Full-Level Fierce Person
Chapter 326 - 197 four-door_2

Chapter 326: 197 four-door_2

"Beef Cutting Knife Lu Zonggang!"

Upon seeing the invitation, Fang Zhixing couldn’t help but be overjoyed.

The main leader of the Martial Alliance in Qinghe County had finally agreed to meet him.

"Eh, why would he invite you?"

Suddenly, Hongye came over, glanced at the name on the invitation, and raised her eyebrows in surprise.

Fang Zhixing asked in astonishment, "Oh, do you know Lu Zonggang?"

"Not really, but I’ve heard the lady mention him."

Hongye explained slowly, carefully saying, "The power of the Martial Alliance appears very fragmented on the surface, but this is only true at the lower levels. The higher you go, the more organized the Martial Alliance becomes.

Of course, the Martial Alliance is not monolithic, mainly divided into three factions: the Defector Faction, the Middle Faction, and the Rebel Faction!"

Fang Zhixing understood immediately.

Greedy Wolf and other rebels must be part of the Rebel Faction.

Lu Yu and the Luo Family are closely connected, naturally staunch members of the Defector Faction.

He guessed, "Could Lu Zonggang be from the Middle Faction?"

Hongye nodded, saying, "Yes, Lu Zonggang is a highly capable master. Many forces have tried to recruit him, but he remains unmoved."

Fang Zhixing fell silent for a moment and then asked, "What is Lu Zonggang’s relationship with Lu Yu like?"

"Not good at all."

Hongye smiled and said, "Strictly speaking, Lu Zonggang represents the conservative faction of the Martial Alliance."

Their ideal is to spread martial arts throughout the world, breaking all prohibitions and dogmas, which inevitably leads to conflicts with the Court.

Lu Yu represents the younger generation of the Martial Alliance, but he has completely reformed and devoted himself wholeheartedly to the Court, earning the Court’s favor.

As you can imagine, Lu Zonggang is not fond of people like Lu Yu.

Furthermore, as an outsider, Lu Yu should have left after participating in the ’Qinghe Martial Arts Competition,’ but for some reason, he has yet to depart.

Lu Yu openly operating right under Lu Zonggang’s nose must have already displeased Lu Zonggang."

Fang Zhixing quickly understood the situation.

After making sufficient preparations, he left the Yixiang House, rode his horse out of the Inner City, and headed straight to West Street of the Outer City.

Following the address marked on the invitation, he soon arrived at White Willow Alley.

However, to his surprise, White Willow Alley was not a residential area but located in a slaughterhouse.

As Fang Zhixing entered White Willow Alley, he immediately smelled the strong stench of blood and meat.

Looking around, many butchers were busy at work. They slaughtered poultry, cut and dismembered them, cleaned them, and sent them to the market for sale.

It was a whole process!

Fang Zhixing dismounted and walked inside.

"Brother, who are you looking for?"

A middle-aged butcher noticed Fang Zhixing and asked.

Fang Zhixing shook the invitation in his hand and replied, "I’m looking for Lu Zonggang."

The butcher’s expression changed slightly. He put down his knife, patted himself down, took the invitation to check it carefully, and then nodded, saying, "Follow me."

He led Fang Zhixing straight ahead, entering a narrow alley.

Before long, an open area appeared ahead.

Fang Zhixing looked up and saw a middle-aged man with disheveled hair, bare-chested, wearing an apron, slaughtering a black cow.

Swoosh~

The blade, quick as lightning, cut through the thick cowhide, slitting the flesh and sinew, grazing the edge of the bone.

The middle-aged man continuously swung his blade, his blade skill transcendent.

In his hands, the beef cutting knife moved as if it was a part of him, flawlessly natural, ineffable.

In just a brief moment, the black cow was completely dismembered.

"What a skillful blade technique!"

Fang Zhixing’s eyes lit up, and he clapped in admiration.

The middle-aged man sheathed his knife, lifted his head, and revealed a rugged, stubble-covered face without much expression.

He waved his hand.

The lead brother then turned around and left.

"Fang Maofu, please take a seat,"

Lu Zonggang extended his hand in an inviting gesture, walked to a side table, picked up the teapot, and poured two bowls of tea.

He picked up a tea bowl and sipped it greedily.

Fang Zhixing sat opposite him, and symbolically sipped the tea.

Lu Zonggang put down his teacup and looked deeply at Fang Zhixing before saying, "I am a straightforward person; I don’t like to beat around the bush. What brings you to me?"

