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Chapter 136: The Nine Dukes are at their peak! Entering Jiangyin Prefecture, you are like a rootless duckweed, asking for power!
In an instant, the entire Ji residence was like a burning furnace.

Look at the scorching hot energy bursting out from the pores, like a burning cloud.

Qin Zhuo's face was still filled with sadness, but his body was instinctively alert and he unconsciously took two steps back.

Then he came to his senses, raised his eyebrows, and looked at the black-clothed boy in front of him in disbelief:

"This is. Wai Gang!?"

"When we last met at the 'Heavenly Sword Flow', Junior Brother had just come ashore and was only a jade skin. How come in just over a month, he has become a powerful energy!?"

"It takes at least ten years of hard work to develop inner strength. Moreover, the quality of his outer strength has surpassed mine, even though it was just a little bit affected by his emotional fluctuations at the moment."

"Could it be that one of the necessary conditions for reaching the pinnacle of Qi Sea - the Purest Qi?"

"It is said that the purest Qi can carry the power of martial arts. Only those who have achieved the status of 'Master Qi Practicing' can unleash the special secret martial arts. In the outer Qi realm, they can show the might of the martial arts."

"When ordinary outer Gang warriors activate their Gang Qi, it is usually invisible and formless."

"But Junior Brother's outer energy, once it burst out from his pores, was as red as the setting sun in the sky, filled with boiling hot steam, giving people a shuddering feeling of 'fishing in the fire'."

"This feeling."

"It's the 'Great Five Degradation Heavenly Sword' in the ancestral temple, which is said to be the only one that no one has mastered for three generations except our master. The first degrading skill is 'Calamity Fire Burning Clothes', which burns the foundation of the physical body!?"

"Junior brother, has he really mastered the 'Great Five Decaying Heavenly Sword'?!"

Qin Zhuo had a white scarf tied around his forehead, and his heart was like a raging storm.

As for Ji Xiu.

When he first heard this, his brows became cold and stern, as if there was snow in winter.

"Brother, you said that Master Duan has fallen?"

Ji Xiu chewed over these short sentences, closed his eyes, and instantly the external energy that was gushing out from his pores slowly converged, causing the temperature to drop suddenly.

This is a warrior who has cultivated the secret martial arts of the true sect level and mastered the purest energy. Just a single emotional fluctuation can cause such a big commotion!

It can be said.

Ji Xiu is now at the top of the power barrier. Ordinary people, unless they are one or two levels lower than him, don't even have the qualifications to fight him!
"What has happened in the past month since Master entered the mansion?"

"Brother, sit down."

"Speak slowly and in detail, don't miss a word."

After restraining all the energy in his body, Ji Xiu's tone was calm and his energy was solid, with no sign of emotional fluctuations.

But in Qin Zhuo's eyes.
At this moment, Ji Xiu is even more intimidating than before!

With just a little movement and a little stillness, he was able to achieve this. If my junior brother's talent had not died young, it would have been easy for him to ride on the dragon's head and establish borders in the future!

But when Qin Zhuo thought of 'Duan Chenzhou' and listened to the turmoil in recent days, his eyes couldn't help but dim.

Being gifted with extraordinary talents is a good thing, but it is also a bad thing.

For example, Uncle Duan, even though he is not as talented as his junior brother, he is still the best in the prefecture. Now all kinds of storms and waves are coming at the same time, isn't it?
He sighed, then spoke in a low, dull voice:
"After you, Junior Brother, returned on the dragon, Uncle Duan removed his name from the list and entered Jiangyin Prefecture alone."

"The first thing he did was to pick up the 'Tian Dao Gym' plaque that had been knocked down before."

"In the past, he represented his master, Wang Xuanyang, and overwhelmed the gyms established by many schools. On that peaceful gym street where people 'opened gyms and taught disciples', he established the name of the Heavenly Sword School as the number one school."

"But after Grandmaster and Uncle Duan left, these people were aggressive and took down the plaque and the building, asking Master to announce the closure of the Heavenly Sword School. The golden plaque was sealed from then on."

"This time."

"Master Duan came back and kicked off the "Master Plaques" of the six gyms with his own hands, and then hung them up again."

"Master Uncle also said that from now on, this place will be the 'root' of his lineage. It has nothing to do with the Heavenly Sword School and is only tied to him. If anyone else takes it, it will be a fight to the death!"

"Originally, this one incident alone would have been enough to cause a huge storm, but not long ago, Master Uncle and you rode a dragon to visit the mansion, shot down the flag of the fishing guild, and captured several disciples of the big guild."

