He didn't think Huang Bing was a match for General Wei, but like many others speculated, he believed General Wei's large size would slow him down. Defeating Huang Bing would be easy, but how many moves it would take remained uncertain.

Xu Guang shook his head.

'Not confident?' Tang Yuming thought to himself.

Training ground.

With a long roar, Huang Bing reversed his spear and charged out.

Next moment.

Golden treasure light burst from General Wei's body, with demonic power and treasure light nearly fused together, producing a sound akin to a dragon's chant.

An invisible surge of air suddenly spread outward, centered on General Wei.

Though he hadn't approached General Wei, his figure flew backward.

A hint of bewilderment appeared on General Wei's face.

He had merely used Xu Guang's [Horizontal Pressure] gathered aura, combined with his own treasure light technique…

He hadn't even made a move.

Xu Guang stood up.

General Wei caught him.

The two of them walked out.

Xu Guang said softly, "If anyone wants to spar with me in the future, talk to General Wei. It understands."

All disciples: ...

Tang Yuming thought of Xu Guang's earlier head-shake before the great battle.

Now he finally understood the meaning.

The shake wasn't due to lack of confidence, but because Huang Bing needed more practice.

...

These are just the added value after the Martial Dao promotion; strength is the only thing that truly matters.

Instead of caring about these, Xu Guang might as well concern himself with General Wei's growth.

With its daily two Spirit Crystals and various specially prepared meals, in half a year, General Wei's growth wasn't as rapid as Xu Guang's.

But still quite gratifying. Since last refinement of True Blood, General Wei had reached a bottleneck of Sixth Grade, like a human martial artist stuck between small practice and great practice.

In this state, its progress became very slow, and Xu Guang hadn't noticed any significant changes in it for three months.

This is actually normal; for a Demon Beast in the wild, not only three months but even three years would offer little improvement.

But such results are hard to accept for both Xu Guang and General Wei.

"I do have some ways to help you quickly enhance, but I asked around, that thing called Dragon Blood Wood is a Fifth-Grade Treasure Medicine, and we can't afford it."

It's a herb provided in [Elephant Cuisine], taking it for two months would enhance General Wei.

But even if he asked Fuqing or Shen Muyu for a loan, it would be hard to sustain, let alone meet General Wei's daily consumption.

General Wei tapped Xu Guang's shoulder with its long trunk, seemingly communicating with him.

"Wait for the Divine Descent next time? That could take forever, better if I first enhance to Fifth Grade and then find a solution…"

Xu Guang made a decision in his heart.

General Wei also agreed with Xu Guang's point.

At noon, Shen Muyu and Jiang Zi Yun came again.

Shen Muyu seemed intentionally training herself for combat experiences on General Wei's back, and after several inquiries from Xu Guang, finally explained the reason.

She simply wanted to ride General Wei to meet someone.

Xu Guang was speechless.

He didn't understand Shen Muyu's thought process, why must she ride General Wei to meet someone?

Who is she meeting?

He didn't continue questioning, and Shen Muyu didn't elaborate either.

They brewed tea, preparing to continue chatting with Jiang Zi Yun.

This girl was truly interesting; her age matched Xu Guang's, yet she was already an Innate Expert, breaking through a line earlier than Shen Muyu.

And she was well-learned, capable of discussing Taoist study, Alchemy Dao, and Forging with Xu Guang at length.

It's hard to imagine how she knew so much; Xu Guang, without any special aids, would certainly be outdone by her.

She appeared approachable but was actually unreachable.

The Jiang Family, indeed deserving to be the top noble family of Zouchuan Dao, a family from the Three Dukes and Six Marquis, produced three Dukes and six Marquis during the Great Zhou Period.

The top family's cultivation of descendants truly astounds.

When Jiang Zi Yun's teacup was empty, Xu Guang stood to refill, but she took out a small packet of tea leaves.

"This Mist Concealing Tea was brought by my sixth uncle; it's said to enhance insight, though I'm unsure if it's true. I'm clueless about brewing tea, so I'll trouble Senior Brother Xu."

Through days of chatting, Xu Guang was astounded by Jiang Zi Yun's breadth of knowledge, and Jiang Zi Yun likewise.

From Feng Shui to Alchemy Dao, and then to Treasure Medicine characteristics, Xu Guang seemed to have dabbled in them all and was exceptionally proficient.

She was chosen for an arranged marriage from a young age, exposed to these things early, aiming to please her husband's family in the future, regardless of their preferences.

