I Have A Martial Dao World

As they neared each other, one could tell through the breath and the skin—that this lady was only at the Organ Refining Realm.

Her lightly made-up face carried an irrepressible excitement, and her breathing grew more and more rapid; Liao Qe's expression was very much the same.

Just as the two very similar-looking women were about to speak... Liao Ya suddenly stepped forward to separate them and said coldly, "Mrs. Xiao, after you remarried, we had no connection. We don't want to see you, please leave."

A trace of desolation flashed across Mrs. Xiao's face, but looking at the refined and graceful Liao Ya, she felt greatly comforted, "You're only 18 and already at the Marrow-Cleansing Realm... indeed, you have extraordinary talent."

Liao Ya's gaze was calm as she turned to pull her sister's hand and said, "Let's go," preparing to drag her away.

Liao Qe was a bit reluctant, stuttering and frequently looking back.

Liao Ya's grip tightened, and she said bitterly, "She abandoned us back then, what do you still expect from her!"

Mrs. Xiao hurriedly said, "I'm sorry! It was my mistake then, I failed you both... I've thought about you every day for the past 10 years..."

"How laughable," Liao Ya didn't believe her at all, "In 10 years, you've never inquired about us, not even a letter! And you call that thinking of us!?"

Mrs. Xiao had no words, Liao Qe said softly, "After mother remarried, if she had kept in contact with her former children... she could have been cast off by her husband's family."

Similar to the ancient times in Blue Star, after a woman remarried, she had to completely sever ties with her previous life, with the most taboo being "two-timing."

Moreover, since Mrs. Xiao was merely a concubine in her new marriage, without even personal freedom, being caught in such behavior could very well result in death.

She wiped away tears and said in a muffled voice, "It's all my fault, I don't dare to ask for anything, as long as you are both well, I am content."

The scene was silent for a moment before Mrs. Xiao looked once again at the sisters and, unable to part with them, said, "Today, just seeing you both has made me content, I must be going..."

Having said that, she turned to leave.

Liao Qe begged her sister, "Can I please exchange a few words with mother? Just for a little while!"

Being stared at with her sister's earnest, hopeful eyes, Liao Ya sighed and let go of her hand.

Liao Qe hurried to Mrs. Xiao, who also excitedly held her tight, mother and daughter clung together, sharing the pain of separation.

Liao Qe didn't speak much, just burying her head in her mother's chest.

Truth be told, she was young back then and her memories of her mother had faded. She simply longed for the times when she was held in her arms, a feeling of warmth and safety.

If Li Pei were here, she would find Liao Qe's posture at that moment very familiar, as the girl often buried her face in her chest just like that.

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Five minutes later, Liao Qe took the initiative to leave her mother's embrace, whispering, "We have to go."

Mrs. Xiao nodded, "Go ahead."

After taking a couple of steps, Liao Qe turned around to wave goodbye, and Mrs. Xiao waved back, watching her two daughters move further and further away, her face full of melancholy.

Then, she gave Lu Yao a deep bow and said with dignity, "Please, Young Master Lu, take good care of them... Their lives have been so hard..."

"You can rest assured," Lu Yao said with confidence, "They won't suffer anymore."

"I can tell they're doing well, their faces full of smiles, clearly they haven't been wronged."

At this time, at the foot of the mountain, a large and pompous retinue of a wealthy family excursion passed by with banners declaring "Make Way" and "Silence," a display that bespoke of a government official's entourage.

During October and November each year, it was time for "Enjoying the Maples at Xiangshan"; these officials and their families came here to appreciate the red leaves, bustling with laughter, while servants held cameras to take pictures for their masters.

Mrs. Xiao hurriedly said, "It's not good for me to be out too long, I need to return."

Lu Yao cupped his hands and said, "Take care, madam!"

Mrs. Xiao bowed gracefully in return, then with elegant steps, quickly threaded her way down the mountain and seamlessly re-entered the throng of the wealthy family's procession.

From time to time, people left the party to enjoy the scenery, calling for their servants to take pictures, so her return did not stand out.

Positioned at the back among a large group of women, Mrs. Xiao, whose status was only slightly better than that of a maid, appeared to be faring indifferently.

