Martial Saint through Reading

Insignificant woman?

Fu Chang maintained a smile on the surface, sipping fine wine, yet his heart was a sea of turmoil.

Madam Chu, she was no insignificant person.

Possessing the ability to interpret the Mountain Scripture, recommended by him for officialdom, Chu Ming has a vendetta against her for harming his mother!

Chu Ming... Inspector General... a cartload of gold and jewels...

Fu Chang was weighing whether Chu Ming, with his immeasurable potential, was worth him going against the Senior Fifth Grade Inspector General.

As for the gold and jewels, at Fu Chang’s position, he lacked none; he sought power, status.

If Chu Ming could interpret half the Mountain Scripture in three to five years, all within ten years, his official position would surely surpass Senior Fifth Grade...

But three, five years is too long; the longer the time, the more likely unexpected events arise.

Moreover, Chu Ming is merely an illegitimate son of a wealthy merchant, even with continuous promotions over ten years, reaching the high official status he admires, his foundation remains weak.

Official rank is important, but a strong background, a family with a century of heritage, a complex network of relations, political factions, are equally indispensable.

The Inspector General of Xirong County is not only a Senior Fifth Grade official but represents a faction.

"Come, have another drink." Fu Chang lifted the wine pot, filling Qiu Li’s cup.

"Brother Fu, what’s there to think about, the Inspector General said, if Brother Fu is willing, then he becomes part of the Inspector General’s faction." Qiu Li laughed and said.

Fu Chang’s eyes suddenly changed.

The implication is, as long as he agrees to help, Fu Chang will henceforth have the backing of the Inspector General’s faction.

Honestly, Fu Chang was quite tempted.

However, he also didn’t want to abandon Chu Ming...

The most crucial point is, the Criminal Defense Bureau reported this morning, that Madam Chu, held in the dungeon, was taken away for questioning by an Arresting Captain yesterday, whereabouts unknown...

Fu Chang, while dealing with Qiu Li, was secretly pondering how to balance things.

"Brother Qiu, what is your current strength...?" He paused and asked.

"Middle Stage of Strong Bone Realm, currently tempering the neck bone." Qiu Li said nonchalantly.

"That’s Late Stage then."

Fu Chang wasn’t a Martial Artist, but he had some understanding of the Martial Artist’s realm.

"Late Stage of Strong Bone Realm..." His gaze fell on the dishes on the table, holding his head with one hand, appearing drunk.

"Good wine, good wine... come, Brother Qiu, drink... is Brother Qiu’s alcohol tolerance so amazing, are all martial artists this formidable?"

Fu Chang began to speak drunkenly: "The Criminal Defense Bureau is also hosting a banquet today, celebrating the defeat of the Blood Evil Sect; it’s uncertain whether the wine is enough."

Speaking, he suddenly staggered outside, shouting loudly: "People, what kind of fine wine is this officer drinking, send ten jars to the Criminal Defense Bureau... no, send thirty jars over!"

He was telling Qiu Li that the defenses of the Criminal Defense Bureau would be very weak tonight.

Unable to transfer the person openly, Fu Chang could only hint at Qiu Li to fetch the person from the Criminal Defense Bureau dungeon himself.

As for the disappearance, he could only pretend to be unaware.

Qiu Li naturally understood the hint, and the two continued their drinking until late night, parting ways in a drunken haze.

...

Criminal Defense Bureau dungeon.

After using Qi and Blood Power to expel the alcohol, Qiu Li donned a black outfit, with two people following him.

"Remember, just distract the guards, don’t reveal your identity."

"Understood."

The defenses of the Criminal Defense Bureau were indeed thin, with only one team stationed at the entrance.

The two immediately took action, luring the guards away from the dungeon entrance.

Qiu Li altered his appearance and donned the Criminal Defense Bureau’s Flying Fish Suit, heading straight to the depths, seemingly aware of Madam Chu’s confinement location.

However, in just moments, his face turned grim.

The target wasn’t found!

Wan Yuan wasn’t inside the Criminal Defense Bureau dungeon.

Qiu Li’s expression was displeased, preparing to leave the dungeon. After walking a short distance, he heard a strange noise.

"Return my Yuaan’er, where have you taken my Yuaan’er?" A person with disheveled hair and a vacant stare clung to the cell bars, muttering incessantly.

