I am practicing in the Nianghua Warring States Period

"...at least four dishes and one soup." Kenshin's eyes lit up.

"No problem." Beidou Xinwei thought to himself that today was a reward for you.

Kenshin happily retreated.

"Ahem, thank you all for your indulgence. I've also been feeling unwell today, so I won't be participating." Beidou Xinwei stretched his shoulder joint and looked at Tsukahara Bokuden and Kamiizumi Nobutsuna. "However, you two have come from afar, and my apprentice is still not very skilled. Let me demonstrate the basic postures of our school. Please feel free to correct me."

Beidou Xinwei said as he spoke.

While standing up.

Get out of the way! It's my turn to show off!

Beidou Xinwei also entered the practice mode. In practice mode, you cannot reduce the enemy's health by 1 point, and the practice opponent will recover the health at the beginning of the practice together with you after the battle is restored.

Beidou Xinwei's "stance" was exactly the same as Kenshin's, also motionless. But Tsukahara Bokuden was obviously watching more attentively, because... Beidou Xinwei demonstrated every move very seriously. He even demonstrated each move repeatedly -

The servants kept bringing in bamboo joints, as if chopping the grass wasn't enough. Beidou Xinwei wasn't afraid of wearing out his knives, just chopping the bamboo! Panda Happy Knife!

Tsukahara Bokuden got the answer: Even if you can see the opponent's swordsmanship clearly, sometimes you still can't defend against it.

Because Beidou Xinwei will cancel the attack pre-swing, for example, a horizontal slash will become a straight cut - this is the sword master's style of play.

"Alright, here's our school's unique technique: Nine-Headed Dragon Flash."

Why didn't Beidou Xinwei start out by using his full power to show off? -- Because he needed to use his basic attacks to build up his skill bar.

Chapter 159 The Jealousy of Professional Women

"!!!"

Within the time it takes to land a single light attack, nine heavy attacks were launched simultaneously. The bamboo in front of Beidou Xinwei was split into nine sections, vertically and horizontally, and ten parts!

"Oh!" Tsukahara Bokuden finally exclaimed, and the group of sword masters, sword masters, and swordsmen behind him also showed incredible eyes. This confusion was visceral, coming from the Earth Online players' incomprehension of the Shadow Sect's hanging wall, and from ordinary people's incomprehension of system-based travelers!

It seemed as if a lifetime worldview was shattered by this blow - understandable, after all, it violated the laws of physics.

We are all swordsmen who wield swords, why is it that you are the only one who has become a super sword disaster by combining man and sword!

"Ah!?" Tsukahara Bokuden exclaimed in surprise.

Some of the swordsmen standing by were so helpless that they collapsed to the ground.

It felt like Guan Yu seeing Lu Bu—very disgusting. Only after Lu Bu died could he see everyone else as a worthless person.

Unfortunately, this Lu Bu is fifty years younger than himself, and it would be difficult for his disciples to survive him.

"I have prepared some wine. I am really tired today. I won't show off my skills in front of Mr. Tsukahara-" Beidou Xinwei was really afraid that if he attacked with one move, the younger ones would come after the old one, and he would have endless disciples-on the contrary, in addition to killing people, he was also a politician.

If you just go and chop down whoever you dislike, you'll be a subordinate for life. With just a glance, countless people will want to help you kill - this is the real boss who makes it big.

Beidou Xinwei prioritized reputation. Giving the other side a way out also gave them hope. While attacking them might not be enough, the upcoming war would evolve from a small-scale conflict involving a few hundred or a thousand people within a single country to a massive brawl involving several or even dozens of nations. Avoiding fierce tigers in the morning and snakes in the evening, grinding teeth and spitting blood, killing people like flies! In a battle involving tens of thousands of people, it's not impossible for them to lead their own troops into battle.

But one must also consider the cost-effectiveness of leading a small team to charge into the battle formation. If they are really surrounded by tens of thousands of people, not to mention two lives, even ten lives would not be enough.

High-quality lackeys have become Beidou Xinwei's most scarce consumables! These swordsmen in front of them are strong in body but simple in mind. If nothing else, spreading their reputation will attract more swordsmen to join them.

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Tsukahara Bokuden said goodbye hastily the next day, then ran away overnight carrying his bedding roll and the "Martial Arts Secret Book" written by Beidou Xinwei.

