Chapter 83

Jiang Feng originally just wanted to use this opportunity to slip away and did not expect these officials to help him much.

In fact, during the battle just now, his situation was much better than he had let on. Facing five opponents, he might not have lacked the means to win.

However, his eyesight was astonishing. Even when the red-topped pleasure boat was still far away on the other side, he had already seen the emblem of the Mingxin Society on it.

On one hand, he did not want to reveal his true strength, and on the other, he intentionally wanted to draw the attention of those people, leaving them with some impression of the matter.

He did not know what use this would serve, but the potential impact of today's actions in the future was hard to estimate. Doing something was always better than doing nothing.

On the way back, he raised his spirits, but it was clear that Jiang Huiming had only found this group of people.

He safely returned to the courtyard of the Yuanshan Martial Hall. As soon as he entered the yard, he heard the sounds of shouting and panting. Pingluanshan and the others, clad in heavy wooden armor, were sweating profusely. Jiang Feng smiled and immediately joined the training.

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Jiang Huiming had arranged for Qin Hu and others to kill Jiang Feng, while he himself stayed at the club rented by Li Ming, pacing back and forth, restless.

Li Ming was sipping tea slowly. Seeing his actions, he said impatiently, "Calm down! It's just a small matter, not worth getting so anxious! With this mindset, how can you pass the state examination?"

Jiang Huiming took a deep breath and sat down in a chair.

Li Ming handed him a cup of tea. When he took it, his hand was already basically steady, and the tea surface was calm.

Li Ming smiled in satisfaction. Although he had only taken on these apprentices by order, after teaching them for some time, he was relatively satisfied with Jiang Huiming.

This young man had average talent, but his thinking was thorough, and his actions were swift, making him a promising seed.

However, although the Jiang family was just a branch, it was still a branch of the Que Tread Jiang family. The noble families were now at odds with the Fuliu Jun, and it was unknown how the master would handle the people of the Lu Ming Jiang family in the future.

But this matter had nothing to do with him; he only needed to follow orders.

Not long after, a person rushed in and handed a letter to Li Ming. Li Ming unfolded it and his expression changed.

He placed the letter on the table and pushed it to Jiang Huiming, saying, "So, that boy's background is this."

Jiang Huiming was taken aback and said gratefully, "Thank you, Master!"

Their family's influence was limited to the Lu Ming area and could not reach this remote place. The only way to gather information about Jiang Feng so quickly was through Li Ming's use of the Fuliu Jun's power.

Li Ming continued to drink his tea slowly and said, "This background is not too big, but it's not too small either, and it's a bit troublesome..."

Jiang Huiming frowned and asked, "Is this Hua Su the commander of the Yumu Army? Isn't he retired now? What's the connection?"

Li Ming said, "I've heard of Hua Su. He was a commander of a thousand men in the Yumu Army, leading a large force and killing countless demons, with a fearsome reputation. After he was injured and retired, he was taken in by the Qianzhong Army."

Hearing the name Qianzhong Army, Jiang Huiming's face immediately changed: "Isn't the Qianzhong Army the private army of the Zhong family?!"

Li Ming nodded. Speaking of this matter, a look of respect appeared on his face: "The Zhong family and the demons are mortal enemies, and they have always been important sponsors of the Yumu Army. Their support also manifests in the arrangements for retired Yumu Army personnel. Those who retire from the Yumu Army are usually severely injured, and a large part of them are physically disabled. After long-term survival on the battlefield, they find it difficult to adapt to the real human society."

Li Ming tapped the letter and said slowly, "For example, Hua Su is a typical case. The Qianzhong Army takes them in, treats their injuries, comforts their minds, and gives them a new identity and channel to re-enter society, which is a great virtue."

Jiang Huiming recalled the conversation he had heard at the Jiezi Pavilion and said coldly, "What great virtue, it's just a way to gain a good reputation! Master Li, you should have seen the attitude of the people towards the Zhong family! How much benefit does this attitude bring to the Zhong family? It's obvious. The Zhong family is just using this as a means!"

Li Ming did not speak, giving Jiang Huiming a faint glance, feeling a bit disappointed.

Jiang Huiming's thoughts were understandable, but his attitude was inappropriate.

Regardless of whether the Zhong family's actions were a means, the actual things they did and the results they achieved were evident. And with the power of the Zhong family, Jiang Huiming was like a tiny ant.

Facing such a force with such hostility...

He changed the subject and said, "In short, Hua Su has some connection with the Zhong family, which is likely the reason why Weng Liangji treated that boy with special courtesy today. Hua Su was once severely injured, and his strength has greatly diminished, but he is still not to be underestimated. Moreover, his reputation in the Yumu Army is high, and the camaraderie among his comrades is something you can hardly imagine."

Jiang Huiming pondered and said, "In other words, if we want to deal with Jiang Feng, we shouldn't confront Hua Su directly?"

Li Ming looked at him and said, "It's not 'we,' but 'you.' You might as well contact your father and inform him of this matter, and let him handle it."

