The next day, Yilin County's world completely changed.
The three families of Qian, Sun, and Li joined forces and used all their elite troops to storm into the Zhou Family mansion at the darkest moment before dawn.
There was no declaration of war, no negotiation, just the flash of swords, the screams and howls, and the brutal cleansing with blood splattering on the high walls.
Zhou Family The ancestor Zhou Kun, who was seriously injured but had not yet recovered, had his skull shattered with a punch from Sun Hanshan and died on the couch.
Zhou Family's powerful warrior led his clan's masters to resist desperately, but was beheaded by Li Changfeng's sword. The corpse was hung under the plaque at the main entrance of Zhou Mansion, bloody and displayed to the public.
The clan's children, guards, servants... everyone named Zhou was either killed or captured, and no one was spared.
So big Zhou Family, all the people in the house died overnight.
As for the Zhao Family, as early as the night when Zhao Wuji died, the tree fell down and scattered in the lake.
The children of the clan either fled or surrendered, and the treasury was confiscated by the three families. The wealth, medicinal materials, and weapons accumulated over decades were all divided up.
Yilin County, Inner City, and Zhou Family and Zhao Family, who once occupied Five Great Families alongside Qian, Sun, and Li, were completely wiped out from the territory of Yilin County.
"Have you heard? Zhou Family... gone!"
"Not only Zhou Family! Zhao Family is finished too! That old guy Zhao Wuji, I heard he died in the Listening Waves Pavilion!"
"Qian Family, Sun Family, Li Family join forces, plus the young master Xingyi Martial Arts Hall... my God, this is going to turn the world upside down!"
"What's going on? This is called eradicating evil! Zhao Family and Zhou Family have done so much over the years, aren't they enough? They colluded with Green Dragon Gang, forced Yufeng Martial Hall to death in the martial arts school, and ruined people's livelihoods... they deserve it!"
Outer City In the streets and alleys, the people talked in low voices, with fear, excitement, and a sense of confusion about the aftermath of the disaster in their eyes.
In troubled times, changes in power are often accompanied by rivers of blood.
When someone dies, someone lives.
When someone falls down, someone stands up.
Xingyi Martial Arts Hall, Backyard.
Li Chengyue was lying on the bed, breathing so weakly that it was almost inaudible, and the rise and fall of his chest was extremely difficult.
Qian Shouyi The remaining Jade Marrow Ganoderma fed last night seemed to have only temporarily relieved the master, but failed to truly reverse the injury.
Last night in the Listening Waves Pavilion's battle, he forcibly lifted up his seriously injured body, exploded with all his strength in half a step, and shocked Zhao Wuji. Although he finally killed the enemy with one shot, he also completely detonated the old wounds in his body.
Chen Jianghe was sitting on the wooden bench in front of Li Chengyue's couch and had been watching all night.
He fetched some water, moistened it with a clean cloth, and carefully wiped away the dried blood at the corners of Master's mouth, the cold sweat on his forehead, and the hands that were covered with calluses but were unable to hang down at the moment.
"Master----" Chen Jianghe called in a low voice.
There were slight footsteps outside the door.
Qian Shouyi, Sun Hanshan, and Li Changfeng walked in. They also had tired faces and more or less injuries on their bodies.
"Jianghe." Qian Shouyi walked to the couch and felt Li Chengyue's pulse, frowning, "Master Li's injury----is more serious than we expected."
Sun Hanshan gritted his teeth and said, "Jade Marrow Ganoderma can only temporarily breathe a sigh of relief, but it treats the symptoms but not the root cause. His injury was caused by the backlash of gang energy and the explosion of old injuries. The tendons, internal organs, and even the foundation of Dantian have been damaged. Ordinary medicinal materials----
I'm afraid there's nothing I can do to save myself."
Chen Jianghe's heart sank and he clenched his fists.
Above Hua Jin is Gang Jin.
Above Gang Jin, there is True Essence.
Master once said that he was originally Gang Force Peak and reached the threshold of the True Essence Realm. However, due to a conspiracy, he was infected with Bone-Eroding Poison, and his strength foundation was damaged, and his cultivation level fell all the way.
Now the old wounds have not healed, new ones have been added, and the injuries have worsened repeatedly----
"Is there really nothing you can do?" Chen Jianghe's voice was hoarse.
Li Changfeng was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke, "Yilin County is a small place after all. The best medicinal materials and top doctors are mostly concentrated in the big city of the state capital. All the treasures stored in our three families' treasury were taken out for Master Li that day. The rest... is a drop in the bucket."
He paused and looked at Chen Jianghe with a solemn look. "Jianghe, for this plan, there is only one way."
