The Mortal's Path to Immortality

After managing it, I found that Blackwater Town was indeed impregnable by the Giant Whale Gang, and there was really nothing to manage.

This day, I suddenly remembered that Cao Rui was also a fellow of the same level as me, but he stayed in Youquan Restaurant all day without doing anything.

Compared with my hard work, I couldn't help but get more and more angry.

Yu Dong visited him and decided to give Cao Rui a good lecture.

After Cao Rui finished practicing the Misty Rain Sword Technique, he sat on the futon to rest and meditate.

His martial arts talent is indeed good.

When I was practicing sword just now, I occasionally had an epiphany, and my experience value increased a lot. I was not far from entering the realm of perfection in the Misty Rain Sword Technique, and I was in a very good mood.

Therefore, facing Xiong Mingfang's unfriendly tone, I didn't get angry.

"Who do you think I am? It turns out that Xiong Xiang is here to visit! I am so honored!"

Cao Rui stood up, and after about an hour, Cao Rui's height had grown a lot to 1.7 meters.

Because of his martial arts training, his figure was well-proportioned and not thin.

Except that his face looked a little immature, his figure was no different from that of an ordinary person.

Cao Rui pulled Xiong Mingfang to sit by the long table.

Xiong Mingfang wanted to show off his power, so he deliberately used a thousand-pound weight.

Unexpectedly, Cao Rui's hands were filled with a strong internal force that he didn't know how much, and he was pulled to the long table by Cao Rui and was forced to sit down by Cao Rui.

"You..."

Xiong Mingfang looked at Cao Rui in horror.

This Cao Rui usually kept a low profile, but he didn't expect that he actually had such a terrifying internal skill!

With such a cultivation level, I'm afraid he has already squeezed into the ranks of second-rate masters!

With such age and such cultivation level, it's really terrifying!

Realizing the gap between himself and Cao Rui, and Cao Rui's superior martial arts talent, Xiong Mingfang's momentum suddenly weakened.

"Xiong Xiang, what did you just say? Eat free rice? Xiong Xiang, you don't misunderstand me! You work hard every day to practice, isn't it for the critical moment, to be able to support the gang?" Cao Rui said with a look of grievance.

Xiong Mingfang's breath was choked: "You... that's all, you are still young, you really should practice well, don't waste a lot of good time."

"What else?" Cao Rui looked at Xiong Mingfang with a smile, probably he just thought of a way to increase Minggong experience points.

Since the sudden enlightenment of swordsmanship can increase the experience value of Misty Rain Swordsmanship.

Then, can reading books related to cultivation, reading those ancient masterpieces, and the understanding of the world by literati and poets increase the experience value of Ming Gong?

The introduction of Ming Gong requires practitioners to understand the spiritual energy of the world and the truth of the world.

Reading other people's understanding of the floating world seems to be a way of spiritual practice.

In principle, it is very practical!

Xiong Mingfangzhi felt that Cao Rui's smile was very sinister.

Damn, he was so sinister at such a young age, and he hid his shortcomings so deeply.

This kid is too dangerous, I must offend him in the future.

"No, nothing to do. Just practice and leave the town's chores to you."

"Hey, we've been running Heishui Town for more than 20 years, so there's usually nothing to do."

"You're leaving first."

Xiong Mingfang left Youquan Restaurant in a whimper.

Cao Rui watched Xiong Mingfang leave. Now, he should be able to practice in peace for a long time.

Rubbing his eyebrows, Cao Rui shouted to the outside: "Go and call Tang Yueming over!"

Not long after.

Tang Yueming appeared in front of Cao Rui.

"Xiang, are you looking for you?"

"Yes, I have a task for you." Cao Rui patted Tang Yueming on the shoulder.

"You say." Tang Yueming listened attentively.

"Take a few people with you and collect some books for you, not martial arts secrets, but literary books that can help you comprehend the truth of the world." Cao Rui was afraid that Tang Yueming would misunderstand, so he explained in detail.

Tang Yueming nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, Xiang, I understand."

The black man turned around and left to carry out Cao Rui's task.

Cao Rui was afraid that this guy had little culture and didn't know what kind of books he was looking for.

So he decided to go to the bookstore in the town himself.

Speaking of which, Cao Rui hadn't visited this town properly since he came to Heishui Town.

It was already winter, Cao Rui put on a black cloak, sheathed the Youquan sword and hung it around his waist, and went out.

......

Heishui Town is very small.

There are only three or two bookstores.

Cao Rui visited all of them.

Although this place values ​​martial arts over literature, the literary selection is still controlled by the aristocratic families.

It is difficult for ordinary people to buy decent articles and ancient books.

Most of the books in the bookstore are poetry and music.

Cao Rui only found a book called [Floating in the Sea] in the last bookstore.

This is the record of the author's travels. Every time he finds something strange, he will record it in detail and write down his own feelings.

"Boss, how much is this book? Are there any similar books?" Cao Rui came to the counter to ask.

Behind the counter was a young man in his early twenties. Maybe he had just taken over this ancestral bookstore and seemed bored.

"Brother, if you want, I'll sell it to you for twenty cents."

"Don't think it's expensive. This book was purchased from the Liu family some time ago. I spent fifteen cents when I bought it."

Cao Rui raised his eyebrows: "What about the Liu family?"

Speaking of gossip, this young bookstore owner became excited:

"The Liu family was originally a family of scholars, but in this generation, two generations of prodigals have emerged."

"The current head of the Liu family, Liu Wenshu, is a gambler. He has sold almost all the valuable things in the house, and has even started selling his collection of books during this period of time."

"According to his current situation, he may have to beg on the street in a short time!"

Cao Rui didn't care whether the head of the Liu family was a gambler or not.

He only noticed the keywords of a family of scholars and starting to sell books.

Ordinary bookstores don't have what you want, but this family of scholars may have the ancient books you want?

"Can you tell me the address of the Liu family?" Cao Rui said.

The bookstore owner pointed to the alley behind: "Look, in that alley, the third courtyard, the one where the pair of doorstones at the door have been sold!"

"Okay."

Cao Rui nodded slightly and walked towards the Liu family's house.

When he arrived outside the Liu family's house, Cao Rui rang the door knocker.

The Liu family's ancestors were indeed rich. There are only a few large courtyards with three entrances and three exits in Heishui Town, and the Liu family has one.

The reason why the now declining Liu family can still guard such a large house is probably related to the various relationships left by the Liu family when it was prosperous.

But after waiting for a few dozen days, when these relationships gradually dissipated, the fate of the Liu family can be imagined.

"Huh? Not at home?" Cao Rui waited for a long time, but the door did not open.

He wanted to turn over and go into the house directly.

Two figures came together in the distance.

Both of them were in their thirties, and one of them, Cao Rui, looked quite familiar at first glance.

After taking a closer look, he was slightly surprised: "Third cousin?"