Nine Transformations of the True Spirit

When a group of warriors from the Fuhu Gang were searching the Black Wind Village, Chen Yuan was holding Li Yong's Autumn Water Sword in his hand, with a sad face and tears streaming down his face.

This sword was hanging on the wall of Xie Quan's residence. Chen Yuan recognized it at once and took it off immediately, crying loudly.

When everyone saw that he respected his teacher so much, they all felt sad and walked around silently.

Zhao Shan stood aside. Although he was not as excited as Chen Yuan, his eyes were red.

They learned from the bandits that Manager Li's body was thrown off a cliff along with other convoy guards and could not be recovered. The relics on his body were also separated by everyone and disappeared, leaving only the Autumn Water Sword.

When the Fuhu Gang launched their second search, Chen Yuan took Zhao Shan and asked to go to the cliff to pay homage to Manager Li. Wei Wuding naturally agreed to their request.

On the way to the cliff, Chen Yuan took the initiative to slow down and looked around carefully for a while before coming to the edge of the cliff and worshiping Manager Li with Zhao Shan.

When the two returned to Heifeng Village, Wei Wuding had already completed his third search, but still found nothing.

He finally gave up and stopped wasting time. He killed all the bandit prisoners, burned down the Black Wind Village, and then led his people back to the valley where he had set up an ambush, and met with the people who stayed in the valley.

He also ordered the bandits captured during the ambush to be killed, and drove the four carts back to the valley where the horses were stored.

The four carts in Heifeng Village were fully loaded with food, cotton-padded clothes, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and daily sundries, with only more than 600 taels in cash.

This was specially purchased by Xie Quan after selling the stolen goods to prepare for the winter, and the cash was the reward given to the bandits in Heifeng Village.

Wei Wuding divided the more than 600 taels of silver, giving each person three taels of silver, and double the amount for the injured. He also stated that there would be a reward after returning, and that the dead and injured would receive compensation.

The morale of the warriors of the Fuhu Gang increased greatly, and most of the fatigue from the ambush on the road dissipated, and they embarked on their way home overnight.

Two days later, the group returned to Zhuangzi. Several doctors and doctors had been waiting for several days and hurriedly treated the wounded.

The arrowhead in Chen Yuan's left arm had been pulled out a long time ago and he had applied the golden sore medicine on it, but it was fine.

But the doctor still bandaged him carefully again, wrapping him in a layer of white cotton, which looked quite scary.

Chen Yuan was also happy with this, and even asked the doctor to wrap it up a little thicker.

He was completely sure to block the incoming arrow, but he still took the initiative to meet it, just not wanting to appear too relaxed.

If Jiang Feng, who was in the Marrow Refining Realm, was killed with two swords, it would be too showy. Paying the price of an arm would be much more reasonable.

Chen Yuan's original intention was to hide his clumsiness, but Jiang Feng regarded him as an enemy. In order to avoid future troubles, he could only eliminate the roots.

However, Jiang Feng's superb archery skills made it difficult to guard against him. He almost got hit by the attack. Thinking about it now, he still has lingering fears.

If he hadn't had a warning sign in his heart for no reason and subconsciously dodged away, he would have definitely been shot by Jiang Feng, and his life would have been risked.

This is not the first time that this kind of warning sign has appeared. When Manager Li used his sleeve arrows to plot against him, this kind of warning sign suddenly appeared and saved his life.

When Chen Yuan was on the road these two days, he had been thinking about where this warning sign came from, but he still had no clue, so he had to give up.

But he still secretly warned himself that he must not act recklessly just because there were warning signs.

If it is a life-or-death situation and the warning signs fail, there will be no life or death.

…

The wounded members of the Fuhu Gang needed treatment, and the bodies of the dead needed to be buried. Everyone was exhausted after traveling for two days.

Wei Wuding ordered him to rest for a day in Zhuangzi and then set off back to Leping County the next day.

Chen Yuan had far more energy than ordinary people, but he still pretended to be exhausted and exhausted, and lay on the bed to rest.

After traveling for several days and nights in an ambush, with an injured arm, and then learning the news of the tragic death of his master, it would be too abnormal for him to still look alive and active.

But not long after Chen Yuan lay down, Yu Zhenchuan's surprised voice came from outside the house:

"Deacon Wei, why are you here?"

"I'm here to see Erniu..."

Chen Yuan's heart moved and he got up and went out to greet him.

Wei Wuding walked to the door just in time, raised his hand to stop him, and said with a smile:

"You are injured, so there is no need to be polite. Sit down and talk."

"Thank you for your understanding, deacon."

