Chapter 22: The Grand Gathering Arrives (Seeking Recommendation Tickets)

  Time flies, and in less than a year's time, it has passed in the blink of an eye.

  Qin Wushuang's cultivation had not been as rapid and explosive as it was in the first two years. In the past year, his cultivation had been steadily improving, and most of the time he had focused on consolidating and summarizing.

  Consolidate the existing foundation, summarize the actual combat capabilities, and deduce the possible showdowns of family feuds. His previous life had ample experience in dealing with enemies, and it was also constantly combined with the martial arts training system of this life, gaining a little bit of insight.

  He also repeatedly practiced the "Nine Yang Palm" set, although he had practiced this palm technique more than 10,000 times in his previous life, he still believed in the saying "long practice becomes natural, and skill gives birth to spirit", never stopping.

  The eighth palm "Eight Yangs Burn the Wasteland" he had mastered, was about to come out, and could almost reach the 80-90% mark of his previous life's fire level, greatly enhancing Qin Wudao's actual combat ability.

  As for the ninth move "Nine Yang Destroying the World", he didn't rush to put it into practice. Because his internal energy had not yet reached the 100% realm of his previous life, the realm was not enough, and forced practice would be harmful.

  On another level, he deeply understood that practicing martial arts was a natural process and couldn't be rushed. To completely reach the peak state of his past life would take some time, but it wouldn't be too long. At his current age in this life, he could afford to wait.

  The most delightful thing is Qin Lianshan, the transformation of "Yi Jin Jing" is indeed against the sky. Originally, Qin Lianshan's True Martial Realm was not even stable in the first stage, but now he has already practiced to the third stage of True Martial Realm, and there are signs of climbing towards the fourth stage!

  ……

  The "National Grand Appraisal" that takes place once every twenty years has finally kicked off with great fanfare across the land of Baiyue. It is called the "National Grand Appraisal" because all kinds of evaluations are gathered together at this time.

  Including "Family Theory" every 20 years, "True Martial Theory" every four years, "Powerful Martial Theory" every two years, and "Martial Arts Test for Children" every year.

  So many lively comments coming together, this is bound to be a lively gathering.

  With counties as the most basic unit, the entire Baiyue country was immersed in this thick atmosphere of grand evaluation.

  On this day, Qin Lianshan personally prepared four fine horses, harnessed the carriage, and planned to send Qin Wushuang to the county to participate in the earliest held Wu Tong test.

  Qin Xiu also rushed back from the farm, she didn't want to miss her brother's first major event in his life.

  Having arranged everything at home, Qin Lianshan took his son and daughter from Donglin Town to set off for the city of Luojiang County. This trip was a departure from Qin Lianshan's usual mood. The recent increase in strength had made Qin Lianshan feel proud and confident, and he was eager to give those who looked down on the Qin family a severe blow!

  After walking for nearly two hours, they finally arrived at the gate of Luojiang County. After checking their identities, they were allowed to pass through. Qin Lianshan was not unfamiliar with Luojiang County and checked into a familiar inn.

  As it was already late in the day, Qin Lianshan had no choice but to arrange for lodging and planned to submit his application form at the county government office early the next morning.

  This time it's not just Qin Wushuang who will be taking the "Martial Arts Test", but also the Qin family will participate in the "Family Evaluation" to determine whether they can maintain their position as a humble family.

  That night, Qin Lianshan and his family of three strolled around the streets of Luojiang City. Returning to their old haunt, Qin Wushuang was still somewhat shocked by the city's architecture in Luojiang City.

  The city of Luojiang County is at least ten times more prosperous than Donglin Town. Just looking at the level of architecture, in a world without mechanization, it's absolutely no small miracle to achieve such a standard.

  He wouldn't let go of any opportunity to understand this world, and whenever he saw something interesting, he would carefully investigate it until he got the answer.

  "In the city, private fights without permission are against the law. Musō, you're coming back to Lujiang County Castle, so make sure to remember this!" Qin Liánshān cautioned seriously.

  Qin Wushuang smiled slightly and nodded in agreement.

  "What if someone else provokes him? Can't he even defend himself out of necessity?" Qin Shou asked curiously.

