I'm already invincible, and you're telling me I just logged in?

"Xu Yan, you just did a good job, why do you look so unhappy?"

Xu Yan remained mostly silent during the patrol, and he didn't respond to Zhou Tong's casual remarks.

He looked like he had something on his mind.

"Xu Yan, let me show you the martial arts I earned with my merits!"

"..."

Xu Yan snapped out of her daze, glanced at it, and for a moment didn't know what to say.

The martial arts manual that Zhou Tong exchanged was the same dagger martial arts manual that he had given to Chen Xuan that day.

Xuan level low grade.

Indeed, people cannot share the same joys and sorrows.

Xu Yan can now more or less understand Xu Yun's feelings when he taught him the sword technique.

In this world where most martial arts are monopolized by powerful families and the imperial court.

What the upper class casually tosses aside is seen as a rare and precious opportunity by the lower class.

Xu Yan nodded: "That's right, this martial art emphasizes movement and speed, which suits you quite well."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Tong's smile deepened, as if someone had guessed his thoughts.

As he walked, he flipped through the booklet and began to practice his moves, as if he wanted to learn a few tricks right there on the street.

Unfortunately, Zhou Tong didn't have a cheat code or the comprehension of Xu Yan; he would need at least half a month to get the hang of it.

The night market was brightly lit. Xu Yan had just paid for the pastries when his gaze suddenly fixed on a certain direction.

Bao Ting followed his gaze.

Seeing two beautiful young women standing not far away picking out things, he immediately took a half step closer and teased in a low voice, "Lord Xu, have you taken a fancy to these young ladies?"

"Would you like me to inquire about your family background?"

Xu Yan was brought back to her senses by those words and turned her head to look at him.

"No, I'm thinking about something."

After saying that, he turned around and walked quickly toward the street corner.

Bao Ting stood there, watching Xu Yan's hurried departure, and shook his head.

In his eyes, this was clearly a direct hit to his heart.

Xu Yan walked to an open space on the street corner and sat down, beginning to carefully examine the update announcement that had suddenly popped up in front of him.

Thank you for your support of "Eight Desolations". The update details are as follows.

【-Brand New PVP Gameplay - Battle of the Celestials】

[Gameplay Introduction: Players can go to the registration points in various locations to participate in the <Battle of the Celestials>.

The person who ranks first on the "Celestial Ranking" will receive the title "Peerless in the World" at midnight every day.

Unrivaled: Increases HP, MP, attack power, and defense by 20% in PVE scenarios.

Registration Location:

Tianyunling (specific coordinates...)

Xuandu (specific coordinates...)

Ziyun Mountain (specific coordinates...)

.......】

"A war between gods and men?"

After looking at the registration locations, Xu Yan found that he recognized only two of them.

One is the capital of the Xuan Kingdom, and the other is Blackwater City.

Su Mu happened to be in Blackwater City, and he planned to visit him when he had time.

If there were no other "players" in this world, I might be able to get a title for free.

Xu Yan glanced at the bonus and couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.

Let's shift our gaze downwards and look at the balance adjustments made this time.

[-Balance Adjustment]

[The damage of the final hit of the ultimate move "Demon's Cry" has been reduced from 500% to 300%.]

【...】

[The ultimate technique "Unity of Heaven and Man" no longer consumes Qi and Blood after being used; instead, it continuously consumes Internal Energy.]

Upon seeing the last balance adjustment, Xu Yan's expression suddenly brightened.

He immediately opened his control panel.

[Secret Technique: Harmony Between Heaven and Man (Incomplete)]

[Ultimate Skill Effect: Continuously consumes internal energy, increasing external and internal attack power and speed by 300% until internal energy is exhausted]

[After casting, there is a 20% chance of falling into the "Demonic Consequence" state.]

After seeing that the ultimate skill effect had indeed been updated, Xu Yan's heart skipped a beat.

Things have definitely changed!

Although the probability of "going astray in cultivation" still exists, the cost is much lower than before.

Now there is no need to worry about the risk of sudden death due to insufficient qi and blood.

Finally, I looked at the compensation for this update in my hand.

【The Decree of Heaven and Man】

[After losing a match in the Battle of Heaven and Man, you can use the reset score option.]

"Score guarantee card?"

Xu Yan was slightly disappointed.

This update compensation is probably not very useful.

After carefully putting away the Heavenly Man Token, Xu Yan stood up and prepared to meet up with Zhou Tong.

late at night.

Just as the two were about to return to the yamen for their roll call, several dark figures suddenly appeared at the alley entrance, completely blocking their way.

Zhou Tong immediately drew his sword and shouted, "What are you doing?"

A short, stout figure emerged from the shadows, cupped his hands in greeting to Zhou Tong, and said with a smile, "Officer, you misunderstand. I am Xu Sanqi, the steward of the Xu family."

"There are some family matters that need to be discussed with Young Master Xu. I would appreciate it if you could do me a favor, Officer."

Zhou Tong didn't move, but turned his head to glance at Xu Yan.

This doesn't look like a family matter discussion; it looks like they're trying to kidnap someone.

Xu Yan met his gaze and asked calmly, "Brother Zhou, what is the legal punishment for kidnapping a yamen runner in the street?"

"That's considered disrespectful to the government," Zhou Tong replied instinctively.

Xu Sanqi's face darkened. "Xu Yan, I advise you to be sensible."

"Don't really think that just because you've put on an official's coat, you can erase what your surname is."

"You don't even listen to the master? Don't you even consider yourself a member of the Xu family?"

"The Xu family?" Xu Yan sneered. "Xu Sanqi, don't you know what kind of life I've lived all these years in the Xu family?"

"I should listen to him? Listen to him and obediently die?"

Xu Sanqi was speechless for a moment, then became angry and embarrassed, and stopped talking.

"What are you all standing there for? Quickly, take Young Master Xu back!"

After he waved his hand, the crowd surrounded him and rushed forward.

Xu Yan glanced at the panels of those people and found that they were all ordinary scouts and not difficult to deal with.

Seeing this, he turned his head and said something to Zhou Tong.

"Brother Zhou, this is my family matter, you don't need to interfere."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Yan took a step forward and went to meet him.

With such overwhelming numerical superiority, he practically knocked one person down with a single punch.

Before an incense stick could burn, the group was lying sprawled on the ground, writhing in pain.

Xu Yan stood in the middle of them, glanced at the people lying on the ground, and then looked up at Xu Sanqi, who looked flustered.

As a constable, he naturally knew his limits and didn't kill them, only rendering them unable to fight back.

Xu Sanqi's expression changed drastically when he saw that the scouts he had brought had all been taken down by Xu Yan in a few moves.

"This...how is this possible?"

These escorts weren't just random men pulled from the escort agency; they were all skilled men handpicked by the head of the Xu family's escort team.

If the master hadn't given the order, he wouldn't have been able to get these people to come on his own.

"It's all over!"

"This kid just started learning martial arts, how could he be so good?"

As Xu Yan approached step by step, Xu Sanqi grew increasingly panicked.

If things go wrong, the master's blame is secondary.

What he feared even more was that Xu Yan's colleagues would testify and arrest him on charges of contempt of the government.

Even if the master intervenes, he will still suffer a beating.

Seeing Xu Sanqi's terrified expression, Xu Yan couldn't help but want to laugh.

"Xu Sanqi, I still prefer..."

"You used to be so arrogant in the Xu family."