57: Ninth Rank! System Settlement! Seize Barrett!

Chapter 57: Ninth Rank Upper Level! System Settlement! Seizing the barrett!

Wu Zhu was still holding a sword and using Si Gu Jian's sword technique, not his true strength.

This indicates that Wu Zhu was not here to assassinate, but at most to eavesdrop and probe. If he were truly here to assassinate Li Chang'an, he would have gone all out.

Li Chang'an specifically arranged a body double, both to facilitate his true self's actions in the shadows and to deal with assassinations.

Even if Wu Zhu had truly come to kill him today, he would have been able to retreat unscathed, though the Shadow Guard would have suffered significant losses.

If Wu Zhu wasn't here to assassinate, then where did his hatred come from?

Wu Zhu's emotions originated from Fan Xian, and might even be stronger than Fan Xian's. Li Chang'an felt that Fan Xian might harbor hostility towards him.

Wu Zhu fought and retreated, while Zhao Gao became increasingly alarmed as he fought, gradually falling behind.

Li Chang'an stood on the peak of Da Dong Mountain, able to see Danzhou Port in the distance.

He had never sent anyone to watch Fan Xian, because Fan Xian was closely monitored by the Supervisory Council and Wu Zhu, making it difficult to assign anyone else to watch him.

Fan Xian was the original protagonist with 'six fathers,' possessing special privileges, second only to one person and above ten thousand.

However, he still clamored for equality for all. Equality for all couldn't even be achieved in the world before their Transmigration, let alone in an imperial society.

Li Chang'an never had such unrealistic fantasies, nor would he be so conflicted. He was a very realistic person.

Therefore, he had neither good nor bad feelings towards Fan Xian.

The current Fan Xian didn't know how abnormal his Uncle Wu Zhu was. If he did, would he really let Wu Zhu come and kill Li Chang'an?

There is no answer to such a question.

But Li Chang'an knew that his and Fan Xian's philosophies differed, and he would absolutely not fawn over Fan Xian for the sake of some ridiculous slogan of equality for all.

Therefore, the possibility of the two becoming enemies could not be ruled out. One must always be wary of others.

During this time, it was perfect to utilize the dense nuclear radiation of Da Dong Mountain to maximize his Cultivation.

If he still needed some Cultivation Technique to Breakthrough to Great Grandmaster, the third System Settlement should not be far off, and he could exchange for a Cultivation Technique.

Only by Breakthrough to Great Grandmaster as quickly as possible could he navigate smoothly in front of Emperor Qing and Fan Xian.

As for the laser eyes behind Wu Zhu's blindfold, he himself had completely forgotten about them. As long as he didn't seek death by trying to uncover them, it would be fine.

Since there was a possibility of becoming enemies with Fan Xian, he had to find a way to acquire that barrett sniper rifle.

It would be best to wait until Fan Xian obtained the key, then take both the key and the rifle. The strongest weapon in this world, of course, had to be in his own hands.

Emperor Qing had some inkling when Fan Xian secretly entered the imperial palace to get the key, but Emperor Qing didn't know Fan Xian was there to steal the key.

Because Ye Qingmei's handwritten letter was hidden in the Empress Dowager's secret compartment, Emperor Qing thought Fan Xian was going to read the letter, so he didn't pay attention.

Both being Transmigrators, Fan Xian cherished his life, and so did Li Chang'an.

Having been reborn with such difficulty, he had to hold his destiny in his own hands.

Better I betray others, than others betray me!

Not long after, Zhao Gao returned to Li Chang'an's side, his face filled with horror.

Since being summoned to this world, Zhao Gao had never encountered an opponent.

"Your Highness, this person's strength is unfathomable. He clearly didn't use his full power. Should we evacuate Da Dong Mountain?"

Li Chang'an stared in the direction of Danzhou, his expression somewhat gloomy. "Old Zhao, the plan remains unchanged. Let Duan Shui continue to impersonate this Prince and travel the Jianghu."

"We will stay on Da Dong Mountain. This place is most suitable for Cultivation, and Cultivation cannot be delayed any longer."

At the foot of the mountain.

Several spies from the Supervisory Council's Fourth Bureau only withdrew from Fan Xian's side after seeing Wu Zhu return.

When Wu Zhu was not present, the Supervisory Council would protect Fan Xian. Wu Zhu was well aware of these arrangements.

"Uncle, how was it?"

Wu Zhu told Fan Xian what he had heard, and Fan Xian immediately fell into deep thought.

"It seems this Prince Yong is indeed obeying someone's orders. Who can arrange his itinerary?"

"Could it be true, as I thought, that this Prince Yong is just a bait, and the real Transmigrator is hidden behind the scenes?"

"It seems that the real Transmigrator must hold a high position and great power. That's terrifying!"

Because Fan Xian had always been prejudiced, coupled with hearing the body double's conversation, he became convinced of his own ideas.

In fact, Fan Xian's guess was not wrong. The Prince Yong on the surface was not the Transmigrator; the one behind him was.