Lu Yao sighed and was about to head back when he saw a banner held by a servant with the words: [Governor of Zhili Yuan]

"Yuan Kaisheng!?"

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Back at Jing Yi Garden, the girls had already suited up in their Wing-Suit Flight Suits and were ready to go. "Lu Yao~ we're going to take off~"

Lu Yao smiled and said, "Go on, have fun."

The three Spiritual Sparrowhawks flapped their wings and cawed oddly, as if urging them on.

They really enjoyed carrying their owners through the sky, considering it a fun game.

After the Marrow-Cleansing, the Spiritual Sparrowhawks had grown significantly in just 20 days; now they could look Lu Yao in the eye—their body length was 1.7 meters, and their wingspan was about to break through 4 meters!

Ping An lifted a wing and created a strong breeze, effortlessly carrying Liao Ya and Liao Qe into the sky.

The two sisters together weighed only 100 kilograms, which for a Marrow-Cleansing Realm Spirit Bird, carrying them aloft was comparable to a strong man moving buckets of water.

Ji Xiang also flapped its wings, taking Li Pei into the sky;

Only Ru Yi remained, tilting its head and looking at Yu Yanmei with human-like, big eyes, as if asking if she needed its help.

Yu Yanmei nodded her head and reached out her arm. Ru Yi immediately grabbed her and took off.

The beauties gradually flew away into the distance, shrinking to small black dots on the horizon, their joyful and excited laughter faintly carrying through the air.

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Lu Yao went out to the courtyard, hoisted the luxurious old car onto his back, took a deep breath and sprinted toward Yunzhou.

He was running along a major road, occasionally encountering travelers.

Common folk, frightened, gave him a wide berth, and those who could not avoid him in time, knelt by the roadside. Explore hidden tales at empire

In this Otherworld, Organ Refining and Marrow-Cleansing Martial Artists who committed murder would at most face a fine from the authorities; for Blood-Exchange Warriors, the officials wouldn't dare to interfere.

Many Martial Artists also quickly made way for Lu Yao. Just one look and they knew he was a Blood-Exchange powerhouse out to train his body, who would dare to obstruct!

However, some recognized Lu Yao and promptly bowed to pay their respects.

At first, Lu Yao thought they revered his cultivation level, until they began shouting in succession:

"I am Mei Yu from the Mei Family Fist, thank you Young Master Lu for avenging me!"

"Young Master Lu has bolstered everyone's spirits! I, of the Baji Fist, Qiang Ruiqing, admire you deeply!"

Only then did Lu Yao realize that most ordinary people and low-ranking Martial Artists didn't care about the struggles at the court; instead they valued his thwarting of Izumo's ambitions.

What Izumo intended to do was clear to anyone with eyes—the aim was simply to "demean the host and bolster their own pride," a common occurrence in the martial arts community.

It was common for Martial Artists to deliberately attend competitions held by rival sects and win the championship, leaving the hosts unable to save face.

If the Izumo People had managed to secure the title of Martial Scholar, the Shun Dynasty Martial Artists' reputation would have been completely lost.

Therefore, Lu Yao was quite popular, enjoying flowers and applause along the way.

He even inspired others: "If a person like Young Master Lu perseveres through rigorous training, what excuse do we have to slack off!"

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The car, along with everything inside, weighed about two tons; Lu Yao had the strength of ten thousand jin. At first, carrying it while running was manageable, but after two hours, it began to feel increasingly heavy.

Moreover, he was simultaneously cultivating the "Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill" and the "Dragon Roar Golden Bell Shield", which added to the burden on his body.

Lu Yao's exhaustion mounted, waves of soreness washed over him. He couldn't help but stop to rest for a while, swallowing a Ten-Complete Immortal Pill before continuing on his journey.

Two hours later, he entered a desolate area. Without a proper road, traveling became even more difficult, exhausting him further.

Lu Yao had to grit his teeth and persist, only stopping for a brief respite when he could no longer bear it.

Despite the pain, it was exactly the effect he was seeking.

Cultivation, after all, meant undergoing hardships and feeling pain—wearing a mask of suffering was precisely what "cultivation" entailed!