Starting with the drowned ghost, he synthesized the Myobo no Shinjun.

014 Book for Exorcising Evil Spirits

Inside the Zhennisi government office, the charcoal fire glowed warmly on the tea table by the window, and the tea in the kettle bubbled and released a sweet aroma.

Li Qijue and Ning Kui sat on either side of each other, seemingly chatting casually.

"Have you ever heard of the 'Book for Exorcising Evil Spirits' submitted to the emperor by former Prime Minister Wang?"

Ning Kui shook his head. He had previously been confined to the fish market to make a living and knew very little about important matters of the court.

Li Qijue brewed the Concentrating Purple Leaf Tea and poured a cup for Ning Kui.

In the extravagant capital city of Yujing, only officials of the fifth rank or above were qualified to enjoy such fine tea.

"Within the territory of my Tian Song, humans, demons, ghosts, and monsters coexist in the world."

For example, in the mere Yugu County, the Zhu and Ding families raised demons, and the aristocratic Lin family raised ghosts. They all openly worshipped evil spirits and used this to control the power of Yugu County for generations.

They brazenly murdered ordinary people under various pretexts, and then used their blood and flesh as a sacrifice.

The stronger the evil spirits, the stronger their family becomes; ordinary people are nothing more than livestock they raise.

This situation was common throughout the nine circuits and eighty-one prefectures of the entire Song Dynasty!

If the status quo isn't changed, will Tian Song still be the Tian Song of my human race?!

Li Qijue, in his excitement, slammed his palm hard on the expensive golden nanmu tea table in front of him, instantly causing cracks to spread everywhere: "Prime Minister Wang is a man of great righteousness, who submitted the 'Book to Expel Evil Spirits' and is determined to reform!"

Unfortunately, this national policy has shaken the interests of too many people.

The secret to the enduring prosperity of many powerful families for thousands of years lies in the presence of a monstrous demon behind them.

Those officials and scholars in the capital impeached Prime Minister Wang as if his ancestral graves had been dug up, ultimately leading to his dismissal.

Fortunately, His Majesty is wise. He has placed Minister Wang in Jing'an Prefecture of Yangzhou Circuit, ordering him to pilot the "Book of Exorcising Evil Spirits" in the prefecture and its ten counties. If it proves effective, he will be recalled to the capital and made available throughout the land!

At this point, Li Qijue's eyes blazed with intense fighting spirit: "And I am in charge of Yugu County. I must help Prime Minister Wang complete the reforms! Expel the evil spirits and revive the Song Dynasty!"

Ning Kui finally understood everything.

Li Qijue was Wang Xiang's spy planted in Yugu County, no wonder he was disliked by everyone from the government to the Zhu and Ding families.

This is not an ordinary power struggle.

He's come all this way to someone's old nest and dig up the foundation of their generations of prosperity.

Moreover, as the reform decrees implemented by Prime Minister Wang are officially promulgated and put into effect, opposing forces from all sides will gradually infiltrate and create trouble.

At that time, things will be unpredictable and chaotic, with demons running rampant...

Ning Kui suddenly felt incredibly overwhelmed.

As the emperor's tutor, Wang Xianggong held a prestigious position, and no one dared to openly harm him.

Li Qijue's background is not simple either. Just based on the Seven Star Bag given to him by his master, it is impossible for any big shot in the Song Dynasty who is not ranked in the top 100 in terms of overall strength to possess it.

And Ning Kui himself? He was definitely the chicken they used as a warning to others!

"By the way, who is your master? Did he give you any life-saving treasures? Can you share two with me?"

Thinking of Li Qijue's mysterious and noble master, Ning Kui couldn't help but ask.

If you want him to risk his life, you must first give him the means to save his own.

"My master?" Li Qijue's impassioned expression froze, and he scratched his head sheepishly, saying, "My master is Minister Wang."

"No, don't you feel awkward calling your own master 'Lord Wang' all the time?"

Ning Kui felt as if a huge rock was pressing on his chest, and he had to say it: "It made me think that we had some other big shots backing us up!"

So, it turns out that only Prime Minister Wang, a former prime minister who is barely able to protect himself, is taking the lead?

"Um, my master told me to use job titles when I'm working..." Li Qijue pouted and said helplessly, "We were just discussing work, weren't we?"