There is such a legend in the world:

Kenshin, the apprentice of Hokuto Nobuyoshi, single-handedly defeated dozens of swordsmen. Hokuto Nobuyoshi, out of respect for the elder Tsukahara Bokuden, did not allow Kenshin to defeat him. Instead, he stopped Kenshin just in time, and then, swinging his sword in front of Tsukahara Bokuden, instantly severed nine rows of straw mats.

After seeing the abilities of Hokuto Nobuo, Tsukahara Bokuden knew he was defeated without even engaging in a fight, so he fled overnight.

This legend fully reflects the people's imagination to make stories more and more bizarre, while also limiting themselves to their own cognition.

First of all, Kenshin didn’t defeat dozens of people alone, but he only challenged and defeated a dozen people one by one - in the worldview of the people, they still like the unrealistic plots in historical novels, where one person challenges dozens of swordsmen alone, how cool!

Beidou Xinwei has used some tricks, and maybe they can do it if they try their best.

Secondly, Beidou Xinwei did not cut through nine rows of straw mats with one sword, but instead cut a bamboo joint into nine sections in an instant with one sword - limited by the imagination of the people, everyone still has the inertia to think that it is cutting straw mats and cutting a row horizontally.

Regardless, Beidou Xinwei's reputation was firmly established. No one knew what title to bestow upon him beyond Sword Saint. Since Jianxin had defeated so many sword masters, giving her the title of Sword Saint would likely be a non-issue, aside from her age and gender.

I’ve already thought of a nickname. Don’t you like sword-drawing techniques?

The Sword Master, [Battousai] Kenshin Himura.

But everyone was confused about what Beidou Xinwei's title should be, so they simply gave him the title of Sword Saint - it was just a rumor, not a big deal. Beidou Xinwei didn't take it seriously, it was just a face-saving project + to make the boss happy + a mood-soothing agent

+Image project.

According to legend, Tsukahara Bokuden carried Beidou Xinwei's [Martial Arts Secrets] and went directly to Yagyu Muneaki's dojo. Perhaps it was for some other reason, after studying the [Nine Yin Manuals] given by Beidou Xinwei with other disciples.

A month later, Tsukahara Bokuden sighed: "Tang martial arts are vast and profound. Without seeking the true teachings, one will never find the true path." I've heard that Beidou Xinwei sailed to the Ming Kingdom as a child, wandering for ten years before returning—only then learning the basics and mastering the art of flying and wielding a sword. Indeed, Japanese martial arts, stagnant and stagnant, are like carving a mark on a boat or trying to catch fish by climbing a tree. Even I, with my shattered body, am willing to cross the ocean and visit the renowned mountains and rivers of Tang. Even if I'm buried in a foreign land, I won't learn the true teachings. Even if I die nine times, I have no regrets."

After saying that, Tsukahara Bokuden took a few unlucky guys to Kai Port.

Of course, there were no ships directly from Jie Port to Ming Kingdom. The old man, guided by Kyushu native Memaru Nagae, made his way to Hirado Port. After two months of waiting, he finally found a ship with a keel that could withstand the elements and afford the fare! Set sail! Towards Ming Kingdom! —

Then a storm came and I almost died.

After returning to the shore and resting for a while, we headed back to Ming Dynasty!

He encountered pirates and won the battle. But the captain got scared and turned the ship back to Japan. Then, the old man ran out of money. He performed in the local parade for nearly a year. After two years, he finally went to Korea.

Let's get closer. I don't dare to sneak directly to Taicang Port (a small place next to Shanghai. Of course, Shanghai is the small place now.)

Beidou Xinwei had done a great deal of harm—but that didn't matter. He'd gotten what he wanted, and for the sake of martial arts, he'd dedicated his youth and his descendants. But that was all in the future; it was still two years away.

Of course, although it was unintentional, sooner or later there will be retribution for harming others like this.

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On May 1, 1552, Beidou Xinwei was sleeping in a very ordinary way. Although it was magical, the actual situation was that there was nothing magical about men and women.

Human beings are normal. Even women in feudal times were human beings, finding their true selves in meaningful work.

Chiaki Kikyo found herself in her work - since she learned how to perform a caesarean section, the chief priest Kikyo has become a true great bodhisattva and goddess.

Abnormal fetal position = near-death sentence. A young woman pregnant with twins = an immediate death sentence.

