Chapter 135: Chapter 124: Conscription

Borrow!

Find a power that can be borrowed.

And resonate with it.

The night before, in the forest, his Long Spear had swept over the campfire. Chu Lingguang had borrowed the power of the dancing sparks to land a spiritual blow on Lin Longde.

At this moment, he achieved the Unity of Man and Gun.

The Long Spear borrowed the power of the gentle breeze.

Chu Lingguang’s hand merged with the Long Spear, and the Long Spear connected with the gentle breeze, causing the sound of a whistling wind to echo in his mind.

It was as if he had attained Enlightenment.

He had finally found the key to the Unity of Man and Gun.

That key was resonance.

This so-called resonance wasn’t just between a person and their Long Spear, but also between a person and the forces of nature. As for how to achieve it, that was something that could only be understood, not explained.

Otherwise, Guo Wei would have taught it freely long ago.

And Feng Junyi wouldn’t have been stingy with his guidance either.

Chu Lingguang also realized that the key to resonance was different for everyone. For him, the key to resonating with the dancing sparks seemed to be the same as the key to resonating with the gentle breeze.

But he knew that the keys Guo Wei used to resonate with the Canal, and Feng Junyi with the morning light and the darkness, were surely different from his own.

He wouldn’t be able to use the same method to resonate with the Canal, the morning light, or the darkness. Even if he could, the process would be different.

WHOOSH.

The roar of the Formed Spear Technique transformed into the howl of a hurricane.

Yu Jiaxin found it impossible to move an inch in the gale. His Fish-Chasing Spear was disrupted, its power drastically reduced, and its locking force completely vanished. The Long Spear felt like a flagpole in a hurricane, wobbling precariously as if it would fly from his grasp.

Yu Jiaxin gripped it tightly, trying to fight back.

But all he felt was a wave of wind crashing over him.

CLANG!

It was Chu Lingguang’s spear.

Yu Jiaxin barely had time to raise his Long Spear before he and his weapon were sent flying together.

CLATTER!

His Long Spear fell, nearly flying out of the courtyard.

Yu Jiaxin’s body rolled to the feet of the Jin City candidates.

Chu Lingguang stood firm, as if unyielding in a hurricane. He retracted his Long Spear. A gentle breeze swept through the courtyard—where was the raging storm? But the power just now had emanated from Chu Lingguang, trembling outward from within. With it, he had saved the last shred of dignity for the South City candidates, and Feng Junyi’s honor as well.

“Excellent.”

Lin Longde couldn’t help but applaud and cheer.

It was as if he were the one who had sent Yu Jiaxin flying.

Beside him, Feng Junyi suppressed his excitement, stepped forward, and said, “Truly, heroes emerge from the young. Not bad. Both of your Spear Techniques have their merits. For Chu Lingguang, the top candidate of South City, to take over a hundred rounds to defeat the tenth-ranked from Jin City… it just goes to show how strong the Jin City candidates are. Lord Fan truly has a discerning eye.”

“To find the key to the Unity of Man and Gun at such a young age… it seems Chu Lingguang is truly worthy of his title as South City’s top candidate. If there are any external rumors slandering Lord Feng, I will speak out on his behalf,” Fan Zhibian said impassively.

He hadn’t expected Chu Lingguang to beat Yu Jiaxin, and with such a crushing defeat at that. Not only was Yu Jiaxin sent flying, but his spear had almost left the courtyard. It was an utter rout.

But in the world of officialdom, having a skin thicker than a city wall, remaining calm in the face of trouble, never admitting your mistakes, and refusing to acknowledge defeat were essential skills. Fan Zhibian was perfectly composed and even offered praise. “Chu Lingguang, your Spear Technique just now truly had a hint of your master’s style. Even at the academy, there won’t be many who could guarantee a win against you in spear arts.”

“Thank you for your praise, my lord,” Chu Lingguang said quickly. “It was just a moment of inspiration. I won by a stroke of luck. I still have to carefully ponder what the key to the Unity of Man and Gun really is. I hope I can grasp it!”

’One must show their edge when it’s time, and hide their true ability when necessary.’ The top ten candidates from Jin City were all present. He had only defeated Yu Jiaxin; he still didn’t know the strength of the other nine.

’If he could conceal the fact that he’d found the key to Human-Gun Resonance, that would be for the best.’

As he said this, some of the remaining top nine Jin City candidates frowned, some were suspicious, some secretly sighed in relief, and some remained completely unfazed.

“Lord Feng has suffered a long and tiring journey, rushing along mountain roads for two days straight. You must be exhausted,” Fan Zhibian said with a smile. “How about this: everyone can rest for another day. Tomorrow, you will all set out with me for the Qiling Governor’s Mansion.”

“Yes!”

The crowd replied.

Feng Junyi was helpless. Fan Zhibian was clearly trying to embarrass him. Chu Lingguang’s victory over Yu Jiaxin had proven the strength of the South City candidates, so Fan Zhibian could no longer find fault with them. Instead, he could only resort to humiliating Feng Junyi again with the travel arrangements.

It made their three-day journey by water and two-day trek over mountain roads—all that rushing—feel completely meaningless. It was all just a game to Fan Zhibian.

A higher rank crushes those below.

However, Feng Junyi had matters to discuss with Chu Lingguang, and staying in Jin City for an extra day gave him the perfect opportunity.

Now that he had delivered Chu Lingguang and Lin Longde to Fan Zhibian, his task was complete. Returning to his post was his own business. A delay of a day or two wouldn’t cause any problems, and Fan Zhibian would have no grounds to reprimand him.

“First, I’ll fulfill my promise.”

Feng Junyi led Chu Lingguang and Lin Longde out of the Government Office and into a private room at a small tavern.

He took out the Qi Blood Pill he had originally intended for Chu Lingguang to consume—a pill with a lustrous sheen, astonishing medicinal power, and considerable value.

Qi Blood Pills also had different grades.

This Qi Blood Pill from Feng Junyi seemed to have an extraordinary origin.

“Thank you for the reward, Lord Feng.”

Chu Lingguang accepted it without hesitation.

He had blocked Fan Zhibian’s attack for Feng Junyi. Although this was to repay Feng Junyi for five days of guidance, it had also indirectly offended Fan Zhibian. He was fully deserving of this Qi Blood Pill.

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