Mountain Uprooting and Peak Crushing

Suddenly noticing the additional deduced text behind the [Black Fiend Saber Technique] and [Jingtao Art], Su Ye's heart skipped a beat.

"Might as well test the effect."

System Deduction.

This time, deducing Martial Arts will consume 100 Assistance Points.

Do you confirm?

Confirm.

As the panel flickered, text slowly appeared:

"Deduction Complete."

Martial Skill [Mountain Uprooting and Peak Crushing · Yellow Tier Mid-grade] proficiency has reached Minor Accomplishment, can be upgraded.

Upon obtaining a Yellow Tier Martial Skill for the first time, Su Ye immediately checked its description. He learned that Yellow Tier Martial Skills were very different from common tier Martial Skills.

Common tier Martial Skills merely taught him how to mobilize his body's strength for more effective attacks, how to block, and how to transition between forces.

Yellow Tier Martial Skills, in addition to all the techniques of common tier Martial Skills, also involved channeling True Qi within the body with each move, extending it to weapons.

Whether for offense or defense, True Qi could be applied, making it far beyond ordinary capabilities and a symbol of stepping onto the path of martial arts.

"System, max it out for me."

Su Ye focused his mind on [Mountain Uprooting and Peak Crushing] and silently chanted. Instantly, 200 Assistance Points were rapidly depleted, and a wealth of cultivation insights inexplicably appeared in his mind.

[Mountain Uprooting and Peak Crushing] Perfected.

Various application methods were now etched into his mind. With every movement, his body would subconsciously channel True Qi, allowing him to deal with any sudden situation at any time.

He was extremely satisfied with this. The Ghost Head Saber continuously spat out golden saber energy. The coffin lid on the ground was still a foot away from the blade, yet its surface had turned scorched black. This was clearly a special effect of the Blazing Sun True Qi.

In previous battles with the Corpse Demon Cult, he could only crudely unleash True Qi or simply imbue it into his weapon.

He couldn't fully display his strength. Now it was different. By mastering these techniques, not only would he conserve True Qi, but he could also unleash more powerful attacks.

After collecting the stones and putting away the bottles and jars, he and Big Black left the stone cave. Their return journey was calm and uneventful.

Early the next morning, after a simple breakfast, Su Ye got up and headed to the yamen.

"Constable Su, Lord County Lieutenant has ordered a meeting in three days. We're just holding the fort," a runner said kindly.

Su Ye nodded slightly and turned to leave. The county yamen was sparsely populated, with only a few runners moving about. As he exited the yamen office, a young man dressed as a constable approached him.

"Brother, you just entered the city yesterday."

"You are?" Su Ye asked. The newcomer was of medium build, slightly plump, with two short axes at his waist and a deep, honest voice.

"I am Wang Feng, stationed in Panshan Town," Wang Feng said with a smile, cupping his hands.

As they talked, the two gradually became familiar. Wang Feng lowered his voice. "The Lord County Lieutenant has summoned all of us back, yet he refuses to see us now. I suspect there's a major operation in the works."

"Constable Wang, what makes you say that?" Su Ye asked, looking at the man before him and pausing slightly.

As they stepped over the threshold, Wang Feng chuckled and didn't elaborate. Instead, he invited, "I don't know where Brother Su is staying. Since we have some free time, why don't we have a few drinks?"

Understanding his intention, Su Ye readily agreed.

On the way, Wang Feng introduced himself. He wasn't from Linshan County but originally from Pingjiang County. From Su Ye's observation, he didn't seem to come from a poor background. Throughout their journey, he was generous and spoke very familiarly about Yunzhou.

As for why he became a constable in Linshan County, he didn't explain the reason.

"If you can't find the book by searching the title, you can try searching for the author. Perhaps the name has just been changed!"

"This Drunken Flower Pavilion not only has good wine, but the girls are also exceptionally beautiful. Shall we meet here tonight?"

As they passed the Drunken Flower Pavilion, Wang Feng greeted the girls inside familiarly.

