The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror
Chapter 265 - 131: Innate Finger, Capital Shaken (Request for Subscription)_2

Chapter 265: Chapter 131: Innate Finger, Capital Shaken (Request for Subscription)_2

Moreover, doing so easily leads to isolation; thereafter, only petty men can gather around him, with no righteous gentlemen.

Do not claim that righteous gentlemen are useless; if only petty men can be gathered, it is doomed that no great atmosphere can be created—in fact, it can even drag you into the mud.

After all, though everyone harbors some nefarious thoughts, there must still be a semblance of decency.

Even that semblance of decency would be lost.

Ha ha...

Feng Wu felt aggrieved for Xu Qing, because he is a great master of Refining Internal, cultivating his Divine Soul to the point of manifestation, and by his teenage years, he could produce works of saints. Why should he endure such indignities? She said, "If you feel aggrieved, don’t worry about me. My father and I don’t have titles or riches, but we still live. We could go Overseas, where we are free and no one can control you. Right, we should also ask your aunt and uncle for their opinions."

Thinking to herself, in this world, who can have everything their way? Not only for herself did she consider, but also for the many relatives and friends, as well as those who rely on Xu Qing for their livelihood; they couldn’t just leave...

Xu Qing held her hand softly and said, "It’s alright, if worst comes to worst, we’ll follow in the Master’s footsteps."

Feng Wu deeply agreed, "We’ll recruit three thousand disciples, select seventy-two virtuous men, and like the Master, travel across various states; fight whoever we want without having to look at anyone’s face."

Xu Qing: "..."

What he wanted to say was, when the Dao isn’t working, one could use a raft to float on the sea.

This female teacher of yours, is that how the Analects are explained?

He coughed and said, "Is that how you understand the actions of a saint?"

Feng Wu: "That’s what my father told me."

Xu Qing thought to himself, in this family, could it be that he was the least likely to be a rebel?

Seeing Xu Qing’s expression, Feng Wu’s face turned red and she said: "My father said, rites are order, to implement rites, one must, like Zhou Wenwang, Zhou Wuwang, and Duke of Zhou, possess the power to command the world, otherwise, how can rites be enforced? The world must be secured before the Zhou rites. Besides, isn’t this how you’ve always conducted yourself?"

Xu Qing’s young face darkened. He never intended it—it was clearly for survival!

No, no, the Duke of Zhou feared rumors by day, Wang Mang was modest before his usurpation.

His pretense was inadequate, making others think he was like a rebel.

He had to admit, this was his first time engaging in secretly accumulating power while waiting for the right time, so his execution was somewhat rough. Anyway, he believed he was guilt-free.

If the world remains unchanged, loyalty goes without saying; if the world changes, he could still protect his hometown.

Changing the subject, Xu Qing picked up a painting and said, "This painting itself represents a formidable Absolute Skill."

He did not further probe the Dao Intent within the painting but pointed at the image of Grandmaster Chongyang.

"What Absolute Skill?"

Xu Qing: "You are not proficient in Martial Arts, naturally, you cannot see. If I am not mistaken, this is a skill that utilizes Innate Qi to maximize the burst of Finger Strength."

He pointed at Grandmaster Chongyang’s sword finger in the painting.

Xu Qing, being a great expert in Martial Arts, noticed from the robe’s wrinkles and the final flow of the sword finger, the marvelous movement of Martial Arts Qi-Blood.

This was also what Xu Qing had discerned from Elder Dan Xi in medical theory, combining Qi-Blood and the essence of Divine Soul, enabling him to perceive it.

Having perceived it, within the bronze mirror, a new Absolute Skill of Magic and Martial Unity emerged,

"Innate Finger."

When his attention focused on this line, he naturally received relevant information about the Innate Finger.

Innate Finger, an Absolute Skill of Magic and Martial Unity triggered by "Innate Qi," boasts explosive power. Moreover, each use greatly depletes Divine Soul and Qi-Blood, leading to a severely weakened state.

Even after recovery, it could damage the Essence Qi.

It can be said that although this Absolute Skill is extremely powerful, it harms both the user and others; thus, it requires extreme caution when used.

"I have the Xuantian Visualization Method and the Golden Light Spell, which might reduce the side effects of the Innate Finger," Xu Qing thought to himself.

Regardless, having an additional Absolute Skill that could save his life was undoubtedly good.

Feng Wu examined closely, yet saw nothing. She said, "My Martial Arts is inferior; since you’ve figured it out, you should cultivate it yourself."

Xu Qing nodded gently and said, "After meeting with Teacher later, I’ll stay at Xu Mansion in the city for a few days, and then when the auspicious day arrives, I’ll come over with Mr. Li and formally propose."

"Good."

Subsequently, Xu Qing went to discuss matters with Feng Xifeng and then returned to Xu Mansion in Heavenly Capital, using the Dragon Qi from Yingtian Prefecture to intensively cultivate and connect the Seven Azure Dragon Constellations.

This was also an important reason for his return to Yingtian Prefecture.

After taking such actions, he needed to wait patiently for some time, allowing matters to ferment at higher levels.

Meanwhile, Feng Xun’an, having received a box of petitions, had it sent urgently to the Capital at high speed.

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In the Capital, at the Cabinet.

Minister Liang of the Ministry of Rites came to the Cabinet and said to the Grand Secretary and other Cabinet Ministers, "Honorable Elders, a horrifying misdeed has occurred in South Zhili, I wonder if the Elders have heard anything about this recently."

Minister Liang was also a member of the Cabinet, though not ranked at the top.

Lately, with the Grand Secretary’s strong influence, he could only nod in agreement.

Seeking to discuss this matter early today clearly carried significant implications.

The Cabinet Ministers naturally understood what Minister Liang referred to, but none spoke.

The Grand Secretary indifferently said, "There are so many matters in the world, whether they are misdeeds or good deeds, how can we focus on all of them. Mr. Liang, please speak directly."

Minister Liang continued, "Prime Minister, please look at this joint petition from the gentry of South Zhili, stating that in the recent examinations, Top Scorer Xu Qing of South Zhili, relying on force, oppressed the gentry of Jiangning Prefecture, causing them distress. Moreover, rumors suggest he harbors ulterior motives, raising private armies, possibly with treacherous intentions. This is a matter of great concern, and we hope that the Prime Minister will consider this carefully."

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