The Chuan Family's Outer Clan!

Guan Yutian's face was still filled with anger.

He strode over, grabbed Zhang Qing by the collar, and said furiously;

"I don't want to say this a second time. Don't try to save people in battle!"

"That could get the entire team wiped out!"

Zhang Qing froze.

Then he said quietly;

"I... I understand!"

"I'll be more careful next time."

Understand my ass!

Where's my health pack?

Don't be an idiot. Just take a look at the panel.

Blood Volume: 1105!

I've already accumulated 15 Attribute Points.

Heh heh...

Nice!

Next time... next time, I'll still 'save' them!

Guan Yutian gradually calmed down.

Saving people.

It was a very admirable quality.

But in the Dark Realm, in Zi City, in battles against Specters...

It was badly timed.

Hopefully, Zhang Qing would come to understand that someday.

Clap clap clap...

Someone applauded.

"The Razor Squad truly lives up to its reputation. I've seen it for myself today."

A Starflash Realm expert from one of the trial teams said this.

Guan Yutian bent at the waist in acknowledgment.

Then those people entered the city.

Very soon.

The city gate quieted down.

They had just slaughtered five Specters.

And after being frightened by Zhang Qing, the refugees had all fled far away.

Members of Razor soon came over afterward to deal with the Specter corpses.

They were especially full of praise for the Bewitching Ghoul.

They said Ghoul Blood Hall happened to need a Specter corpse like this.

They also explained that...

This Specter would be worth a great deal of Military Merit!

At the mention of Military Merit.

The gloom on Guan Yutian's face disappeared.

He thought that he could make another trip to the inner hall to exchange for spirit pills!

Zhang Qing secretly rejoiced.

Exchange for spirit pills?

Then he could prepare to rise another rank.

Before long.

Everything remained peaceful until evening.

The squad members closed the city gates.

Then they headed for the inner hall of Razor Hall.

Yuan Qi's death caused no ripples. Razor Hall had people dying every day; they were used to it.

Arriving at the inner hall.

Everyone took out their tokens.

Sure enough.

Each of them had earned quite a bit of Military Merit.

Even Zhang Qing, who had spent everything yesterday, now had ten points of Military Merit.

He exchanged them for two spirit pills and swallowed them;

Congratulations on consuming a Spirit Opening Pill. Attribute Points +3!

Congratulations on consuming a Bone Spirit Pill. Attribute Points +3!

Another 6 Attribute Points.

His savings had now reached a full 21 points!

Hmm... it was still a bit of a shame.

Because they had been guarding the city gates, they only had ordinary meals. Spirit meals could not be taken out of the dining hall.

Otherwise, he could have gained another Attribute Point.

But it didn't matter.

He had earned plenty today!

After returning, he would prepare to advance in rank!

He needed to slowly establish his image as a cultivation prodigy.

After exchanging for spirit pills.

It was time to split the money.

Guarding the city gates was a lucrative job.

Their total income for the day was considerable.

Zhang Qing received one gold coin.

The golden little thing was truly adorable.

A year from now.

Once the players came online.

This tiny thing would be worth a hundred thousand!

But Zhang Qing had no intention of selling it.

Money no longer meant much.

He wanted to save up and see whether he might get a chance to buy an Adamantine Weapon.

An Adamantine Weapon could bring a qualitative leap to his combat strength!

At present.

He had two gold coins.

Keep saving!

After parting with Guan Yutian and the others at the entrance of Razor Hall.

Zhang Qing returned to Chuan Prefecture.

But unexpectedly, Chuan Chao was waiting for him at the side gate.

"Brother Chao, what is this...?"

"A lord from First-grade Hall wants to see you." Chuan Chao spoke quietly.

Zhang Qing was speechless inside.

So three spirit pills were the price for my life, huh?

Still, he said nothing.

He followed Chuan Chao.

They also ran into Chuan Fa on the way, but when Chuan Fa saw Chuan Chao, he kept his head lowered.