"That day, several big names from the 36 trades in Jiangyin, ranked among the 'Nine Masters', happened to be waiting for a 'young lord' from Cangdu, a vassal state of a state."

"I heard that the young lord's family is a member of the Great Xuanyi. Even if they are only members of the 'county' title, they are qualified to hire private soldiers and wear armor and weapons. They are able to train giants such as the 'Buddhist Soldiers and Dharma Soldiers' of the heterodox sects!"

"For a family like that, it would be effortless to promote a business or a museum."

"The big bosses of the fishing and medicine companies had just established a relationship with him. When they returned home, they heard the bad news and flew into a rage. They wanted to settle accounts with my uncle."

“Even though on the surface, we have General Luo Daocheng watching over us, and our uncle has become a master of Qigong, so we have the capital to survive. It’s not easy for these people to take action.”

"But secretly, they used all means. First, the heads of the three industries of fishing, medicine, and firewood issued orders, asking people to step down and challenge him repeatedly, forcing him to fight frequently and unable to split his attention."

"Afterwards, they spread the word that they had colluded with 'Hun Tian Thief' and 'Zhong Huang Nie', and issued a killing order on the black market bounty list 'Xiao Jin Ku', and even invited the 'Tian Sha Xing', a ghostwriter ranked at the Tian Gang level among the Di Sha Tian Gang!"

"Even though I have never heard of this name called 'Heavenly Killer' before."

"But those who can be ranked in the Tiangang level and be recognized by the black market helmsman must at least be the "school master" level and have reached the level of Wuluo!"

"That night."

"I heard that Master Uncle was successively besieged and hunted down by one of the ten leaders of the 'Hun Tian Thief' and a envoy of the Heavenly Sovereign of Zhong Huang Nie, and finally..."

"This 'Killer Star' that came from nowhere has caused a huge bloodbath in the East Canghai Sea, leaving no trace of his body!"

Qin Zhuo spoke hurriedly as he narrated the turbulent events in Jiangyin Prefecture over the past month.

Ji Xiu's heart was filled with ripples and his eyes became increasingly indifferent.

Since he awakened his innate wisdom and came to the Great Mystery, he has been without a place to stand and his future is in danger.

Even if he has the 'Yuanshi Daolu' as his support and the root of his livelihood, this Taoist talisman cannot bring him magic out of thin air.

If it weren't for the noble Duan Chenzhou's appreciation and guidance, I would have found a way to achieve success in strengthening tendons, tempering bones, and refining skin.
Just relying on himself, and struggling in Anning County, even if he refines the mainland's treasured goods in the county, he can't break the limit and become golden skin, jade veins, mercury blood and silver marrow!

Later on, it would be even more impossible for me to have the chance to meet the daughter of the family, the young master of the water palace, or even get in touch with the famous daughter of a marquis.
Life is often like this, one step wrong, all steps wrong, but once you catch the wind, you can soar up and climb 90,000 miles!

Duan Chenzhou is the indispensable opportunity for Ji Xiu to rise to the top!

Now, hearing that one after another of his teachers were beaten to death in the city, how could he not be furious?

"The fishery medicine shop, the Taoist temple street, the thief Hun Tian, the evil Zhong Huang, and the ghostwriter of the black market, 'Tian Sha Xing'."

As Ji Xiu murmured softly, one name after another came out of his mouth. At the end, he couldn't help but sneer:
"With so many forces, how many Qi training masters will be provoked and how big a storm will it cause?"

"My master is indeed worthy of his reputation as the mighty one in the past. He caused such a big scene as soon as he entered the mansion."

Ji Xiu lowered his eyes and did not question Qin Zhuo's words.

Not to mention the background represented by these titles, they have been entrenched in Jiangyin Prefecture for dozens or even hundreds of years, and each one is very complicated.

Just the elder brother Qin Zhuo came all the way across the sea with a white scarf on his head.
If the matter was not true, the master uncle would never have asked him to come to Anning County.

"Master has made so many enemies, and he went to the 'Tian Dao Liu' beforehand and removed himself from the roster of his own school, Master Uncle..."

"He's holding a funeral for his master. Isn't he afraid of getting himself into trouble?"

Looking at the white scarf on Qin Zhuo's head, Ji Xiu asked again.

"Brother, what are you talking about?"

"Master Duan grew up under Master's watch, just like the others like me. If something happened to him, how could Master remain indifferent?"

