In the inn, there is a small independent building in the corner.
Wei He, Jiang Su, Wei Ying, and Zhang Qi were sitting around a newly purchased simple map.
The three of them were silent after hearing Wei He's experience in Wushi Sect.
"We... have walked such a long way, and Linlin died halfway. Is this the result?" Wei Ying said sadly in a low voice.
In the beginning, they all rushed all the way with high hopes for the Wu Shi Sect.
did not expect....
"Wushi Sect is a large sect and powerful. They only care about geniuses and truly valuable people. It's normal for us, who come from a small town like us, not to care." Jiang Su said calmly.
After so many times of training, although her expression is still cold now, it is the same as when she was at Huishan Boxing Academy.
But on the inside, she is much tougher than before. She is no longer the little girl who was at a loss after experiencing a slight setback.
She looked up at Wei He.
"Wei He, what are your plans?" She knew that Wei He rarely talked, but was very opinionated. She must have a plan in mind at this time.
"I..." Wei He took a breath and gently pressed his hand on the map in front of him.
"Taizhou Prefecture is actually a large area rather than a prefectural city. It is a territory made up of many earthen castles, small towns, and counties and towns.
With the main city of Fucheng as the center, there are many affiliated cities and a large number of counties and towns around it. The area is very large, far larger than Feiye City. It is at least ten times the size of Feiye City."
"What do you want to say?" Jiang Su had a vague guess in his mind.
"I want to say that although Wushi Sect is the strongest here, it is not without opponents." Wei He said solemnly.
"I asked someone about it. Among the cities in Taizhou, the Wushi Sect is undoubtedly the first, followed by the five major forces. These five major forces have all been glorious in the past, but now the tide has turned, and the Wushi Sect has the upper hand. So.
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"But what about our main practice?" Jiang Su asked, getting to the point.
The full name of Huishan Quan they major in is Wu Shi Huishan Jue? Only Wu Shi Sect has a complete set.
And for the subsequent exercises and the corresponding exotic animal meat, only the Wushi Sect is the most suitable. This is the key point for the Wushi Sect to be confident.
The exercises and the corresponding supply of exotic animal meat? Make them the most suitable practice location for Wushihuishanjue.
And even if someone wants to leave the sect? It is difficult to obtain corresponding exotic animal meat with similar properties to make up for this.
Relying on their huge financial resources and power, they have already pocketed or completely expelled all the strange beasts around them that are suitable for Wushi Huishan Jue. They will never allow outsiders to get involved.
Wei He inquired about this, and with the golden ticket, this kind of information, which is almost semi-public, can be easily obtained.
In fact, it’s not just the Wushi Sect? It’s the same for all the other major forces? Your main cultivation method must have several kinds of meat corresponding to exotic beasts, and these sects will monopolize these exotic beasts to prevent the possibility of the sect’s foundation leaking out.
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When the level of the skill is still low, there is no need to consider the properties of foods that nourish qi and blood.
But when the level is high, you have to consider this point. Because eating more meat from exotic animals is more suitable for you, and over time, it can increase the speed of energy consummation and increase the chance of breaking through levels. It can also improve your own physique accordingly. Use
I am more in tune with the practice.
"So, we actually have no choice." Jiang Su said calmly.
"What do you want to say?" Wei He seemed to have a premonition and raised his head.
"I just don't want to be so weak anymore." Jiang Su stood up and straightened the hair on the side of his face.
She walked to the window and looked out into the distance.
Under the setting sun outside, everything is bright red, and there are constantly merchants, passers-by, coachmen, and civilians flowing downstairs like running water.
There is something on everyone's face that Feiye City does not have, that is hope, life, stability, or more.
There is far more prosperous commerce here than Feiye City, and the people's livelihood and system are more stable, which is suitable for her to show off her ambitions here.
After all, there was turmoil in Feiye City, and the other side of the Jiang family had lost the bet. Now she was not just alone, but also had her family's expectations for her.
She also wants to succeed in her studies and return to Feiye City to take her family back.
"Leaving Wu Shi Sect means that everything must be started from scratch, Wei He, I don't have so much time."
Jiang Su turned around and said seriously.
"It has been nearly ten years since I started practicing Huishan Quan. How many decades are there in my life? I can't afford to bet on it a second time."
"..." Wei He also stood up and glanced at the others.
Wei Ying seemed to have had a premonition of something. She lowered her head and held her clothes tightly with her white hands, saying nothing.
Zhang Qi was different. He raised his head and faced Wei He directly.
"Brother Wei, Sister Jiang Su and I have the same idea. I don't want to leave either."
"...What do you want to say?" Wei He said calmly.
For Zhang Qi, it was more because he promised Zhang Lu to take care of him and leave safely.
Now that he has arrived in Taizhou Prefecture, it is considered safe. Zhang Qi can freely choose the life he wants.
But as the junior he brought along, Wei He still had to ask after all.
"My brother died in Feiye City because he was too weak. The Seven Family Alliance was destroyed because he was too weak."
Zhang Qi said seriously.
"So, in this troubled world, being weak is a sin. Being weak is an ant!"
He looked firmly into Wei He's eyes.
"Brother Wei, I want to become stronger, the strongest! Stronger than anyone else! This way, I won't die... I don't want to rely on others, you, and Sister Jiang Su all the time.
