Swish! Swish! Swish!
In the small courtyard, Chen Ping'an practiced the Swift Wind Saber Technique.
The Swift Wind Saber Technique was as fast as a swift wind, and as the saber slashed, a swift wind whistled.
The eighty-one forms of the Swift Wind Saber Technique were interlinked, each stronger than the last.
With the Swift Wind Saber Technique at the Minor Achievement Realm, Chen Ping'an executed it with unparalleled proficiency, subtly imbued with a mysterious charm.
Under the moonlight, a cold gleam shimmered.
+1!
+1!
+1!
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One after another, cultivation experiences continuously appeared before Chen Ping'an's eyes.
Finally, as another cultivation experience flashed by, the saber in Chen Ping'an's hand stopped.
"160 points of cultivation experience!"
Chen Ping'an's eyes flickered as he looked at the panel information in the Void Realm.
The Swift Wind Saber Technique, after all, was one step ahead of Eight Steps Catching Cicadas, having accumulated enough experience to Breakthrough earlier.
Chen Ping'an sheathed his saber and stood, bathed in the moonlight, adjusting his breathing.
"Breakthrough!"
As his spirit concentrated, the experience points on the panel transformed into a vortex, swirling wildly.
After swirling to a certain extent, they turned into specks of starlight and merged into his glabella.
A large number of insights surged into his mind, as if he had practiced diligently for many years.
At this moment, the Swift Wind Saber Technique reached Major Achievement!
Not only did his saber technique change, but a mystical phenomenon was also occurring within Chen Ping'an's Dantian Qi Sea.
The Internal Energy that filled his Dantian Qi Sea was subtly purified, thoroughly refined once more.
Clear Qi ascended, turbid Qi descended!
Then...
Summoning clouds and calling forth mist, Clear Turbidity Returning to Origin!
"Internal Energy Second Level, Clear Turbidity Returning to Origin!"
Chen Ping'an suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp glint shooting forth.
His blood Qi surged, and Internal Energy pulsed, creating a naturally profound phenomenon.
Feeling the situation within his Dantian Qi Sea at this moment, the Internal Energy that had originally filled his entire Dantian now only occupied two-thirds of it. One-third of the Internal Energy had transformed into dross, refined and evaporated out of his body.
"Internal Energy purification makes its destructive power stronger! When Internal Energy is mobilized, every move and gesture holds immense power!"
The Internal Energy Second Level, when viewed across the entire Weishui Outer City, was considered a prominent figure. They could serve as the spokesperson and face of a truly influential power. Such a Cultivation Technique Realm was enough to influence the local situation in Weishui Outer City.
For instance, the Fang Family elder who had severely injured Zuo Wumei back then was precisely at the Internal Energy Second Level martial Dao Realm.
The Internal Energy Second Level was similar to the Internal Energy First Level, also judging combat power based on actual combat achievements.
A top-tier Internal Energy Second Level practitioner could contend with an Internal Energy Third Level practitioner for a short period, while a weaker Internal Energy Second Level practitioner would only be slightly stronger than an Internal Energy First Level practitioner.
Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Internal Energy - Clear Turbidity Returning to Origin
Martial Arts: Iron Cloth Perfection, Flying Locust Stone Perfection, Gongmen Thirteen Blades Perfection, Thirteen Taibao Horizontal Training Perfection, Golden Bell Cover Major Achievement (298/400), Swift Wind Saber Technique Major Achievement (0/400), Eight Steps Catching Cicadas Minor Achievement (118/160)
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"The Swift Wind Saber Technique has already reached Major Achievement, and Eight Steps Catching Cicadas is not far from Major Achievement either. Once Eight Steps Catching Cicadas enters the Major Achievement Realm, my combat power level within the Internal Energy Second Level will be sufficient to rank among the veterans."
"If the Golden Bell Cover can also enter the Perfection Realm, then within the Internal Energy Second Level, I can almost be called a pinnacle!"
"At that time, relying on the Golden Bell Cover's ability to cultivate both internal and external aspects, even if I encounter figures on the so-called New Talent Rankings, I will have the strength to fight!"
"......"
In the small courtyard, Chen Ping'an's eyes flickered, his heart surging.
Rising from the bottom, he had achieved certain accomplishments to this day. If he were to take another step upwards, he could join the ranks of Prodigy. His name would spread throughout a province, stirring up winds and clouds, all within reach!
"How exhilarating!"
"Continue!"
