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"I don't intend to join the Golden Wing Sect."

Lin Zheyu shook his head, and Xu Qin Yi and the others showed a hint of disappointment in their eyes.

If Lin Zheyu could join the Golden Wing Sect, with his talent, there is a great chance he could become a Transforming Force Powerhouse.

By that time, the Feihong Gang would have a strong backing in Bafang City.

Unfortunately, Lin Zheyu didn't want to join the Golden Wing Sect.

"I understand why Mr. Lin doesn't want to join the Golden Wing Sect."

"If I had Mr. Lin's talent, I wouldn't want to join the Golden Wing Sect either. Instead, I'd head to the Central Plains Region to try my luck!"

"That's the stage for the strong, the true paradise for geniuses!" Ren Qingfeng said with emotion.

"Haha, it's okay; if you don't want to join, then you don't want to join."

"No matter what choice Mr. Lin makes, we will always be brothers. Let's have a drink together!" Xu Qin Yi raised his wine glass and said with a hearty laugh.

Lin Zheyu raised his glass and clinked glasses with them, smiling.

Xu Yuxiang stared at Lin Zheyu dazedly, lost in her thoughts.

If Lin Zheyu doesn't join the Golden Wing Sect and plans to venture into the Central Plains, will they never see each other again?

Ren Qingying glanced at Xu Yuxiang, patted her hand, and whispered in her ear, "Why not express your feelings now? Maybe Mr. Lin feels the same way about you."

Xu Yuxiang couldn't help but give her a sidelong glance, not wanting to pay attention to this close friend.

"If Mr. Lin encounters any difficulties, feel free to ask."

"Though the Feihong Gang doesn't have much influence in Bafang City, the brothers from the gang are here, and handling some trouble is manageable."

"If you lack silver taels for cultivation, I can provide some support." Chen Xihong said with a smile.

"I appreciate your kindness, and if I run into problems, I will certainly seek your help." Lin Zheyu smiled and accepted their goodwill.

After the meal, Xu Yuxiang suggested visiting Flower Street, and Lin Zheyu did not refuse.

Flower Street and Liou Lane are the most prosperous areas in Bafang City.

Apart from brothels, pleasure quarters, and gambling houses, there are also flower markets, snacks, acrobatic performances, and boat rides.

The presence of brothels, pleasure quarters, and gambling houses boosted the popularity of Flower Street, attracting numerous merchants and gradually forming the most bustling area in Bafang City.

Lin Zheyu strolled with everyone, speaking little, mostly enjoying the streetscape and the lively atmosphere of Bafang City.

Being in the bustling Flower Street gave him a sense of attending a fair in his childhood from his previous life.

Xu Qin Yi and the others created multiple opportunities for him and Xu Yuxiang to interact, but Lin Zheyu remained indifferent.

Gradually, Xu Yuxiang gave up her thoughts.

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Five days passed in a flash.

After joining the Golden Wing Sect, Xu Qin Yi and the others became much busier and hadn't been seen since the gathering three days ago.

They needed to quickly enhance the Golden Wing Secret Canon to compete for the limited seats of True Disciples.

Meanwhile, Lin Zheyu remained idle.

The Feihong Gang had little territory in Bafang City, with enough manpower, unlike in Songyi City, where many areas required guarding.

Lin Zheyu felt that until he left Bafang City, he might remain without anything to do.

He didn't want to take a salary for nothing, as it didn't mean much to him.

So, two days ago, Lin Zheyu went to the Xu Family to resign from the Feihong Gang, but Xu Yinghao rejected it.

Xu Yinghao didn't care about paying Lin Zheyu that little silver taels.

For them, gaining a connection with a genius like Lin Zheyu for that amount of silver taels was a bargain.

Although Lin Zheyu had yet to grow, if one among the talented Martial Artists they invested in grew, the Xu Family would benefit.

Originally, the Xu Family could develop and become one of the three major families in Songyi City with the help of a powerful person who had accepted their goodwill.

They had supported many talented Martial Artists, and the hidden seniors Xu Jingwu asked Lin Zheyu to find were Martial Artists who had benefited enough from the Xu Family.

Unfortunately, Lin Zheyu couldn't find those seniors.

At noon, the scorching sun poured down, and the heat from the bluestone-paved ground rose in waves.

Lin Zheyu stood by a stone table under the shade of a tree, his right hand submerged in a wooden basin of clear water, eyes closed.

Within his body, a vast and mysterious energy swept through the medicinal properties of the herbs in the basin, quickly improving and strengthening the muscles, skin, and bones of his waist and legs, making them increasingly tough and robust.

His spirit, in the mysterious conscious space, continued to train tirelessly, gaining more control over Qi Blood.

The Ninth Layer of the Golden Swan Skill progressed rapidly, along with related Martial Dao experiences and insights.

After several breaths.

Lin Zheyu opened his eyes, briefly dazed, then clear again.

[Heavenly Dao Rewards Diligence]

Name: Lin Zheyu

Source Power: 0

Skills:

Golden Swan Skill (Ninth Layer 83%)

Turtle Breath Skill (Third Layer 100%)

Lin Zheyu looked at the data in his consciousness; the Ninth Layer of the Golden Swan Skill had progressed to 83%.

"The power of Qi Blood is a hair's breadth from reaching peak state, and a dose of Dust-Free Blood Coagulation Powder is approximately equivalent to the medicinal power of fourteen doses of Blood-Nourishing and Bone-Strengthening Soup."

Lin Zheyu pondered and said to himself.

The remaining medicinal power of the last Dust-Free Blood Coagulation Powder, combined with a dose of Red Fire Blood Nourishing Powder, and utilizing two units of Source Power, brought his Qi Blood back to nearly peak strength.

While using a single dose of Red Fire Blood Nourishing Powder only restored about a tenth of Qi Blood.

In other words, the remaining medicinal power of the Dust-Free Blood Coagulation Powder could restore 90% of Qi Blood power, roughly equivalent to the medicinal power of two doses of Blood-Nourishing and Bone-Strengthening Soup.

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