I Have A Martial Dao World

Days passed swiftly, and before they knew it, the fifth of October had arrived.

Li Pei had been living in the Fragrant Hills Jingyi Garden, serving as Young Master Lu's sparring partner every day.

Initially she had been somewhat concerned about Lu Yao's combat prowess, but after several sparring sessions, she began to look forward to the impending martial arts tournament with anticipation!

The Commandery Princess now harbored no other thought than a very pure desire to "show off her husband."

Imagining herself leading the champion of the World Martial Arts Tournament, who possessed the Spirit Refinement of Divine Fetal Breathing, to the Clan Affairs Bureau and receiving envious glances, Li Pei was so excited that she even teared up a little.

"Whew~" She wiped the sweat from her forehead and neck with a towel and remarked with emotion, "In Star Plucking Technique, you have already outdone the master."

"All thanks to the great teaching of you, my master," Lu Yao responded, his body showing only a slight trace of sweat.

The two had just finished sparring, and the difference in their level of fatigue clearly showed the gap between them. With the same Martial Dao Realm, the one higher in the Spirit Refinement Realm would inevitably crush the other.

At that moment, Liao Ya and Liao Qe were sparring at the other end, their clashing blows resounding loudly with continuous cries.

Li Pei was thoroughly impressed by these three!

Normally, martial artists arriving in Imperial City would surely take the time to explore and have fun, as anything one might want to enjoy could be found here, including the so-called "Paradise" for men, the Joyful Sect.

But Lu Yao and his two companions trained rigorously every day, showing no sign of relaxation.

They were either conditioning their bodies or practicing their moves, seemingly having no desire for the outside world with its frivolous distractions.

Especially Lu Yao, who would practice his Mind Force whenever his body grew tired. Once he had exhausted his mental energy, he would continue to expend his physical strength, dedicating himself fully to training.

"Your perseverance is truly remarkable," Li Pei couldn't help but praise.

"Time waits for no one," Lu Yao said as he folded a paper crane and threw it into the air. Then he looked down at the three delicate girls on the ground, his desire evident in his eyes.

As the competition drew near, the three women decisively ceased their daily massages, so as to not exhaust Lu Yao's energy, imposing abstinence upon him.

Liao Qe had already stopped allowing him to touch her, sleeping instead with her two sisters every night.

Liao Ya wiped her sweat, her cheeks flushed, and ran over to say, "Junior Martial Brother Lu, the tournament is tomorrow. You have to push yourself! You represent the Liao Family Fist!"

Lu Yao, thinking that the "Sect Leader Senior Sister" was preoccupied with the reputation of their martial arts school, readily agreed.

But Liao Qe stood behind, feeling quite melancholic. She knew all too well that her sister wanted to regain some pride for their maternal family, the Xiao clan—showing them that the Liao Family Fist was now prospering!

A goal that once seemed unreachable now appeared easily attainable, all because she had carried Lu Yao back to the clinic from the street—

Contemplating this, Liao Qe's smile bloomed, exceedingly sweet.

Lu Yao inquired, "Peipei~ Will little Kotaro Komura attend the tournament as a spectator?"

"That's hard to say. This man is very cunning and is nicknamed 'Rat Envoy.' He's elusive, disappearing without a trace, making his movements difficult to predict," she replied.

After a moment of thought, Li Pei said, "But he will definitely appear during the celebration banquet."

Lu Yao nodded thoughtfully.

Li Pei cautioned him, "I know you bear a grudge against him, but his cultivation level is unknown. Be careful."

"Don't worry, I have a plan," he assured her.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

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The next day, which was the morning of October sixth, the family got up early and headed to the Beiyang New Army Drill Ground, the venue for the martial arts tournament.

From a distance, they could see the area was already filled with a sea of people, akin to experiencing a traffic jam in another world.

It was bustling with mostly ordinary people, with small merchants and vendors smiling broadly while bustling about their business.

There were stalls featuring clappers' talk shows, storytelling, and even film presentations, each encircled by countless people. The place had spontaneously turned into a marketplace and fair.

Lu Yao sat in the carriage, quietly experiencing the life of ordinary people in this other world. He did not act like the vehicles next to him which recklessly honked their horns, rolled down windows to curse or shoo people away.

As time passed, someone recognized Lu Yao, leading to exclamations of surprise.

Everyone knew that a master with Spirit Refinement of Divine Fetal Breathing had arrived, but despite combing the entire city for days, even the spies hired by the Izumo People had been unable to locate him.

