Dual-wielding! 100x proficiency, I'll grind my way to godhood!

The morning mist hadn't yet dissipated, but the town of Qingshi was already bustling with activity.

Steam rose from the steamer baskets of the breakfast stalls, the storyteller in the teahouse banged his gavel, and the vegetable vendors carried their wares along the street.

No one noticed the middle-aged merchant in gray clothes and with a goatee.

Chen Mo bought two meat buns from a street vendor and ate them as he walked.

He needs to find a time to get rid of these two thorns, the Li family and the Zhao family, otherwise he won't be able to sleep soundly.

but not now.

I'll go repay another favor first.

He finished the bun in a few bites, patted the crumbs off his hands, and walked towards the Zhenfu Division.

At the entrance of the Zhenfu Division, two constables were leaning against the gateposts, yawning.

One of them saw Chen Mo walking over, raised his hand to stop him, and spoke in a lazy tone without even lifting his eyelids.

"What are you doing here? This is a restricted area of ​​the Garrison Command; unauthorized personnel are not permitted to enter."

Before Chen Mo could speak, hurried footsteps suddenly came from inside the door.

Last night, the long-faced inspector strode out and slapped the back of each of the two constables on the head.

"You blind fool! This is an important guest of the adults!"

The two constables covered the back of their heads, staring blankly at the middle-aged man with a goatee dressed in gray cloth.

His clothes were made of coarse cloth, and his shoes were covered in mud; he didn't look like an honored guest at all.

The inspectors didn't give them time to be confused. They stepped aside to make way and bowed respectfully.

"Young master, the master is waiting for you in the study. I informed him of your return last night."

Chen Mo nodded and stepped across the threshold.

The inspector led the way, passing through corridors and courtyards, all the way to the door of the study.

Chen Mo pushed open the door and entered the study.

The garrison commander was sitting behind his desk reading official documents when he heard the door open and looked up.

He first looked at the unfamiliar face at the door: a gray cloth robe, a goatee, and the appearance of a traveling merchant in his forties.

Then he put down the official documents, leaned back in his chair, and lingered on Chen Mo's face for a couple of moments.

Then, smiling, he pointed to the chair opposite him.

"Young Master Zhang's disguise skills are truly exquisite. If the inspector hadn't reported it last night, I wouldn't have dared to recognize him."

Chen Mo smiled and sat down opposite the garrison commander.

His movements were casual, he didn't bow, and his attitude was the same as when he last came to the study.

He took out two bottles of Viagra from his pocket, placed them on the table, and pushed them toward the garrison commander.

"I will remember your kindness in sending men to protect my two women. It's just a small token of my appreciation, please don't think it's too little."

The garrison commander did not refuse.

He picked up the two bottles of medicine, looked at them, put them in the drawer, and then looked up, his tone more solemn than ever before.

"Young Master Zhang, it is I who should be thanking you."

He stood up, walked to the window, and turned his back to Chen Mo.

"I have been in Qingshi Town for six years. During those six years, I have been rated as excellent in the annual evaluations, but every year my transfer application has been rejected."

It's not that I don't want to leave, it's that no one in higher up speaks up for me. No matter how well I do, it's all in vain.

He turned around and looked at Chen Mo.

"The county magistrate was delighted to receive the secret medicine and inquired about my situation. Unexpectedly, things have progressed exceptionally smoothly, and the transfer order just arrived yesterday. After the new garrison commander takes office, I will return to the county office to report on my duties. I have finally taken a step up."

He paused, his tone tinged with self-deprecation and感慨.

"I have waited six long years for this step."

Chen Mo picked up his teacup but didn't drink it immediately.

"Six years of perfect performance evaluations show that you are a capable person. There are probably very few people who can hold the position of Garrison Commander for six years and still achieve perfect performance every year."

He paused.

"The county magistrate's willingness to take the initiative to inquire is not entirely due to the secret medicine. The magistrate himself has achievements and abilities; what he lacks is simply an opportunity to deliver a message or knock on the door."

