Chapter 829: Qi Phase (8200 Supplement)

Ancient scholars would rather bash their heads in and die than submit to rebels.

The wealthy families in the town had homes and businesses, so this was even more true for them.

Aaron looked at this panorama of life, sneered in his heart, and paid it no mind.

"Peasant uprisings have always been like this since ancient times; it is difficult to even recruit a single Cultivated Talent or Child Scholar... This is because at the beginning, one cannot yet see that the dynasty is about to perish. By the time the whole world sees it, scholars and powerful clans will eagerly join the rebels, offering strategies, money, men, and grain, allowing the rebel army to truly gain combat power... but this often secretly corrodes the original regime!"

"The Jiangnan region is peaceful now. Xiao Yang's rebellion from before will be extinguished in a few days, and everyone treats it as a joke... People's hearts are relaxed, so naturally, they won't join the rebels. Being extorted for some money and grain is just treated as being bitten by a dog... Hehe..."

Aaron knew this clearly. At this moment, he only sneered and thought to himself: "Even if you wanted to join the rebels, I don't even want you!"

He stood up immediately, did not bother to appease these people, and went straight to a side room in the back.

One time could be called a slip-up or an accident, but twice really meant there was a problem.

This was, after all, the signature skill of the Underworld Taoism!

For Dulongzi to say this, his intention to defect was naturally very sincere.

Dulongzi focused his mind, suddenly felt something was wrong; the facial features were the same, yet they seemed to have changed: "Fellow Daoist's physiognomy is thin, your life is full of bumps, and your Qi is gray and black... These are all signs of ruin!"

"In reality... Qi Luck is a manifestation of strength, and I have no way to change it at all."

After all, this was his signature skill. Although there seemed to be some problems with his Point Acupuncture, he still had some confidence in this art of Face Reading.

Aaron's eyes flickered: "It seems... I am not suited to stand at the forefront initially. I still need to play it steady and push out a puppet to play with?"

But as Aaron looked at him, it was as if he were looking at some rare animal. This Dulongzi and his Daoist Lineage were not skilled; failing to point out a Dragon Cave twice showed he was just Wild Fox Zen and a second-rate hack. Who would be so bold as to let you point a third time?

Furthermore, the generations of accumulation within the Underworld, along with the deities and the successive Dragon Courts—this was the part Aaron was most wary of!

Dulongzi was full of suspicion, yet he knew this was absolutely impossible.

The great snake hissed, water ripples emerged around its body, and it suddenly shrank, turning into a red carp...

Having made his calculations, Aaron did not call himself 'this poor Daoist' and asked directly.

"Is that so? Why don't you look again?" Aaron smiled slightly and continued to ask.

Dulongzi lay on the bed, looking as weak as ever.

In the side room, Xiao Zi was tending to a clay stove, on which sat a medicine pot, bubbling and steaming.

Aaron smiled slightly. Green Qi gathered above his head, and suddenly purple Qi descended, transforming into an Emperor's Canopy. Dulongzi was so shaken that he rubbed his eyes desperately: "This... this is the Emperor's Canopy... it cannot be obtained by anyone but a True Dragon. Even a True Dragon that has not unified the world does not have this Qi... Could Fellow Daoist be the ruler of the Great Song?"

Seeing Aaron, he couldn't help but struggle to sit up: "Daoist's method of training troops is truly unparalleled in the world. Since you have occupied Luzhouji, you should press on, attacking by land and water to take the county seat... Only by relying on the city walls can one hold out under the siege of a great army. It's just that this time, you cannot be lenient toward the wealthy families in the county!"

To an outsider, this tone sounded a bit presumptuous.

"Still looking?"

Speaking of this, Dulongzi perked up.

Suddenly, he saw the purple Qi dissipate rapidly, and the green color also had ripples, transforming into a green flood dragon with two horns and four claws.

"But while I cannot change the fundamentals, I can shroud them in a layer of illusion... Simultaneously, by supplementing it with the 'Secret' authority, it is equivalent to confusing the Heavenly Secret. Any Qi Gazing master who comes will be trapped!"

