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Such continuous movements allow the major tendons in the body to stretch, making the exertion of force smoother and less obstructed.
Her movements were as agile as a swimming dragon, and her feet as light as a tiger's...
Li Dao's every movement was skillful, as if he had been tempered a thousand times. With each sway of his posture, there was a whistling sound of wind, which could be described as powerful and vigorous.
The Dragon-Tiger Body Refining Technique was created by Li Dao, and his understanding of the technique was naturally unparalleled.
It can be said that even if someone later cultivates this technique, they will not be able to surpass Li Dao, because he is the founder of the technique.
Of course, it is also possible that some exceptionally talented individuals may create their own unique cultivation methods based on this manual.
After all, everyone's path is different.
All roads lead to Rome; any road that gets you to Rome is a good road.
By the time Li Dao finished performing the twelve moves, the sun had already risen, and the gray sky began to clear.
"Today is Monday, there are a lot of people around, and it's just getting light, so we can go down the mountain to set up our stalls."
Li Dao's forehead was covered in sweat, his face was rosy, and his breathing was disordered from just finishing his cultivation, but it didn't seem to have any effect.
Li Dao adjusted his breathing slightly, and his breathing gradually became steady. He then took a sip of water to moisten his throat before leaving the Taoist temple.
There are steps on the mountain, which the old man paid for to build.
Li Dao descended the mountain step by step, his body as light and agile as a dragon, his steps light and steady, each step landing precisely on the steps, and then gradually disappearing into the distance.
Juxia City is quite far from Longyun Taoist Temple. It takes nearly half an hour by car to get to the city center, or it takes more than two hours to walk there.
This time, however, Li Dao did not plan to take a car. With the Dragon Tiger Body Refining Technique, walking was easy and comfortable.
The Dragon Tiger Body Refining Technique primarily focuses on body refinement, but it also includes one or two movement techniques.
After all, whether it's a dragon or a tiger, they are both adept at moving through the clouds and wind. A dragon can travel a thousand miles, while a tiger leaves no trace.
The body techniques in the Dragon-Tiger Body Refining Technique are "Dragon Soaring Through the Clouds" and "Tiger Treading the Wind".
Now, Li Dao has combined the ideas of the two movement techniques to create a new movement technique—the Dragon-Tiger Heavenly Gang Steps, which truly interprets what it means to walk like a dragon and move like a tiger.
There is a wide driveway next to it, with occasional vehicles passing by.
During this time, some drivers saw a young Taoist priest walking by the roadside and would stop to offer him a ride, but he refused.
Of course, Li Dao refused because he realized that walking with the Dragon Tiger Heavenly Gang Step would unintentionally strengthen his muscles and bones.
This can be clearly seen from the Taoist robe.
Even though the autumn breeze was cool, Li Dao's Taoist robe was still soaked with sweat, and his face was rosy and radiant, as if he had taken a super tonic.
Energy molecules floating in the air involuntarily enter the body through the nasal cavity.
Instantly, the Qi and blood, or blood, are stimulated by energy, becoming as hot and scalding as boiling water, constantly absorbing the incoming energy.
Although it cannot compare to the tempering effect of the Dragon Tiger Body Refining Technique, it is much better than the natural breathing method, at least it does not require going into the forest to cultivate.
"I never expected that the movement technique I created unintentionally would be so effective the first time I used it."
Li Dao thought to himself, but he only felt a sticky sensation on his body, so he felt that this movement technique was barely acceptable.
After all, he created this movement technique to travel, but before he even arrived at his destination, he ended up covered in sticky residue.
While it can improve physical fitness, you can't go out soaking wet every time, can you?
That would severely damage the image of the abbot of Longyun Taoist Temple.
"Once we get to the city, I'll sell the sachets and then buy a few sets of clothes that fit."
Li Dao sighed softly, but did not stop his pace. In fact, he moved even faster, the wind whistling past him.
Each step he took left no trace, yet his figure could leap three or four feet away, his soaked Taoist robe fluttering wildly, producing a sound similar to a sonic boom.
After traveling an unknown distance, as the sun began to set, Li Dao finally saw the outline of Juxia City.
Gradually, his pace slowed, allowing the blood and energy within him to evaporate and soak his Taoist robe.
It wasn't until he entered Juxia City that his Taoist robe dried out, and his ruddy complexion gradually faded.
Chapter 4 Ge Xiaolun
"Good morning, boss."
Li Dao continued to set up his stall next to the steamed bun shop from yesterday. He greeted the shop owner and then took out a piece of yellow cloth about three feet long from his sleeve and spread it on the ground.
Then, he took out the sachets he had rushed to make the night before from his Taoist robe, and arranged them neatly on the yellow cloth, just like the peace sachets he had sold yesterday.
"Taoist priest, out setting up your stall again? Have you had breakfast yet? Want a couple of steamed buns?"
When the steamed bun shop owner saw that it was the young Taoist priest from yesterday, he immediately picked up a low stool next to him and handed it over with a smile.
Li Dao rubbed his stomach, having used the Dragon-Tiger Heavenly Step to speed up his journey, which had consumed a considerable amount of energy. He decided to eat something to replenish his energy: "Then give me five meat buns, I'm a little hungry from traveling."
