Zhao Changhe returned to Yangzhou City in a daze.

The matter of transforming his meridians was too important to him, to the point where his mind was more chaotic than usual, and he was absent-minded all the way. It wasn't until he returned to the city and heard the bustling noise of the city that he snapped out of it, criticizing himself for not being calm enough.

So don't laugh at others for being foolish to believe in cults and scams. It's just a matter of whether or not it touches what you care about the most.

In fact, if you think about it carefully, even someone as powerful as Cui Wenjing believes that only heavenly treasures can't be changed, and Tang Wanzhuang, who controls the country's martial resources, also avoids the topic. How could it be something that can be easily solved by a martial arts sect like this? Even if it is possible, the price is basically unbearable.

Either they really have some treasures, but you have to completely become their dog in order to use these resources, which is unlikely. A higher possibility is pure deception. When you have desires, your guard will naturally be slowly broken, step by step sliding into the abyss, unable to struggle free.

Listening to Wan Dongliu and Gui Gong talking last night, mentioning the control of secret techniques, combined with today's mention of "someone will come to pass on the law," it is basically certain that a celestial lady will come to accompany him in passing on the teachings and imparting the liquid... He naturally wouldn't forcefully refuse when he had demands.

And this kind of dual cultivation and replenishment secret technique mostly has the effect of soul control, or there is a way to make you extremely obsessed and unable to leave, most likely it is this kind of routine.

Zhao Changhe laughed at himself and thought that he still had some value...

While he was contemplating, a voice suddenly came from above his right side: "The one riding a horse under the bridge, is it the bloodthirsty Asura Zhao Changhe?"

Zhao Changhe turned his head to look, but it was a restaurant. There were no walls or windows upstairs, it was an open hall for guests to drink and enjoy the view. A young man stood on the railing, looking down with a disdainful expression.

A man named Wan Dongliu hurriedly ran up from behind him, pulling him anxiously: "Brother Tang, let's be civil...”

It seemed that Wan Dongliu invited this person to dinner, but when he saw Zhao Changhe passing by under the bridge, he went crazy and came to provoke him.

Zhao Changhe said indifferently, "I am Zhao Changhe, but not an Asura. And you are?"

The young man arrogantly said, "I am Tang Buqi from Suzhou."

"Got it." Zhao Changhe waved his hand. "You're twenty-four years old and ranked 102nd on the Qianlong List. You should learn more from your sister instead of coming out to drink flower wine."

"Sister?" The young man choked for a moment and said woodenly, "Tang Chancellor is my cousin."

"Cough, cough, cough..." Zhao Changhe almost choked on his own saliva. He inexplicably thought of Cui Yuanyang and wondered why she didn't have a higher seniority. It would be more fun if a bunch of white-bearded old men called her aunt. Well, maybe she really does, just haven't seen it.

The random thought flashed through his mind, and he joked, "Good nephew, Yangzhou is a place for adults to have fun. Go back and drink milk."

Tang Buqi angrily said, "You insolent person! Watch my sword!"

A spring water suddenly fell from the sky and headed straight for Zhao Changhe on his horse.

The railing of the restaurant was crowded with people, and pedestrians around stopped and craned their necks to watch.

This was a rare battle between heroes in the Qianlong List! It was a sight to behold!

"Wan Xiong," someone in the restaurant said, "why does this Tang guy's sword look so slow? I can dodge it."

Wan Dongliu smiled and sipped his wine without answering.

There was no need to answer, because the person hadn't finished speaking, and Zhao Changhe's Longque suddenly unsheathed from his back and struck beside Tang Buqi's sword, making a crisp sound of metal clashing.

When they looked closely, the sword and the knife clearly collided, as if Tang Buqi had changed his sword technique on the spot and gave it to Zhao Changhe.

The restaurant instantly buzzed with noise.

This battle between the 88th ranked on the Xuan Guan and the 102nd ranked was already incomprehensible to most people!

Tang Buqi couldn't withstand the force in mid-air and flew back, landing steadily on the restaurant's railing. He stared sharply at Zhao Changhe below, his disdain disappearing and replaced with seriousness.

This person actually saw through the Spring Water Sword Technique at a glance... His knife technique, I don't know if it's an illusion, but it seems to have a bit of the Tang family's style?

The person who had asked Wan Dongliu about the slow sword technique was dumbfounded. Knowing that if he took this sword, his throat might already be a bloody hole. He looked at Tang Buqi's back with some awe and asked Wan Dongliu in a low voice, "Wan Xiong, how do you explain this sword and knife?"

Wan Dongliu smiled and said, "The Spring Water Sword Technique is unpredictable. If you can see through the technique, you are also among the top in the Xuan Guan. Moreover, Tang Xiong's sword has its own unique style, already having the demeanor of a master. Even if I were to receive it, it would be very embarrassing."

Tang Buqi heard this and nodded slightly to show his gratitude, indicating that he accepted this gesture.

After all, he was forced back by a knife, and everyone knew he was at a disadvantage. Being told this by Wan Dongliu actually saved him some face.

Wan Dongliu continued, "And Zhao Xiong's knife can break through illusions and directly target the essence. This is a combat sensitivity that comes from bloody battles in the martial world, not something ordinary people can compare to. What's more commendable is that Zhao Xiong seems to have grasped the balance between strength and softness. In my opinion, the 88th rank on the Qianlong List is too low for him, he should be ranked higher."

