Chapter 50: The Eastern River County is Boiling

Outside the city battlefield. Xu Yan’s qi and blood surged, his Descending Dragon Palm improving and growing more intuitive. His control over the strength of his palm attacks also became increasingly refined. After releasing his dragon-shaped palm force, his dragon’s attack became more flexible. The formidable force also possessed a touch of softness. Through this battle, Xu Yan had gained a deeper understanding of the Descending Dragon Palm. He had a feeling that it wouldn’t be long before he reached a new level of mastery over the Descending Dragon Palm. Boom! The crimson dragon swept through the area as Xu Yan advanced step by step. Bang bang! As the last row of Shenwei soldiers was thrown, Xu Yan stood in front of Jiang Pingshan. A vibrant red dragon encircling him, Xu Yan looked like a god controlling dragons, with fierce energy surrounding him. Jiang Pingshan’s body was shaking, and his warhorse was retreating and trembling, as if it would fall to the ground at any moment. Looking at the youth in front of him, he couldn’t help but be stunned. Could such powerful martial arts truly exist in the world, just as the legends say? He recalled that one of his daughter’s reasons for breaking off the marriage was that Xu Yan’s brain wasn’t quite right! At this moment, he felt like he had been slapped in the face. The one with the brain problem was him! This awe-inspiring young man should have been his son-in-law, but now, he was far beyond his reach. His heart was bitter. “The Shenwei army is nothing much, I wasn’t even trying hard,” Xu Yan said calmly. Jiang Pingshan looked at his soldiers scattered around him. Except for the first line of soldiers who suffered severe injuries, or some who had died, the injuries of the soldiers behind were not serious. They had merely temporarily lost their battle strength. Xu Yan had shown mercy. Even in the face of a horde of enemies, he still had the power to spare and show mercy. How formidable he must be to do so. “You won, the Xu family won.” Jiang Pingshan let out a sigh and said, complexly. “My dad told you to meet him!” Xu Yan said. Jiang Pingshan was taken aback for a moment, seemingly understanding something. He nodded and said, “Once I’ve dealt with the battlefield, I’ll go to the Xu Mansion for a visit!” At this moment, a large crowd of people surged out from the prefecture city. They held weapons in their hands, their eyes excited, and screamed, “Capture Jiang Pingshan, capture the Shenwei Army, may the Heavenly Mother protect us, may the Heavenly Mother protect us!” Seeing the followers of the Heavenly Mother rushing over, Jiang Pingshan’s face changed. These followers of the Heavenly Mother had hidden themselves very well. Even after the mass cull, they still had so much strength reserved. “Kou Ruozhi!” Jiang Pingshan’s face hardened. This disappointed scholar was quite a schemer! “Scram!” Xu Yan roared angrily, his qi and blood roiling, and the two crimson dragons swept out, blowing away the followers of the Heavenly Mother. “The Shenwei Army that I, Xu Yan, defeated, how can I let others take advantage of them? Dare to come forward again, and don’t blame me for being ruthless!” He remembered what his father had told him: he couldn’t allow the Heavenly Mother sect to take advantage during this vulnerable moment. The followers of the Heavenly Mother were immediately frightened and didn’t dare to go forward for a moment. Jiang Pingshan let out a sigh of relief. The soldiers who rushed out from the prefecture city held up their long spears. These soldiers were from the Grand General of Donghe’s residence. Outside of the prefecture city, dust billowed, and another troupe of soldiers rushed forward. The army of Donghe County, the military force under Jiang Pingshan’s command. The Shenwei Army was only temporarily under his command. Seeing things settling down, Xu Yan swiftly, yet silently, disappeared from the battlefield. In a flash, he appeared before Xu Junhe and his wife. “Yan’er, you’re not hurt, are you?” Madam Xu quickly grabbed his hand and began to examine him anxiously. “Mother, I’m fine. They’re just a bunch of nobodies, they can’t hurt me!” Xu Yan patted his chest and said. “Let’s go home.” Xu Junhe let out a sigh of relief once the dust had settled. The prominent figures of Donghe Prefecture had all been drawing nearer to make connections. Even many