Gou Zai Wudao Shicheng Dao

Watching Lu Sheng's retreating figure, Fang Xia's lips curled into a smile.

What about qualifications for Class C?

He is destined to achieve great things later in life, and he has the confidence to persevere.

Just keep moving forward steadily and build a solid foundation.

For him, there are no barriers or bottlenecks in any skill.

You will be rewarded if you put in the effort!

Temporary setbacks are not important to Fang Xia!

Moreover, within seven days, Fang Xia will be able to cultivate the Three Yang Stance to a minor level and nurture the first wisp of Qi and blood.

He'll probably reach the Body Tempering stage before Lu Sheng does!

......

Fang Xia withdrew her gaze and turned to go home.

The afterglow of the setting sun cast a warm orange hue on the bluestone path.

The shops on the street were closed, and a few pedestrians hurried by.

A gentle evening breeze swept over Fang Xia, dispelling some of the heat from practicing martial arts.

Just two alleyways away, a familiar figure came towards me.

Fang Xia looked in the direction of the voice and saw that the other person was dressed in a blue martial arts uniform, with a tall and straight figure and a cheerful look in his eyes.

"Luo Yue?"

Fang Xia paused, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, and quickly stepped forward.

Fang Xia reached out and patted Luo Yue on the shoulder, full of surprise: "Luo Yue? It really is you, kid!"

Why are you in the north of the city? Aren't you practicing martial arts at Weiyuan Hall in the east of the city?

It's across most of the county!

Looking at Luo Yue's familiar face, Fang Xia felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

The Fang and Luo families are old friends. Fang Xia's father and Luo Yue's father both served in the Demon Suppression Division and were both captains.

The two had gone through thick and thin together, suppressing demons in the mountains, and had a deep friendship, with their families maintaining close ties.

Fang Xia and Luo Yue were inseparable since childhood, until the Fang family declined and moved to the north of the city.

The two of them saw each other less often.

Luo Yue patted Fang Xia on the back with a smile, as familiar as ever: "Haha, Brother Xia, did you miss me?"

My father had an urgent matter and urged me to come in person to deliver a message to your family. I didn't dare to delay on the way!

The smile on his face vanished in an instant, and Luo Yue's brows furrowed slightly, his expression becoming extremely serious.

Looking around the alleyway and seeing no one stop, Luo Yue lowered his voice and said:

"Brother Xia, you guessed right, I was waiting for you here."

My dad asked me to pass on a message to your family: the situation in Heishan County isn't good...

Fang Xia's heart sank, her smile vanished, and she subconsciously asked, "Pass on a message?"

What are your instructions, Uncle Luo?

Could something have happened to the Demon Suppression Division?

Fang Xia's heart tightened involuntarily; Uncle Luo worked in the Demon Suppression Division!

The message that Toro relayed could only be a message from the Demon Suppression Division.

Thinking of this, Fang Xia felt heavy-hearted, her eyes filled with gloom.

The Demon Suppression Division deals with demons and monsters, and their work is extremely dangerous.

Eight years ago, my father perished during a mission to exterminate demons.

He was five years old at the time, and looking at the white banner in front of the mourning hall, he was overwhelmed with grief.

Fang Xia unexpectedly awakened the memories of Blue Star.

"Don't worry, my dad is fine."

Luo Yue quickly shook his head, his brows furrowed, filled with deep worry.

"It was my father who noticed something was wrong. Recently, there have been frequent strange movements from the demons in Black Mountain, and there are also many unorthodox martial artists wandering around Black Mountain County."

What's worse is that these days, all three centurions of the Demon Suppression Division have been preoccupied with worries!

Brother Xia, as you know, those who can sit in the position of a hundredth-ranked expert are all top-tier masters who have reached the peak of the Acquired Realm and gathered Qi!

Even they find this troublesome; it seems that Heishan County is about to be engulfed in a massive storm!

Are demons stirring up trouble? Is evil spirits causing chaos?

The connection of meridians and the gathering of Qi have caused great anxiety among the hundred households who have achieved perfect enlightenment.

Fang Xia's pupils contracted slightly, her hands clenched involuntarily, and a chill ran through her heart.

Luo Yue's tone became even more solemn, almost whispering: "My father risked everything to get information from his colleagues; the Demon Suppression Division hasn't announced anything yet."

He was worried that you wouldn't have time to prepare if it was late, so he specifically asked me to come over!

He said, "The Luo family will never forget Uncle Fang's kindness back then, and we can't just watch you all go blind!"

After a pause, Luo Yue looked around warily again: "My father specifically instructed that your family must be extremely careful lately!"

Do not go out unless absolutely necessary, especially not outside the city, and particularly avoid areas near mountains and forests!

Although the Demon Suppression Division will do its best to patrol and suppress, demons are cunning and the demonic path is treacherous, so oversights are inevitable!

