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Chapter 76 Wedding Banquet (Part Two)

The next day, Wang Anping stood at the city gate, watching the crowd gradually disappear into the distance.

He only slowly withdrew his gaze after the figure had completely disappeared at the edge of the forest.

He pondered the mysteries of the Five Animal Frolics and muttered to himself, "The Five Animal Frolics are truly exquisite. The tiger, associated with the metal element, governs killing and warfare."

Deer, associated with the element of wood, represents vitality.

Bear, associated with Earth element (戊土), represents defense.

The monkey, associated with the element of Ren water, represents agility and explosive power.

Crane, associated with the element of fire (丙火), governs the spirit and soul.

This amazing thing is only a mid-level martial art; what then is a high-level martial art?

He looked at his proficiency panel, but the Five Animal Frolics technique was not listed. He had tried practicing it yesterday, and it was very difficult.

"From now on, we'll practice the Five Animal Frolics in the mornings and Xingyi Quan at the rest of the time!" he planned for the future.

Rapid improvement in strength is important, but the Five Animal Frolics also feels very mysterious. Practicing it might bring other changes in the future.

With that thought in mind, he no longer hesitated and walked briskly toward the courtyard.

He spent the entire day practicing boxing, even though a storm was brewing in the whole town, but it had nothing to do with him.

The day after the wedding banquet at the Chen Family Martial Arts School, the entire county town seemed to be celebrating the New Year early.

From the east gate of the county town to the main street where the Chen family martial arts school is located, the entire street was decorated in a vibrant red.

Even those households without relatives or friends attending the banquet still hung small red lanterns in front of their doors, hoping to share in the joy of this grand wedding feast.

Colorful ribbons hung under the eaves of the houses on both sides of the street.

The ribbons swayed gently in the wind, reflecting the morning light and bathing the entire street in a warm glow.

This truly lives up to its reputation as the top martial arts school in the county; the decorations alone must have cost several hundred taels of silver.

Not to mention, the Chen family also held a banquet today, with over a thousand catties of grain placed outside the city for everyone to eat.

The busiest street was the one where the Chen Family Martial Arts School was located, with a constant stream of people coming and going.

The streets were packed with people, and the sounds of footsteps, laughter, and hawking echoed through the alleys.

There were guests dressed in fine clothes and with an extraordinary air about them; most of them were wealthy merchants from surrounding villages and towns, or heads of local families.

There are also the business managers under Chen Chaoming, and so on.

They walked towards the Chen Family Martial Arts School, some in small groups, chatting and laughing, others with their heads held high.

He was followed by servants carrying gift boxes and congratulatory gifts, making him look very impressive.

There were also ordinary people dressed in plain clothes, mostly there to watch the spectacle.

Elderly people led children by the hand, and women rolled up their sleeves, crowding along both sides of the street.

They stood on tiptoe, gazing in the direction of the martial arts school, waiting for the wedding banquet to begin so that the hosts would come out and distribute lucky money or food.

They whispered among themselves about the extravagance of the wedding banquet, their eyes filled with envy.

The Chen Family Martial Arts School was bustling with activity, and its gate looked magnificent from afar.

Two tall red lanterns hung on either side of the gate, their gold-plated "double happiness" characters shining brightly.

Above the main gate, a huge red silk ribbon hangs from the lintel all the way to the ground.

On either side of the red silk were a couplet written in vigorous strokes, which read: "A beautiful day and lovely scenery bring together a perfect couple; may they grow old together with chivalrous hearts and loyal souls."

It exudes both the joy of a wedding banquet and the chivalrous spirit of a martial arts school.

In front of the martial arts school gate, two disciples dressed in light blue outfits stood tall and smiled.

While warmly welcoming the arriving guests, they loudly announced the guests' names and gifts.

The voice was loud and clear, echoing throughout the entire street corner.

On either side of the gate stood eight disciples wielding long swords, their expressions wary, their eyes subtly scanning the crowds coming and going.

What appears to be maintaining order is actually a covert precaution against uninvited guests.

The long sword at his waist was faintly unsheathed, exuding a sharp aura.

They were all people secretly arranged by Chen Chaoming, to deal with the wedding banquet while keeping watch on.

Although they were all new faces, their strength was not bad, at least around the Great Perfection of Ming Jin.

Inside the martial arts school, the place was bustling with activity and filled with guests.

Dozens of square tables were neatly arranged on the open ground in the courtyard.

A clean red cloth was laid on the table, and exquisite tableware, tea, and snacks were set out.

The guests sat together, chatting and laughing in a warm and friendly manner.

Some guests were discussing the handsome couple Fei Tianyang and his bride, praising the marriage between the Chen family and the Fei family, and saying that they would surely have the opportunity to develop their careers in the prefectural city in the future.

Some guests were talking in hushed tones about the recent situation, their voices tinged with unease.

However, due to the occasion, he dared not say more.

There were also some martial artists dressed in tight-fitting clothes, gathered together, discussing martial arts moves.

Occasionally, he would gesture a few words, drawing cheers from the surrounding guests.

In a corner of the courtyard, several martial arts school disciples were carrying tea and snacks, moving back and forth in a hurried yet orderly manner.

Occasionally, figures dressed in black would sneak in and out of the martial arts school through the back door, their expressions secretive; they were people secretly sent by the Fei family.

Taking advantage of the lively atmosphere of the wedding banquet, she quietly met up with Chen Chaoming.

They whispered reports about the commotion outside and discussed countermeasures against Chen Jinghua and the other families.

Chen Chaoming, dressed in a festive brocade robe and with a smile on his face, moved among the guests, exchanging pleasantries with them.

He appeared to be immersed in the joy of the wedding banquet, but there was a hint of solemnity in his eyes.

