My Martial Dao Has No Bottlenecks

Yan Song hurried forward, pressing a palm to his back. Pure True Qi flowed into him, helping him dispel the foreign True Qi within his body.

Shen Wenyuan took out a White Jade Bottle, tipped out a longan-sized elixir, and handed it over. "This is a Clearing Yuan Pill, a secret elixir from the City Lord’s Mansion. It can purge foreign True Qi and heal internal injuries."

Liang Cheng took it and swallowed it. A gentle medicinal power spread through him, and the stuffy, constricted feeling in his chest immediately eased.

"Thank you, Uncle Shen."

Shen Wenyuan waved his hand dismissively. He looked toward the gradually dissipating fog in the distance and said in a low voice, "We shouldn’t linger here. The Fire Worship Sect may have retreated, but they could very well return. We must hurry back to Lin Wu City."

Yue Shan immediately gave the order, "Fall back! Return to port!"

The Black Armor Guard quickly withdrew to the warships. The Martial Arts Academy disciples also boarded the tower ships with the captured supplies and the wounded. The large vessels turned around, broke through the fog, and sailed back the way they came.

Liang Cheng returned to his cabin and sat cross-legged to regulate his breathing. The True Qi surged through his body, purging the foreign True Qi. His injuries gradually stabilized, and he was out of serious danger.

When he finished regulating his breath, his brow furrowed in thought.

’Shen Wenyuan and Yue Shan’s arrival was definitely not so simple. The Fire Worship Sect’s Left Envoy retreated far too calmly. If Shen Wenyuan and Yue Shan didn’t have some other plan, why would they have gone to such great lengths?’

’There must be more to this than meets the eye.’

’I’ll have to be more careful in the future.’

...

「Three days later, at the Lin Wu City docks.」

The Clearing Yuan Pill truly lived up to its reputation as the City Lord’s Mansion’s secret medicine. Its effects were extraordinary. During the three-day journey back, all the foreign True Qi in Liang Cheng’s body had been purged, and his injuries were ninety-nine percent healed.

The fleet docked, and Yue Shan and Shen Wenyuan were the first to disembark. They cupped their fists in farewell to Yan Song and Liang Cheng.

"Liang, take care of your injuries! I’ll treat you to a drink in a while!" Yue Shan laughed heartily.

Shen Wenyuan, on the other hand, said gently, "The City Lord will be returning to the city soon. When he does, you may come to the mansion for a visit."

Liang Cheng clasped his fist in return. "I bid you both farewell."

After the men from the City Lord’s Mansion had left, Yan Song said to Liang Cheng, "You should head back to True Inheritance Peak to recover. I will personally report the details of the extermination mission to the Dean. You’ve performed a great service this time; the Dean will surely reward you handsomely."

"First Seat, this disciple would like to make a trip to Linhai Town before returning to the Martial Arts Academy."

Yan Song was taken aback. His gaze fell upon the bloodstained canvas bag on Liang Cheng’s back, and he seemed to understand. After a moment of thought, he said, "Your injuries are no longer serious. In that case, go, but return quickly. Be careful on your journey."

"This disciple understands. Thank you for your consideration, First Seat."

Liang Cheng turned and disembarked. Yun Jinghong watched his retreating figure, feeling a sense of powerlessness.

’The gap... it’s getting wider and wider.’

’My own progress is still too slow. I need to work even harder.’

...

「Linhai Town, Chen Family cemetery.」

Liang Cheng placed the canvas bag before Chen Bainian’s grave. He undid the ties, revealing the head of the Flipping River Flood Dragon. Its eyes were wide open, its deathly visage ferocious.

"Landlord Chen, the head of the Flipping River Flood Dragon is here. You can now rest in peace."

He spoke softly, then filled three cups with wine and poured them out one by one before the grave. Behind him, Chen Zian, dressed in plain mourning clothes, approached with reddened eyes. He gave Liang Cheng a deep bow.

"Thank you, Liang Keqing."

Liang Cheng helped him up. "The Chen Family depends on you now. If you need anything, you can come find me at the Martial Arts Academy."

Chen Zian nodded emphatically. "I will carry on my father’s legacy. With your deterrent presence, Honored Guest Elder, the Commerce Association has also been very supportive, and the business has stabilized."

Hearing this, Liang Cheng said no more. He stood silently before the grave for a moment, then turned and left.

The dead are gone; the living must press on.

...

「That afternoon, Liang Cheng returned to True Inheritance Peak at the Martial Arts Academy.」

He had just entered the courtyard, not yet having had a chance to see Lady Ning, when a Steward Disciple who was already waiting outside said, "Senior Brother Liang, the Dean requests your presence at Mingxin Pavilion."

Inside Mingxin Pavilion, Dean Bai Hong was seated in the main chair, with Lü Bingchen and Yan Song seated on either side.

Liang Cheng bowed. "Disciple Liang Cheng pays his respects to the Dean, Master, and First Seat."

Bai Hong’s gaze fell upon him, and he nodded slightly. "How are your injuries?"

"They are no longer serious."

Bai Hong took out a Jade Box and pushed it across the table. "You deserve the highest merit for wiping out the Black Tide. This is your reward from the Martial Arts Academy: three Condensing Truth Pills to help you solidify your Realm."

Condensing Truth Pills were rare elixirs for the True Qi Realm. They were even more potent than Qi Replenishing Pills. Even cultivators in the True Essence Realm could use them for their cultivation. The Martial Arts Academy’s reward was truly generous.

Liang Cheng accepted the elixirs with a grateful expression. "Thank you, Dean."

"The Flipping River Flood Dragon has been slain, but the appearance of the Fire Worship Sect’s Left Envoy is no small matter. The ledger was also taken by him. Do you remember any of its contents?"

Liang Cheng thought back for a moment, then shook his head. "The ledger was written in code. This disciple couldn’t make heads or tails of it, so I really can’t provide any clues."

’Just as I expected.’

Bai Hong had anticipated this. He paused, then looked at Liang Cheng. "You have now advanced to the True Qi Realm. According to the Martial Arts Academy’s customs, True Disciples must be stationed externally to gain experience and act as a Town Guardian for a territory."

"The other two True Inheritors on True Inheritance Peak were sent to North Mountain Pass and Qingshi Town, respectively, after spending a year solidifying their Realms."

Liang Cheng understood.

’No wonder I’ve never met the other two True Inheritors. So they were sent out to serve as Town Guardians long ago.’

"Originally, you would also have needed at least a year to consolidate your foundation. However, your recent achievements have been outstanding. You slew Xu Zhang in battle, wiped out the Black Tide, and stood your ground against a Fire Worship Envoy. Your prowess already far exceeds that of an ordinary cultivator who has just entered the True Qi Realm."

Lü Bingchen took over at this point. "The Dean and I have discussed this, and we’ve decided to make an exception and ask you: are you willing to be stationed externally ahead of schedule?"

Liang Cheng didn’t answer directly, asking instead, "Where would I be stationed?"

"The Dongshan Mine, under the jurisdiction of Lin Wu City. It is rich in resources, but it’s occupied by powerful local factions and is not easy to control. It requires a strong hand to bring it into line."

Bai Hong watched him intently. "If you choose to be stationed there, you will be its Town Guardian, wielding the power of life and death. But you will also bear the responsibility for its peace and security."

"Of course, you could also choose to remain at the Martial Arts Academy and focus on your cultivation. There would be nothing wrong with that. We could then revisit this matter after a year, as is customary."

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