  "The aggressor will be severely punished, the defender will not be penalized! On the premise that you must have witnesses to prove it." Qin Lianshan explained patiently.

  Suddenly, Qin Wushuang's gaze stopped in front of him. Qin Lianshan looked up and saw that it was not an enemy who didn't run into each other. On the opposite street, Zhang Maorui, the old master who had a grudge against Qin Wushuang for killing his son, was standing with several subordinates, coldly staring in this direction.

  "Let's ignore him and leave." Qin Lianshan knew that the Zhang family, a prominent clan in Luojiang County, had considerable influence and was not to be trifled with.

  But you don't provoke him, he will provoke you.

  That old man had a gloomy face and suddenly spoke cold words: "I said that my eyelids have been jumping fiercely these past few days, I felt like something good was going to happen. It turns out there's fat meat being delivered to my doorstep."

  Qin Lian Shan pretended not to hear and pulled a pair of children to turn around and leave.

  Qin Wushuang didn't want to argue with this idiot on the street either, so he turned his head and glanced at Zhang Maorui, a flash of murderous intent flickering in his eyes.

  It seems that the Zhang family of Wang Zu still has a grudge against the Qin family!

  It's better for enemies to make amends than to bear a grudge, but once they have formed an alliance, they will fight to the end.

  It was night, Qin Wushuang sat cross-legged, and his cultivation practice did not stop.

  Suddenly, his earlobe moved slightly. In the darkness, there was a faint sound of footsteps approaching the room next door, although the footsteps were trying to suppress themselves, but in Qin Wudao's ears, the sound of the footsteps was no different from not suppressing them at all.

  Lurking quietly by the window, a black shadow is seen in the darkness, darting closer like a civet cat.

  This dark figure was bold and daring, lightly stretching out his hand to push the window open. Just as he was about to slip inside, his shoulder suddenly sank, his mouth was covered by a hot palm, and he was pinched under someone's armpit, brought to a secluded corner.

  "Who sent you?" The cold voice sounded in his ear.

  "Hmph, you think you can get anything out of me...... Ah!" The cry of despair hadn't even sounded before it was muffled.

  "I don't have the heart to appreciate your so-called heroic spirit. I'll count to ten, and for each number, I'll crush one of your fingers. By the time I finish counting, you'll never be able to hold a woman in your arms again."

  "One!" A cold, crisp voice called out the count.

  "I said, it's Zhang Maorui! He told me to bring Qin family's little girl over for him to enjoy, and he also said that in front of the Qin family father and son, **Qin family's little girl... Ah!" The voice stopped abruptly, without even a struggle. A true martial artist at the first stage of the True Martial Realm was taken down by Qin Wushuang like this."

  "Zhang Maorui, you're indeed a vicious wolf!" Qin Wushuang stood up straight in the dark night, his eyes cold as knives in the darkness, and muttered through gritted teeth with a chilling tone, "Since you, Zhang, like to play games, I'll accompany you in playing, guaranteed until you collapse!"

  The city of Luojiang was peaceful for one night, but Zhang Maorui's home was not. A servant in the house let out a shrill scream, breaking the silence at dawn.

  A cold corpse was hanging on the vermilion gate of Zhang's mansion, with a note attached to it that read: "Next one, Zhang Yao!"

  Zhang Yao is Zhang Maorui's eldest son!

  This note clearly states that the Dao family wants to kill Zhang Yao, and it's obvious that they are trying to intimidate Zhang Maorui. Zhang Maorui gazed at the corpse with a fixed stare, without a doubt, this was indeed one of his subordinates.

  A mighty True Martial Realm expert, was actually strangled to death! The corpse was silently hung on the main gate of the Zhang Manor. With such cultivation, it's absolutely impossible for someone from the Qin family to have done this!

  But the expert he sent out was actually going to deal with the Qin family. Who exactly intervened? Or, rather, did the Qin family have another expert protecting them?

  This is also unlikely. Qin's family intelligence, Zhang Maorui investigated it clearly. If he wasn't confident, how could he be so fearless?

  But something unexpected happened!

  "Bury him heavily and double the consolation money for his family." Old Master Zhang instructed calmly.

  Looking at his eldest son Zhang Yao beside him, he suddenly said: "Nothing's wrong, you stay home for the next two days and don't go out!"

