Chapter 49 - 48: Like a Mayfly Glimpsing the Blue Sky (Please Follow)
It was a vicious cycle. The great mountains served as a barrier, preventing Skin Grinding Realm Martial Artists from leaving. Exotic beast meat was monopolized by the county government and prominent families, with only small amounts released onto the black market.
Even if a Skin Grinding Realm Martial Artist advanced to the Bone Forging Realm... then what?
On one hand, they could be enticed by powerful families to enjoy a life of pleasure within Pingling County. On the other, leaving Pingling County meant facing life-and-death situations, with only a slim chance of reaching the commandery city.
Compared to each other, how would one choose?
Jiang Shu remained silent. He had originally thought that upon reaching the Skin Grinding Realm, he wouldn’t face much difficulty in Pingling County. Now, it seemed, he was still too young. To be in Pingling County was to be trapped in a massive cage!
In the courtyard, the wind whistled through.
Qi Yuan was already somewhat drunk; the meat slices on his plate were long gone. He shook the empty wine jug, suddenly stood, and challenged Jiang Shu, "Come, let’s fight!"
BANG! BANG! BANG!
His figure spun sharply, his fists landing with fierce intensity.
Half an hour later, Jiang Shu ached all over, his arms and legs covered in bruises.
Influenced by alcohol, Qi Yuan struggled to pull his punches in time. His fists were exceedingly heavy, repeatedly striking Jiang Shu’s limbs and torso. Of course, Qi Yuan, who wasn’t channeling his cultivated strength, wasn’t having an easy time either. Jiang Shu’s Tiger Form Three Styles were approaching Perfection. The force of his punches was also becoming increasingly focused.