In less than two days, the matters of the Pill Tower had spread out.

These things were actually impossible to keep secret, for whether it was the commotion caused by several large families or the disciples of the Iron Armor Sect roaming the streets like madmen, none had thought to hide it.

"The Seventh-Grade Expert, toyed with and slaughtered by General Wei like a plaything, impressive, truly impressive!"

"Master Xu is also formidable, his archery skill is truly transcendent, not only precise but terrifyingly powerful, with just one arrow, he exploded Pan Peak, who was extremely skilled in Lightweight Skill."

"Do you think Master Xu is also a Martial Dao expert?"

"That's for sure, just with that archery skill, if he's not an expert, I won't believe it."

"Truly, a gentleman changes like a leopard."

"What does that mean?"

"I don't know, the Sect Leader said it."

"You don't know what you're saying?"

"But recently, there are too many Dharma Protectors in our sect, last time I looked, there didn't seem to be any good ones."

"I don't know why the Sect Leader let these people join."

This time, the intention to establish might was effective, at least for a short time, no one would disturb Xu Guang again.

Not only were the disciples discussing, but the Dharma Protectors and families that joined recently were also discussing.

...

Xu Guang didn't care how the outside discussed it, he had experience with these sorts of things, as long as he didn't show up, the fervor would eventually pass.

He was studying the treasures obtained from the Guo Family.

Truly a notable family that had good relations with an Innate Family, though there were no Innate members, the treasures were indeed numerous.

Unexpectedly, he found two Spirit Crystals, based on his current understanding of the Innate, they were about two spirits.

They were of Earth Attribute.

These things naturally ended up in the stomach of General Wei.

Additionally, the Guo Family even had Innate Techniques, but none were complete, most were fragmented, either half a textual skill or an incomplete visualization image.

They could only serve as a reference for Xu Guang; as for cultivation, that was out of the question.

Even if by luck he broke through to Innate with these techniques, it would be the weakest among Innate, and because of the marks left by cultivating Innate Techniques, even if he obtained better techniques latter, changing and cultivating something else would not be viable.

...

On the other side.

Tie Kuang rubbed his temples.

War is never just about the time spent fighting; in fact, the pre-war preparations take the most time.

To deal with the remnants of the Ghost Horse Sect, he had bet everything.

Fortunately, the only somewhat satisfactory part was that he had successfully broken through.

The Song Clan naturally wouldn't be so kind as to impart their own Innate Techniques to him; the techniques he cultivated were all incomplete ones acquired by the Song Clan during their conquests.

Tie Kuang naturally didn't know about these.

Yu Shaohua came over with a message, leaned close, and whispered in Tie Kuang's ear.

"Killed two Seventh-Grade Dharma Protectors? One was killed by the Great Beast, and another was killed by his own hands... Indeed it is so."

"Did you know Xu Guang was hiding his strength?"

Tie Kuang shook his head, "I only know he has connections at Jiufeng Mountain."

...

At this moment.

Xu Guang was at home, receiving a guest.

Someone from Mingjiang Prefecture had come.

"Master Xu truly is extraordinary in appearance."

The guest was a young man, with a treasured sword hanging at his waist, his aura almost completely concealed, looking more like a handsome noble gentleman.

Xu Guang clasped his fists, "Senior Brother Tang, you're too kind."

Tang Yuming chuckled lightly, not minding how Xu Guang addressed him.

At Jiufeng Mountain, the rules were strict, those eligible to represent Jiufeng Mountain in the Jianghu were all outstanding contemporary disciples, and this Tang Yuming was naturally such.

"This time, I came to deliver a message on someone's behalf."

Xu Guang's heart moved, yet he understood Tang Yuming's intent.

"Is it Senior Sister Shen's letter?"

Tang Yuming's eyes flashed with curiosity as he evaluated Xu Guang with interest.

Shen Muyu not only sent Xu Guang a letter but also delivered two Earth Spirit Crystals.

"Senior Sister said the letter is for you, and the Spirit Crystals are for someone named General Wei."

"I rarely see Junior Sister treating someone like this, especially an outsider, Master Xu, you are extraordinary."

Tang Yuming's words carried inquisitiveness, not only being interested in Xu Guang but also in the person named General Wei.

Shen Muyu was a person who kept her word, and Xu Guang had asked for her assistance in researching the "Yin Nan Pure Yang Celestial Sensing Secret Technique," and upon her return to Jiufeng Mountain, she began her studies.

She also entered the sect months ago and wrote down many heart virtues for Xu Guang. Once committed, they couldn't be delivered casually, so she entrusted Tang Yuming to come.

"Xu Mou is just an ordinary person, Senior Sister Shen has a noble character and is warm and sincere to others."

Tang Yuming's eyes turned odd.

Shen Muyu, warm and sincere to others?

Would anyone on Jiufeng Mountain believe that?

And you, an ordinary person?

His eyes imperceptibly glanced towards the backyard, where he could feel an incredibly terrifying aura, like a volcano that could erupt at any moment, quiet for now, but once erupted, would be cataclysmic.

With such power, you say you're an ordinary person?

Tang Yuming had mixed in the Jianghu for quite some time, and his interaction with people had already differed from ordinary disciples of the sect, at least he wouldn't judge people based solely on origin or strength.

"Master Xu kids, Junior Sister Shen, is not that easy to approach."

He paused, as if he thought of something.

"Junior Sister Shen holds a special position in the sect, and the Senior Brother admires her greatly. I heard that Junior Sister broke through to Innate, the Senior Brother returned specifically to act as Dharma Protector for her."