You must guard your homes and keep the doors and windows tightly closed, so as not to give any opportunity for evil spirits to take advantage!

Fang Xia took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in her heart, and nodded solemnly and slowly.

He engraved every word Luo Yue said in his heart.

A strong feeling of gratitude welled up within me.

"Brother Yue, I understand! This favor... my Fang family will remember it!"

Thank you so much for making this trip. Please be sure to thank Uncle Luo properly when you get home!

I'll go back and tell my mother and older brother to stay home and not go out at all!

This timely kindness weighed heavily on Fang Xia's heart.

Luo Yue looked at him, his eyes full of concern: "You too!"

After learning martial arts at Sanyang Hall, hurry home and don't linger on the way.

"You haven't even refined your Qi and blood yet, and haven't even entered the Body Tempering stage. If you encounter any trouble, you'll have absolutely no power to protect yourself!"

As he spoke, Luo Yue pulled a cloth bag from his pocket and stuffed it into Fang Xia's hand: "Here, my mother asked me to bring this. It's thirty taels of silver, a small token of her appreciation!"

Seeing Fang Xia hesitate, Luo Yue directly stuffed it into his hand: "Brother Xia, your family is having a tough time right now, please accept it..."

Fang Xia took the cloth bag, feeling even warmer inside: "I understand."

A determined glint flashed in Fang Xia's eyes. He took a deep breath and said, "I will practice the Three Yang Stance to a minor level as soon as possible, condense my qi and blood, step into the Pi Guan (a specific area in traditional Chinese medicine), and have the ability to protect myself as soon as possible."

By the way, Uncle Luo is at the Demon Suppression Division, Brother Yue, you should also tell him to be extra careful!

Luo Yue nodded, his tone tinged with helplessness: "The old man is shrewd; he doesn't need me to remind him."

But you, Brother Xia, should focus on building up your qi and blood soon!

"I have to go back and report now. You should go home quickly, and remember, don't let your guard down!"

"Okay, take care too." Fang Xia bowed and said goodbye.

After saying goodbye, Luo Yue turned and headed towards the east of the city, his figure gradually disappearing at the end of the alley.

As Fang Xia watched Luo Yue's departing figure, a warm feeling welled up in her heart!

He was extremely grateful to Luo Yue's father.

When his elder brother inherited his father's position as a flag officer, it was because Luo Yue's father, out of consideration for their past relationship, secretly made arrangements.

Otherwise, even if the eldest brother reaches the inner cultivation realm and is qualified to inherit the position of chief bannerman, he may not be able to succeed smoothly.

It might not go smoothly.

Even with the strict rules of the Demon Suppression Division, without a powerful backer, one can only be manipulated by others!

.........

Now that the situation in Heishan County is about to descend into chaos, it was he who immediately dispatched Luo Yue to give him some advice!

This kindness, the Fang family...

Looking up at the darkening sky, Fang Xia felt increasingly heavy-hearted.

Black Mountain County is in turmoil, with demons and monsters stirring up trouble and evil forces causing havoc. In this chaotic world, only strength can ensure survival.

Clenching her fists, Fang Xia's eyes shone with determination.

He must become stronger as soon as possible to protect his home.

But this determination lasted only a moment before it was overwhelmed by a deep sense of powerlessness.

Fang Xia slowly loosened her fist, a surge of bitterness welling up in her heart.

He wanted to become stronger and have the ability to protect himself, but martial arts cultivation has never been able to do without the support of resources.

After mastering the Three Yang Stance, one needs the aid of a body-tempering ointment to quickly gather qi and blood and refine the skin and flesh.

A bottle of body-tempering ointment costs three taels of silver.

Three taels of silver........

A self-deprecating bitter smile appeared on Fang Xia's lips.

This is enough for an ordinary family of five to eat for one or two months, and for the Fang family, whose fortunes have declined, it is also a considerable sum.

Not to mention the massive resources required for the subsequent tempering of the flesh and tendons.

That's a bottomless pit!

As the evening breeze grew cooler, Fang Xia slowly raised her head, a resolute glint in her eyes.

The fist represents power, and in this world, the strong prey on the weak.

Without martial arts, one cannot even protect one's own home, let alone achieve martial arts success or avenge one's father.

If the Fang family can't afford the resources for martial arts training, then he'll earn them himself!

No matter how hard or tiring it is, Fang Xia will not back down.

My father was devoured by demons, and his body was never found.

Fang Xia was too young to take revenge back then.

But his elder brother lost an arm, ending his path in martial arts, and this karma fell on him!

Fang Xia knew that the demon that devoured her father must have been quite powerful.

He is at least above the Inner Refinement Blood Marrow Heavenly Ladder. With his current strength, it would be like throwing an egg against a rock.

........

Fang Xia clenched her fists, her figure upright, and turned to quicken her pace.