I just want to rely on myself."
"..." Wei He was speechless.
He couldn't count how many times he was speechless.
Whether it was Jiang Su or Zhang Qi, each of them had a reason that left him speechless.
Zhang Qi did not stop, he stood up and continued: "The Wushi Sect is the strongest around me. If I want to be the strongest, I have to go there. This is the fastest way.
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"You..." Wei He wanted to say something else.
But that’s it for now, there’s nothing more to say.
They have not experienced the feelings of Wu Shi Zong and his party like Wei He. Moreover, the three of them are only temporary companions. He has no obligation and no qualification to interfere with other people's affairs.
At this time, both of them have made their own decisions, which is normal.
At this point, Wei He knew that their separation was inevitable.
Both Jiang Su and Zhang Qi have their own ideas and goals.
They are not their followers, they all want to have the life they want in this troubled world.
"Zhang Qi and I will both go to Wu Shi Sect. We are not as good as you, we are third blood, so we will sign up from the bottom and participate in the screening. If we really can't pass, we will make other considerations in the future." Jiang Su said bluntly.
"I understand." Wei He understood.
This is choice.
Everyone has his own life and he has no way to interfere.
He walked over to the rough map and lightly traced it with his fingers. The rough touch of the paper with fine texture spread to his heart through the pads of his fingers.
"Do you still have enough money?" he asked.
"That's enough." Jiang Su nodded.
"My brother left me a lot, it's enough." Zhang Qi also nodded.
"When are you going?" Wei He took back his hand and asked in a low voice.
"Without further delay, we will go tomorrow." Jiang Su replied.
She has always had a vigorous and resolute personality, and this trip from Yunzhou to Taizhou strengthened her non-sloppy style.
Independent, self-reliant, and capable of taking responsibility.
These qualities, along the way, can be seen from the fact that she was able to replace Wei He alone on the night vigil without making any mistakes. It can be seen that she has never been a weak woman.
But Wei He's light was too bright and obscured her.
"Although I am old now, it is difficult for me to break through the third level of blood. But the Wushi Sect is far-reaching, so there may be other opportunities to break through to make up for it! This is Taizhou Prefecture, not Feiye City. I will definitely find a way!" Jiang Su said firmly!
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Wei He nodded.
At this point, it is useless to say more.
The three of them fell silent.
Not long after, Jiang Su and Zhang Qi left one after another and went back to their rooms to pack their things and prepare to register for the sect tomorrow.
Wei Ying was left alone, sitting at the table, looking at the two of them alone in the room that was bustling just now.
She knew they were about to part ways, but after spending nearly a year together day and night along the way, she had already become accustomed to having a few people around her.
The sudden change at this time made Wei Ying feel an indescribable reluctance in her heart.
"Don't worry. I will arrange everything." Wei He said calmly.
He didn't feel this way, but he had a strong will and suppressed it.
There is no never-ending feast.
Sooner or later, they and Jiang Su and Zhang Qi would have such a day, but no one thought it would come so soon.
"I, I'll go back to the room and rest for a while." Wei Ying stood up and said in a low mood.
"Well, don't worry, they just went to Wushi Sect, and they might be able to see them in the future," Wei He comforted.
"I know..." Wei Ying nodded. She lowered her head, walked out of the room in small steps, and closed the door gently.
Only Wei He was left in the room, standing in front of the map, silent.
The sunset light outside the window becomes more and more slanted, and the light left on the ground becomes more and more slender.
a long time.
He used a charcoal pencil to lightly circle five circles on the map.
These five circles respectively represent the five major forces in Taizhou, that is, the five major forces except the Wushi Sect.
Lishan Sect, Danyang Gate, Tianyin Gate, Jiande Temple, and finally the Taizhou Prefecture Army.
Pfft.
Not far away, I didn't know which restaurant it was, but the sound of cooking in a frying pan woke Wei He out of his thoughts.
The strong aroma of spicy and sour shredded pork wafted in from outside the window.
Outside the window, below, several young men from wealthy families were riding horses, shaking their heads and dressed in fine clothes, slowly passing by on the street. They were also discussing in Taizhou dialect how a girl from a place called Ye Shui'an tasted.
Wei He watched the group of people stagger away while he put away the map, turned around and left the room.
He paid for this small building with a golden ticket, which is still quite valuable to ordinary people.
The small building can be rented for ten days for only five taels of gold.
However, the advantage of a small building is that it is quiet, remote and not easily disturbed by others. The disadvantage is that it is closed and it is difficult to exchange information.
Wei He left the small building and came to the lobby of Heiyun Inn.
There are waiters running around in the lobby, setting up many tables and chairs, and also running banquets.
Wei He didn't talk much and went directly to the shopkeeper.
"I dare to ask the shopkeeper, apart from the Wushi Sect, is there any other place in Taizhou that is suitable for apprenticeship and learning? To be honest, I was rejected by the Wushi Sect."
Wei He spoke frankly and patted a few golden beans on the table.
The shopkeeper is just an ordinary person, and these golden beans are considered some extra money for them.
After all, he is not a warrior. Between warriors and ordinary people, due to the huge consumption of energy and blood, the expenses are very high.