Chapter 56

Yan Buji never imagined that, just as he had fled, a large posse would be searching nearby towns and villages for his traces.

Translation: Yan Buji never expected that, just as he had fled, a large group searching for his traces would appear in nearby towns and villages.

We need to keep single line. Ensure we include all info: Yan Buji never expected that, just as he had fled, a large group searching for his traces would appear in nearby towns and villages.

Fortunately, they discovered him early, so Yan Buji did not venture deep into those places; instead, he went against the current straight upstream, heading straight for the capital!

Translation: Fortunately, they discovered him early, so Yan Buji did not go deep into those places; instead, he went straight upstream, heading straight for the capital!

Fortunately, they discovered him early, so Yan Buji did not venture deep into those places; instead, he went against the current straight upstream, heading straight for the capital!

We'll produce: Fortunately, they discovered him early, so Yan Buji did not venture deep into those places; instead, he went against the current straight upstream, heading straight for the capital!

Along the way, Yan Buji avoided bustling areas, hiding deep in the mountains and old forests, relying on his tattoo, he stubbornly remained undiscovered.

Translation: Along the way, Yan Buji avoided bustling areas, hiding deep in the mountains and old forests, relying on his tattoo to remain undiscovered.

Along the way, Yan Buji avoided bustling areas, hiding deep in the mountains and old forests, relying on his tattoo, he stubbornly remained undiscovered.

This made Yan Buji greatly astonished at the miraculous efficacy of the King of Hell's Judgment of Ghosts diagram; not to mention whether cultivators might be hunting him, the fact that he had gone so many days without encountering any assassins already left him very satisfied.

Translation: This made Yan Buji greatly astonished at the miraculous efficacy of the King of Hell's Judgment of Ghosts diagram; without even mentioning whether cultivators might be hunting him, the fact that he had gone so many days without encountering any assassins already left him very satisfied.

This made Yan Buji greatly astonished at the miraculous efficacy of the King of Hell's Judgment of Ghosts diagram; not to mention whether cultivators might be hunting him, the fact that he had gone so many days without encountering any assassins already left him very satisfied.

This Guān Tiān Dēng Mó Zhuàng could indeed be studied for a while, but for now I still need to go to the capital first; after breaking through to the Heavenly Human Realm, we can talk about it.

Translation: "This Guān Tiān Dēng Mó Zhuàng really could be studied for a while, but for now I still need to go to the capital first; we'll talk after I break through to the Heavenly Human Realm."

Note: The term is kept as Guān Tiān Dēng Mó Zhuàng, and the term for Heavenly Human Realm is translated as Heavenly Human Realm.

Yan Buji had long made preparations in the capital; he did not use his own identity, but secretly backed some people to handle affairs for him.

Translation: Yan Buji had long made preparations in the capital; he was not using his own identity, but had secretly supported some people to help him handle affairs.

Even if my identity as a remnant of the Blood Flow Sect were exposed, the chance they would dare to speak of it is pitifully small; most likely they would keep my secret, hoping I wouldn't come to them and then seize their property.

Translation: Even if my identity as a remnant of the Blood Flow Sect were exposed, the chance they would dare to speak of it is pitifully small; most likely they would keep my secret, hoping I wouldn't come to them and then seize their property.

Even if my identity as a remnant of the Blood Flow Sect were exposed, the chance they would dare to speak of it is pitifully small; most likely they would keep my secret, hoping I wouldn't come to them and then seize their property.

Yan Buji chuckled lightly; after this period, his injuries had stabilized and were gradually recovering, but even if he obtained what he wanted, how to use it would still be a major problem.

Translation: Yan Buji gave a light laugh; after this period, his injuries had stabilized and were gradually recovering, but even if he obtained what he wanted, how to use it remained a major problem.

He still needed an identity; otherwise he couldn't operate in the current Kun Dao realm. This is why Yan Buji has been cautious everywhere for twenty years, appearing friendly on the surface.

