: His strength has improved even further.

In the backyard of the Jade City Lord's Mansion, one was willing to teach and the other was willing to learn. Cao Hansheng, relying on the side effect of his innate bad seed that multiplied his learning ability, quickly received a system notification.

[System Message: Congratulations, host. We have discovered the Xiangyi Tai Sword, a fourth-grade lower-level mortal-rank cultivation technique. Would you like to use it as your primary cultivation technique, or integrate it into your current primary cultivation technique, the Moon Shadow Flowing Light Sword?]

[System Message: Congratulations, host. We have discovered the Mortal Rank 4 Lower Level Technique, the Soaring Step. Would you like to use it as your primary cultivation technique, or integrate it into your current main cultivation technique, Moon Shadow Stepping on Waves?]

Host: Cao Hansheng

Age: 27 years old / 113 years old

Attribute points: 0

Talent: Born a bad seed [Skilled at disguising one's true nature, subtly developing a habit of prioritizing self-interest in all actions, and resorting to any means to achieve one's goals; possesses an enhanced learning ability.]

Strength: 16 [Each point increases the body's load capacity and exertion by approximately 10 kgf (kilogram-force)]

Agility: 14 [Each point increases movement speed and reaction speed.]

Energy: 15 [Each point increases mental strength and mental recovery speed.]

Resistance: 19 [Each point increases resistance by reducing the effects of physical injury, poisoning, charm, etc.]

Items: Boundary-Breaking Talisman (bound); 5789 taels and 6 mace of silver; Moon Shadow Sword; Crow at Dawn Powder; I Love a Piece of Firewood; Homemade Explosive Bomb; (Others omitted)

Skills: Yangzhou Slow (Minor Completion/Mortal Rank 4 Upper); Cleansing and Marrow Cleansing Technique (Major Completion/Mortal Rank 3 Middle); Moon Shadow Flowing Light Sword (Major Completion/Mortal Rank 3 Lower); Moon Shadow Treading Waves (Major Completion/Mortal Rank 3 Lower); Thousand Leaf Hand (Major Completion/Mortal Rank 3 Middle); Xiangyi Tai Sword (Understanding/Mortal Rank 4 Lower); Bo Suo Step (Understanding/Mortal Rank 4 Lower) (Others omitted)

Space: 1m³ [Cannot hold living beings. Except for reward items, all other items cannot be carried across worlds, otherwise they will be torn apart by cross-world energy.]

Upon seeing the system message, Cao Hansheng couldn't help but think to himself that Li Lianhua's three main cultivation techniques were clearly a level above Di Feisheng's; the difference between the upper third rank and the lower fourth rank was simply not in the same league.

If Li Lianhua hadn't been poisoned with the Jade Tea when he was still Li Xiangyi, how could he have possibly defeated Li Lianhua by even half a move? It has to be said that Li Lianhua during his time as Li Xiangyi was truly a genius, worthy of being called the chosen one of this world.

Cao Hansheng didn't make a choice immediately. Instead, he cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Li Lianhua and said, "Brother Li, why don't I demonstrate it for you in its entirety, and then you can see how I am?"

Li Lianhua had experienced Cao Hansheng's extraordinary learning ability firsthand, so he waved his hand and said, "No need. Brother Cao's martial arts skills are now no less than mine, so there's no need for a demonstration."

The techniques are static, but the people who use them are dynamic. Everyone has their own strengths. For example, Brother Cao's sword technique of "thrusting" is so masterful that it makes him much faster when wielding his sword.

In short, what suits you best is the best. Brother Cao, you can consider this carefully. By the way, Brother Cao, because Fang Duobing used Baichuanyuan's cigarettes, people from Baichuanyuan will definitely come to Yucheng. Please be lenient with them then.

"So that's how it is. I was wondering why Brother Li taught me two martial arts techniques. It turns out that's the reason. It seems that Brother Li values ​​this young hero Fang very much."

"This child is the descendant of an old friend, and I, Li, have no choice but to protect him."

"I understand, Brother Li, rest assured. I am not an unreasonable person. Moreover, I have no intention of dominating the martial arts world. Although the Hundred Rivers Academy is not very capable, its existence is still somewhat useful."

