Fighting for First Incense

Ninth Day of the Ninth Month.

River Sacrifice Festival.

The streets were packed with people, a liveliness unseen on ordinary days was present today.

Shouts, drumbeats.

Unceasingly entered the ears of passersby.

Everyone had mugwort for warding off evil and praying for blessings placed on their person and in their pockets.

Some people held homemade lanterns, intending to cast them into the river to float away, thereby praying for themselves and their families.

Such a lively scene.

Was something He An had never seen since his transmigration.

As a constable of the Town Martial Division, he also had his own duties.

Patrolling the riverside streets, stopping fights, and preventing stampedes.

However, while wandering around, Sun Wangxian suddenly found him.

"Kid He, why are you still here? The competition to snatch the First Incense is about to begin this year. If you don't sign up soon, it'll be too late."

He An frowned.

"Brother Sun, I didn't plan to participate in the first place!"

"This time is different. After I explain, you'll definitely want to participate."

He An: "..."

"Forget it, let's talk as we walk."

The two walked through the crowd towards the sacrificial altar not far away.

Sun Wangxian explained, "I know you don't want to participate because you don't want to expose your strength or be embarrassed. After all, although your martial talent is outstanding, you've only been learning martial arts for a short time."

"Compared to those people, your chances of winning are almost zero."

He An's mouth twitched.

"Honestly, I don't want you to participate either."

"It's just that if I don't tell you, I feel a bit guilty. After all, this opportunity is too important for you."

As he spoke, he asked in a deep voice, "Do you know what the reward is for winning the First Incense this time?"

"What?"

He An was very curious.

"Inner Growth Pill."

Sun Wangxian took a deep breath and introduced, "This Inner Growth Pill is an Eighth Rank medicinal pill for healing. Although it cannot increase strength, its effect is incredibly heaven-defying."

"For ordinary martial artists, it can quickly recover from injuries."

"And for crippled martial artists, it can repair the meridian foundation at the fracture site and stimulate muscle granulation."

"If luck is good, severed limbs may regenerate!"

He An's breathing became heavy.

He stopped in his tracks, shocked, "Brother Sun, is what you're saying true? Can the Inner Growth Pill really regenerate severed limbs?"

"Isn't it said that only powerful martial artists can achieve this?"

"Medicinal pills that can bring the dead back to life and regenerate flesh and bone exist. What's so impossible about regenerating a severed arm?" Sun Wangxian pulled He An along.

"Don't stand there stunned, time is running out."

Hearing this, He An no longer dared to delay for a second and quickened his pace.

Regenerate severed limbs.

Thinking of these four words, He An's heart pounded.

The reason his elder brother's will dissipated was because he had lost an arm, and his strength had greatly diminished, which led him to become so self-blaming.

With the Blood-Connecting Pill, he gradually regained his confidence.

Yesterday, he even successfully broke through the Blood Circulation Realm, and his entire being returned to its previous state.

Who would have thought.

Good News Came One After Another.

One Inner Growth Pill offered a chance for his severed limb to regenerate.

For his elder brother, He An swore he would obtain this medicinal pill.

He just couldn't understand how a medicinal pill of this level could be given out as a reward.

Was the County Governor that rich?

Not long after.

The two arrived at the open ground beside the sacrificial altar.

Not many people registered to participate, and each one was an outstanding individual.

There were disciples from several great families, as well as people from various martial arts schools. The largest number of participants came from the Town Martial Division and the government office.

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After all, for them, this opportunity to gain face was too important.

It was only at this moment.

He An finally had the chance to ask his question.

"Brother Sun, how did you know that the reward for this first incense was an Inner Growth Pill? Didn't they say it would only be announced when the competition begins?"

Sun Wangxian coughed lightly and said, "A friend of mine in the government office told me. He's responsible for the various arrangements for this river festival, so it's not unusual for him to know some information in advance."

"Is that so?"

Seeing the evasive look on his face, He An didn't think too much about it.

It didn't matter to him who had informed Sun Wangxian.

What was important was that no matter what, he had to obtain this medicinal pill, even if it meant exposing his true strength!!

His elder brother was more important to him than anything else.

Seeing that He An didn't suspect him, Sun Wangxian let out a long sigh and advised, "No matter what, you must do your best later."

"Even if you can't win the first incense, as long as you perform well enough, you might still get a reward."

"Understood. I am determined to win this first incense."

He An was very confident.

With his current strength, there was absolutely no one among the younger generation of martial artists in Fangcheng who could compete with him.

However, Sun Wangxian was somewhat doubtful.

After all, once the news spread, the number of people participating in the first incense competition would definitely be much larger than in previous years.

The disciples cultivated by those great powers would also all participate.

With He An's strength alone, let alone winning the first incense, it would be considered good if he could even attract attention.

"Next."

He An didn't have to wait long; the registration line had already reached him.

"Name?"

"He An."

"What's your identity?"

"Town Martial Division constable."

After a round of questioning, He An finally registered.

However.

As he was about to leave.

Meng Cao, like a sticky plaster, suddenly flashed behind him.

Beside him was Master Li of the Great Fortune Martial Arts Hall.

"Kid, it's you again. Didn't expect you to be here too. Could it be you also registered to compete for the First Incense of the River Sacrifice?" Master Li's gaze was icy and piercing, staring at He An with venom like a viper.

"None of your business."

He An didn't want to pay attention, but Master Li acted as if he had heard a huge joke and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

This laugh drew the attention of everyone around.

"Ridiculous, truly ridiculous."

"You, a Town Martial Division constable, a waste who learned martial arts mid-way, actually came to compete for the First Incense?"

Upon hearing this, everyone else also showed mocking expressions.

"Delusional, daring to compete for the First Incense like this."

"I know this person. He offended Clerk Meng a few days ago. Now that the other party has found an opportunity, they'll surely suppress him."

"Competing for the First Incense, this kid's life might be unsafe!"

"That's true. If Master Li and Clerk Meng just find someone, they could probably annihilate this kid on stage within three moves."

The crowd discussed.

Some, wanting to curry favor with the two, couldn't help but openly mock him on the spot.

Seeing this, Master Li laughed even louder.

"Kid, the competition for the First Incense can be deadly. If you register and then don't go on stage, within half a day, the entire Fangcheng will be talking about it."

"However, compared to losing your life, losing a little face is nothing."

"Don't you agree?"

Before He An could speak, Meng Cao suddenly said, "You all underestimate Kid He. For him, dignity is everything. It's just a life, what does it matter if it's lost?"

"I believe Kid He will definitely go on stage."

After speaking, he looked at He An, a hint of cunning flashing in his eyes, "Kid He, although we have some misunderstandings and conflicts between us, at this time, I unconditionally believe you."

"As a member of the Town Martial Division, I believe you will definitely go on stage."

"After all, if you don't go on stage, you won't just lose your own face, but the face of our entire Town Martial Division."

"If that really happens, the entire Town Martial Division will not be able to tolerate you."