They agreed to meet here at the second watch of the evening. In a private room at the Changfeng Inn, Big Black sat with his legs crossed, eating dried fruit, and spoke indistinctly in a hoarse voice.

"Boss, what's the word from the yamen meeting today?"

Su Ye picked up some dried fruit and replied calmly, "I didn't see Constable Qin today. We might have to stay in the county town for a few more days."

He then added, "Last night, on Zombie Mountain, we rounded up all the members of the Corpse Demon Cult."

"Go to the county yamen and the Qin family tonight to see their reaction."

Time flew by. As it approached the first quarter of the evening watch, Su Ye changed into a long robe and left the inn. As usual, the streets were bustling with people.

Those out for leisure at this hour were either wealthy or poor merchants hawking their wares.

As the twelfth lunar month approached, many figures in coarse cloth and linen appeared on the streets. Some women with sallow complexions huddled on the cold ground. Whenever a pedestrian passed, they would look up.

Su Ye's gaze swept over the malnourished faces, and he said nothing, quickening his pace.

On the stone-paved road, besides the women huddled on the sides, there were many children scattered along the main street, each with a different mud bowl placed in front of them.

The oldest were thirteen or fourteen, the youngest only six or seven. Whenever a passerby threw in a copper coin or two, their tender voices would offer compliments.

Perhaps it was the recent autumn tax, coupled with the increasingly cold weather, and the crops in the fields wouldn't yield until spring next year.

Winter was a day-by-day ordeal for the common folk.

Su Ye had plenty of silver on him and didn't need to buy anything. With this thought, he took the oil-paper package handed to him by a vendor and turned back towards the head of the street.

He divided the paper-wrapped packages among the other children begging with him. Without another word, he turned and disappeared.

What is this? Oh, it smells so good.

A young boy opened the oil-paper package in his arms and shouted, "Oil cakes! Oil cakes! There are more than twenty of them!"

"Don't push, don't push, there's enough for everyone."

"They're meat oil cakes! Phew, they're so hot."

After passing several intersections, Su Ye placed the paper-wrapped packages he was holding one by one, along with the few copper coins he had received as change, and quickly left.

He had initially wanted to give them some silver, but then he thought better of it. Giving too much might attract envious eyes from others. It was better to give these oil cakes, which were practical and could fill their stomachs immediately.

"Brother Su, over here, over here."

Outside the Drunken Flower Pavilion, Wang Feng was waving frantically. Three figures stood beside him, one of whom Su Ye recognized.

"Constable Su." Ma San quickly walked up and said sincerely, "Thank you for saving me that night. If you ever need anything, just say the word."

Wang Feng's gaze swept over the two of them, and he asked curiously, "Gentlemen, who are these?"

Ma San quickly recounted the events in Xinghua Town to the three people present.

Upon hearing this, the remaining three secretly thought to themselves that with their Late Body Tempering cultivation, they could practically walk sideways throughout Linshan County, second only to the few Meridian Opening Martial Artists.

The person who spoke first, named Xue Ping, showed a hint of fawning on his originally aloof face. "I never expected our county yamen to have an expert like Constable Su. It's truly regrettable that I'm only finding out now."

"Brother Su is not only skilled in martial arts but also so righteous. He is truly admirable."

After cupping his hands, Wang Feng immediately added, "I've invited you all here this time because of the matter concerning Demonic Beasts."

"Constable Wang, what do you mean?" Xue Ping asked, confused.

"This isn't the place to talk. Let's go inside."

Wang Feng familiarly beckoned the group, heading towards the Drunken Flower Pavilion. Xue Ping and the other two unconsciously fell half a step behind Su Ye. Even before entering, a fragrant breeze wafted towards them.

A beautiful woman, about thirty years old, with a voluptuous figure and a swaying backside, walked up to them and said with a charming smile, "Gentlemen, please come in."

As she spoke, she beckoned five or six graceful figures. Several young women, at her signal, linked arms with the men, and the surrounding fragrance instantly intensified.

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