In the backyard of the county government office, Tan Zhenan was slowly performing a set of boxing techniques. The strong force of his fists made a dull sound, like a war drum hammering hard, making people's hearts tighten involuntarily.
After a while, Tan Zhenan stopped, looked at Hua Shizhong aside, and said, "Have you found out?"
"Checked it out."
Hua Shizhong nodded and said: "The best internal strength technique in Pingyin County is the Hualin Jin of the Zhao family. It was brought back from outside by the ancestor of the Zhao family. It is not weak even in the Zang training area.
There are also the Li family's dripping sword and the Zhang family's skylark, both of which are extremely impressive."
"Ten days later, bring someone with you to bring these exercises back." Tan Zhen'an nodded.
"I'm afraid those people won't."
"Find a reason to unite with a few of the aristocratic families, and naturally someone will be willing to help us play forward."
"good!"
Hua Shizhong couldn't help but reveal a sadistic smile on his face. This kind of thing is what he likes to do the most. Letting these aristocratic families take money and supplies is only the first step.
The second step is to cannibalize some of the aristocratic families and wipe them out. In this way, resistance is minimized and benefits are maximized.
"By the way, we have a few friends from Green Forest who want to join us. Do you want to accept them?"
"You can figure it out." Tan Zhen'an took a cup of tea, poured it into his mouth, and said, "After you get those secret books, send them directly to me."
"good!"
Hua Shizhong cupped his hands and watched Tan Zhenan return to the study, his eyes full of reverence.
Early the next morning, the Zhang family found Chen Fei and asked him to refine the Grass Return Pill.
The rebels' requirements for the Zhang family include not only silver, but also a large amount of elixirs and grain.
Having been captured by the imperial army once before, the Zhang family didn't have much leftover. Now they were asked to gather what they needed within ten days, almost forcing the Zhang family into a corner.
Of course, not only the Zhang family, but all the aristocratic families in Pingyin County received this treatment, and everyone looked sad.
At this moment, when faced with a more powerful force, these usually aloof aristocratic families don't seem to be much different from ordinary people.
Facing the Zhang family's request, Chen Fei thought about it for a moment and then agreed.
Although it is not very pleasant to get along with the Zhang family, and the prescription for the Qingling Pill last time was even inconsistent with the promise, but overall, the Zhang family can continue to stay.
Mainly, Chen Fei didn't know when he should leave Pingyin County.
It was really the danger outside that made Chen Fei a little afraid to act rashly.
Chen Fei's cultivation level is too weak. Although his combat power is now comparable to the Bone Forging Realm, the Bone Forging Realm is actually nothing in the outside world.
Chen Fei's understanding of the world all came from Pingyin County. Traveling a long distance without any experience in wild survival, Chen Fei felt that he would not succeed at the start.
The refining tasks arranged by the Zhang family for Chen Fei are indeed very onerous for ordinary alchemists.
However, Chen Fei had already reached the Great Perfection in the experience bar of returning the elixir with grass, and the amount of elixir produced in each furnace had reached the limit. Therefore, it only took two hours for Chen Fei to complete the task given by the Zhang family.
As for the remaining medicinal materials, of course Chen Fei took them for himself. Now Pingyin County can no longer buy medicinal materials, nor can it hire refugees to leave the city, because the rebels have blocked the entire Pingyin County, and no one is allowed in or out.
Chen Fei had specially hoarded some food because he was worried about the arrival of the rebels, but he didn't expect to actually use it.
In the dark market.
After being closed for three days, the dark market quietly opened again. However, compared with the excitement at the beginning, the dark market was now crowded, and the most in-demand commodities were food and elixirs.
Needless to say about food, the elixirs can be exchanged for some food from the aristocratic family.
After all, food is the most important thing.
"Is there really no way to leave Pingyin County?"
In the hut, Chen Fei looked at Chi Defeng and asked. Although Chi Defeng used some fake medicine to fool Chen Fei every time, the relationship between the two was indeed pretty good.