Kikyo had encountered these kinds of situations before, often with a near-fatal outcome. While some women did survive, the odds were still high, and the children were ultimately saved. The system's blessing also boosted the adult's chances of survival to 95%. Kikyo could be considered a true incarnation of a bodhisattva.

Even the distant Ikko sect put aside their prejudices after hearing about this.

Because monks' wives also want to give birth to sons, and nuns also want to marry monks. Everyone will go to the gates of hell one day, and it's good to know a doctor who can pull you back from the gates of hell.

Professional women have reaped great rewards in their careers.

I turned around and realized—what have I been doing these past two years? It started out as a romance show, how did it suddenly become a workplace drama? It was clearly me who started it all! But!

Saito Kichou is even pregnant! Kikyo saw it herself! I...

"Women are very scary. Jealousy can turn women into evil spirits."

Chapter 160: Touch the Darkness Within the Witch

In the morning I ascend the balcony, and at night I sleep in the orchid pond. I gather lotus flowers under the moonlight, and every night I obtain lotus seeds.

To Beidou Xinwei's left was a female wolf. Her body, shaped by long-term training, was toned and strong, yet still retaining a youthful beauty. The weathered appearance of the ninja had vanished, replaced by a completely overwhelmed, fragile presence, gasping for air as she collapsed to the side.

On the right is a young woman, delicate and weak, but she only knows how to endure the beating. However, because she is pregnant recently, most of the time she just handles it and then passes it to the ninja girl next to her.

Then, the handsome boy in the middle felt his samurai radar going off like crazy.

A murderous intent that was not murderous, a crisis that was not a crisis, seemed to be brewing next door.

Beidou Xinwei gently covered the two girls with a blanket, put on pajamas, and walked outside the corridor of the palace - in fact, he already knew who it was.

Just outside the sliding door, half of her face was exposed. And there was the unique Japanese CG description. I didn't expect that the usually noble, elegant, and otherworldly shrine maiden - the woman's side - would also shed unbearable tears.

It's not just a drop, it's the whole ground.

Walk through the corridor and come to Kikyo's room - knock on the door gently.

This night, the moonlight was beautiful, Guidie was weak, and the female wolf was weak. At the slightest touch, she collapsed, a thousand miles away. This made the man, blessed with [Shadow Dies Twice] by the system, very uncomfortable. When the value reached 0, he could be revived once with full health.

"Who is it?" Who else could it be? Kikyo's voice inside was a little panicked.

"It's me." Beidou Xinwei coughed lightly, and suddenly thought of an old friend: "The night is long, and I can't sleep. Kikyo, can we chat?"

There seemed to be a hurried sound of packing clothes inside. About thirty seconds later, Kikyo in the room said, "Okay, please come in."

Skin so white it almost looked pale, and black hair flowing like a waterfall. Her delicate pink lips gently opened and closed, her soft, full breasts swaddled in a flimsy white nightgown. Her slender, supple, yet powerful waist stood tall as she knelt on a tatami-covered bed. Her tranquil appearance resembled a classical beauty carved from marble, her pure, dignified eyes... but now, panic was evident.

"How was your work during the day?" Beidou Xinwei took a few steps and came to the side of Kikyo's bed. When Kikyo was about to retreat in a state of stress, he stopped and sat down next to her. He could smell her body fragrance...

Humans can't have body odor. The current scent is healthy, slightly sour and a little odd, clearly the wafting, watery scent of a young woman's fresh pleasure. It's okay; compared to the strong gardenia scent of men, this is relatively mild.

Let's talk about something else first.

"...Same old news. Seven deliveries today; Yongzhen's five. Yongzhen's still on night duty—" Kikyo gently tugged at her collar, barely managing to conceal her revealing features. But the pull of her clothes forced her to subconsciously press down on her hem. "I'm not as clueless as I was at the beginning... Whew, but come to think of it, it's still pretty bloody, isn't it? Oh, you've really set me on a... Shura's path."

Kikyo said, as if to change the subject: "Yongzhen is very happy, saying 'I have never used a knife to save a life'... Who is Yongzhen? I heard that she is the descendant of a famous doctor, but... well... I am not as open-minded as her. Sometimes I just have an illusion, as if I am in a slaughterhouse..."

"It's not your fault. It's just a simple illusion. Everyone has all kinds of illusions. You just need to be firm in your own thoughts."

