I Have A Martial Dao World

Li Pei stepped forward, embraced Liao Ya and Liao Qe, and then gave Lu Yao a deep curtsey.

The crowd of onlookers buzzed with speculation about the trio's origins. But the more experienced among them had already figured it out: two sisters, a man in his twenties, coming from the south, familiar with the Commandery Princess…

That must be the newly acknowledged Spirit Refinement of Divine Fetal Breathing!

[This master… seems to be very chummy with the Commandery Princess.]

[They are walking side by side now! Arm in arm! Embraced directly in his arms! They truly look like a couple!]

[Princess Yongping has found a lord with Spirit Refinement of Divine Fetal Breathing!?]

It's no wonder that the crowd was abuzz with shock; Spirit Refinement of Divine Fetal Breathing represented the crème de la crème of professionals, whose social status was beyond question. Li Pei had clearly hitched her wagon to a star.

Xiang Cheng's expression turned grim; he had never imagined that Li Pei had such a trick up her sleeve, actually snagging a golden son-in-law to bring home!

His cultivation was only at the Focused Spirit stage of Spirit Refining, and he immediately felt at a disadvantage compared to Lu Yao.

So, he blew a loud whistle, and a golden eagle descended from the sky to land on the carriage, its piercing gaze directed toward Lu Yao and the others.

The crowd erupted in exclamations as the golden eagle, with a body length of 1.2 meters and a wingspan over two meters, glinted its sharp talons and curved beaks menacingly.

Its size and presence were a clear indication of an Organ Refining Realm spirit bird, akin to Blue Star's private planes, a blatant display of wealth.

With it there to make a scene, Xiang Cheng breathed a sigh of relief, immensely satisfied that all the silver and effort he'd put into raising a spirit bird had ultimately paid off.

At that moment, he felt he had regained some momentum and was about to step forward to make some noise, but then he heard a loud whooshing noise.

Suddenly, three incredibly majestic Spiritual Sparrowhawks plummeted from the sky at high speed!

Tucking in their wings, they streamlined their bodies, diving at speeds far surpassing that of arrows, at least 600 kilometers per hour.

Just when they seemed like they would collide with the carriage, the Spiritual Sparrowhawks gracefully spread their wings to stabilize their bodies, landing elegantly.

Their flawless transition from dynamic to serene showcasing astonishing flying skills elicited waves of applause and numerous gasps of astonishment!

[Three of them! And all so majestic!]

[I heard that Great Master Lu is an overseas tycoon who once donated a million kilograms of rice]

[Notice that having a beautiful daughter at home sometimes works better than cultivating a great martial artist~]

While the crowd was fervently discussing, the three Spiritual Sparrowhawks surrounded Xiang Cheng's golden eagle, dwarfing it in size and looking down on it from above.

As if saying: "What's going on, little brother?"

The golden eagle, dwarfed by the three elders, seemed to visibly shrink as it imploringly looked to its master for help with a semblance of intelligence.

Xiang Cheng was in a panic! He had spent countless efforts to raise the golden eagle to the Organ Refining level; any injury to it would break his heart.

Out of sheer anxiety, he blurted out reflexively, "Don't hurt my eagle!"

His words set off a roar of laughter in the crowd. One troublemaker hiding among the spectators shouted:

[Young Master Xiang, haven't you already hurt the eagle—critically hurt at that?]

[What they have is a chicken—a chicken that met its end after laying eggs!]

Hahahaha… Laughter filled the air from all directions.

Xiang Cheng turned around, trying to find who had shouted, but amidst the noisy crowd, it was impossible to pinpoint.

His face flushed a deep red; news spread rapidly in Imperial City, and his "Don't hurt my eagle" would be known throughout the city before noon!

The joke of the year! It might even make the news, becoming an "anecdote" that he could never erase for the rest of his life.

"The ultimate disgrace! I must avenge this humiliation!"

Realizing he couldn't stay any longer, Xiang Cheng quickly employed his escape technique and took off, giving Lu Yao and Li Pei a resentful glare before he left!

Lu Yao exclaimed in surprise, "Why is he running away? I didn't even make a move!"

"That just shows the subtlety of Great Master Lu's methods," Li Pei said with a smile, in a good mood. "With so many onlookers, let's leave this place first."

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Xiang Cheng had underestimated the speed at which news spread; it took only two hours for the matter to become common knowledge.