"Father, please stop." Chu Yu looked at Qiu Li, dressed in the Flying Fish Suit, with terror.

Qiu Li’s heart stirred slightly as he approached Chu Rong’s cell and shouted angrily: "Chu Rong, does your Chu Family still have anyone hiding outside?!"

"No more, all gone, the Chu Family is destroyed, all dead, all dead..." Chu Rong seemed mentally unstable.

"Gone?" Qiu Li reprimanded again: "Then where’s your wife Wan Yuan? Why isn’t she in the dungeon?"

"Yuaan’er..." Chu Rong paused, then his previously unfocused eyes suddenly gathered, his hands fiercely clutching the iron bars, shaking them frantically: "Yuaan’er, wasn’t she taken by you yesterday? Return my Yuaan’er..."

Chu Yu was shivering with fear, not daring to breathe.

She was taken yesterday?

Qiu Li furrowed his brow.

The Wan Family took her away, deviating from the original plan?!

"Quiet, if you continue to make noise, I’ll execute you on the spot!" Qiu Li brandished his sword.

The effect was significant, Chu Rong was instantly scared still.

Qiu Li left the dungeon, meeting his subordinates outside the Criminal Defense Bureau.

"Master, what should we do now?"

Qiu Li’s face was displeased, his voice ice-cold: "Investigate, I want to see, in tiny Baiyuan County Criminal Defense Bureau, where they can possibly hide the person!"

"Also, send a letter back, inquire with the Wan Family, have they already rescued the person."

"Understood."

...

The morning sun rises in the east.

West City of Baiyuan County, Chu Mansion.

The four of Lin Zhenwu and Shao Pengshu from the Criminal Defense Bureau, along with Ling Hao and Ji Yong from the Tiger Armor Army, anxiously awaited outside Fang Xiao’s courtyard.

Creaaak—

The courtyard door opened, and before Fang Xiao grasped the situation, Ling Hao and Ji Yong rushed into the courtyard, asking mysteriously:

"Brother Fang, did you really comprehend and deduce the Blood Python Technique and Tiger Blood Technique?"

Yesterday, during drinking, as everyone enjoyed themselves, Shao Pengshu spoke of the Tiger Blood Technique, while Lin Zhenwu disclosed the Blood Python Technique plan to Ling Hao and Ji Yong.

Fortunately, only two were present at that time.

The two were quite drunk then, assumed it was mere drunken talk, yet upon sobriety this morning, their first reaction was to confirm with Lin Zhenwu and Shao Pengshu.

Then they came seeking Fang Xiao.

According to Lin Zhenwu and Shao Pengshu, the annihilation of the Blood Evil Sect was entirely Fang Xiao’s solo effort!

From designing the Blood Python Technique to ultimately turning the tide...

Ling Hao, the Chiliarch, harbored only one thought, which was to persuade Fang Xiao to return to the Tiger Armor Army.

Fang Xiao looked at the two, hesitated for a moment, then gauged Lin Zhenwu’s and Shao Pengshu’s expressions, guessing the situation.

But...

What they perceived as ’Fang Xiao’ wasn’t him, but the young master.

Fang Xiao felt conflicted.

Even he couldn’t comprehend how the young master gathered strength, knowledge, strategy, and courage so quickly.

Fang Xiao looked into the burning eyes of Ling Hao and Ji Yong, becoming increasingly certain of one point.

A great tree attracts the wind!

The young master mustn’t be exposed; he had to act as the figure before the young master.

Even if this old man on his last legs, buried halfway in the soil, could develop an expert cultivation technique, it would astonish the Tiger Armor Army.

Should the world learn, no matter if it’s the cultivation technique, the strategy to eliminate the Blood Evil Sect, or the finale’s execution of the Middle Stage Strong Bone Realm expert who ignited Qi Blood.

It’s a sixteen-year-old boy, excelling also in literature and painting!

Fang Xiao dared not to imagine how much dread, envy, hatred, and targeting would ensue!

"Brother Fang, I’ve already sent a letter to the army, with the meritorious service Brother Fang has achieved this time, Chiliarch is the minimum rank, even Ten Thousand Soldiers Commander is possible!"

Ling Hao continued his persuasion: "Brother Fang, don’t you want to make a name, protect the nation?"