Translation: He also needed an identity; otherwise he could not operate in the Kun Dao realm nowadays. This is why Yan Buji has been cautious everywhere for twenty years, appearing friendly on the surface.

This world is ultimately surrounded by wall after wall; those inside obey the law, fearful of stepping even half a step over the wall; those outside arbitrarily adjust the heights, keeping control of the situation in their own hands.

Translation: This world is ultimately surrounded by wall after wall of high walls; those inside obey the law, fearful of stepping even half a step over the wall; those outside arbitrarily adjust the height, keeping the situation under their own control.

Isn't their favorite tool just rules, morals, legal principles, and other such righteous things?

Translation: What they like to use most aren't these righteous-sounding things like rules, morals, and legal principles, right?

Coincidentally, I, Yan Buji, also like to use them.

Translation: Coincidentally, I, Yan Buji, also like to use them.

Yan Buji smiled and continued forward.

Translation: Yan Buji smiled and continued forward.

Along the way, Yan Buji had already seen the sea-capture patrol orders hunting him in various places; thus, upon reaching the capital, he went directly to his prepared hiding place.

Translation: Along the way, Yan Buji had already seen wanted notices for his capture in various places; thus, upon arriving in the capital, he went directly to the hiding place he had prepared.

The capital has always been prosperous; the Kun Dao dynasty has stood for thousands of years. At this moment, whether inside or outside the city, the capital is filled with bustling crowds, shoulders rubbing. On the streets, in the markets, in tea houses… people either rush about or leisurely enjoy themselves; some talk loudly, others ponder silently. Amid the sea of people, carriages and ox carts occasionally pass slowly, the sound of wheels mingling with voices like a grand symphony. The alleys are filled with the aromas of various foods and vendors' cries.

Translation: The capital has always been prosperous; the Kun Dao Dynasty has stood for thousands of years. At this very moment, whether inside or outside the capital, everywhere one sees crowds thronging and shoulders rubbing. On the streets, in the markets, in the teahouses…… people either hurry about or leisurely enjoy themselves; some talk and laugh loudly, others lower their heads in thought. Amid the sea of people, horse and ox carts occasionally creep by, the rumble of wheels intertwining with human voices like a grand symphony. The alleys are filled with the aromas of various foods and vendors' cries.

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In such a prosperous yet mixed realm, Yan Buji slipped into a manor and slowly made his way to the main hall's seat.

Translation: In such a prosperous yet mixed realm, Yan Buji slipped into a manor and slowly made his way to the seat in the main hall.

Who?!

Translation: "Who?!"

A richly dressed wealthy elder walked to the doorway, shocked to see the person seated in the main position.

Translation: A rich man dressed in splendid attire walked to the doorway, shockedly looking at the person seated in the place of honor.

Yan Buji glanced at him and smiled, saying, "Old Wang, don't you recognize me?"

Translation: Yan Buji glanced at him and smiled, saying, "Lao Wang, you don't recognize me?"

"You... you... Boss Yan, how are you here?" The wealthy elder was drenched in sweat, his face pale as he looked at him.

Translation: "You... you... Boss Yan, how could you be here?" the rich man said, sweat pouring down his face, his complexion pallid as he looked at him.

He never imagined that Yan Buji, wanted by the dynasty, several departments, jianghu forces, and even the prince's manor, would dare to appear in the capital!

Translation: He also never imagined that, despite being wanted by the dynasty, various departments, jianghu forces, and even the prince's manor, Yan Buji would dare to appear in the capital!

Yan Buji smiled: "Old Wang, it seems you've come to know me again."

Translation: Yan Buji chuckled: "Lao Wang, it seems you've come to know me again."

The wealthy elder's face changed dramatically; he hurriedly clasped his hands and said, "Wang Fu Gui pays his respects to Master Yan!"

Translation: The rich man's face changed dramatically; he hastily clasped his hands and said, "Wang Fugui pays his respects to Boss Yan!"

No need for excessive courtesy; I hope you remember that your entire household, including the child in the womb of the concubine you keep outside the capital, totals thirty-five souls—consider their safety as well. If anything happens to you, I fear your whole family....

