Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 75 - 72: Cloud Movement Duel, Another Expert?_2

Chapter 75: Chapter 72: Cloud Movement Duel, Another Expert?_2

Zong Shichang moved his finger horizontally and pointed in another direction, "That man wearing a straw raincoat with a dusty head is Cao Qiushui, Gathering Essence Ninth Rank."

"He is also a clerk of the Minister of Agriculture, a direct descendant of the Cao family. He ranks third in the family, and his strength is also third. He is not as good as his elder brother Cao Chunfang, nor his seventh brother Cao Wandong."

Zhao Xing raised an eyebrow, "The Cao family is the descendants of the True Monarch?"

Zong Shichang sneered, "Indeed, they are the descendants of Caoxi True Monarch. But, the bloodline is over a thousand years old now, and it’s nothing remarkable. As the saying goes, ’a weasel giving birth to a ferret.’"

Zhao Xing noticed he stopped talking and helplessly asked, "What do you mean?"

Zong Shichang laughed, "Each generation is worse than the last. The Cao family has only produced one Secondary Fifth-rank in the past three hundred years, and that was a Loose Rank."

Zhao Xing said, "You can’t blame them for not trying. It’s really hard for families to thrive in this period."

Zong Shichang nodded, "Indeed, that person is too ruthless, always sucking the blood of the families..."

Zhao Xing waved his hand, "Don’t go too far, it’s taboo."

Zong Shichang shut his mouth, looked around, and then his eyes lit up. He pointed to the east side of the square, "She’s here."

"Who?"

"Du Jiaojiao, do you see the one with the spear? Yes, the one blocked by the girl holding the Liuqin."

Zhao Xing followed his gaze and saw Lu Qian and a girl holding a Liuqin standing and chatting, with a cute girl standing a head shorter behind them.

But her spear was quite tall, nearly four meters long.

"I see, she lives up to her name, really petite... Why are you laughing?"

Before Zhao Xing finished his sentence, he saw Zong Shichang clutching his stomach, chuckling.

"What’s wrong?"

Zong Shichang slapped his thigh, "Her name is Du Jiaojiao, but she’s not petite at all. She’s sitting down!"

"Huh?" Zhao Xing was stunned.

"Don’t believe me? I’ll show you." Zong Shichang picked up a stone from the ground and threw it in that direction, "Hey! Mr. Du!"

The stone landed in front of the three girls. Lu Qian, who was talking, frowned and scolded when she saw it was Zong Shichang, "Zong Shiba, you worthless scoundrel, what are you doing!"

Zong Shichang waved his hand, "Qianqian, you scold so beautifully~ Come, call me two more times~"

Enraged, Lu Qian wanted to rush over, "Do you want to die!"

At this moment, Du Jiaojiao stood up and grabbed her, "Qianqian, don’t stoop to his level."

"Humph." Lu Qian glared viciously and sat down angrily.

Zong Shichang turned back, "See?"

Zhao Xing nodded, "I see, quite astonishing."

Du Jiaojiao stood up, and she was eight feet tall!

At a rough estimate, at least two meters forty-five!

And her build was extremely robust. Her face was cute and delicate, unexpectedly a ’Vajra Barbie.’

"No wonder she uses such a long spear."

Zong Shichang said, "The Du Family Spear is well-known in Nanyang County. Her father is considered the number one spear user in Nanyang County. This woman knows at least three mid-tier secret techniques. Last night, she got the second incense stick. If she hadn’t arrived late, Yang Junxiong might not have easily defeated her."

Mentioning Yang Junxiong, Zong Shichang’s tone turned cold, "Yang Junxiong, the one riding the bamboo horse, he is the main culprit responsible for Brother Wang’s death."

"Originally, among the Gathering Essence Ninth Rank, there were Hong Sihai, Dong Chuan, and Xiang Chenglin. They were quite strong, but all three were severely injured by Yang Junxiong yesterday and had to descend the mountain early, ending this climb.

Severely injured three Gathering Essence Ninth Rank experts? Zhao Xing was slightly surprised, "Has Yang Junxiong entered the ranks? What’s his background?"

For the past three days going up the mountain, only clerks were allowed, and clerks were generally not in any rank.

However, if they had a chance after ascending the mountain, it was possible to break through.

"I don’t know." Zong Shichang shook his head, "I haven’t found out his background. There are hundreds of counties in Nanyang County, who knows where he came from."

"Damn, he defeated so many people, he must have gained a lot of Spiritual Beauty. His strength is too overwhelming. I can’t avenge myself on the mountain."

Zong Shichang was very angry, and once they descended the mountain, everyone would forget everything.

Zhao Xing reminded, "Mr. Zong, if he was originally Gathering Essence Ninth Rank and has gained Spiritual Beauty, you should focus on staying alive instead of seeking revenge."

"You should also pray he isn’t coming after you. Brother Wang’s death might have just been something he did in passing."

"Forget it, let’s not talk about him anymore."

Zong Shichang gloomily opened the bamboo box, whether it was because mentioning Yang Junxiong angered him or he was just thirsty, he took out ice-cold plum soup and drank two big gulps.

Seeing Zong Shichang lost interest in talking, Zhao Xing also stopped asking questions. He silently gathered his energy, waiting for the temple gate to open.

....

In the last quarter-hour before the temple gate opened, fewer and fewer people remained in Heavenly Altar Square.

Because it was completely dark, clerks without the "Bright Eyes Night Vision" ability had long since exited Heavenly Altar Square, staying far away.

Although there were much fewer people, the atmosphere grew increasingly tense. Conversations became subdued, and as midnight approached, no one spoke anymore.

They only silently watched the sundial’s pointer, as it was about to move out of the "Stop War" area.

Unable to bear the heavy atmosphere, some chose to leave at the last moment.

The number of people in the square decreased by another third.

Zhao Xing’s eyes glowed faintly green in the darkness, also fixed on the pointer.

"Clang!"

Suddenly, a heavy bell tolled from the divine temple in front.

And the sundial’s pointer pointed to midnight!

The midnight area was engraved with two words: Only Martial!

The temple gate opened, and ten golden light clusters floated out from inside.

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