Upon hearing this, the steamed bun shop owner packed up five meat buns and handed them over.
Li Dao took the bag, paid the money, and then walked back to his stall and sat down. Before long, many people gathered around the stall out of curiosity.
However, not many people wanted to buy them, and only a few sachets were sold by the afternoon.
Even so, Li Dao still made a net profit of over two hundred.
"If I keep making money like this, I'll be able to pay off my debts in less than two or three years."
Li Dao thought to himself, then returned the stool to the steamed bun shop owner, said goodbye, packed up his stall, and left.
Li Dao did not return directly to the Taoist temple, but went to a nearby restaurant to treat himself.
After all, practicing martial arts requires not only talent and comprehension, but also adequate nutrition; otherwise, one will eventually deplete their body.
Li Dao could repay the bank loan slowly, but he didn't want to compromise his livelihood.
Having been given a second chance at life, of course I should do whatever I want.
However, such freedom is not sustainable.
Because in two or three years, the Taotie will launch a full-scale invasion of the Earth. The current peaceful and prosperous life is just the calm before the storm.
Li Dao walked into a restaurant he liked. The restaurant was almost empty, but a young man was sitting in the corner with unfocused eyes and occasionally chuckled to himself.
Li Dao didn't pay much attention, ordered a braised rice bowl, and sat down next to the young man.
The young man seemed to notice someone approaching, so he quickly stopped grinning and turned to look at the person sitting at the next table with a serious expression.
"Wow, he's a young Taoist priest."
Upon seeing that it was a young Taoist priest, the young man seemed to have made up his mind. He suddenly stood up, and the young Taoist priest looked at him as if he had sensed something.
When the young man saw the young Taoist priest looking over, he scratched the back of his head, smiled awkwardly, and then sat down opposite him: "Hehe, greetings, Taoist priest."
Li Dao looked at the young man in front of him, who seemed a bit naive, and smiled as he nodded slightly.
Although they didn't know why the young man had suddenly sat down, they didn't try to shoo him away, after all, one doesn't hit a smiling face.
The scene was somewhat quiet and awkward.
"Um... Daoist Master, I... I recently met a beautiful girl."
The young man scratched the back of his head, looked at the young Taoist priest in front of him, and seeing that the other party looked like he was going to continue, he paused for a moment and continued, "So I would like to ask the Taoist priest to help me calculate my marriage."
"How to predict one's marriage prospects?"
Li Dao sized up the young man, listened to his words, and smiled: "Name, date of birth."
"Ge Xiaolun, his birth date and time are..."
Ge Xiaolun said.
"Ge Xiaolun?"
Li Dao's eyes showed a slight surprise, but looking at the other person's silly attitude, it wasn't hard to guess.
As for why he didn't guess the other person immediately, it was simply because he didn't want to recall the plot he had seen in his previous life. Since he had already transmigrated, he would meet the other person sooner or later, so he decided to let things take their course.
Li Dao didn't keep Ge Xiaolun waiting long. He pinched his fingers a few times, and under the other's hopeful yet somewhat apprehensive gaze, he spoke up: "Your emotional path is winding, yet there is still a glimmer of hope."
Upon hearing this, Ge Xiaolun's eyes changed, and he said in disbelief, "Daoist, could you have miscalculated? She, I, I can feel it, she is the girl I've been waiting for all my life."
Li Dao chuckled: "I haven't finished speaking, why are you in such a hurry?"
"Then, Daoist Master, please continue." Ge Xiaolun felt so embarrassed he wanted to disappear into a crack.
"Although your emotional path has been winding and arduous, another romantic relationship has intervened, and your first relationship has diverged from yours, so..."
At this point, the meaning is self-evident.
The relationship has broken down.
"No, Daoist Master, how did my relationship break down? And what's with this second marriage? I'm not the kind of fickle person, what... what is all this about?"
Upon hearing this, Ge Xiaolun was stunned and became somewhat incoherent.
“Layman, look at you, you’re getting anxious again.” Li Dao said with a smile as he looked at Ge Xiaolun.
Indeed, you're not a womanizer, but you can't resist Angel Yan protecting you with her life! What man could resist such a choice?
One is proud and doesn't take the initiative, while the other is proactive and will protect you at all costs.
There are two choices; even a fool knows which one to choose.
Only a cowardly and simple-minded guy like Ge Xiaolun would be so greedy, wanting more than he has, and wavering between options.
If it weren't for the angel's unwavering loyalty to love, he probably would have ended up with nothing.
"Please, Taoist priest, show me the way."
As he spoke, Ge Xiaolun pulled out two large bills from his pocket. This was his food money for half a month, but for the sake of love, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and hand over the two hundred bills.
Li Dao put the two hundred bills into his sleeve and wrote four characters on the table with his finger.
"Thank you, Taoist Master."
Ge Xiaolun understood immediately, thanked him, and prepared to leave.
Having finally found a lucrative opportunity, Li Dao was not about to let it slip by: "Layman, I have some talismans here for protection and safety. Would you like to buy some to give to your family?"
"But Taoist priest, I don't have any money on me. How about I wait until next month when I have money to buy it?"
"Don't worry, my amulets are not expensive, only twenty-five yuan. You can buy a few to give to the girls you like, or to express your feelings."