It had been three months since Yun Jiang arrived at the Jiaohua Boundary, and he had a basic understanding of the place.
The place he was standing on was called the Tongyuan Prefecture, and more than seventy percent of the million people were gathered in this prefecture city. The prefecture occupied a radius of four to five thousand kilometers, which was quite large.
There were ten large cities surrounding the mountains, rivers, and rivers. They were originally a country, but they were destroyed by the An Kingdom's army twenty years ago. Thus, they were added to the country's territory, and they were now known as the "Ten Prefectures".
The Da 'an Dynasty had been established for thirty years, and the founding emperor was still alive, so it was at its peak. The dynasty's territory was also extremely vast, stretching to the upper reaches of the Hong River in the west, the scorched lands of the Crimson Ridge in the east, the Wulin Shanhai in the north, and the Dingyao Pass in the south. There were a total of sixty-nine prefectures and three hundred upper provinces.
Unlike what he had imagined, cultivators could be seen everywhere, but most of them were not even as strong as the most ordinary strongmen. Only their punches and kicks could shatter stones, and they were still mortals, so they could not compare to cultivators who had opened their meridians.
He used a few pills to exchange for a few books, and only then did he gain a little understanding of the way of cultivation here. Generally speaking, it was divided into the Heaven, Earth, and Mortal Meridians, and there was a huge difference between each level. Among them, Mortal Meridians were the lowest, and they usually absorbed the blood essence of demonic beasts to achieve the goal of transforming into a mortal body.
The book in his hand recorded a very basic blood exchange method. If one could pass this test, they would enter the so-called "Blood Fusion Test". Once they entered this stage, they would be able to regrow severed limbs, and it would be difficult to be injured by knives and axes. At the same time, it meant that they would have unlimited possibilities in the future.
It was impossible to use this method without a strong body, and the demonic blood was also very particular. The stronger the demonic beast, the more dangerous it was, but at the same time, the greater its future potential. This actually required many secret medicines, but most of them were in the hands of the royal family of the large clans, and the outside world had no way of knowing.
Fortunately, the people of this world had boundless wisdom. By diluting the demonic blood and mixing it with crude medicinal liquids, ordinary people were able to endure it. However, it was still a shortcut. Once it was used, it would completely cut off the path of improvement. Even so, it was still better than being an ordinary person.
Most of the people he saw along the way were like this. The prefecture called them "Wanderers". Almost all the slightly larger clans would provide for such people to ensure the stability of their own clans.
As for the Great Divine Ability that could fly in the sky, burrow into the earth, burn mountains and boil seas, he had never seen a single one of them.
He thought about how this place was at the edge of the land. If he went any further, it would be the wilderness and glaciers where he came from. There were few plants and no signs of human habitation. Those who were slightly more capable would have gone to the capital city. This situation was normal. He thought, "Perhaps it's time to leave this place. I heard that there are sect-like institutions in Lin Chuan that teach cultivation methods. I should go there, but before that, I need to notify the Inner Realm."
He opened his mouth and spat out dozens of array flags, instantly setting up a security array in the surroundings. Then, he released the Two-Realm Dial as well.
In order to not attract attention, he used a medicinal powder as the price to stay in an old mansion. There were no Great Divine Ability cultivators in Tong Yuan City, but this was not without its benefits. At least, no one would notice the unusual movements here.
He raised his hand and pressed on the dial. Immediately, a ray of light shone out. A moment later, a long-bearded Taoist was seen standing there. He bowed and said, "Yun Jiang of Yao Yin Sect greets Meng Shang Zhen."
Meng Zhen said, "Spiritual Master Yun, have you safely arrived at Jiaohua Boundary?"
Yun Jiang said, "Yes, this trip was smooth, but the situation at Jiaohua Boundary is very different from what Clan Master had told us."
Meng Zhen's expression turned serious. He said, "Spiritual Master, please explain in detail."
Yun Jiang acknowledged and roughly explained the situation. He said, "I feel that Jiaohua Boundary may look simple on the surface, but there seems to be something hidden underneath. We need to explore elsewhere."
Zhenren Meng thought about it and agreed, "Zhenren Yun, you can decide how to act on your own, but you have to pay attention to your own safety. Your clansman disappeared mysteriously, and there might be someone in this realm who can threaten you."
Yun Jiang said, "I will remember."
Because the mana that was poured into the Two-Realm Dial was limited, and the spiritual opportunity in this world was insufficient, he ended the conversation after a few more sentences. He kept the instrument and set up a Qi Gathering Formation before sitting down to cultivate.
The night passed and dawn broke. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.
He got off the bed and opened the door to see a woman in her thirties standing outside. She had a pretty face and fair skin. Her hair was combed into a high bun and she wore a beaded hoop. Two maidservants stood on her left and right, and behind them was a young man of sixteen or seventeen. However, he looked dispirited and did not have the vigor that someone of his age should have.
When the woman saw him coming out, she curtsied and said in a soft voice, "Mister, please come in."
Yun Jiang recognized the wife of the owner of this house. He nodded slightly and said, "Madam Han, is there anything I can help you with?"
Madam Han said, "If I may be so bold, I have something to discuss with Mister." Before Yun Jiang could speak, she added, "Mister, this may be beneficial to both of us."
