Chapter 179 Jiang Shu Returns to China! Dad, Mom, is there food? (Seeking monthly votes)
The next day.
Giant cruise ships from various countries set sail and passed through Fusang.
The warm sunshine shines on the coastline.
"It seems that Fusang has truly bowed down this time."
"Even the army has withdrawn more than half of its troops."
Amidst the bustling crowd, Jiang Shu looked at the staff who had clearly relaxed various inspection requirements, gazed at the boundless blue sky and sea, his Origin Power circulated endlessly within his body, and suddenly his body disappeared, leaving only a gentle breeze floating slightly in the crowd.
Top-Grade Martial Art, the Stealth Step!
After Limit Break the " Great Dream Sleep Dan Art," Jiang Shu's brain seemed to have been partially developed. His thinking and reaction speed were many times faster than usual, and his understanding and cognition of martial arts were simplified and innovated.
In just one night, he mastered the Stealth Step to the basics.
As his Origin Power Origin Qi and his surroundings changed, he became as if he had vanished from sight, leaving no trace in front of everyone.
Of course, this kind of "invisibility" can only deceive the naked eye.
It still couldn't hide from technological equipment like life detectors.
That is, Fusang has now lifted the ban.
Otherwise, it would be just as difficult to smuggle them back.
With a light leap, Jiang Shu followed the crowd through the inspection gate and successfully boarded the cruise ship, standing on the deck.
As his martial arts realm improved, he finally glimpsed a small part of that world.
Needless to say, one must have gone through the Hundred Dynasty War to be qualified to join a major sect.
That Hidden Abyss City of all laws. The people there are all true powerhouses in the Aperture Opening Realm.
Each of them made a name for themselves in the city.
Some of these old monsters have even reached the Rebirth Realm.
Hidden Abyss City, while not as well-established as Great Jing Royal City, is a place where, in terms of danger and violence, even a random passerby might be a murderer who has had their family wiped out.
In that place, one undoubtedly needs to be even more careful.
Sufficient strength needs to be accumulated.
It's good to come back. I can go back to China to learn about the Gang Jin Martial Saint and see if I can take the martial arts of the Xia Kingdom to the next level.
The cruise ship sailed out to sea, where the blue waves stretched endlessly, with layers of fine waves surging outwards.
Compared to that other world, Xuanxing is undoubtedly much more relaxed and peaceful.
Especially after he single-handedly defeated thousands of troops, there was almost nowhere in the world he could not roam freely except for major powers.
One person's name can be equated with the leadership of a small country.
In his eyes, Xuanxing was like a treasure trove, and he already had the ability to secure a place for himself within it!
" Ancient Forbidden Technique, Thunder Roc Nether Qi Wings. Thunder Roc is actually Variant Ferocious Beast with the power of thunder. If it were in the Great Jing Dynasty, I would probably try my best but still not be able to obtain its Essence Blood, since these Essence Blood are definitely stored in the treasury of the dynasty, the treasury of nobles and the treasury of true thousand-year-old Aristocratic Clan."
"After all, only multiple Rebirth Realm experts can completely subdue such Ferocious Beast. With my current strength, even if I were to master the ' Crimson Palace Thunder Method Aperture Training Chapter ' to the Limit Break, it would only improve my control over Qi, not my spiritual power. Let alone not encountering Thunder Roc, even if I did, I would probably only be able to escape."
"But on Xuanxing, this impossibility can be turned into a possibility!"
"Even Tier 6 Variant Ferocious Beast cannot survive a missile bombardment. I only need to make my appearance when I am on the verge of death."
Jiang Shu murmured to himself, thinking about everything that had happened since he returned to the Xia Kingdom.
He fought such an earth-shattering battle in Fusang.
The Xia Kingdom's top leadership will certainly not act as if nothing happened.
It is highly likely that once I return, I will be invited to Shengjing to formally meet with the leaders.
"The hope is for win-win cooperation."
Revealing himself where no one was around, Jiang Shu's face showed a rare hint of ease.
Once you've mastered the basics of cultivating the Thunder Roc Nether Qi Wings, you can transform your Origin Power into wings and fly through the air.
Even if the Liang Family Ancestor stayed put, he couldn't do anything to him.
The Rebirth Realm only enhances spiritual power; in essence, it remains the same as the Aperture Opening Realm—a mortal who cannot fly.
How could the brief moment of standing in mid-air due to the Treasure Artifact compare to the flight of wings formed by his Origin Power!
"I've seen you standing here alone for a long time. Why don't you go to the party?"
