Seclusion Breakthrough, Decades Wasted on the Dog

The man named Zhao Jin is the adopted son of the Fishing Guild's Fishing Master!

Within the Fishing Guild, he holds the position of Head Steward, managing all matters, big and small, within the guild.

He can be considered second only to the Fishing Master, and above all others!

"Is everyone here?"

Zhao Jin's piercing eyes swept across the room!

Almost everyone instinctively lowered their heads when his gaze fell upon them.

"I've called you all here today to inform you of a major event!"

Zhao Jin paused, his gaze flicking to his adoptive father, the Fishing Master.

He took a deep breath before continuing, "This matter is of utmost importance, nearly concerning the very survival of our Fishing Guild..."

"According to reliable intelligence, the He Family is about to have a second martial artist break through to the Blood Qi Realm."

As soon as he spoke!

Everyone present froze, and in the next moment, erupted in a frenzy!

"What, a second one?"

"Doesn't that mean the He Family will have two Blood Qi Realm martial artists?"

"Our Fishing Guild and the He Family have never gotten along. What... what are we going to do?"

"Will the He Family make a move against our Fishing Guild?"

"The reason the Evil Wolf Gang exists is because the He Family is secretly supporting them!"

"In our Fishing Guild, only the Fishing Master is a Blood Qi Realm martial artist! If the He Family gets a second one, our guild will be in grave danger!"

A heavy atmosphere permeated the air!

Some showed worry, some looked panicked, and others' eyes darted around...

No one could maintain an optimistic and calm demeanor!

Even Jiang Yi was somewhat surprised!

From what he understood!

Wushui Town had a total of two Blood Qi Realm martial artists, who were the strongest in the town.

One was from the prominent He Family, the previous patriarch of the family.

The other came from their Fishing Guild, the elder sitting at the head of the hall.

Each faction had one, and they were both at the same level.

Naturally!

Neither side could do anything to the other!

Although there were constant friction between the two factions in secret, on the surface, they maintained a relatively balanced state.

But now!

This balance seemed to be on the verge of being broken!

Two to one!

The Fishing Guild would be completely at a disadvantage, unless it could also produce a new martial artist who could break through to the Blood Qi Realm!

Only then could the balance be restored!

"Everyone, please remain calm. Since we've called you here, it means we already have a plan..."

Liu Sheng spoke at the opportune moment, calming the crowd.

"That's right, everyone, don't panic!"

Zhao Jin raised his hand and gently pressed down, and the clamor in the hall gradually subsided.

"The reason I've called you all here this time is to inform you that I will be entering seclusion to attempt a breakthrough! If the He Family can produce a second one, so can our Fishing Guild. After I enter seclusion, all guild affairs will be temporarily handed over to the other stewards... Don't panic! Just focus on your own duties!"

"Cough cough..."

The Fishing Master, seated at the head of the hall, coughed a few times and slowly said, "When soldiers come, we block them; when water comes, we cover it!

Consider that our Fishing Guild has been established in Wushui Town for forty to fifty years now.

And look at our development!

Our Fishing Guild is flourishing, and our foundation has grown ever deeper!

Even if the He Family wanted to move against us, they would have to weigh it carefully.

Everyone!

Do not inflate the enemy's prestige while deflating our own morale!

Even if the sky were to fall, we would be here to hold it up!"

"The Fishing Master speaks the truth!"

Some people stepped forward, echoing his words.

"That's right, our Fishing Guild is powerful, why should we fear the He Family?"

"Moreover, the Head Steward is about to break through!"

"By then, our Fishing Guild will have two experts in the Blood Qi Realm, and who knows who will fear whom."

"Our Fishing Guild will surely prosper eternally..."

The Fishing Master waved his hand and slowly got up, preparing to leave!

"Alright, you can all disperse!"

"Yes, Fishing Master!"

The six Head Stewards stood up together, bowing with clasped hands.

The others present also cupped their fists in salute, speaking in unison, "We escort the Fishing Master!"

The Head Steward, Zhao Jin, quickly stepped forward, supporting the Fishing Master as they slowly walked towards the backyard.

Seeing that the Fishing Master had already left!

The various managers and stall owners then began to leave gradually, returning to their respective streets and stalls...

"Little Yi, how has your cultivation of the Cauldron Origin Art been recently?"

"Are there any points you're having trouble with?"

Liu Sheng patted his chest!

He remembered that back then!

He had also cultivated this martial art, and after more than a decade of hard training, he finally achieved great mastery!

And with it!

He had taken a leap into the Muscle Refinement Realm!

Jiang Yi "..."

"It's alright, feel free to speak your mind, and I'll help you clear up any doubts...

I cultivated this martial art myself back in the day, achieving great mastery, close to perfection!

Teaching you should be well within my capabilities..."

Jiang Yi was silent for a moment, "Actually, I've already achieved great mastery!"

"Haha, great mastery, then you should just..."

Hearing Jiang Yi's reply, Liu Sheng laughed heartily. Just as he was about to say something else.

He froze, his mouth agape!

Jiang Yi's words had completely stunned him!

What? Great mastery?

It's only been a few days, this isn't the time for jokes!

"Haha!"

"Nephew Yi, you really know how to joke!"

Liu Sheng raised his hand and patted Jiang Yi's shoulder, but what reached his ears were--

Two dull thuds!

The sound was like striking a bronze cauldron!

"..."

Liu Sheng was speechless once more, feeling utterly out of his depth!

His expression quickly turned solemn and grave.

"Come on, try punching me!"

Jiang Yi: "..."

Are you sure?!!

If I punch you, won't you explode?

Seeing Liu Sheng's solemn expression!

Jiang Yi felt he couldn't let down his good intentions. When the Cauldron Origin Art reaches Great Accomplishment, it will derive Cauldron Origin Great Strength.

And the strength can reach 1,500 jin!

This is also a standard for detecting whether this martial art has reached Great Accomplishment.

Jiang Yi clenched his fist, retracting nearly eighty to ninety percent of his body's Qi and blood.

Then he threw out a gentle punch!

"Dong!!!"

A dull thud came from Liu Sheng's body, and he trembled slightly, staggering!

He almost fell backward!

He quickly moved his foot half a step back, stabilizing his stance.

"This strength..."

Liu Sheng fell silent for a moment, as if savoring the power.

He looked up, his eyes shining brightly!

"It's truly Great Accomplishment?!"

"In just a few days, you've trained this martial art to Great Accomplishment?"

"Nephew Yi, could you be a reincarnated monster?"

This simply overturned his understanding!

He felt like he had lived the past few decades for nothing!

Is this even human?

"Maybe my luck was just good, and it just happened as I was training."

Liu Sheng's mouth twitched uncontrollably!

What luck? It just happened as he was training?

Is that even human language?

Soon, he laughed again, patting Jiang Yi heavily on the shoulder!

"Dong! Dong! Dong!"

"Good, good, good!"

"Let's go, we'll go to the Fishing Teaching Pavilion again and find Elder Chang..."

The Fishing Teaching Pavilion?

It seemed that old man had said before that he should go again when his martial arts reached Great Accomplishment!