Chapter 165: 154. Turbulence – Part 2

Several days later….

Wushan Prefecture·Xicheng District.

The rumbling sound of drums constantly echoed through the streets.

The crowd, dressed in vibrant colors with feathered hats, paraded in groups along the streets.

They pushed carts filled with flowers, some performed acrobatics, others danced as they walked, and some had snakes, monkeys, and minks moving on them.

Various groups formed a large moving procession.

On both sides of the parade were many people watching the spectacle.

Whether rich or poor, on this day, all were brought much closer together.

They threw flowers, vegetable leaves, handkerchiefs, and even newly hatched chicks forward.

Everyone wore cheerful smiles on their faces.

To the right of this district, atop the tallest six-story tavern.

The people from the Commerce Department gathered to eat, relax, and unwind.

Zhang Rongyu and Suda Heqi stood by the window, watching the events below for any potential trouble.

Zhang Rongfang, Lu Meisha, and others watched the grand spectacle from another window.

The rest of the Martial Masters, stewards, protectors, and household servants were on other floors.

The entire tavern was booked by the Commerce Department for today.

“Today is the annual Wushan Sacrifice Festival, I thought it would be the same as in previous years, but I didn’t expect such a big turn of events this time,” Suda Heqi remarked with a smile.

“Perhaps it has something to do with the recent collapse of the Huang family and the retreat of the Dangshan Tiger,” Zhang Rongyu smiled beside him.

“Everything is moving in a positive direction, and naturally everyone’s mood is lifted.”

“That’s true.”

Suda Heqi held his wife’s hand.

“Oh, Meisha, how is the candidate you found for Rongfang? Rongfang isn’t getting any younger. Ultimately, he needs to settle down and establish his career. Establishing a family comes first, so he can pursue his career with peace of mind.”

“Don’t worry, I’ve found one!” Lu Meisha assured, arms crossed over her chest, “I’ve considered many things and found a lady who is gentle, beautiful, virtuous, and well-read.”

“That’s good… Rongfang, you’ve got to control your temper. Don’t scare the person away.” Suda Heqi often heard his wife complaining about his brother-in-law’s bad temper, saying once he gets stubborn, not even ten bulls could pull him back.

He initially didn’t believe it, but who would have thought that as soon as the kid arrived in Wushan Prefecture, he nearly caused an incident.

In front of so many people, he struck the Fang family young master Fang Wenxuan. Fortunately, that person died from a sudden heart condition, and the Fang family didn’t pursue it.

Otherwise….

Thinking about it, he sighed softly.

Fortunately, Zhang Rongfang hadn’t caused any trouble during this period.

“Actually, I’m still young, there’s no need to settle down so early. Brother-in-law, you’re overthinking,” Zhang Rongfang said helplessly.

His mind was entirely focused on breaking into Super Grade; he was busy practicing martial arts, studying calligraphy, and managing the Golden Wing Pavilion daily.

On top of that, he has to deal with these troublesome matters.

“By the way. Rongfang, since you’ve joined the Great Dao Teaching, you must have practiced the Rejuvenation Purification Talisman Manual, right?” Suda Heqi suddenly inquired.

“Yes,” Zhang Rongfang nodded.

“So now that you’re in Wushan Prefecture, without a master to guide you, how will you continue your martial arts practice? Can you manage on your own? Do you need me to find a guide for you?”

“Thanks, brother-in-law, there’s really no need.”

Bang, bang!

Suddenly, fireworks soared up outside the window.

Even in broad daylight, the pale yellow and vibrant red fireworks bloomed slowly in the sky, appearing exceptionally beautiful.

Zhang Rongfang blinked, watching his sister and brother-in-law in white attire, and the lively Lu Meisha beside them, speaking loudly.

In the midst of the festive noise, he suddenly felt inexplicably touched.

A life where no one gets hurt is what he truly desires.

He blinked, and a faint trace of an attribute panel surfaced in his eyes.