Fang Zhixing was slightly silent, then seriously said, "Please don’t misunderstand, senior. Although I was introduced by Lu Yu, he and I are not really on the same path."

Lu Zonggang let out a cold laugh and said, "I don’t care what your relationship with Lu Yu is; I just want to know why you have gone through so much trouble to find me?"

Fang Zhixing replied, "I am looking for a Demon Transformation Realm Cultivation Technique and hope to get some help from you, senior."

Lu Zonggang’s eyes narrowed slightly, and he suddenly raised his right hand, pushing his palm towards Fang Zhixing.

Fang Zhixing maintained his composure and raised his palm to meet it.

Bang!

Their palms met with a loud, unusual sound.

Instantly, a ring of air waves spread outwards, tossing everything nearby.

The freshly cut beef was knocked over, rolling and ending up dirtied on the ground.

"Perfection in the Five Beasts Realm!"

Lu Zonggang withdrew his hand, his face showing a hint of admiration.

He exclaimed, "For someone your age, it is truly remarkable how quickly you have advanced to Perfection in the Five Beasts Realm."

Fang Zhixing humbly said, "Thank you for the praise, senior. It’s just my good fortune."

Lu Zonggang pondered for a moment and then asked, "Which Cultivation Technique are you looking for? Let’s hear it."

Fang Zhixing drew a deep breath and spoke deliberately, "The subsequent techniques of the Heavenly Net Holy Blood Book."

"Oh, it comes from the Luo Family!"

Lu Zonggang’s expression finally changed, and he almost guessed Fang Zhixing’s background, laughing, "With your talent and strength, you should be entitled to key cultivation from the Luo Family. Why don’t you simply ask them directly?"

Fang Zhixing spread his hands, expressing helplessness, "If that path were viable, why would I have gone through so much trouble to find you?"

Lu Zonggang clicked his tongue, "You are an interesting young man."

He thought for a while and then reflected, "As I understand it, the subsequent techniques of the Heavenly Net Holy Blood Book are not limited to one. "

Fang Zhixing immediately perked up his ears to listen.

Lu Zonggang explained carefully, "The creator of the Heavenly Net Holy Blood Book was from the Luo Family, a true genius. He established the Holy Blood Sect, recruited many people from Jianghu, and together they studied Martial Arts and innovated, gradually forming a new sect."

Lu Zonggang held up four fingers, "There are many techniques that follow the Heavenly Net Holy Blood Book, but the four with the most renown are: ’Blood Sea Demon Technique,’ ’Bloodthirsty Sword Scripture,’ ’Heavenly Net Blood Transformation Skill,’ and ’Blood Shadow Divine Skill.’"

"Four techniques!"

Fang Zhixing, invigorated, inquired, "How many of these does the Martial Alliance possess?"

Lu Zonggang waved his hand, "I am not sure; I need to check."

Fang Zhixing thought the same.

After all, the Martial Alliance has a vast collection of Martial Arts, and Lu Zonggang could not possibly remember them all.

It was he who was in a hurry.

Fang Zhixing paused for a moment, then seriously asked, "If senior finds out, how much would I need to prepare to exchange for one Demon Transformation Realm Cultivation Technique?"

Lu Zonggang replied lightly, "Money is just one aspect. Heh, money can’t buy everything."

Fang Zhixing responded quickly, "Please enlighten me, senior."

Lu Zonggang answered, "Normally, if you want to acquire a Demon Transformation Realm Cultivation Technique, you need to meet two conditions."

The first conditions is to make enough contributions to the Martial Alliance;

the second conditions is to pass the evaluation of the local leader, which means securing my approval."

Fang Zhixing’s mouth twitched slightly, earnestly asking, "May I ask senior, what does this contribution entail?"

Lu Zonggang replied, "There are various ways to make contributions, such as helping the Martial Alliance with some missions."

Fang Zhixing paused to think, then asked, "What if I have a treasure, such as a Second Level weapon, to offer to the Martial Alliance?"

"That would certainly count as a contribution!"

Lu Zonggang nodded and added, "Additionally, our Martial Alliance collects Martial Arts Secret Manuals from all over the world, so you can gather some techniques that are not yet part of the Martial Alliance and present them; that would also count as making a notable contribution."

Upon hearing this, Fang Zhixing almost couldn’t resist pulling out the "Red Flower Secret Record" to present to Lu Zonggang.

But a sudden thought stayed his hand, and he mused, "I will definitely do my best. Moreover, how could I secure your approval, senior?"