This Dao Ancestor is too young.

Zhang Yuanzhu slowly clasped his hands together.

Boom!

The air in his palm exploded, generating a white shockwave that swept in all directions, stirring up layers of dust, and making the entire courtyard seem to tremble.

He did this without using any magic power, relying solely on his physical body.

Moreover, after half a month of training, he had already integrated the "Dog-Slaying Sword Technique" into his own skills, further improving his swordsmanship.

Even his own cultivation level improved significantly with the help of the pills.

Realm: Qi Refining Level 3 (32/100)

The half-month training has already covered one-third of the course, which is incredibly fast.

Zhang Yuanzhu sensed the various changes within himself, his arm lowered to rest on the hilt of his sword, and he looked towards the gate:

"Since you're here, come in."

As the words drifted away.

Crunch!

The door opened, and a young girl in a light blue dress walked in gracefully. Three long strands of light blue fabric cascaded down her waist, and her pretty face was adorned with a gentle smile.

"Brother Zhang, it's been half a month since I last saw you, and you've caused quite a stir."

Jiang Chuyu stopped three steps away from the boy, looking him up and down, her eyes full of admiration:

"To wipe out the Dragon Worship Society and break through to the third level of Qi Refining, that was truly spectacular."

"After more than ten years of cultivation, I have already been surpassed by Brother Zhang."

The woman murmured, her voice tinged with inexplicable emotion.

I still remember the scene when the two first met, but in just a few months, the roles of the two have reversed.

Zhang Yuanzhu gently stroked the sword hilt, feeling the coolness from his fingertips, and whispered:

"The road ahead is arduous; I am merely taking the first step."

He strode forward and sat down on the stone bench in the courtyard. With a flick of his sleeve, two cups of hot tea appeared.

The boy picked up his teacup and sipped it slowly.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, what brings you here to see me?"

Jiang Chu sat down opposite the boy, her slender hand reaching out to play with the teacup, her eyes lowered, and her red lips slightly parted:

"Since the destruction of the Dragon Worship Society, the Dragon Sacrifice has not ended as that constable had predicted, but has instead become increasingly turbulent and intense."

"We businessmen have also suffered considerable losses."

Zhang Yuanzhu frowned slightly and put down the teacup in his hand.

In that case, it is clear that the Dragon Worship Society has collapsed and failed to suppress the many forces that were colluding with each other.

As for why the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce knew these things, it seemed perfectly normal to him.

At least they can trade within the entire Immortal Soldier Valley's sphere of influence, even though the Divine Catcher Sect is far less powerful than the Azure Cloud Merchant Guild.

The woman picked up her teacup, took a small sip, and pointed out the problem:

"She lacked resolve and hesitated too much. After eradicating the Dragon Worship Society, their heads should have been displayed immediately and publicized to intimidate both inside and outside the society."

"But for some unknown reason, they were held up at the city lord's mansion for several days, causing the situation to completely spiral out of control."

Jiang Chuyu finished her tea, slowly set the jade cup down, and looked serious.

"With collusion from local forces and the Twin Dragon Palaces watching from the outside, the elders of the Chamber of Commerce judged that if no divine constable arrived, that person's fate would not be too good."

"Brother Zhang, you should make arrangements as soon as possible."

Zhang Yuanzhu rubbed the jade cup with his palm, his eyes half-closed, various thoughts surfacing in his mind, before finally falling silent.

He clasped his hands in thanks.

"Thank you for letting me know!"

Upon hearing this, the woman stood up, her smile radiant:

"Since Brother Zhang is aware of this, he should make his own choice. If he needs help, he can come to me."

"good!"

Zhang Yuanzhu stood up and lightly touched his forehead.

After a brief conversation, the woman prepared to leave.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

The boy's brow furrowed slightly:

"Enter."

As soon as he finished speaking, the burly man in heavy armor pushed open the door and stepped inside.

His heavy armor was stained with blood, and a scar appeared on his skin. His imposing presence was significantly weaker than it had been half a month ago.

The moment the burly man entered, he saw the woman in the green dress standing beside the boy. His expression showed surprise, but he respectfully inquired:

"I never expected Miss Jiang to be here."