Translation: "No need for excessive courtesy; I hope you remember that your entire household, including the child in the belly of the concubine you keep outside the capital, totals thirty-five souls—consider their safety as well. If anything happens to you, I fear your whole family...."

I fear your whole family....

Yan Buji smiled, his threatening intent evident in his words.

Translation: Yan Buji smiled, the threatening intent evident in his words.

Wang Fu Gui's heart jumped, his face turned pale, and he hastily said, "Master Yan, if you have any request, I will certainly do my utmost to fulfill it!"

Translation: Wang Fugui's heart jumped, his face turned pale, and he hurriedly said, "Boss Yan, if you have any request, I will certainly do my utmost to fulfill it!"

"I don't want anything from you; just bring over the items I have stored here, and help me prepare meals daily. I see your cellar is decent; send the things over in the next two days."

Translation: "I don't want anything from you; just bring over the items I have stored here with you, and help me prepare my daily meals. I see your cellar is not bad—send the things over in the next two days."

Yes!

Translation: "Yes!"

Having said that, Yan Buji turned and left.

Translation: Having said that, Yan Buji turned and left.

Wang Fu Gui broke out in sweat all over and collapsed to the ground.

Translation: Wang Fugui broke out in sweat all over and collapsed to the ground.

"Alas, with this evil star arriving, isn't my Wang family doomed to great calamity?"

Translation: "Alas, this evil star has arrived—my Wang family is surely facing great calamity!"

But Wang Fu Gui knows that if he leaks even a bit of this person's news, his whole household will never have peace again.

Translation: But Wang Fugui knows that if he leaks even the slightest bit of this person's news, his whole household will never have an easy time again.

I only hope this evil star leaves soon, without revealing his connection to me; otherwise those court officials won't go easy on me!

Translation: I only hope this evil star leaves quickly, without revealing my relationship with him; otherwise those court officials won't be pushovers!

In the following days, Wang Fu Gui did follow Yan Buji's orders, delivering the items, and remained safe and sound.

Translation: In the days that followed, Wang Fugui did obey Yan Buji's orders, delivering the items; after that, everything remained peaceful and uneventful.

Yan Buji took a deep breath; Wang Fu Gui had been an old acquaintance of his, having secretly contacted him several times in the past.

Translation: Yan Buji took a deep breath; Wang Fugui had been an old acquaintance of his, having secretly contacted him several times in the past.

Although not entirely safe, the Iron Tiger Guard couldn't possibly know that he dared to come to the capital to seclude himself!

Translation: Although not entirely safe, the Iron Tiger Guard could not possibly know that he dared to come to the capital to enter seclusion!

Even if they did know, given Yan Buji's current strength, as long as he doesn't encounter cultivators, he can still escape without problem.

Translation: Even if they did know, given Yan Buji's current strength, as long as he doesn't run into cultivators, he reckons escaping would still be no problem.

The current task is still to break through to the Heavenly Human Realm as soon as possible, pushing his cultivation to the peak of the mundane, which would be safer.

Translation: The task at hand is still to break through to the Heavenly Human Realm as soon as possible, pushing his cultivation to the pinnacle of the mundane world, which would make things safer.

"I stored the great medicine, but he didn't dare use it; that's good, saves me from wasting years of bitter cultivation."

Translation: "He didn't dare use the great medicine I had stored; that's good, saving me from wasting years of bitter cultivation."

Yan Buji smiled, sat cross-legged on the ground, and began consuming the great medicine to cultivate.

Translation: Yan Buji smiled, sat cross-legged on the ground, and began consuming the great medicine while practicing his cultivation.

And so, half a year passed like that.

Translation: Thus, half a year passed in this manner.

That day, Yan Buji suddenly felt that the Guān Tiān Dēng Mó Zhuàng had achieved the master level; after accumulating a vast amount of internal energy, a pure qi surged into his head, bursting out from the Baihui acupoint!