Chen Ping'an let out a long cry, holding his hundred pattern blade, and continued to practice the Swift Wind Saber Technique.
Among the three high-grade Cultivation Techniques, his Swift Wind Saber Technique progressed the fastest, and he also invested the most time into it.
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After entering the Internal Energy Second Level, Chen Ping'an did not relax his martial arts practice in the slightest. Even during his leisure time in the daytime, he focused his energy on practicing the Golden Bell Cover.
All matters, big and small, within Nancheng Prison were handled by others. Only some particularly important matters would be sent to his desk for his decision.
On this day, outside Nancheng Prison, a plump man was standing anxiously.
This person was Xu Jinkui.
On that day, his hopes were shattered by Min Catch Head, and he also learned that the supreme head of the prison had inquired about his son, Xu Renchang. Since then, he had been plunged into fear and unease.
He never imagined that such a small matter would be inquired about by such a great figure.
But Xu Renchang was, after all, his own flesh and blood.
No matter how terrified he was, he could only grit his teeth and think of other ways to see if he could get Xu Renchang out of Nancheng Prison.
To this end, he also found many connections. Many of these connections were layered, one relying on another, going higher and higher.
The people he entrusted were also high-ranking and powerful.
Initially, with his generous gifts and money paving the way, when he mentioned his request, some people did agree. However, after understanding the detailed situation and learning that Lord Chen of Nancheng Prison had inquired about the matter, these people all quickly backed away.
He tried this several times; each time started smoothly, but after learning that Lord Chen had inquired and paid attention, not a single person dared to take on the matter.
Who exactly was Lord Chen of Nancheng Prison? Why did no one dare to take on the matter once they heard he had inquired?
The unwilling Xu Jinkui naturally tried to figure out this matter.
However, as he learned more, it almost drove him to despair.
Lord Chen of Nancheng Prison, this was a ruthless person, a truly ruthless person.
He annihilated the Tiger Head Gang, wiped out the Ten Thousand Demons Sect stronghold, firmly established himself within days of taking office, and later suppressed subordinates who were overtly compliant but secretly defiant...
Even today, when this Lord Chen was mentioned, some people still trembled with fear.
The most crucial point was that this high-ranking and powerful Lord Chen was still a young man.
Youth meant infinite possibilities and a bright future.
Under such circumstances, who would dare to easily offend him!
Originally, Xu Jinkui had already despaired, only able to let nature take its course and hope for mercy from above. But unexpectedly, things took a turn for the better; there was a glimmer of hope.
He actually received news at home that today was the day his son, Xu Renchang, would be released from prison.
Upon hearing the news, Xu Jinkui didn't care if it was true or false; he rushed to Nancheng Prison to wait.
Here, he dared not put on any airs or arrive by carriage.
Looking at the grim, dark outer wall of the prison, Xu Jinkui's heart was in turmoil.
"Lord, my respects. May I trouble you to ask if a prisoner named Xu Renchang will be released today?"
Xu Jinkui asked the Yamen Runner guarding the door, his face full of smiles and his tone humble.
The Yamen Runner he asked looked up at him, disdainfully saying, "I don't know."
Xu Jinkui was naturally sensible; he took out some Small change from his Arms and handed it over.
Taking the silver, the Yamen Runner's expression improved somewhat: "Xu Renchang, right? I'll ask for you in a bit."
"Lord..."
Xu Jinkui wanted to ask more, but then he saw the Yamen Runner's expression suddenly tighten, and he became anxious.
"Go, go, go, step back for now. Your matter can wait."
Xu Jinkui, who was pushed aside, was a bit stunned. Before he could figure out what was happening, he saw the Yamen Runner, who had previously appeared somewhat lazy, suddenly stand perfectly straight.
His spirit and demeanor were so impressive that even Xu Jinkui praised them, finding no fault at all.
Not only this Yamen Runner, but the other few also stood perfectly straight. They were all spirited and full of vigor.
Seeing the appearance of these few, even a fool like Xu Jinkui understood that a great figure was probably about to emerge.
Inside the main gate, footsteps began to sound, reaching everyone's ears. In a moment, a figure appeared not far away.
Xu Jinkui quickly glanced, but before he could clearly see, he quickly lowered his head, not daring to look further.
"Lord Chen."
The gate-guarding Yamen Runner greeted in unison, their voices booming and loud.
Xu Jinkui's heart skipped a beat.
Lord Chen?
He was the head of Nancheng Prison!
Xu Jinkui, whose head was already lowered, lowered it even further.