In Li Ming's view, the state examination was coming soon, and it was not appropriate for Jiang Huiming to be distracted at this time.

But Jiang Huiming shook his head and said, "No, Jiang Feng is after all a person sent by the main family. We can be slow in treating him, but we cannot let the main family know that we intend to get rid of him! Although my father is wise, he lacks depth. Knowing this matter, he might reveal some flaws. So, it's better for me to handle it personally."

Li Ming was silent for a moment and said, "There are only half a month left, you know."

Jiang Huiming stood up and said respectfully, "Master, please rest assured, I won't neglect my main tasks."

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Coincidentally, Jiang Feng was also talking about his injuries with Hua Su in the small courtyard.

In the twilight after dinner, when the impurities of Mingli in the world were at their highest, it was the least suitable time for cultivation, and it was the usual time for rest and chat at the Yuanshan Martial Hall.

Jiang Feng recalled his experience at the Jiezi Pavilion. Weng Liangji, like Hua Su, had also retired after being injured. His situation was very similar to Hua Su's, with both his Mingxin Seed and Yuanzhi severely damaged, and his realm greatly regressed.

Jiang Feng had two such examples around him, but he still did not fully understand what such injuries entailed. During this idle chat, he asked Hua Su about it.

Hua Su pointed and said, "Pingluanshan, tell me about the levels of martial cultivators."

Pingluanshan stood up and said, "When all seven acupoints of the first chain are open, one advances to the Dawn Martial Cultivator; when the second chain is fully open, one becomes a Heavenly Bright Warrior; when the third chain is open, one becomes a Yangming Martial Practitioner; when the fourth chain is open, one becomes a Body Bright Martial Venerable; when the fifth chain is open, one becomes a Heart Bright Martial Master; when the sixth chain is open, one becomes an Intent Bright Martial Emperor..."

He was about to continue, but Hua Su waved his hand to interrupt him, "When can one directly use Mingli to attack the enemy?"

Pingluanshan sat down, and Tengzhi stood up and said, "When one reaches the third chain as a Yangming Martial Practitioner, one can project Mingli externally to attack. Before that, one can only use Mingli internally and rely on muscle movements to injure the enemy."

Hongcheng added, "However, one can also use Mingli to influence the surrounding environment, like Jiang Feng, to perform long-range attacks."

Pingluanshan shook his head vigorously, "That's too difficult, controlling it to that level is too precise!"

Hua Su glanced at him, "Are you giving up?"

Pingluanshan immediately straightened his chest, "Of course not! I also want to master the air cannon, to hit wherever I point and make the enemy's face explode!"

Hua Su flicked his finger, and an air bullet exploded in front of Pingluanshan, the shockwave hitting his nose. The force was not heavy, just enough to stimulate his tear glands, making his tears flow.

Everyone laughed, and Hua Su said coldly, "Sit down! Determination is not just words, it's actions!"

Jiang Feng mediated, "Pingluanshan has indeed been very hardworking."

Pingluanshan, holding his nose, sat down reluctantly. Hua Su ignored him, drew a simple diagram on the ground with his finger, and introduced, "When one reaches the third chain as a Yangming Martial Practitioner, one can project Mingli externally to attack. At this point, there are two types of attacks: one is to use the various attributes or impact force of Mingli to strike the enemy's body. The other is to directly attack the Mingxin Seed, the enemy's core!"

"The higher the level, the more resilient the martial cultivator's body. At that time, even a cut to the throat is not a fatal injury. They can still compress their muscles and blood vessels to temporarily seal the wound. As for martial cultivators skilled in the wood element, they have super self-healing abilities and are difficult to deal with under normal circumstances."

When Jiang Feng heard "self-healing abilities," he became more attentive.

Hua Su said, "Starting from the Yangming Martial Practitioner, one can project Mingli externally. After that, martial battles become two-sided, simultaneously attacking the enemy's body and Mingxin Seed!"

Hua Su took a deep breath and said, "As soon as the Mingxin Seed is damaged, it directly affects the Yuanzhi. When the Yuanzhi breaks, Mingli is lost. If the damage reaches a certain level, it cannot be repaired. The injured person not only regresses in realm but also can no longer advance in cultivation!"

Pingluanshan's face changed, and he asked, "Teacher Hua, you..."

Hua Su blew a smoke ring and extended his right hand, saying, "You can take a look at what it's like when the Yuanzhi is damaged."

His skin was rough, revealing the iron-like muscles beneath. Scars covered his skin, extending into his clothes. This was the result of being tempered on the battlefield, a steel warrior!

Everyone fell silent, looking at each other, afraid to touch his wounds.

Hua Su said impatiently, "If I tell you to look, you should look! Knowing what it is will benefit you in the future!"

Jiang Feng took a deep breath and said, "Alright, I'll take a look!" He extended his hand and placed it on Hua Su's wrist, letting Mingli flow out of his body and into Hua Su's.

As soon as he entered, he felt a wall blocking his senses.

After a moment, the wall crumbled, opening the path ahead.

To help them understand, Hua Su completely removed his Mingli defense!