Some naturally doubted the news that an Innate Realm martial artist had appeared, but his appearance was, after all, real—at least from an ordinary person's perspective. People in Rivers and Lakes had their own networks of connections, and confirmation of the truth gradually reached them.
Even more people from Rivers and Lakes had already set off for Moon Province before the news was verified. Along the way, the story underwent all manner of changes and spawned several outrageous versions.
Two versions were the most absurd: one claimed that the Innate Realm martial artist intended to pass his lifetime of power to someone destined to receive it; the other claimed that he was gravely wounded and had reached the point where he had no choice but to pass on his legacy, and that he carried a martial arts manual containing the secrets of the Innate Realm.
As the news spread, even those at the Imperial Court began taking it increasingly seriously. After all, an Innate Realm martial artist truly existed, and his presence had stirred winds and clouds throughout Rivers and Lakes. Though those in power disliked martial artists suspected of flouting the law, on the whole, they wanted unrest in Rivers and Lakes even less.
For a time, Moon Province became both a treasured destination that excited everyone in the martial world, drawing countless martial artists, and a place that put the Imperial Court on edge. The emperor personally issued an edict demanding that the situation be brought under control.
Inside a large residence south of Green Province City, a girl excitedly crossed courtyards and corridors and ran into a rear courtyard, where a young man was practicing his punches.
"Elder Brother, Elder Brother-"
A Fei unleashed a gust with his punches, deliberately sending all the fallen leaves before him