Realm-Hopping Martial Master

Jiang Shu had barely stepped out of the Zhang Family.

The next moment, news about him spread throughout the entire Yongning County.

All Martial Artists in Yongning County memorized Shang Junming's name in just one day.

With talent reaching such a level, he was bound to be listed on the Little Dragon Tiger List.

If he did not die prematurely, it was very likely that he would become an important figure in the future landscape of the Da Jing Dynasty.

Even if one would never cross paths with him in this lifetime, hearing more about him would be something to reminisce with one's juniors in the future.

Inside the courtyard, a Qi Boosting Pill lay peacefully in Jiang Shu's hand.

The Clan Leader of the Zhang Family is truly interesting, not choosing anyone at all. That's right; after I made my appearance, Zhao Chengxuan and Wang Liancheng both became jokes. Choosing them wouldn't make them feel honored by the championship title; instead, it would likely cause them inner pain. They might even grow to resent the Zhang Family. Rather than that, it's better to forge a good relationship with me. The absence of a marital engagement doesn't matter; after all, I've already indicated to the Zhang Family that my relationship with Zhang Ruo is good.

Jiang Shu put the Qi Boosting Pill back into the jade bottle, in no rush to swallow it.

The effect of the Qi Boosting Pill was to condense and refine the Yuan Qi inside a Martial Artist's body. But now, even though he was in the Elixir Realm, he could only attract the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi with his true strength.

His physical body had yet to reach the true extreme.

Forcibly drawing the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi into his body would only cause his acupoints to explode, a loss far outweighing any gain.

Zhao Chengxuan is indeed the foremost person of his age in the county city. However, my sights have long since extended beyond the limited boundaries of a mere county. With my Martial Arts cultivation spanning the Two Realms, defeating Zhao Chengxuan is nothing to boast about. Only by surpassing Zhao Zhongming, the top genius of the Zhao Family, can I claim modest satisfaction.

State city... Little Dragon Tiger List... Liang Family...

I hope this Storage Bag doesn't disappoint me, Jiang Shu murmured to himself.

He could not forget that he had an unsettled score to resolve when he went to the state city.

Liang Tingbo's scheming beneath the cold lake was his first time being outwitted since arriving in the Da Jing Dynasty.

Had he not possessed the panel, relying on proficiency to raise his Alchemy to Middle Grade, and coupled with the Alchemy AI from Xuanxing, his body would still be afflicted by cold evil, incapable of advancing.

Sitting cross-legged, his body like a Great Pill, Jiang Shu slowly tempered his marrow with the power of the Four Symbols True Strength.

The Four Symbols True Strength, consisting of just four types of true strength, was inherently inferior to some other "Middle Grade Cultivation Techniques" with five types of true strength in tempering marrow, which was one reason Su Mingchun had advised him to abandon this Cultivation Technique.

But Su Mingchun didn't know that for someone like him, whose cultivation spanned the Two Realms, after breaking through to the Elixir Realm, all his internal strength would condense to a single point, concentrated in his Dantian. Upon release, his consciousness would control his Qi and blood, stimulating the body's hidden potential. The efficiency of marrow tempering would only be fast, never slow!

A Marrow Cleansing Pill was digested in Jiang Shu's stomach, its medicinal power spreading throughout his limbs and bones, seeping into his marrow.

Refining the marrow, condensing the Essence Blood.

The sun slanted westward, and the bright moon hung high.

「Three days later.」

A thick layer of clouds was pierced by a gleam of dawn light.

Dewdrops condensed on the weeds at the edge of the courtyard, glistening brilliantly.

The old tree swayed in the gentle breeze, its leaves rustling, bringing waves of refreshing coolness.

This Dream Sleep Elixir truly becomes more profound with each practice; I gain new insights every time, Jiang Shu thought.

On the bed, Jiang Shu's spirit was focused, seemingly between life and death. As his eyes opened, all the weariness brought on by Cultivation washed away.

The Martial Arts of Xia Country may be brutal, its Realm advancements incomparable to those of the Da Jing Dynasty, but it contains five thousand years of philosophy—Mysterious and profound—with far too many delightful surprises.

Stretching his body, his limbs and bones moved in sequence.

The major tendons, bones, and muscles throughout his entire body 활 Liveliness surged through the major tendons, bones, and muscles of his entire body with each movement and pause.

Having reached the Blood Exchange Realm and the rank of Elixir Realm Great Grandmaster, even his ordinary fist and foot techniques had reached a state of transformation.

"Come in," Jiang Shu said indifferently, retracting his fists and standing up.

At his Realm, he could hear ants fighting; the moment he awoke, he had sensed someone waiting outside his small courtyard.

"The Martial Arts of Genius Shang is becoming increasingly profound and unfathomable..." Administrator Zhang carefully pushed open the door, bowing slightly, his face wreathed in smiles as he spoke.

"Administrator Zhang, we are old acquaintances; there's no need for such formality. If there's something on your mind, please speak freely." Expelling all the turbid air from his body with a breath, Jiang Shu took two steps forward to greet him.

He had a vague idea of Administrator Zhang's purpose.

His battle with Zhao Chengxuan was, in reality, a factional struggle within the Danxia Chamber of Commerce.

He had won.

Logically and morally, the President's faction was due to give him some reward.

Their lack of action on the first day was likely because they were making preparations.

"Genius Shang, you truly flatter me. It's nothing major. President Su merely said that if you have time, you could visit the Chamber of Commerce. There's something good waiting for you."

Anyone who could achieve success in the Danxia Chamber of Commerce was adept at handling interpersonal relationships.

Jiang Shu might say what he pleased, but Administrator Zhang naturally wouldn't act casually as if they were truly old friends, especially given Jiang Shu's current status.

After all, the current Jiang Shu was genuinely famous throughout Yongning County.

In a little more time, his fame would even spread to the state city.

For such a genius, simply maintaining a good relationship was enough for Administrator Zhang to ensure a smooth ascent within the Chamber of Commerce.

Breaking through to the Refining Internal Realm was just around the corner for him.

"Administrator Zhang, you're too kind. I happen to be free right now. Please, lead the way."

Jiang Shu nodded and followed Administrator Zhang directly to the Danxia Chamber of Commerce.

Along the way, many Martial Artists looked at Jiang Shu with gazes full of envy and admiration.

After the battle at the Zhang Family, the courtyard where Jiang Shu lived had become well-known to many.

The houses surrounding the courtyard had all soared in price, bought up by various wealthy merchants and shops.