In July, the sun was blazing.
A caravan made up of many merchants was slowly moving forward on the official road.
The world was in a prelude to chaos, and the journey was dangerous. Large merchants were fine, but small merchants and traveling merchants could only band together and hire escorts and martial arts experts to escort them.
Fang Xian and Bao Qian were among them.
"After passing through Guang Yang City, we will reach Yuan Wu City."
Bao Qian pointed in the direction of the two black horses.
"The capital city of Yuan Wu …" Fang Xian sighed, "I wonder how prosperous it will be?"
"Hehe … I guarantee Brother Fang will not be disappointed. In this city, there are truly crouching tigers and hidden dragons. There are countless experts …"
Yuan Wu was considered a large country on this continent. Among the six major sects, the Pure Heart Sect, True Martial Sect, and Crimson Ape Sect were all located here. Especially in the capital city, experts were like fish in a river, and the royal family was also full of crouching tigers and hidden dragons.
The more it was so, the more terrifying Chu Kuangren was when he single-handedly killed his way through the royal palace.
"Especially on the fifteenth of August, there will be a Martial Assembly on Tortoise Snake Mountain outside Yuan Wu City. How can I miss such a grand event?" Bao Qian said with a look of yearning.
"I knew it, Brother Bao was so insistent in persuading me to go to the capital city. It's not as simple as introducing an expert to the sect …" Fang Xian smiled.
"Brother Fang, you're being too humble …" Bao Qian cast a glance around him, and when he saw that no one came close to him, he said, "An Innate Realm martial artist will be valued no matter where he goes. But I do have a request. I've made an appointment with someone, and I'll settle my grudge before the martial arts tournament.
"Oh? Who is it? "Fang Xian was a little curious. Bao Qian was a rising martial artist, his opponent must not be simple.
"It is one of the Eight Great Heroes, 'White Ape' Du Wan! He is a true disciple of the Crimson Ape Sect and has a wide network of friends … Of course, Brother Fang does not need to participate, you just need to hold the line for me … "Bao Qian answered readily.
"I see."
Righteous sects loved to use their power to oppress others. Even if Bao Qian was not afraid of Du Wan, he was afraid that the other party would rely on their numbers to not compete properly and cause trouble.
At this time, inviting friends as witnesses was the best way to deal with it.
"May I know what caused the enmity between the two of you?" Fang Xian thought for a moment and continued to ask.
"Sigh … It's a long story. I'll have to trace it back to the Crimson Ape Sect's Innate Ultimate Skill, the Demonic Ape Rod of Chaos … This is the Crimson Ape Sect's inherited cultivation method. However, in the seventh generation, there was an elder named Cheng Yuan who managed to comprehend the Mad Devil Rod Technique from it. It was widely spread and benefited all the martial artists in the world … Although I don't like the sect, I admire him a lot. I've also learned the Mad Devil Rod Technique …"
Bao Qian sighed, "But the Crimson Ape Sect has always regarded this Secret Art as their own. One day, I encountered an enemy and displayed this Secret Art. Du Wan, who was passing by, saw through me. First, we had an argument, then he actually wanted to take back my Secret Art …"
If he withdrew his martial arts, he would naturally become a cripple.
It was no wonder that Bao Qian did not agree to it. In the end, they could only settle it through a duel.
In reality, the Mad Demon's Staff Technique was so widespread that all the major forces had copies of it. The Crimson Ape Sect could only suffer in silence.
That Du Wan was most likely here for Bao Qian himself.
On a larger scale, it could be seen as a clash between a rising star of the sects and a rising star of the wandering cultivators.
If Bao Qian did not respond well, he would most likely suffer a great loss.
"Don't you have a Master?" Fang Xian looked at Bao Qian, somewhat speechless.
But then he guessed that Bao Qian's Mad Demon's Staff Technique might have been obtained from the Golden Breeze Drizzle Building.
If he could obtain it, then he had a chance.
"My Master … cough cough … I don't see him for many years. So far, he has only taught me an inner force mantra …"
Bao Qian smiled bitterly.
Otherwise, if something happened to a disciple, it should be the Master who stood up for him.
'It seems like … Bao Qian's Master is a little unreliable …'
Fang Xian secretly criticized in his heart. Soon after, he solemnly said, "If it's only this, I can do the matter of holding the line … However, I will say the ugly words first. If the situation changes and exceeds my ability, don't blame me for not doing anything …"
In any case, Bao Qian must have invited more than him, so he might as well mix in with the wandering cultivators to witness the bustling scene.
"Of course …" Bao Qian replied with a bitter smile.
Fang Xian did not say anything else. He narrowed his eyes.
…
[Primordial Qi: Initial Success]
…
"Ever since I reached the Innate Stage, the Primordial Qi has become the Primordial Qi, not only that …"
With a thought, a trace of Innate Primordial Qi entered his sea of consciousness and was absorbed by the Attribute Pane.
"This retarded Golden Finger, it seems that it can only absorb supernatural mysterious energy, and it is the kind that I have cultivated myself …"
Fang Xian rolled his eyes, feeling that this Golden Finger was a bit of a scam.
If he had not coincidentally opened the [Eye of Insight], he would still be in the dark.
And if he did not actively explore, he would not have discovered this new situation.
"I have been providing it to absorb my Primordial Qi every day. It feels like a bottomless pit that can never be filled … I wonder what I will get when it is full … This stupid Golden Finger, there is no instruction manual …"
However, although Fang Xian thought to himself, in fact, his fist intent was only about himself. If there really was an old man with him, it was really hard to say what he would do.
While he was pondering, the caravan slowly drove into Guangyang City.
"Everyone, rest here for three days. On the morning of the fourth day, we will gather at the North City Gate!"
A manager of the caravan passed down the message, and most of the people dispersed.
"Brother Fang, I have asked around. There are many fun places in Guangyang City, such as the Flower Scattering House. Tonight there is a grand event to select the Top Beauty. How about we go together?"
Bao Qian leaned over with a smile.
"Top Beauty?"
Fang Xian curled his lips. "I have a feeling that something will happen … Are there any famous martial artists in the city?"
"Brother Fang is indeed a martial arts fanatic. If we are talking about the famous martial artists in this city, it should be 'Golden Blade' Lu Kunwu. In the 'Golden Blade Sect' he founded, there is also one of the 16 new stars, 'Sky Blade Star' Lu Yong …"
Bao Qian squinted his eyes. "But that Sky Blade Star is famous for being young and romantic. This time, the Top Beauty will definitely be selected at the Flower Scattering House …"
"According to what you said, it seems that we have to go?"
Fang Xian's expression was a little strange. "But let's make it clear, I will not do anything this time."
"Of course, of course …"
Bao Qian thought to himself, "Your 'Mixed Element Thunderbolt Fist' can kill people as soon as you use it. What can happen in a brothel? It is best not to do anything."
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