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Lu Yao placed his hand on the Tanzhong acupoint of the visitor and let his Mind Force sink down to probe the insides of the body.

Wherever the Mind Force investigated, the corresponding image would be "reflected" in his mind.

Lin Zhongqing seemed a bit nervous, wanting to speak but afraid to disturb the "Great Master" during his exertion. He hesitated several times, wanting to say something but stopping himself.

It wasn't until a few minutes had passed that Lu Yao took the initiative to speak, "Has Captain Lin just entered the Blood-Exchange Realm?"

Orders on a ship are mostly given by shouting, and Lin Zhongqing's voice was extremely loud and firm, "Great Master Lu's insight is as sharp as an autumn hair. It is indeed not even a full year since I broke through the realm."

Lu Yao had already found the cause of the ailment, "Your foundation is unstable, and the marrow in your arms and shoulders has degenerated into yellow mortal marrow. If you continue like this, there's the risk of your realm regressing."

Lin Zhongqing's face changed, and he suddenly understood, "In my youth, I was fierce and aggressive, addicted to 'fighting'; moreover, I took the Jade Marrow Pill bestowed by His Majesty when I made my breakthrough…"

He lamented in his heart: When I was young studying in Einheit, if one didn't act fierce and aggressive in such a place, they would be forced to pay the "Blood Tax" daily, bleeding for the demon beasts to feast upon.

I fought for my life to learn skills to serve the country. But an unstable foundation is a fact, and I must think of other ways.

Lin Zhongqing wore a look of satisfaction and was about to rise and take his leave. A Spirit Refining Expert's "Inner Vision" was akin to a hospital examination, and the subsequent treatment cost would be even more expensive, which he couldn't afford with his meager means.

However, suddenly, a massive amount of Inner Breath flowed from Lu Yao's hand, as he simultaneously said,

"I will help you refine once. Remember the path of my refinement process carefully, then perform it daily by yourself, and that should stabilize your realm."

"Great Master Lu, I possess nothing of value..." Lin Zhongqing explained that he had no money to pay for the consultation.

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Lu Yao commanded, "Focus on sensing the Inner Breath."

Lin Zhongqing stopped talking and felt the other's Inner Breath refining path and method, invoking his own Inner Breath to imitate it, firmly memorizing several key points of the refinement process.

Waves of stabbing pain and itchiness came, indicating issues indeed in the forearm and shoulder areas.

After several circulations, both of them ended their exertion and regulated their breath.

Lin Zhongqing opened his eyes first, feeling unprecedentedly good.

No more incessant weakness from his bones, and the peculiar bodily signs caused by the possible regression of his realm completely vanished!

He inwardly admired, [The guidance of a Spirit Refining Expert is truly well-deserved. I have struggled for half a year without finding a solution, yet he managed to cure the illness in just a few short minutes!]

By that time, Lu Yao had also finished regulating his breath. How martial artists practice martial arts is like blind men crossing a log bridge, while a Spirit Refining Expert can lead one across the river. That is why the Fetal Breath Realm is highly sought after.

Lin Zhongqing bowed deeply to the ground, "Many thanks to Great Master Lu for the assistance! If there's anything you need in the future, please feel free to instruct me!"

Lu Yao helped him up, saying, "I ask of you only one thing."

Lin Zhongqing's expression grew solemn. With such a favor from the other party, there must be something he sought after. A Spirit Refining Expert's request would be no easy thing to fulfill!

But he then heard Lu Yao continue, "I've been reading in the newspapers that the Izumo people have been quite exuberant lately. I have a grudge against them. If you get the chance in the future, kill more of them for me, that's all."

Hearing that this was the request, Lin Zhongqing first breathed a sigh of relief, then smiled wryly,

"Rest assured, Great Master Lu. That opportunity is about to come. Izumo has sent a large force to invade Goryeo, with their wild ambitions laid bare for all to see. We are about to go to war with them, and my visit to the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau is precisely for purchasing cannonballs."

