Chapter 33 Cao Zheng joins the gang and heads north to Cangzhou

The brothers had a heart-to-heart talk in Yuncheng and revealed all their souls to each other, which can be said to be sincere.

This is our most powerful strength. If it becomes known to others, we will have less chance of winning against the enemy.

Only then can I trust my brother to my opponent in the most dangerous moment.

Although Cao Jie is not able to exert this kind of power, his brothers all know that his soul is the most peculiar and possesses all kinds of magical abilities.

The song "General's Order - Man's Journey" was even more thought-provoking and touched the hearts of the brothers.

Killing one person is considered a crime, killing ten thousand people is considered a hero.

If you slaughter nine million, you will be called the hero among the heroes.

Who doesn’t want to be the best among the best?
For a moment, ghosts howled, wolves howled, demons danced everywhere, and the house became like a man-eating devil's den. The neighbors were so frightened that they kept silent. Even in the middle of summer, they felt the chill piercing their bones.

After another round of communication, Cao Jie understood everyone's true strength.

The three Ruan brothers and Wu Song have all achieved great success in refining essence, half-step innate cultivation of Qi, and the fifth level of daily spirit formation. Wu Yong has achieved minor success in refining internal organs, the entry level of acquired cultivation of Qi, and the fifth level of daily spirit formation.

As for Cao Jie, he had made some success in refining the essence, but had no success in nourishing the Qi, or in conceiving the spirit.

Even though Wu Yong has reached a high level of spiritual attainment and has made some progress in refining his essence, he is still no match for Cao Jie in a real fight.

Firstly, as a small country teacher, he had no chance to master the magic used by Yunshen; secondly, Cao Jie had the "red stick" bonus of the [Gang Leader] talent, and his fighting skills were superb.

Naturally, he would definitely win against Wu Yong.

Although San Ruan and Wu Song are at the same level, they practice different techniques, and the directions of their physical transformation are naturally very different.

If we really count the levels of realm, Wu Song is actually slightly higher. Not only has he mastered the art of flesh refining and achieved enormous strength of flesh and spirit, he has also mastered the art of tendon refining and courage refining.

Skin, flesh, tendons, bones and internal organs have already become three major gates.

However, the three Ruan clans only had two major branches.

According to them, as long as the "skin, flesh, tendons, bones and internal organs" are fully developed, they can reach the state of "perfection" of the physical body.

If one can refine his essence to perfection, his life span will be 150 years. He will have his blood replaced and his hair removed, and his blood will be refined like mercury, so his physical strength will not decline until his death.

The soul and qi and blood merge into one, becoming pure yang, and the body has a special premonition of danger.

In addition, the spirit of the boxing was highly condensed and could break all evil methods. The blood and energy covered an area of ​​dozens of feet, and no ghosts or yang souls could get close to it.

After a full-strength punch, all physical strength is restored in a breath. The thrown iron spear explodes through the air and can kill people from eight hundred or a thousand steps away.

Even after cremation, some of the bones will not melt, but will be burned into diamond-like, extremely hard, and exquisitely translucent beads. These are the essence of the bones and are also the best material for the masters of the divine power to practice magic tools.

For practitioners like Cao Jie who do not have the true inheritance of life and soul, refining essence is the easiest way of practice. Nourishing qi and conceiving spirit requires a very high level of understanding and talent.

Since he hasn't figured out how to refine essence, Cao Jie naturally won't spend energy on nourishing Qi and nurturing the spirit. It is better to master one thing than to master three.

With the "Red Stick" talent, Cao Jie believes that his future combat power will be able to catch up with Tian Gang.

Maybe he is not as good as Wu Song, but he should be more than enough to fight Lei Heng!
Actual combat during the day and dual combat at night, every day is fulfilling and enjoyable.

On this day, the sun was scorching hot, and the crops in the fields were half-burnt. Young Marquis Wen Lu Fang rode his horse at full speed from Liangshan to Yuncheng under the scorching sun.

"Brother, Alex Fong really wants to kill you."

Wearing a bright red cloak, Alex Fong looks particularly heroic.

"Brother Lu Fang, why are you traveling under the scorching sun on such a hot day? Jinlian, go get some mung bean soup from Liangshui Town..."

"Brother, it's okay. Village Chief Wang received a letter from Mr. Chai, inviting you to the Henghai Prefecture in Cangzhou. I have nothing to do in the village, so I came here in person. Actually, I miss you, too."

"Master Chai has written to urge me several times, so I really need to go."

Cao Jie nodded. He was short of money now. This big landlord and businessman had invited him again and again. So he decided to go to Cangzhou with reluctance.

Moreover, considering the time, Lin Chong should have been exiled to Cangzhou!

'Maybe!'

