It has to be you?

"Open the status panel!"

Wang Sheng's thoughts stirred.

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[Cultivation: Bright Energy Grand Perfection]

[Great Tablet Shattering Hand: Minor Accomplishment (999/1000)]

[Forging Gold Technique: Minor Accomplishment (2/1000)]

[Blood Stacking Technique: First Layer]

[Stone Stance Technique: Minor Accomplishment (998/1000)]

"Just as my Forging Gold Body has reached Minor Accomplishment, another surge of energy has appeared within me."

Wang Sheng felt the immense power hidden beneath his taut muscles, leaving him quite satisfied and expectant.

After cultivating to Bright Energy Grand Perfection, it was impossible to increase his energy further. At this point, one had to either push for Dark Energy to become stronger, or cultivate new methods to stack energy.

However, most people couldn't even master one method, let alone dedicate their focus to cultivating a second one.

Only some old veterans, who encountered bottlenecks and dared not attempt advancement for fear of failure and serious injury, would turn to cultivating more methods to stack energy and ensure their strength didn't wane.

"After my body refinement reached Minor Accomplishment, this body can almost negate half the strength of a normal Bright Energy practitioner. If I were to wear heavy armor, strikes from Bright Energy Martial Artists would feel like mere tickles."

"There's a big difference with or without armor. My current strength isn't enough to establish myself in the future chaotic armies; I cannot afford to be arrogant."

"However, I can now cultivate the second layer of the Blood Stacking Technique. If successful, activating the second layer will multiply my strength several times, and my physical defense will also surge for a short period. At that time, it should be comparable to wearing heavy armor."

Wang Sheng estimated his own strength.

He needed to gauge the gap between himself and the martial arts powerhouses in the imperial army or the rebel forces, always preparing for the sudden arrival of chaotic times.

Just then, A shout suddenly came from outside the door.

Wang Sheng walked out and saw a maid from the Li Family.

"Fourth Madam wants you to go over. Hurry and come with me."

The maid said anxiously.

Wang Sheng frowned slightly. That slut was either itching again or wanted more "milk."

However, he was no longer the servant's son who could be manipulated at will.

Even if it was about playing games, he should be the one in charge.

Not to be treated like a plaything, summoned and dismissed at will.

"Tell Fourth Madam that I'm busy now. We can talk about it in a month."

Wang Sheng said calmly.

What was important to him now was revenge and pushing for Dark Energy.

Before that, he needed to maintain his energy levels.

Moreover, Wang Sheng vaguely felt that this Fourth Madam was truly extraordinary. Even though he was already a Bright Energy Martial Artist, she still couldn't be satisfied.

This plot of land was truly fertile enough for fertilizer!

Wang Sheng planned to thoroughly dominate that slut after his Forging Gold Body achieved Minor Accomplishment and he reached Dark Energy.

"How dare you!"

"If Madam gets angry, you'll be in big trouble."

The maid was Fourth Madam's personal attendant and knew these secrets. She said angrily.

"Tell Fourth Madam that if she wants my heart, she'll have to wait a month. Otherwise, she can find someone else."

Wang Sheng said.

"You ungrateful wretch, Madam truly misjudged you."

The maid glared hatefully at Wang Sheng, left a harsh threat, and hurried away.

If Wang Sheng refused, Fourth Madam would have to rely on her, the maid, to relieve herself.

As for finding someone else, Fourth Madam wasn't a real whore. Besides, this matter couldn't be brought to light, so how could she casually find someone?

Wang Sheng shook his head.

Fourth Madam had indeed helped him, but her demands were also quite harsh. His previous self had even lost his life because of her.

If Wang Sheng hadn't practiced martial arts, he would have met a similar fate, or even worse.

Wang Sheng walked out of the courtyard and after a short walk on Loach Street, he saw members of the Golden Bull Gang patrolling.

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Wang Sheng took out the Golden Bull Gang Protector token from his huai and hung it on his waist.

Upon seeing it, the two gang members immediately bowed respectfully, "Greetings, Protector."

"Hmm, kill someone for me. A steward from an ordinary wealthy family. All the proceeds from the kill will be yours, and I will handle the aftermath."

