In this chaotic world of martial arts, I'll become a god by adding skill points!

Fei Hong spoke, his eyes scanning everyone.

"The county magistrate makes a good point, but there is a problem."

What if a martial arts school discovers evil spirits but refuses to report it?

The speaker was a disciple of the Li family who possessed hidden strength. His question was crucial, and indeed it was true.

What if a family discovers evil spirits but runs away out of fear of danger when it's their turn?

"Qinghu is right. It's not appropriate to take turns going from one company to another," someone nearby chimed in in support.

Upon hearing this, Wang Anping actually had an idea in mind.

The county town has a moat that surrounds the city and connects the two ends of the river from east to west.

If it is confirmed that the evil spirit is in the city, then the river will be cut off directly from the east end.

Widen the moat so that rivers can flow through it.

In that case, the rivers in the city will dry up, and once they dry up, won't the evil spirits lose their advantage in the water?

It's winter now, and the river is already small, so this method isn't impossible.

Thinking of this, he was somewhat worried about the villagers of Wangjiawan.

That area is also along the river; I wonder if it has been attacked.

However, he was also somewhat relieved that he had brought his family over in advance.

He couldn't imagine what would happen if the place were actually attacked.

"Alas, no matter what, if this evil spirit harms people, the civilians will definitely suffer the most casualties."

Wang Anping thought to himself, and seeing that the group was still arguing, he stood up and explained his solution.

It's not that he wants to stand out; it's just that the people are suffering too much, and it would be best to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

It's just a suggestion; it won't affect him at all.

If this plan could be implemented, he would even save time patrolling the river and be able to quickly improve his strength and break through to the Transformation Realm.

At this moment, he looked towards the field.

Chen Chaoming remained seated to the side, lightly tapping the table with his fingertips, giving off an air of indifference.

The county magistrate pretended to listen attentively, while Fei Hong discussed the method they had just discussed with the others.

A clear, melodious voice broke the noise: "Gentlemen, I have a solution."

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Wang Anping slowly stand up, his posture as upright as a pine tree.

There was no hint of deliberate self-promotion on his face; instead, he exuded a sense of calm.

He didn't want to cause trouble, but seeing all the martial artists only concerned with their own gains and losses...

Completely disregarding the lives of the people outside the city, they finally could not restrain themselves.

"Oh, young friend Wang?"

Fei Hong looked at him with a puzzled expression. Now, after Wang Anping's last ring match...

In the county, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the vast majority of people know him.

When he stood up to speak, everyone's eyes turned to him.

Wang Anping's gaze swept over everyone, and he slowly said, "Our county town is surrounded by a moat, and its east and west ends are connected to rivers."

It is winter now, and the river is shallow and slow. If we can organize manpower, we can wait until we confirm that the evil spirit has returned to the river in the county town.

"We'll cut off the existing river channel from the east end, then widen and deepen the moat, and divert river water to flow through it..."

He paused, then clearly stated the core message: "In this way, the original sections of the river within the city will gradually dry up."

That evil spirit relied on its ability to swim to wreak havoc. Without the support of water, it naturally loses its greatest advantage. When we hunt it down then, it will be twice as effective with half the effort.

These words caused an immediate silence in the main hall. Many people's eyes lit up, and they began to whisper among themselves:

"That's a great idea! We've cut off its foundation; let's see how it can cause trouble then!"

"The river is low in winter, and with everyone working together to dig, it shouldn't take long!"

"If this works, it will save us a lot of trouble. Without water, those evil spirits should be easy to deal with, probably just three or five experts at the peak of internal strength!"

A chorus of agreement rose and fell, and Chen Jingwen's eyes lit up. He stroked his beard and said:

"Nephew Wang, your method is brilliant! It avoids the drawbacks of rotating guards while completely suppressing evil spirits!"

The voices of approval were overwhelming, and even several martial arts school owners who had previously had many concerns nodded in agreement.