Ji Xiu nodded, looking at the "Knife Plaque" hanging in front of the hall, which read "Daily Contemplation and Improvement of Sword Skills", with a little more recognition in his eyes.

He had noticed something when he was in Tiandao Liu before.

Grandmaster Uncle Chen He is the descendant of Chen Danding, who was given the title of Martial Saint. He was originally a legitimate successor to the Martial Saint in the ancestral temple of the Dao of Sword.

If it were today, he would not even take the disturbance in Jiangyin Prefecture seriously, and his supporters and lackeys would be able to handle it easily.

If it weren't for the years of hiding from place to place in order to avoid being seen, and if it weren't for the fact that he had joined Wang Xuanyang's sect, he should have been of the same generation as his master.

His master Duan Chenzhou was originally a fisherman's son. He was accepted as a disciple by the master. Although he was not forgiving of Wang Xuanyang verbally, he respected him in his heart. However, his uncle Chen He disagreed with the master's policy of establishing a sect and causing many disasters, which led to the seemingly "enemy" between the brothers.

But that was a problem that happened behind closed doors, in one's own home.

One could tell this just from the fact that his great uncle Chen He saw that he had comprehended the 'Great Five Decaying Heavenly Sword' and even left him the precious sword plaque that his father had kept in the bottom of the box.

If he really ignored his master, he would never do such a thing. Even if they were removed from the roster, they had been friends for decades after all.

Even if he was under pressure, there was no way he wouldn't do this funeral and wouldn't carve this debt of hatred into his heart, bit by bit!

Originally, becoming an outer Gang today was a great joyous event, but upon hearing such tragic news, Ji Xiu's mood instantly sank to the bottom.

He stood up silently, took off the knife plaque, put it on his shoulder, put on the big bow, and took a deep breath:

"Brother, let's go."

"Go to the mansion and attend the funeral!"

Ji Xiu looked at the two white flags fluttering at the side of the door. He raised his hand and tore off one of them, then tied it up immediately. His steps became heavy, as if a storm was about to come.

Seeing his calmness like a volcano erupting, Qin Zhuo couldn't help but:
"Junior brother, when Master sent me here, he said that the prefecture is not like the county, the water is much deeper!"

"The relationships inside are complicated and you have no foundation. You are young and hot-tempered. If you encounter any trouble, remember to endure it first. After burning three incense sticks and worshipping the cenotaph, it will be considered that you have fulfilled your filial piety as a disciple. All accounts will be settled after you become a great master and have become as powerful as a dragon or a tiger. Don't..."

Ji Xiu didn't even turn his head, just smiled, with a white scarf fluttering behind his head:

"Don't worry too much, brother. I know the priorities."

"The most urgent thing is to pass the entrance exam to the government academy and gain a firm foothold. When I become a 'Qigong Master' and a 'Grand Xuanfu Official', I will look forward to being conferred a title."

"It's not too late to settle the accounts."

Step over the threshold.

Ji Xiu looked towards Jiangyin Prefecture with calm eyes.

Unknown to him, he had already grasped the brocade bag that Duan Chenzhou had given him. After a moment of silence, he opened it and looked at the note with a few lines of vigorous and powerful characters written on it:
[If something unexpected happens to me, I will be patient and not cause any trouble. ]

[First, find Gu Baichuan, enter the government courtyard, and become a student. You will find a shelter and settle down. If you have any questions about cultivation, you can find the master of the school, Chen He. He is the descendant of a title, and is almost flawless. He has kept a sword hidden for thirty years and has never unsheathed it. He is capable of teaching you.]

[If you are not a great man, don't try to join a school or get involved in a sect; if you have never taken root, don't try to get involved in a big business or act on impulse. ]

【Master, Duan Chenzhou stayed. 】

After reading it word by word, Ji Xiu chuckled, then rubbed it with his fingertips and, with the help of external energy, shattered it into powder.

by his side.

Jiang Li crossed her arms and walked over quietly without anyone noticing. However, he had long understood the magical powers of this woman, so he was not surprised.

"You want to enter the mansion?"

Her eyes paused on the headscarf on Ji Xiu's forehead, and Jiang Li spoke.

"My master has passed away. As an apprentice, how can I not go to the funeral?"

Ji Xiu shattered the note, his eyes thoughtful:
"Miss Jiang, I want to ask you something."

"You are well-informed."

"Can the title of Marquis of Daxuan overpower a prefecture?"

Jiang Li was silent for a moment, then said:

"All those who are granted the title of Marquis of the Great Xuan, without exception, have made contributions to the pacification of the 'outside sects'."

