Chapter 116 Accidental Bullying
You cannot put your hopes on your opponent being careless or on the fluke that your weaknesses aren't discovered by your opponent.

In this world, ninety-nine percent of those who can achieve first-rate martial arts and refine the spirit are top-notch people.

What's more, after Zhu Chengwu is exposed, his future opponents will take it to the next level.

Opponents at the grandmaster and minor grandmaster levels are foreseeable.

Even a grandmaster or a Yang God would encounter it.

As long as one has something close to the Grandmaster level of combat power, he or she will be the best among the best!

The first-class and Yin Shen can also use resources to charge forward!

But there is no such thing as recklessness when it comes to Grandmaster-level combat power!

It is hoped that the Grandmaster-level combat power will not collect the information that Zhu Chengwu has already exposed, and will not target the weaknesses that Zhu Chengwu has already exposed in actual combat. Zhu Chengwu is not that stupid!

Therefore, the weaknesses that had been exposed in the previous battles with the Duke of Yan and the Marquis of the Northwest were what Zhu Chengwu urgently needed to solve now!
After all, in more than a month, Zhu Chengwu will be the host and preside over the martial arts test conference!
By then, fighting is inevitable!

"Can I transfer the 'Earth Core Fire Lotus' to the sea of ​​consciousness between my eyebrows, and rely on the profound essence of the 'Earth Core Fire Lotus' to resist the impact of the Taoist magic on my spirit?" Zhu Chengwu, who was alone in the secluded courtyard, thought secretly.

"No! The sea of ​​consciousness between the eyebrows is too important! If the 'Earth Heart Fire Lotus' stays in the sea of ​​consciousness between the eyebrows, it can be tried, but I want to perform the secret technique of 'Lotus Fire Sheng Shen'. The 'Earth Heart Fire Lotus' not only needs to exchange vitality with the outside world, but also needs to be manifested in the world...

The frequent interaction of vital energy and the rapid entry and exit of the 'Earth Core Fire Lotus' during battle put too much pressure on the sea of ​​consciousness between the eyebrows, making it easy for accidents to occur.

Moreover, I have not practiced the divine way, so the strength of the sea of ​​consciousness between my eyebrows is not high!

If anything unexpected happens in the sea of ​​consciousness between the eyebrows, that would be the fate of an idiot!
The danger is too great!"

But then, Zhu Chengwu immediately rejected this idea.

"Besides transferring the 'Earth Core Fire Lotus' to the sea of ​​consciousness between the eyebrows, are there any other ways to increase resistance to spiritual cultivation techniques?" Zhu Chengwu began to think again.

At the same time, Zhu Chengwu was thinking and conducting experiments continuously!

In the mansion of Marquis Fu'an, warriors who are at the level of the first-class martial artist or above, and spiritual cultivators who are at the level of out-of-body experience or above, can all feel the turmoil of fire and earth energy emanating from the place where Zhu Chengwu is in seclusion from time to time!

Except for the first few times when it caused quite a stir in the Fu'an Marquis Mansion, everyone in the Fu'an Marquis Mansion gradually got used to it and slowly became numb!

Not only did they no longer feel uneasy about the fire and earth energy that occasionally became restless in Marquis Fu'an's Mansion, on the contrary, whenever the fire and earth energy in Marquis Fu'an's Mansion began to become restless, they would feel extremely at ease and proud.

Because these restless fire and earth elements are reminding them that Marquis Fu'an is now in the mansion. Marquis Fu'an defeated two masters, Duke Yan and Marquis Xibei, and is a new legend in the martial arts world.

As people in Marquis Fu'an's mansion and subordinates of Marquis Fu'an, they share the honor.

In this way, Zhu Chengwu stayed in seclusion for more than a month.

During this month, Zhao Xinghan formed alliances, Dai Fayan opened up trade routes, and Gao Yao handled miscellaneous matters in the mansion... everyone did his job!
Over the past month, Gao Yao had to deal with miscellaneous affairs in the marquis' mansion, take care of the resettlement of the disaster-stricken people, and build a venue for the martial arts test on Jiuhua Mountain outside the city. He was really busy.

In the end, not only were the four close attendants Chunhua, Xiayu, Qiuyue and Dongxue conscripted by Gao Yao, but even the second elder of the Cui family who had returned to Fu'an Marquis' Mansion with his grandson, Zhu Chengcheng, a member of the Zhu family who had just finished treating the disaster-stricken people after openly surrendering to Zhu Chengwu, and Cui Shuyun, who had been studying the "Golden Crow Spirit Refining Method" behind closed doors after "accidentally" leaked the news that the second elder had betrayed Cui's Fire Lotus, did not get a peaceful life. They were all conscripted by Gao Yao and assigned various jobs.

The second elder of the Cui family supervised the construction of the venue for the Jiuhua Mountain Martial Arts Test, the four close attendants urged the resettlement of jobs and housing arrangements for the affected people in the marquis' mansion, Zhu Chengcheng coordinated with the inns and post stations in and outside the city to prepare food and accommodation for the upcoming people from the martial arts world, and Cui Shuyun, as the wife of the marquis' mansion, was responsible for appearing in person to receive some important people from the martial arts world and representatives of the martial arts world who came to visit the Fu'an Marquis' mansion after the news of Zhu Chengwu's successful counter-attack on the Grandmaster spread.

