"What is this thing!" Qin Yuesheng was stunned. He never expected that by simply transferring Inner Strength to test Sanhuang's aptitude, such a situation would arise.
Feeling the invisible pressure on his knees—"A man's knees are as precious as gold"—Qin Yuesheng had always refused to kneel before anyone, so there was no way he'd make an exception now. He instantly summoned all his strength to resist.
Up in the sky, the shadow on the Life Star suddenly waved its hand and slapped down. The lone-clawed golden dragon on Sanhuang's chest instantly seemed suppressed, uncontrollably crashing into the earth before abruptly vanishing.
Everything returned to normal. The pressure on Qin Yuesheng was lifted, while Sanhuang collapsed onto the ground, completely unconscious. Clearly, the appearance of the lone-clawed golden dragon had taken its toll on him as well.
"That was dragon energy just now." Qin Yuesheng had once witnessed dragon energy leaking out after cutting the dragon vein with the Dragon-Slaying Sword in a secluded ancient temple deep in the mountains.
He had personally seen that strand of dragon energy split into seven, scattering in all directions.
Thinking of this, Qin Yuesheng's gaze at Sanhuang turned slightly eccentric.
"This person has acquired a strand of dragon energy. Doesn't that mean he could have the chance to become emperor one day?"
The world under the Great Tang is so chaotic now, with uncertain prospects and the people struggling to survive.
Anyone with dragon energy also has the fate to ascend to the heavens. In an instant, Sanhuang's status rose considerably in Qin Yuesheng's eyes.
"Since you carry dragon energy, I don't mind helping you out. Whether you end up becoming emperor or not, it counts as an investment from me." Qin Yuesheng grabbed the unconscious Sanhuang off the ground, pressed his palm to the crown of his head, and began channeling his Inner Strength into him.
Back when he dismantled Fengmo, Qin Yuesheng gained a skill called "Enlightenment by Pouring."
This Secret Technique isn't exactly martial arts, but its effect is enough to make many Martial Artists beneath the Inner Power Realm envious.
Its effect is that the practitioner can infuse their Inner Strength into anyone, transforming them into an expert with Inner Strength.
For anyone, this was a shortcut straight to the heavens.
But Enlightenment by Pouring isn't omnipotent. The transferred Inner Strength is one-off, so every bit used by the recipient depletes it. It only makes them a temporary master of Inner Strength.
The road of martial arts is meant to progress step-by-step—from learning skills, to refining the body with Outer Forging, expanding the Dantian, then cultivating Internal Cultivation Methods to generate Inner Strength.
If you haven't reached Outer Forging Perfection, no Martial Artist can train Inner Strength; that's the prerequisite condition.
But Enlightenment by Pouring breaks this rule, cheating it at least for a while.
Qin Yuesheng relentlessly poured his Inner Strength into Sanhuang. Soon, Sanhuang went from just gaining Inner Strength to reaching First, Second, and Third Layers of the Internal Power Realm, finally halting at the peak of Third Layer.
Since Qin Yuesheng was a genuine master of Inner Strength, any Inner Strength he expended could be regained through cultivation, so he didn't mind spending it on Sanhuang.
"Wake up." He slapped Sanhuang's back, and soon under Qin Yuesheng's hand, Sanhuang slowly regained consciousness.
"Big Brother, what happened?" Sanhuang looked completely confused, with no idea what had just transpired.
Qin Yuesheng smiled warmly. "From now on, stick with me and be my little brother. I'll teach you martial arts and make you a true master."
"Really?" Sanhuang's face lit up with joy. He scrambled to kneel before Qin Yuesheng, bowing his head several times with loud thuds. "Big Brother, please accept Sanhuang's respect."
"Alright, alright. Get up first. I'll have someone take you for a bath, get you cleaned up." Qin Yuesheng nodded, then led Sanhuang out of the warehouse.
Currently, all of Black Shark's Water Village was under Zhao Quan and Guo Jiuqu's control. The former water bandits of Black Shark village had now all become subordinates of Qin Yuesheng.
As soon as they stepped out of the warehouse, two water bandits standing guard outside greeted them: "Young Master."
"Yes, take him for a bath. Then bring him to Juyi Hall to see me," said Qin Yuesheng.
"Understood," the bandit replied with a nod.
Almost every bandit or mountain stronghold has a Juyi Hall, a place where the Village Chief can gather everyone to announce important matters.
Qin Yuesheng didn't have much to say to these men—he just instructed them to gather all available boats in Black Shark Water Village, load up the necessary supplies, and be ready at dawn to head straight for the Twelve Linked Rings.
Inside Juyi Hall, Qin Yuesheng took the main seat, with Zhao Quan and Guo Jiuqu flanking him, signifying their status at his side.
"Since you've all chosen to follow me, I won't let you live in poverty. Starting tomorrow, everyone will set sail with me. I'll lead you to a life of riches and glory." Qin Yuesheng leaned back in his chair and spoke calmly.
The bandits naturally dared not doubt his words. Heads bowed, they replied: "Thank you, Young Master."
At that moment, a delicate-looking youth timidly approached—the freshly bathed and dressed Sanhuang.
This was Qin Yuesheng's first time seeing Sanhuang's true face. He had to admit, dragon energy truly doesn't pick just anyone; Sanhuang's full, rounded features really did have the bearing of an emperor.
"Let me introduce—this is my new apprentice, Sanhuang. From now on, when you see him, treat it as if you're seeing me. Whoever disrespects Sanhuang, don't blame me for being rough with them. Understood?" said Qin Yuesheng.
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