Strange And Troubled Times: Eternal Life Begins From Marrying A Wife

Chapter 109: Lin Shaomei's Admiration, Obtaining the Title of Martial Scholar

Inside the main hall of the escort agency.

"Master, that Qin Feng is useless!"

"Among the three assessments, the strongest is only Grade B!"

Lin Shaomei seemed to have a very low opinion of Qin Feng.

After all, they had just completed three assessments today.

She only got a Grade B, while the others all got Grade A.

And Qin Feng was one level below her.

"But your senior brother is a master of Bone Refining!"

"He is hiding his true strength above the martial examinations!"

Xia Hongyan slowly spoke.

"Hiding his true strength above the martial examinations? What's the point?"

Lin Shaomei looked puzzled.

Xia Hongyan was about to answer when suddenly she looked alert towards the outside.

"Swish!"

At this moment, a sound of breaking through the air came.

Immediately, an arrow flew in from outside.

Xia Hongyan reached out and directly caught the arrow in her hand.

"Who are you!"

Xia Hongyan dropped the arrow and quickly rushed outside.

Lin Shaomei was stunned and prepared to follow Xia Hongyan.

But at this moment, a masked man appeared on top of the wall.

"Who are you?"

Lin Shaomei looked at the man on the wall with a vigilant expression.

"Hehe!"

The masked man didn't answer, but laughed and quickly rushed towards Lin Shaomei.

Lin Shaomei quickly picked up her sword to defend herself.

"Bone Refining Sixth Grade?"

As soon as they made contact, Lin Shaomei's face changed drastically.

Because this masked man was a Martial Artist of Bone Refining Sixth Grade.

And she was only at the Blood Refining Seventh Layer.

She was no match for this Martial Artist at all.

Sure enough, after just a few rounds, Lin Shaomei could only defend herself and had no chance to counterattack.

If it weren't for the fact that this masked man didn't intend to harm Lin Shaomei.

She would probably be a corpse by now.

"No, if this continues, I will definitely be captured by this person!"

While retreating backwards, Lin Shaomei carefully thought.

"Right, Eternal Peace Medicine Manor is nearby!"

"Senior Qin is also a master of Bone Refining!"

Lin Shaomei quickly remembered Qin Feng.

Xia Hongyan had just said that Qin Feng was a master of Bone Refining.

He would definitely be able to help her fend off this mysterious person.

Thinking of this, Lin Shaomei quickly retreated backwards.

Eternal Peace Medicine Manor.

Qin Feng was practicing the Five Tiger Gale Blade in the martial arts arena.

"Hmm, why is there a strange aura flying towards this direction?"

Qin Feng looked puzzledly towards the direction of the escort agency.

Just now, he sensed an anomaly aura flying towards him.

Qin Feng quickly drew his long knife and ran towards the direction of the escort agency.

As soon as Qin Feng ran out of the estate, he saw Lin Shaomei rushing towards him.

Behind her, there was a masked man chasing after her.

"Senior brother, someone is trying to kill me!"

Lin Shaomei shouted loudly.

"Bone Refining Sixth Grade!"

Qin Feng could tell the masked man's cultivation level at a glance.

He also noticed that the anomaly aura was emanating from the masked man.

"Swish!"

Qin Feng swung his long knife forward.

A terrifying Saber Qi flew towards the masked man.

The masked man's face turned extremely ugly.

This masked man was Yang Changyao's trusted subordinate.

He was ordered by Yang Changyao to capture Lin Shaomei.

Originally, he thought that capturing Lin Shaomei, who was at the Blood Refining Seventh Grade, would be easy.

But he didn't expect Lin Shaomei to be so cunning and her Body Technique to be so good.

He just made a careless mistake and let Lin Shaomei escape.

But fortunately, he was about to capture Lin Shaomei.

As long as he brought Lin Shaomei back to Yang Changyao alive.

He would have accomplished a great feat.

As for Qin Feng, who was rushing over, he didn't pay any attention to him at all.

Lin Shaomei's cultivation level was so low, her senior brother couldn't be much stronger.

While the masked man was contemplating, the Saber Qi had already arrived in front of him.

"Why is it so fast?"

The masked man couldn't dodge in time and could only watch as the Saber Qi flew towards him.

"Boom!"

With a light sound, the masked man's head flew off.

"Senior Qin is amazing! As long as we hold on until Master returns!"

Lin Shaomei's words suddenly became confused.

Because she saw the masked man behind her had already fallen to the ground.