"Then this poor Daoist shall make a fool of himself."

"Fellow Daoist is joking." Dulongzi let out a long breath: "Dragon Qi is overbearing and will surely ruin one's Daoist foundation... Therefore, since ancient times, no Daoist has ever become a monarch. Not to mention the status of a ruler... A Daoist can accept some imperial titles or hold some nominal positions, but if one becomes a local official, it will hinder their Daoist cultivation!"

How could he tell an outsider about the countless plans that failed because the wealthy families surrendered the city, and the torment in his heart?

"No need!"

This was the unique Qi Number of a Daoist; he had learned it from Dulongzi.

Being stared at like this, Dulongzi realized what was happening, his face flushed, and he immediately stopped talking.

Are you not afraid of hitting a Dead Point?

Dulongzi finally recovered from his daze and bowed with a bitter smile: "This poor Daoist is convinced!"

"This is impossible. How can a person's life destiny change so rapidly?" He exclaimed and continued to look.

The flood dragon swam, roared again, and regressed into a large yellow-scaled snake.

Aaron laughed heartily. Suddenly, the military Qi, green Qi, canopy, and flood dragon above his head all vanished, leaving only layer upon layer of red and white water ripples, carrying the charm of the Dao.

He added a thought in his heart: "Observing his Qi, black and red clouds gather, with a wisp of green faintly revealed in the middle... This is the Qi of a King and Marquis, and it is guarded by Military Qi; it is truly extraordinary! Even that Hidden Dragon of the Five Nights Sect might not compare to it! If I had seen this before, I wouldn't have chosen Xiao Yang."

He reflected on himself and felt that the Daoism of his own Daoist Lineage really seemed to have some flaws. Although he could find Dragon Veins, his technique for Point Acupuncture seemed to be lacking?

Otherwise, why did he fail both times? And the kind of failure that crumbled from the very beginning?

Aaron shook his head, ignored him, and asked: "Why must it be the master I support? Why can't I be the master myself?"

Looking closely now, he saw a young Daoist with soft features and eyes brimming with light, but there were dark lines at the bridge of his nose, and he faintly possessed the pattern of an Anti-King. He couldn't help but be shocked: "Strange... Fellow Daoist actually faintly possesses the physiognomy of a king!"

"Fellow Daoist... please stop joking."

In this world, Taoism and Buddhism truly possess supernatural powers. Although they seem ordinary, one can never be sure if there are hidden strengths.

Aaron waved his hand: "It's only a few thousand men. Watch me break them..."

"So there is such a saying?"

"Therefore, I cannot tear off the mask at the beginning and say that I want a Daoist to be the Emperor and establish the Taishang Dao Kingdom. I must still follow the original route of the Anti-King Contending for the Dragon. Anyway, as long as I hide within the system and scrape together enough Qi Points... once I unlock 'Communication Between Worlds', I will have a trump card and won't fear the enemy flipping the table!"

"Then why don't you look at my physiognomy and Qi Number?"

By the end, his face was full of murderous intent.

After all, no matter how well you train your troops, it's only a few hundred men. Can they withstand an army of thousands?

Since ancient times, battles between military strategists and bloody fights on the battlefield are no joke!

But the troops belonged to someone else, and Dulongzi could not advise on how they set their strategy. He only said with a solemn expression: "The grace of saving my life cannot be repaid. This old Daoist only has a little skill in Feng Shui Geomancy. If the Daoist does not mind... this old Daoist is willing to point out the Dragon Cave for the master you support!"

In this world, whether Taoist or Buddhist, everyone believes in Qi Number. The saying that those who are good at riding fall from horses, those good at swimming drown, those good at drinking get drunk, and those good at fighting die in slaughter—that is the reason.

Aaron decided to appear before people with an unremarkable physiognomy and Qi Luck from now on. By hiding his true Qi Number, it would be perfect to let a puppet stand in front and attract the spotlight.

(End of chapter)