In the mountains, at the stronghold where Zhang Mazi and Wang Ergou were based.
Half a day earlier.
As Li Chengfeng and Zhao Lie happily took over the mountain estate overnight, a nimble figure clad in night clothes hurried over and rummaged through the spot where Zhang Mazi's corpse had been torn into pieces.
A moment later, he suddenly felt a small pouch. He pulled it out, searched through it, and took out a wooden box.
He immediately opened the box. The instant it cracked open, a refreshing fragrance flooded his lungs, and his eyes lit up at once.
"Channel-Forming Elixir! It really is a Channel-Forming Elixir! Zhang Mazi really did obtain from Thirteen Linked Docks this miraculous pill that repairs the meridians and strengthens their resilience and breadth!"
The black-clad figure spoke excitedly, but a moment later, he took a deep breath, put the items away, and tucked them into his robes.
He searched carefully once more. Only after confirming there was nothing else did he hurry back toward the city, filled with excitement and moving with the utmost caution.
The second day of the second lunar month, when the Dragon Raises Its Head.
The lingering chill in the air had no effect whatsoever on Li Chengfeng.
Bathed in the bright morning sunlight, he returned home full of passion. When he looked through the gate of his spacious courtyard, he saw Liu Yuniang, who had already cultivated Hidden Power, diligently practicing Taiji Fist.
The training weapon in her hands had startlingly been replaced by a heavy iron spear over six meters long.
"Wife!"
Seeing how earnestly Liu Yuniang was training, Li Chengfeng's gaze softened. Unable to hold himself back, he walked into the courtyard and called to her with a beaming smile.
"Ah, Husband, you're back!"
Liu