But now, with Song Di unharmed, it was Tu Biao's side that delivered the bad news.

This means Song Di... was back in the game.

"What exactly is going on?"

The scout quickly reported everything, and a trace of anger appeared on the man's face.

"Xu Guang..."

"Investigate for me, find out who this Xu Guang really is!"

...

After the snow.

The sound of hoofbeats shattered the calm, as galloping steeds raced down the official road.

These were scouts from various factions; initially, many did not care about the conflict between Tu Biao and the Song Family.

Who would have thought that the development of events would be far beyond their expectations?

Everything was disrupted by the sudden rise of one person.

Everyone's predictions seemed to suffer a deviation.

Songjiang Prefecture.

Underground.

A figure stood in the vast hall, wearing a mask with menacing fangs.

"Xu Guang? From Taizhou, last year he was still a deserter, this year he has the power to kill Innate Experts."

"It seems he's another lucky one blessed by a supreme Celestial Register."

...

Chuannan Prefecture.

Three years ago, this was the storm center of the entire Zouchuan Dao.

The Cha Family of Chuannan Prefecture colluded with a Master of the Celestial Destiny Sect three years ago, and when the matter was exposed, they were boycotted by various forces within Zouchuan.

Ultimately, the Cha Family was destroyed.

But being a three-hundred-year-old family, the Cha Family, like a centipede that does not die easily, still has an unknown number of remnants within the Chuannan Prefecture, even after three years have passed.

The Wine Daoist sat in a tavern, listening to the discussions around him.

This was his everyday life. Under the governance of the Cha Family, the Chuannan Prefecture was once a cesspool, mixed with all sorts of elements.

He needed to identify every day if any remnants of the Cha Family were making a comeback to create trouble.

He did not know when such days would end.

"Have you heard about the events in Songjiang Prefecture? The Elephant Master suddenly appeared, slaying three Innate experts. I heard that several big families around Songjiang Prefecture are showing utmost sincerity to invite the Elephant Master."

"Elephant Master?"

The Wine Daoist listened to the conversations and involuntarily raised an eyebrow.

The area around Zouchuan was mountainous, with very few Great Beasts around.

A young face unconsciously flashed through his mind.

Was it... him?

How long has it been?

Not even half a year, it seems?

The young lad, once targeted by Yu Rong, who had to rack his brain to solve the crisis by 'utilizing' Jiufeng Mountain, now capable of slaying three Innate experts?

Impossible, right?

Numerous doubts flashed through his mind.

Even if the kid was blessed by a Celestial Register, with some extraordinary boon, the rate of growth shouldn't be this rapid.

'Could it be... the Great Feast?'

Thinking about a particularly terrifying blessing from the Celestial Register, a cold glint flashed in the Wine Daoist's eyes.

...

Night.

Qingshuo County.

All was silent.

The sound of hurried hoofbeats arose, Tie Kuang's breath was weak as he sat on horseback.

After an entire night of fighting with Lou Kun, abandoning everything else, both being mediocre Innate, relying on sheer ferocity, he ultimately prevailed by a narrow margin.

But...

He looked at the somewhat broken city gate and sighed softly in his heart.

Song Di...

Is he still alive?

...

"Di'er!"

Seeing Song Di at the Iron Armor Sect's base, Tie Kuang was somewhat excited.

"You're okay?"

Song Di looked pained at Tie Kuang's weary state, knowing he had rushed back without knowing anything, a warm current surged in his heart, and he shook his head.

"Thanks to Xu Guang."

Listening to Song Di recount the events of the previous day, Tie Kuang's mouth gaped wide, a dream-like feeling washed over him.

Xu Guang...

How on earth did he do it?

From an ordinary person, under his very watchful eyes, in just a year, he has become so formidable.

"I thought ten Spirit Crystals would be enough, but with things turning out like this... it seems lacking."

Song Di said softly.

Although Xu Guang refused his recruitment, he still refused to give up. Even if Xu Guang didn't agree to join his camp, he was determined to maintain a good relationship with Xu Guang.

Given the situation yesterday, ten Spirit Crystals were not enough.

But right now, he couldn't offer something that would intrigue Xu Guang.

Tie Kuang's eyes flickered, "You just mentioned that after Master Xu's arrow, the Great Bow in his hand shattered?"

"What do you think, how about we gift him a bow?"

Song Di's gaze slowly settled on Tie Kuang.

...

"Everything about Ghost Horse Sect is just ..."

He looked at Tu Biao's convulsive death.

Xu Guang's expression was not good.

The Truth-Telling Pill, its effect was very poor.

Understandable, he had concocted a Seventh Grade Truth-Telling Pill, it wasn't very effective for an Innate Expert.

Even though he had increased the dosage.

Not being able to extract the secrets from Tu Biao's heart, Xu Guang was a bit unwilling, but reaching this point, there was nothing else he could do.