My medication was merely a pretext; what truly propelled adults forward was the solid work they've done over the past six years.

The garrison commander looked at Chen Mo, remained silent for a moment, and then suddenly smiled with relief.

"Young Master Zhang always speaks in such a pleasant way."

Chen Mo smiled and took a sip of tea.

The two chatted for a few more minutes.

When the topic of the Li and Zhao families came up, the garrison commander brushed it off with a single sentence and didn't ask Chen Mo any questions.

Chen Mo didn't explain anything.

Silence itself is the answer.

The garrison commander knew that Chen Mo was behind it.

But he didn't ask or investigate.

The last time we sent people to investigate, it was just for show.

It's not worth offending Zhang Deshuai for the sake of the Li and Zhao families.

The two exchanged a smile, and simultaneously picked up their teacups, gently moving on from the topic.

Just then, the garrison commander paused in his action of putting down his teacup.

His gaze lingered on Chen Mo for a moment.

"Young Master Zhang."

He put down his teacup.

"The aura around you is different from when we last met."

Chen Mo put down his teacup and said frankly:

"Yes. I recently broke through to the Inner Strength Realm."

The garrison commander's pupils contracted sharply.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the table and remained silent for several breaths.

More than ten days.

It only took him a little over ten days to go from the Qi and Blood Realm to the Inner Strength Realm.

He believed he had good aptitude and potential, and it took him three years to advance from the Qi and Blood Realm to the Inner Strength Realm.

Then the person in front of him, in his study, told him in a very calm tone, as if he were saying that the weather was nice today, that he had "recently made a breakthrough".

He looked at Chen Mo, several thoughts racing through his mind.

In just over ten days, he progressed from the Qi and Blood Realm to the Inner Strength Realm.

This talent is unparalleled, not only in Qing Shi Town, but throughout the entire Da Yuan Dynasty.

Moreover, this person remembered the favors he received; the first thing he did upon arriving today was to express his gratitude.

It seems that his biggest gain from this trip to Qing Shi Town was being able to establish a relationship with this member of the royal family and get so close to him!

We must cherish this friendship from now on.

The garrison commander bowed respectfully to Chen Mo and offered his congratulations.

"Young Master Zhang's talent is unparalleled! Congratulations on your breakthrough!"

Chen Mo smiled, picked up his teacup, and took a sip.

"It was a lucky fluke."

The garrison commander's tone was even more solemn than before.

"If Young Master Zhang needs anything in the future, please don't hesitate to ask. I have some influence in the county government."

"With your words, I feel relieved."

Chen Mo put down his teacup, stood up, and took his leave.

"Since you are about to be promoted, I will not bother you any longer. I will visit you another day."

The garrison commander personally escorted him to the door of the study and then instructed the patrol inspector to escort him all the way to the gate.

Chen Mo walked out of the Zhenfu Division gate.

Less than an hour after chatting with the garrison commander, the sunlight had already bathed the entire street, which was now bustling with activity.

Chen Mo strode quickly in one direction, already looking forward to what was to come.

That direction leads to Director Zhou's house.

My master's wife told him to come earlier last time, so it's not too late now.

Now that he has broken through to the mid-stage of the Inner Force Realm, while his master's wife is at the early stage of the Inner Force Realm, he will easily control her this time.

Master Zhou is probably still at the martial arts school right now and won't be back until dark.

With his mind preoccupied with his master's wife's alluring figure, Chen Mo quickened his pace and soon arrived at the alley entrance.

The gate to the courtyard was exactly the same as before, still ajar.

The branches of the osmanthus tree peeked over the courtyard wall, and you could smell its familiar sweet fragrance from afar.

It's even stronger than the last time I came.

I don't know if it's because the osmanthus flowers have bloomed again, or because there's nothing else in this alley that can mask its fragrance.

Chen Mo stood at the alley entrance, straightened his collar, and took a deep breath.

Then I pushed open the gate to Director Zhou's courtyard.