The atmosphere was very lively, and the beautiful boy gently hugged Kikyo's shoulders. Although the other party was trembling slightly, he did not refuse at all.

This is not the time when impotence should begin.

"From now on, I will protect you..."

"..." Looking at the young man before her, with whom she had spent the past two years, the witch felt a little dazed. It all felt so unreal. Finally, this young woman in troubled times uttered a single sentence, a plea that seemed to determine her own happiness: "You... please don't let anyone kill you."

"I wouldn't do that for you, my miko," Beidou Xinwei whispered, gently hugging her. He gently lifted her up and laid her flat on the bed. She silently allowed the boy's gentle, yet unbridled touch to graze her body. He bit her lips, prying open her inexperienced mouth, inhaling the scent of her red tongue. His fingers slowly slid from her delicate collarbone to her plump breasts, the soft, creamy touch captivating the boy.

The girl completely collapsed in his embrace, completely losing her last barrier as he groped her all over. Suddenly, she felt his other hand brushing across her legs, caressing the Parrot Island, which had never been touched by anyone else. A wave of overwhelming pleasure washed over her mind, and the instantaneous orgasm made her close her eyes tightly. She could no longer suppress her charming moan, giving the pure witch a hint of sexiness. After panting for a long time, she felt the heat of his thrusting again—

"Hope you..." The girl frowned slightly at the end and made a request that was almost a moan - in the end, it was a request for another private matter: "Take care of yourself."

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Kikyo's fighting ability is actually the strongest here!

As expected of a shrine maiden who has been exercising for years - her physical fitness is excellent. The combat power of one Kikyo is roughly equal to that of a female wolf + a Guidie.

They're all pretty weak, but combined, they're barely enough to fight a battle. From this point of view, having too high a value might not be a good thing. Otherwise, wouldn't it be like the Eldar, having sex for half a year at a time? Once every six months?

No matter what, I won't be unable to sleep tonight.

In the dreamlike sleep, a voice sounded softly.

[Ding! — Retainer fusion evolution!]

Miko No. 001's ability——

From now on, you can increase your experience points and level up by 'touching' the inner self of the witch.

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The next morning, Beidou Xinwei woke up and found that Kikyo was still asleep. But it didn't matter anymore. Beidou Xinwei gently hugged his miko——

Qianqiu Platycodon grandiflorum has remained chaste.

It’s just right, Beidou believes that gentlemen are as pure as jade.

Beidou Xinwei gently touched her inner body, a jade-like body stretched out. Hmm, it was still a little swollen, and it hurt, so he stopped for now. However, at that moment of contact, he could indeed "see" a copy of his current attribute panel. Uh... is this system so wickedly funny? If the real world were a book, how wickedly funny would this be? From now on, leveling up and gaining points in this way?

Chapter 161 The Beginning of the Mino Conquest

The news of Guidie's pregnancy reached Inabayama Castle.

Marriage, pregnancy, childbirth—the pace wasn't fast, but it wasn't slow either. Of course, to Saito Dosan, it was a completely different kind of joy. It just so happened that everyone in the family was here today, as was the case in almost all township enterprises. Everyone in the company held a general meeting, and then, after the outsiders left, the family held a private meeting.

In fact, there is nothing wrong with this. If you want to maintain your rule, you do need a group of mentally normal people who know that those who die faster in internal strife; relatives and in-laws who are outstanding in ability and can help you stand on your own and help you consolidate your feudal privileges.

"Well, you should all take care of the above matters. Especially emulating the Oda clan's music market and the separation of farmers and soldiers—my son-in-law has written me many times about how these two things complement each other. Finally... Guidie wrote to say she's pregnant. Well, our rule and that of the Oda clan is becoming increasingly solid." The old man was fifty-eight years old this year and already had a grandson. In two years, he should have a great-grandson. However, compared to everything else, the upcoming birth of his grandson actually made him happier.

It seems that there is less dirtiness among the heirs, and their family affection is more evident.

"Father—the Oda family has evil ambitions."

Saito Yoshitatsu, the eldest son of Saito Dosan.

Its shape is graceful; its appearance is beautiful; its voice is like the chirping of a swallow; its demeanor is heroic.

This is the brother-in-law of Beidou Xinwei and his beautiful retainer Saito Yoshihide.