Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies
Chapter 179 - 5: Entering the Dao Through Martial Arts, Condensing Supreme Divine Skills!

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"I've always preferred to win people over with virtue. Surely, you've all witnessed that," Shen Qing calmly set down the teacup in his hand and looked up at the crowd, speaking slowly.

"I don't know how you interacted with the last officer, but here, this is how I do things. If you're not accustomed to it, you'd better start getting used to it from now on."

At this moment, Uncle Shu and Guan Yunjian were as pale as paper, devoid of any color. When Shen Qing's gaze swept over them, they hurriedly lowered their heads, not daring to meet his eyes.

A complex mix of struggle and unwillingness flashed in their eyes, but ultimately, they resigned themselves to fate and kept silent.

They were martial masters who had climbed up from the bottom, unlike those decorative pillows outside.

With their Qi Cultivation Realm level and hard skills, although they admitted they couldn't win every fight, they were confident that their hard skills alone enabled them to advance and retreat with ease.

However, Shen Qing's actions were too swift, arriving almost instantaneously, leaving them no time to react.

With just one move, they were forced to face an attack.

The power that crushed toward them was like a mountain collapsing, containing a violent and fiery aura, comparable even to a Qi Hai Realm martial master.

They couldn't even withstand a single move.

They even felt that the new officer before them had held back when he struck, thinking they were useful and thus didn't kill them.

This young officer in front of them was far from being as harmless as he looked.

They had no idea where this freak had come from.

If they continued to oppose him, their own fates couldn't be guaranteed.

Thinking of this, Uncle Shu and Guan Yunjian both couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts.

"Starting today, I will officially take over the matters of our Sixth Group. Does anyone have any objections or agree?"

"Subordinate greets Lord Officer."

Lao Liu was the first to speak, immediately replying loudly.

Following him, Jiang Dacong, Guan Yunjian, and Uncle Shu also successively called out.

Shen Qing was very satisfied with everyone's performance, "Now I'm still getting familiar with the affairs, so everything remains as usual for you. I won't say more for now, as there's plenty of time in the future for us to gradually adjust."

"Go about your business now. Lao Liu, stay behind for a moment."

Guan Yunjian and Uncle Shu hobbled after Jiang Dacong out of the room, even closing the door for Shen Qing as gently as lambs.

Shen Qing took in this scene with satisfaction at his decisive actions earlier.

Most martial arts practitioners tend to have a certain rebellious arrogance.

If he didn't subdue them and show his strength, they wouldn't submit.

Over time, they would step all over him, being undermined by his subordinates.

This is why, since ancient times, when a new official takes office, they make three fires to assert dominance, lessons summarized by their predecessors.

Only by establishing authority, can he proceed freely with his undertakings.

Fortunately, Guan Yunjian and Uncle Shu were two naive youngsters who didn't know his background, and voluntarily offered themselves up, providing him an opportunity to establish authority.

Otherwise, he truly wouldn't know how to act.

Having witnessed Shen Qing's strength, the old officer Lao Liu's already respectful attitude became even more reverent. He waited quietly for Shen Qing to speak.

"Lao Liu, what's your real name?"

Officer Lao Liu laughed, "Just a lowly name, Lord Officer. You can just call me Lao Liu."

"You still need to tell me your real name."

"I'm the third in my family, full name Liu Sangui." Officer Liu Sangui, unable to refuse Shen Qing, reported his real name, and then asked, "What does Lord Officer want to ask by keeping me?"

Shen Qing nodded and said, "There's indeed something I want to ask you."

"Please ask, my lord."

"I wish to know how to advance my cultivation in the court, and if it's any different from training at an outside Martial Arts Hall."

Shen Qing asked a question he was very concerned about.

It was well known that the Great Zhou Court had collected the world's Martial Mechanism. Profound martial arts and various efficient methods for cultivating were in their hands.

He joined the court largely for these martial way opportunities.

Liu Sangui pondered for a while, arranging his words, "My lord, we receive our official salary every month. Besides the usual Silver Taels, it includes various Qi Blood Pills and other spiritual elixirs for martial arts practice, aiding cultivation. The elixirs distributed depend on your cultivation realm. For example, those below the Qi Hai Realm receive mostly Qi Blood Pills, while those in and above the Qi Hai Realm receive Gathering Spirit Pills."

"These elixirs can enhance your cultivation. Most importantly, there's the Wish Power Pearl distributed annually, which is an indispensable tool for advancing your cultivation."

Shen Qing narrowed his eyes and asked, "What exactly does the Wish Power Pearl do?"

"It can help you gather the scarce spiritual energy of heaven and earth, assisting you in entering the Martial Arts Dao and refining supreme Divine Skills!" Liu Sangui quickly explained.

Martial Arts Dao, refining supreme Divine Skills?

Shen Qing's expression changed.

"Of course, specifically, we as officers have never seen it. However, if Lord Officer wants to break through to the Qi Hai Realm, you'll need to use the Wish Power Pearl."

"Why?"

"Humans are nurtured by heaven and earth, but the spiritual energy contained in their flesh and blood is ultimately limited. If one desires further cultivation, one must seize spiritual energy from heaven and earth to strengthen oneself. The Wish Power Pearl is the best method to seize energy."

Shen Qing suddenly gained much knowledge and continued to ask, "I heard that using the Wish Power Pearl also requires the Refining Pearl Technique?"

Liu Sangui nodded, "It does. But there's no need for Lord Officer to worry. Typically, once you've been at the government office for three months, after registering in the Ministry of Personnel of the court, the Chief Officer will tell you the Refining Pearl Technique."

Only three months, that's manageable.

"One more thing," Shen Qing said, "There are many profound martial arts in the court. How can I obtain them?"

"That's simple. In our government office, we have a dedicated Martial Arts Hall with some cultivation magic skills. Lord Officer can exchange elixirs or silver for reading access. In our county town, martial arts up to the Innate Realm are stored. For more profound ones, only the Royal Armory in the capital has them."

Liu Sangui asked respectfully, "Does Lord Officer have any other questions?"

"No more. You can go back to your work."

"If Lord Officer needs anything, you can call on me at any time. First, familiarize yourself with our Human Government Office's environment. This afternoon, I'll take Lord Officer to patrol our Sixth Group's defense zone. I'll take my leave now."

As Liu Sangui was about to exit the dwelling, Shen Qing thought of something and hurriedly said, "Wait a moment."

Liu Sangui paused, asking, "What's the matter, my lord?"

"I forgot to ask, what is our Chief Officer's name?" Shen Qing asked with a smile.

It was important to know about his superior; it would be disrespectful not to know their name.

Liu Sangui replied, "Our Chief Officer is surnamed Zheng, Zheng Yuanqiu."

Shen Qing's heart trembled, and a page of imagery unconsciously appeared in his mind...

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