"Then I thank Brother Cao. Now that you have mastered the technique, I will take my leave. I need to find that sick man and offer him some advice. Goodbye."

"Brother Li, have you not seen Yu Hongzhu and Zongzheng Mingzhu?"

"It's gone, isn't it? I suppose Brother Cao has already asked that question. Since there's no answer, what's the point of me asking again? But let me add something: Zongzheng Mingzhu is, after all, the grandson of the prime minister."

"Thank you for reminding me, Brother Li. I naturally realized it."

Cao Hansheng saw Li Lianhua off from the city lord's mansion, then had someone take her to the inn where Fang Duobing was staying before returning to his own courtyard. Before he could even open the system panel, Yu Qiushuang rushed over.

"Sir, are you alright?"

"It's nothing. Li Lianhua is an old acquaintance of mine. I was just catching up with him. Why did you come here in such a hurry? Are you afraid that Baichuan Academy will find out about Yu Hongzhu's matter?"

"My main concern is your safety, sir. Of course, I am also somewhat worried about Yu Hongzhu's collusion with the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance. In addition, Zongzheng Mingzhu is, after all, the grandson of the current prime minister. Whether to kill him or release him, I would appreciate your guidance, sir."

"You are the city lord of Jade City; you must make these decisions yourself. Why ask me?"

When Yu Qiushuang was asked this question by Cao Hansheng, she felt that she had gotten to know Cao Hansheng's temper a little over this period of time, and knew that he wanted her to become independent as soon as possible.

"Without you, sir, there would be no Qiushuang today. Yu Hongzhu is, after all, my own sister. I could keep her locked up in the dark dungeon for life, but I really can't bring myself to kill her."

As for Zongzheng Mingzhu, the master gave me two choices. After thinking it over, Qiushuang still intends to hand him over to Baichuan Academy along with the evidence of his joining the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance.

Whether Bai Chuanyuan is released, killed, or imprisoned, the Prime Minister's Mansion will have one more person to hate, which is actually a good thing for Yu Cheng.

"You've got a good idea, Qiu Shuang. I've said it before, you were born to be in a position of power. You may not have had the opportunity before, but as long as you have the chance, you will definitely shine. However, you still need to improve your martial arts skills. In the end, it all comes down to who has the bigger fist."

"Qiu Shuang understands. Thank you for your guidance, sir. I will definitely intensify my practice of the techniques you have taught me. Now, I will go and prepare a plan to deal with Bai Chuan Yuan's upcoming visit to Yu Cheng. I will come to serve you dinner later."

"Go ahead and get busy. You don't need to come over later. I have some things to do today and may not be able to look after you. Also, there are quite a few things that you need to prepare for in advance. This is the first major event for you in charge of Yucheng, so you need to be careful."

"Yes, sir."

After Yu Qiushuang left, Cao Hansheng returned to his room, opened the system panel, and looked at the three world-class martial arts techniques: Yangzhou Slow, Xiangyi Tai Sword, and Posuo Step.

When Li Lianhua was still Li Xiangyi, he was able to dominate an era with these three martial arts. Now he has pushed the Yangzhou Slow a step further forward and should be considered the number one in the world on the surface, since he has not been poisoned by the Bi Cha.

In the end, Cao Hansheng chose Xiangyi Tai Sword and Posuo Step as his main cultivation techniques. However, he felt that the name was not good, so he changed the name of the sword technique to Lotus Sword Technique. As for the name of the lightness skill, Moon Shadow Stepping on Waves was very nice, so he simply continued to use it.

As for the Moon Shadow Flowing Light Sword, which was previously at the "Great Completion/Mortal Rank 3 Lower", and the Moon Shadow Stepping Waves, which was also at the "Great Completion/Mortal Rank 3 Lower", he incorporated them into the two new techniques he had learned.

Cao Hansheng had experienced the fusion of martial arts techniques many times. He felt the various martial arts movements in his mind, as well as the routes of qi circulation, being integrated by the system into a form suitable for him, and his strength improved even further.