Yun Jiang did not refuse. He turned sideways and said, "Come in and talk."
When they entered the house, the woman looked around and said apologetically, "This place is simple and crude, sorry to have delayed Mister. When I return, I will tell my husband to change a better room for Mister. "
Yun Jiang sat on the main seat and invited her to sit down. He said, "Madam Han, you can speak now."
Madam Han glanced at him and asked carefully, "Mister Yun is from another country?"
Yun Jiang admitted frankly, "That's right. I used to travel in the Wilderness and only recently came to Tongyuan City."
Madam Han's beautiful eyes rippled. She said, "Mister, you must be very capable to be able to travel in the Wilderness. I heard that in Tongyuan City, only a few of the generals have such ability."
Yun Jiang thought for a moment and realized that the reason why she knew he was not ordinary was because of the medicinal powder.
Although the powder was very ordinary to him, it was refined from the plants of the Mountain and Sea Realm. It was exquisite and full of medicinal power. It was undoubtedly a priceless treasure here.
Madam Han asked carefully, "Mister, you have asked someone in the government house to buy a geographical map and also the area around Linchuan City. Are you going to the government house?"
Yun Jiang said, "Is there something wrong?"
Madam Han was observant and could tell that he did not like to beat around the bush. She lowered her eyes and thought for a moment before looking up again. She said, "There is nothing wrong. It's just that I have a presumptuous request. If possible, can you escort my nephew to Linchuan City?" She pulled the young Langjun over as she spoke.
Yun Jiang wanted to refuse, but when he looked at the young man again, he had an idea. He said, "I'm used to traveling alone, I'm afraid …"
Madam Han did not give up. She said, "Mister, I think you don't know that if you want to travel around in the An Kingdom, you need to get a warrant from a prominent family and report it to the state government. The imperial court is especially strict about this. If you are found to have no warrant, the guards will immediately come to arrest you. I am not threatening you. You can find out about this matter by asking around. If Mister is willing to escort Xiaowu there, I can persuade my husband to be your warrant."
Yun Jiang looked like he was considering it. Madam Han held a handkerchief in her hand and looked at him nervously. After a while, he agreed. "Alright, I don't want to cause any trouble. I will help Madam Han this time."
Madam Han was overjoyed. She pushed the young Langjun and said, "Xiaowu, quickly thank you."
The young man was very polite. He came up and bowed. "Thank you, Mister."
Yun Jiang nodded at him and turned around. "Madam Han, since we are going together, I have something to say to him."
Madam Han stood up immediately. "Of course." She told the young man, "Xiaowu, the family has entrusted you to Mister. You must follow his rules. Do you understand?"
She then turned around and said, "I will take my leave." She curtsied and left with her maidservant.
After they left, Yun Jiang looked at Xiaowu for a moment and said, "You look like you haven't completed the blood fusion?"
Xiaowu was at a loss. "Mister, why are you …"
Yun Jiang said, "It seems that I was right. The grade of the blood you fused with is too high. Although your body looks strong, it is congenitally deficient. That is why you haven't passed this hurdle. You look fine now, but you are only supported by the precious medicine. You must have consumed the Qi Replenishing Powder that I gave to the Han family. No wonder Madam Han handed you over to me. She must want me to help you remove the hidden danger."
Xiaowu was stunned. He knelt down and kowtowed. Then he stood up and said, "Please forgive me, Mister. Xiaowu didn't know about this before. I will explain it to Auntie."
Yun Jiang stopped him. "Wait. Don't you care about your own life?"
Xiaowu looked sad. "I have failed the blood fusion. I am afraid that I can only be a wanderer in the future. I have let down the family's expectations. Even if I can save my life, I will not be able to take back what I have lost. What is the point of living?"
Yun Jiang smiled. "You are so young, but you have so many thoughts. Who said that there is no way to save the blood fusion? Others may not be able to do it, but it is not difficult for me."
Xiaowu suddenly looked up and asked excitedly, "Mister can help me?"
Yun Jiang nodded. "Yes, but there is a condition. You must become my disciple and do something for me. Don't worry, I will not ask you to do anything that will harm the family. Instead, I will give you more benefits."
Xiaowu immediately knelt down. "Greetings, Master."
Yun Jiang praised him and called him up again. With a serious expression, she said, "Since you are my disciple, I will help you solve this problem. Not only will I help you recover, but I will also help you enter the Blood Fusion Gate. But you must remember, do not tell anyone about this. Otherwise, you and the family behind you will not be able to survive."
Xiaowu was shocked. "Yes, Xiaowu will remember."
Yun Jiang was very satisfied. "What do you need to do in Lin 'an?"
Xiaowu answered, "Auntie wants me to enter the Lou Dan Academy to see if I can learn some basic martial arts. But since I have a master, I will not go."
Yun Jiang's expression brightened. "I will go. Why not?"
He took Xiaowu as a disciple because he had the idea of sending him to the academy. Since the Han family had planned to do so, it was even better. If he wanted to understand this space, the simplest way was to start from the cultivation method. That place contained the cultivator's understanding of the world, and if he could obtain the complete method, as long as he passed it back to the few True Ones to take a look, he might be able to see the true background of the current Horn Flower Realm.
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