I Grind to Martial Saint

The voice sounded familiar to Zhang Cang, and he turned his head in surprise.

A woman in a yellow dress with a cold expression appeared before him.

"Huang Xian’Er?"

Zhang Cang hadn’t expected the young lady of the Huang Family to be here.

Back in Wushan County Town, he had rejected her offer and refused to sell her the antidote formula.

He never imagined she would be the one to save him today.

"What, are you surprised to see me?"

Seeing Zhang Cang’s sorry state, Huang Xian’Er couldn’t help but laugh.

"No... I must thank you for saving my life."

Zhang Cang said hurriedly.

"You can thank me later."

"You lot, still think you can run?"

Huang Xian’Er snorted coldly.

The remaining bandits had seen their leader slain in a single strike by this mysterious woman. Terrified, they had turned to flee.

But of course, Huang Xian’Er wasn’t about to let them get away. With a light tap of her toes, she leaped gracefully into the air, her longsword blooming into three flower-like strikes mid-flight.

PFFFT—

One by one, the bandits were stabbed through the heart and collapsed to the ground.

Witnessing this, the husband and wife wept with joy. They quickly brought their child over to thank Huang Xian’Er.

"Alright, you should leave this place quickly."

Huang Xian’Er said with a wave of her hand.

The young couple nodded repeatedly. After also thanking Zhang Cang, they departed in a hurry.

"Miss Huang."

"Thank you for saving my life."

Zhang Cang thanked her again.

Huang Xian’Er flicked her sword in a flourish before sheathing it and said softly, "Speaking of which, we’re practically acquaintances."

"Besides, you’re Han Yuan’s friend. If I didn’t save you, I wouldn’t know how to face him."

Zhang Cang shook his head. "But the fact is that you saved me. I will certainly repay this debt of gratitude in the future."

"Enough."

"If it ever gets to the point where I need you to save me... I can’t imagine how far I’d have fallen."

"Are you heading to Cangshui County Town to find Han Yuan?"

Huang Xian’Er changed the subject, asking directly.

To her, saving Zhang Cang was a trivial matter, not something she’d give a second thought.

"That’s right."

"Brother Han and I made an agreement before."

Zhang Cang nodded.

"Cangshui County Town isn’t very peaceful right now."

"I heard the Wuyun Bandits are preparing to march from Sheep Head Mountain to attack Cangshui County Town."

"It’ll probably be very dangerous if you go now."

Huang Xian’Er reminded him.

’Is there going to be a war...’

"Then I have even more reason to go."

"Once a war starts, there will naturally be many wounded. My medical skills can be put to good use and save a lot of people."

Zhang Cang said with a serious expression.

"You Daoist. All you think about all day is saving others, but you never think about saving yourself."

"If I hadn’t shown up today, you’d probably already be dead and gone."

Huang Xian’Er scoffed.

"You’re right... Perhaps before I save others, I should also learn some moves to protect myself."

"I wonder if you could teach me Swordsmanship?"

Zhang Cang asked sincerely.

"Why don’t you ask Han Yuan to teach you?"

Huang Xian’Er asked, a little puzzled.

"I’ve seen Brother Han’s Martial Arts... It’s all wide, powerful movements... It probably wouldn’t suit me."

Zhang Cang said seriously.

Though he didn’t understand Martial Arts, he still grasped some of the basics.

"You Daoist... You’re really something else."

"Fine... Once we get to Cangshui County Town, I’ll teach you a few moves. Dealing with petty thugs like them shouldn’t be a problem."

Huang Xian’Er smiled.

And so, the two of them traveled together toward Cangshui County Town.

They didn’t reach Cangshui County Town until dusk.

After agreeing to find Han Yuan the next day, Zhang Cang found an inn to stay at, while Huang Xian’Er returned to the Huang Family estate first.

The moment Huang Huai saw Huang Xian’Er, his expression was one of shock.

He waved his hand to dismiss everyone, then frowned and asked, "Didn’t I write to you and tell you not to come back for the time being?"

Huang Xian’Er smiled faintly. "But I wanted to come back."

"Why?"

"The turmoil with the three major families is said to be resolved."

"But the Wuyun Bandits will be attacking the city soon. The crisis in Cangshui County Town... is far from over."

Huang Huai was confused.

He couldn’t understand why Huang Xian’Er would return.

"I know... I came back... just to help you."

Huang Xian’Er said seriously.

"You..."

Huang Huai pointed at Huang Xian’Er, wanting to scold her, but when he saw the determined yet pleading look in his daughter’s eyes... he suddenly couldn’t bring himself to say anything.

"Don’t worry, Father."

"I’ve already made proper arrangements over there. Nothing will go wrong," Huang Xian’Er added.

Huang Huai sighed softly. "You’ve grown up now... what else can I say?"

"That’s also because Father raised me well."

Huang Xian’Er said with a smile.

"What’s done is done. I can’t persuade you otherwise."

"Let’s eat first. I’ll tell you about the current situation in Cangshui County Town afterward."

Huang Huai shook his head.

"Alright." Seeing Huang Huai’s reaction, Huang Xian’Er also smiled.

...

「The next day.」

Inside the main hall of the Observatory.

Han Yuan gazed at Zhang Cang and Huang Xian’Er, his eyes filled with surprise and suspicion.

"You two... How did you end up together?"

Zhang Cang and Huang Xian’Er had parted on very unpleasant terms back in Wushan County. For them to suddenly appear together was naturally surprising.

An embarrassed look appeared on Zhang Cang’s face. "On my way to Cangshui County Town, I ran into some bandits. Luckily, Miss Huang intervened and saved my life."