"To slay a 'title level', to quell a 'title level' disaster, and to be a titled figure, these three are indispensable."

"As for whether you can suppress a prefecture."

"The titles of the six volumes of Daxuan, including official positions, titles of nobility, and fiefs, are all difficult to achieve in the previous three volumes."

"Only those who can surpass these can be called marquises."

"Among those who are granted the title of marquis, the best can 'eat a prefecture'. Do you know what that means?"

Ji Xiu looked over.

Jiang Li said calmly:

"What it means is that in this place similar to 'Jiangyin Prefecture', life and death, taking and taking, all depend on the will of this Marquis."

"The reason why the Nine Great Houses can rival the old Ten Directions Heavenly Pillars that hide the 'Secret Treasures of Human Immortals'."

"The reason is that, in addition to having many students all over the world, each of them is also because they are all 'ennobled and hereditary'!"

"Those who sit on the fortresses of Shenzhou, the states and towns of all sizes, all the princes are either related to them, or have long-standing friendships with them, or are branches of their families."

"The nine dukes are like nine blazing suns, shining brightly in Daxuan for hundreds of years. Some of them even have a legacy that can be traced back to the last millennium. Their weight is not just talk."

"If you can gain the favor of a marquis, the big banks and schools in the palace will definitely not dare to touch you no matter what you do."

"And if you can be related to me..."

"I'm afraid I'll have to rush to curry your favor."

Ji Xiu raised his eyebrows:

"That's it"

Granny Stone.

The master of the Dragon and Tiger Realm in the Beicang Marquis' Mansion was a ruthless man who had fought with Taoist and Buddhist soldiers and quelled the chaos caused by gods. It is not an exaggeration to say that such a person is the right-hand man of the marquis.

More than a month ago, such a person could condescend to come to this small county in the mountains.
Just from this point, it is enough to guess the importance of "searching mountains and seas" to that lady.

The Marquis's Mansion wanted to recruit him as a retainer, which was a very good protection trump card. At least it would not be difficult for him to gain a foothold in Jiangyin Prefecture.

But, it's not enough.

Thinking of that lady whom I have never met, the power hidden behind her is overwhelming.
"Silver-striped sharks, glass trout, black-scaled dragon carp. I heard that in the distant East Cang Sea, the aquatic species are extremely precious and are rarely seen by ordinary people. They are at the level of 'spiritual creatures' and are comparable to elixirs."

“And according to Granny Shi, fifth- and sixth-grade spiritual fish will be of great benefit to the ladies of the world.”

"Before this, I didn't realize my own value and could only be a retainer."

"And if I can increase my own bargaining chips, demonstrate my value, and catch the eye of that lady, or even the 'Marquis of Bei Cang'."

"Even if I have to face the debt of gratitude and revenge from Jiangyin Prefecture, I may still be able to stand up straight!"

Thinking of Master Duan's note, Ji Xiu's eyes turned cold:
"Master Duan, it is unreasonable to be tolerant and yield to your enemies."

"If I don't have the chips to gain a firm foothold, I won't run away."

"Instead, you should change your appearance, find a quiet place to stay until you have mastered your martial arts, and then charge into Jiangyin Prefecture to kill all your enemies, and place their heads in front of your cenotaph."

"Now, not only can I become a student of the prefecture and be qualified to take the examination for the prefectural official, but I also have the opportunity to climb up to the 'marquisate' level"

"I must go to Jiangyin Prefecture."

"I'd like to see,"

"It is me, a rootless duckweed, who is the first to fall into this dangerous place."

"Still, those big banks, big schools, and big masters bow their heads when they see me!"

I have been dealing with it for a long time.

I'd rather be me!
With this in mind, Ji Xiu settled Ji Wei down and asked the old Taoist Fan Nansong to take good care of her. He went into the mansion first, then strode to the dock with his clothes flying.

Watching the dragon 'Cang Ming Jun' emerge from the water.
Ji Xiu looked at the huge city floating on the sea with no shadow visible, and stepped onto the dragon's head!
This time, I entered Jiangyin, like a rootless duckweed, and I wanted to ask for the power of the fist!
(ps: The day before yesterday was Valentine's Day. I was quite tired yesterday and played all day. Because I haven't sorted out my thoughts on the change of volumes, I really haven't written anything. I will make up for today's work and write another chapter before midnight tomorrow morning.)
(I will make up for it this time. I won’t go to bed until I finish writing!)
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