The divine manifestations began at the Gongwei Division.

"Who is Cheng the Blind Man?"

"I heard he's a wandering swordsman, the really powerful kind. He even broke Young Master Lu's leg."

"Pah, serves him right! Someone should have broken his legs a long time ago. This blind man is a real hero!"

"A hero may be a hero, but if he offends the Lu family, becoming blind might be dangerous."

"If Blind Cheng could break Young Master Lu's leg, he's definitely not weak. It's said that even the Great River Gang is interested in recruiting him."

"Cheng the Blind Man may not be weak, but the Lu family is definitely very strong. Don't forget, the second master of the Lu family is known as the strongest person in Dajin County."

"..."

Among the most discussed topics in the city, the first is that the Lu family is going to have a "martial arts duel".

The Lu family has already set up a fighting arena on Qianmen Street, which can be seen at a glance as long as you pass by.

The arena was set up right in front of the Lu family's old shop, opposite the soon-to-open Lin family's herbal medicine shop.

The Lin family's herbal medicine shop has recently become the most talked-about topic in Dajin County, especially given the local legend that the eldest daughter of the Lin family is as beautiful as an angel.

Another matter is the establishment of the new county magistrate's office.

In just two or three days, the new county magistrate had already handled several cases and even arrested several managers of the Dajiang Gang.

However, the common people keep their distance from the government, so the most discussed topic now is still "against force".

Some people even set up betting odds on whether the Lu family or the blind man would win or lose.

One of the main characters in this lively scene is now sitting by the window of the restaurant facing the street, listening to the discussions of the crowd like an outsider.

"Ergou, is this Second Master of the Lu family the strongest person in Dajin County?"

Zhou Heng looked at the mouth and asked.

Sitting opposite him was Er Gou, who was sent by the Dajiang Gang to take care of him.

Ever since witnessing Zhou Heng defeat Li Feng, Er Gou has treated him like a god.

The Li brothers must have injured countless members of the Dajiang Gang in the past. It was only because of their high strength that they were able to survive; otherwise, they would have been ambushed and thrown into the river to be fed to the fish long ago.

"Yes."

Er Gou glanced around furtively, and seeing that no one was paying attention to them, he lowered his voice and said, "Master Cheng, I'll tell you a secret, our gang leader once fought with Lu Lao Er and lost."

"Oh?"

Zhou Heng became interested. "What are the cultivation levels of this Second Master Lu and your gang leader?"

"I don't know."

Er Gou shook his head.

He was just a ninth-rank martial artist, working as a manager in the Listening Wind Hall of the Great River Gang.

Zhou Heng's face showed a thoughtful expression.

When he was in Ningyang County, the strongest person he had ever met was only at the eighth rank.

Compared to Ningyang County, Dajin County is much larger and more prosperous. Logically speaking, it should also have more powerful people than Ningyang County.

Considering that Gao Mengwei wasn't too shocked when he saw his strength, it can be inferred that the leader of the Dajiang Gang, as well as the second master of the Lu family, are at least at the seventh rank.

It could even be a legendary mid-level rank expert.

If it really is a mid-level rank 3, then the situation could be quite tricky.

"It's a secret that our gang leader lost to Lu Lao Er, so please don't tell anyone, Cheng Gongfeng."

Er Gou whispered, "But I heard from the hall master that our gang leader's cultivation is about to break through."

Although Nalu the Second barely managed to win a move against the gang leader last time, once the gang leader breaks through to the next level, he will definitely be able to crush him.

Looking at Er Gou's confident appearance, Zhou Heng seemed to be deep in thought.

Is this considered opening champagne at halftime?

Cultivating through the three paths, each one is a different world in itself. Who can be absolutely certain of breaking through?

Except for Zhou Heng.

"Aren't the Lu family your enemies?"

Zhou Heng said, "You don't even know what level of cultivation Master Lu is? You're really not doing your job properly."

"I didn't know."

Er Gou smiled wryly, "The gang leader and the hall master must know."

"By the way, Master Cheng, since you're going to spar with the Lu family, the hall master and the others should have told you about the Lu family's experts."

Zhou Heng curled his lip. Did you really think I was a retainer of your Great River Gang?

Gao Mengwei only sees me as a pawn; he probably hopes that I and the Lu family will fight to the death.

Zhou Heng got up and walked outside.

"Where are you going, offering?"

Er Gou quickly followed.

"Lin Family Pharmacy".

Zhou Heng said calmly.

"Where are you going and what are you going to do?"

Er Gou asked curiously.

"A chicken and a monkey, let's do business."

