17: County City [seeking for further reading]

"Hold on tight, I'm speeding up!"

"Hup!"

My Second Uncle raised his hand, and the leather whip cracked against the horse, instantly increasing its speed.

A strong wind buffeted his face, but Han Li remained as steady as an old dog.

The horse galloped forward, and Han Family Village gradually disappeared from his sight… They rode at full speed, crossing mountains and valleys.

As dusk fell, the two arrived at a county town.

Baishui County.

This was a county town several hundred li from Changshan County.

Its size was similar to Changshan County.

Upon reaching the county gate, Han Li dismounted, and my Second Uncle walked ahead, leading the horse into the town.

They arrived at an inn in the town, booked two rooms, and after dinner, Han Li returned to his room to rest.

A day of travel, for his Physique, was nothing.

Inside the room, Han Li looked out the window; people came and went on the distant street.

"Wait a little longer, until my Second Uncle rests, then I'll go out and have a look."

...Night completely fell, and lights rose in Baishui County.

The Wu Dynasty had no curfew, and the night was open for travel.

Leaving the inn, Han Li casually asked someone for directions and then headed towards South Street.

Han Li didn't wander much, choosing a Medicinal Pill shop to purchase the Medicinal Pills he needed.

Tiger Soul Pills and Body Tempering Pills.

He bought ten of each.

Twenty Medicinal Pills were enough for his use.

After purchasing the Medicinal Pills, Han Li returned directly to the inn.

Taking a Body Tempering Pill, Han Li began to Cultivate in his room.

Cultivating Fierce Tiger Fist would produce strange noises, so Han Li simply focused on Cultivating Divine Travel Eight Desolations instead.

Illusions appeared in various corners of the room.

Illusions overlapped!

The medicinal power of the Body Tempering Pill was also being absorbed by him little by little... The next day, early in the morning, Han Li and my Second Uncle ate breakfast at the inn and then set off again.

Leaving Baishui County, they got on the main road and galloped once more.

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Time flew by; a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Qingzhou, Qingyun Prefecture, outside the tall prefectural city, two figures appeared among the crowd.

After a month of traveling, crossing thousands of mountains and rivers, and traversing multiple regions, Han Li and my Second Uncle finally arrived at the prefectural city of Qingyun Prefecture.

This was the main city of Qingyun Prefecture.

It was also the first city in the entire Qingyun Prefecture.

Qingyun City!

Compared to Changshan County, it was like heaven and earth.

The ten-zhang high city walls, black in color, gleamed with a metallic luster.

From afar, it looked like a colossal black iron beast, prostrate on the ground, with a majestic Aura.

The city gate was also three zhang high, with an endless flow of people, showcasing the city's prosperity.

Within a month, Han Li had experienced several cities, but such a majestic grand city was his first.

Changshan County, in comparison, was completely like a village.

The difference was not just a little bit.

However, as the capital city of Qingyun Prefecture, such grandeur was to be expected.

If the capital city itself was lacking, one could imagine how poor the entire Qingyun Prefecture would be.

At the city gate, there were soldiers specifically responsible for guarding it.

Entering the city was charged per person.

Ten copper coins per person.

The entry fee alone was an astronomical figure every day.

"How is it, what do you think of this place?"

My Second Uncle led the horse, speaking as he walked.

"It's very good, majestic and with the dignity of a capital city." Han Li nodded.

My Second Uncle smiled, saying, "Haha, in all of Qingzhou, only the other five prefectural cities can compare to it. Qingyun City can be called the head of the six prefectures, and it's also the birthplace of Qingzhou."

"Second Uncle, have you been living in Qingyun City all these years?"

Han Li blinked, asking as he walked.

My Second Uncle nodded, saying, "Exactly. A big city has its advantages, and doing business is also more convenient."

"If you fail the assessment, it doesn't matter. You can do business with me; at least you won't have to worry about food and drink." My Second Uncle smiled.

Han Li nodded... After paying the entry fee, Han Li followed my Second Uncle into the city.

The wide streets, paved with a white jade-like stone, were wide enough for six large carriages to drive abreast.