As a minor leader among the guards, he truly did not dare raise his head before First-grade Hall.

After walking through Chuan Prefecture for some time.

Zhang Qing arrived at First-grade Hall.

This was his first time here. Even when patrolling before, he had never patrolled this area.

"Go on. The lord is waiting for you!"

Zhang Qing cautiously walked inside.

He saw an old man.

Chuan Jia; 3600/3600!

It was him!

A Moon-Shattering Realm expert—he was actually from First-grade Hall.

Hmm... that made sense.

Zhang Qing had once guessed at his identity and thought he might be some idle elder.

He had not expected him to be from First-grade Hall.

No wonder First-grade Hall had acted so quickly and delivered the medicinal ingredients for the medicinal bath at once.

"Greetings, my lord!"

Zhang Qing bowed and called out.

A look of shock appeared on his face, as though he found it unbelievable that the old man was a lord of First-grade Hall.

"Mm!" Chuan Jia responded.

He was very pleased with Zhang Qing's expression.

"You're not bad." Chuan Jia continued.

"Thank you for your praise, my lord. It is all thanks to your guidance. I never imagined... that you were a lord of First-grade Hall!"

Chuan Jia waved his hand;

"You have talent, so there is no need to say such things."

"How about it? Are you interested in becoming an outer clansman of my Chuan Family?"

Zhang Qing was stunned.

An outer clansman of the Chuan Family?

This was one way great families recruited people.

After joining the outer clan.

Your future children could take the Chuan surname and become part of the Chuan Family, forming a branch line.

Of course, they would be a branch line forever.

In the Dark Realm, this was an extremely tempting offer.

Once your descendants had a surname, you had roots.

Holy shit.

The Chuan Family wants my life.

Throwing out such a huge prize... doesn't that mean things will get very dangerous later?

But on the surface, Zhang Qing still had to play along.

His face filled with disbelief as he trembled and said;

"My lord, I... I can?"

"Of course you can!" Chuan Jia smiled.

"People as loyal to the Chuan Family as you are truly rare!"

"I-I am willing to die for the Chuan Family!" Zhang Qing said excitedly.

"Good! Good! Good! Hahaha..."

Chuan Jia laughed loudly, then his expression changed as he said with worry;

"Zhang Qing, the Chuan Family trusts you, but the Chuan Family is also facing difficulties at present."

"I, Zhang Qing, am willing to share the Chuan Family's burdens!" Zhang Qing said.

Damn it.

So you're just making empty promises? You stingy old bastard.

You want me to do the hard work, yet you won't even offer anything?

Zhang Qing cursed inwardly.

"From now on, we will provide you with a large quantity of pills to help you advance quickly!"

Chuan Jia said;

"And on Razor's side, you must put in some effort as well."

"For example, within one month, enter Ghoul Blood Hall and become a squad leader."

"Don't worry. The Chuan Family will pave the way for you. What do you say? Can you do it?"

"I can definitely do it!" Zhang Qing said firmly.

Forget Ghoul Blood Hall.

If you asked for Star Steel right now, I'd agree to it too.

Making empty promises.

Who couldn't?

"Good. The Chuan Family's trust in you hasn't been misplaced," Chuan Jia said.

"Go back and cultivate. The spirit pills will be delivered."

"Yes!"

Zhang Qing prepared to leave.

When he reached the door, Chuan Jia's voice rang out again.

"Zhang Qing, find yourself a human woman when you have the chance. Have a child early, and you'll be able to integrate into the Chuan Family sooner."

"Yes!" Zhang Qing replied, his voice tinged with excitement.

After that,

he left.

Once Zhang Qing disappeared from sight, Chuan Jia's expression darkened.

The Ghoul Blood Hall has already sent five people over this month, and every single one was played to death by Yang Man!

I wonder whether this Zhang Qing can give me a pleasant surprise.

Forget it. Keep sending people over. I refuse to believe we can't take down Yang Man!