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A moment later, Zhou Heng and Er Gou arrived at the Lin family's herbal medicine shop.

Lin Jiasheng Pharmacy is still under renovation, but it is basically completed.

From the shop entrance, you can see the arena that the Lu family has set up.

The Lu family initiated the "martial arts contest" and built the arena here as a warning to others.

Kill Zhou Heng, this "chicken," to warn the Lin family, this "monkey."

After Zhou Heng explained his purpose, he was quickly invited into the back room, while Er Gou was kept outside.

How did you know it was me?

Xue Zhiwei sat opposite Zhou Heng and spoke.

Zhou Heng's eyes have fully recovered, but he still pretends to be blind in front of outsiders.

He looked at the girl in front of him and couldn't help but admire her in his heart. The rumors were true; Xue Zhiwei was indeed beautiful.

His features were exquisite yet heroic, especially his eyes, which shone like stars and the moon.

"Don't you know you have a unique fragrance?"

Zhou Heng said.

Xue Zhiwei looked thoughtful, and after a moment she nodded, "You reminded me, this is indeed something I overlooked."

"You've come at the right time. Even if you hadn't come, I would have come to see you tonight."

Her words sounded somewhat ambiguous to outsiders, but Zhou Heng certainly wouldn't misunderstand them.

"A lead?"

Zhou Heng asked.

"Not yet, but you're being too high-profile! Everyone knows about you and the Lu family's team now. If I hadn't urgently helped you forge your identity, the Dajiang Gang would have already found out who you are."

Xue Zhiwei said.

This is the advantage of having an organization behind you. On the surface, it seems that only the four of them are investigating the case in Dajin County, but in fact, they have the support of the entire Gongwei Division.

His identity as a blind man had already been confirmed without anyone noticing.

"Thank you very much."

Zhou Heng smiled.

"No need to thank me, it's all for the mission. But I must warn you, Lu Tongguang is not so easy to deal with."

If you were to fight him, your chances of losing would be over 70%.

Xue Zhiwei said with a serious expression.

"Second Master Lu?"

"Um."

"Middle Grade Three?"

"No, that's not it."

Xue Zhiwei shook her head, "But he is a seventh-rank martial artist and a ninth-rank celestial official."

He cultivates both martial arts, and ordinary seventh-rank martial artists are no match for him.

"Oh?"

A look of surprise flashed across Zhou Heng's face.

"In general, people choose one of the three paths of cultivation, but in some cases, some people will cultivate other paths at the same time."

That's when a path encounters a bottleneck and can no longer be improved.

Xue Zhiwei explained.

Trying to learn multiple things at once can be distracting, so unless there's no hope of improvement, most people wouldn't do it.

After all, one path is already profound enough, and even devoting oneself to it wholeheartedly is not enough, let alone being distracted by other things.

Only someone like Lu Tongguang, who, after reaching the seventh rank in martial arts cultivation, feels hopeless about breaking through to the sixth rank, would turn to the path of cultivating immortality in order to improve their overall strength.

"Actually, the reason I came here this time was to ask you if there are any taboos associated with cultivating the path to becoming a Celestial Official?"

Zhou Heng asked thoughtfully.

"What do you want to do?"

Xue Zhiwei looked at Zhou Heng, her brows furrowing slightly. "Don't do anything reckless."

Lu Tongguang was over sixty years old and had been stuck at the sixth rank of martial arts for twenty years. He had no other choice but to pursue the path of immortality.

Moreover, the Lu family is incredibly wealthy, with ample resources for his cultivation.

You are different from him. You are only seventeen years old and you are already a seventh-rank martial artist. As long as you persevere in the path of martial arts, you will definitely reach the middle third rank in the future.

Even a third-grade grandmaster is not without hope.

Don't ruin your future!

Xue Zhiwei's expression was very serious.

Such things have happened in the history of the Gongwei Division. Some people, relying on their talents and driven by greed, chose to cultivate two or even three paths simultaneously.

Without exception, they all wasted their time, missed the best period for cultivation, and ultimately stopped at the seventh rank, never managing to reach the middle third rank in their entire lives.

"I was just asking."

Zhou Heng shrugged and said.

Do you know what the ninth-rank celestial official is also called?

Xue Zhiwei didn't answer but asked a question instead.

Zhou Heng shook his head.

"A ninth-rank celestial official, also known as the Keeper of the Archives! The reason for this title is that there are too many taboos on the path to becoming a celestial official; if they were written down, they could fill an entire archive. The first step for a celestial official to enter the path is to remember these taboos, or else they will face certain death!"

Xue Zhiwei said.

Zhou Heng thought she was trying to scare him, but he had no proof.