Lin Chong is a man with high martial arts ability, but he is too submissive. He will only resist when he is forced into a desperate situation. If I save Mrs. Lin at that time, I am not afraid that he will not surrender and be used by me.

"Sister-in-law Xie Jinlian, gurgling gurgling..."

Lu Fang picked up the mung bean soup that had just been taken out of the well, drank half of it in one breath, and sighed, "Wow! It feels so good!"

"Drink slowly, there's more if it's not enough," said Xiao Jinlian.

"Sister-in-law, that's enough. By the way, brother, if you want to go to Cangzhou, take me with you! Since the last time brother went up the mountain, the attitude of the village leader Wang towards brothers Song Wan and Zhu Gui has improved a lot, and they no longer argue about many things. In the past few months, brother has given him so many medicines that his wife is pregnant..."

"Oh! Madam Wang is pregnant?"

Hearing the word "pregnant", Xiao Jinlian reached out and touched her belly. She had been watered so many times, but there was still no movement. She couldn't help but feel sad: You are such a loser. I can't let that slut Poxi get it first...

"Ok!"

Has Wang Lun accepted his fate?

Forget it, never mind him, he is already the monkey in the palm of your hand, he can’t do anything, just let him be controlled by you.

Just leave it to Wu Yong to train!
Looking at Lu Fang's expectant eyes, Cao Jie patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "Okay! This time we go to Cangzhou, we should go there and come back quickly. You are good at archery and horse riding, so it would be great for you to accompany me."

"Thank you, brother! I've been so idle in the mountains that I'm almost growing mushrooms."

"You! You just lack a sparring partner. The Fang Tian Hua Ji is not easy to learn. Although you are good at refining your spirit, your halberd skills are not perfect. You need to work harder."

"My brother is right, but there is no one on the mountain to teach me how to do things. Even if I want to improve, it will be difficult!"

"There will be..."

Cao Jie once again thought of "Sai Rengui" and Guo Sheng. Both of them were late bloomers and worth cultivating.

This time the journey was much simpler. I just called the County Magistrate Heshi and a clerk delivered the pass to the mansion in the afternoon.

Cao Jie, the three Ruan brothers, Lu Fang and the other five people rode their horses at full speed and set off early or late. They arrived at Cao Zheng's country hotel the next day.

"Second brother, why didn't you pass by my door last time? I thought you didn't go back to Yuncheng! Who would have thought that your fame would spread here. Yan Wangdi and Xiao Mengde are really extravagant."

The weather was too hot, and Cao was enjoying the cool under a big tree. When he saw Cao Jie galloping towards him on horseback, he jumped up excitedly and held Cao Jie's hand tightly.

"Brother Cao Zheng, I kept you waiting for a long time when we returned from Liangshanpo in the east last time. This time we are going to Cangzhou and specially come to your store to rest for a night."

"Brother, we can't miss this opportunity. I, Cao Zheng, know that I only have the skill to slaughter animals. If you don't mind, I am willing to follow you, no matter what happens."

"Brother Cao Zheng, your skill in butchering an ox is amazing. Even my seventh brother said it was amazing. How could I despise you? But if you leave with me, what will happen to my sister-in-law?"

"This..." Cao Zheng was conflicted.

He is actually a very family-oriented man. In Water Margin, he took the path of becoming a bandit in the mountains because he really couldn't survive.

When he arrived at Liangshan, he only worked as a slaughterer of animals, and he did his job diligently.

If he had any ambition to do something, and had Lin Chong as his mentor, and friendships with Lu Zhishen, Wu Song, and Yang Zhi, how could he be ranked 81st?

Cao Jie had long planned to take in the "ghost chef", so he said, "How about this! I'm going to open a hotel in Yuncheng, and Wu Song's elder brother Wu Dalang will be the chef. Brother Cao Zheng and his wife-in-law, why don't you come and help?"

"That's great. Please wait a moment, brother. I'll ask my brother-in-law and wife to pack their luggage..."

Cao Zheng was also a man of swift and decisive actions. After he arranged for his wife, he took the skinning knife and followed Cao Jie to Cangzhou.

Cao Jie brought Lin Chong's registered disciple with him, in case he met Master Lin, he would be of use.

A group of strong men are traveling together, so no thief would dare to show up along the way.

We didn't have to travel through the wild mountains and hills, and arrived in Cangzhou safely.

This is the frontier, the frontier position against the Liao Kingdom, so security is naturally strict.

Fortunately, the travel permits were complete, Cao Jie was not stingy with money, and he also had a letter from Mr. Chai, so officials of all ranks gave him face.

The group passed through without much trouble and arrived at the manor of Mr. Chai in Henghai County, Cangzhou...

(End of this chapter)