He transformed from a fierce tiger pillar into a martial saint.

Chu Zhe picked up a sachet from the table.

The embroidery stitches on the sachet are very fine, and the skillful hands of the maker are evident from the embroidery work. The patterns are also exquisite.

It was the sachet that Wang Yunting had given to Chu Zhe.

Chu Zhe picked it up and sniffed it. It had a faint, fragrant aroma of spices, delicate and concentrated.

"The Wang family business is ultimately too small, and its development is not going smoothly these days."

"Wang Yunting took the initiative to befriend me, probably because she felt that I would do her a favor by associating with her."

"He can only be a backup option."

Chu Zhe gently shook his head and placed the sachet beside the table.

……

There is a house at the intersection of several villages, including Chujia Village, Linjia Village, and Shanghe Village.

This is one of the strongholds established by the Flying Eagle Gang.

This is also the gathering place of the gang members led by Wei Yixiao, in order to collect resettlement fees from the nearby villages.

"Master Wei, this Chu Yang is so powerful that he can cultivate to this level. Even though he is exempt from tuition fees because of his inner court status, he still needs various medicinal and dietary supplements. His family's financial situation obviously cannot make up for it."

"He's probably the one who killed those bandits! And he probably got his hands on the hundreds, maybe even thousands, of taels of silver they stole!"

Wei Yixiao's two trusted confidants were currently deducing these things.

Wei Yixiao gently shook his head: "Chu Yang is already Chen Fengxiao's most favored disciple. Even if he robbed those bandits of their silver, so what? Are we going to go and ask for it back?"

"Even our gang leader probably wouldn't want to risk trouble!"

After a slight pause, Wei Yixiao said, "Regarding the bandits and the silver, it's probably no more than a thousand taels. Regardless of whether Chu Yang was responsible, don't investigate further."

After saying this, Wei Yixiao stood up, looked at a pond in the courtyard, and pondered.

Now that chaos is emerging, even these established bandit gangs are finding it difficult to operate.

The news that the county magistrate intends to establish a garrison to eliminate bandits and heretics from other areas has spread throughout Zhouping County.

As a criminal gang, the Flying Eagles naturally convened an emergency meeting immediately.

They also planned to tone it down, lest the Zhenxie Guard's actions spill over onto their gang.

……

Inside the Tiger Roar Martial Arts School.

Everyone was overjoyed.

"Junior Brother Chu is amazing!"

"Senior Brother Chu is awesome!"

After Chu Yang and the others returned to the martial arts school, they were surrounded by the school's disciples.

Clearly, although they stayed behind at the Tiger Roar Martial Arts School, they had already heard about what happened at Dingbo Terrace.

The two disciples who remained were Meng Wan and Bai Changyuan, a newly promoted disciple of the Dark Force realm.

Meng Wan's arm injury has not fully healed and is still bandaged.

Upon seeing Chu Yang again, Meng Wan's eyes were filled with shock.

"Junior Brother Chu, you truly are a man of few words, but when you speak, you astound everyone!"

Meng Wan had some interaction with Chu Yang when he was given the treatment of an inner court disciple.

Before this, Meng Wan didn't think Chu Yang would go very far.

Looking back now, Meng Wan realizes she misjudged him.

However, as the daughter of the prominent Meng family, she was also glad that she had already shown goodwill towards Chu Yang beforehand.

It's not too late to show goodwill!

Bai Changyuan exclaimed with deep emotion, "Junior Brother Chu, you are truly remarkable!"

"Bai Changyuan, I admire you immensely!"

As he spoke, Bai Changyuan, as a disciple of the Dark Force Realm, bowed to Chu Yang with his hands clasped in respect!

It must be said that Bai Changyuan is indeed a straightforward person; he expresses all his feelings and emotions.

Chu Yang cupped his hands to Meng Wan and Bai Changyuan, saying, "Senior Sister Meng, Senior Brother Bai, you flatter me! I will certainly take you all as my role models and strive to improve myself!"

Liang Guokun laughed and said, "Junior Brother Chu, don't say that. Maybe in a few months you'll surpass us! If you keep learning from us, wouldn't your cultivation speed slow down? Hahaha!"

The group of fellow disciples around him burst into laughter, but their eyes, though filled with laughter, held genuine admiration for Chu Yang.

The three students from the outer courtyard, Liang Qingfeng, Hu Suzhou, and Bu Jianxi, looked at Chu Yang with endless admiration.

To this day, none of them have yet reached the second stage of the Fierce Tiger Stance – Tenderness Tempering!

Chu Yang had already completed the third stage of the Fierce Tiger Stance, Bone Tempering! And he had reached the peak level! He was preparing to break through to the Inner Strength barrier!

For the three of them, it would probably take at least two years to reach Chu Yang's level!