However, Fan Xian thought the Transmigrator was someone else, when in fact it was Li Chang'an himself.

The human heart is the hardest to fathom. People always judge others' actions based on their own personalities and habits.

Therefore, Fan Xian's deviation in thinking was something Li Chang'an hadn't expected.

Wu Zhu could sense Fan Xian's emotional fluctuations. "Fan Xian, don't be afraid. Young Miss left you a divine Sharp Weapon."

Fan Xian exclaimed, "What divine Sharp Weapon? Uncle, why didn't you say so earlier?"

Wu Zhu replied blankly, "It's a box. I can't remember what exactly it is for now."

"I didn't say it earlier because I just remembered it myself."

Early the next morning, Li Chang'an, as usual, submitted a memorial to the Inner Court, stating that Si Gu Jian's Disciples had assassinated a Prince on Da Dong Mountain, and that Prince Yong's Residence and Si Gu Jian were irreconcilable!

Afterward, the body double set off again, beginning his journey through Jiaozhou, Cangzhou, and other places, continuing his mission to suppress Martial Skill as ordered.

On the peak of Da Dong Mountain.

The third year of Qingli, summer.

Li Chang'an went into seclusion for a year and a half, directly Breakthrough to Ninth Rank Upper Level!

Name: Li Chang'an

World: Joy of Life

Age: 17 years old

Realm: Ninth Rank Upper Level

Cultivation Technique: Bei Ming True Energy (Perfection), Tianshan Plum Hand (Major Achievement), Tianshan Six Yang Palms (Major Achievement), Six Meridian Divine Sword (Major Achievement), Lingbo Microstep (Perfection)

Innate Abilities: Clairvoyant Eyes, Photographic Memory

Abilities: Poetry (Ninth Rank), Painting (Ninth Rank), Calligraphy (Ninth Rank), Chess (Eighth Rank), Palace Intrigue (Eighth Rank), Socializing (Eighth Rank), Stratagem (Eighth Rank), Medical Skill (Eighth Rank), Poison Skill (Eighth Rank), Management (Eighth Rank), Espionage (Ninth Rank), Tracking (Seventh Rank), Disguise (Seventh Rank)... Mortal World: 1000 points (accumulated 30,000 points)

Ranking: Power 9, Wealth 12, Martial Prowess 8, Romantic Appeal 10,000+, Artistic 3

Bei Ming True Energy had already reached Perfection. After Breakthrough to Ninth Rank Upper Level, Li Chang'an could no longer absorb Origin Qi from heaven and earth.

His ability to absorb Origin Qi from heaven and earth was extremely strong, but his body and Meridians could no longer accommodate more True Qi, so his Cultivation had to stop.

After Breakthrough to Ninth Rank Upper Level, his Martial Prowess ranking directly reached eighth place!

After years of studying the System rankings, Li Chang'an could already guess who the top seven were.

The last envoy from the Divine Temple, not yet activated, was not included in the System ranking.

The top seven should be Wu Zhu, the Four Grandmasters, Hong Sixiang, and Zhao Gao. The latter two were unable to Breakthrough to Great Grandmaster due to physical defects.

Li Chang'an's three offensive Martial Skills had not yet reached Perfection. Once they did, he would be able to surpass these two, truly achieving invincibility below Great Grandmaster!

His Power ranking had risen to ninth place due to the surge in Net's numbers and the increasing maturity and stability of Net in various regions.

His Wealth ranking continued to grow steadily. Shen Wansan had accumulated tens of millions of taels of assets in eight years, making him one of the wealthiest merchants in this world.

Li Chang'an's body double continued to compose poetry and prose in various places, and his Artistic ranking rose to third place. The top two should be Zhuang Mo Han and his eldest Disciple.

Although his Romantic Appeal ranking was still below 10,000, Li Chang'an was confident that this ranking should improve rapidly.

Even without the improvement of this ranking, the System had already started settlement!

[Your influence in the Joy of Life World has greatly increased. Reward: 15,000 Mortal World points!]

Now Li Chang'an had three rankings in the top ten, truly a significant increase in influence!

Next, he would choose to exchange for Cultivation Techniques and summon characters.

At this stage, what Li Chang'an needed was a Cultivation Technique that could allow him to Breakthrough to Great Grandmaster!

That meant choosing a Cultivation Technique that could Breakthrough his current physical limits, making his body and Meridians more capable of bearing and accommodating more True Qi.

Bei Ming True Energy had a very high upper limit, described as being like the sea and an abyss. If the body could withstand it, it could completely surpass the existing Four Grandmasters.

Then, Li Chang'an began to search through the Secret Manuals in the mall.

"Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill: Indestructible golden body, invulnerable, impervious to blades and spears, supremely rigid and invincible... 5000 points."

"Child's Skill: Combines hardness and softness, light as a swallow, powerful as a thousand jun... 5000 points."

..."Divine Illumination Scripture: Strength to pull mountains, enters the divine and illuminates, brings the dead back to life... 8000 points."

"Muscle: Muscle that rules the world, encompasses all things, seven-level pagoda... 8000 points."