A Martial Saint in Chaotic Times: Starting with Grinding Proficiency

Wei Rong and Goldman Sachs walked out of Wangjiang Tower, one after the other.

A cool night breeze caused Wei Rong's black cloak to flutter in the wind.

He stopped and casually glanced at the empty street to make sure no one was following him.

Tonight's events are of great importance and cannot be taken lightly.

Wei Rong only brought one person from Goldman Sachs, which was both a sign of trust in Goldman Sachs' capabilities and a silent test.

The two walked on the bluestone path, their footsteps sounding exceptionally clear in the quiet night.

"Goldman Sachs," Wei Rong suddenly spoke up.

"Please speak, sir." Goldman Sachs immediately bowed.

"What do you think of tonight's events?" Wei Rong's tone was flat, revealing neither joy nor anger. "Colluding with bandits is, according to the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty, a serious crime punishable by confiscation of property and extermination of the entire clan."

Goldman Sachs' heart skipped a beat; he knew that Wei Rong was testing him.

Without the slightest hesitation, Goldman Sachs abruptly knelt on one knee and bowed his head deeply.

"Young Master!"

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried a resolute and unwavering tone.

"In Goldman Sachs' mind, there are only princes, not the imperial court! And even less the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty!"

"Whatever the young master decides to do, Goldman Sachs will follow him to the death, without questioning the reasons! We will do it even at the cost of our lives!"

Wei Rong didn't speak, but just quietly looked at Goldman Sachs kneeling in front of him.

Under the cover of night, Goldman Sachs stood ramrod straight, like a javelin ready to pierce through anything for its master.

well.

These two words finally surfaced in Wei Rong's mind.

Goldman Sachs is not only exceptionally talented, but his Bone Forging Realm cultivation is also among the best of the younger generation in Luochuan County.

What's even more remarkable is that he has a clean background, no ties, and only a deceased older brother.

This kind of person is best suited to be cultivated into a confidant, becoming the sharpest knife in one's hand.

Bringing him to see Zhao Shanshui tonight is less about trust and more about a test.

It now seems that Wei Rong was satisfied with his answer.

Get up.

Wei Rong personally stepped forward, helped Goldman Sachs up, and even dusted the dust off his knees.

This gesture flattered Goldman Sachs, and the last trace of doubt in their hearts vanished.

"By tomorrow, once you've dealt with that Zhou kid, Wei Rong patted Gao Sheng on the shoulder and made a promise. "I'll then arrange for you to join the Canal Gang, starting as a hall master."

Goldman Sachs was taken aback.

Wei Rong continued, "Old Xu of the Canal Gang is getting old, and his health is declining year by year. He won't be able to hold onto his position as gang leader for much longer. Once you reach the Yi Jin level, you can take over his position."

Upon hearing this, Goldman Sachs felt as if a thunderbolt had struck his mind, and a surge of ecstasy instantly overwhelmed him.

The Canal Gang!

That's one of the three major gangs that control the lifeline of waterway transportation in Luochuan County!

The entire industry and people's livelihood in Luochuan County are inseparable from the canal transport.

To become the leader of the canal gang is to be a truly superior person, someone whose every stomp of his foot would make the entire Luochuan County tremble!

He had followed Wei Rong for quite some time, so he naturally knew that behind these three major gangs was actually the business alliance jointly established by the five major families of the inner city.

The canal gang was one of the core businesses of the Wei family!

Wei Rong is about to hand over the position of gang leader to him!

At this moment, he truly felt that he had been accepted and entered the core circle of these prestigious and powerful families.

In his excitement, he thought of his older brother, Gao Qiang.

The man who raised him, sent him to the Black Tiger Martial Arts School to learn martial arts, and endured countless hardships and scorn.

If my brother could know this from beyond the grave, he would be very happy to see me about to make something of myself.

But he was killed by that bastard Zhou Yuan!

An uncontrollable surge of resentment and murderous intent welled up from the bottom of his heart, and Goldman Sachs clenched his fists in his sleeves.

Zhou Yuan!

Tomorrow, I will tear you to pieces and use your head to pay tribute to my elder brother's spirit in heaven!

Wei Rong observed the change in Goldman Sachs's expression and nodded in satisfaction.

"Just be loyal and do your job well; the Merchant Alliance will not treat you unfairly."

He turned around, gazing at the towering silhouette of Luochuan City in the distance, and spoke slowly.

Then, the two of them continued walking towards the Wei residence, one after the other.

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In the shadow of the eaves a hundred feet away, Zhou Yuan's figure was like a wisp of green smoke, silent and unnoticed.

He recalled everything that had happened that night, and his heart sank slightly.

This merchant alliance and the Wei family are constantly at odds with the patrol battalion representing the government, and they also collude with mountain bandits. What they are after is far more than just a few sources of wealth!

Zhou Yuan calmed his mind and slowly circulated his qi and blood within his body. Like a most patient eagle, he kept a close eye on the two prey ahead.

Soldiers from the patrol battalion passed by frequently, their torches piercing the night sky.

Wei Rong seemed to want to avoid any unnecessary trouble, so he stopped at an intersection and pointed to a dark alley next to him.

"This way, hurry up."

Upon seeing this action, Zhou Yuan, who had been lurking in the shadows, revealed a cold smile!

Dark alley!

This is a golden opportunity!

Making a move on a wide street, with the patrol battalion's armored soldiers appearing at any moment, even if he could kill Gao Sheng and Wei Rong, there was absolutely no way he could escape from being surrounded.

But dark alleys are different!

That's a natural grave!

Narrow, deep, nowhere to escape!

You only get one chance!

Without the slightest hesitation, he moved swiftly and silently slipped into the dark alley.

The alley was deep, and the further you went in, the dimmer the light became.

Goldman Sachs, having fought its way up from the bottom, has a natural wariness of such places.

"Young master, it may be unwise to walk through dark alleys at night."

Wei Rong chuckled dismissively.

"There's no need to be so cautious."

"In Luochuan County, who has the audacity to touch a member of the Wei family?"

He glanced at Goldman Sachs and said half-jokingly, "Besides, don't I have you, a master of the Bone Forging Realm, by my side?"

After being praised by Wei Rong, Goldman Sachs could not say anything more and could only concentrate and follow closely behind Wei Rong.

When the two reached the middle of the alley, which was also the darkest part,...

A dark figure appeared without warning in the middle of the alley not far ahead.

The figure stood there silently, as if it had long since merged with the darkness.

Goldman Sachs' pupils suddenly contracted!

A powerful aura emanated from the dark figure, causing the air to vibrate slightly.

Bone Forging Realm!

Goldman Sachs was greatly alarmed. His blood and qi surged instantly, and his bones made a series of crackling sounds as he assumed a defensive stance.

"Who goes there!"

The shadowy figure did not answer.

The next moment, he moved!

The bluestone slab beneath their feet shattered with a deafening crash, and the dark figure transformed into an arrow released from a bow, charging straight towards Gao Sheng with an indomitable and fierce momentum!

That's incredibly fast!

Goldman Sachs felt a gust of evil wind hit him, and the opponent's fist rapidly enlarged in his eyes.

He dared not be careless in the slightest, mobilizing all his strength to prepare to take the earth-shattering blow head-on.

But just as the dark figure was only a few feet away from him...

A sudden change has occurred!

The figure rushing towards them suddenly changed direction at an angle that defied all logic!

His target was never Goldman Sachs from the beginning!

Instead, standing behind Goldman Sachs was the unarmed eldest son of the Wei family!

The black shadow was incredibly fast, its fist tearing through the air with a sharp whistle as it aimed straight for Wei Rong's throat!

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