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Xie Lingfeng and Hu Shan were both dumbfounded.

When Xu Yan spoke, the two instantly realized who the bald man was!

Meng Chong!

It was truly unexpected that they were from the same sect, deserving of being martial brothers. Even the way they announced their names was exactly the same!

Xie Lingfeng was stunned.

Hu Shan swallowed hard and said, "Young Master, I'm a bit panicked!"

Meng Chong, under the name of Hu Shan, was currently being pursued by a grandmaster. What on earth had he done? That was a grandmaster! Would he still be able to declare his identity as "I am Hu Shan of Sword Respect Cliff" in the future?

At this moment, Xu Yan had already approached the group of martial artists.

"Where is Xie Lingfeng... No, where was Hu Shan being pursued by the grandmaster?"

How dare that grandmaster chase his martial brother! This was getting out of hand!

At this moment, he was also somewhat anxious, unsure how long Meng Chong could hold on.

He must rush to the rescue as soon as possible.

"Who are you?"

The several martial artists frowned. This young man had quite a strong aura of anger. Did he come from Sword Respect Cliff, asking about Hu Shan?

"I am Sword God Xu Yan!"

Xu Yan cupped his hands.

His aura surged, and the expressions of the martial artists changed instantly. This young man possessed formidable strength!

Sword God Xu Yan?

Never heard of him, but since he was called Sword God, he must be a strong figure from Sword Respect Cliff.

"I just received the news that at the border between Yan Kingdom and Great Viet Kingdom, Hu Shan was indeed pursued by a grandmaster. As for his current situation, I am not aware of it!"

The martial artist who received the latest news spat and spoke.

Xie Lingfeng walked over and handed a small token to Xu Yan. "Brother Xu, this is the Flying Falcon Token of Sword Respect Cliff. Carry it with you, and I will have Sword Respect Cliff's various branches quickly send you information."

"Since Brother Meng is being pursued under the name of Hu Shan, Sword Respect Cliff should also be concerned once we receive the news."

Xu Yan accepted the Flying Falcon Token and said, "Thank you, Brother Xie, for the trouble."

"It's nothing. I hope Brother Meng can escape the pursuit!"

Xie Lingfeng shook his head.

At this moment, a woman in plain clothes handed over a jade token and said with a light smile, "Master Xu, with this jade token, you can purchase information from Tianbao Pavilion. If the information from Sword Respect Cliff is delayed, you can buy it from Tianbao Pavilion!"

Tianbao Pavilion was spread throughout the inner domain, known for its well-connected information network.

"Thank you very much!"

Xu Yan accepted it. Concerned about Meng Chong's safety, he didn't hesitate.

Du Yuying now appeared embarrassed. She found herself unable to offer any help.

The Du Marquis Mansion was ultimately too weak, with limited influence.

"I must break through to Grandmaster as soon as possible. I must strengthen my own strength!"

Du Yuying silently determined.

"Where is Yan Kingdom?"

Xu Yan asked.

Du Yuying pointed in a direction and said, "Master Xu, head in that direction, and you'll reach the border between Yan Kingdom and Great Viet Kingdom. However, the border between the two countries is vast, so it won't be easy to find someone!"

"Thank you!"

Xu Yan cupped his hands.

"Brother Xie, let's gather again after I rescue my martial brother!"

With a leap, he disappeared into the sky.

As Xu Yan left, the woman in plain clothes also bid farewell and left.

Xie Lingfeng was about to leave, but Du Yuying stopped him, extending a hand and said, "Letter!"

Her jade face under the veil reddened slightly.

Xie Lingfeng took out a letter and handed it to her. "Miss Du, I'll have someone deliver those gifts back to the Du Marquis Mansion."

Du Yuying held the letter, her face flushing. She glared at him angrily and said through gritted teeth, "No need, just give it to Master Xu!"

Xie Lingfeng nodded and was about to leave. Suddenly, he remembered something and said, "Miss Du, I think you're overthinking it. Perhaps Brother Xu is only escorting you to earn some spirit crystals and spirit medicines!"

Du Yuying glared at him angrily. "You don't need to say that!"

Xie Lingfeng shook his head and left with Hu Shan.

"Miss."

Cuier's eyes were slightly red. Was she unable to fulfill her duties as the maid?

Du Yuying covered her chest, feeling a bit heartbroken. Was Master Xu simply escorting her for spirit crystals and spirit medicines?

Did he have no other thoughts?

"Since Master Xu likes spirit crystals and spirit medicines, then I will become someone wealthy and influential. There will always be something that catches Master Xu's eye!"

Du Yuying thought determinedly.

...

After Meng Chong killed the grandmaster and rescued Meng Shushu, the two set off for the sacred land of spiritual medicine.