  Zhang Maorui only had two sons. If something happens to the elder son, what hope is left for Zhang Maorui after the younger son Zhang Xianqin was killed?

  Zhang Yao has been practicing for several years and has already reached the 9th rank of Force Wu, but he still hasn't entered the True Wu realm. Seeing that his father's dispatched True Wu realm experts were all killed, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous and guilty, nodding slightly.

  But little did they know, in a corner of the Zhang family mansion, Qin Wushuang was secretly sneering: Do you think hiding at home will make everything okay? Wait for a few more nights, and it'll be your turn, Old Master Zhang, to collect your son's corpse!

  When dealing with the likes of Zhang Maorui, Qin Wushuang would never show mercy. He wanted to slowly torture Zhang Maorui's nerves until he collapsed.

  How dare you have ideas about my sister, and even have such beastly thoughts. This is unforgivable for Qin Wushuang. Even if Zhang Maorui dies a hundred times, it's not excessive.

  ……

  The county government office hall was crowded with people, bustling and noisy.

  Today is the first day of open registration, and there are indeed many people who have come to register. From this registration ceremony, we can see the strict hierarchy of this world and the privileges of the nobility.

  The lowest rank of nobility, even the registration fee for the martial arts test is the most expensive among the nobles.

  It's a good thing he has the status of a poor noble, if he were a commoner, just the ten taels of gold for the martial test would be difficult to afford, let alone selling his wife and children.

  Qin Wushuang didn't quite understand why the commoners were so poor, yet their registration fees were the highest, while the nobles with higher status had lower registration fees.

  But he soon realized that this was a world controlled by the nobility, and the makers of the rules would naturally maintain the interests of the nobles.

  The strong get stronger, the weak get weaker!

  He lifted his head and saw his father squeeze out of the crowd with great difficulty, finally getting two registration forms.

  One is Qin Wushuang's "Martial Arts Test", and the other is the Qin family participating in the "Family Theory".

  "Dad, let me handle the form-filling! You and sister go wait outside, okay?" Qin Wushuang's mind suddenly lit up.

  Qin Lian Shan smiled and said, "You want to train ahead of time? Fine! These things you will eventually face anyway, so it's better to face them early. Then I'll wait for you outside with your sister."

  Qin Wushuang took over the registration form and the family seal.

  The form for Wu Tong's test was very simple, only filling in basic information such as age and family background.

  The registration process for "Family Debate" is much more complicated, in addition to filling out basic information, you also need to fill in the level of debate you want to participate in.

  The current situation of the Qin family, to sign up, is definitely just a review of the cold door, and it's impossible to have more extravagant hopes. However, when this list was in Qin Wushuang's hands, he looked at it for a while and thought: I think my ancestors were good enough to be a wealthy family, if I can help the Qin family regain its position as a wealthy family, I believe my father will definitely be happy!

  A great family is equivalent to the highest rank in a commoner's clan and requires at least one true martial fourth-stage expert to preside over it!

  Qin Wusuo dared to think and do, immediately filling in this column. He thought that with his current strength, let alone the fourth or sixth stage of Zhenwu Realm, even if someone at a higher level came, he would still be able to knock them down. Unless it was someone above the eighth stage of Zhenwu Realm, otherwise, who would dare to challenge him!

  He didn't fill in the high-end household registration, nor did he report a higher level of quality, because he wasn't quite familiar with the world's high-end power system yet, and he didn't want to act rashly, lest he bring trouble to his family.

  Hand over the completed registration form, and the county official in charge of collecting the forms glanced at it and directly stuffed it into a stack of forms. He casually tossed two evaluation qualification plaques to Qin Wushuang, without even raising his head: "Enter the evaluation venue with your qualification plaque!"

  Everything was settled, and Qin Wushuang walked out happily.

  Qin Lian Shan smiled and asked: "How is it? Has the revenge been reported?"

  "Alright, the Martial Arts Test is in three days. The Family Evaluation might take another ten days or half a month." He shook the two qualification tokens and put them away in his pouch.

  Qin Lianshan had no idea that his son had tampered with the registration form. Seeing everything was in order, he smiled and said: "Good, for these few days, our whole family will just take a good stroll around this Luojiang City!"

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