of the townsfolk who were rushing over with faces full of excitement, wanted to witness up close the demeanor of the foolish son of the wealthiest family, who was now invincible. “Out of the way!” Xu Yan shouted out loud, and his blood and power expelled in a shock wave. In an instant, no one dared to approach! However, voices came from afar. “Young Master Xu, where did you find the master?” “Young Master Xu, where is the master?” It was well known that the son of the wealthiest family had been searching far and wide for a master. Now, with his current prowess, akin to a divine being, he must have found the master. But, where was this mysterious master? Would they still take on a disciple? The big shots of Donghe Prefecture city were all excited, their eyes shone, and they were eager. Yes! They had to find the master! Rather than forming ties with the Xu family, it was more direct to become a disciple of the master. The likes of Kou Ruozhi and other high-ranking members of the Heavenly Mother Sect seemed equally excited, each sending their disciples to search for the location of the master. “If that idiot son of the wealthiest family can become a disciple, learn such powerful martial arts? My son is smart and capable, he will be able to become a disciple, and become stronger than Xu Yan after learning martial arts.” “My daughter is smart and good-looking too, a master of many arts, how could she not be successful if she wanted to become a disciple? We absolutely must find the master!” The many influential figures in the prefecture city felt that if the silly son of the Xu family could become a disciple and learn such powerful martial arts, their children, who were even more intelligent, would also be able to become disciples. Their martial arts prowess would undoubtedly surpass Xu Yan's! That day, the entire prefecture city was in a state of frenzy. The chaos in Donghe Prefecture, the rebellion of the Heavenly Mother Sect, no one cared, their minds were full of how to find the master and become a disciple. In Yunshan County, the elder in grey robes and the county magistrate emerged from the yard, finally breathing a sigh of relief. They had been talking dry all night long. Fortunately, their lives had been spared. After leaving the yard, they hurried back to the county government office without a break to discuss matters related to their escape. It was too horrifying! In the yard, Li Xuan sat on a chair casually, after having listened to the elder in grey and the others describing the affairs of the Heavenly Mother Sect, Qi Country, Wu Country, and so on for a night. He finally had a clearer understanding of the outside world. What surprised him was that the Heavenly Mother Sect indeed had a Heavenly Mother. The current Heavenly Mother was a young girl, about sixteen or seventeen years old. The masters of the Heavenly Mother Sect praised her as the greatest beauty under the heavens, and also one with a compassionate heart, who couldn’t bear to see others suffer. It was said that the Heavenly Mother was able to convince evildoers to stop their wickedness, and none of those who had been admonished by the Heavenly Mother engaged in wicked deeds again. It was indeed very magical. Moreover, the Heavenly Mother, despite her young age, was skilled in medicine and had saved countless people. Li Xuan had also become interested in this young girl after hearing this. “I wonder, would she be suitable to become my disciple?” Being able to convince evildoers to stop their wickedness, indeed, was a great skill. Indeed, this skill was not insignificant! From what the elder in grey said, the current Heavenly Mother was a talented young girl with a kind heart and highly skilled in medicine. She was young, skilled in medicine, and also had significant martial arts prowess. This was genius. “What a pity, this young girl is not in Qi Country, but has gone to Wu Country.” Li Xuan shook his head, he would see if this girl was suitable for apprenticeship when he had the opportunity. Concerning the Heavenly Mother Sect, Li Xuan took a very casual attitude. The day had dawned. “I wonder how everything is at my disciple’s home?” Li Xuan was considering whether he should go to the prefecture city. “Given the martial power of Qi Country, Xu Yan’s strength should be enough to take care of everything; there shouldn’t be any major problems.” Suddenly. A golden light arose in his mind….