Pass

Zhao Hu's training results were not ideal.

Su Li simply let him keep an eye on Pei Si whenever he had the chance.

Zhao Hu's eyes were sinister as he cursed in a low voice, "He got his position because of his wife, what's there to be so arrogant about?"

"Otherwise, how could someone at the Qi-Strengthening Realm become a captain? Are you kidding me!"

The higher the rank, the more powerless one becomes. In addition, Su Li had leverage over him, so Zhao Hu dared not outwardly comply but inwardly defy him.

"That Pei Si kid has quite a few connections, how come he suddenly got involved with the Xu family?"

"Hey, it's out."

Pei Si left the Xu residence, his eyes slightly narrowed, that feeling of being spied on reappearing.

"This is... Su Li's henchman?"

Despite Zhao Hu's best efforts to conceal it, Pei Si still noticed. He slightly concealed himself, then swiped his hand across the treasure bag, and the white dragon disappeared into the ground.

A moment later, Pei Si stopped in front of a bookstall.

As expected, Zhao Hu followed.

interesting.

Was Zhao Hu after money or women?

Pei Si did not linger and went straight to Lingcang Sword Gate in the west of the city. He showed his token and entered the courtyard.

Zhao Hu stood alone outside the martial arts school, unable to contain himself, about to stomp his feet and curse.

"Hey, kid over there, what are you doing? Are you here to cause trouble or something?!"

Just then, a middle-aged man with a gloomy face and a hooked nose approached.

It is Wuqing!

"I'm talking to you, can't you hear me? You're acting suspiciously, you're definitely up to no good!"

Wu Qing didn't care about anything else; he immediately slapped a huge label on him.

Zhao Hu's face turned ashen. He had been a city guard for a long time and had never seen such a unreasonable person.

"I didn't, I didn't do it, what right do you have to slander me out of thin air!" Zhao Hu shook his head.

"Hey, Senior Brother Wu, why are you wasting your breath talking to this bastard!" A young disciple came up and slapped Zhao Hu twice across the face.

"you……!"

"What do you mean, 'you'? You're not convinced, are you?"

"Master Hui will slap you across the face!"

Run, pat pat.

Three more slaps landed on his face.

Just as Zhao Hu was about to retaliate, he noticed Pei Si looking in his direction. Not wanting to be exposed, he had no choice but to swallow his anger and hurriedly flee the scene.

Inside the martial arts school.

Pei Si handed over ten coins as incense money, cupped his hands and said, "That thief followed me all the way. Thank you, Senior Brother Wu and Senior Brother He, for your help. Please take this money and go have some drinks."

He Zhihui happily accepted the ten coins, grinning, "Junior Brother Pei, call me next time you need something like this! That was damn straightforward!"

You get to slap someone across the face and make money at the same time—a win-win situation!

Wu Qing was also amused. "It would be a fool not to make money when you can," he thought. He patted Pei Si on the shoulder and whispered, "Junior Brother Pei, be careful. That scoundrel looks familiar to me. He seems to be one of the city guards."

After saying that, Wu Qing and He Zhihui walked away.

Pei Si found a secluded spot, his pupils dilating as he watched Zhao Hu.

Zhao Hu covered his face and went straight into the city guard camp to find Su Li.

Su Li raised an eyebrow. Seeing Zhao Hu covering his face, he learned the whole story and his lips twitched, as if he was trying his best to suppress a smile.

"Don't rush, tomorrow's winter hunt, let's go up the mountain together, kill that brat, and avenge you!"

……

Pei Si's pupils returned to normal, and the corners of his mouth turned up.

It turned out that these two scoundrels had taken a liking to him.

Zhao Hu even went to his house.

Winter encirclement?

Pei Si's eyes flashed with murderous intent; he saw this as a perfect opportunity to kill the two men.

"Master Pei, Instructor Lin wants us to assemble in the backyard." At this moment, a servant came to call Pei Si.

Pei Si agreed.

There were about ten people standing in the backyard.

Pei Si glanced around and saw that Lu Shouhuai was not there; perhaps he had some matters to attend to at home.

"Set up the stakes!" Lin Zhong shouted.

Upon hearing this...