His head had also flown to the side.

"This..."

"How is this possible?" Lin Shaomei shook her head vigorously. She couldn't believe it was true. After all, just now, that masked man had completely overwhelmed her and she had no ability to fight back.

She had come here with the intention of resisting this masked man together with Qin Feng. But she never expected that Qin Feng would be able to kill this masked man with just one move.

If Qin Feng could kill this masked man with one move, couldn't he also kill her with one move? It was ridiculous that Lin Shaomei had been mocking Qin Feng all along, thinking that he was no match for her.

"Junior Sister Lin, what did you just say?" Qin Feng turned around and looked at Lin Shaomei.

"Nothing, nothing at all," Lin Shaomei's eyes were filled with shock.

"Senior Brother Qin, is your strength at the Bone Refining Sixth Grade?" Lin Shaomei asked cautiously.

Originally, Lin Shaomei had been very resistant to calling Qin Feng Senior Brother. But now, seeing Qin Feng's strength, she naturally called him Senior Brother.

Qin Feng nodded and didn't say much, instead looking into the distance.

Because he sensed a powerful aura approaching.

Lin Shaomei followed Qin Feng's gaze and looked into the distance. Soon, she saw Xia Hongyan flying towards them at high speed.

"Shaomei, are you alright?" Xia Hongyan breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Lin Shaomei. After chasing after her, she realized that she might have fallen into a trap.

"Master, I... I'm fine!" Lin Shaomei shook her head repeatedly.

"Hmm?" Xia Hongyan suddenly noticed a corpse not far away.

"Someone from the Yang family?" Xia Hongyan took off the mask and immediately recognized that the masked man was from the Yang family.

"Master, Qin Senior Brother killed this person with just one move!" Lin Shaomei spoke up.

"What happened just now?" Xia Hongyan quickly asked.

Lin Shaomei quickly explained what had happened.

"Yang Changyao!" Xia Hongyan's face turned very ugly.

At this moment, she understood that the person who had attacked her just now was Yang Changyao.

"Master, why did Yang Changyao capture me?" Lin Shaomei's eyes were full of confusion.

Xia Hongyan didn't answer, but turned to Qin Feng and said, "Feng'er, thank you for this time!"

"If it weren't for you, Shaomei would probably have been captured!" Qin Feng quickly replied, "Master, you're too polite! It's what a disciple should do!"

"Let's go, let's go back first!" Xia Hongyan walked away with a cold face, and Lin Shaomei followed behind her.

"Yes!" Qin Feng's gaze turned to the east, where he sensed a familiar Anomaly aura.

"Yang Changyao?" Qin Feng's eyes were filled with seriousness.

Because he knew that Yang Changyao was a Bone Refining Fourth Grade Anomaly.

But fortunately, this Anomaly aura only lingered for a moment before disappearing into the distance.

Early the next morning, Qin Feng, Lin Shaomei, and Xia Hongyan arrived at the Prefect's Mansion.

When Qin Feng arrived, Prefect Huang Wenyu, Li Yuanfu, and Yang Changyao were already there.

Huang Wenyu and Li Yuanfu had smiles on their faces.

Only Yang Changyao's face looked very bad.

"The Anomaly auras of these three have increased a lot!"

"Especially Huang Wenyu's!" Qin Feng quickly noticed that the Anomaly auras of Huang Wenyu, Li Yuanfu, and Yang Changyao had increased significantly.

"Brother Yang, why are you so gloomy?" Li Yuanfu smiled and looked at Yang Changyao.

"Someone ruined my plan yesterday!" Yang Changyao's gaze fell on Lin Shaomei below.

He couldn't understand why his trusted subordinate had failed to bring Lin Shaomei back yesterday.

"Brother Yang, I told you not to choose Xia Hongyan's disciple!" Li Yuanfu smiled.

Yesterday, he had been very successful and easily defeated the three Martial Artists.

His strength had also improved a lot.

"Hmph!" Yang Changyao snorted and didn't say anything more.

After more than ten minutes, Prefect Huang Wenyu stood up.

After a brief statement, he announced the start of the final match.

The final match was very simple.

It was a one-on-one duel.

The winners would advance, and the losers would be eliminated.

As long as their results were in the top thirty after four matches, they would automatically be awarded the title of Martial Scholar.

Also, you can get the opportunity to go to the capital to participate in the court examination.

"Feng'er, you must enter the top ten to obtain the title of Wuxiucai!" Xia Hongyan reminded softly.

