Dominating Martial King
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369: Chapter 226: One Strike (Please Subscribe) 369: Chapter 226: One Strike (Please Subscribe) Chu Xisheng awoke from his dreams the next day and, as usual, began to cultivate his Nourishing Essence Skill.

Fortunately, the sun was still visible from this guesthouse in the morning.

The cultivation of Nourishing Essence Skill heavily relied on the morning light.

Without the aid of sunlight, practitioners relying solely on visualization would see their efficiency reduced by about twenty percent.

Chu Xisheng didn’t practice extensively today; he hastily completed his exercises and then washed up and left his room.

As Chu Xisheng crossed the lengthy corridor to the guesthouse’s main hall, he saw it was already filled with Jianghu Travellers bearing swords and sabers.

Their gazes turned uniformly towards Chu Xisheng, each bearing a different expression.

Some looked on curiously, sizing him up and down, wanting to know what made Chu Xisheng qualified to participate in Shenxiu’s Ten Outstanding Sabers; others stared fiercely, as if they could hardly wait to tear Chu Xisheng limb from limb.

Chu Xisheng ignored them and walked down the stairs with composed ease.

Qianqian was also sitting in the guesthouse’s hall, wolfing down her breakfast.

Her breakfast was just ordinary soy milk, deep-fried dough sticks, and potstickers.

Qianqian had also prepared a portion for Chu Xisheng, which was placed opposite him at the Eight Immortals table.

“Hall Master, eat it while it’s hot.

I bought it from outside.

The deep-fried dough sticks in the Capital are extremely tasty, different from those in Xiushui.

And these potstickers, you can’t find them in Xiushui either,”

Qianqian muttered as she ate, concentrating on Chu Xisheng’s every move.

When she had met Chu Xisheng after returning by boat yesterday, she noticed something extremely discordant about his energy.

Yet today, that discordant feeling had vanished without a trace.

The Vigorous Force True Essence within his body was now harmoniously unified.

A hint of puzzlement flashed in Qianqian’s eyes, and she curiously inquired, “By the way, I thought I heard you groaning just now.

It seemed quite painful.

Are you alright?”

“No trouble at all!

I’m perfectly fine,” Chu Xisheng casually picked up a dough stick and took a big bite.

He found the taste of the dough stick to be merely average, not understanding why Qianqian liked them so much.

As for the groaning that Qianqian mentioned,

it was him practicing all night in his dream, spending a full five hours to completely master the surge in his True Essence and physical condition.

This intense practice reflected upon Chu Xisheng when he awoke, resulting in excruciating pain; he couldn’t bear the strain at first.

However, the details of this were something he couldn’t quite explain to Qianqian.

Chu Xisheng took another sip of soy milk.

After carefully tasting for a moment to confirm the soy milk and dough sticks were poison-free, he gulped down the soy milk in a few swallows and then walked out with a dough stick in his mouth.

“Let’s go!

If we delay, we’ll miss the appointment.

Look at these people; they can’t wait.”

The guesthouse’s entrance was also crowded by this point.

However, when Chu Xisheng walked outside, the Jianghu Travellers spontaneously made way for him, parting to either side.

Chu Xisheng inwardly marveled; not only was martial virtue abundant in the Capital, but the gambling spirit was also thriving.

Seeing the mix of eagerness and anxiety in their eyes, he knew that the vast majority had placed their bets.

Others were ready to wager and had come to the guesthouse first to check out Chu Xisheng’s ‘quality.’

“Speaking of the Capital’s cuisine, I’ve heard that the most famous is ‘Heavenly Banquet’s’ donkey burger and soup.

Since we’re in the Capital, we must try these delicacies.

Qianqian, buy two pots of donkey soup later; we’ll eat them on the road,” Chu Xisheng said while eating his dough stick.

Martial Cultivators measured their meals by pots, not bowls.

“Heavenly Banquet?

Heavenly Banquet is by the East Gate Stone Bridge in the east of the city, many miles away.

I’m afraid we’ll miss the boat,” Qianqian replied then immediately felt something was amiss.

How could she, a mere hunter from Xiushui County, know the Capital so well?

She hastily added, “I inquired about local snacks last night.

The donkey soup from Heavenly Banquet is indeed famous, known as ‘dragon meat in the heavens, donkey meat on the earth.’ But it’s really too far, and I don’t know the way.

Why not stay a few days longer in the Capital, Hall Master, so we can try all the famous food in Wang’an City?”

Qianqian inwardly scolded herself.

Usually, she would never make such a slip, but in facing Chu Xisheng just now,

she inexplicably let down her guard completely and blurted out without thinking.

Luckily, Chu Xisheng didn’t seem to mind; he simply nodded and continued on.

At this moment, Chu Xisheng appeared normal, yet a hint of abnormal luster flashed in his eyes.

This Qianqian seemed slightly tainted, but not thoroughly so—

Chu Xisheng secretly felt alarmed.

What exactly was this woman’s background, her cultivation level, that even ten ‘Near Ink Taint Divine Power Cards’ couldn’t handle her?

The ten thousand Martial Arts Points were nearly enough to purchase an Iron Madman Template Card.

Chu Xisheng remained composed on the surface and continued walking forward.

By now, the number of Jianghu Travellers along the streets had grown significantly, filling the air with their noisy voices; some discussed amongst themselves, while others cursed loudly.

“Listen here!

You riffraff from East State, the Capital’s ground is no place for your brazenness.”

“What a joke, you think you’re fit to participate in Shenxiu Ten Masters’ sabers competition?”

“Mad Blade King and Divine Swallow Saber Li Xiu are exceptional individuals; do you really think you can win against them?

Better roll home and drink your milk.”

“Haha!

You were so proud of sweeping through Ding State, weren’t you?

Once in the Capital, you’re nothing!”

Yet there were also those encouraging him.

“Kid, I’m rooting for you!

Who says East State can’t produce a Super Genius?”