Pei Si subconsciously planted his weight on the stake, his body moving like a precise machine, his movements meticulous.

"What kind of needle is this? It's getting worse the more you do it! Have you forgotten all the techniques I emphasized?!"

"You're the worst class I've ever taught!"

"Pile foundation training is fundamental; if you can't even properly establish the piles, it's like building a house with an unresolvable foundation!"

Lin Zhong reprimanded the students while adjusting their movements.

Until Pei Si.

Lin Zhong's eyelids twitched. This kid's hair was styled beautifully; from a distance, he looked like a living tiger. Moreover, something about this kid's aura was off.

A realm of imposing grandeur?!

In just a few days, Pei Si broke through to the Qi Refining Realm!

"If I remember correctly, it took me two months to reach the threshold of the Qi Refining Realm when the sect leader taught me the Black Tiger Force."

"What the hell is this kid?"

Lin Zhong's heart was in turmoil, but he didn't make a sound. He just coughed lightly and said, "Well done, keep it up."

Pei Si remained silent, his gaze calm.

He said what he wanted, and a gentle breeze swept across the mountain ridge.

The lesson ended an hour later.

Lin Zhong left Pei Si alone, arms crossed. Seeing Pei Si's calm gaze, Lin Zhong coughed twice: "You've reached the Qi Refining Realm? Interested in coming with me for a test?"

"Instructor Lin, that's exactly what I was thinking." Pei Si grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth.

The Trial Grounds.

Three large bronze pillars stood horizontally on the field.

The large bronze pillars have a rugged design and intricate patterns, with each pillar featuring a unique animal shape.

The first one is a horse. The second one is an ox. The third one is a tiger.

"Pei Si, if you can lift the Ox-Strength Copper Pillar, it means you have passed the test and will be awarded the Lingcang Sword Technique," Lin Zhong said in a deep voice.

Pei Si hummed in agreement.

With the support of the "Power of One Tiger," Pei Si felt much more at ease and was not afraid at all.

Pei Si walked to the bronze pillar, picked it up with one hand, and lifted it effortlessly.

Lin Zhong took a deep breath, his eyelids twitching. "Continue."

In front of the bronze pillar, Pei Si raised one hand and even did a few squats.

"This is quite heavy." Pei Si exhaled and steadily placed the ox-strength bronze pillar back on the ground.

"continue."

Pei Si walked to the Tiger Power Bronze Pillar, slightly squatted down, and suddenly exerted force with his arms, lifting his hands above his head.

One breath, two breaths, three breaths...

"Awesome, Pei Si, you passed!" Lin Zhong called out, his gaze towards Pei Si completely changed.

A rare treasure! A martial arts genius!

"Instructor Lin, when will you teach me the Lingcang Sword Technique!" Pei Si exhaled wisps of white breath from his nostrils, feeling inexplicably refreshed.

"No rush, no rush. The sect leader isn't at the martial arts school. He'll be back tomorrow. I'll report to him, and you can stay at the martial arts school tonight. You'll see the sect leader first thing in the morning, okay?" Lin Zhong rubbed his hands together, seeking Pei Si's opinion.

"Instructor, I'm participating in the winter hunt tomorrow."

Pei Si said loudly.

"Oh? Okay, the martial arts school will send a car to pick you up early tomorrow morning." Lin Zhong glanced at the sky and continued, "Have you gone to the county government to register yet?"

"Let's go now. Instructor Lin, are you coming along?" Pei Si raised an eyebrow.

"Come on, I don't meet the registration requirements. After I register, how about we go grab a bite to eat? I know a lamb hot pot place that's really authentic!"

Lin Zhongxing suggested hastily.

With Pei Si's talent, he will surely have a place in the martial arts world in the future, barring any unforeseen circumstances!

Offering help in times of need is always more important than adding to someone's success.

If we don't befriend them now, when will we?

…………

County government office.

After Pei Si finished registering, he looked at the location on the token.

"The Alliance of Mountains."

The mutton hot pot tasted good.

After the dinner party ended, Pei Si didn't rush back but wandered around the county.

"The stars are shining brightly tonight; it might be favorable for me."

"Perfect timing, let's go to the ghost market and see if we can find any of those stone lion throat ash!"