"Don't hurt my sculpture" proliferated the most rapidly, and everyone also learned that Li Pei had found a man who had undergone the Blood-Exchange and Fetal Breath.

At that time, Li Pei was dragging Lu Yao back home to meet her father.

Carrying 200 silver taels and two "Ten-Complete Immortal Pills", Lu Yao paid a visit and saw the legendary Prince Gong but was very disappointed.

The prince was at the Martial Path of Blood-Exchange, but at this moment, he was listless and haggard. Deprived of power, he seemed to have lost all his vigor and spirit, without the slightest bit of motivation.

Lu Yao thought to himself, "This is a negative example of how the Divine Soul affects the body..." and stepped forward to greet him respectfully.

"I've seen Prince Gong."

"Li Pei has praised you to the skies. I've long wished to meet you, a rising talent of the newer generation."

Prince Gong offered a warm and polite smile, briefly scanning Lu Yao with his eyes, which deepened his smile, "Oh, you've undergone the Blood-Exchange?"

Lu Yao modestly replied, "I was fortunate to make a breakthrough."

Prince Gong praised, "Blood-Exchange coupled with Spirit Refinement of Divine Fetal Breathing, truly an unlimited future awaits you."

"You flatter me."

"It's just... that this is beneath you." Prince Gong said and then coughed violently, making it hard to imagine that this was a middle-aged man at the Blood-Exchange Realm.

Li Pei quickly stepped forward to provide gentle comfort as the prince sighed with emotion, "Good child, you're lucky to have good fortune. I have no objections, you can decide for yourself."

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Leaving the desolate Wang Mansion covered with wilted branches and fallen leaves, Li Pei led three people out of the city, heading straight for Fragrant Hills Jingyi Garden.

"Father is just worried. He's not thinking straight for the moment, but he should be better after a while."

Li Pei expressed somewhat melancholically, "You saw his condition... it's inconvenient to keep you in the mansion. Fortunately, this garden is still here; you can stay here for now."

Fragrant Hills where Jing Yi Garden was located boasted beautiful scenery and lush woods. It was autumn now, and the whole mountain was covered with red leaves dyeing the forest layers, which held a different kind of appeal.

Furthermore, the area was very spacious, with an open view. This was the most presentable place Li Pei currently had at her disposal.

Liao Ya and Liao Qe immediately fell in love with it, "This place is so beautiful!"

Falling a few steps behind to take in the view, Liao Ya whispered, "Li Pei's home is in such a state, yet she still considered leaving us this wonderful garden, sigh..."

Liao Qe nodded, "That's just the kind of person she is, she only shares good news, not the bad."

The group strolled through the garden, talking about the upcoming International Martial Arts Tournament.

"You're lucky as well, originally you wouldn't have stood a chance to register for the competition. Blood-Exchange + Fetal Breath is considered on par with the combat strength of the Innate Realm. With you participating, others might as well not compete."

Li Pei chuckled, "Luckily, it turned into an International Martial Arts Tournament. Strong fighters from various nations are joining, and the Imperial Court definitely doesn't want to lose face, so they're actually pleased to see you compete."

Lu Yao said, "I just intend to casually pick up a Mystic Cultivation Manual."

"But don't be careless," Li Pei advised, "This time, Izumo has sent many experts to participate, determined to promote their national prestige and regain their dignity. They will surely target you specifically."

"That's even better!" Lu Yao became excited instead, "I have a grudge against them, it's a perfect opportunity to collect some interest and also fulfill your master's request."

"Right~ I asked my master to give you cultivation guidance. She went to Jinmen and will be back in two or three days."

Li Pei had thoughtfully considered Lu Yao's situation, as he had just undergone Blood-Exchange and needed guidance from someone at the Innate Realm.

Lu Yao decided he must find a way to properly repay the kindness later.

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It took a long while for the group to arrive at their residence, which turned out to be a complete and intact mountaintop—a vast place indeed.

Being aware of the three women's living habits, Li Pei didn't arrange for any servants to be there, maintaining the tranquility of the place.

The three sisters chatted for a long time and decided to sleep together that night.

Lu Yao said cheerfully, "Don't rush to sleep; let me give you all a massage."n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

After massaging the sisters, he wanted to head back to Blue Star to check on things, as there were many issues waiting for him to handle.