She had always been quite confident in these.

Xu Guang was truly unique.

Xu Guang looked a bit surprised at the blue and white tea leaves carefully sealed with deer skin in her hand, he smiled.

"I'm not skilled in tea brewing either, today will be a waste of good material."

He didn't believe Jiang Zi Yun couldn't do it though, as some of his tea brewing techniques were taught by her.

In the midst of their banter, Xu Guang stood to brew tea.

Just as he was about to proceed, a strange surge echoed in his mind.

[Tea Master's job opportunity has been fulfilled, would you like to take the job?]

Xu Guang was speechless.

Tea Master? What profession is that? Purely a lifestyle job?

[Professional Talent (Tea Master): Concentrating and Calming: Every tea brewing session temporarily increases insight, the better the tea quality, the longer the duration. The tea you brew will possess better flavor.]

Indeed, it seemed somewhat redundant as he had imagined.

Closed the panel.

"Senior Brother Xu's tea today is brewed excellently."

Jiang Zi Yun praised.

Xu Guang was speechless.

The two chatted a while longer.

The two women departed satisfied.

...

As Xu Guang was drinking tea alone, General Wei caught the scent and wanted a taste.

Another person came in.

"Is it tasty?"

The newcomer curiously eyed the bluish-gray tea in Xu Guang's cup, asking.

Xu Guang looked at the uninvited guest, his expression calm, he furrowed his brows, "You are… from Sword Seal Peak, my junior nephew?"

Zhuang Yue's face didn't change in the slightest, "You haven't received the Talisman yet."

"But it's already set."

Zhuang Yue sneered.

"Junior Sister Shen is a pitiful person; someone hopes you'll stay away from her, so she doesn't get distracted by someone irrelevant like you."

"Consider yourself warned!"

Xu Guang slowly stood.

"Who is this 'someone' you're referring to?"

He stepped forward step by step, closing in on Zhuang Yue, a little bit of Horizontal Pressure's aura rising on him.

Although Zhuang Yue's strength was decent, with a Sixth Grade minor cultivation level.

But…

His realm was ultimately lower than Xu Guang's.

At this moment, an indescribable fear arose in Zhuang Yue's heart; for some reason, he didn't… have the courage to attack Xu Guang.

Xu Guang stood up, his aura astonishing; although he didn't reveal a hint of Qi Force, it was as if he had already grasped Zhuang Yue's life in his hands.

"Listen, I am now your uncle master in Wanhua Institute, Fuzi Generation, and you must respect me."

Zhuang Yue didn't want to be humiliated like this; he wanted to resist, but the next moment, he seemed to be wrapped tightly by ropes, with General Wei's trunk almost completely entwining his body.

His heart tightened.

"It's Eldest Young Master Shen from the Shen Family."

Xu Guang was stunned, originally thinking Zhuang Yue was Lin Zushan's person, but unexpectedly related to that Eldest Young Master Shen?

He felt the matter was somewhat unusual.

"Since entering the sect, I've been cautious everywhere, never provoked any of you, why insist on forcing me?"

As General Wei's foot landed, a shapeless pressure swept across Zhuang Yue's body.

"Since you know, how dare you not give him face?"

Hearing this, Xu Guang couldn't help but laugh.

When someone is speechless, they do want to laugh.

An accomplished Sixth Grade minor cultivation master, trying to give trouble because of a peer's words?

Is this Zhuang Yue lacking brains?

He stretched out his hand, and Zhuang Yue could only watch as Xu Guang's hand appeared before his eyes.

Slap~!

The sound wasn't loud but was extremely insulting, making Zhuang Yue's face instantly flush red.

"You…"

"Don't move!"

Xu Guang's figure seemed ghost-like, appearing behind him, and in front of him was General Wei's massive ivory-like tusk, gleaming coldly, akin to a demon.

"Move, and you will die."

Xu Guang's voice was gentle.

Zhuang Yue was thunderstruck, his face void of color, realizing Xu Guang wasn't joking.

"Does Shen Suzhen have connections with Lin Zushan?"

"I don't know..." Seeing the viciousness in Xu Guang's eyes, Zhuang Yue hurriedly added, "Shen Suzhen once visited Jiufeng Mountain and chatted happily with Senior Brother Lin."

Xu Guang nodded slowly, seeming to comprehend, gently patting Zhuang Yue's face again.

"Tell Shen Suzhen to speak to me directly if he has anything to say."

"Let's see if he can use his face to beat me to death!!"

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