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

The garrison commander, Wang Fucheng, stood outside the door, dressed in a neat plain-colored robe, carrying a dark red brocade box in his hand, without a single attendant behind him.

Upon seeing the door open, he immediately bowed slightly, displaying impeccable manners.

"Young master, I apologize for disturbing you."

He completely lost his usual air of authority as a garrison commander, instead displaying a degree of respect and speaking in a humble and restrained tone.

Chen Mo stepped aside and spoke calmly.

"Lord Wang, please come in."

Wang Fucheng stepped into the courtyard, walked to the stone table, but did not sit down rashly.

Instead, he waited for Chen Mo to sit down first before bowing and taking up half of the stool, behaving very humbly as a guest of honor.

"Young Master Zhang, I have come today specifically to bid you farewell."

He spoke respectfully, without uttering a single unnecessary word of politeness.

"The new garrison commander has arrived ahead of schedule, and all handover matters have been completed. I will set off for the county seat before dawn tomorrow to take up my post."

Chen Mo poured him a cup of hot tea and pushed it in front of him.

"It's a good thing that your career is going smoothly."

"Thank you for your kind words, young master."

Wang Fucheng took the teacup with both hands, touched it lightly to his nose, but did not dare to drink it first.

"Before leaving, I have come to bid you farewell, young master. If you ever go to the county town in the future, and if you need anything, just send someone to the county governor's office to find me. I will do anything I can, even if it means going through fire and water.

These words clearly indicated an attempt to surrender to Chen Mo.

Chen Mo nodded slightly. What identity had he imagined for himself?

"Thank you for your trouble, sir."

Seeing that Chen Mo's expression was calm, Wang Fucheng was relieved and picked up the brocade box on the table with both hands, handing it to Chen Mo.

"Young master, this is a small gift from me; please accept it."

"You're too kind, sir."

Chen Mo took the mirror box.

"Young master, you must not say that. This item is just what you need."

Wang Fucheng lowered his eyes.

"This brocade box contains six Qi Condensation Pills, which I kept when I broke through to the Qi Control Realm. These pills are extremely effective at condensing internal energy and stabilizing one's realm. I have treasured them for over ten years and have never been willing to take them."

He glanced at Chen Mo quickly, then looked down again.

"With your royal talent, young master, breaking through to the Qi Control Realm is only a matter of time, at the fastest it will be a year, at the slowest it will be two years. Consider this pill as my small gift to congratulate you on your breakthrough in advance. Please do not find it offensive."

Chen Mo raised an eyebrow.

royal?

Good heavens, they actually imagined him to be royalty!

No wonder he spoke so humbly today, not daring to be condescending at all.

Then he'll just have to keep pretending, albeit reluctantly.

Since Wang Fucheng intends to befriend him and surrender, he should also demonstrate some value beyond his official status.

Chen Mo opened the brocade box, and a rich medicinal fragrance wafted out. He then closed the box.

"In that case, I will accept it."

"It is my honor to serve you, sir."

Wang Fucheng then picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and was about to say something to say goodbye when he heard Chen Mo speak in a calm tone.

"This gift is sent at just the right time."

Wang Fucheng was taken aback and asked respectfully.

"What do you mean by that, young master?"

Chen Mo raised his eyes, his tone calm and indifferent.

"I just broke through to the Qi Control Realm today."

Upon hearing this, Wang Fucheng tightened his grip on the teacup.

"Young master... are you perhaps toying with me?"

Even if he believed that Chen Mo was a member of the royal family and had exceptional talent, he would never have imagined that the other party could break through to such a fast pace.

Chen Mo didn't say much, but slowly raised his right hand and placed it flat on the stone table.

In an instant, a wisp of pure, invisible internal energy floated in his palm, causing the air to distort slightly.

That unique aura belonging to cultivators at the Qi Control Realm spread out without reservation.

Wang Fucheng's pupils contracted slightly, his body leaned forward a little, and his face was full of shock.