Li Pei had intentionally arranged for Lu Yao to stay in a manor secluded from the urban chaos, not only to prevent disturbances from outsiders but also to guard against salacious tempters, and it seems this strategy had worked well so far.

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At the Beiyang New Army Drill Ground, several high platforms had been erected. However, these were not fighting rings, but rather for dignitaries to enjoy the view of the matches.

The competitors would fight on the ground, and the rules were straightforward—admit defeat or lose consciousness to end the bout.

The fighting field was about half the size of a soccer field, and many wealthier spectators had purchased telescopes from vendors.

Of course, such distances were no issue for martial artists above the Organ Refining Realm. Those at the Spirit Refining Stage could see everything down to the smallest detail even more clearly.

At this moment, countless young ladies in the stands were pointing at Lu Yao, whispering among themselves. Some were shy and timid, covering their mouths with handkerchiefs; others had fiery gazes and were already getting up to approach, quite boldly.

Li Pei gave a meaningful look and formed the "Three Talents Formation" with the Liao Family Sisters, keeping a flock of wanton women at bay.

"Young Master Lu~ I am the daughter of the Grand Canal Governor, twenty-eight and yet unmarried…"

"Great Master Lu~ I am the legitimate daughter of a Cabinet Scholar…"

Some brazen young women desperately waved their white-lotus-like arms towards Lu Yao's direction, vying for his attention.

Lu Yao merely offered a polite smile, showing no interest. As a Spirit Refining Expert, he had a unique perspective when it came to women—aura.

He only wished to get to know a lady further if her aura was comfortable to him.

For example, the three forming a "human wall" had auras that were clear and flawless under the Divine Sense Perception, with pure hearts. Being in their company brought no pressure, only endless delight.

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The bustling scene around Lu Yao was quite eye-catching, with some laughing it off and others harboring jealousy in their hearts.

There were also those with murderous intent! At this moment, a group of Izumo Warriors made no secret of their hostility, displaying their desire for bloodshed openly.

Feeling their stares, Lu Yao looked at them impassively.

But at that moment, a young man in an embroidered robe approached, followed by servants carrying a Great Lance for him.

As he passed by, the crowd promptly made way, engaging in hushed whispers:

[The Soul Severing Lance, the eldest young master of the Xiao family]

[He's the favorite to win the championship, I've placed my bets on him]

[The odds on him are too low]

[Playing it safe, just to earn some smoking money]

The man looked haughty, seemingly displeased: "Cousin! Why have you not visited since arriving in Imperial City more than a dozen days ago? Letting the elders wait is quite impolite."

"Xiao Zan! Who's your cousin!" snapped Liao Ya, stepping forward with a cold voice: "Our families have severed ties, and we have nothing to do with each other, I am not interested in visiting your home!"

"Nonsense!" Xiao Zan's face darkened with anger: "How could you defy your own mother!"

He was a relative on the sisters' maternal side and also a competitor. The oppression from the Blood-Exchange Realm was immense, but Liao Ya clenched her teeth and persisted.

But the next second, there was no abnormality felt on her, and turning her head, she saw indeed that Junior Martial Brother Lu had arrived. Continue your saga on empire

Xiao Zan turned to Lu Yao and gestured, saying, "Junior Martial Brother Lu, long time no see. You may have some talent, but that doesn't mean you can act recklessly; you need to understand that the waters of Imperial City run deep!"

He glanced at Li Pei and continued, "In choosing a wife, one should opt for virtue. Some women are better kept at a distance. Otherwise, it's not only you who will suffer disaster, but your entire family could be implicated."

Lu Yao sized up the man with a once over and asked Liao Ya, "Who is this idiot, a relative of yours?"

"Ignore him, let's go."

Lu Yao completely disregarded the man, leading the three women away.

Xiao Zan snorted coldly, "Ignorant of life and death! Imperial City is filled with hidden dragons and crouching tigers; countless geniuses have fallen. I intended to give you a chance for the sake of family, but it seems my kindness was misplaced."

He instructed his servant behind him, "Go tell the Izumo People, I have agreed to the matter. But I want to see the benefits first."

The old servant, a family-born servant, considered his master's interest, suggesting, "Shouldn't we report this to the old master first?"

Xiao Zan said impatiently, "Report what? With what our family did to the Liao Family ten years ago, how could there be a reconciliation? Any attempt to make nice is utterly fruitless."