In Chen Fei's heart, Chi Defeng had been a dark market vendor for so many years, and he was undoubtedly much better than Chen Fei in terms of sales.
"There are still ways to leave Pingyin County, but now there is no caravan like the one you want to go to the Xianyun Sword Sect." Chi Defeng said helplessly, half lying on a chair.
"There is no need to go directly to Xianyun Sword Sect, you can go to other places first." Chen Fei said in a low voice.
Finally, in Yin County, because all the aristocratic families were delivering supplies, and the rebels were also restraining their soldiers, Pingyin County was just a little deserted than usual, and there was no major burning, killing, and looting.
But I don't know if it was because of the Qingxin Jue he practiced, but Chen Fei could feel the pressure of the approaching storm. Ten days later, other things might happen.
Before this, Chen Fei still hoped to leave Pingyin County if given the chance.
"No." Chi Defeng shook his head and said: "There were already very few caravans before, and recently there are none at all."
"What's your plan?"
Chen Fei looked at Chi Defeng in confusion, he was such a shrewd person, there was no way he wouldn't be prepared for anything.
"Wait until these rebels leave."
Chi Defeng stood up, rubbed his waist, and said: "Those rebels are targeting those aristocratic families. No one cares about civilians like us. As long as you are careful, you can pass this level."
Chen Fei glanced at Chi Defeng suspiciously, turned around and left the dark market without saying anything.
Time passed day by day, and the Zhang family would come every day to bring grass and elixirs back.
The public security in Pingyin County began to deteriorate. Those soldiers who were restrained gradually let go of their nature. Robbery and murder began to occur in Pingyin County.
A large part of it was done by the rebels, and some was done by the people of Pingyin County themselves. In this environment, the evil in some people's hearts was directly released.
Cries rang out from time to time, but Chen Fei listened but made no move. This kind of thing was beyond his ability. Chen Fei just practiced harder and didn't waste every moment.
I don't know if it was due to this kind of pressure, but on the fifth day, Chen Fei actually broke through the recipe of Qingling Pill and refined the Qingling Pill for the first time.
[Alchemy: Light Spirit Pill (Introductory 1/100)]
"Light Spirit Pill is being simplified...simplification successful...Light Spirit Pill → Grass Return Pill!"
Chen Fei couldn't help but smile on his face. Recently, there are no elixirs available in the market. Now he can refine the Qing Ling Dan. With the help of some medicinal materials that Chen Fei had specially accumulated before, the Qing Ling Dan can finally be self-sufficient.
On the eighth day, the three magic secrets obtained from the Zhang family were completely integrated by Chen Fei.
[Exercise: Deng Yun Xing (Dzogchen)]
Compared with the original Dujiangyun, Chen Fei's normal speed has now completely improved to the previous speed state. But now if Chen Fei uses speed again, he will feel like he is flying at lightning speed.
Although it is a bit exaggerated, Chen Fei's body skills have indeed improved to a higher level.
On the evening of the eleventh day, Chen Fei buried his head in the cold water.
At a certain moment, the world seemed to become quiet. Chen Fei stood up involuntarily, looked at the surrounding environment, and felt every thought passing through his mind.
A feeling of complete control over oneself came to Chen Fei's mind.
Subconsciously, he picked up the long sword at hand and used the Fire Pattern Sword from Chen Fei's hand.
I have obviously mastered the Fire Pattern Sword to great perfection, but I have never felt as thorough as I do now.
Chen Fei had a sudden thought, and the immortal pointed the way in an instant.
The next moment, three sword lights flashed through, and finally merged into one, flickering in mid-air for a full breath before slowly dissipating.
Chen Fei looked at Jian Guang with joy. Just now, he used the immortal guide three times in one moment. This was completely impossible in the past. But today he did it.
"Three Immortals Sword?"
"Buzz!"
Chen Fei was mumbling to himself when a wave of dizziness suddenly hit Chen Fei's brain, and Chen Fei couldn't help but hold on to the wall.
After a moment of relief, Chen Fei opened his eyes and found that the feeling of being in control of everything had disappeared.