He was a mid-stage Qi Control Realm cultivator and would never mistake the aura of such a realm.

The royal prince before us had actually advanced from the Inner Strength Realm to the Qi Control Realm in just a few days!

Unheard of!

The courtyard was quiet for a couple of breaths before Wang Fucheng finally suppressed the raging storm in his heart.

"Young Master's talent is extraordinary, truly worthy of being a member of the imperial family. Such a speed of breakthrough is rare in the world. I... am completely convinced."

He calmed himself down, picked up the teapot, carefully filled Chen Mo's teacup, and then poured some for himself.

"To be honest, young master, it took me a full ten years to cultivate from the Inner Strength Realm to the Qi Control Realm. During those ten years, I dared not slack off in the slightest, and only then did I barely break through."

"Young master, you have traversed the path of my ten years of cultivation in just a few days. I can only look up to you in the dust with such talent."

He picked up his teacup, bowed slightly to Chen Mo, and spoke in a solemn tone.

"Today, I am truly convinced by you, young master."

Chen Mo picked up his teacup and gently clinked it against his.

He then took out two porcelain bottles from his bosom and pushed them in front of Wang Fucheng.

"You gave me a generous gift, so I'll return the favor with two bottles of secret medicine. You'll still need them when you get to the county town."

Wang Fucheng took it with both hands and carefully put it into his sleeve.

"Thank you for your generous gift, young master."

The two took another sip of tea, and Wang Fucheng's expression gradually became serious as he spoke respectfully.

"Young master, there is something I must tell you truthfully, concerning your future safety in Qing Shi Town."

"Please feel free to speak."

"The person who succeeded as the new garrison commander of Qing Shi Town is named Shen Ze. He is in his early thirties and his cultivation level is at the early stage of the Qi Control Realm."

Wang Fucheng lowered his voice.

"Shen Ze comes from the prestigious Shen family of the county town. His uncle holds an important position in the court and has a very deep foundation. His trip to Qing Shi Town is just for training and experience. At most, he will be promoted in a year or two."

He spoke with a hint of concern, offering his reminder.

"Shen Ze has been pampered by his family since childhood. He is young and arrogant, always valuing family background and having no taste of hardship. He has always acted recklessly."

"Although the young master is of noble status, he has never revealed his royal lineage. Shen Ze is unaware of this and will surely judge people based on their social standing. I am worried that after he takes office, he may provoke the young master for no reason and cause you trouble."

"This man relies on his family's power and doesn't follow the usual rules. Young master, you must be extra careful when dealing with him in the future, and don't let him disturb your peace."

After listening, Chen Mo remained completely calm and responded indifferently.

"I understand, thank you for reminding me, I'm aware of it."

Seeing that Chen Mo had taken it to heart, Wang Fucheng stood up and bowed to Chen Mo.

"In that case, I will not disturb your cultivation any longer. I will take my leave now and wish you all the best in the future."

Chen Mo got up and saw him to the courtyard gate.

Wang Fucheng took a few steps, then stopped, turned around, and bowed slightly to Chen Mo.

"If you ever go to the county town in the future, please remember to look for me. I will be ready to give you any instructions."

"Okay, see you in the county town."

Wang Fucheng said no more, bowed and took two steps back before turning and walking into the twilight alley.

Chen Mo closed the courtyard gate, turned around and went back into the courtyard. He placed the Ningyuan Pill box on the stone table and looked up at the deepening night.

With Wang Fucheng leaving tomorrow and Shen Ze officially taking over as the garrison commander, the power structure of Qingshi Town is about to be rewritten.

Being at the early stage of the Qi Control Realm does not prevent him from taking action against the Zhao and Li families.

Besides, if they wait until night to make their move, using weapons like Barrett grenades, C4, grenades, and RPGs, who would know it was him?

The six pills Wang Fucheng sent weren't enough for a breakthrough; the most important thing right now was to get started quickly.

If they wait even a day, the Zhao family might lose one less pill!

Let's get started tomorrow night!

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