A new attribute point slowly emerged once again.

’Today marks the tenth day…’

Skillfully, he added this attribute point to the Void Observation Skill, feeling a large warm current surging from his body, gathering at his Dantian.

And new changes appeared on the attribute panel.

’Cultivation of Literature: Void Observation Skill (Fourth Realm-Core Formation, Eighth Transformation)’.

’Just one last point, and it’s the Ninth Transformation Golden Core. Recently, the threshold for new Talismanic Skills also seems to be loosening slightly, perhaps…. When I reach Nascent Soul, I’ll be able to practice new Talismanic Skills and fully enter the Ninth Grade Super Grade realm…’

Super Grade, the Ninth-Grade experts of the Western Sect, need to cooperate with Zen Heart Nourishing Spirit Liquid and special requirements to break through.

But he’s different; he only needs to use attribute points aggressively, perhaps he can forcibly break through the limitations of the human body.

Zhang Rongfang has read many intelligence books.

He knows that many Super Grades are born exceptionally gifted, naturally stronger than ordinary people. Only then can they surpass the Ninth-Grade barrier on this basis.

But he’s different. When he initially reached Innate, he was just Ninth Grade; if not for subsequent attribute support, he probably couldn’t have achieved his current level.

’No… since the Great Dao Teaching isn’t solely restricted to Talismanic Skills, perhaps there are also top Super Grade breakthrough methods!’

Suddenly, he thought of this, his eyes brightening.

Being one of the most famous teachings worldwide, along with Zhenyi Sect, the Buddhist Eastern Sect, Black Ten Sect, and others, the Great Dao Teaching is counted among the first-tier teachings.

Such a force with Taoist temples and palaces worldwide would surely have Super Grade experts?

Even Zhang Rongfang himself didn’t believe such words.

’The Great Dao Teaching must have records of Super Grade breakthrough methods…. perhaps I could search for them later.’

Zhang Rongfang noted this in his heart, but for now, he will focus on breaking through to Ninth Grade first.

The breakthrough of the Void Observation Skill raised a sense of foreboding in him; perhaps when it reaches Golden Core, it will be when he breaks through the grade limitation.

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Outside Wushan Prefecture, on the high city walls, because of the festival, long ropes woven from dry grass were hung.

Symbolizing the longevity of Wushan.

The guards patrolling the city wall each held wine sacks, grilled meat, and fruit plates, sharing amongst themselves as they walked around.

Dozens of barrels of kumis were brought up, distributed by the servants of the sponsoring rich merchant.

The citizens entering and exiting the city gate don’t need to pay tolls. Just a brief check and they are allowed to enter.

Near Wushan Prefecture, one side is against the mountain, the other is adjacent to water, while the other two sides are plains and hills.

On the plains and hills, occasionally, clusters of sparse woods can be seen growing, like scattered spots on a gray-black carpet.

At the top of one of the hills.

Tall figures clad in gray cloaks slowly crawled up from below, standing at the peak, gazing at Wushan Prefecture.

“So lively.”

The person standing at the forefront, wearing a black eyepatch over one eye, with golden hair draped over his shoulders, his body strong like a rock.

This person stood there as if his entire being was reflecting golden light.

His remaining eye is a deep green, filled with arrogance and fearlessness.

“From the beginning, choosing Wushan Prefecture meant everything was destined to be like a candle burning, nothing could stop us.”

“Big brother, everyone is assembled and waiting for your command.” The robust man beside him said in a deep voice.

“Don’t rush…..it’s after all the largest city on Dinghe Road, surely there are many experts inside.” The golden-haired man said leisurely.

“Then when do we take action?” Another black-bearded man, like a black bear, asked impatiently.

“No rush, the matter of them killing so many of our brothers while I was away hasn’t been settled.” The golden-haired man was the notorious Dangshanhuj recently active around Wushan Prefecture.

Dangshanhuj refers to a bandit group, as well as its strongest leader.

“Boss, who do we target first when we enter the city?” The bearded man asked.

