I Have A Martial Dao World

On the second day out, Lu Yao and his two companions, half sitting, half lifting, had already reached the territory of Laizhou.

During this time, they didn't slack on their cultivation for a bit. They trained diligently every day.

Lifting the cart was the best exercise! The boxcar, modified from a regular truck by Alexander, weighed close to 8 tons, including the drone. For the three people, lifting it over mountains and across ridges was anything but easy.

Especially when walking on soft ground, their legs would sink halfway into the earth; and those steep slopes on the mountains, almost at a 90-degree angle, required all the strength they could muster to climb.

Continuous traveling and arduous training not only covered the vehicle in mud until its original color was unrecognizable, but the three of them also looked like mud monkeys.

At that moment, unable to bear it any longer, they stopped by a small river to clean themselves up.

The three of them plunged into the river for a swim. After washing up, the sisters stripped off their tops to reveal their smooth and beautiful backs, and lay down side by side in the cab, letting Lu Yao massage and knead them.

Lu Yao slowly executed the 'Art of the Dragon Slayer Manual'. With his cultivation in the Fetal Breath Realm deepening day by day, and with the assistance of the Ten-Complete Immortal Pill, he was now able to multitask.

Giving massages to both girls at once, he felt the equally soft and silky touch of their skin and for a moment, he couldn't tell whose skin was more tender.

Exhausted from the day's labors, Liao Qe soon fell asleep to the warmth of her beloved's massage, softly snoring before long.

Meanwhile, Liao Ya was caught between shock and doubt. She had been stuck at the fifth section of her spinal refinement and thought it would take two to three months to break through the bottleneck.

But at this moment, under her junior brother's guidance with her Inner Breath, being cleansed and refined over and over, it took only 15 minutes to break through this bottleneck!

Seeing Liao Ya's astonished expression, Lu Yao proudly said, "I've examined Li Pei's body and the Blood-Exchange Mirror no longer holds any secrets from me. Sister, if you encounter any bottlenecks, just let me know."

Giving massages to Li Pei many times wasn't just for his own enjoyment; he also learned a great deal.

Liao Ya, covering her chest as she rose, remarked, "Junior brother, your cultivation has surpassed mine now, right? The technique you just used couldn't have been mastered by simply witnessing it."

Lu Yao nodded, "I've just begun refining the ninth section of my spine."

"That was fast!"

"Yes, and I'm also trying to synchronize my Brain Marrow and Spinal Cord. After all, 'the brain is the sea of marrow and the gathering place of marrow', the Spinal Cord and Brain Marrow rise and fall in unison, communicating with each other."

Hearing Lu Yao's words, Liao Ya cautioned, "Doing so is risky, you must tell your sister in advance, so she can assist you with the protective law."

"Of course, sister, I will find you beforehand."

At that moment, the three Spiritual Sparrowhawks, having had their fill of fun, landed and beckoned for their master's massage.

With a burst of strength, Lu Yao scrambled out of the car window and began massaging the three impatient little treasures.

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After a brief rest, the trio tirelessly spent 5 hours to reach Laizhou Port.

Laizhou Port is one of the Shun Dynasty's trade ports. With a war against Izumo looming, countless reinforcements and supplies were boarding ships here, transferring to Lushun Port across the strait to support the northern frontline.

[Make way, make way!]

Squads of Government Forces carrying rifles jumped down from trucks, donkey carts, horse-drawn carriages, and various other vehicles, pushing aside the civilians in their way and escorting officers to board the ships.

Incalculable amounts of grain, cloth, and military equipment were being loaded onto ships by laborers chanting work songs.

The Empress Dowager has given the order for a "swift victory," and Li Zhongtang has indeed exerted some effort, mobilizing numerous reinforcements and supplies.

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When Lu Yao and his companions arrived, they were greeted by this bustling scene. He also planned to take a boat from here to "Lushun Port."

Having had the privilege to visit the memorial hall, he remembered the location of that significant naval battle.

