Chapter 88: Holy Scroll of the Martial Dao

Turns out, the skill is just lacking, no wonder!

Ao Yifan looked at the somewhat embarrassed Deng Chan Yu, smiling and shaking his head.

Upon hearing that, Deng Chan Yu immediately refused.

What is meant by 'inadequate skill'?

I was just careless for a moment, okay?

Besides, I lost to Princess Suzhi, and she acknowledges it.

After all, who made Princess Suzhi so skilled in martial arts that, even with a big belly, she could defeat me? She's truly a heroine among women.

But you are merely Princess Suzhi's prince consort, a pretty boy relying on power and nobility.

It's obvious that, with Deng Chan Yu's eyesight, she couldn't tell Ao Yifan's length at all; she merely thought he was the princess's pretty boy.

"Hmph, I was just careless for a moment, let's go again!"

She let out a cold snort, and only saw Deng Chan Yu waving her double blades, preparing to charge forward again.

Seeing Lady Yin eager to try, Ao Yifan shook his head, speechless.

Only seeing his sleeve lightly wave, the next moment a fierce wind swept up, and Deng Chan Yu's whole body was blown away.

Who am I?

Where am I?

What just happened?

By the time Deng Chan Yu reacted, she found herself standing on the street outside the General's Residence.

"Just now, it was that pretty boy—no, how could he be so strong?"

Deng Chan Yu's eyes flickered; she never expected that the princess's prince consort would not be a pretty boy, but a truly formidable person!

"Lady, you should just teach the children at home, and not rush into fights over nothing."

Ao Yifan looked at Lady Yin, speechless.

"Alright, I got it—I'm also itching to fight. Don't worry, that little girl's techniques can't hurt me."

Lady Yin handed the long sword to Xiao Qing beside her, then took the handkerchief from Xiao Bai's hand, and said: "By the way, is there no problem with the Merchant Alliance? Can that Senior Brother of the Outer Sect of the Sect of Severance really manage the Merchant Alliance well?"

Regarding the Merchant Alliance, Ao Yifan had already discussed it with her beforehand, so he naturally knew of his decision to hand over the leadership of the Merchant Alliance to Zhao Gongming.

"Hehe, there's definitely no problem—don't look at him as just a cultivator; he's actually a genius in business!"

Ao Yifan said.

As for that, he did not lie.

After all, without this talent, the future Zhao Gongming could never become the Great Wealth God of the Central Way who controls the world's wealth sources!

"However, I will also propose to Fellow Daoist Zhao to give Qingjun a position as Elder of the Merchant Alliance, overseeing the Eastern Branch of the Merchant Alliance. I believe, with Qingjun's abilities, she can also help us secure sufficient benefits."

Ao Yifan added.

"This, can I really do it?"

To be honest, Shang Qingjun felt somewhat moved.

The Merchant Alliance will surely rise rapidly; if one could become an Elder overseeing a part, their status would be obvious.

You should know that, in this era, although restrictions on women are not as severe as later, those who truly hold power are still mostly men.

Take Shang Qingjun herself, for example—due to her father's circumstances, she was unable to enter the court and thus chose business.

Now, Ao Yifan actually wants to give such an important position as Elder of the Merchant Alliance to herself, which makes Shang Qingjun inevitably feel moved.

This is an acknowledgment of her!

"Of course you can!"

Ao Yifan laughed and said: "Go ahead boldly, no matter what happens, remember that I and the princess stand behind you."

"Yes, Qingjun sister, from now on, I'll entrust you with all business matters."

Lady Yin also echoed.

To be honest, she's not really good at this; she prefers to lead troops in battle.

Now, having a sister who can share the business affairs, Lady Yin is also pleased to see it succeed.

……

"Ding—congratulations, host, for successfully helping the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden bear offspring; reward: 100,000 years of cultivation, reward: the Heavenly Book of Military Arts Advanced Edition, Holy Scroll of the Martial Dao!"

Finally, after who knows how many days and nights, Ao Yifan finally succeeded!

At this moment, Ao Yifan almost burst into tears from excitement.

As the 100,000 years of cultivation poured into his body, in an instant Ao Yifan felt his essence, energy, and spirit begin to rapidly increase.

The next moment, the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden, who had been in a dazed state, stirred, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.

"Three Flowers Gathered at the Crown!"

The Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden did not understand why Ao Yifan would break through at this moment.

However, the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden soon discovered that Ao Yifan's three flowers at the crown had not fully solidified, remaining between the virtual and the real.

"Strange, logically the three flowers at the crown should be formed in one go, directly reaching the peak of essence, energy, and spirit—how could there be a mere condensation? What realm is this?"

The Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden also gained some insight.

Noticing the gaze of the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden, Ao Yifan naturally understood what she was thinking.

However, he himself knows his own affairs.

His cultivation is basically from forcibly irrigating with offspring.

Now, the 100,000 years of cultivation have laid the foundation for him to condense the three flowers at the crown.

But merely 100,000 years of cultivation is insufficient; this is why the three flowers have condensed but not yet fully solidified.

Of course, there's no need for Ao Yifan to explain these things to the Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden.

Immediately, his attention turned to the newly acquired magic treasure.

Holy Scroll of the Soldier's Way!

In legend, Jiutian Xuannv assisted the Yellow Emperor in defeating Chiyou; the heavenly book of military arts she held played a very important role.

This is the crystallization of wisdom gathered from countless battles!

Now, the Holy Scroll of the Soldier's Way in Ao Yifan's hands is an advanced version of the heavenly book of military arts.

It not only contains information on various exquisite troop deployments and battle formations, but it is itself a tremendously powerful magic treasure.

Once this treasure is unleashed, his troops need only follow the military tactics, and its own strength will receive a great boost.

It can be said that this is a true war magic treasure!

"This gift should let Su Zhi behave properly for a while, right?"

As for Madam Yin's restless nature, Ao Yifan is also troubled.

During this time, she often clamored to go train her troops, and even Ao Yifan's children were worn out by her.

Fortunately, those little infants have his dragon bloodline; otherwise, they truly couldn't have endured.

Now, this Holy Scroll of the Soldier's Way can be said to be a timely rain.

Ao Yifan believes that if he gives this Holy Scroll of the Soldier's Way to Madam Yin, she will surely become a quiet mother, awaiting the birth of her child.

After all, the war knowledge within the Holy Scroll of the Soldier's Way is as vast as smoke and sea, enough for Madam Yin to study for a considerable time.

"From now on, you should nurture our children well; after the children are born, I will tell you the method to break free from Cihang's bondage."

Ao Yifan looked at Jiutian Xuannv in his arms and said.

"I hope you are not deceiving me!"

Jiutian Xuannv said.

But how could she know that Ao Yifan really wasn't deceiving her?

But the solution is simply to have more children.

After all, as long as one is strong enough, one can break free from the bonds.

Obviously, the spiritual qi infusion from just one child is far from enough.

You should know that Cihang Daoist is a powerful being who has cut three corpses, while Jiutian Xuannv is only a late-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal.

Therefore, having more children has become the only way for Jiutian Xuannv to break free from her bonds!