“First, take down Captain He Xinhong, then we’ll slowly proceed. First cut off their command center.” Dangshanhuj chuckled.

He was born to a powerful family, but due to the decline of his family, he turned into a bandit.

However, because of his exaggerated martial arts talent, he once apprenticed under a top thief.

Now, after killing his mentor, he descended from the mountain successfully, currently enjoying his magnificent time, riding on the crest of success.

Due to his extreme martial prowess, in a few years, he was undefeated and soon seized considerable wealth, gathering like-minded bandit brothers.

Thus, a group took his bandit nickname as their name, calling themselves Dangshanhuj, meaning Tiger Sweeping the Mountains.

“Old Xu, are you sure there really are extremely strong high-grade experts in Wushan Prefecture?” Dangshanhuj was skeptical.

“Don’t let it be like you said before, easily brushing them aside.”

He practiced family legacy martial arts, and also top thief Xiangri Mountain’s superior martial arts, now his skills have reached the pinnacle of both.

“Rest assured brother, this time it won’t be like that garbage before, Wushan Prefecture is the largest city on Dinghe Road, the experts here are much stronger than those we’ve encountered.”

Second-in-command Xu Xin patted his chest.

“True.” Dangshanhuj nodded, “Let everyone prepare, tonight we enter the city.”

“Big brother, just us?” Xu Xin was stunned.

Though they were elite, there were only about ten of them. They were all gathered from various locations as desperate challengers, all were graded experts.

Yet due to this, everyone’s strength varied, not strictly disciplined. Their thoughts and ideas were numerous.

“No problem. You just follow behind me.” Dangshanhuj didn’t mind.

Since breaking through Ninth Grade, his talent was exceptional, naturally strong, and focused on family legacy Hard Skill external martial arts, now poised to break through.

Thus, no opponent he encountered could withstand ten moves from him.

All these years.

Fortunately, once he encountered a Ninth-Grade expert, but he was old and weak, thus killed in a dozen moves, waiting for the family to avenge.

Unfortunately, no avengers came.

“Alright, enough talk, this time we act quickly, kill those officials who massacred before.

Then kidnap the families of those officials obstructing us. Act swiftly. Let’s see how much ransom they will pay.”

“Big brother, the Arresting Department, City Guard Office, Commerce Office, Prefecture Office. Where to first?”

“Arresting Department, first kill He Xinhong, then the Prefecture Office, kill the Yue family’s people.

These two are tough nuts, have to tackle them first. Especially the Prefecture Office, recently confiscated so many good things from the Huang family, would be unjust not to take a share….”

Dangshanhuj smiled.

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All day long, Zhang Rongfang was helping his sister and brother-in-law, maintaining the safety of the holiday parade.

Only at night, after dinner, he returned to his courtyard.

In the yard, Weili was still recovering from injuries, and Qingsu, now serving as Bai Ying, no longer lived here.

All returned to the time when he was alone.

Bang.

The courtyard door gently closed.

Zhang Rongfang let out a long exhale.

Today, after adding new attribute points to the Void Observation Skill, his health increased again.

From 41 before, steadily increased to 42.

Although the increase was only one, it made Zhang Rongfang feel subtle changes in his body.

He stood in the courtyard, slowly practicing the Soul-Stabilizing Talisman from the Rejuvenation Purification Talisman Manual.

Indeed….

This time there wasn’t the previous sharp pain. Clearly, his body could now enter a new realm of Talismanic Skill.

But merely entry-level, to break the limit again, perhaps life needs to continue to increase.

Sometimes he thought, it’s like squeezing toothpaste, each time a little, slowly closing the innate gap with those top geniuses.

After practicing Talismanic Skill for a while, slowly ceasing, Zhang Rongfang planned to truly begin researching the core techniques of Ninth Grade.

The core of Ninth Grade isn’t the Limit-Breaking Skill, but multiple Limit-Breaking Skills linking to form an Extreme State.

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