Chapter 114 - 109: Past Kindness
Unlike Pingling County, where few Martial Artists visited, Yongning County City saw an influx of countless Skin Grinding Realm Martial Artists each year. In the county towns, Bone Forging Realm Martial Artists stood below only one person yet above tens of thousands. Within the great clans here in Yongning County City, such experts were commonplace.
The Zhao Family’s majestic entrance far surpassed that of the Yao Family in the county town. Two stone statues, resembling a cross between lions and tigers, were seated there. As the foremost clan in the county city, the Zhao Family frequently had Bone Forging Realm Martial Artists arriving, seeking to become retainers within the family. The daily allotment of sufficient second-rank exotic beast meat alone was enough to attract a large number of Martial Artists. Furthermore, after accumulating enough family Contribution Value and truly becoming a confidant of the Zhao Family, there was the opportunity to obtain a Middle Grade Cultivation Technique and pursue higher realms!
After arriving in the county city, Jiang Shu parted ways with Zhang Ruo and the other two. He first found an inn to stay in, then returned to Xuanxing to retrieve the letter.
The next day, after asking for directions, he arrived at the Zhao Family residence.
"Your upper limb bones have not been properly tempered; you need to return and practice diligently."
"Your upper limb bones are fully tempered, and this set of fist techniques is not bad. Go inside and turn left to the Sacrificial Hall; someone will receive you. Once you sign, you will be a Bronze-ranked Protector of our Zhao Family."
At the head of the queue, an elder with an impassive expression took a bronze badge from his robes and handed it over. Clearly, he had performed this procedure many times.
"Where are you from? What realm have you reached?" When it was Jiang Shu’s turn, the elder asked him as a matter of routine.
"This junior is from Pingling County. This is a letter from my master, intended for Elder Zhao Yuanchang of the Zhao Family." He handed over the envelope.
Jiang Shu stepped aside so as not to obstruct the next Bone Forging Realm Martial Artist in line to register as a Protector.
"Zhao Yuanchang is our Zhao Family’s Fourth Master, a Refining Internal Realm expert! What is your esteemed master’s surname? I need it for my report." The elder glanced at the envelope, which was addressed only to Zhao Yuanchang. His previously indifferent demeanor changed, and he spoke loudly to Jiang Shu.
"My master’s surname is Chou!"