Starting from the pharmacy, he grew into a martial saint among men.

In fact, the instructors at the martial arts school have already explained how to properly perform the "knock on the gate" ritual.

It is said that once the Qi and blood are fully accumulated, they will naturally be able to break through the barriers.

It's that simple.

However, Tang Sinian had inferior physical constitution and knew that the success rate of those with inferior physical constitution in breaking through the barrier was extremely low, so he was extremely insecure.

Therefore, he wanted to ask Chu Hong if he had any tips.

Chu Hong shook his head; he didn't have any secrets.

It's simply because there's a control panel available, so there are no bottlenecks.

But seeing Tang Sinian's expectant eyes, Chu Hong still said:

"First of all, you must believe in yourself. So what if you have inferior aptitude? You can still defy fate and change your destiny."

"Secondly, you need to properly cultivate your Qi and blood, and you will naturally succeed in the future."

Tang Sinian nodded as if he understood but not quite.

He understands how to refine one's Qi and blood.

But if you believe you can succeed, does that guarantee success?

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The next day, Tang Sinian packed his bags and told Chu Hong that he was going back for a few days.

He said he needed to adjust his state and would try again after he returned.

Chu Hong continued practicing martial arts.

Before long, the martial arts school disciples who had gone out returned one after another.

"Senior Brother Pang is too strong. He killed three Dark Force cultivators and several Open Force cultivators all by himself."

"You don't know, do you? The county magistrate personally promised that once he becomes famous in the martial arts examination, Senior Brother Pang can directly join the Yunxi Army as a commander."

"Now, Senior Brother Pang can really do whatever he wants in our county!"

The disciples returned one after another, and they began to talk about what they had gained and what they had seen and heard on the trip.

Pang Hai, in particular, distinguished himself in the bandit suppression campaign and was highly regarded by the county magistrate.

This truly brought great honor to Chengfeng Martial Arts School.

Besides him, the other disciples also gained a lot.

I used my merits to exchange for various resources such as Qi and Blood Pills. Once I digest them, my strength will increase significantly.

In the center of the crowd, surrounded by admirers, Pang Hai slowly entered the martial arts hall.

As they walked, a chilling aura swept over them, its imposing presence overwhelming.

His gaze swept over Chu Hong, who was practicing his boxing, and his face showed disdain:

"If you don't dare to leave the city to fight, and instead hide in your martial arts school practicing behind closed doors, what kind of future can you have?"

"With such cowardice, what's the use of practicing martial arts? You might as well go back and inherit the pharmacy and become a useless doctor."

The disciples echoed their sentiments, mocking them relentlessly.

But Chu Hong kept his eyes straight ahead, completely ignoring the breeze, and remained unmoved.

Pang Hai's expression darkened upon seeing this.

After the martial arts exchange, he received an order.

Keep a close eye on the disciples in the martial arts school, and report any suspicious individuals as soon as possible.

Pang Hai quietly inquired with the higher-ups within the sect, and the answer he received shocked him.

It is said that the Holy Venerable had a premonition and foresaw that the Worry-Free Sect would face annihilation.

The key figure in the calamity came from a county under the jurisdiction of Qinglong Prefecture.

Yunxi, Huang'an and other counties are among the key areas under observation.

For some reason, he had an inexplicable feeling that Chu Hong was the one who would bring disaster.

In addition, Senior Sister Song fell in love with Chu Hong and stole his beloved, which made him very dissatisfied.

Therefore, he planned to use someone else to do his dirty work.

The original plan was to take advantage of Chu Hong's bandit suppression campaign to have the sect eliminate him.

But to my surprise, the other party was like a tortoise and wouldn't come out at all.

However, thinking about the sect's grand plans and the increasingly imminent martial arts training, a new idea popped into his mind.

After Pang Hai left in frustration, the disciples began to talk amongst themselves again.

Some say that among those mountain bandits, many were actually elites of the Worry-Free Sect.

If the Yunxi Army hadn't acted in time, the consequences of waiting for the Wuyou Sect's attack would have been unimaginable.

"Junior Brother Chu, it's a good thing we didn't go. The battlefield is too chaotic; some people are even secretly attacking their own people."

Even the instructors are dead.

Xiao Yi walked over quickly, full of relief.

He told Chu Hong that the disciples of the Hong Family Martial Arts School would scheme against the Chengfeng Martial Arts School whenever they had the chance.

As a result, several disciples of Chengfeng Martial Arts School died inexplicably, especially the powerful instructor Li Hu, who lost his life.