The woman took a step to the right and moved closer to the boy:

"I have a very good personal relationship with Brother Zhang, and we have something to discuss today."

She paused, tilted her head slightly, and her beautiful eyes curved like crescent moons:

"I wonder what brings you here, Officer Tie?"

"The matter of the Divine Arrest Bureau is beyond words, and I hope Miss Jiang will not take offense."

The burly man clasped his hands in a fist salute, said nothing more, and stood like an iron statue to one side of the gate.

The girl chuckled at the sight.

"Since the constable has business with Brother Zhang, I shall take my leave now."

After bidding farewell to the boy, Jiang Chuyu left the courtyard.

Zhang Yuanzhu looked at the burly man:

"Fellow Daoist Jiang has already left. You may speak frankly now."

"The Phoenix Shop summons you. Young friend, please come with me."

"good!"

Zhang Yuanzhu nodded and did not refuse.

He also wanted to understand the situation in the city.

The two walked out of the courtyard one after the other and headed towards the city lord's mansion.

As Zhang Yuanzhu strode forward, wisps of mist formed, covering the two figures and concealing their presence.

"An interesting tactic."

The heavily armored man whispered, but did not use his magic to dispel the fog.

The two of them went straight into the city lord's mansion and arrived at a room.

Zhang Yuanzhu dispersed the water vapor around him and, at the burly man's signal, stepped into the courtyard, where he saw a woman sitting upright in the center.

Huang Jiu's expression was solemn as she tapped the stone table in front of her with her slightly bent knuckles, her eyes filled with thoughts.

After sensing the boy's arrival, she pointed to the stone chair opposite her:

"sit!"

Zhang Yuanzhu didn't stand on ceremony and sat down directly.

"What business does the constable have with me?"

The woman looked up, her eyes carefully scrutinizing the tall, slender figure:

"Half a month ago, you destroyed the Dragon Worship Society. The Divine Arresting Sect has always rewarded those who have made contributions, so you should be rewarded."

"When you leave, fellow Daoist, you may go to the treasury and choose a spiritual item."

Before the boy could reply, Huang Jiu continued speaking:

"There is one more matter that I would like to ask for your consideration, fellow Daoist."

After a pause, the woman spoke earnestly, enunciating each word clearly:

"With treacherous forces within and demons eyeing us from the outside, external aid is slow to arrive, and the sacrifice is imminent. If you were in my position, how would you handle this?"

A look of surprise appeared in Zhang Yuanzhu's eyes. You, the top constable, have come to question me, a mere Qi Refining Stage 3 cultivator.

However, the boy quickly came to his senses.

His body was relaxed, his chin resting on one hand, and his eyes were thoughtful.

After a moment, he slowly spoke:

"Among the forces in the city that are all connected, is there any that can compare to the Divine Arrest Bureau?"

Huang Jiu tapped the stone table lightly with her knuckles, announcing a series of names:

"The Wang family, the Blood Wolf Gang, the Sanyuan Martial Arts Academy, the Black Tiger Society, and..."

The woman paused, then whispered:

"From the city lord's mansion to the bottom."

In an instant, Zhang Yuanzhu's muscles tensed, his gaze fixed on the woman, and the Transformation Dragon Realm in his storage bag trembled, as if it might self-destruct at any moment.

"The City Lord's Mansion is the City Lord's Mansion, and the Divine Arrest Bureau is the Divine Arrest Bureau. The two have never been the same."

"Everyone in the City Lord's Mansion supports the Dragon Sacrifice, except for me."

Huang Jiu's voice was calm, yet undeniably firm.

After an unknown amount of time, realizing that the woman still showed no intention of making a move, he began to believe that what she said might be true.

In that case, it's no wonder that the other side didn't make any big moves after destroying the Dragon Worship Society; they were clearly held back by the forces within the City Lord's Mansion.

Call ~

Things are in trouble!

However, there's still room for maneuver!

Zhang Yuanzhu's eyes were deep as he uttered each word slowly and deliberately:

"At this point, the best opportunity has passed; now there's only one word left..."

He slowly stood up, looked towards the river in the east of the city, and exhaled slowly:

"kill!"

"Kill the snake!!"