Translation: That day, Yan Buji suddenly felt that the Guān Tiān Dēng Mó Zhuàng had achieved the master level; after accumulating a vast amount of internal energy, a surge of pure qi rushed into the crown of his head, bursting forth from the Baihui acupoint!

At this moment, above Yan Buji's head there actually appeared a cloud of rosy qi! This cloud of rosy qi lingered like mist, and the power contained within was astonishing. This is precisely the supreme realm countless martial artists dream of and spend their lives pursuing—the omen of the three flowers gathering at the crown!

Translation: At this very moment, a cloud‑mist qi seemed to appear above Yan Buji's head! This cloud‑mist qi lingered like smoke and mist, yet the power it contained was astonishingly tremendous. This is precisely the ultimate realm countless martial artists in the jianghu dream of and spend their lives pursuing—the portent of the Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak!

Know that in the martial world, those who can step into the realm of three flowers gathering at the crown are few and far between. This realm represents the ultimate comprehension and control of martial arts; going further means one has already broken through the limits of mortals and entered the transcendent Heavenly Human Realm!

Translation: Know that in the martial world, those who can step into the Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak realm are few and far between. This realm represents the ultimate comprehension and mastery of martial arts; going further means one has already broken through the limits of mortals and entered the transcendent Heavenly Human Realm.

The smoke and mist above Yan Buji's head are not ordinary vapor, but a phenomenon produced by his internal energy condensed to the extreme. This powerful internal energy is like a volcano about to erupt, storing endless energy and potential.

Translation: The smoke‑cloud above Yan Buji's head is no ordinary mist; it is the phenomenon produced when his internal energy condenses to the extreme. This powerful internal energy is like a volcano about to erupt, storing endless energy and potential.

In an instant, blood and internal energy erupted violently; it felt as if a barrier in his mind had been shattered, arcs of electricity flashed in his eyes, and darkness became as clear as daylight!

Translation: In an instant, blood and internal energy erupted violently; Yan Buji felt as if some barrier in his mind had been shattered, electric arcs flashed in his eyes, and darkness became as clear as daylight!

"Empty room generates electricity, three flowers atop the head, qi becomes smoke and mist, body like a child! Is this the Heavenly Human Realm?!"

Translation: "Electricity arises in an empty room, three flowers atop the head, qi becomes misty clouds, body like a child—is this the Heavenly Human Realm?!"

After twenty years of bitter cultivation, Yan Buji has reached the pinnacle of mundane martial artists, ranking among the strongest in the jianghu!

Translation: After twenty years of bitter cultivation, Yan Buji has already reached the pinnacle of mundane martial artists, ranking among the strongest in the jianghu!

However, this excitement lasted only a moment before Yan Buji felt his spirit had changed! Now he can even perceive everything within ten meters—whether it's a water droplet hitting the ground and exploding instantly, or the vibrating wings of a mosquito in flight!

Translation: However, after this excitement existed only for a moment, Yan Buji felt his spirit had changed! Now he can even perceive everything within ten meters—whether a water droplet hitting the ground explodes instantly, or the vibrating wings of a mosquito fluttering about!

The change in spirit lets Yan Buji observe inner and outer realms better, something he had never understood before.

Translation: This change in spirit lets Yan Buji observe inside and out better—something he had never understood before.

"I don't know if this spiritual change can......"

Translation: "I don't know whether this spiritual change can......"

Although Yan Buji had eavesdropped on Zhang Yirong's conversation and learned some things about cultivators and the cultivation world, he still didn't know much, unaware that his current spiritual change was actually the birth of spiritual awareness.

Translation: Although Yan Buji had eavesdropped on Zhang Yirong and their conversation and learned some circumstances of cultivators and the cultivation world, after all he still knows little, not realizing that his current spiritual change is actually the birth of spiritual sense.

Yan Buji took out the jade slip he had obtained from the Huang Song Mountain cave dwelling, and began to examine it using his altered spirit.

Translation: Yan Buji took out the jade slip he had obtained from Huang Songshan's cave dwelling, and began to examine it using his altered spirit.

Upon seeing this, Yan Buji was overjoyed!