348: Chapter 220: Frenzy (Please Subscribe)_2 348: Chapter 220: Frenzy (Please Subscribe)_2 The various merchant ship owners within Xunyang County were forced to change their tune, one after another turning to pay the Peace Money to the Iron Banner Gang.
Now the Iron Banner Gang actually had the momentum to sweep over the river transport in East State.
Therefore, this fellow in front of her had greatly increased in value.
Even if the factor of the Rebellious God Flag was excluded, he was still worth their close attention.
With this young man’s current power, even if placed in the entirety of East State, he was still a very significant chess piece.
The Police Pool of Blood must control him at all costs, by any means possible.
When Chu Xisheng turned to look at Ji Qianqian, his face had already lost its joy.
He frowned slightly, “But for some reason, I always feel that there’s something wrong with this Cultivation Technique I’m practicing.
This fist technique, this Cultivation, seems to have some superfluous elements.
And it’s too expensive; just for this Fourth Level, I’ve spent twenty thousand demon silver.”
Ji Qianqian’s heart immediately tightened.
This guy’s comprehension really wasn’t bad, to actually realize that the “Nine Refinements of Extreme Essence Purple Gold Body” had some hidden flaws.
She definitely couldn’t let this guy catch on—
Yet her face betrayed no change, and with a puzzled tone she said, “There’s such a thing?
That would depend on what kind of Cross Training Cultivation you’re practicing.
If it comes from Jianghu with a dubious origin, it’s naturally unreliable.
But if it’s from one of the Six Great Divine Sects or such a Mystic Sect, there’s no need to worry.
The various Cultivation Techniques they pass on, isn’t each one the result of countless Martial Arts predecessors’ research and correction, tracing back to the origins, striving for perfection?
At our current stage, we only see a fraction; we know just a part, and we can’t jump to conclusions carelessly.
It might seem problematic to our eyes now, but when the day comes that we attain a high vantage point, we will find that the issues we perceived before all have their reasons.”
While they of the Police Pool of Blood might not compare to the Six Great Divine Sects, the few internal and external skills they pass down also aim straight for the First Grade.
Her implication was for Chu Xisheng to continue practicing without worry—
Turning around, she would still have to come up with an excuse with Cao Xuan to discount both the ‘Four-Transformation Golden Body Pill’ and the ‘Five-Transformation Golden Body Pill’.
This young man, due to his lowly origins, was very meticulous with money and had also developed the habit of liking to take small advantages.
As long as the Golden Body Pills from the Police Pool of Blood were sufficiently enticing, they would surely lure him to continue his practice.
Chu Xisheng nodded slightly, then immediately exchanged for another ‘Near Ink Taint Divine Power Card’ from his own Martial Arts Treasure Vault and used it on Ji Qianqian.
He couldn’t yet be sure if Ji Qianqian was a traitor.
However, this person urging him to practice the “Nine Refinements of Extreme Essence Purple Gold Body,” a problematic Cultivation Technique, meant it was always right to be cautious.
What was that saying from modern times?
—There’s always some rascal trying to harm the emperor.
And just at that moment, Zuo Qingyun also came out from the cabin, his face flushed with excitement.
“Xisheng, Mei Niang has sent a letter, and there are two pieces of good news.
The first is that the West Mountain Hall in West Mountain Town has scored a great military victory; the nine thousand soldiers of the Xiushui County army were almost entirely annihilated by your family.
It’s said that your sister commanded this battle.
I didn’t expect Yunyun, a little girl of such a gentle and delicate appearance, to actually be a heroic heroine capable of leading ten thousand soldiers to break through the enemy lines.”
Zuo Qingyun said this and saw that Chu Xisheng’s expression remained indifferent, showing no particular joy.
He admired deeply, believing Chu Xisheng’s temperament was that of someone with a broad and encompassing vision.
Zuo Qingyun then brought up the second piece of good news, “The second piece is concerning the ‘Heavenly Mechanism Martial Arts Manual’; you wouldn’t believe it, Xisheng, but you’ve been selected for this edition’s ‘Shenxiu’s Ten Outstanding Sabers’.”
Unfortunately, we were not able to purchase this edition of the ‘Heavenly Mechanism Martial Arts Manual’, otherwise I would definitely scrutinize it carefully, preserve it well, and keep it as a memento.”
“Shenxiu’s Ten Outstanding Sabers?”
A glint of brightness finally showed in Chu Xisheng’s eyes.
He had been in this world for nearly a year and was well aware of the significance of ‘Shenxiu’s Ten Outstanding Sabers’.
A large portion of the individuals on today’s ‘Heavenly List’ hailed from Shenxiu Ten Masters.
This must be the reason why his Martial Arts Points had surged recently.
The Hu Brothers’ way of handling things was indeed straightforward; they could be counted on to be as reliable as one who would risk his life for a friend.
Upon returning to the capital, he would have to personally host a banquet and give them a big red envelope.
“Little Chu has been selected for Shenxiu’s Ten Outstanding Sabers?”
That was Du Yunlai’s voice as he too emerged from the cabin.
With his hands behind his back and a slight frown, he asked, “Has Little Chu been selected for the ‘Heavenly Mechanism Martial Arts Manual’s Qingyun List?”
Zuo Qingyun shook his head, “However, the significance of Shenxiu’s Ten Outstanding Sabers is nearly the same as the Qingyun List.
Little Chu is the tenth among Shenxiu’s Ten Outstanding Sabers, so making it into the tail end of the Qingyun General List is no problem, I estimate the next edition for sure.”
Noticing Du Yunlai’s expression, Zuo Qingyun asked in surprise, “Master Du, is there something amiss?”
“Of course, there’s something wrong!” Zuo Tianlu also came out from the cabin and said, “This is actually a good thing for our father and son, but very unfortunate for Little Chu.
Previously, Little Chu’s ranking was too low, just the twenty-ninth on the East State Qingyun List, and now he’s risen too highly all at once, directly entering the ‘Shenxiu Ten Masters.’ With Little Chu suddenly elevated to such a position, the resulting controversy is bound to be fierce — how can the Martial Arts circles of Northern and Heluo accept this?
If Little Chu were to stay in East State, then that would be one thing, but now he’s heading to Heluo Two States, he will definitely face endless troubles.
This is what’s meant by ‘when a tree stands out in the forest, the wind will destroy it—’
Zuo Tianlu had only just said this when everyone heard a loud shout coming from the Left Bank of the canal.
“The official ship up ahead, may I ask if Chu Xisheng of Xunyang County from this edition’s Shenxiu Ten Outstanding Sabers is on board your ship?”