Upon hearing this, Han Yuan couldn’t help but shake his head and smile. "So that’s what happened..."

"Director Han, I came today because I wish to return to the Demon Extermination Tribe." Huang Xian’Er got back to business.

"You just need to go tell Zhou Yuanhu."

"In any case, we’re really short-staffed in the Demon Extermination Tribe right now."

Han Yuan said softly.

Then he couldn’t help but ask, "Your father probably wouldn’t agree to you returning to the Observatory, would he?"

He had dealt with Huang Huai a few times.

The man was calm and cautious, not one to take unnecessary risks.

Huang Xian’Er had already left Cangshui County Town during the rebellion of the three major families. Her return this time was in itself very surprising.

"He knew it was useless to disagree, so he could only agree."

Huang Xian’Er said with a smile.

"Why?" Han Yuan asked another question.

He didn’t understand why Huang Xian’Er was so insistent on coming back.

Cangshui County was currently far from peaceful.

"A Swordsman can never break through their limits in a comfortable environment."

"Returning to Cangshui County Town might be more beneficial for my Swordsmanship cultivation."

Huang Xian’Er answered seriously.

She had returned this time not only to share Huang Huai’s burden but also for the sake of her own path.

This time, not even Huang Huai had seen through her true intentions.

"I see."

Han Yuan nodded, then looked at the other person. "Zhang Cang... what about you?"

Zhang Cang said hurriedly, "I’ve already learned the general situation from Miss Huang. I want to stay in the city so that I can treat the wounded soldiers once the great battle begins."

Han Yuan thought for a moment and said, "In that case, I’ll have someone take you to General Li later. You can serve as a Military Physician for now."

Zhang Cang nodded. "I couldn’t ask for more."

After their brief conversation, Huang Xian’Er and Zhang Cang didn’t disturb Han Yuan’s cultivation any further and took their leave.

Han Yuan really didn’t have time for idle chatter at the moment.

After Huang Xian’Er and Zhang Cang left, he also departed from the main hall and went to the rear courtyard to cultivate the Eight Extremes Demon-slaying Saber.

The Wuyun Bandits were already gathering to set out. He had to seize every moment to cultivate his Martial Arts to Perfection and give birth to a Martial Arts Divine Power.

Only then could he push his combat prowess to its absolute limit.

Eight Extremes Demon-slaying Saber: Great Success (650/1800)

’I still need about two-thirds of the proficiency points.’

’I have to cultivate desperately.’

’I must master the Great Success stage of the Eight Extremes Demon-slaying Saber within ten days.’

Han Yuan drew his Dragon Sparrow Cloud-Splitting Saber and began to cultivate in the rear courtyard.

With his current physique and his mastery of the Blade Technique, it didn’t take him much time at all to practice one set of the Eight Extremes Demon-slaying Saber.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

The cold, fierce glint of his saber whistled continuously through the courtyard.

At times, it was the sound of splitting wind; at others, the crack of thunder; and at others still, the crash of violent waves...

...

「Mingzhi County.」

This was a county town located far from Cangshui County Town.

However, it was also situated at the confluence of several waterways, boasting developed commerce, a large population, and considerable prosperity.

The Cyan Cloud Sect, one of the Three Major Sects, was entrenched on a mountain near Mingzhi County.

"What?"

"That Mingzhi County Magistrate actually dared to arrest Wang Hai?"

Inside a large hall, a handsome, fair-skinned young man flew into a rage.

His name was Lü Song, the head disciple of the Cyan Cloud Sect, and he was quite famous for his Cyan Cloud Sword Technique.

Furthermore, the current Sect Leader of the Cyan Cloud Sect was his own father.

Standing before Lü Song was a disciple wearing the robes of the Cyan Cloud Sect.

"Yes, Head Disciple."

"Everyone in Mingzhi County knows Brother Wang is your man. This is clearly a slap in your face!"

the disciple said, fanning the flames.

"What exactly happened?" Lü Song asked coldly.

He didn’t believe the Government Office would arrest someone from their Cyan Cloud Sect for no reason.

The disciple didn’t dare to hide the truth and said in a low voice, "Brother Wang recently took a lover in the county town..."

"A lover? Who is she?" Lü Song frowned.

"She’s Magistrate Qian’s mistress... I don’t know how Magistrate Qian found out, but he caught Brother Wang in the act and threw him in the dungeons."

the disciple said cautiously.

"Hmph."

"So he cuckolded Magistrate Qian... No wonder he dared to arrest someone from our Cyan Cloud Sect."

Lü Song snorted coldly.

"Head Disciple, Brother Wang is your trusted confidant, unfailingly loyal and hardworking."

"Only you can save him now."

the disciple said hurriedly.

"What are you panicking for? I never said I wouldn’t save him."

"It’s just messing around with a woman... I’d like to see if Magistrate Qian will give me face or not."

After all, this Wang Hai was his confidant; not saving him was out of the question.

Besides, this was Mingzhi County. In his eyes, a mere County Magistrate was nothing.

He descended the mountain alone and headed for Mingzhi County.

After arriving at the County Yamen, Lü Song brazenly charged into the public court.

"Lü Song, you are insolent!"

"This is a public court! How dare you trespass!"

Seeing Lü Song burst in, Magistrate Qian loudly berated him.

But when the crowd of Government Officials and constables saw Lü Song, their expressions changed, and they actually backed away.

In Mingzhi County, offending the Government Office was one thing.

But you absolutely could not afford to provoke the people of the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Especially not their head disciple.

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