Chapter 152: Chapter 114: Difficult Roads, Many Forks, Where to Go Now

"I still haven’t asked for your esteemed name, brother."

Chen Ping casually responded, but upon hearing this, was momentarily taken aback.

This guy is quite the social expert, connecting with everyone he meets, yet somehow doesn’t come across as annoying.

However, taking meeting some beauty once as a lifelong goal is somewhat unconventional.

Either he’s reckless or he’s confident and bold beyond measure.

"Esteemed name? I’m just a simple man, my name is Xiongba."

The man replied with a simple smile.

He was two meters tall, broad-shouldered with a wide waist, bushy brows, and large eyes; his square nose and wide mouth instantly gave off a non-villainous vibe.

Chen Ping suddenly clapped his hands, "Great name. Does Brother Xiong perhaps know the Three-Point Essence Qi?"

"What Three-Point Essence Qi?" Xiongba scratched his head and shook it, "I only know the Five Dragon Saber, cultivated some basic Inner Qi, nothing impressive."

Currently, he felt the turmoil in the world and wanted to follow a bright lord but to no avail. However, it’s said that Fairy Fang Qingzhu from South Sea Purple Bamboo Forest has appeared, carrying the Azure Dragon Seal to visit the bright lord of the world...

Though this simple man’s judgment may be poor and his nature too straightforward, making him easily deceived, following Fairy Qingzhu is surely right.

The Three Immortal Islands overseas are linked to the fortune of the Central Plains. Every time their new generation appears, it stirs up intense waves, either causing chaos or bringing peace to the world."

He mentioned this, then seemed to recall something, enthusiastically waved to the side, "Look, just met a brother named Du Jingyun, his Sword Technique is extraordinary.

We hit it off immediately, and he is also going to Xingqing Prefecture to try his luck, hoping to catch Fairy Fang’s favor and gain some fortune."

A young man in a scholar’s robe approached, with a long sword on his back.

This person had long, thin eyebrows, slightly thin lips, and a somewhat gloomy expression...

Upon hearing Xiongba’s greeting, he forced a smile, but it looked worse than crying.

’Well, that name is not simple either.’

Chen Ping’s heart stirred.

"I am Chen Ping, a wandering Jianghu person with unremarkable Sword Technique. Does Brother Xiong want to find a caravan to travel to Xingqing Prefecture together?"

He glanced at the Tongfu Carriage and Horse Shop, seeing people loudly shouting and others replying, it seemed like they were gathering to travel together.

Could something have happened along this route?

These days, Chen Ping had been recovering from injuries, and to better play his current role as a new talent in the Jianghu, he hadn’t proactively sought out any information.

Admittedly, as a Jianghu person with Martial Arts skills, as long as you don’t cause trouble, trouble won’t come to you.

People from all trades seeing those with swords and knives will speak more kindly.

After peacefully passing a few days like this, even his Little Cyan Bird following him had grown a bit chubby.

Estimating the storm had passed and his injuries had healed, Chen Ping couldn’t suppress his impatience to acquire the subsequent Body Refining Fundamental Technique and wanted to set out.

At this moment, he rarely encountered a gregarious martial artist, so he sought him for information.

"Absolutely. How about Chen brother joins our group? See that old man over there? I heard he’s the Cui Family’s external affairs manager.

The Cui Family caravan encountered the Greed Wolf Chaotic Army this time, fought a battle, and lost some good hands, so they’re looking to recruit in Yuanxi County to traverse Youx Mountain Ghost Cry Forest."

"Cui Family indeed being part of the Celestial South Clan, wealthy and generous, they can afford to pay silver, don’t care about competence level, as long as one has some skills they’ll recruit.

Moreover, the recruitment doesn’t require a long-term contract, just accompanying along the way, and one can earn fifty taels of silver. On the road, if one showcases their skills, they may even earn a hundred taels of patterned silver."

As soon as Xiongba finished speaking,

Du Jingyun beside him looked over with a slightly scrutinizing gaze, speaking softly, "I see Brother Chen has an extraordinary temperament, with Qi flowing smoothly, certainly a rare Grandmaster."

With your addition, the chance of our trio being hired would greatly increase, how about we all go together?"

"Sounds good."

Chen Ping laughed, "I’d love that. I’ve just set out into Jianghu, spending lavishly, so my purse is empty. Earning some silver is a good thing.

Does Brother Xiong know if there are any dangers around Ghost Cry Forest that require such a large-scale effort from the Cui Family?"

"This matter can’t be discussed without mentioning the Hidden Dragon List. Have you heard of Tian Qi?"

Xiongba led the two towards the carriage and horse shop, turned and asked.

"Is he very famous?"

Chen Ping looked confused.

"Oh, extremely famous, you haven’t heard of him..."

Xiongba got excited at this mention.

His eyes shone, mouth spitting fervently.

He patted his forehead, "Oh, I forgot, Chen brother has just emerged, hasn’t mingled in Jianghu yet, not hearing of Tian Qi isn’t unusual.

Speaking of this person, he came from the underclass, like us similar in class, actually no, even lower, he was a beggar...

A hero doesn’t question origins, one shouldn’t underestimate him for being a beggar.

This person is truly remarkable, even as a beggar, he toppled Seven-Colored Hall, rescuing countless orphaned girls. Where righteousness lies, not caring for life or death, he stood alone against a gang...

He solo with a sword nearly stunned Seven-Colored Hall, continuously slashing top masters like Zhuang Hongyi and Dong Jinzhong.

Crushing a medium-sized gang connecting the Three Prefectures to the brink of collapse, it hasn’t recovered even now."

"Indeed impressive."

Chen Ping listened to Xiongba’s nonstop praise of Tian Qi, almost feeling embarrassed.

Fortunately, he reminded himself of his current identity, quickly letting his eyes gleam, performing admiration for such a renowned figure.

Praise, more praise.

What else is being said in Jianghu?