activa-t Chapter 19 Reunion with the Deputy Hall Master
Chapter 19 Reunion with the Deputy Hall Master
Inner city.
The second hall of the yamen.
Two figures sat facing each other. One was dressed in military uniform, with a strong and imposing face, exuding an aura of authority without anger. The other was clad in armor and a cloak, with a sharp and piercing expression.
"Those beasts are really slippery."
"They even understand the principle of dividing and attacking, and when the situation turned unfavorable, they fled separately into Songshan. It's impossible that no one was manipulating things behind the scenes, but I still have no clue who is behind them..."
"I received news that the Wei army outside the pass has already marched south."
Faced with Fu Hanchuan's words.
The man spoke calmly, saying, "If they want to enter the pass, they must enter Ning'an Prefecture from Songshan, and then advance straight into the heart of the Great Zhou. So the fact that demons are besieging the city makes it obvious who is behind it."
"But I am not worried about those three-headed demons."
"In fact..."
"The reason I stopped the investigation last night was because I sensed a threat. Is there a powerful demon, or perhaps a human, hiding within Songshan?"
"What?!"
Fu Hanchuan's pupils contracted slightly.
The man was about to nod when his eyes suddenly sharpened, and he abruptly stood up.
"snort!"
A cold snort containing terrifying power.
It exploded in the hall in an instant.
......
Qin Mansion.
Reception hall.
Qin Jiu's face turned slightly pale, and after opening his eyes, he couldn't help but let out a long breath.
"Such powerful perception."
"It's amazing that I can sense something like that."
"This talent of Zhao You isn't as omnipotent as I imagined. If the difference in cultivation level between the two is too great, it will be easily detected."
He poured out a Rejuvenation Pill and put it in his mouth.
While recovering from the mental discomfort, he pondered the words he had heard earlier.
Although the other party sensed it.
However, due to Zhao You's talent, Qin Jiu did not perceive any malice the two harbored towards him or the Qin family.
This is not bad news.
"It's just that demons are besieging the city, and the Wei army is also involved..."
Qin Jiu frowned deeply.
Those were remnants of the previous dynasty of the Great Zhou.
For over 1,600 years since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, starting with the founding emperor, there has been a continuous effort to eradicate those remaining rebels. However, like a centipede that dies but does not fall, no matter how much they are suppressed, they will always make a comeback after a period of time.
The Great Zhou Dynasty is now weak.
Those people clearly didn't want to let this opportunity slip by.
"What will the authorities do?"
His expression was unpredictable.
While pondering.
Wang Yue had already returned.
"Young master, I have already withdrawn eight thousand taels of silver from the accounting office, but I still need you to arrange the manpower that needs to be transferred out of the manor."
"Manpower...?"
Qin Jiu pulled himself back to reality.
After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Let those guards from other families go first."
"Oh, right."
"Ask the collateral branches of the family, explain the pros and cons clearly, and if anyone is willing, let them go together."
He didn't trust Feng Yuan's words.
No matter how many benefits there are, survival comes first.
But when facing demons.
Who dares to say they will be safe and sound?
Qin Jiu did not want to rashly send the Qin family members to the Demon Suppression Division.
"besides."
"How much cash does the household have left in total?"
In the end.
Qin Jiu called out to Wang Yue again.
As the Wei army marches south, it will inevitably have to enter Songshan territory to pass through and enter the pass. In addition, if the matter of demons is indeed related to the Wei army, he will have to make preparations in advance, whether it is to move his whole family away from Songshan County or through that deputy hall master.
It's always best to stay away from the vortex.
At least until we have the strength to confront it head-on.
Qin Jiu did not intend to stay in the county town to the death.
"Reporting to Young Master."
Wang Yue pondered and said, "Just in terms of cash, the manor should have around 150,000 taels of silver, plus gold. If we include the spirit beasts in the Hundred Beast Garden, as well as the weapons, materials, precious medicines, and pills in the storeroom, it should be around 200,000 taels."
"Two hundred thousand taels..."
Qin Jiu nodded slightly.
These are all the assets Qin Guihong has accumulated.
Although it doesn't seem like much, this sum is the surplus after deducting the Qin family's annual expenses. In fact, it far exceeds the wealth of a family like the Qian family, which owns industrial assets. After all, the spirit beasts are bred by the family, and with several restaurants in the city, the profits can almost be described as exorbitant.
"Uncle Wang, go and instruct the accountant."
"All Qin family martial artists will have their monthly ration of pills doubled. In addition, starting today, Qin family members who enter the first level of cultivation will be rewarded with twenty taels of silver, those who break through to the second level will be rewarded with one hundred taels of silver, those who break through to the third level will be rewarded with one thousand taels of silver, and those who break through to the inner strength level will be given an entry-level weapon."
"Our Qin family needs to make preparations as soon as possible."
......
After letting Wang Yue go down.
Qin Jiu then returned to the east wing.
He now wants to focus on improving himself and doesn't want to waste time on trivial matters.
"After three rounds of 'knocking on the gate,' it is necessary to guide the flow of qi and blood to strengthen the bones."
"Until internal energy is generated..."
"That was the moment I entered the second stage of training."
yard.
Qin Jiu slowly pushed the knife stake.
Without Wang Yue's sword technique to enhance his stance training, although progress was slow, he was still able to advance steadily. Therefore, he did not practice the Dragon-Tiger Health-Preserving Stance.
More than half an hour passed in this manner.
After Wang Yue returned.
Qin Jiu then instructed him to continue activating the sword technique to hone his physical strength.
"Young Master, Qi and blood are not only the foundation of martial arts, but also the essence of the human body. Therefore, at the beginning of martial arts, one must temper Qi and blood and refine the skin. Each breakthrough is a manifestation of the condensation of Qi and blood. Only after three breakthroughs and the skin is polished to perfection can one lock in the essence and make oneself without leakage."
suddenly.
Wang Yue spoke up for no apparent reason: "At this time, a martial artist who has mastered the art of skin refining needs to use breathing techniques to guide his qi and blood, build a qi and blood circulation within his body, thereby tempering his limbs and bones, and reaching the second level of refinement, where he forges bones and generates strength."
"Blood circulation?"
Qin Jiu had just finished practicing the stance training once.
He was taken aback at first.
Then I realized it instantly.
"So they realized I've tried to get through three times?"
He looked at Wang Yue with suspicion.
The latter, with his eyes closed and mind at the same time, only said a few words before appearing lost in thought.
Qin Jiu felt that what he thought was probably not wrong.
Wang Yue is not only a martial artist with internal strength, but he is also very old, and his eyelashes are all sparse, so it would be strange if you couldn't tell from close up.
really.
During his lunch break.
Wang Yue brought a thick book from outside, placed it on the stone table in the pavilion, and said, "This is the martial arts manual of the Overlord Blade. Young Master can take a look at it when he rests. It also records the route for building the circulation of qi and blood."
"I see."
Qin Jiu nodded slightly.
He didn't take the initiative to mention that he had tried to enter the gate three times.
Finish eating the spirit beast meat on the table.
He then picked up the secret manual and studied it for half an hour before stepping out of the pavilion again to practice his stance training.
Until nightfall.
That was when the training session ended.
"Uncle Wang, go prepare a carriage. Accompany me to the Four Seasons Pharmacy later."
"Are you going to Four Seasons Pharmacy?"
"That's right."
Wiping the sweat from his face, Qin Jiu nodded and said, "Now that demons are besieging the city, people inside and outside the city are in a state of panic. What Li Yuan said that day made me have to pay attention."
"Tonight, I will meet this person again."