"Please speak."
"Leave Yilin County and go to Changxi Prefecture. Changxi Prefecture is the big city of Jiang Province, where Martial Dao is prosperous and the medical profession is prosperous. There are better medicinal materials, more skilled doctors, and even - there may be a secret recipe for treating the backlash of gang energy."
"More importantly," Li Changfeng added, "Your master should be Xingyi Sect, a member of the great sect of Changxi Prefecture." Maybe there is a cure in the sect."
Chen Jianghe felt something in his heart.
Xingyi Sect.
Before the master fell into coma, he handed him the black iron token.
"Changxi Prefecture..." Chen Jianghe repeated in a low voice, the light in his eyes gradually brightened.
There, there is Xingyi Sect, there are more skilled doctors and more complete medicinal materials.
There, maybe there really is a way to save Master.
And there, there is also the complete inheritance of the Xingyi Sect.
Twelve Forms Fist, the method of internal training, the key to impacting Gang Jin and even higher realms...
Master once said that after you have transformed your strength, if you want to go further, you need a higher level of Kung Fu.
The twelve shapes are the real essence of Xingyi Fist.
Gang Jin...
The realm of exerting force through the air and condensing energy into a gang, and the terrifying power displayed by the master when he fought to the death...
He wants to.
He needs to become stronger.
Strong enough to protect his master, the martial arts studio, and everyone he cares about.
So strong that no one dares to scheme against you easily, and no one dares to bully you easily anymore.
"Three family heads," Chen Jianghe slowly raised his head and glanced at the three of them, "If I go to Changxi Prefecture, Yilin County..."
"Don't worry." Sun Hanshan patted his chest and said in a loud voice, "Xingyi Martial Arts Hall, I'll watch it for you! Su Family Fatty Qian will take care of the stall in the escort agency! Whoever dares to cause trouble with a blind eye, I will be the first to unscrew his head!"
Qian Shouyi smiled bitterly and shook his head, then said seriously, "Brother Sun's words are not rude. Young Hero Chen, you and Master Li fought for the survival of our three families. We remember this love. The martial arts school and the escort agency, our three families work together to protect us, and we will not let anyone touch it."
Li Changfeng said concisely and concisely, "Martial arts disciples can work in three industries and receive preferential treatment. Su Derong During the period of recovery from injury, Li Family can send stewards to assist with the affairs of the escort agency."
Chen Jianghe was certain in his heart and bowed deeply. "The friendship between the three family heads will be remembered by the younger generation.
Qian Shouyi added, "In addition, there is one more thing. The three trade routes of ours had opened the line to Changxi Prefecture the year before last. Before, it was interrupted due to the incident of Yilin Chamber of Commerce. Now it is time to restart the line with Changxi Prefecture."
"Jianghe If you decide to leave, you can go with the caravan and you will be cared for on the way."
Chen Jianghe nodded and said, "Okay, then I will leave tomorrow."
All three of them were startled.
"Tomorrow?" Sun Hanshan frowned, "Isn't it too hasty? We will need carriages, horses, dry food, and medicinal materials on the road...
"The juniors will prepare dry food for carriages and horses by themselves." Chen Jianghe said with unquestionable determination, "Master's injury will become more dangerous if it is delayed for one day. It is better to do it sooner rather than later."
Qian Shouyi looked at Chen Jianghe's calm face, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.
When it's broken, it's broken, don't be muddled.
This boy's character is indeed extraordinary.
"Okay." Qian Shouyi nodded, "In that case, the caravan will be waiting outside the south gate tomorrow. I will ask the steward to prepare the fastest carriage for you, as well as the regular medicinal materials needed on the road. As for the rest... it depends on the young hero himself."
"That's enough." Chen Jianghe clasped his fists again, "Thank you."
Chen Jianghe went to the front yard again and found Su Derong.
He was sitting on the stone steps, listening to He Shouzhuo whispering about the aftermath of the martial arts school today.
Seeing Chen Jianghe approaching, Su Derong struggled to get up.
"Senior brother, just sit down." Chen Jianghe took two quick steps, held his shoulders, and sat down on the stone steps next to him.
"Jianghe," Su Derong looked at him, his eyes full of bloodshot eyes, "The three family heads have sent people to inform me about the caravan. Don't worry, I will be with you at the martial arts school and the escort agency."
Chen Jianghe nodded, his eyes swept over everyone, and finally fell back on Su Derong, "Senior brother, the master was seriously injured and unconscious, and there is no one in the martial arts hall. I will be gone for a few months, and it will be unpredictable for a long time. The inheritance of the martial arts hall, the safety of the disciples,
And my mother and Uncle Liu----"
"Leave it to me."