After all, this method avoids the need for each family to risk the injury or death of their disciples to take turns guarding the area, and it can restrict evil spirits once and for all, making it a perfect solution.

Chen Jinghua stroked his beard, the anxiety on his face fading considerably, and immediately looked at Fei Hong, who was dressed in official robes below the steps:

"County Commandant Fei, do you think this is feasible?"

"We need to mobilize manpower, excavate the river channel, and coordinate local officials and martial arts schools to contribute."

Fei Hong stood to one side, his expression unchanged.

He nodded upon hearing Chen Jingming's words:

"This method is indeed good, but it is also somewhat troublesome to implement."

We still need to have someone patrol the river, and we still need to use that fishing method, otherwise we won't know if the evil spirits have returned.

Furthermore, the river channel must be dug in advance, ready at any time, so that the river can be cut off immediately if any evil spirits are discovered.

Fei Hong supplemented Wang Anping's plan, and most of the loopholes have been filled.

The others nodded in agreement when they heard him say that.

If that's the case, all you need to do is use those criminals as bait, and then arrange for people to patrol the river.

Once the evil spirits are discovered, immediately cut off the river, allowing the river water to flow through the moat. After the rivers inside the city dry up...

The best approach is indeed for everyone to rush in together.

Chen Chaoming turned his head and glanced at Wang Anping, nodding at him, whether in praise or something else, it was unclear.

"I didn't expect my junior brother to be so clever. This idea is indeed excellent."

Chen Zhiyang smiled and patted him on the shoulder, and the others also cast kind glances at him.

Amidst this peaceful scene, Wang Anping noticed that the people from the Liu family seemed to be looking at him strangely.

Especially Liu Hanjiang, who was defeated by him last time, seemed somewhat unconvinced.

"Thank you for your advice, Brother Wang. Please forgive me if I have offended you in the past."

Someone stood up from the Longyuan Martial Arts School; they were dressed in mourning clothes and were probably a disciple or son.

The other party looked at him with gratitude. This method was a truly good way to avenge Longyuan Martial Arts School, and it was also a good way for everyone to contribute.

Otherwise, if we used the old methods, it would be absolutely impossible to get them to take risks.

Wang Anping raised his hand in a gesture of support:

"Brother, please accept my condolences. It is our duty as martial artists to eliminate evil spirits that have been causing havoc in the region. There is no need for thanks."

Seeing that everyone was in agreement, Chen Jinghua immediately made the decision:

"Alright! This matter is settled then! County Commandant Fei, you will take the lead in coordinating the laborers and the river excavation, and make sure everything is ready within three days."

We also coordinated with the various martial arts schools to demarcate patrol areas along the river and specify duty hours.

Fei Hong replied, "Your subordinate obeys!"

Then, taking advantage of everyone's presence, Fei Hong began to arrange the river patrol tasks for each household.

The inner city section of the river is guarded by the Chen Family Martial Arts School, the Longyuan Martial Arts School, and the Li Family.

The outer city and riverside villages were guarded by servants drawn by Fei Hong, along with disciples from several martial arts schools, including Fei, Liu, Chen, and Sun.

The river patrol is conducted in three shifts, each lasting four hours. Wang Anping was assigned to the first shift tonight, guarding the section of the river on the east side of the inner city, in a group with his senior brother.

The other senior brothers were paired up in pairs.

Fei Hong solemnly instructed: "Everyone must strictly abide by their duties. If any evil spirits are discovered during the river patrol, do not act rashly without authorization."

First send a message to create a distraction, then join forces to hunt them down once the interception is complete!

No one objected, the division of labor was settled, and there was no further discussion. Everyone got up to say goodbye.

The sun was already past its zenith, but the streets of the inner city remained quiet, and Wang Anping hurried along.

When we returned to the Chen Family Martial Arts School, there were still many disciples practicing in the training hall.

Upon seeing Wang Anping return, they all stopped to greet him, their eyes filled with admiration.