After disembarking at "Lushun Port," walking just a bit further to the east would be perfect for monitoring that area with the drone!

Lu Yao had plenty of money and intended to charter a ferry directly.

During negotiations to charter the boat, the dock was a chaotic mess, blocking the way.

The sisters simultaneously blasted the air, creating a thunderous boom! This was a move only a Great Martial Master with Spirit Refinement could perform, and it instantly commanded the respect of the whole scene.

The crowd obediently parted a way, even the soldiers daring not to cause trouble.

Lu Yao stepped forward and chose the more newly-appeared ferry—the "Changyun."

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The captain of "Changyun," surnamed Zhou, was also a seasoned businessman frequently traversing the strait.

At this moment, the tall man respectfully bowed and said, "Master Lu, Lady Liao, this lowly one will set sail immediately. You three, please rest inside the cabin."

The sailors on the boat were also fearfully lowering their heads to the ground, not daring to sneak a peek at the three.

Martial Artists have a peculiar sensing ability, if they catch someone sneaking glances when in a bad mood, they truly might gouge out that person's eyeballs.

Especially after witnessing Liao Ya and Liao Qe lifting a ten-ton cargo truck onto the ship, everyone kept their heads low and dared not utter a sound.

Noticing their genuinely frightened demeanor, Lu Yao directly tossed a silver ingot to the captain:

"Don't be afraid, we won't hurt people without reason. Here's the fare for the boat, the rest is your tip."

Old Captain Zhou hurriedly thanked him, "Thank you for your reward, Master Lu, thank you for your reward."

Realizing that Lu Yao was not one of those violent Martial Artists, the tension on his face eased.

Many Martial Artists, after gaining great power, simply don't view ordinary citizens as humans.

In a bad mood, a casual slap could leave someone bedridden for half a year, and even killing someone would at most require paying off with some money.

Not to mention gangs like the Hailong Gang, who not only engage in the trade of gambling, drugs, and prostitution, but also in burglary and human trafficking, with an unimaginably low moral bar.

Over time, common people try to avoid encountering Martial Artists as much as possible. Yet, they still yearn for such power and status.

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The ferry set out to sea under a cloudless, clear sky.

Lu Yao curiously observed the Otherworld's ocean for a while, sensing infinite vitality beneath its azure surface.

Just then, he suddenly heard a strange chanting: "In the year of abundant yang, prosperity and wellness ..."

Turning around, he saw Old Captain Zhou leading his crew in the strenuous memorization of The Empress Dowager's birthday blessings.

They were illiterate and stumbled through the recital, finding it quite difficult.

Lu Yao inquired with curiosity, "Captain Zhou, what are you doing?"

The captain complained, "On the Empress Dowager's grand birthday feast on the tenth day of the tenth month, we must face the direction of the Imperial City at the third quarter of the noon hour to offer birthday wishes. There will be inspections, and anyone found to be slacking will be charged with great disrespect."

Lu Yao asked, "Is this Prefectural Governor of Laizhou trying to flatter The Empress Dowager?"

Old Captain Zhou shook his head, "No, it's a direct order from the Imperial Court. Every place across the nation must do the same, I don't know what they're stirring up."

After chatting for a bit, Lu Yao thought it was just some formality and paid it no mind. But the high-ranking members of sectors with Spirit Refinement inheritance saw this order, their expressions were not quite right.

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Just then, the two sisters on the lookout tower shouted, "Lu Yao, look quickly!"

Looking towards the horizon, he could vaguely see ten armored warships.

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Although it was just a brief glimpse, they were definitely ships of the Zhenhai Fleet! Encountering them mid-journey was quite unexpected!

Lu Yao was pleased; it seemed his timing couldn't have been better.

However, Izumo spies also became aware of this and had already sent the information back.

The Izumo Fleet had previously deployed in a strategic position, ready and waiting, to intercept the Zhenhai Fleet!