READ NOVEL ONLINE Chapter 96 Yongzhou Elites
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"Since the Heavenly Bow Technique is like this, what about the Sky Flipping Seal?"
Shen Qing licked his dry lips, unable to help but feel a bit of anticipation.
He briefly recalled and mobilized the spiritual power within his body.
Under his intentional movement, the Qi Sea turned turbulent, countless strands of spiritual power erupted as if about to break free from the body's restraints.
Shen Qing no longer hesitated; he formed the Sky Flipping Seal with his hands. Instantly, the spiritual power surrounding him boiled over, transforming into a vast force that converged in his palms.
He pressed down with both hands, and the power of mastery of the Sky Flipping Seal exploded with a roar.
The sky and earth changed color as the force of heaven and earth he invoked formed into a massive Sky Flipping Seal, bearing an apocalyptic momentum as it slammed down into the void.
With one strike, it was as if the sky collapsed and the earth overturned, mountains and rivers reversed.
A gigantic rock in the distance, the size of Xiao Shan, could not withstand such power and was directly shattered.
Countless fragments tumbled down like rain.
Shen Qing stared at the scene before him, eyes wide in disbelief.
He looked down, dumbfounded, at his own palms.
If this Sky Flipping Seal had hit a person's flesh, the one struck would undoubtedly be shattered to pieces, dying a horrific death.
"If I could add the power of Nine Revolutions Mysterious Skill, burst forth tenfold, now even facing that snake demon, I wouldn't be entirely without a chance to retaliate."
Shen Qing, slightly pale, had excitement and satisfaction flickering in his eyes.
"It's just a pity that behind this powerful attack, there's also a high consumption of spiritual power. My current cultivation can't support such moves. Using it once or twice would leave me exhausted."
"I must breakthrough to the Dan Realm quickly."
Shen Qing murmured to himself, having made some decisions in his heart.
The setting sun was like blood, evening clouds filled the sky.
Watching as the sun slowly sunk below the horizon, Shen Qing didn't linger long in place before mounting his horse to return.
Upon arriving home, as usual, he consumed nourishing items and after a medicinal bath, began to meditate, using the Wish Power Pearl to enhance his cultivation.
At his current realm, he rarely slept as he once did, with the sleep of ordinary people occurring only occasionally.
Most of the time, he meditated instead.
Come the next morning, as dawn broke and the sky gradually turned gold,
the gentle golden light of the morning sun filtered through the window slats onto Shen Qing's handsome face, giving it a faint golden glow, adding a transcendent and rarefied aura.
Shen Qing slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air and opened his eyes, filled with an unprecedented strength and vitality.
Every time he used the Wish Power Pearl to meditate, refining his spiritual power, it invigorated him, leaving him in an unprecedented good state after concluding his meditation.
"Almost there, time to prepare to go to the county government."
Currently, the Prefectural Governor spoke of leaving retreat, or more plainly, recovering from a major illness.
Although he mentioned no grand banquet or elaborate event, as a subordinate, Shen Qing knew better than to show up empty-handed.
Thus, he took a Yuye Qionghua Dan from home to bring along.
This elixir wasn't common in Yongzhou, but not extremely rare either.
In a bustling place like the Capital City, it was still practical.
In terms of value, it was just right for someone like Shen Qing, who stood as a rising power in the aristocracy.
Bearing gifts, Shen Qing did not delay and headed straight for the county government.
The Prefectural Governor's residence was located at the very core of Yongzhou, occupying two streets, quite sizeable.
When Shen Qing arrived, it was peak time and the area before the government was bustling, reminiscent of a market.
Carriages from various households came and went incessantly, each carrying heavy gift boxes, handled with care by servants from these families, transported one by one into the deep gates of the county government.
These were evidently vehicles of moguls like the Thirteen Lines and other commercial giants.
Shen Qing stood outside this array of carriages, undisturbed by the scene before him.
With a calm face, he stepped forward to announce himself to the guards at the gate, his voice clear and strong: "I am the Chief Officer of the Guardian Martial Department, Shen Qing, here to pay respects to Lord Governor upon hearing of his exit from retreat."
The guard, upon hearing this, sized up Shen Qing, noticing his extraordinary demeanor, dared not slight him, and promptly informed the Chang Sui.
Shortly, a kindly-faced Chang Sui in blue robes hurried over, bowed slightly to Shen Qing, and politely said: "Lord Shen, please follow me."
Shen Qing nodded, handing over his gift to the Prefectural Governor's servant to register his name.
Then he followed the Chang Sui, passing through complex courtyards and winding corridors, arriving before a spacious and bright hall.
The Chang Sui stopped, speaking softly: "Lord Shen, please wait here while I go announce your presence."
With that, the Chang Sui turned and entered the hall.
Standing outside, Shen Qing faintly heard murmured conversations within the hall, indicating quite a few people were already present.
Inside, these people should be the Family Heads of the Thirteen Noble Families and other prominent dignitaries of Yongzhou City.
Here gathered what could be said to be the wealthiest and most powerful of Yongzhou's cultivators.
Shen Qing didn't have to wait long.
Shortly after, the Chang Sui reappeared, smiling, and gestured for Shen Qing to enter: "Mr. Shen, Lord Governor invites you in."
Shen Qing tidied his attire, stepped over the hall threshold, and entered with a composed expression.
Inside the county office, lights shone brightly.
Bai Mu, the Prefectural Governor, was seated at the main seat, his black hair not yet frosted, his complexion slightly pale with a sickly appearance. Yet, his broad shoulders and long arms, even so, with his burly stature emanated an undeniable forcefulness.
Below the main seat, two rows of chairs were meticulously arranged, seating the Family Heads of the Thirteen Noble Families and prominent county officials.
Shen Qing scanned the area, noticing several seats were unfilled, indicating many had yet to arrive.
Among the many seated figures, he caught sight of Huang Furo.
Today, she wore official attire with a black belt at the waist, sitting quietly behind a middle-aged man with a stern face.
Upon closer inspection, Huang Furo and this middle-aged man bore similarities in appearance.
One could easily deduce that this middle-aged man was likely Huangfu Chuan, the Family Patriarch and Huang Furo's father.
Huangfu Chuan seemed to sense Shen Qing's gaze and smiled slightly, nodding in greeting.
Shen Qing nodded back in response.
Withdrawing his gaze, he stepped forward, neither obsequious nor arrogant, and cupped his hands in salute: "Subordinate Chief Officer of Guardian Martial Department, Shen Qing, heard you exited retreat and came to pay his respects to you, my lord."
Bai Mu, seated at the chief position, lowered his gaze and smiled: "I've heard of your deeds during my retreat, a paragon among the young in the county office."
Shen Qing quickly bowed his head: "My lord flatters me, I am merely a martial artist, undeserving of such high praise. Grateful for the opportunity to be here today."
"Haha, Chief Officer Shen is too modest. You truly are a young talent with a promising future."
Shen Qing repeatedly humbly expressed unworthiness.
Prefectural Governor Bai Mu laughed heartily and gestured for him to sit: "Take a seat."
Shen Qing bowed, indicating to follow, and was led by a servant to a seat at the lower end.
Once seated, Shen Qing, with curiosity, began to quietly observe the hall full of Yongzhou's dignitaries.
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