Two old silver coins.

So young and yet each one is more cunning than the last.

He has interacted with Shen Suyao and Shen Suyong from the Shen Family.

He was particularly impressed by Shen Suyong.

Previously, he suspected that the matter at Baihua Palace was not done by that person.

He was somewhat doubtful that it was orchestrated by this eldest son of the Shen Family, who is known as a Martial Fool.

He has not encountered the kind of intrigue found in noble families, but imagines it to be incredibly enchanting.

Ah, such a familiar feeling.

Just like when he was fishing with Lin Zushan in Chuannan Prefecture.

Could it be that these two are like-minded and actually friends?

Thinking about the involvement of Shen Muyu, the more Xu Guang thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.

If Shen Suzhen truly possesses the old silver coin-like character he imagined, how would she treat Lin Zushan, the senior brother of the Inner Sect?

By appealing to his inclinations.

By arranging for Shen Muyu to be betrothed to Lin Zushan under the name of the Shen Family?

Interesting, truly fascinating.

Xu Guang couldn't help but develop a slightly malicious thought.

"Once I breakthrough to the Fifth Grade, I will tell Shen Muyu about this and my suspicions, regardless of whether they are true or false, and then together with Shen Muyu attack the Shen Family, truly a glorious return."

...

Zhuang Yue returned to Sword Seal Peak with a face full of worry.

Feeling a bit uneasy, he went to the back mountain.

Here was Lin Zushan's residence, unlike Xu Guang, he occupied a vast area in the back mountain of Sword Seal Peak, not just some unused place at the foot of the mountain.

As the first of the Inner Sect, he naturally enjoyed certain privileges and authority.

Knock knock knock!

Zhuang Yue entered after knocking.

Lin Zushan was standing under a green pine tree, silently practicing a martial technique that Zhuang Yue couldn't understand at all. He wasn't using Qi Force, just pure physical strength, yet it still felt incredibly mysterious and shocking to Zhuang Yue.

"How did the matter go?"

Lin Zushan spoke while facing away from Zhuang Yue.

Two beautiful maidservants approached him with towels, admiringly helping Lin Zushan wipe his body.

Zhuang Yue replied quietly.

"As you instructed, I've informed him about Shen Suzhen's matter."

Lin Zushan nodded and smiled, "Well done. This month, I'll have them prepare more for you over at the Purple Garden as your monthly stipend."

Seeing him in a good mood, Zhuang Yue hesitated a bit and spoke.

"But that fellow is quite arrogant…"

He removed his hands from his face, revealing multiple red palm prints. Despite Xu Guang not using much force and the blood marks not fading due to Zhuang Yue's physique, he wanted Lin Zushan to see them.

Lin Zushan snorted coldly, "He'll be dealt with in due time."

Zhuang Yue remained somewhat disgruntled until he left Wanhua Peak and felt embarrassed by his behavior in front of Xu Guang. Yet, facing Xu Guang again made him feel hesitant.

"That's not my face he hit; it was clearly yours."

Lin Zushan turned back to look at him coldly.

Zhuang Yue immediately dared not say more and cautiously retreated.

Once Zhuang Yue left, Lin Zushan snorted coldly and muttered to himself.

'Shen Suzhen, we've sworn brotherhood, and you've promised to betroth Xiaoyu'Er to me, so you should bear some responsibilities for me, shouldn't you?'

'Help me assess this fellow's capabilities, would you?'

He genuinely wanted to confront Xu Guang himself, but Xu Guang was truly special.

Xu Guang's own combat strength wasn't strong; he relied on the Kunlun Beast.

Wanhua Institute's Huang Bing had already tested and found himself shockingly repelled by the beast's aura.

This fact alone made the beast's strength troublesome even for a master like Lin Zushan, who had already reached the Fifth Grade.

As the first of the Inner Sect, he absolutely must not lose, and even victory must be achieved stylishly.

So, he asked Shen Suzhen to help evaluate Xu Guang's quality.

If things go smoothly, it might flush out that turtle who hasn't emerged from its shell in a year, leading to unexpected benefits.

For instance, using Xu Guang to lure out Shi Moyun of the Celestial Destiny Sect…

He still hasn't completed his agreement with Dragon Gate.

...

Time flies like a shuttle.

Nearly three months passed again.

Jiufeng Mountain was now draped in pure white snow, each main peak resembled a beast cleaving the snow.

In the snow, a giant creature walked slowly, snowflakes landed on it only to be instantly vaporized by its unimaginable heat, forming wisps of white steam around it.

Xu Guang wore a black coat, with a heavy cloak draped over his back, and a bamboo hat on his head, already covered in piled snow.

Looking at the panel showing over 340,000 experience points.

He exhaled deeply.

"I have pushed the Martial Artist Profession to the limit, despite my poor initial talent, with the boost from the Professional Level, I am now deemed a rare genius by everyone…"

"With that Relic as an inducement, within half a month, I'll breakthrough to Fifth Grade!"

A half month ago, he had already dispersed Fuyu, and now the scope of his Spiritual Power's Absolute Perception exceeded three hundred meters. It could even touch over a thousand meters in a blur.

This was a rather exaggerated distance; it represented a near-impossible chance of getting hit by a surprise attack.

More importantly, this enhancement in Spiritual Power, while not fundamentally transforming into Divine Thought, has enabled him to manipulate objects, albeit not too heavy ones.

But for Xu Guang, this was a breakthrough.

In the snow, a slightly frail young figure was waiting for Xu Guang along the mountain path.

Seeing General Wei, he immediately ran towards him.

This person was from Sword Seal Peak's Inner Sect. Having seen him a few times before, he had yet to breakthrough to Fifth Grade.

"What is it?"

Xu Guang did not step down, merely seated on General Wei's back, his expression indifferent as he spoke.

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