"Okay!"

Qin Feng nodded slightly.

His first three scores were not very good.

Only by entering the top ten could he become a Wuxiucai.

"Master, Master, what rank do I need?" Lin Shaomei asked hurriedly.

"Shaomei, you only need to be in the top twenty!" Xia Hongyan explained.

In the midst of their discussion, the martial arts competition officially began.

The martial arts competition was determined by drawing lots.

Qin Feng was quite lucky, as his first opponent was only a Blood Refining Ninth Grade Martial Artist.

This Martial Artist was just trying his luck this year and had no intention of becoming a Wuxiucai.

After a few attacks from Qin Feng, he realized that he was no match for Qin Feng and jumped off the stage.

The strength of the second opponent was also not very high.

After just a few rounds, Qin Feng knocked him off the stage.

The competition was very fast-paced. In just over an hour, Qin Feng had already participated in five matches.

Qin Feng easily defeated his opponents in these five matches.

If he won one more match, he would enter the top ten.

"The next match, Qin Feng against Yang Wen!"

The bailiff announced loudly.

Qin Feng also stood up and walked towards the stage.

"Senior Qin, come on! As long as you win, you'll enter the top ten!" Lin Shaomei cheered for Qin Feng.

Lin Shaomei had just finished her own match.

Her luck was even better than Qin Feng's.

She hadn't encountered any decent opponents along the way.

She had already entered the top ten, and combined with her performance yesterday, she had obtained the title of Wuxiucai.

"Okay!"

Qin Feng nodded slightly and walked towards the stage.

There was already a man in brocade standing opposite Qin Feng.

Qin Feng had some impression of this man in brocade.

Except for the first match, where he barely passed the Changchun Withered Wood Technique, the other two were excellent.

In archery, he even hit the bullseye ten times in a row.

"I am Qin Feng!"

Qin Feng arched his hand towards Yang Wen.

"Hmph!"

Yang Wen didn't even look at Qin Feng and just snorted lightly.

"You better step down on your own!"

"If I make a move, you'll be missing limbs!"

Yang Wen's eyes were full of disdain, as if he didn't consider Qin Feng his opponent at all.

"Brother Yang, is this Yang Wen from your family?" Li Yuanfu looked at Yang Changyao beside him.

"Hehe!"

Yang Changyao nodded slightly and said, "This useless person is my nephew!"

Although Yang Changyao said he was useless, there was a smile on his face.

Obviously, he was very satisfied with Yang Wen.

"Brother Yang, I think Yang Wen will definitely defeat this person within five rounds!" Huang Wenyu also spoke up.

"Hehe, five rounds?"

"I don't see it taking more than three rounds!"

Yang Changyao held up three fingers.

Obviously, he valued Yang Wen very much.

The smiles on Huang Wenyu and Li Yuanfu's faces disappeared quickly.

Yang Changyao's face became even more terrifyingly gloomy.

Because at this moment, Qin Feng had already knocked Yang Wen off the stage with a punch.

Yang Wen even spat out several mouthfuls of blood in succession.

"Who is this person?"

Yang Changyao's eyes were full of killing intent.

Huang Wenyu quickly looked at the steward beside him.

"This person is called Qin Feng, a master of the Blood Refining Seventh Layer!"

The steward looked through the information and discovered Qin Feng's registration information.

"This person has never practiced the Eternal Life Withered Tree Technique, not even the first move!"

The steward said while handing Qin Feng's information to Yang Changyao.

After looking through the information, Yang Changyao's face became terrifyingly gloomy.

Qin Feng stood on the stage and arched his hand towards Yang Wen below, saying, "I have learned from you!"

"Hmph!"

Yang Wen spat out two more mouthfuls of blood.

His face became extremely pale.

He never expected that Qin Feng would be so powerful.

With just one move, he knocked him off the stage.

Just a moment ago, he had been mocking Qin Feng, telling him to step down from the stage himself.

Who would have thought that the next second, he himself would be knocked off the stage by Qin Feng.

He didn't even manage to block Qin Feng's move.

"Senior Qin, congratulations!"

Lin Shaomei's face was full of smiles.

Now that Qin Feng has defeated Yang Wen, his overall ranking has entered the top thirty.

He will also automatically receive the title of Martial Scholar.

After an hour, all the competitions came to an end.

After Qin Feng defeated Yang Wen, he did not continue to compete.