Tall buildings soared. Entering Qingyun City, Han Li surprisingly felt a sense of returning to modern times.

This world was not as backward as he had imagined.

The prosperity of the grand city was no less than in his previous life; it just lacked technology.

What it had was only the Martial Dao evolved to its extreme.

Skyscrapers stood endlessly.

The main street seemed to stretch without end.

The entire Qingyun City was astonishingly large.

The crowd was like a sea, coming and going, showcasing a prosperous era.

However, having seen much of the world, Han Li quickly calmed down.

Entering the city, various novel things caught his eye.

"Such a super-large city should have Cultivation Techniques for sale, right?"

As he walked, Han Li pondered.

Qingyun City, such a prosperous city, certainly could not be compared to a small town like Changshan County.

A super-large city of this scale would definitely have Cultivation Techniques for sale.

"Let's talk about it after the assessment. If I can't enter Qingyuan Sect, then I'll get one. It doesn't matter if it's a bit expensive."

Han Li made up his mind and followed my Second Uncle forward.

He wouldn't consider the Cultivation Technique issue now. If he passed Qingyuan Sect's assessment, he wouldn't need to worry about Cultivation Techniques. If he didn't pass, then he would figure out a way.

He had money.

Although he had bought some Medicinal Pills, the bulk of his money remained untouched; he still had half of his gold leaves left.

If he entered Qingyuan Sect, he would naturally have Cultivation Techniques.

Everything would have to wait until the assessment was over... Leaving the main street, passing through seven or eight alleys, turning four or five streets, finally, my Second Uncle led Han Li to the entrance of a courtyard.

This was a residence, not large, but to have such a residence in a prosperous grand city like Qingyun City was not simple.

Entering the residence, Han Li looked around.

The residence had a separate courtyard, planted with some flowers and plants, giving it an elegant feel.

There were a total of six rooms, a separate kitchen, and a backyard.

Although not large.

Its scale was still considerable.

"This is my home. Don't be too formal; just treat it as your own home. I'm the only one living here for now, so it's very spacious."

My Second Uncle tied up the horse and spoke to Han Li.

"Mm."

Han Li nodded.

"You've been traveling for a month, so you must be tired. Rest for two days, and in two days, I'll take you to the assessment grounds of Qingyuan Sect."

My Second Uncle said.

Han Li nodded.

Along the way, he had also inquired. Qingyuan Sect's assessment grounds were not within the city but outside, about forty to fifty li away.

Qingyuan Sect's main base was also within Qingyun City's territory, but also outside the city.

And Qingyuan Sect's enterprises were boundless; its affiliated businesses spread throughout Qingzhou.

At least one-third of the enterprises in the entire Qingyun City belonged to Qingyuan Sect.

It not only had a long Legacy but also a profound foundation, making it a top-tier existence among the Martial Dao Schools in Qingzhou.

Its influence even expanded to other states...

Under my Second Uncle's arrangements, Han Li chose a room to stay in.

After dinner, my Second Uncle went out. Before leaving, he also gave Han Li a key, cautioning him that he could go out and look around but not to go too far.

Han Li kept it in mind.

In his room, he sat on the edge of the bed, and with a thought, he opened his panel.

name: Han Li.

Realm: Body Tempering Seventh Level!

martial arts: Fierce Tiger Fist (Perfection)! Divine Travel Eight Desolations (Major Achievement 2%)

skill: Archery (Perfection)!

Heaven and Earth Demon Seed: (Level 1 82%)

Divine Ability: Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound (First Realm 91%)

"I've reached Major Achievement. Once I Breakthrough to Perfection from Major Achievement, my Divine Travel Eight Desolations will be able to derive a Divine Ability!"

Looking at the panel, Han Li's eyes flashed with brilliance.

"Swish—!"

His figure flashed, and in the next instant, illusions appeared in various corners of the room.

Sixteen illusions!

This was the change after his Divine Travel Eight Desolations broke through to Major Achievement.

When activating Divine Travel Eight Desolations, Han Li could also feel a special flow of Qi, forming an Aura based on the illusions.

However, having just entered Major Achievement, this Aura was not strong.

Continuous Cultivation could enhance the Aura, making his speed even faster.