He was Zhuang Chengfeng's fifth disciple, a master of internal strength, yet he was tricked and killed.

Of course, the fight at Chengfeng Martial Arts School was equally intense, with the exchanges being particularly fierce.

Chu Hong felt deeply fortunate for his decision.

"Senior Brother Xiao, if possible, it would be best if we didn't leave the city anytime soon."

"We can't leave the city," Senior Brother Xiao shook his head and said with a wry smile, "The escort agency has come up with a job, and we might have to go to Huang'an County."

"Huang'an County?!"

"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded.

"Huang'an County is teeming with bandits and members of the Wuyou Cult. If we go there... what's the difference between that and suicide?"

Chu Hong frowned, looking puzzled.

"I don't know the specifics either. Commander Shi sent someone to invite us over. Let's go and take a look first."

If you accept benefits from the security escort agency, you have to work for them.

Without further delay, the two headed straight for Dawei Escort Agency.

As soon as Chu Hong arrived at the training ground, he felt a sense of oppression.

More than a hundred bodyguards gathered together, all with somber expressions, their eyes filled with worry as they talked.

Team leaders Shi Yi and others stood on the front platform, their expressions solemn.

Upon seeing Chu Hong, he nodded slightly, but there was no sign of relief in his eyes.

A moment later, all the recalled bodyguards had arrived.

Shi Yi cleared his throat and said in a deep voice:

"Gentlemen, our escort agency has received a major order from the county government, with the destination being Huang'an County."

"The journey is not far, but it is very dangerous. We need everyone's help to complete this mission."

The moment the words left his mouth, the already oppressive atmosphere instantly shattered.

"Huang'an County? Why would we go to that dead zone now?!"

"The Worry-Free Cult has amassed tens of thousands of followers to launch a surprise attack on the city. If we, a mere hundred or so, go, it's simply suicide!"

"They actually dared to accept this kind of smuggling? Are they crazy for money? Don't they value our lives?"

Amidst the explosive discussion, Du Xingzhou suddenly stood up and shouted sternly:

"Team Leader Shi, I'm not taking any more escort missions in Huang'an County. You can go there yourselves! I just want to live!"

As soon as he finished speaking, most of the bodyguards echoed his sentiments.

Nobody wants to go to a place where they are sure to die.

Even Chu Hong had the same idea.

If possible, he did not want to risk going to Huang'an County.

What puzzled him even more was that, since the county government's shipment of goods was so important, why not send the Yunxi Army to take it over?

But no one could answer his questions.

Just then, a cold gaze swept across the entire room.

A sense of unease settled over everyone.

Those martial artists who had not yet knocked on the gate even had their legs go weak and knelt down with a thud.

A middle-aged man slowly walked out from one side of the training ground.

He wasn't particularly tall and looked quite ordinary, but he weighed heavily on everyone's hearts like a mountain.

It was none other than Shi Potian, the head of the Dawei Escort Agency and a master of the Transformation Realm.

His gaze was indifferent as he swept over everyone, his voice like a heavy hammer:

"This important shipment concerns the safety of Huang'an County and the future of Yunxi County; we must go!"

"Anyone who retreats in the face of battle will be dealt with according to the rules of the escort agency."

"Those who wish to go will be given twenty taels of silver on the spot to settle down; if they are fortunate enough to return, they will be rewarded according to their merits; if there are any deaths or injuries, they will all be compensated three times the amount!"

"It is certainly dangerous, but we have also arranged for people to have preliminary communication with them, so there should be no problem."

"I will personally oversee the operation. Do you have any further questions?"

Under the oppressive force of the Transformation Realm, no one dared to utter a word.

According to the rules of the escort agency, those who desert during the mission will have their contracts terminated.

But if you think that this will get you out of danger, you're overthinking it.

After the contract is terminated, the escort agency will make the reasons for the termination public.

As a result, this person's reputation will be severely damaged locally, he will be scorned by everyone, and no power will dare to use him again.

In the end, the only option was to leave for a distant land.

Chu Hong pondered in his heart.

Since the escort agency dared to accept this mission, they must have been quite confident that they could successfully transport the goods, not to mention that they also had a master of internal energy to back them up.

Overall, the chances of survival are still quite high.

Moreover, he had mastered the Swift Wind Step technique to a minor level, so even if he encountered danger, he was confident he could escape.

By any measure, it's more suitable to go and escort the goods.

"Since there are no objections, then we will set off three days from now at Chen Shi (7-9 AM)!"