Jiang Liu walked out of the alley and continued to stroll along the street, thinking he should familiarize himself with the situation in this county town first!
Judging from the situation, the Martial Prohibition Hall can still control the situation! I just wonder how long they can hold out? I should find someone familiar with this city and ask them. Asking those low-level thugs is pointless since their strength is too low.
Upon entering Tang Street, a five-story tower-like building stands in the middle of the street, with the Jiang Liu directly towards it.
As Jiang Liu approached, he saw the three large, gilded characters of "Ascension Tower" hanging above the main gate of the pavilion!
The pavilion was built quite grandly and exquisitely, with a door over six meters high. The pillars in front of the door were so thick that several people couldn't encircle them. Those going in and out of the door were all Ranked Martial Practitioner the first rank!
Jiang Liu knew he had found the right place! He quickly stepped forward, and upon entering the hall, he was immediately greeted by a bustling crowd. Everyone was holding a piece of paper, looking at it, and discussing something with the person next to them.
Jiang Liu looked around for a while and saw several round counters in the center of the hall. Each of the female waitresses, dressed in their finest clothes, greeted customers with smiles. When someone approached, they would take out a piece of paper and hand it to the customer without saying a word. The customer would then take the paper and leave.
Jiang Liu stepped forward, and the waitress asked with a smile, "Are you here to buy the Ascension Rankings?"
Jiang Liu blinked and looked at the waitress, asking, "The Ascension Rankings? What's that?"
"Uh! The Ascension Rankings isn't a thing, it's a list compiled by our Ascension Tower!" the waitress said helplessly.
"What kind of ranking is this 'Ascension Rankings'?"
"This would take too much time to explain, sir. Why don't you buy a copy to take home and read at your leisure? It's only one tael of silver per copy!" the waitress enticed.
"Alright! Give me one, please!" Jiang Liu said, tossing out a tael of silver.
Jiang Liu took the list from the waitress, opened it, and saw that it read:
The following is the list of those Ascension Rankings in the third year of the Chengping era:
1. Buddhist sect, Shi Tuo, age: 27, Rank 9 Martial Practitioner, expected to enter the Grandmaster realm within four years! Latest record: fought five Rank 9 Martial Practitioner alone, one dead and four injured!
Second, Ji Hao of the Ji Family, age: 26, Rank 9 Martial Practitioner, expected to enter the Grandmaster realm within three years! Latest record: fought five Rank 9 Martial Practitioner alone, and escaped with injuries to all five!
Third, Zheng Yunxiu from the Zheng Family, age: 25, Rank 9 Martial Practitioner, with the potential to enter the Grandmaster realm within three years! Latest achievement: fought five Rank 9 Martial Practitioner single-handedly without being at a disadvantage!
Fourth, White Lotus Sect, Duanmu Rui, age: 28, Rank 9 Martial Practitioner, expected to enter the Grandmaster realm within four years! Latest achievement: fought four Rank 9 Martial Practitioner single-handedly without being at a disadvantage!
Fifth, He Biyou of the Sun Moon Sect, age: 29, Rank 9 Martial Practitioner, with the potential to become a Grandmaster within five years! Latest achievement: fought four Rank 9 Martial Practitioner single-handedly without being at a disadvantage!
Sixth, Daoist, Qingyunzi, age: 29, Rank 9 Martial Practitioner, expected to enter the Grandmaster realm within five years! Latest achievements: fought three Rank 9 Martial Practitioner and one Eighth Rank Martial Practitioner alone, one dead and three escaped!
7. Sword Worship Villa, Xiao Tian, age: 27, Rank 9 Martial Practitioner, expected to enter the Grandmaster realm within four years! Latest record: fought three Rank 9 Martial Practitioner alone, one dead and two escaped!
8. Ye Family, Ye Qiuyi, age: 29, Rank 9 Martial Practitioner, expected to enter the Grandmaster realm within five years! Latest achievement: fought three Rank 9 Martial Practitioner single-handedly without being at a disadvantage!
Nine, Hundred Fists Gate, Baifo, Age: 29, Rank 9 Martial Practitioner, expected to enter the Grandmaster realm within five years! Latest achievement: Fighted three Rank 9 Martial Practitioner single-handedly without being at a disadvantage!
10. Calligraphy Studio, Qiuzhen, Age: 29, Rank 9 Martial Practitioner, Expected to Reach Grandmaster Level in Five Years! Latest Achievement: Manifested a Confucian aura and repelled three Rank 9 Martial Practitioner!
This list only includes the ten strongest Rank 9 Martial Practitioner in the Great Qian Dynasty before the age of thirty (excluding thirty). It is updated annually in June.
Jiang Liu glanced casually at the Ascension Rankings and then thought disdainfully, "They're so old and only at the ninth rank, yet they have the nerve to show off! Before long, I'll take care of them one by one with a single strike."
Then I forgot about it. Since there are so many people here, it seems like this Ascension Tower is a place for selling information! Shall we go up to the second floor and take a look?
Jiang Liu looked around and saw a large door behind the round counter, which should lead to the second floor. He quickly went over there.
As he approached, two burly guards prepared to stop Jiang Liu, but upon seeing the Jiang Liu Ascension Rankings in his hand, they stopped trying to stop him.
Upon entering the gate, you'll see a spiral wooden staircase winding its way up the wall to the top floor!
I couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "I never imagined there would be such a skilled carpenter here!"
Jiang Liu climbed the stairs to the second floor, where he saw that the floor was divided into small rooms. Just as Jiang Liu was feeling lost, a waitress came over.
"Sir! Are you here to meet a guest or to inquire about something?" the waitress asked.
Jiang Liu replied, "I want to ask you something."
"What questions would you like to ask, sir? Those from this city are on the second floor! Those from this state are on the third floor! Those from other states are on the fourth floor! Secret matters are on the fifth floor!" The waitress looked at Jiang Liu and said, "Is this your first time here, sir?"
"Yes!" Jiang Liu replied!
"You'll need to obtain Ascension Token' from this building before you can consult anyone! Otherwise, we regret we cannot serve you! We apologize for the inconvenience!"