"Where is our family's sacred land of spiritual medicine?"

Meng Chong asked.

"It's in Yan Kingdom, at Tianchui Mountain. I suspect there was once a sect there specializing in cultivating spiritual medicine, but I don't know why it declined or disappeared. The remnants of the spiritual medicine they cultivated are still there. After a long period of growth, these spiritual medicines have continued to improve, resulting in sixth-grade spiritual medicines, and there might even be fifth-grade spiritual medicines."

Meng Shushu gasped for breath and explained.

"Are there truly fifth-grade spiritual medicines?"

Meng Chong was greatly encouraged.

According to Sulingxiu, sixth-grade spiritual medicines were already the highest-grade spiritual medicines in the inner domain. Fifth-grade spiritual medicines might exist, but they were extremely rare, and even Tianbao Pavilion probably wouldn't sell them.

"Not entirely certain, but maybe around sixty to seventy percent."

Meng Shushu shook his head.

After leaving the mountains, they bought a carriage in the nearest city.

Meng Chong drove the carriage while Meng Shushu recuperated inside.

"Meng brother, what kind of healing medicine is this? Its healing effect is astonishing!"

After just half a day, Meng Shushu felt his injuries were already sixty to seventy percent healed.

"This was refined using eighteen strains of sixth-grade spiritual medicines. If the medicinal effects are not good, then what else could it be? Remember, you owe me eighteen strains of sixth-grade spiritual medicines!"

Meng Chong said with a hint of heartache.

He didn't have many pills left at all.

Meng Shushu rolled his eyes. Refined using eighteen strains of sixth-grade spiritual medicines? He could really talk big.

But considering he owed his life to him, owing a dozen or so more sixth-grade spiritual medicines wasn't a big deal.

"Meng brother, how did you provoke those people?"

Meng Chong asked curiously.

"They found me and offered me a generous reward to locate a sacred land of spiritual medicine. As a scout for spiritual medicine, I've taken on such tasks before, so I agreed directly.

"In the end, we found Tianchui Mountain in Yan Kingdom, which had the spiritual medicine they needed. However, they wanted to directly control me and make me their lackey.

"Naturally, I refused and took the chance to escape."

Meng Shushu gritted his teeth, filled with indignation.

"As a scout for spiritual medicine, don't you have any backing?"

Meng Chong asked curiously.

Meng Shushu looked despondent. "My skill in seeking spiritual medicine is a family tradition. My father died while seeking spiritual medicine, and my grandfather also perished a few years ago while trying to rescue a friend.

"I'm the only one left. Although I'm a grandmaster martial artist, the first thought of the family's connections upon seeing me in trouble was to make me join them to search for spiritual medicine.

"I, Meng Shushu, am used to being free. How could I possibly be constrained by others? Even when Tianbao Pavilion offered to hire me, I refused, let alone them."

Whenever he talked about this, Meng Shushu gritted his teeth, full of hatred towards those people.

Meng Chong understood. He said, "Meng brother, although you owe me your life, a storage bag, and eighteen strains of sixth-grade spiritual medicines, rest assured, I won't control you.

"All you need to remember is that you owe me a storage bag. Consider that your goal to strive for. You will still be free."

Meng Shushu opened his mouth but ultimately didn't curse him out.

Damn it!

Why does this burly guy have so many thoughts?

Why did I take a liking to him back in Tieshan County?

Meng Shushu felt like crying without tears, but upon further thought, if he hadn't found Meng Chong this time, whether he could have escaped danger would be hard to say.

Tianchui Mountain in Yan Kingdom was a long journey away. It would take a month by carriage to reach.

Therefore, after two days of riding in the carriage and Meng Shushu's injuries recovering, the two of them took to the sky directly from the carriage, flying towards Tianchui Mountain.

Tianchui Mountain was named for its peak resembling a giant hammer.

With steep cliffs and sparse vegetation, it was mainly a rocky mountain. Apart from a dense forest at the foot of the mountain that extended up to a dozen meters, there were few trees on the mountainside, giving it a somewhat desolate appearance.

"And the spiritual medicine is here, but they haven't picked it?" Meng Chong continued to ask.

"The sacred land of spiritual medicine is inside the mountain. There is a clear space that is hard to detect, and entering the sacred land requires a key.

"If forcibly broken into, it can be done, but the spiritual medicine is easily damaged. Each strain of sixth-grade spiritual medicine is invaluable.

"They wouldn't dare to forcefully break in."

Meng Shushu explained while pointing to the dense forest, "The entrance is there, but there are definitely grandmaster martial artists guarding it."

"Are you sure there are spiritual medicines here? If those grandmasters dare to block me, I'll kill them all."

Meng Chong gripped his blade.