Su Derong interrupted him and said categorically, "Junior brother He Shouzhuo will help take care of the martial arts school. The students' homework and daily expenses will not be messed up. If my aunt and Uncle Liu are safe, I will arrange for reliable people to take care of them secretly to ensure that she has no worries about food and clothing and is not disturbed."
He paused, pressed Chen Jianghe's shoulder with one arm, and shook it hard. "Jianghe, you are Master's hope and the backbone of the Xingyi Martial Arts Hall's future. Don't think too much about anything else, just go find that life-saving cure! I, Su Derong, am carrying everything in the house!"
Zhou Yong, Wang Gui and others clasped their fists in unison. "Brother Chen, don't worry! We will try our best to assist Young Gang Leader and defend our foundation!"
He Shouzhuo also nodded heavily, with firm eyes.
Chen Jianghe looked at these fellow disciples and robes in front of him, and his chest was filled with excitement.
In troubled times, luckily there are people who are in the same boat.
He took a step back and bowed deeply to Su Derong and everyone in the hall.
"The martial arts school, the escort agency, my mother-in-law—everything, I leave it to you!"
In the afternoon, Chen Jianghe returned to his small courtyard.
Mother Lin had already heard the news and was quietly packing her bags in the house.
Seeing her son coming back, she stopped what she was doing and raised her head.
"Have they all been discussed?" Lin asked softly.
"Yes." Chen Jianghe nodded, "Tomorrow we will set off with the three caravans to Changxi Prefecture."
Lin was silent for a moment, walked up to his son, and stroked his cheek over and over again.
"Go." Her voice was very soft, but it was full of strength, "Your master treats you with great kindness. Now that his life is in danger, you should try your best to save him. Mother - wait here for your return."
Chen Jianghe's throat felt a little blocked and he nodded heavily. "Mom, don't worry. I will definitely find a cure and I will come back safely."
Lin smiled, there was a sparkle in the corner of his eyes, but it did not fall.
Chen Jianghe took out the prepared banknotes from his arms and gently put them into his mother's hands. "Mom, please keep these coins and keep them close to you. Over at the martial arts school, Senior Brother Su will send rice and food expenses regularly, so you don't have to worry. If you encounter difficulties, you can go to the stewards of the Qian Family, Sun Family or Li Family, they will help."
Lin looked at the banknotes in his hand that were enough to allow an ordinary family to live a prosperous life for more than ten years, and his hands trembled slightly. "Mother----Mother can't use so much----you are on your way----"
"My son has some money on the way, so I leave these for you." Chen Jianghe said firmly, "I'll go down and see Uncle Liu."
After saying that, Chen Jianghe turned around and left the small courtyard for the Shen Mansion.
After leaving home, Chen Jianghe went to the Shen Mansion side door again.
Chen Jianghe came to the side door of the Shen Mansion and found Uncle Liu outside the secluded side yard.
The old man was hunching his back, gnawing on a piece of dry and hard steamed bun with half a bowl of cold water.
Seeing him coming, she hurriedly stood up and moved her chapped lips, which finally turned into a hoarse voice. "Jiang
River----"
"Uncle Liu, I'm going on a long trip." Chen Jianghe held down his skinny arm and stuffed a bag of rice and a few banknotes into his arms.
Uncle Liu shuddered and the bun in his hand fell to the ground.
"Go to Changxi Prefecture and find medicine for Master." Chen Jianghe squatted down.
The old man's lips trembled, his skinny hands tightly grasped Chen Jianghe's wrist, and he managed to squeeze out a sentence after a long while:
Far----far?"
"Far away." Chen Jianghe squeezed his cold hand with her backhand, "So you have to take care of yourself and wait for me to come back."
He paused and said clearly, "When I come back from Changxi Prefecture - I will provide for you in your old age."
Uncle Liu was shaken violently, and his whole body froze in place.
He stared at Chen Jianghe with wide eyes, filled with shock, confusion, and disbelief, which eventually turned into hot tears, flowing down his cheeks.
"You silly boy----" his voice choked, and his rough hands wiped his face randomly, "Shen Mansion----Shen Mansion hasn't fallen yet, I can still do----"
"Shen Mansion If you fail, you still have me." Chen Jianghe stood up, "That's it. You wait for me."
He turned and left without looking back.
Uncle Liu stood frozen on the spot, his rickety body trembling slightly, looking at the retreating figure, murmuring, "----waiting for you----Uncle Liu is waiting for you----must----come back----"