Lu Yao nodded, but noticing the wry smile on the other's face, he asked with curiosity, "Captain Lin seems... somewhat unconfident?"

Lin Zhongqing thought since this Young Master Lu was also a man of temperament, and since almost everyone knew about the issue, he simply spoke candidly,

"The Imperial Court has repeatedly cut the naval budget to use for the 'Longevity Feast.' Currently, the ships are in dire need of cannonballs, averaging only 22 rounds per gun compared to the required backup of 50 rounds, which is less than half."

Lu Yao exclaimed in surprise, "The war is about to begin, and yet the fleet doesn't even have enough cannonballs!?"

"Exactly. I came to the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau to try my luck, but the funds here have already been allocated for the birthday celebration, leaving not a single cannonball."

Lin Zhongqing admitted frankly, "I was so frustrated that I pestered Master Du, but even he couldn't conjure up cannonballs out of thin air. Fortunately, he said he could refer a Spirit Refining Expert to make up for it, so he brought me to you."

Only then did Lu Yao understand why the two had visited together.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Lin Zhongqing took out his pocket watch, looked at the time, and said apologetically, "I didn't realize I had wasted so much of Great Master Lu's time. I'm truly sorry.

Please rest assured, no matter how difficult it is, it's nothing but a brave fight against the enemy. I will certainly vent your frustration on your behalf!"

Lin Zhongqing joined Du Wenlan in taking his leave.

Du Wenlan mistakenly thought that Lu Yao had helped them as a favor to him, which greatly lifted his spirits. He felt that personally delivering the telegram had been the right decision.

He even promised, "I will certainly keep an eye on Prince Gong in the Imperial City for you and inform Young Master Lu in time if anything arises."

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After the guests had left, Lu Yao sat in the pavilion, where Su Erya dutifully brought him the newspaper.

In the past, this task had always been snatched away by the three Spiritual Sparrowhawks, but today they had gone off to play, and she finally seized the chance.

The young girl sweetly said, "Uncle Master, there's going to be a grand birthday celebration in the Imperial City soon."

Lu Yao nodded as he took the newspaper with a smile. The front page was all about The Empress Dowager's birthday news.

This was no ordinary person's birthday party with a table of food and drinks; it was a grand celebration organized by the power of the entire nation.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

For this event, taxes had been increased and official titles sold years in advance. In recent days, several eunuchs from within the palace had been dispatched to request donations and purchase rare treasures.

An Dehai, whom Lu Yao had just seen two days ago, was among them. These eunuchs also took the opportunity to line their pockets, which caused a great deal of resentment.

At this moment, Lu Yao was reading the birthday message the emperor wrote for The Empress Dowager:

[In the year of fortuity, serenity and elegance abound; with maternal grace, you guide our sovereign child; such benevolence, how splendid, rivaling emperors of old like Yao and Tang...]

"Guide our sovereign child, rivaling emperors of old like Yao and Tang..." Lu Yao read these lines with a sarcastic expression:

"The war is on the horizon, generals are desperately searching for cannonballs, and yet the Imperial Court is still basking in peace and prosperity, busying themselves with celebration preparations and garden renovations."

"So, the question arises—should I meddle in the Otherworld's First Sino-Japanese War?"

"But the key to the First Sino-Japanese War lies at sea..."

Izumo, an island nation, does not share borders. Once their navy is defeated, the invasion is naturally lost too.

But on the vast sea, I really can't be of help.

The steel fortresses with thousands of tons of displacement dominate, with large caliber cannons of two to three hundred millimeters firing at each other. What can I do against that?

Moreover, I am currently diligently practicing to advance to the Blood-Exchange Realm, so I shouldn't be running around carelessly.

"Everything else is illusory; only power is truly reliable."

Lu Yao knew well that a bunch of people were flattering and supporting him, even Du Wenlan and others lowered their stance, not because of his good character or wealth but because of the strength that came with the Fetal Breath Realm.

For a moment, he actually found it hard to decide.