Wang Anping nodded in acknowledgment, walked straight to a quiet corner, lowered his waist and assumed a horse stance, and began practicing Xingyi Quan again.

The fist whistled through the air, carrying a deep, hidden force, while the blood and qi within the body surged like a river.

The internal energy in the meridians became increasingly refined, bringing him closer to the threshold of transforming energy.

He held his breath and shut out all the surrounding noise, leaving only the rhythm of his fists and his breathing.

As the sun set, the golden afterglow spilled onto the bluestone slabs of the martial arts hall, casting his long shadow.

With his fists never ceasing and his blood and qi flowing continuously, Wang Anping was thus immersed in martial arts.

[Destiny Leads to Divinity! One Certificate, Eternal Proof]

[Host: Wang Anping]

Age: 17

【Five Animal Fist 525/1000 Ming Jin】

【Five Elements Stance Training 567/1000 Ming Jin】

[Xingyiquan 1876/2000 Dark Power]

【Breaking Edge Eight Cuts 537/1000 Ming Jin】

[Martial Arts Realm: Dark Strength]

"I'm not far from reaching the Transformation Realm. At the current pace of about 40 points a day, I should be able to successfully break through to the Transformation Realm in about three days."

Nighttime, by the river.

Wang Anping was patrolling the river when he opened the proficiency panel to check his progress, and he was very excited.

His current cultivation level should be around the late stage of Dark Force, making him a legitimate expert in this county.

He'd wait a few more days until he successfully broke through to the Transformation Realm. Then, he was confident he could handle any schemes or tricks that came his way!

However, an important problem has now arisen, namely the issue of martial arts.

These days he's been busy practicing martial arts or doing other things.

His mind had never been free, and now that he had some free time, he realized something.

Damn it, there are rebellions everywhere now, and even the Chen family martial arts school is preparing to rebel.

Why should I participate in any martial arts exams next spring?

This is just pure comedy!

Furthermore, since Zhenyuan County is about to descend into chaos, which side should I stand on? The Great Shun?

I don't have a good impression of them, so there's no point in helping them.

Chen Chaoming? I don't know what the other party is planning. If it's just a simple rebellion, I'll do something for them as repayment of a debt of gratitude.

I'm afraid...

Sighing inwardly, he thought to himself, "In this chaotic world, everyone is indeed powerless to control their own destiny."

He just wanted to practice martial arts quietly, why is that so difficult?

"Junior brother, is something on your mind?" Chen Zhiyang walked beside him and turned to look at him.

Wang Anping's thoughts were pulled back to reality. He shook his head and said, "No."

"Of course you would! You were practically walking into the river just now. Were you thinking about some young lady?" Chen Zhiyang teased.

"If you take a fancy to any young lady, remember to tell your senior brother. I'll make sure to introduce her to you."

Wang Anping reached up and smoothed down his stray hairs: "Senior brother is teasing me. I'm still young, what wife would I marry?"

Chen Zhiyang was stunned when he heard this.

He had always thought of Wang Anping as someone his age, but now he realized that the person in front of him seemed to be underage.

"I almost forgot that you're only 17 this year, junior brother. Your talent and personality always make people think you're in your twenties. You're truly a young genius!"

Chen Zhiyang sighed and said that he originally wanted Wang Anping to follow him, but the more he got to know the boy, the more he liked him.

Now he has completely lost his previous mindset and instead wants to make friends.

"You flatter me, senior brother," Wang Anping replied with a cupped-hand salute.

The two did not speak further and continued their patrol along the river.

In the middle of the river, every two miles there is a tall pole erected in the center of the river.

Each pole had a warrior hanging from it, and blood dripped from their bodies into the river.

These were prisoners brought out of the county jail, with the purpose of guiding the evil spirit into the county.

The moat outside the city has been dug and widened by laborers and refugees.

At the point where the river flows into the city, a huge wooden sluice gate is being built.

With a single command, the sluice gates will be lowered, and the river will be cut off.