Chen Fengxiao also came out of the study in the inner courtyard at this time.

His face was beaming with smiles.

Chen Shishi also followed along.

Upon seeing Chen Fengxiao, everyone immediately stopped their fidgeting and stood at attention.

"Greetings, Master!"

Chen Fengxiao's gaze was dignified, but also filled with satisfaction.

Now, everyone at the martial arts school is actively and diligently practicing, and the atmosphere is much better than before.

Chen Fengxiao said, "Today's competition at Dingbo Platform saw our Tiger Roar Martial Arts School's Ming Jin disciples display bravery and fearlessness, striving diligently to achieve their goals and showcasing the spirit of our Tiger Roar Martial Arts School. It is an honor for our Tiger Roar Martial Arts School!"

"Especially Chu Yang, who turned the tide and won by surprise! He made a great contribution to winning the Spirit Fish Pond for our Tiger Roar Martial Arts School!"

"To reward Chu Yang, he will be provided with sixteen doses of Qi and Blood Tonic every month. All other Ming Jin disciples who participate in the Dingbo Terrace competition will receive an additional four doses of Qi and Blood Tonic every month!"

Sixteen doses of Qi and Blood Decoction!

Previously, Chu Yang received eight doses of Qi and Blood Tonic! Now, that's doubled!

It should be noted that even the inner courtyard disciples with hidden strength only receive twelve portions of the medicinal liquid!

Even senior disciples Chen Feng and Mingjun enjoyed twelve portions!

However, Chu Yang is currently enjoying four more shares than they do!

However, none of the people present, including Liang Guokun, Meng Wan, Li Chen, Bai Changyuan, Wang Mengzhao, and Liu Dongliang, felt jealous.

On the contrary, they were all convinced!

Because Chu Yang's contributions were indeed significant!

Chen Fengxiao continued, "Now that my Tiger Roar Martial Arts School has acquired a new spirit fish pond, according to the previous rules, martial arts apprentices who have not yet entered the Ming Jin realm will be assessed and evaluated every month. The top five will be able to enjoy a meal of spirit fish meat every day until the next month's assessment and evaluation."

"Martial artists with the Ming Jin (明劲) skill are entitled to two meals of spirit fish meat per day. Martial artists with the An Jin (暗劲) skill are entitled to three meals of spirit fish meat per day!"

The disciples present were overjoyed upon hearing this.

You should know that buying this spirit fish meat separately is quite expensive!

Moreover, the meat of this spirit fish is also very effective in replenishing qi and blood!

Their supply is now far more plentiful than before!

This is precisely the benefit of Chu Yang's outstanding performance in the Dingbo Platform competition!

"Thank you, Master!"

Everyone shouted.

Just then.

Someone outside relayed the message.

"Master, Commander Xu has come to pay his respects!"

Although Xu Nianhong's cultivation level was not as high as Chen Fengxiao's, Chen Fengxiao would naturally give him face because of his official position and status as a Grandmaster of the Transformation Realm.

Upon hearing this, Chen Fengxiao walked to the door to greet him.

"Chief Xu, you have come from afar; I hope you will forgive me for not being able to greet you properly!"

Chen Fengxiao cupped his hands and smiled.

Xu Nianhong returned the greeting, saying, "Master Chen, I especially congratulate you on obtaining the Spirit Fish Pool!"

As they exchanged pleasantries, Chen Fengxiao led Xu Nianhong to the study.

Chen Shishi followed Xu Nianhong to the study and brewed him some tea.

Xu Nianhong said with a smile, "Master Chen, I've come here today with no other purpose than to seek your guidance."

"The county magistrate entrusted me with a letter to Chu Yang."

Upon hearing this, Chen Shishi, who was standing to the side, was startled.

The county magistrate even wrote a letter to Chu Yang!

Chu Yang, who used to keep a low profile at the martial arts school, has now made a name for himself in front of the county magistrate!

Chen Fengxiao remained calm and immediately summoned Chu Yang.

"Greetings, Commander Xu!"

Seeing Chu Yang's composure and dignified demeanor, Xu Nianhong nodded in approval.

Xu Nianhong said, "As expected of a top disciple trained by Master Chen! Truly a role model for the younger generation of Ming Jin martial artists in Zhouping County!"

After a slight pause, Xu Nianhong took out a letter.

"This is to be forwarded by the county magistrate; please open it personally!"

Chu Yang was also surprised when he heard this.

The county magistrate actually wrote me a letter?

He couldn't help but glance at Chen Fengxiao.

Chen Fengxiao nodded slightly to Chu Yang, indicating that he should go ahead and check it out, and that he, as Chu Yang's master, would take care of any problems that might arise!

Chu Yang immediately opened the letter, which contained only a few words.

The gist of it is that he is to come to the county magistrate's house in three days! And he is to come alone!