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Chapter 50: Turmoil in Donghe County
Chapter 50: Turmoil in Donghe County (To Be Continued)
Outside the city walls, on the battlefield.
Xu Yan's blood boiled with fervor as he unleashed the Dragon Subduing Palm with increasing ease and control over its strength. The giant dragon manifested from his palm technique became more flexible and agile with each strike. Amidst its formidable might, a hint of gentleness now intertwined with its ferocious nature.
Through this battle, Xu Yan gained a deeper understanding of the Dragon Subduing Palm. He felt that it wouldn't be long before he could bring this technique to an even higher level of mastery.
Boom!
The crimson dragon swept across the battlefield as Xu Yan advanced step by step.
Bang! Bang!
As the last line of Shenwei Army soldiers was sent flying, Xu Yan found himself face to face with Jiang Ping Shan.
A crimson dragon coiled around his body, its majestic aura swirling. He resembled a divine being, commanding the power of the dragon.
Jiang Ping Shan's body trembled, and the horse beneath him staggered, ready to collapse at any moment.
Looking at the young man before him, he couldn't help but be stunned.
Could it be true that such powerful martial arts, as described in the stories, actually exist in this world?
Recalling one of the reasons his daughter had broken off her engagement, Jiang Ping Shan felt a sting of embarrassment. At this moment, it felt like he had been slapped in the face.
It was not Xu Yan who lacked intelligence, but himself!
This awe-inspiring young man was supposed to be his son-in-law, but now he felt unworthy and beyond his reach.
Bitterness filled his heart.
"The Shenwei Army is nothing more than this. I haven't even used my full strength yet."
Xu Yan spoke calmly, his tone devoid of emotion.
Jiang Ping Shan glanced at the fallen soldiers. Aside from those who had charged at the front and sustained severe injuries or death, the rest were not badly wounded. They had merely lost their combat effectiveness temporarily.
Xu Yan had held back.
Facing an army of thousands, he still had the strength to spare and show mercy. Just how powerful was he to have achieved such a feat?
"You've won. The Xu family has won."
Jiang Ping Shan exhaled and said with a complex expression.
"My father said he wants to see you," Xu Yan spoke up.
Jiang Ping Shan was taken aback for a moment, as if understanding something, and then nodded, "After I deal with the aftermath of the battle, I will pay a visit to the Xu residence."
Just then, a large group of people poured out from the county town.
They brandished weapons, their eyes gleaming with excitement as they shouted, "Capture Jiang Ping Shan! Capture the Shenwei Army! May the Heavenly Mother bless us!"
Seeing the members of the Heavenly Mother Sect rushing forth, Jiang Ping Shan's expression changed.
These followers of the Heavenly Mother Sect had hidden their strength well. Despite the army's crackdown, they still retained a considerable force.
"Kou Ruo Zhi!"
Jiang Ping Shan's eyes narrowed. That failed scholar had extraordinary means!
"Scram!"
Xu Yan roared, his blood boiling. Two crimson dragons swept out, sending the crowd of Heavenly Mother Sect disciples flying.
"The Shenwei Army that I, Xu Yan, defeated—how dare they try to take advantage of the situation? If you dare to take another step forward, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"
He remembered his father's instructions—he must not let the Heavenly Mother Sect seize this opportunity.
The disciples of the Heavenly Mother Sect were intimidated and dared not charge forward for the moment.
Jiang Ping Shan breathed a sigh of relief. He raised the spear in his hand, and a group of soldiers rushed out from the county town. These were the troops of the Donghe Grand General's Mansion.
Outside the county town, a cloud of dust rose as another army approached.
It was the army of Donghe County, under the command of Jiang Ping Shan.
The Shenwei Army had only been temporarily loaned to him.
Seeing that the situation had come to a close, Xu Yan's figure flashed, moving with incredible speed yet without a sound. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared from the battlefield and soon reappeared before Xu Junhe and his wife.
"Yan'er, are you hurt?"
Madame Xu anxiously grabbed his hand and inspected him for any injuries.
