Infiltrating the world of cultivation

The internal strife in the capital gradually subsided after the Third Prince withdrew.

At this moment, within the territory of Wei, only the Sixth Prince, who was far away in Yunnan, remained. The Sixth Prince was the son-in-law of the King of Yunnan.

He had expected a chaotic struggle in the capital, and once everyone's strength was nearly exhausted, he would lead his troops north.

But now, Li Hu's power is immense, and there are even rumors that he has more than twenty innate masters overseeing him.

The King of Yunnan was naturally in a dilemma. If he fought, he probably wouldn't be able to win. If he surrendered, he would have to hand over his position as King of Yunnan. How could he be willing to do that?

Fortunately, Li Hu did not push them too hard. He ordered them to march north and join General Nangong in resisting the Chu Kingdom, with their own provisions, military supplies, and equipment.

Within the territory of Wei, there was no military conflict for the time being. The dynasty merely observed the situation before resuming its study of the basic magic of the Five Elements.

On this day, a guest arrived at the door. Wang Chao was puzzled. He didn't know many people in the Wei Kingdom. Who had come and he needed to announce it?

Could it be the White-Robed Imperial Preceptor who has emerged from seclusion? Impossible. Given his status, he wouldn't come here personally. So who could it be?

Wang Chao straightened his clothes and went outside to look around. He wanted to see who had come to see him.

After Wang Chao went out, he saw two figures in the courtyard and instantly realized what was happening.

These two were none other than the Third Prince and A Tao. Their purpose in coming here was self-evident; Zuo Qiuzhen must have said something to them.

Sure enough, the Third Prince stepped forward. This Third Prince truly lived up to his reputation as a prodigy. Not only was he exceptionally talented, but he was also remarkably handsome.

If he were to enter the entertainment industry, he would likely be among the top-tier male celebrities.

"My name is Li Hao. Thank you for your mercy, Immortal Master."

The Third Prince, Li Hao, first went to find Zuo Qiuzhen, and after several twists and turns, he learned that it was all related to the dynasty.

"It's alright. I've already missed out, and I don't want you to miss out too. It's rare to find a true friend in life, so cherish every moment."

Wang Chao was melancholy and didn't say anything more, afraid that he would lose control of his emotions.

In the end, the Third Prince and A Tao bid farewell to the dynasty, and the dynasty lost interest.

Outside the mansion, it was bustling with activity. Wang Chao went out to take a look and realized that it was the New Year.

Every household is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the streets are lined with shops, returning to their former bustling state. It's hard to imagine that just a few days ago, this land was stained red with blood.

The capital of Wei was filled with the festive atmosphere of the New Year, which had a unique flavor compared to the New Year in Hua. The dynasty participated in Li Hu's founding ceremony.

This is a day of universal celebration, from kings and generals to ordinary people.

Despite the empty national treasury, Li Hu distributed grain widely, allowing the common people to have a good New Year.

What was originally a good deed has taken on a deeper meaning in the eyes of the world.

Ordinary people thought that Li Hu was a virtuous man who, having just come to power, disregarded the empty national treasury and gave alms to the common people.

The wealthy and powerful families were somewhat alarmed. It was common knowledge that the front lines were short of supplies. Why was Li Hu distributing the supplies to the common people instead of sending them to the front lines? Could there be some kind of conspiracy behind this?

Combining the old saying that a new official should make a strong start, the wealthy and powerful families found the matter increasingly suspicious and were unsure of what to do.

Until yesterday, there were rumors that Shen Wanjin, the richest man in Jiangnan, handed over half of his grain reserves to the imperial court, claiming that he had no land left to store grain and was handing it over to the court for disposal.

Many people realized what Shen Wanjin did after seeing it. He didn't say he wanted to reward the front lines, but instead said he had no land at home. This saved face for the court, without trying to usurp the throne, and at the same time made a contribution to the court.

As expected of the richest man in Jiangnan, his shrewdness and political maneuvering are indeed seasoned.

For several days in a row, various versions of the story about having no spare space at home have frequently appeared.

The national treasury was instantly filled. Even Li Hu himself did not expect that his act of showing concern for the people's plight would lead to such a chain reaction.

Li Hu was overjoyed and immediately allocated a month's worth of provisions to the front lines, which temporarily stabilized the situation.

As the dynasty observed the changes in the Wei Kingdom, it gained a different perspective. Many things were actually not that remarkable; they seemed to be easily understood at a glance.

However, after you've experienced it, you realize that you were thinking too simply. You had countless worries in your mind, so it's better to just take a step forward.

So what if I'm wrong? So what if I face a thousand pointing fingers? What good is it if I don't even have the courage to take that step? That's the most pathetic thing.

It's like holding a thorny rose in your hand; it's vibrant and beautiful, but it pricks your skin.

Even knowing that grasping it will pierce the skin and leave scars, I still want to hold it tightly.

Do you know what this heartache feels like? Do you know what that despair that seeps into your bones feels like? Even if there's only a one in a billion chance, I don't think I would let go.

Just a little more perseverance, a little more persistence—isn't there still that one in a billion chance? Isn't there still a sliver of hope? What if it falls into my lap?

For this reason alone, I am willing to give it my all.

If you have the courage to nod slightly, I have the resolve to fly like a moth to a flame.

As long as I can see even the slightest hope, I will fight with all my might.

This is also why the dynasty intervened in the relationship between the Third Prince and A Tao: "I come to save others, but who will save me?"

After instructing Li Hu to find a cultivation sect, Wang Chao returned to his residence and announced his seclusion. This winter was filled with longing and sorrow; every second he stayed in this winter was heartbreaking.

Wang Chao began practicing the basic spells of the Five Elements, and at the same time, he launched an attempt to break through to the third stage of Qi Refining. In recent days, he had absorbed a large amount of spiritual energy, and it was time for him to break through.

Winter passed quickly. When Wang Chao opened the door, the continuous snow had disappeared, and green buds appeared on the branches.

For the outside world, several months had passed, but for the dynasty focused solely on cultivation, it was as short as an instant.

When Wang Chao saw the scene outside, he felt somewhat melancholy.

In the past, days were counted by the day, then by the week, and later by the month.

I don't know when it started, but time seems to have become less and less valuable. Is it that time has sped up, or that we've just grown up?

In the past few months, Wang Chao has thoroughly mastered the basic Five Elements spells and their theoretical content within the nine-story ancient pagoda, and his cultivation level has naturally broken through to the third stage of Qi Refining.

After reaching the third stage of Qi Refining, he was already able to practice the Gravity Technique, but Wang Chao did not rush into it. Instead, he first wanted to consolidate his Five Elements Technique.

Fireball, Waterball, Vajra, Entangling Strike, Earth Spike.

Of the five elements of magic, Wang Chao practiced only one of each element.

The courtyard was riddled with holes from the dynasty's ravages. The mansion was now deserted, with only one room remaining for the dynasty's use.

After sensing the commotion in the courtyard, they knew that the dynasty had emerged from seclusion.

The scene of the fireball exploding earlier is still vivid in my mind, and the current commotion is even more terrifying than before.

Clearly, the dynasty has made another breakthrough.