial Arts," naturally blessed with exquisite beauty and figure.

A wasp waist, perky behind, long legs, plus the unique leadership presence of a sect head and her natural heroic aura, it was very hard for any man to resist.

But for this very reason, Ran Qingying had been overwhelmed with troubles lately.

The title of "Most Beautiful Woman in Martial Arts" was not a good thing for a woman without powerful backing.

The Yushan Sect was merely one of many martial forces in the Suzhou area, with Ran Qingying herself being the highest in cultivation.

Becoming famous had attracted countless covetous eyes, severely affecting her daily cultivation and the development of her sect.

Thus, as soon as Eunuch Li spoke up, Ran Qingying hardly hesitated before agreeing.

"That Eunuch Li said he could bring Lord Lu Tian for a meeting, but several hours have passed, why hasn't he come?"

Ran Qingying waited for a few hours, growing restless yet still patiently continuing to wait.

Lord Lu Tian's reputation was already soaring, and his divine methods at the imperial feast had deeply shocked the Head of Yushan Sect's soul.

She didn't mind at all having a joyful night with such a man, and if Lord Lu Tian could be the one to deflower her, all her problems would be easily solved, and it could also be leveraged to greatly benefit her sect's development...

As she continued to calculate in her mind, suddenly the sound of footsteps approached.

Ran Qingying checked herself in the mirror, adjusting her waistline a bit to accentuate her curves, then stepped forward to greet her guest.