High Martial Arts Start with Ant Talent Fusion

On his deathbed, Gu Ming told Qin Shuang and Fang Fan some things.

Therefore, Qin Shuang knew what Fang Fan meant at this moment.

After she finished doing all that, she returned to Gu Ming's side, looked at the grieving Fang Fan, and tried to comfort him.

"Actually, Lao Gu passed away peacefully."

"You should be happy for him."

"At that time, he was suffering immense pain every moment, and death should have been a relief for him."

Qin Shuang said, then seemed to think of something and continued.

"Your situation is already known to the higher-ups."

"That's why I have to take you away. A small city like Jianghai can't protect you!"

"If the demon race finds out, the entire Jianghai City could very well be buried with you."

"You probably won't be back anytime soon."

"Although I don't know why Gu Ming ultimately decided to make you the city lord of Jianghai City, I think his actions were somewhat unexpected."

Qin Shuang spoke slowly, her voice tinged with confusion. Gu Ming should have known Fang Fan's importance and would never have allowed him to remain in Jianghai City, yet for some reason, he still entrusted the city lord to him.

Could it be that they intend to use the position of city lord to keep him confined to Jianghai?

However, the human race's higher-ups would certainly not agree, and Gu Ming should also be clearly aware of this situation.

Upon learning of Fang Fan's situation, she rushed over immediately. To be honest, not only was she surprised, but everyone else was astonished as well.

The demonic spirits that even they couldn't decipher, were actually recognized by some humans.

Although they arrived at the first opportunity, they were still a step too late. The demon race attacked the city, and Gu Ming died in battle. However, the only thing they were relieved about was that the demon army was wiped out, and Fang Fan was unharmed.

"Grandma Qin, could you wait a little longer..."

"I want to finish burying the city lord before leaving Jianghai with you..."

Fang Fan seemed not to have heard Qin Shuang's last two sentences; all he wanted to do now was to properly bury the city lord.

"this..."

Qin Shuang hesitated for a moment. He also wanted to see his old friend off on his final journey, otherwise it would be a huge regret for both her and Fang Fan.

But suddenly, Qin Shuang looked at Fang Fan, her eyes showing a strange light, and asked with some confusion.

"You...your strength..."

"What exactly happened?"

Previously, Qin Shuang had focused her attention on Gu Ming and hadn't paid any attention to Fang Fan. But now, as she was talking to Fang Fan, she discovered that Fang Fan's strength had disappeared.

No, it can't be said to have disappeared; it should be said to have regressed.

At first glance, Fang Fan appeared to be a prodigy at the God of War level.

However, his strength at the God of War realm is long gone. Now, he is only at the level of a mid-level Grandmaster. In just half a day, his strength has dropped by two major levels.

They are worlds apart, like heaven and earth, and cannot be compared at all!

What exactly is going on?

She could tell that the Grandmaster's strength was genuine, but she couldn't have been wrong about it before.

"Grandma Qin, my strength..."

Fang Fan's words carried a hint of melancholy, followed by a self-deprecating laugh.

"In order to join forces with the city lord to resist the demon king, I used the secret technique in the Soul Nourishing Tower, which allowed me to raise my strength by a major realm in a short period of time."

"The effects of the secret technique have now worn off, and I paid a price for it, so my strength has declined somewhat."

"But Grandma Qin, don't worry, my strength will be restored soon."

Fang Fan explained that this was the reason he had prepared beforehand. If they really wanted to get to the bottom of things, they should ask the Soul Nourishing Tower, since the Soul Nourishing Tower couldn't speak.

Meanwhile, the Soul Nourishing Tower within the Divine Soul Sea was somewhat agitated. It expressed its unwillingness to take the blame, but a mysterious force appeared, forcing it to obediently remain within the Divine Soul Sea.

It really loves this mysterious power!

Outside, as soon as Fang Fan finished speaking, Qin Shuang grabbed his arm and a surge of pure power flowed into it, beginning to examine his body.

As the power deepened, Qin Shuang's expression grew increasingly grim.

"I remember you were a town general before!"

Qin Shuang withdrew her hand.

"yes!"

"Oh, you've suffered so much, child..."

"If I could have been faster, you wouldn't have had to pay such a price!"

"Is this some kind of price to pay?"

"We simply cannot afford such a price!"

"Child, I know you're trying not to worry me, but given your situation..."

"I understand..."

Qin Shuang sighed sadly. In her perception, Fang Fan's talent had been destroyed and there was no possibility of healing. This must be the price of using the secret technique of the Soul Nourishing Tower.

To consume one's own talent in exchange for immense power.

This means that Fang Fan's strength will forever remain at the Grandmaster level, and may even decline further over time until he becomes an ordinary person.

"Now I finally understand why Gu Ming entrusted the position of city lord to you."

"He should also know the price you paid for your powerful increase in strength."

"He's paving the way for your future. Even if you become an ordinary person, no one will dare to lay a hand on you. The position of the city lord will be your protective shield."

"But don't worry, child. Even if you weren't the city lord of Jianghai City, the higher-ups wouldn't let anything happen to you, and I would find a way to restore your talent."

Qin Shuang's voice was heavy as she comforted Fang Fan, saying that such a blow would be painful for anyone, and she just hoped that Fang Fan could get out of this shadow as soon as possible.

"I'll take you away after I've buried Komei."

"But it can't take too long, I'm afraid some problems might arise in the middle."

Qin Shuang's concerns were not unfounded, but she still asked Fang Fan to leave after burying Gu Ming, since she, as a powerful expert in the extraordinary realm, still had that much strength.

"Thank you, Grandma Qin."

"I still want to finish arranging some things. After all, my parents and martial arts school are still in Jianghai City. Everything I have is here. If I leave this time, I don't know when I will be able to come back."

Fang Fan spoke again.

"Okay, whatever you say..."

Qin Shuang stopped trying to stop her, otherwise she would seem a bit heartless.

Fang Fan stopped talking after he finished speaking. There was no falsehood in what he had said before. His condition was indeed not serious, the price he paid was only a little, and his strength would soon be back.

But Grandma Qin thought it was because she didn't want her to worry.

Since it's a misunderstanding, then so be it. Fang Fan won't be foolish enough to explain, since this way his safety will be greatly guaranteed, and he can't tell anyone else about the system's situation.

He knew that he wouldn't be able to return to Jianghai City anytime soon after leaving.

Therefore, before he left, he not only had to take care of the city lord's funeral arrangements, but also some other particularly important matters.