God of the Wind

"God of the Wind, roaming the world..."

He opened the booklet, and the words at the beginning came into view.

Page after page, Fang Xing became absorbed in it.

Only after a long while did he come back to his senses.

The Wind God Step was divided into six forms!

The first form was "Wind Catching Shadow." Centered on qinggong footwork, it was the foundational essence of the Wind God Step. Once mastered, one's speed left no shadow behind, swift as a shooting star.

Merely reaching the entry level far surpassed the Gale Step at its pinnacle.

"Superior martial arts... truly are different. It's several tiers stronger than the Gale Step."

Looking at the martial arts booklet, Fang Xing was thoroughly satisfied.

Those one hundred and fifty Enhancement Points had been well spent.

Beyond its exceptional movement technique, the Wind God Step also contained formidable offensive arts!

Aside from the first, introductory form, each of the remaining five forms contained tremendous attack power.

It was not only a top-tier qinggong movement technique, but also integrated offense and defense. It was even more outstanding than the Demon Subduing Technique.

Putting away the booklet, Fang Xing promptly headed out.

There was no need to rush the cultivation of the Wind God Step; he had to take it slowly. Superior martial arts were not so easy to cultivate.

Reaching great mastery was exceedingly difficult, but to him, none of that was a problem.

With his comprehension, grasping this martial art would not be difficult. It would merely take some time.

His powerful comprehension gave him an enormous advantage in understanding martial arts. His innate physique only slowed the advancement of his own cultivation.

Still, it did not affect him much!

Comprehension and resources—together, they were enough to make up for the disadvantage of his innate physique.

If innate physique was lacking, then pile up resources!

Treasure Medicines and spiritual pills—even with merely an inferior innate physique, he could still surpass martial artists with superior innate physiques.

Qingshan County Yamen, North Ward Office.

By the time Fang Xing arrived, everyone else was already there, including Xu Zhengxiong.

Pairs of eyes fell upon Fang Xing, their gazes changed.

News of Fang Xing reaching Dark Force had swiftly spread throughout the County Yamen.

A Dark Force cultivator was considered an expert in all of Qingshan County.

Even without any status, Dark Force cultivation alone made one a target for recruitment by countless factions.

"Boss!"

"Good morning, Boss!"

Everyone greeted him warmly. Fang Xing merely nodded slightly, without putting on any lofty airs.

Breaking through to Dark Force was, to him, merely crossing a threshold.

There were quite a few martial artists above Dark Force throughout Qingshan County.

The three great aristocratic clans, the four great gangs!

Their leaders were all Transformation Force experts.

At the sight of Fang Xing, Xu Zhengxiong rose from his chair as well and asked with a smile, "How was your rest?"

Fang Xing nodded. "Not bad. Has the matter at Lingyuan Temple been settled?"

"Mm." Xu Zhengxiong nodded. "It's over. Lingyuan Temple has been sealed off, and the remaining people have all been thrown into the dungeon."

"You rendered the greatest service this time," Xu Zhengxiong said with a sigh.

Fang Xing smiled. "Not at all. I merely cooperated with the operation. I wouldn't dare claim the greatest credit."

"You're quite humble, kid." Xu Zhengxiong smiled, though there was a trace of complexity in his gaze as he looked at Fang Xing.

Even now, he found it hard to believe that Fang Xing had entered Dark Force, but the truth lay before him, and he had no choice but to believe it.

His cultivation had surpassed Xu Zhengxiong's, and coupled with the merit he had earned last night, Xu Zhengxiong had a strong feeling that Fang Xing was about to truly soar.

At the very least, he had caught the eye of the Heavenly Supervision Bureau.

His future achievements would surely be boundless. It was even possible that he might enter the Heavenly Supervision Bureau.

"Well, it's quite lively in here!"

Just then, a voice rang out, and everyone turned toward the office doorway as one.

The moment they saw who had come, everyone fell silent and spoke in unison.

"Greetings, Lord Lin."

Their voices rang out in perfect unison, and Fang Xing followed suit in offering a salute.

The newcomer was none other than the county deputy magistrate, Lin Zheng.

Lin Zheng entered the main hall of the office, swept his gaze over everyone, and nodded lightly before walking over to Fang Xing.

"Please have some tea, my lord." Fang Xing smiled as he poured him a cup of hot tea.

Lin Zheng looked at him, patted him on the shoulder, and showed his approval. "You completed yesterday's mission well. Lord Shen praised you greatly."

