Even in his twilight years, he swept through the chaotic army of ten thousand warriors!

He seemed to see a lurking, ferocious tiger, roaring and opening its blood-red maw to pounce on him!

His blood and qi surged within him, and Liu Zheng's eyes were filled with disbelief.

This achievement...

What level have they reached?

【Guiyuan Gong (Beginner's Guide)】

[Progress: 6/1000]

[Effect: Full of energy and vitality, like a tiger roaring and a dragon howling!]

Ji Yan let out a deep breath, settled into his stance, and focused intently on this newly learned technique.

"Shenwan" means "spiritually complete" or "spiritually perfect".

Abundant Qi means that one's Qi and blood are plentiful!

He was already exhausted after a day of practice.

But just after finishing that introductory round, a warm current suddenly surged through my limbs and bones, slowly flowing along my meridians...

He could clearly sense that the meager qi and blood in his body were steadily growing stronger, and as it flowed, it was faintly carrying the majestic momentum of dragons roaring and tigers howling.

Right now, his qi and blood are still insufficient; even a skilled cook can't cook without rice. Once he overcomes this hurdle…

Every move they make is likely to have a deterrent effect!

This skill is harder to master than archery or hunting, but its effects are astonishing.

It was only because of this unexpected guest that he actually wanted to continue...

Gather your energy, lift your legs, and go back inside to pour yourself two cups of cool tea.

"My lord, if you don't mind..."

"Want a drink to soothe your throat?"

After saying that, he took two big gulps of water, feeling refreshed.

He knew very well that this was a master, but under the effect of the hunting technique, he had nowhere to hide.

He also had a guess about the identity of the person who came; he figured it was just that Wang Long was worried and had sent a spy...

Or perhaps Zhou Cheng and Li Juyao were more well-informed than expected and had already noticed the unusual arrangement of the people.

But whoever it was, that shoulder bump he just made...

They must have been quite intimidated, right?

As he expected, Liu Zheng, who had been practicing stances for quite some time, still couldn't recover for a long time.

For a moment, he began to understand Liu Zhe...

No, he still doesn't understand!

How could Liu Zhe so calmly ask for just one of Zhou Cheng's fingers?!

This person isn't a genius at all, it's more like...

It's no exaggeration to call it a treasure trove!

Hearing a voice calling him to have tea, he forced himself to calm down, but also made up his mind about one thing.

Liu Zhe couldn't handle this person...

He needs to come!

Entering the simple hut, he saw nothing but a bow on the weapons rack.

He was furious!

What's wrong with Liu Zhe? Even if this genius's room isn't filled with rare treasures, shouldn't it at least have a shelf full of blood wine and monster meat?

After practicing the exercises, not a single medicine to strengthen the body and replenish vital energy was found...

"We've only been here a few days, and this is all we have. Please forgive us for the poor hospitality."

"I don't know..."

After drinking his tea, Ji Yan looked up and gazed kindly at the person opposite him.

"Sir, where do you come from?"

Liu Zheng cupped his hands in greeting and answered truthfully.

"Liu Zheng, Commander-in-Chief of Qingshui Garrison."

"I have come uninvited late at night, disturbing Professor Ji's peaceful retreat. Please forgive me!"

Originally, one was a captain and the other a new recruit; their statuses were worlds apart.

Even Liu Zheng himself didn't realize that he subconsciously adopted the attitude of a junior when talking to Ji Yan.

Ji Yan was taken aback. Even though he was usually very composed, he couldn't sit still after hearing this.

"His Excellency, Commander-in-Chief..."

He sounded somewhat surprised. "How about we go outside and go through the usual welcoming process for me?"

Ji Yan really couldn't understand why the captain was coming to him...

Could it be that she's in cahoots with Wang Long?

"Hahaha!"

Liu Zheng laughed heartily, his tone becoming increasingly humble, "Old Ji really knows how to joke!"

"It's the younger generation who's bothering us so late at night!"

Seeing that he was approachable, Ji Yan got straight to the point.

"There are no seniors or juniors in the military. I'm just a new recruit..."

"I wonder what business the commander has with a new recruit like myself?"

In fact, Liu Zheng was also thinking about it...

He can't exactly say, "My brother almost died, so I've come to see what made him so obsessed," can he?

But as his gaze wandered, he suddenly realized…

The night is already deep.

So, his visit tonight...

My heart skipped a beat, but a new idea also came to me.

Looking up at Ji Yan, his expression turned serious, and he already had an explanation.

"That's why I've come here..."

"Does Elder Ji know that your Banner Officer Liu nearly lost his life while spying on the Zhou residence at night because of you?"

Ji Yan paused for a moment, then frowned and nodded.

"Today, Ma Wu said that when he was just a teacher..."

"I guessed a bit of it."

Liu Zheng sighed softly, his tone heavy.

"But it's not that he was rash, it's just that..."

"In truth, the Qingshui Guard is neither too big nor too small... yet it is deeply entrenched and rife with undercurrents."

Ji Yan nodded; he had already sensed some of it at the Wang residence today.

But he didn't say much, only gesturing for Liu Zheng to continue speaking.

"To be honest, Elder Ji's unparalleled talent is..."

Liu Zheng spoke sincerely and frankly, "Let alone others, even I would covet it if I saw it!"

"But now that it's already been revealed, there's no way this can be resolved peacefully..."

Ji Yan pondered for a moment, wanting to say that he already had a solution.

Putting everything else aside, having defeated Wang Long today, his cultivation path should be smooth sailing from now on...

That was at least until he and Wang Long completely fell out.

However, with the idea that the more information he gathered, the better he could protect himself in this murky water, he was willing to listen to Liu Zheng's suggestion.

Surely a high-ranking officer can't just come to visit late at night to say something so trivial, can he?

So he tentatively asked, "Could it be that even a dignified captain can't protect this old man?"

Liu Zheng looked at Ji Yan for a long time before speaking.

"It can't be saved."

"But there is one person who can protect you."

A glint flashed in Ji Yan's eyes, and he quickly cupped his hands and asked, "Please enlighten me, Commander, I am willing to hear the details."

"Old Ji has lived his whole life in Qingshui County, so he should be familiar with this name..."

Liu Zheng slowly uttered two words, his tone carrying a hint of respect.

"Unraveling emptiness."

"Master of Void Resolve?"

Ji Yan rubbed his ears, thinking for a moment that he had misheard.

He was certainly familiar with that name...

It's not just that it's familiar; this name has been called out thousands and thousands of times in the hearts of every poor family!

There was once a temple in Qingshui County called Ping'an Temple.

It had been abandoned due to years of famine, but then a monk named Jiekong came...

In times of disaster, the imperial court should, in principle, send people to provide disaster relief.

But the money was embezzled at each level, and by the time it reached them, they could hardly find a drop of rice porridge...

But whenever people were desperate, they would always see him set up a porridge shop.

In years when epidemics raged, he personally tasted hundreds of herbs, brewed medicinal soups, and traveled through the streets and alleys to treat poor and sick patients.

On another occasion in the twelfth lunar month, he took off his monk's robe and wrapped it around a frozen child...

After that, an orphanage was opened every year, and children under the age of ten could be sent there.

He then used his reputation to find wealthy families to place the children in...

This name is familiar to every resident of Qingshui.