My Martial Dao Has No Bottlenecks

"With a physique like yours, what do you need elixirs for? You'll be fine after a night of meditation. Are you trying to fleece me? Go on, get out of here. Don't keep me from my work."

Liang Cheng felt helpless. He walked to the bedside and looked at the unconscious Wang Teng. He didn't say a word, but made a silent promise in his heart.

'I will settle this score.'

...

「The next day, the company set off to return to the city.」

The severely wounded were carried on stretchers, while the lightly injured supported one another. An oppressive and heavy atmosphere hung over the contingent of more than two hundred people.

They had set out full of killing intent; they returned covered in wounds.

The journey was uneventful, and they soon arrived at Lin Wu City. Wu Zhenshan took his leave, leading the soldiers of the Martial Preparation Hall back to the City Lord's Mansion.

Outside the Martial Arts Academy's gates, Li Mu was already waiting.

Liang Cheng accompanied Lü Bingchen to handle the subsequent arrangements. Only then did he return to Villa Three on True Inheritance Peak. Li Mu sidled up to him and reported in a low voice.

"Senior Brother, City Lord Shen came up empty at the Border Sea. Commander Yue Shan was ambushed during his pursuit. The two sides fought at sea for two days and suffered considerable casualties. News just came in this morning that Yue Shan is severely injured and is being brought back to Lin Wu City."

"What was the reaction here in Lin Wu City?"

"The people from the City Lord's Mansion's Internal Affairs Department left the city at noon. Except for Shen Wenyuan, almost all of them headed toward the Border Sea. The city's defense has also been temporarily taken over by the Vice City Lord."

Hearing this, Liang Cheng became lost in thought.

Li Mu continued, "Also, there's been some activity over at the Qiao Mansion. Uncle Wang requested leave to return to his hometown two days ago. He said his nephew back home is getting married and that he needs to be gone for half a month."

Liang Cheng stopped in his tracks.

"Keep an eye on the Qiao Mansion. Report any abnormalities to me immediately. Also, find out where Uncle Wang's hometown is and whether he actually has a nephew."

"Yes."

Just then, a Steward Disciple came over and asked Liang Cheng to make a trip to Mingxin Pavilion.

When Liang Cheng arrived, Lü Bingchen was there as well. Bai Hong and Yan Song were already waiting inside the pavilion.

Lü Bingchen first reported on the situation at the Dongshan Mine. Bai Hong was silent for a long time before he slowly spoke, "What did Elder Huang say about Wang Teng's injuries?"

"His life is not in danger, and his Martial Dao foundation is undamaged. He just needs a year to recuperate. However, the thousand-plus lives at the Dongshan Mine cannot have been lost in vain."

"Of course they won't have died in vain."

Bai Hong suddenly looked at Liang Cheng. "What do you think?"

Liang Cheng looked up. "This Disciple killed a Fire Worship Sect Guardian at the Dongshan Mine."

"Hmm?"

Lü Bingchen shot to his feet in surprise. "Didn't you say he escaped?"

"Wu Zhenshan was there at the time. I didn't tell the full truth."

"Go on."

"The massacre at the Border Sea, the raid on the Dongshan Mine... it's all too convenient. Now we hear that Yue Shan was ambushed and returned severely injured. It's all just too much of a coincidence."

Bai Hong tapped his fingers lightly on the table. "Are you saying they have an inside man? Then what do you think the Fire Worship Sect will do next?"

"I don't know."

Liang Cheng told the truth.

The pavilion fell silent.

"Liang Cheng."

Bai Hong suddenly spoke.

"This Disciple is here."

"From this day forward, you are not to take a single step outside the Martial Arts Academy without my permission."

Liang Cheng was taken aback. "Headmaster?"

"You killed a Fire Worship Sect Guardian. They will absolutely not let this go. Until we find out their next move, your safety is the top priority."

Lü Bingchen also nodded in agreement. "The Headmaster is right. You are now a thorn in the Fire Worship Sect's side. An open attack is easy to dodge, but a hidden arrow is difficult to guard against."

"The last time that True Essence Realm expert made a move, if you hadn't been so close to the Martial Arts Academy, I'm afraid the Headmaster wouldn't have been able to intervene in time. Back then, your opponent didn't know your true strength, which is why they were careless. Don't assume they'll make the same mistake again."

Liang Cheng was silent for a moment, then cupped his fist. "This Disciple obeys."

...

「At dusk, Liang Cheng returned to Villa Three on True Inheritance Peak.」

Lady Ning was in the courtyard hanging laundry to dry. When she saw him return, her eyes filled with worry. "Cheng'er, are you all right?"

"It's been taken care of."

Liang Cheng put on a relaxed smile. "Mom, I won't be going out for the next few days. You and San Ya should also try to stay inside as much as possible. If anything urgent comes up, just have Li Mu and the others handle it."

Lady Ning took his hand. "Okay, I'll listen to you."

"Don't worry."

Liang Cheng squeezed his mother's hand. "Nothing will happen. This is the Martial Arts Academy, after all."

...

「Meanwhile.」

Situ Lang summoned Wu Zhenshan and immediately began to berate him the moment they met.

"What happened? How did the Fire Worship Sect's Guardian die?"

Hmm?

Wu Zhenshan looked astonished.

"Didn't Liang Cheng fail to catch him? How could he have killed him?"

Hearing this, Situ Lang also found it strange. "Tell me everything about the trip to the Dongshan Mine, in detail."

Once Wu Zhenshan finished his account, Situ Lang immediately understood the cause and effect.

"It seems Liang Cheng already suspects you. It's a good thing you didn't act rashly at the time. However, Liang Cheng's strength is growing far too quickly."

Wu Zhenshan grew anxious. "My Lord, if this continues, with Liang Cheng's personality, I'm afraid he will target us. It will hinder our grand cause."

"Indeed. But we cannot act rashly right now. Shen Jun is likely at his wit's end. We cannot afford to lose our own composure."

"Liang Cheng's strength is growing too fast, so we simply won't give him the chance to surpass us. Don't worry about anything else for now. Just focus on your Cultivation."

"If you break through to the True Essence Realm, all our problems will cease to be problems."

At these words, Wu Zhenshan's eyes lit up.

"My Lord, did the Fire Worship Sect deliver the items?"

"That's right. We made their trip to the Dongshan Mine so successful. How could they dare not deliver?"

As he spoke, Situ Lang took out a Jade Bottle.

"Inside are ten Blood Marrow Pills. Go into seclusion for a while. Don't concern yourself with worldly affairs. Strive to break through to the True Essence Realm as soon as possible.

These Blood Marrow Pills were created from the blood sacrifice of several thousand people at the Dongshan Mine. Their quality is first-rate. With your years of accumulation, you have a seventy percent chance of reaching the True Essence Realm."

"I hope you won't disappoint me."

"Rest assured, My Lord. This subordinate will not fail to live up to your guidance."

"Go."

"Yes, My Lord."

...

Lin Wu City fell quiet for a time, but anyone paying attention could feel the turbulent undercurrents flowing beneath the calm surface.

Liang Cheng devoted himself to his Cultivation on True Inheritance Peak. Since the Martial Arts Academy had told him to lay low for now, he focused on tempering his True Qi and honing his skills, calmly awaiting the results of the academy's investigation.

But just then, Li Mu came running up, pushing the door open as he gasped for breath.

"Senior Brother, Senior Brother Lu Qingzhou has gone to the Ascension Platform!"

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