Fang Xing smiled faintly. "You flatter me, Lord Lin. I merely cooperated well."

Lin Zheng smiled. "You kid, I never expected you to enter Dark Force so quietly."

"Just luck," Fang Xing replied.

"Luck... At your age, entering Dark Force gives you a strong chance of reaching Transformation Force in the future." Lin Zheng sighed.

"You flatter me, my lord. I don't dare think of Transformation Force yet."

"Did you come here for something, my lord?" Xu Zhengxiong asked from the side.

Lin Zheng nodded. "Yes. Lord Zhang wishes to see Fang Xing. There may be an adjustment."

"Is he getting promoted?!"

Xu Zhengxiong froze, and so did everyone else. Their gazes immediately turned toward Fang Xing.

Fang Xing remained calm beneath their stares. Changes in position did not mean much to him, though naturally, moving up a step would be better.

"Fang Xing, come with me. Both lords are waiting."

Lin Zheng spoke, and Fang Xing nodded before following him out of the main hall.

Watching the two depart, the office immediately erupted into chatter.

He's ascending to the heavens in a single step. The distance between us is only growing wider... Xu Le sighed inwardly.

He had never expected Fang Xing to progress so quickly.

Only a few months had passed, yet the change was so astonishing that he would not have dared dream of it!

It was not only a change in position. Fang Xing's strength had also suddenly made him the third strongest person in the County Yamen, stronger even than the four Constables.

Listening to the others' discussions, Xu Le was momentarily lost in thought.

Dark Force was a realm beyond his reach, something he could only gaze upon from afar!

Yet now, Fang Xing had already stepped into it.

Although he had already known, his heart was still filled with intense shock.

County Yamen, rear courtyard, main hall. Following Lin Zheng, Fang Xing arrived before the hall.

Upon entering, he immediately saw County Magistrate Zhang Chen and Shen Ye.

"Greetings, Lord Shen, Lord Zhang!"

Fang Xing cupped his hands and bowed.

Zhang Chen smiled upon seeing Fang Xing. "You're here. Don't stand on ceremony. Sit."

Fang Xing nodded and took a seat in a chair to the side.

The two lords' gazes fell on him. After giving him a look over, Shen Ye smiled. "Fang Xing, thank you for this time. Otherwise, that evil cult leader might have escaped."

"You are too polite, my lord. I merely did my small part."

"Your merit is yours. I will remember it." Shen Ye looked at him and said meaningfully.

Hearing this, Fang Xing looked at him. "If you have need of me in the future, Lord Shen, please feel free to command me."

Shen Ye laughed, then rose to his feet. "Mm. If I have need, I certainly will. Time is short, so I'll be leaving first. If there is another opportunity, I will come again."

Fang Xing stood and cupped his hands in salute. "I bid Lord Shen farewell."

Shen Ye nodded lightly, then left.

After watching Shen Ye leave, Fang Xing withdrew his gaze. Lin Zheng and Zhang Chen did the same, turning to look at him.

"You summoned me, my lord. May I ask what this is about?" Fang Xing asked Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen sat down and looked at him. "Fang Xing, you are a talent. This time, you rendered merit by assisting the Heavenly Supervision Bureau. I intend to advance you. What are your thoughts?"

Advance him...

Could this mean promoting him to Constable?!

But all four Constable positions were currently filled. If he was promoted, someone would likely have to step down.

Among the Constables, the one he was closest to was undoubtedly Xu Zhengxiong. The one he had the worst relationship with was undoubtedly Yang Bo of the eastern district.

The thought flashed through Fang Xing's mind. Looking at Zhang Chen, he said, "This subordinate has no particular plans. I will follow your arrangements, my lord."

Zhang Chen smiled upon hearing this. "What do you think of the current Qingshan County?"

"??"

Fang Xing was slightly taken aback. Looking at Zhang Chen, he asked, "Which aspect do you mean, my lord?"

"The matter of public security," Zhang Chen said.

Public security...

Fang Xing thought for a moment. "I think public security in Qingshan County is fairly good."

Zhang Chen stared at him, his expression solemn. "If I put you in charge of Qingshan County's public security, would you be confident?"

I'd be in charge?!

Fang Xing froze and looked at him in disbelief. "My lord, this subordinate does not quite understand."

Zhang Chen took a sip of tea. "What I mean is, do you want to take the position of Chief Constable?"

Chief Constable!