Good, good, you're so high and mighty, you're so amazing.

Ning Kui silently picked up his teacup and gulped it down in one go.

I must say, this tea is truly excellent.

His agitated thoughts were immediately suppressed, and his mind cleared: "How about I take my mistress and Xia Chan and run away tonight?"

Just as he was pondering whether to travel by water or land, Li Qijue poured him another cup of tea: "I see that you have already broken through to the minor completion of the Skin Refining Realm. In addition to the Qi and Blood Pill, I will give you a supreme secret technique for the Skin Refining Realm later."

When used in conjunction with Qi and Blood Pills and secret medicines, if you are talented enough, you might be able to break through to the Great Perfection of Skin Refinement and reach the realm of "Qi and Blood condensing into Immortal Robes, impervious to all magic."

"???"

Ning Kui looked up in astonishment. The "Raging Sea Suppressing Dragon Halberd" mental cultivation method divided the Skin Refining Realm into three stages: Entry, Minor Success, and Major Success.

What is the Great Perfection? What does it mean to "condense one's Qi and Blood into an immortal robe, making one impervious to all laws"?

That wicked feudal society monopolized so much information about the path to heaven.

Seeing Ning Kui's "What are you talking about?" look, Li Qijue suddenly realized and said, "I almost forgot, you're not from Yujing City, so you don't know these martial arts secrets."

Good, good, this display of superiority combined with regional discrimination is so elegant, natural, and seamless.

"The four realms of transformation are achieved by slowly cultivating one's own potential, and are divided into three levels: entry level, minor achievement level, and major achievement level."

Only by consuming pills made from the flesh and blood of demonic beasts and cultivating with secret techniques can one reach the Great Perfection realm where one's physical body rivals that of a demonic beast.

For example, the "Raging Sea Suppressing Dragon Halberd" technique you cultivate can theoretically give you skin as tough as a dragon of the same level when you reach the Great Perfection of the Skin Refining Realm.

As for the even higher level of "Qi and Blood Condensed Immortal Robe," it cannot be achieved solely through external means.

It is impossible to reach this point without great perseverance, profound understanding, and exceptional opportunity.

As Li Qijue spoke, his gaze shifted slightly, as if he had thought of something, revealing a hint of hidden regret.

"Where are the pills? Where are the secret techniques?" Ning Kui stretched out his hands directly: "Give them to me."

As the saying goes, fortune favors the bold. In his previous life, he made his fortune through shady dealings. As long as the profit was plentiful, he never lacked a spirit of adventure.

For the first ten years or so, Ning Kui was firmly suppressed by the solidified class system and unable to rise up.

Now that he has the means to break through social class barriers, how could he be content to be forever trampled on by others?

"One Qi and Blood Pill every ten days. Come find me to collect it when it's time." Li Qijue leisurely sipped his tea. "The secret technique and the pills I promised you today will be given to you when you leave."

Ning Kui put down his teacup and said, "I'm leaving. Give it to me."

"This tea is excellent; wouldn't it be a waste not to finish it?"

"Forget it, if I drink any more I won't get a buzz, or I might change my mind."

......

Stepping out of the Zhennisi Yamen, Ning Kui couldn't help but sigh, "That's one good thing about Li Qijue—he's generous."

In addition to the ten Qi and Blood Pills promised by the Zhu family, they also generously gave them the one that had been given in the last ten days.

"I possess the supernatural power of 'Gluttony,' which allows me to absorb nutrients far beyond what ordinary people can manage. While one pill every ten days might be enough for others, it is far from sufficient for me."

We need to think of another way to get more pills.

Carrying the Dragon Scale Halberd, Ning Kui walked while pondering his next move.

The body-refining technique had already been engraved into his mind through the jade slip, but the little silver he had left was not enough to buy the herbs needed to brew the auxiliary medicine.

"Let's make money first!"

Ning Kui's gaze was firm and his thinking was clear. So what was the fastest and most comfortable way to make money?

Of course, borrow money!

Thinking of this, he paused, then resolutely turned and returned to the Zhenni Si Yamen (a government office for suppressing rebellions).

There's a tycoon in there who treats ten thousand taels of silver like dirt; if we don't rip him off, we might as well.

Half an incense stick later, a satisfied Ning Kui walked out with a smile on his face.

"Phew, that feels so good~"