Wang Sheng led the two men to a secluded corner and said.

After the two gang members exchanged glances, they immediately agreed.

They weren't stupid; they knew this was an opportunity to curry favor with the Protector.

For the Golden Bull Gang, using others to kill was nothing new.

Sometimes, when the authorities intentionally made things difficult and investigated the Golden Bull Gang for murder, some members would voluntarily go to jail to take the blame for the gang leader and Protector. The gang would then compensate those who took the fall.

Although Wang Sheng hadn't mentioned any reward, the mere fact that he would "handle the aftermath" meant that if they killed the steward, Wang Sheng would take care of any subsequent trouble for them.

"Alright, do you know the Li family? They're that wealthy family just a few streets away, the one that runs a silk shop."

"We know, we know! It's their steward who offended the Protector, how audacious. Don't worry, Protector, we'll make sure he dies a terrible death. However you want him to die, that's how he'll die!"

The two gang members patted their chests and guaranteed.

If Wang Sheng had asked them to kill the Li family head, they definitely wouldn't have dared. They would have thought he was looking for someone to take the fall. Because the Li family was wealthy, the authorities would have to catch the killer to appease the other wealthy families.

But just a steward wasn't too risky.

"Just stab him to death."

Wang Sheng nodded.

Killing a steward who couldn't cultivate was simple; he didn't want to do it himself and could just send two people. If anything went wrong, he'd still have a chance to fix it.

"Yes, Wang Sheng!"

"It really is Wang Sheng! People from the Golden Bull Gang are fawning over him!"

"What happened that day was real!"

Du Suo, carrying his pole and selling pickled vegetables, was walking down Loach Street, hoping someone would buy his pickled vegetables. Just then, he saw Wang Sheng, and his face instantly changed. His expression was a mixture of shock and disbelief.

After finishing his instructions, Wang Sheng walked out of the corner and met Du Suo, who was staring at him blankly.

Wang Sheng nodded at Du Suo and, after a moment's thought, intended to go over and chat.

But Du Suo suddenly turned his head, lowered his gaze, and quickly ran off with his pole.

Wang Sheng was a little surprised but didn't pay it any mind. He then walked towards the Zhao Family Martial Arts Academy.

As he walked, Wang Sheng noticed there were many more beggars by the roadside. The passersby all had worried expressions, and occasional sighs could be heard from groups of people who had stopped to chat.

Some people were vaguely discussing how the Great Jing Dynasty was doomed, how the young emperor was incompetent, and how the rebel army in Southern Ridge Prefecture had set their sights on their Jiangling Prefecture.

Others mentioned that the barbarians from the Han Country in the north had been regrouping for months and seemed to be preparing to march south and resume the war.

Rustle...

Dry leaves were swept up by the cold wind, making the beggars on the ground shiver and curl up.

Wang Sheng's body was like a furnace; this bit of cold wind only made him feel refreshed.

But he knew that winter had arrived.

The war might not be fought immediately, but once it started, more people would die from the severe cold and the war.

Zhao Family Martial Arts Academy.

Before Wang Sheng could enter, he heard Wu An's laughter.

"It's just a matter of days now. Once I generate internal energy and achieve Bright Energy, I'll definitely host a few banquets at the Thousand Cranes Tower to treat Master and all my senior brothers."

Wu An said with a hearty laugh.

"Senior Brother is so generous!"

"Junior Brother Wu has the assistance of the Dan Family, he's truly going to soar!"

"It seems that Bone Strengthening Pill will be yours, Senior Brother."

"I heard that although this pill is worth fifty taels of silver, very few people sell it. They hoard it like a treasure. Even if it is sold, the price is outrageously high."

A group of people congratulated Wu An. The atmosphere was lively and cheerful.

Wang Sheng stepped into the martial academy and glanced at Wu An. "Yours? You're celebrating too early."

Wang Sheng only thought this to himself before he began his warm-up and practice as usual.

He had heard that the Master was going to announce something important today, which was why he had rushed over.

Otherwise, he had originally planned to ask the gang leader today when they would destroy the White Tiger Gang.

After all, he had borrowed usury from the White Tiger Gang to quickly advance to Bright Energy, and the White Tiger Gang was getting impatient.