The dragon blood obtained from slaying the Ghost Shark was not enough to cause significant changes to General Wei.

Regarding this, Xu Guang had no solution; he simply did his utmost to help General Wei grow as quickly as possible.

Master Fuqing's words filled his heart with an ominous premonition.

...

Changsong Prefecture, Shen Family.

Shen Suyao returned to her room.

A shadow seemed to appear silently behind her.

"Why are you in such a hurry for me to come back?"

"Something happened in Cloud Water Village."

Shen Suyao's tone was calm.

But the shadow suddenly raised its head, somewhat surprised.

Cloud Water Village was well hidden by that good brother.

"Who made a move?" The shadow's hoarse voice carried a hint of impatience as he asked.

"Xu Guang, the Elephant Master from Jiufeng Mountain."

Xu Guang?

The shadow was silent for a moment, "I will help you as much as possible, what do you need me to do?"

Shen Suyao was silent for a moment.

She had actually discovered the anomaly of Cloud Water Village long ago, relying on the blessing from the Celestial Register that granted her the eyesight of birds.

By chance, she found that her good brother Shen Suzhen had twice left the Shen Family and lingered around Cloud Water Village.

She just didn't know the situation in Cloud Water Village.

But the great battle that occurred outside Cloud Water Village a few days ago, she understood.

A battle almost beyond the Innate level.

Since the last meeting with Xu Guang, it seemed that over a year had passed.

But now, his growth…

It's truly astonishing!

"Go and send a message to Xu Guang, let him be careful of my good brother."

The shadow nodded, then turned and left.

...

Night.

Xu Guang sat in an abandoned cave in the mountains, looking at the Twenty-four Seasonal Sword Technique in his hand.

This sword technique is very interesting. From the beginning of spring to severe cold, each requires a long sword to perform, with hidden killing intent in the Twenty-four Swords, serving as the Twenty-fifth Sword, the Celestial Change.

The Angry Dragon and Soft Sword he forged earlier correspond to the seasons in the technique, so he isn't worried about wasting them.

Actually, with his current talent and understanding, along with his perspective, he could easily master this Innate Martial Technique.

Looking at the nearly fifty thousand experience points on the panel, as long as he could master it, it meant improvement.

What kind of mystery lies beyond the Innate Martial Technique?

He has yet to witness it.

In sparring with Master Fuqing, the person certainly did not use Fifth Grade Martial Techniques.

In this regard, Xu Guang was quite expectant.

Jiang Zi Yun returned from outside and placed a handful of grass covered in dew in front of General Wei, then spoke to Xu Guang.

"Didn't the village chief say the Ghost Shark has many senior brothers? Aren't you worried they'll come after you?"

Xu Guang shook his head, "I promised Senior Sister to do certain things."

Paused, "Why don't you and Miss Shen go back first."

"Is Junior Martial Uncle Xu worrying about me and Little Mink?"

"Actually, there's no need."

Jiang Zi Yun sneered, "If they truly had the strength, they wouldn't need to hide; they dare not harm us, even if they want to cause trouble, they'd find unrelated people."

Xu Guang thought for a moment and understood.

Having just slain the Ghost Shark with General Wei, even if Zouchuan Dao still had Ghost Shark's senior brothers, they dare not act against them because…

From their perspective, with the Ghost Shark slain, if Xu Guang is still walking openly in Changsong Prefecture, could it be a trap?

The more high-profile I am, the less they dare to act.

"Rather than worry about those shady rats, the ones feeding the rats are the true enemies wanting to kill us. They don't know if you've detected their presence, and instead will desperately… silence us!"

Jiang Zi Yun continued speaking.

Her insights were truly clear, at least Xu Guang hadn't thought about these things.

For this, he indeed worried about the safety of the two women.

"With just a few words, Miss Zi Yun dispelled the apprehensions in Xu Mou's heart."

Xu Guang looked at Jiang Zi Yun with some admiration.

Jiang Zi Yun smiled, "There's something I've never told Martial Uncle. My uncle wants to become your deputy once you enter Chuannan Prefecture."

Paused, she added with much meaning.

"He said he would come and meet you personally, lest you be led away by others."

Xu Guang was stunned, then quickly understood.

Is Jiang Bai coming to meet him? Even if he truly favors him, wanting Xu Guang to become his deputy after entering Chuannan Prefecture, it's more likely his true intent is to protect Jiang Zi Yun and incidentally protect himself.

Is this Jiang Zi Yun's idea?

"Thank you, Master Jiang, for valuing me."

Jiang Zi Yun smiled, petted the small purple mink in her bosom, then walked out, "I won't disturb your practice."

Xu Guang watched her leave, his expression unchanged, though his heart seemed unquiet.

Changsong Prefecture's Jiang Family Steward Jiang Bai is rumored to have peak Fifth Grade strength, likely on par with his own Senior Sister.

...

Ping Shan County is a nondescript county in Changsong Prefecture, lacking powerful Martial Arts Sects and influential families.

However, it has dozens of small gangs that are scattered throughout Ping Shan County, exploiting citizens and committing all kinds of evil.

On the street, a man resembling a thug stared at a well-shaped woman, as if viewing some kind of merchandise.

He watched the woman's backside for a long time, seeming to be confirming something.

"Brother Hu, what are you looking at?"

Another skinny thug, appearing somewhat skin-and-bones, leaned closer and asked obsequiously.

"That woman, what do you think?"

After scrutinizing the woman, the skin-and-bones thug realized, revealing a lewd grin in his eyes.

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