In the end, Qin Feng only achieved a ranking of twenty-three and also received the title of Martial Scholar.

Lin Shaomei even rushed to eighth place.

Although Yang Wen was defeated by Qin Feng, he performed well in the previous matches and also obtained a ranking of twenty-seven.

Qin Feng, Lin Shaomei, and others were also brought to the Prefect's Mansion.

"We pay our respects to Prefect Huang!"

Qin Feng, Lin Shaomei, and others bowed to Huang Wenyu above.

"Hehehe, no need to be polite!"

"You are all talented individuals from North Sea City!"

Huang Wenyu had a smile on his face.

"Thank you, Prefect!"

Everyone spoke up.

"Bring the documents to the Martial Scholars!"

Huang Wenyu said with a smile.

As Huang Wenyu's words fell, the constables on the side delivered the documents to Qin Feng and others.

With these documents, Qin Feng and Lin Shaomei officially became recognized individuals.

In the future, even if they meet officials, they don't need to pay respects.

If they can achieve good results in the next year's examination, they can also obtain the title of Martial Jinshi.

If they achieve the title of Martial Zhuangyuan, Martial Bangyan, and Martial Tanhua, they can even reach the sky in one step.

Not only will they be received by the Emperor of Great Wei, but they can also obtain official positions.

They officially step into the officialdom of Great Wei.

"Bring the complete set of Eternal Life Withered Tree Technique to the Martial Scholars!"

Huang Wenyu said again.

"Yes, sir!"

Many constables delivered a copy of the Eternal Life Withered Tree Technique to Qin Feng and others.

"Eternal Life Withered Tree Technique!"

Qin Feng's brows slightly furrowed.

Others may not know what the Eternal Life Withered Tree Technique is.

But Qin Feng knows.

This Eternal Life Withered Tree Technique is not a good technique at all.

It is the Blood Feast technique of the Black Water Cult.

Huang Wenyu gave the Eternal Life Withered Tree Technique to Qin Feng and others, probably wanting to cultivate Blood Feast.

"This technique is the family heritage of the Prime Minister!"

"This technique is extremely powerful!"

"Not only can it increase vitality, but it can also increase lifespan!"

Huang Wenyu looked at everyone and continued, "If anyone can achieve Basic Accomplishment in the Eternal Life Withered Tree Technique before next year's examination, I will recommend you all!"

Upon hearing Huang Wenyu's words, the eyes of many martial artists lit up.

If they have Huang Prefect's recommendation.

Even if their performance in the examination is not good, they can directly become Jinshi.

"By achieving Basic Accomplishment, one can become a Jinshi?"

"Is there such a good thing?"

"I must work hard to cultivate!"

"..."

Many martial scholars were very excited.

They did not expect that achieving Basic Accomplishment in the Eternal Life Withered Tree Technique would bring so many benefits.

Qin Feng carefully looked to the side.

He saw that Lin Shaomei also seemed very excited.

Her hands were tightly clenched.

Seemingly ready to cultivate the Eternal Life Withered Tree Technique.

However, Yang Wen's expression was very calm.

Apparently, he was not attracted by the Eternal Life Withered Tree Technique.

Huang Wenyu smiled as he looked at the martial artists below.

He only made a verbal promise.

Yet it made these martial artists extremely excited.

Moreover, even if these martial artists achieve Basic Accomplishment in the Eternal Life Withered Tree Technique.

What they will receive is not his recommendation at all.

But to become his nourishment.

"Alright, there's nothing else. You may all leave!"

Huang Wenyu waved his hand.

"We take our leave!"

Many martial artists got up and walked outside.

After returning to the estate.

Qin Feng continued to cultivate.

Currently, he is only at the Bone Refining Fifth Grade.

He is still not a match for Huang Wenyu, Li Yuanfu, and others.

He must continue to cultivate in order to defeat Li Yuanfu and Huang Wenyu and protect his family.

Most importantly, he must protect Prince Ning and the people of Hundred Flowers Palace.

They have always wanted to use Liang Weiwei's identity.

"Cultivate! First, cultivate the Azure Cloud Qi Condensation Technique to the Fourth Layer!"

This motivated Qin Feng, plunging him into a new round of arduous cultivation!

Days passed peacefully, and in the blink of an eye, over a month had passed.

On this day, Qin Feng sat cross-legged on the bed, diligently cultivating.

A blue aura surrounded Qin Feng.

In the next moment, this blue aura rushed into Qin Feng's body.

(End of this chapter)