Everyone has their own thing to do!

As for Gao Yao, who captured countless able-bodied men, coordinating among all parties and dealing with the difficult and complicated problems encountered by each party, his work was no easier than that of Zhu Chengcheng, the second elder of the Cui family, Cui Shuyun and others. He was even the most tiring of all.

Everyone in Fu'an Marquis Mansion was busy as always. Time passed quickly and more than a month passed in the blink of an eye before they knew it. After visiting many forces in nearby provincial governments, Zhao Xinghan returned to Fu'an Marquis Mansion.

"General Zhao, you're back!"

Zhu Chengwu was in seclusion. Gao Yao, who was now in charge of the affairs of Fu'an Marquis' Mansion, received the relevant news at the first time and met Zhao Xinghan in the mansion.

"Yeah! I'm back!
After going out for a walk, I felt firsthand the huge impact that the Marquis's success in defeating the Grandmaster had on the rest of the martial arts world!"

Zhao Xing's Chinese language contains exclamations.

"So, General Zhao's visit this time has successfully achieved its purpose!"

Gao Yao smiled. This was indeed good news for the Fu'an Marquisate.

"The reputation of Lord Quanlai!
By the way, Chief Steward Gao, did Shilin cause any trouble in the Marquis' Mansion? "

Zhao Xinghan first clasped his fist towards the place where Zhu Chengwu was in seclusion, and then shifted the topic to his legitimate son Zhao Shilin.

Poor parents in the world!

“Shilin is smart and is well-liked by the Marquis and everyone else. Moreover, Shilin has made many new friends in the Marquis’ Mansion!

General Zhao, don't worry!"

Gao Yao first praised Zhao Shilin, and then smiled and told Zhao Xinghan not to worry.

"Then is it convenient for me to go to Shilin now?"

Zhao Xinghan looked at Gao Yao and asked tentatively.

“General Zhao, you are Shilin’s father!

Even if the Marquis accepted Shilin as his apprentice, there was no reason for him to prevent Shilin from seeing his parents!

"Some time ago, your ladyship often came to the Marquis's residence to see Shilin. You can see Shilin anytime you want. Why are you asking me?"

Gao Yaoyu said with a chuckle.

"Shilin lives in the Marquis' Mansion, and Chief Steward Gao is the chief steward of the Marquis' Mansion's internal affairs. If I want to see Shilin, I must give Chief Steward Gao a heads-up!"

Zhao Xinghan changed his tone and explained with a smile.

Amid the laughter of Zhao Xinghan and Gao Yao, Zhao Xinghan's test of whether Zhu Chengwu was still on guard against him and to what extent was revealed.

Without the need for Gao Yao and other servants to lead the way, Zhao Xinghan went directly to Zhao Shilin's residence in the Marquis of Fu'an's Mansion.

Zhao Xinghan was not an outsider, so he did not have to arrange for someone from the marquis's mansion to lead the way because of "etiquette".

Moreover, Zhao Xinghan’s familiarity with Fu’an Marquis’ Mansion is probably even better than that of most servants in the mansion.

Zhao Xinghan had just arrived at the yard where Zhao Shilin was when he saw two figures, one big and one small, fighting continuously.

The smaller one among them is completely suppressed and is being beaten unilaterally.

Looking at the scene in front of him, Zhao Xinghan frowned.

"Bullying the weak with the strong, isn't that outrageous? Are the rules in the Marquis' Mansion so lax?
You don’t care about this?”

Zhao Xinghan cursed inwardly with dissatisfaction.

He also had some opinions about Gao Yao, who is now in charge of the overall work of the Marquis' Mansion.

Zhao Xinghan was about to take action to stop the bullying and make the bully pay the price.

Suddenly, a word from the little figure who was being beaten froze Zhao Xinghan's movements.

"Brother Rongwei, I told you not to give up the game!

If you keep hitting me like this, I will get angry!"

I saw the little figure in front of me being beaten continuously and complaining dissatisfiedly while being beaten.

This doesn't sound like something someone who's being bullied would say!

"Shilin, you are still young!
The most important thing for you now is to accumulate internal strength and become familiar with the moves.

It’s too early for you to fight now!”

The big figure who was beating the man unilaterally suddenly stopped, stood back and tried to persuade him.

"Brother Rongwei, you have said this countless times!

Don’t say that anymore!

And have you forgotten what the master said?
Only actual combat is the best way to test yourself!

Only actual combat is the best way to find out your weaknesses and make faster progress! "

Looking at Cui Rongwei who stopped and stood up and started preaching again, Zhao Shilin became more and more dissatisfied in his words. He had told Brother Rongwei several times what the master had said, but Brother Rongwei just wouldn't listen. Could it be that Brother Rongwei thought he was better than the master and that what the master said made more sense?
“Shilin, the actual combat that the Marquis is talking about is based on a certain foundation!