Among the soldiers hanging on the flagpole, some were cursing, some were complaining, and some were muttering to themselves.

They were all locals, so of course they knew about evil spirits.

"Junior brother, you keep watch for the first half of the night, I have some things to take care of."

"You can leave when it's time to go; I'll come over to patrol the river later tonight."

As they walked, Chen Zhiyang suddenly spoke.

Seeing this, Wang Anping nodded.

"Take care, senior brother."

Chen Zhiyang nodded and walked quickly into the distance, disappearing from the spot in the blink of an eye.

A gentle breeze blew by, and Wang Anping could smell the fishy odor of the river.

And... the scent emanating from the person following behind me not far away.

Now that his strength has reached the late stage of Dark Force, his senses have become much clearer.

These people have been following him for a long time, and he might make a move today.

He wanted to run away, to go home and survive until he reached the Transformation Realm first.

But... he could sense the person's breathing in the distance; it wasn't very strong.

There were three people in total; one was at most at the mid-stage of Dark Force, and the other two were at most at the early stage of Dark Force.

This is a good match for the strength needed to deal with him. If his current strength is similar to that during the arena battle, he'll probably be in trouble tonight.

However... at the late stage of Dark Force, dealing with these three people shouldn't be difficult, right?

"Come on then!"

Wang Anping kept his head down and continued inspecting the river, while the people behind him followed at a distance without making a move.

There was still no movement until late at night.

Wang Anping was somewhat surprised by this; he hadn't expected these people to be so patient.

However, it's good to be patient. It's best to have two more days of patience, so that when you break through to the Transformation Realm, you can kill them all!

By the moonlight, he hurried toward home, and the tail behind him disappeared.

Wang Anping understood why the other party hadn't taken action today; after all, the river patrol had only just begun.

If Wang Anping were dead today, it would probably be easier to find out.

After all, there are only so many hidden strength masters in each family. It would be easy to find out who is patrolling the river and who is resting.

"These people are so smart."

Wang Anping wanted to give them a thumbs up; it's rare to see villains with such patience and planning!

As he walked home along the alley, he saw that almost every household had a sign hanging on their door.

The sign depicts a strange animal, which looks like a water monkey.

It seems that everyone in the county knows what happened, so they put up the sign specifically to seek comfort.

Back in the courtyard, the lights were still on and all the family members were still awake.

Zhang Cheng and his two cousins ​​were practicing their swordsmanship in the courtyard. These days, Wang Anping had provided them with a lot of Qi and Blood Powder, and both of his cousins ​​had already entered the Qi Realm.

Zhang Cheng, though very diligent and hardworking in martial arts training, has yet to find the opportunity to break through to the Ming Jin stage.

Wang Anping didn't know if the other party's aptitude was too poor or if they hadn't taken enough Qi and Blood Powder.

"What's going on today? Why are you still up so late?" He looked at his parents curiously. The two of them ran out as soon as they heard the door open.

"Today your uncle heard from the people of Wangjiawan that evil spirits rushed into the village and killed many people."

Many of these families are our relatives, and according to custom, we have to keep watch all night. We can also take this opportunity to make some offerings for the Dragon King, asking for his blessings.

Hearing his mother's words, Wang Anping understood what was going on. The customs of this world were quite strange, and he was also quite glad that he had brought his parents over in advance.

"Okay, then you guys get back to work." He nodded without saying anything more. Since it was the custom of this world, even though he didn't understand it, he respected it.

"How's your practice going?" He walked into the courtyard and looked at the three of them.

"Not bad, things have been going much smoother lately. I should be able to break through to the Ming Jin stage in about six months." Zhang Cheng flashed a bright white smile.

"Thanks to your guidance, we've gotten used to it now." The two cousins ​​quickly expressed their gratitude.

My cousin and his wife stood under the eaves, their eyes filled with gratitude as they looked at Wang Anping.

"Okay, practice hard!" He encouraged the group and headed towards his house. Zhang Cheng quickly followed.