Upon hearing this, Xu Guang narrowed his eyes slightly.

He knew that Tang Yuming was reminding him of something.

Even though he knew he had nothing to do with Shen Muyu, others wouldn't believe it.

He held Shen Muyu's sword, and Shen Muyu had a senior brother in the Innate Realm from the sect deliver a letter specifically for him.

Claiming they were unrelated, yet no one would believe it.

But Xu Guang had no other choice, during this time of relative stability, he was essentially relying on the prestige of Jiufeng Mountain.

Enjoying the benefits brought by Jiufeng Mountain's reputation, he had to also bear the consequences it brought.

The current senior brother of Jiufeng Mountain, his strength was unknown.

"Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother Tang."

"It's nothing major, the letter has been delivered, Tang Mou has important matters to attend to, so I shall take my leave."

Tang Yuming said this and left with a casual smile.

Xu Guang clasped his hands and saw him off.

Watching Tang Yuming's departing figure, Xu Guang's heart was not calm.

The strength of Jiufeng Mountain far exceeded his imagination. A disciple traveling outside already possessed innate strength, truly terrifying.

He just wanted to live peacefully, yet seemingly had attracted unimaginable powerful foes.

He must improve quickly and seek out the final turtle shell fragment as soon as possible.

Carrying two spirit crystals, he headed to the backyard, "Ah Wei, remember Shen Muyu last time? This is her gift to you."

General Wei was too lazy to care what Xu Guang said, merely swept the spirit crystal away at once.

...

As summer passed and autumn came, fallen leaves fluttered everywhere.

Whether the fields outside the city were nourished with human blood was uncertain, yet they grew exceptionally lush and abundant.

However, there wasn't much joy on the farmers' faces.

A plentiful harvest in this turbulent time represented warfare.

All were awaiting the moment of being drafted into service.

Everything related to war and livelihood was slowly increasing in price.

Xu Guang stood on the city wall of Qingshuo County, looking at everything in the distance, his expression neither happy nor sad.

"Master Xu, it's windy outside, let's go back inside."

A middle-aged man with a steady demeanor advised nearby.

This was the new Black Market steward of Qingshuo County, named Li Tong, introduced to Xu Guang by Su Yan.

Xu Guang waved his hand, merely watching the team of people depart into the distance.

Su Yan had left, she originally didn't want Xu Guang to see her off, but in the end, Xu Guang still came.

Xu Guang looked at the crystal object in his hand, was this the most common innate spiritual object?

This was the last gift Su Yan gave him, called a spirit crystal, the most common spiritual object, this one had a water attribute, containing approximately one spirit's worth of charm inside.

Before leaving, he glanced at Li Tong.

Most likely, he would not visit the Black Market again.

...

After seeing Su Yan off, Xu Guang was not in a good mood, General Wei seemed to sense this and rubbed his long nose against him as if coaxing a dog.

Xu Guang slapped his nose away, regaining his usual calm.

Returning home, he summoned the Earth Rhinoceros.

The Feng Shui Grand Array designed by Xu Guang to suppress the Feng Shui of Qingshuo County was more complicated than he imagined, or, more difficult.

In half a year, the Earth Rhinoceros had practically left tunnels beneath the entire city, forming the primary meridians of the Feng Shui array.

Xu Guang didn't know how many suppression objects he had thrown in, but he discovered recently.

The suppression objects weren't enough, or rather, the quality of the suppression objects wasn't enough.

"To suppress an entire city's Feng Shui, requiring above-innate level suppression objects should be necessary."

Xu Guang thought the Buddha-slaying Sword in his possession should suffice, but with only one, it wasn't enough to suppress an entire city.

In the end, Xu Guang could only abandon this grand idea.

Fortunately, it was the Earth Rhinoceros doing the digging, Xu Guang didn't expend much effort, and also...

[Feng Shui Master's Log: Improved the Feng Shui of an entire city, slightly altering the earth's veins, Feng Shui Master Experience +5000]

The experience gained was quite good.

...

Unexpectedly, after seeing one old acquaintance off, another returned.

Du Shizhen's father, Old Du, came back.

"Master! Look, who is this?"

At this moment, Du Shizhen finally behaved like a normal ten-year-old child, circling Xu Guang gleefully.

Full of agility.

Xu Guang watched this scene with a smile, Old Du had come with two boxes, which were the once-hidden treasures of the Wei Family in Songjiang Prefecture.

The contents which Xu Guang initially thought would be gold and silver or valuable items turned out to be all sorts of bizarre antiques, each appearing rather extraordinary.

Antiques from the Extraordinary World mostly possessed some peculiar effects.

At least from Xu Guang's perspective, these objects more than sufficed as Feng Shui suppression objects.

As Xu Guang opened the second box, his pupils suddenly constricted!

He saw a fragment of a turtle shell!

The same material turtle shell that recorded the location of the Jade Cicada Secret Collection.

It was also the final piece.

Truly, it was like searching high and low only to find it without any effort.

He felt a surge of excitement.

"Old Du, this time I truly owe you."

Old Du did not take credit, merely bowed lightly, "Rest assured Master Xu, I haven't told anyone about this."

Xu Guang looked at Old Du, nodding heavily, "In the future, Shizhen will be the number one expert of Qingshuo County, this is my promise."

Old Du felt a surge of emotion.

He knew Xu Guang kept his word, and the thought of receiving such a promise from Xu Guang stirred his heart with excitement.

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