A clear, melodious female voice, like that of a nightingale, rang out from behind Jiang Shu.
Fusang was under lockdown for six months, and the first group of people who were able to leave were undoubtedly the wealthy and powerful.
On this cruise ship were many nobles who had accumulated their initial wealth and left the Xia Kingdom early on. In a peaceful and prosperous era, their wealth would last them several lifetimes abroad. But things are different now; the world is undergoing dramatic changes, and some small countries are in turmoil.
There are only a handful of major powers that can truly maintain stability.
The original Fusang was a very good choice.
It is extremely close to the Xia Kingdom and possesses formidable military strength, enough to keep the country in check in any changes.
But the six-month ban made these people realize that a great era was about to begin.
Nothing compares to freedom and security.
Putting aside the question of what a small island Fusang could possibly use to resist Ferocious Beast Tide of Beasts should a beast tide actually break out.
Even if they resist, they will be trapped on the island and unable to get out.
No small island can compare to the vast territory of the Xia Kingdom.
Although the previous accumulation was extremely unclean.
But if I go back now, as long as I donate a portion of it, I should be able to return home safely.
It's better than living in fear in Fusang.
"I get it. They probably find the parties boring, just like me. I don't know how those adults are so keen on hosting all sorts of parties. It's always the same people and the same things over and over again."
The girl, holding a drawing board, walked up to Jiang Shu and spoke in a very familiar manner.
She was only about sixteen or seventeen years old, and her youthful face still held a naive innocence.
"The previous parties were boring enough, but today's was not only boring, it was also speechless. As soon as the party started, I heard my dad and a group of people asking who Martial Saint Jiang was and if they could introduce me to him. They also repeatedly told me that when I returned to China this time, I must do my best to get into the Jiangnan Academy and major in martial arts. They said that as long as I can get in touch with Martial Saint Jiang, I won't have to worry about the future at all."
"I really don't understand, it's too complicated."
A gentle breeze ruffled the girl's bangs. She stretched, looked at the water and sky merging into one, and took a deep breath, as if she wanted to completely immerse herself in this free ocean and sky.
Looking at the youthful-looking girl, Jiang Shu couldn't help but think of Jiang Yan Yue.
He used to travel between the two worlds, obsessed with martial arts, and rarely spent time with his family.
This time, I didn't go back for a full six months.
I wonder how my parents are doing, and whether they've aged from worrying about me.
Has this little girl made any further progress in her martial arts?
If one reaches the Hidden Force level, will one also be able to descend to the Heaven and Earth Secret Realm?
In the past, when the village held a feast, people would even run far away from the chicken slaughtering party.
You must have been scared when you went down to the Heaven and Earth Secret Realm.
Jiang Shu unconsciously smiled, just as he was about to say something.
Suddenly, footsteps came from behind.
A middle-aged man looked around anxiously until he saw the girl. He then strode over, followed closely by two bodyguards in suits who were clearly at the Hidden Force level.
"My darling Xiao Yun, come home with Daddy. Don't worry, Daddy definitely won't get drunk this time."
The middle-aged man lowered his body slightly, exhaled several breaths of alcohol, and spoke in a tone that was hard to hide as he tried to ingratiate himself.
"Sir, could you please look after my daughter here? Here is my business card, thank you."
Seeing his daughter nod in agreement, the middle-aged man laughed heartily and handed Jiang Shu his business card.
This cruise ship isn't a place just anyone can board, even though Jiang Shu's attire was remarkably ordinary. But having risen to his current status, a man naturally wouldn't prioritize appearances over Luo Shang.
Moreover, things are different now than they used to be.
After returning to the Xia Kingdom, everything from the past may be settled, and making friends with more people may be beneficial in the future.
"It's nothing."
Jiang Shu glanced at the title "Chairman of Starlight Group " on the business card. He smiled but did not accept it.
The middle-aged man didn't seem to mind, casually putting the business card back in his pocket and taking his daughter's hand as they left.
" Xiao Yun, why are you looking down? Are you still angry with your father?"
After walking several dozen steps forward, the middle-aged man couldn't help but ask.
No.
Straight legs, swinging continuously in the sunlight.
The girl's voice was clear and low. "I'm just wondering, how come that big brother is a completely different person in front and behind?"
"Two people? What did he just do to you?!"
The middle-aged man paused, a barely concealed murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
Most of the people on this cruise ship were either rich or powerful, but similarly, none of them had clean hands.
If that guy really did something to my daughter, I will make sure he can never return to the Xia Kingdom!
