Chapter 75: Imperial Edict
The energy was like a stream of water, slowly gathering inside the energy cyclone in his dantian. The more energy it devoured, the bigger and faster it got.
Suddenly, Jia Hao felt like all parts of the body were connected with the cyclone by the streams of energy.
After feeding the cyclone for several hours, the cyclone slowly started to slow down instead of growing more and more.
Energy Gathering and Complete Transformation stages are simply interlinked with each other, like one big stage divided into two smaller realms.
The Energy Gathering Stage requires one to connect all strings of energy with the energy cyclone in the dantian. After that, one needs to build up enough energy till the cyclone becomes full and refine that energy till it gets pure.
The purer the energy, the better the effect in the Complete Transformation Stage. After all, it will need the same energy to transform your body completely.
Both pills contain a surprising amount of energy which was easy to digest. And the energy he received from it along with the energy inside his dantian, Jia Hao felt that he would reach the Complete Transformation stage soon.
*BOOM! BOOM!*
He could hear the muffled rumbling inside his body as the cyclone sent out pulses of energy one after another like waves.
‘ Body is the vessel of the universe. Looking into the body, looking into the universe. The energy is there, like water beneath the ground. One needs to unearth it and slowly use it to morph yourself.’
The rumblings in his body increased more and more as he could feel the energy seeping into his flesh and bones, flowing with his marrow and meridians.
‘ Complete Transformation!’
A sting of pain made Jia Hao clench his teeth, but he didn’t let out a single sound. His bones creaked as his flesh expanded. Jia Hao could feel like the internal structure of the body was getting all mixed, as if they were falling in a blender.
Sweat appeared on his entire body like bullets as Jia Hao felt a pain he never felt before. However, Jia Hao persisted as he realized it was simply strengthening his body, remolding into something better.
*BOOOM!!*
It was like a heavy door suddenly opened, letting a gush of fresh air rush inside. Jia Hao could feel the energy turning into a whirlpool in his dantian as the pain turned into a pleasant warmness.
As time passed, the energy vanished as it condensed into a small platform in his dantian.
The moment Jia Hao opened his eyes and stood up, it was already sun shining on his head. He could feel his body filled with unparalleled strength and endless vigor, the one which he never felt before.
Not to mention, he could easily manipulate the mist like energy in his dantian to all parts of his body, and use it to attack.
” Rock Carving Finger, Cleansing Palm and Water Carrying Steps.”
The names of the techniques were uncommon each of them was just a single stance attack. In fact, these techniques were developed by the junior monks to help their day to day lives in a monastery.
However, one must not look down on them because of their ordinary names. Used with full power, they can be used martial arts to defeat the enemy with ease.
Jia Hao walked to a stone slab and used the Stone Carving Finger. With a single swipe, he let out visible marks on the stone, making him amazed.
After that, he tried Cleansing Palm, which cost a bit more energy. However, he easily managed to push a giant boulder a few feet away.
‘ These techniques can be used without using energy. However, it’s just that the effect would be much less. But since my physical strength increased quite a lot, it’s perfect for me.’
*RUMBLE! RUMBLE!*
Jia Hao held his stomach as his expression stiffened. ” But first, Let me eat something. I feel totally drained.”
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Cai Yunhai already readied himself as he wore a dark blue robe with a sword sheathed on his waist. With his guards, he looked like an imposing general as he got on the horse.
” Let’s depart to the City Lord’s Mansion.”
” Look! It’s General Cai!”
” And they looked like guards of Silver Lightning Cavalry!”
” Haven’t you heard? The Imperial Envoys have come to select the City Magistrate of the Nanhai City?”
” Do you think Patriarch Cai would be the City Magistrate?”
” Who knows? But if it happens then Cai Family’s status would soar even more.”
As they reached the City Lord’s Manor, Cai Yunhai couldn’t help but look at the carriages lining there.
” I guess guests from Imperial Capital already arrived.” Cai Yunhai spoke in a deep voice. ” Steward Yi, Are you ready?”
” Yes, My Lord.” Steward Yi nodded as he raised his arms.
” Everyone, Rest their horse and follow the lord inside.”
” Hoho, I guess my luck is pretty good since City Lord Suo himself came to greet me.” Cai Yunhai spoke, without a single ounce of sincerity in them.
” You look healthy and robust as usual, General Cai.” Suo Ming looked at Cai Yunhai as he gave a faint smile.
” Welcome to my humble abode.”
” Hehe, Humble? Then my abode must be a half made thatched hut.” Cai Yunhai snickered lightly.
” Well, I believe it’s all the grace of His Highness.” Suo Ming smiled mildly as he turned around. ” The guards must leave their weapons outside.”
Cai Yunhai nodded as the guards stomped their feet and they rested their weapons outside. However, Cai Yunhai still had his sword as he entered.
When he reached the hall, he didn’t greet anyone. However, when his eyes fell on someone, he couldn’t help but get surprised.
” Eunuch Wei? You have have come here?”
” Hoho, General Cai, It’s been a while since I saw you.” Eunuch Wei smiled as he looked at the person beside him
Cai Yunhai gave him a respectful bow and took a seat. ” Even Wu Qingshu of Divine Martial Hall also came, huh?”
” Hehe, Yunhai, I am surprised you are still alive. I heard your daughter married to some scholar and accepted him as live in son in law?” Wu Qingshu chuckled.
” Well, He is a good kid. I see no problem with doing that.” Cai Yunhai shrugged.
” Unlike a few who were eyeing on my precious treasures.”
Saying that, his eyes swept on Niu Chao and Shen Liang, who was also sitting nonchalantly.
” Very well, Since everyone is here, How about I read the Imperial Edict?” Eunuch Wei stood up as his gaze swept across the hall.
When he held the scroll, everyone got on their knees, as it was the custom to hear the edict of the emperor.
” Behold! Bow before the edict of Son of Heaven!”
” The Emperor of Great Yan, has issued this degree! The work of the magistrate is to listen and uphold justice for common folk on behalf of His Majesty and the Imperial Court!”
” He shall be the embodiment and reflection of Imperial Court for those who are unable to come to Imperial City.”
” For Nanhai City and the counties under it, His Majesty shall elect a City Magistrate. The nominees are, General Cai Yunhai of the Cai Family, Scholar Suo Gang of the Suo Family, and Hei Yicheng of the Fifth division.”
” Recently, A demon named Moonlight Rapist had been creating a rampage throughout the Western Province. The one who would get him first, alive or dead, and hand him to Divine Martial Hall shall be allowed to bear the title of Nanhai City Magistrate.”
As Eunuch Wei ended reading it, Wu Qingshu looked at everyone. ” So, I hope everyone understands the conditions here. Does anyone have any leads on him?”
” I have.” Cai Yunhai replied calmly.
” Our family already located him.”