Zhao Changhe glanced at him and smiled, indicating his gratitude.

Helping me show off, right? Otherwise, I don't want to hurt Tang Buqi's nephew. This knife doesn't seem very powerful, and this show-off can't be done. It would be nice to have a surprised passerby comment on it...

Although the last sentence may or may not have a malicious intent to remind others that Zhao Changhe is no longer the same, it is difficult to judge.

Zhao Changhe's thoughts shifted, and he smiled and rode away, "Good nephew, your sword is not bad, it still needs some polishing."

Tang Buqi angrily said, "If I hear you disrespecting my elders again, we won't stop until one of us is dead!"

So it's because I teased his aunt a few times before that this kid came to cause trouble for the sake of his elders' dignity... Your aunt doesn't even care, why are you bothered... But this reason is fine. Zhao Changhe waved his hand indifferently and left leisurely, disappearing into the streets and alleys in the blink of an eye.

But he found that he had overestimated these young masters. Shortly after leaving, a middle-aged man blocked his path at the end of the street: "Wanted criminal, riding a horse through the bustling city, engaging in armed combat... Would you like to come with us to the Town Demon Division?"

"... "So this Tang Buqi not only tangled with him, but also secretly ordered the Town Demon Division to take him. Did he enter a modern city or something? Zhao Changhe was speechless.

Originally, he was planning to find out about the Town Demon Division's situation, but he couldn't openly ask where the Town Demon Division was going, so he couldn't implement his plan. Now it seems that he doesn't need to implement it anymore. It's uncertain whether the Town Demon Division here is reliable or not.

"My wanted order has been revoked, and now my identity is the same as an ordinary person. If I will be arrested for engaging in armed combat, then what about Tang Buqi's provocation? Is the Town Demon Division serving the court or the Tang family?" The middle-aged man sighed helplessly, looked around at the onlookers in the distance, and said, "It is the first chancellor who gives face to the Cui family, but it does not mean that you are innocent. Moreover, you have a criminal background and entered the city for what? It is the duty of this division to clarify."

"I entered the city for the Yangzhou scenery and the local people." Zhao Changhe changed the topic, not wanting to bother with it. "Now that I have seen it, the scenery is good, but the people are ordinary."

The middle-aged man sighed helplessly and suddenly transmitted his voice: "The Maitreya Sect has a mental illusion technique that will make you feel that they are trustworthy and reliable people. Be careful and don't trust it easily."

Zhao Changhe was stunned for a moment, still wearing a dissatisfied expression on his face, and rode away.

So this person turned out to be a trusted confidante of Tang Wanzhuang. He probably knew about his "spy" identity and wanted to find an opportunity to communicate with him. It also complied with Tang Buqi's request to show off openly.

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This city... it seems that everyone is living very tired, whether they are righteous or evil, they are all acting.

Dark clouds gathered in the sky, making it hard for everyone to breathe.

Meanwhile, Yue Hongling followed Zhao Changhe into the city and when Zhao Changhe was being confronted by Tang Buqi, she didn't want to be discovered by Wan Dongliu and others who were following behind. After a moment of contemplation, she went to the Xiaoxiang Pavilion first.

After a brief investigation, she quickly discovered several women with strong Maitreya Sect aura who were happily changing clothes.

Among them, one was particularly tall and handsome, with slightly exaggerated makeup, exuding a vigorous aura. Several brothel keepers smiled as they helped her put on a red warrior costume and tied up her hair. They said, "Look at this appearance, isn't it exactly like Yue Hongling?"

Yue Hongling had to admit that it really looked like her.

The woman named Nianhua Tianv said, "The main point is that it's difficult to learn this kind of vigor. We are not that type... Besides, if we really get intimate with him, what should our attitude be? We can't hide it."

"It doesn't matter, his mind is full of meridian matters at the moment. Having a girl he secretly loves to comfort him and teach him the teachings, he will only sink deeper into it. Besides, what does Yue Hongling look like in bed, he doesn't know either. Even if you are more enchanting, it's because he likes you," the brothel keepers said with a smile.

Yue Hongling: "..."

What can be tolerated and what cannot be tolerated? You guys not only want to impersonate, but even want to make Zhao Changhe think he is having an affair with Yue Hongling!

Nianhua Tianv adjusted herself in front of the mirror and smiled, "It does look quite similar. Even I can hardly tell."

Everyone laughed, "Besides, how well does he really know Yue Hongling? With the secret technique, a little guidance, he won't be able to tell. It is said that he is currently being stopped by Tang Buqi on the bridge and fighting. You might as well wait for him in his room. When that door is pushed open, the girl he secretly loves will be sitting there. The young man's heart will probably melt."

Everyone happily sent Nianhua Tianv into Zhao Changhe's room and scattered.

Nianhua Tianv was in the room, comparing herself to Yue Hongling's gestures. Suddenly, her vision blurred, and she seemed to see another Yue Hongling in the mirror.

She turned her head in shock and looked, but everything went black in front of her, and she lost consciousness.

Zhao Changhe returned to the Xiaoxiang Pavilion with a mind full of thoughts and pushed open his room door.

Yue Hongling was sitting at the table pouring and drinking tea. When she saw him enter, she smiled slightly, "You're back?"

Damn it, this illusion is too lifelike! Zhao Changhe's heart was pounding, this looks so much like Yue Hongling!

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PS: I'll add another chapter tonight~ around 12 o'clock.

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