"Dad, what are you thinking! I mean, that older brother's face looks like he's had plastic surgery all of a sudden. He didn't look like that when I first saw him."
The girl spoke coquettishly, then shook her head and continued, "Dad, you know I study art. I can remember almost anything I've seen, if not perfectly. This is impossible. Besides, when I looked down just now, I did recall that older brother's face at the very beginning, and he was much more handsome than the later ones."
As she spoke, the girl picked up her drawing board, took out a pencil from her pocket, and quickly sketched a handsome face. Soon, the middle-aged man saw a handsome face.
"Look, this is what it looked like from the beginning."
He handed her the drawing board. The girl raised her head slightly, and then she saw her father, who always said he would remain calm even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him. Her pupils dilated, and her whole body began to tremble involuntarily.
His expression was a mix of surprise and fear, it was hard to tell.
She had never seen that expression before.
"Dad..."
"This is... Martial Saint Jiang!"
Unusually, the middle-aged man did not respond to his daughter; his voice carried an unconscious madness.
He quickly turned around and saw the man who had been standing on the deck.
They've long since vanished without a trace.
It's as if it never existed.
Watching the middle-aged man's retreating figure as he finally headed towards the party after searching in various ways, Jiang Shu's figure reappeared.
He had absolutely no interest in learning about the social obligations of cocktail parties.
In his view, no amount of social interaction or connections could compare to a pair of fists.
Fist is power!
A clenched fist means a grasp of power!
Only martial arts can truly allow one to stand at the pinnacle of the world.
The bright moon hangs high in the sky.
Perhaps because everyone was eager to return home this time, the cruise ship was not slow and arrived in the Xia Kingdom the following afternoon.
Without disturbing anyone, Jiang Shu activated his Origin Power and used a Stealth Step to leave the Donghai International Cruise Port.
I got on the highway at the nearest exit, passing countless speeding cars, and walked quickly toward Jicheng.
Jicheng.
Pillow Water Residence.
"Lychee, what do you want to eat today? I'll go buy it."
Jiang Yongyi Jiang Ba, glanced at the somewhat stale vegetables in the kitchen and said to Xu Lizhi, who was sitting on the sofa in a daze.
"I don't have an appetite, but I'll just eat something."
Xu Lizhi's voice was filled with undisguised weariness. She glanced at the orchids on the windowsill that had withered and died from lack of watering for a long time, and then lowered her eyes.
After the plaque recognizing Jiang Shu Special Merit was delivered to his home, all his relatives praised him for his outstanding achievements.
But only she and Jiang Yongyi had nightmares almost every night.
What could be more important than my son being healthy and safe?
"You have to eat something. Look at you, you've lost weight in the last month. Xiao Shu told us to practice martial arts properly back then, because if we come back and we're not even Manifested Force Martial Artist, where will we put our faces?"
Jiang Yongyi forced a smile, walked to the sofa, and said in a low voice, " Xiao Yan recently exchanged some Exotic Beast Meat from school, saying it's good for nourishing her Qi and Blood. I'll go buy some more vegetables and make a soup, something light and simple, is that alright?"
"Um."
After a long pause, Xu Lizhi nodded.
No one knows a daughter better than her mother. She could clearly sense that after her daughter advanced to the Hidden Force Martial Artist level, it seemed that she knew something and was deliberately hiding it from her and Lao Jiang.
She could guess, but she didn't dare ask.
If I don't ask, I might still have some lingering thoughts.
Perhaps his son really was carrying out some important mission.
Maybe he'll be back tomorrow.
She tried to hypnotize herself every time, but when she was sleepless until midnight and woke up in a daze in the early morning, it was still just her and Lao Jiang.
"Okay, I'll go right away."
Jiang Yongyi rubbed his hands together; he felt bad too. But in a family, someone always had to step up.
He turned his head, sighed helplessly, and was just about to leave.
Outside the door.
The fingerprint unlocking sound suddenly rang out.
The door was gently opened a crack.
" Yan Yan is back! Didn't you just say yesterday that the school was holding an important event and you'd be busy for the next few days and we couldn't get in touch? Why did you suddenly think of her..."
His worried expression suddenly changed, as if he were a master of face-changing.
Jiang Yongyi smiled naturally as he looked towards the door, muttering to himself until a face he hadn't seen for half a year came into view.
"Dad, Mom, they're both here. Your son is back."
"I came in a hurry and didn't bring any gifts."
Jiang Shu shook his empty hands, took off his shoes, stepped onto the soft cushion, rubbed his stomach, and said:
"Is there any food? I want to eat."