"Let's go."

Meng Chong walked straight towards the dense forest.

Meng Shushu also hid and followed behind. With Meng Chong present, he gained confidence.

"Meng Shushu, you dare to throw yourself into the net? Hand over the key!"

As soon as the two entered the dense forest, five figures appeared, surrounding them.

Meng Chong gripped his blade and said sternly, "Gentlemen, this place is mine. Those who are sensible should leave to avoid unnecessary conflict!"

With a powerful aura emanating from him, tinged with a faint golden light, he swept his gaze over the five figures.

For some reason, he felt a familiar sensation from these black-robed figures.

"Why wade into this muddy water? Since you dare to, be prepared to meet your end!"

A black-robed figure spoke in a deep voice.

"Kill him!"

With a wave of his hand, a black-robed figure immediately attacked Meng Chong.

"Hmph! Since you're seeking death, I'll grant your wish!"

Meng Chong sneered.

With a flash of his blade, an unparalleled aura surged forth.

Meng Chong was enveloped in a golden light, his imposing figure revealing the might of the Grand Sun Golden Body. As he made his move, it was like wielding a domineering blade that ruled the heavens and earth!

Swish!

With one slash, he killed a grandmaster, his unmatched blade intent directly reducing the opponent to ashes!

"Charge!"

The remaining black-robed figures paled in shock.

They rushed forward in a panic.

However, Meng Chong didn't even bother to defend himself. He continued to slash, one after another, instantly killing four grandmasters!

Thunk!

Meng Shushu was once again stunned. Meng Chong was too formidable and terrifying at this moment.

"Meng brother, now that they're dealt with, let's go and collect the spiritual medicines!"

Having slain five grandmasters without batting an eye, Meng Chong turned around and called out to Meng Shushu.

"Alright!"

Meng Shushu was about to head towards the cave when his expression suddenly changed. He looked up.

Boom!

The surrounding trees were instantly shattered, leaving nothing behind.

A pressure akin to heavenly might descended.

Meng Chong's expression changed. "A Great Grandmaster?"

Then he became puzzled. "It doesn't seem right. Why does it feel a bit weak?"

"You're seeking death!"

Three black-robed figures appeared in mid-air. The leader among them exuded a formidable aura, resembling the descent of heavenly might.

Sensing the outbreak of battle here, he rushed over immediately, but to his surprise, all five grandmasters guarding the place had been killed!

He was both shocked and furious.

Where did Meng Shushu find such powerful reinforcements?

He raised his hand and struck down.

"Meng brother, be careful, it's a Half-Step Great Grandmaster!"

Meng Shushu exclaimed in horror.

Meng Chong raised an eyebrow. So, it was only a Half-Step Great Grandmaster. No wonder it felt somewhat weak.

"So, even a half-baked one dares to be arrogant in front of me!"

Meng Chong's body suddenly swelled, his ferocious aura becoming even more terrifying.

It was as if wind and thunder surged around him.

His unmatched blade intent surged in all directions, and his blade light rose up, charging towards the Half-Step Great Grandmaster.

Although not a true Great Grandmaster, his strength was still extremely formidable.

Meng Chong didn't dare to be careless.

As the two powerful fighters clashed, Meng Shushu hastily retreated to the side, fearing being caught in the crossfire. The other two black-robed figures, seeing this, attempted to come over and capture Meng Shushu.

However, Meng Chong's unparalleled slash forced the Half-Step Great Grandmaster back slightly. Then, with a backhand strike, he cleaved one of the black-robed figures in two!

"Not good!"

The black-robed figure was horrified.

Swish!

With one slash, he was directly killed on the spot.

The other black-robed figure, his face pale with fear, hastily retreated.

"Dare to be distracted while facing me!"

The Half-Step Great Grandmaster was furious.

Taking advantage of Meng Chong's momentary distraction, he immediately launched a punch, the terrifying force akin to a collapsing mountain, pressing down.

Meng Chong punched back.

Boom!

He couldn't completely withstand the opponent's attack, but he also weakened it by sixty percent. The remaining forty percent of the force hit Meng Chong.

Surrounded by golden light, Meng Chong only swayed slightly, without a scratch.

Forty percent of the force was not enough to harm him.

The terrifying strength of his physical body was revealed at this moment.

"A Half-Step Great Grandmaster, so what? You're nothing!"

Meng Chong's eyes gleamed with golden light as he raised his blade and struck. With each slash, it was like ruling the heavens and earth!

The black-robed figure's expression was horrified. Meng Chong's physical body was unexpectedly terrifying. He revealed a fierce expression, drew out a curved blade, and unleashed a terrifying blade aura like a storm, pouring down, intending to engulf Meng Chong.

(End of this chapter)