"Mother, I'm fine. They're like chickens and dogs to me, unable to inflict any harm!"
Xu Yan patted his chest confidently.
"Let's go home," Xu Junhe said, relieved that the dust had settled.
"Make way!"
Xu Yan's roar reverberated, his qi and blood surging forth, an imposing pressure emanating from him.
In an instant, no one dared to approach!
However, voices could be heard from a distance.
"Young Master Xu, where did you find such a formidable master?"
"Young Master Xu, where is this master?"
It was common knowledge that the son of the wealthiest family had been searching far and wide for a master.
Now, with his newfound strength akin to that of a divine being, he must have found a master.
Where was this mysterious master?
Were they still accepting disciples?
The influential figures of Donghe County lit up at the thought, their hearts filled with anticipation.
Indeed!
A master, they must find a master!
Instead of relying on connections with the Xu family, it would be more direct to pay respects to the master themselves.
Kou Ruo Zhi and the other experts of the Heavenly Mother Sect were equally thrilled. They immediately mobilized their followers to search for the master's whereabouts.
"If the foolish son of the richest family can become a disciple and learn powerful martial arts, then my clever and capable son will surely be able to as well! And his martial prowess will definitely surpass that of Xu Yan!"
"My daughter is smart, beautiful, and skillful. How could she fail to become a disciple? We must find this master!"
Many prominent figures in the county felt that if the foolish son of the Xu family could become a disciple and attain great martial prowess, their own children, who were even more clever and intelligent, would surely succeed as well.
Their martial arts prowess would undoubtedly surpass that of Xu Yan!
On this day, the entire county was in an uproar. The unrest in Donghe County and the rebellion of the Heavenly Mother Sect were forgotten as everyone's thoughts turned to finding a master to pay respects to.
...
In Yunshan County, the old man in hemp robes and the county magistrate finally emerged from the courtyard, heaving a sigh of relief.
They had spent the entire night talking, their voices growing hoarse.
Thankfully, their lives had been spared.
After leaving the courtyard, they hurried back to the county office to discuss their next steps and plan their escape.
It had been a terrifying experience.
Meanwhile, in the courtyard, Li Xuan sat leisurely in a chair, having spent the night listening to the old man in hemp robes and the others explain the matters concerning the Heavenly Mother Sect, the Kingdom of Qi, and the Kingdom of Wu.
He now had a clearer understanding of the outside world.
What surprised him was that the Heavenly Mother Sect indeed had a Heavenly Mother.
The current Heavenly Mother was a young girl, only sixteen or seventeen years old.
The experts of the Heavenly Mother Sect praised her as the most beautiful woman in the world, with a compassionate heart that couldn't bear to see people suffer.
It was said that the Heavenly Mother could make evil people stop their wicked ways, and those who had been admonished by her never continued on their path of evil.
It was truly astonishing.
Moreover, despite her young age, the Heavenly Mother possessed exceptional medical skills and had saved countless common folk.
Listening to their tales, Li Xuan found himself intrigued by this young girl.
"I wonder if she would make a suitable disciple?"
To be able to make evil people change their ways, that was a remarkable ability.
And it was no small feat!
From the old man in hemp robes' account, Li Xuan gathered that the current Heavenly Mother was a gifted young girl with a kind heart and exceptional medical skills.
Young, skilled in medicine, and proficient in martial arts—she was indeed a genius.
"It's a pity that the young lady is not in the Kingdom of Qi, but in the Kingdom of Wu."
Li Xuan shook his head. Perhaps in the future, he would have a chance to meet this young lady and assess her potential as a disciple.
As for the Heavenly Mother Sect, Li Xuan viewed them with a calm and detached mindset.
The sun had risen, signaling the start of a new day.
"I wonder how my disciple's family is doing now?"
Li Xuan pondered whether he should make a trip to the county town.
"With the Kingdom of Qi's martial might, Xu Yan's strength should be sufficient to handle the situation. It shouldn't be a problem."
Suddenly, the golden light in his mind appeared again...
(End of Chapter)
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