His gaze would occasionally sweep across the courtyard, secretly watching for any unusual activity.

The bustling activity on the street continued, with the sounds of children playing and vendors hawking their wares.

The guests' laughter and chatter blended together, creating a joyous and peaceful scene.

Few noticed that a figure was lurking quietly at the corner of the street, his eyes warily fixed on the direction of Chen's Martial Arts School.

At the city gates of the county town, there were several times more guards than usual, their expressions serious as they carefully checked everyone entering and leaving the town.

In the distance, amidst the mountains and forests, several hidden figures were speeding toward the county town.

A storm surrounding the wedding banquet is about to quietly erupt amidst this false sense of excitement.

At this moment, Wang Anping was sitting in his own courtyard, diligently practicing the tiger-shaped moves of the Five Animal Frolics.

The Geng metal spiritual energy flowed slightly around his body, and the wind from his fists howled, completely undisturbed by the hustle and bustle outside.

He remained focused, practicing the moves while contemplating the profound mysteries of the Five Animal Frolics.

He had only one thought in his mind—to improve his strength as quickly as possible.

Once the situation became clear, he immediately went to bring his family back.

The wedding banquet officially begins at noon!

Chen Jinghua appeared with several attendants, followed by several disciples of the Liu family.

As they reached the gate, one of the attendants behind them handed over the gift list, while the other attendants carried the gifts and followed the steward.

Magistrate Chen presented a gift—a fifty-year-old ginseng…

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Many guests stood up to greet him as he walked in.

Some of these guests came from the countryside, and they were happier to see the county magistrate than to see their own father.

However, they could only greet him from the sidelines; not everyone was qualified to speak with the county magistrate.

"Brother Jinghua!" Chen Chaoming greeted him with a smile.

"Haha, congratulations, Brother Chaoming! I hope you can hold your grandson soon and enjoy the joys of family life," Chen Jinghua said with a smile, though his words didn't sound very pleasant.

Chen Jingming is in his prime, and you're letting others enjoy family life?

Isn't that just asking someone else to take good care of your grandchildren?

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Chen Chaoming's expression remained unchanged, but his words became sharp.

"Haha, I'm still young. But Brother Jinghua, you already have grandchildren, you can rest early."

Both men spoke with smiles, but there was a hint of murderous intent in their eyes.

"Alright, Brother Jinghua, please take a seat."

Chen Chaoming took his hand and led him to a seat where the main figures of several major families were seated.

As soon as Chen Jinghua sat down, he sensed that something was wrong.

Why are all the tables around this spot unfamiliar?

He felt a vague unease and looked up ahead, where he saw an old man and a young man, who claimed to be from the Patrol and Martial Arts Division, standing in the distance.

Their eyes met, but they didn't say much, only nodding to each other.

The group was full of confidence, unaware that outside the city, rivers of blood were already flowing.

It turned out that Chen Jinghua had already secretly mobilized a thousand men from the prefectural city, dividing them into two teams.

Led by two trusted lieutenants, they lay in ambush in two mountain forests outside the county town.

They were just waiting for the appointed time to rush into the county town.

They surrounded the Chen family martial arts school and captured Chen Chaoming, Fei Hong, and others.

But he never expected that Fei Hong had already anticipated his plan.

Before the wedding banquet began, Fei Hong led three hundred elite soldiers, Chen Zhiyang, and several skilled men invited by Chen Chaoming.

But he never expected that these reinforcements would encounter many bandits on the way.

It was all arranged by Fei Hong, after they learned that reinforcements were coming.

Fei Hong and Chen Chaoming had already made thorough preparations.

Before the wedding banquet began, Fei Hong and his men quietly left the county town.

Although there are only 300 people, their core combat strength should not be underestimated.

Fei Hong himself possessed the strength of the Transformation Realm, and was accompanied by Chen Zhiyang, the eldest disciple of the Chen Family Martial Arts School (who had already broken through to the Transformation Realm), as well as a Transformation Realm rogue cultivator hired at great expense.

All three were highly skilled in internal energy transformation!

In addition, there are more than ten experts in internal strength, each with their own duties, leading hundreds of private soldiers with external strength.

Based on prior information, they accurately located two mountain forest locations where Chen Jinghua's men were hiding.

At that time, Chen Jinghua's men were holding their breath and waiting for orders.

The two commanders, both at the Transformation Realm, closed their eyes to meditate, secretly circulating their internal energy.

Four experts with internal strength stood guard on both sides, while more than twenty captains with external strength led their soldiers to hide in the grass, completely unaware of the approaching danger.

Fei Hong's eyes turned cold. He raised his hand to signal, and whispered the order: "Make your move!"

Before he finished speaking, his hundreds of private soldiers charged out like tigers descending a mountain.

Amidst the flashing of blades, shouts of battle and the clashing of weapons instantly shattered the silence of the mountain forest.

Screams rose and fell, and a chaotic battle was about to break out.

"Oh no! An ambush!"

One of the guards, a master of internal energy, was the first to notice the disturbance and shouted sharply, his voice filled with panic.

The two commanders who had been resting with their eyes closed suddenly opened them, their eyes flashing with cold light. Their aura of mastery exploded, causing the ground to tremble slightly and the weeds to bend in the wind.

The two men flashed out of their hiding place, their eyes fixed on Fei Hong and his two companions, their voices icy and chilling: "You're courting death!"

Before the words were even finished, the leader of the Transformation Realm on the left launched the first attack, his figure moving like an arrow.

The long sword in his hand, imbued with a fierce energy, slashed straight at Fei Hong's face.

The wind howled, its force heavy and powerful.

As expected of a master of internal energy, his move carried the power to destroy the world.