You are still too young and are still in the stage of laying the foundation!
Don't forget that the Marquis himself only started to engage in actual combat after he was crowned as a queen!"

How could Cui Rongwei forget what Zhu Chengwu had said when he was teaching them? Cui Rongwei kept in mind every word and action of the martial arts legend Fu'an Hou when he was teaching them.

Cui Rongwei knew that he was not a disciple of Marquis Fu'an like Zhao Shilin, and that he would have the opportunity to receive personal instruction from Marquis Fu'an from time to time in the future.

He just benefited from the deal between his grandfather and Marquis Fu'an!
In order to prevent the Cui family's high-level treasures from going to waste, and in order to prevent his grandfather's hard work from going to waste, Cui Rongwei knew that he had to work harder. Only in this way could he meet his grandfather's expectations.

Therefore, Cui Rongwei not only kept firmly in mind every word and action of the martial arts legend Fu'an Hou when he taught him and Zhao Shilin, he even recorded it down, reflecting on it from time to time!
After careful consideration and combining it with Marquis Fu'an's life experience, Cui Rongwei believes that the practical improvement mentioned by Marquis Fu'an should be carried out after having a certain foundation.

Just like Marquis Fu'an himself!

It was only after he came of age that Marquis Fu'an began to improve his combat skills and experience through actual combat.

It is precisely because of this foundation that Marquis Fu'an was able to improve so quickly!

Therefore, Cui Rongwei really doesn’t think it is a good choice for Zhao Shilin to get involved in actual combat now.

“Brother Rongwei, how do you know that Master had no experience in actual combat when he was in the palace?
The master is a prince, and there are so many masters in the palace, so the master will not lack people to fight with him...

And my mother said, the early bird catches the worm, and the slow bird flies first!

My talent is not as good as my master's. If I want to meet my master's requirements and catch up with him, don't I have to work hard in advance?"

Zhao Shilin also has his own set of theories.

However, Zhao Shilin was wrong about one thing: his original talent was much stronger than Zhu Chengwu's.

Zhao Shilin's words left Cui Rongwei speechless.

Should we tell Zhao Shilin that when Marquis Fu'an was first conferred the title, he was defeated in every battle, and that people at that time said that Marquis Fu'an was a "pseudo-genius" and "waste" who was fed by royal resources and had no practical experience?
Stop being funny!

Cui Rongwei could learn about and speculate about such things in private, but he could never bring them up in front of Zhao Shilin, a disciple of Marquis Fu'an.

Judging from the admiration Zhao Shilin showed for the martial arts legend Fu'an Hou, although Cui Rongwei and Zhao Shilin have a good relationship now, who knows when this little brat Zhao Shilin will sell out Cui Rongwei, the big brother!
Cui Rongwei is not Zhao Shilin. He is not only a disciple of Marquis Fu'an, but also a relative of Marquis Fu'an!
If Marquis Fu'an becomes upset or angry after hearing what Zhao Shilin relayed, and stops teaching Cui Rongwei or just does a perfunctory job when teaching him, then Cui Rongwei will suffer a great loss.

But Cui Rongwei was overthinking!
Zhu Chengwu has never been such a stingy person!
But the speculations of those in a lower position are never controlled by the will of those in a higher position.

"Brother Rongwei, you have nothing to say!
I have nothing to say, just continue!"

Cui Rongwei's silence made Zhao Shilin think that his elder brother Rongwei was defeated by what he said, so he immediately curled his lips and continued to challenge him.

"Shilin, there are so many people in the Marquis' Mansion, why do you keep holding on to me?"

Cui Rongwei smiled bitterly.

But in the face of Zhao Shilin's insistence, Cui Rongwei had no choice but to get ready for another attack.

At the same time, he also had to think about how to attack in a way that would satisfy Zhao Shilin without really hurting him.

Zhao Shilin is the legitimate son of Zhao Xinghan and a disciple of Marquis Fu'an, so he is not someone Cui Rongwei can afford to offend.

Although Zhao Shilin is young, he is the person Cui Rongwei needs to curry favor with, so Cui Rongwei has always tolerated Zhao Shilin's "nonsense" and squeezed out his very precious training time to accompany Zhao Shilin in "actual combat".

"The other uncles in the Marquis' Mansion have been very busy recently, and I don't want to disturb them. It would be troublesome if they went to the master or complained to my father after he came back!

Moreover, in the Marquis' Mansion, apart from the master, only you and I, Brother Cui, know the complete manual of magical skills.

No one else, not even my father and Uncle Gao, can complete the complete book of divine skills!
If I don’t look for you, who should I look for? "

Although Zhao Shilin is young, he still has his own thoughts.

And he speaks clearly and logically.

"Shilin!"

Just when Cui Rongwei and Zhao Shilin were about to fight again and Zhao Shilin was about to be beaten unilaterally again, Zhao Xinghan, who had been standing silently on the side, finally spoke up, stopped Zhao Shilin, and interrupted Cui Rongwei's upcoming attack.

This familiar voice startled Zhao Shilin, who was ready to face the next wave of attack from Brother Rong Wei.

Then he turned and looked in the direction where the sound came from.

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