[Martial Artist's Day: Using despicable poisoning methods to kill a Sixth Grade Expert, experience +300]

Xu Guang was already used to this absurd description on the panel, which only considered the final blow.

The experience points gained from killing an Innate Expert were somewhat disappointing.

Innate Experts, they still didn't measure up.

Xu Guang sneered in his mind.

This time's gains were already significant, the reward from Song Di, the Spirit Crystals promised by Ou Nanyu, as well as... the unseen reputation.

He wondered which family would offer the highest price?

His cultivation was currently at a bottleneck stage, the Scattering Technique of the Acquired Technique was already ineffective towards the "Jade Cicada Molt Divine Technique," an Acquired Technique even with experience points, to reach the peak, at the least required more than three thousand experience points, at most close to five thousand.

The cost was too great, Xu Guang felt it was not worth it.

Might as well seek an entry into Innate Techniques, and save the experience points for upgrading other professions.

Especially the Elephant Envoy profession.

In chaotic times, martial power is paramount, other than martial artists, the upgrade of the Elephant Envoy profession is also an urgent need.

With the study of Innate Techniques, Xu Guang was now very certain that his aptitude was quite poor.

Although he had condensed the Jade Cicada Spirit Bone, entry into the Innate still remained difficult.

But thinking of the martial artists in this world, except for the real peerless geniuses, trying to enter the Innate realm mostly takes years; in half a year, being able to cultivate the Jade Cicada Molt Divine Technique, was already not easy.

Setting a short-term goal, to master the "Wind-Driven Separating Fire Force" within four months, and then utilize the Scattering Technique.

If successful, his Spiritual Power should be able to break through the barrier.

Soon after, Xu Guang took out the Spirit Bones left by the deaths of the Tujia Brothers, studying them in his hand.

Martial artist Spirit Bones have many uses, artifact refining, cultivation, consumption, etc...

Unfortunately, both of their Spirit Bones were fire attribute, Xu Guang couldn't utilize them for now, but if he could master Wind-Driven Separating Fire Force, it might save some Spirit Crystals.

...

Early morning on the third day.

An unexpected person came along with Song Di.

It was Tie Kuang.

He actually wasn't dead.

This surprised Xu Guang a little, he didn't know what Lou Kun and Tie Kuang had experienced outside, he just thought that the two had not returned for several days, most likely already dead.

Unexpectedly, Tie Kuang had returned.

However, Xu Guang did not show too much enthusiasm towards the two of them.

A transaction is a transaction, devoid of emotion; after Song Di survived fully, and the Tu Family brothers all died, he and Song Di had no connection.

Song Di seemed yet unwilling to give up on gaining Xu Guang's support.

"Young Master Song, since ancient times legitimate and illegitimate sons have competed, stopping at nothing, Xu Mou only wants to live a peaceful life, I won't get involved in these matters."

Song Di, hearing this, kept his smile although he spoke softly.

"Naturally, I won't force Mr. Xu, it's just that after yesterday's situation, my reward seems a bit lackluster, so I specially brought some compensation."

Xu Guang was surprised.

A transaction is a transaction, was Song Di still thinking about compensation?

He was somewhat curious.

Without hesitation, Song Di stepped aside, and Tie Kuang took a large bow from a wooden box behind him, its body was black, vaguely surrounded by black energy, with a cold gleam, imposing and extraordinary.

This is…

"In the ninth year of Emperor Shizong, the Fierce Barbarians invaded from Iron Dragon Pass, charging straight towards Zouchuan Dao. A great general used his own Spirit Bone, mixed with the Fifth Grade Flood Dragon Tendon, to forge this bow, but was later cursed by the Barbarian Xiong Shaman, losing its divine power.

It later fell into the hands of the Four Directions Guard, though its divine power was no longer evident, it remained indestructible, please Mr. Xu, do accept it."

This gift…

Looking at the cold gleam, with a slightly sinister big bow, Xu Guang felt a pleasant surprise.

He didn't expect Song Di to send such a generous gift.

He indeed needed a good bow, at least one that could withstand the impact of Qi Force at the Innate Level.

"Good bow, good bow!"

Xu Guang took it, couldn't help but lightly test the bowstring, a smile emerged on his face.

"This bow is too precious, I, Xu Mou, feel undeserving."

Song Di let out a breath, smiling as he said, "As long as Mr. Xu doesn't think I and my uncle were stingy."

"This bow, no matter how important, cannot compare to the life of the Young Master, Master Xu must not decline."

Xu Guang glanced at Tie Kuang, pondered for a moment, then said lightly.

"Then I shall boldly accept, after this affair, I will most likely leave Qingshuo County, and in the future, if Young Master Song encounters difficulties, I would be willing to protect you once more."

A smile appeared on Song Di's face, seemingly satisfied with the answer.

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