The two of them sat down respectively. Wei Wuding looked at Chen Yuan's left arm and said:

"How do you feel? Has the injury gotten worse?"

Chen Yuan raised his left arm and said with a naive smile:

"It's okay. The doctor gave me medicine. It doesn't hurt at all. I'll be fine after a few more days."

Wei Wuding nodded and said:

"That's good. You have made a great contribution by killing Jiang Feng this time. You will have a bright future in the future. It would be a pity if you leave some sequelae."

Chen Yuan smiled sheepishly and said:

"I just wanted to avenge my master. As soon as I got excited, I rushed forward. Fortunately, I was strong. Jiang Feng was unprepared and was killed by my two swords. If he had dodged, I wouldn't have been able to do anything..."

Wei Wuding picked up the tea cup, took a sip and said:

"In any case, it is very rare to refining bones, beheading and refining marrow. This small Leping County may not be able to accommodate you."

Chen Yuan quickly waved his hand and said:

"I don't have that much ability. As long as I can become the commander of the escort team, I will be satisfied."

Wei Wuding smiled and said:

"You have made such great achievements and have divine power. Being the commander of the escort team of the district branch is too unqualified. I would like to transfer you to serve in the county main hall and help me in the future. What do you think?"

Chen Yuan was startled and said hesitantly:

"Thank you for your appreciation, deacon, but before the master's disaster, he specifically asked me to take care of my master's wife and junior sister. Shopkeeper Sun also said that he would arrange a job for me..."

"You don't have to worry. As long as I speak, Senior Brother Sun will definitely not embarrass you. I will also let him help take care of Manager Li's family. As long as you are willing to follow me to the county seat, these are not problems...or do you not want to do anything for me? work?"

"Er Niu doesn't dare! Since the deacon is willing to speak out, Er Niu is willing to work for the deacon!"

"Okay, then it's settled. You take these twenty taels of silver. You were injured this time. This is for compensation. When we get to the county, we will reward you based on your merits."

Wei Wuding took out a piece of silver from his arms, put it on the table, and pushed it in front of Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan picked up the silver and said gratefully:

"Thank you, deacon, for the reward!"

Wei Wuding stood up, patted Chen Yuan on the shoulder and said:

"You have good talents and great strength. In the future, I will ask the gang for you to come to the gang to help you break through your inner strength!"

Chen Yuan raised his injured left arm, saluted with difficulty, and said:

"The deacon destroyed Black Wind Stronghold so that I could avenge the murderer. Since he values ​​me so much, I will obey the deacon in everything from now on. I will do whatever the deacon asks me to do!"

Wei Wuding supported Chen Yuan and said with a smile:

"Okay! Don't worry, I always give fair rewards and punishments, and I will never treat you badly. Follow me back to the county in three days, and I will arrange errands for you."

Chen Yuan looked embarrassed and said:

"Can the deacon allow me a few days of grace? I am going to the county this time and I don't know how long it will take before I can come back. I want to go home to see my parents and leave the money with them."

Wei Wuding pondered for a moment and said:

"I'll give you seven days. After seven days, you come to the county to find me."

"Thank you for your understanding, deacon!"

"Can you still ride a horse?"

"able."

"Then you set off now. The Leping County Branch Guards suffered heavy losses. If Senior Brother Sun knows that you killed Jiang Feng, your trip to the county with me may have some twists and turns. If you don't come forward, things will be easier to handle. Some."

"Follow the deacon's instructions!"

…

After sending Wei Wuding away, Chen Yuan informed Zhao Shan of the matter.

Zhao Shan was extremely surprised and said:

"Junior brother, why do you suddenly want to go to the county town?"

Chen Yuan said helplessly:

"Deacon Wei said, I have to follow. I will go home first. After you return to the county, remember to be careful. Wait for me to return in a few days. If I have anything important to discuss, I will discuss it with you."

Later, Chen Yuan asked Guanshi Liu for one pound of sugar, two pounds of rice cakes, ten pounds of flour, five pounds of pork, and one foot of cotton cloth, then rode a horse and left the village.

After leaving Zhuangzi, he no longer had to pretend to be seriously injured. He covered the injury with his sleeves and galloped forward. In less than an hour, he arrived near Chenjiacun.

He was not in a hurry to enter the village, but dismounted and waited outside the village.

Half an hour later, a seller carrying a load passed by. Chen Yuan bought some hairpin jewelry, exquisite toys, needlework, and selected a dry cigarette pot bag before leading his horse into the village.

This is the busy farming season, and the villagers are busy in the fields. Even children have to help with the work.

Chen Yuan didn't meet anyone along the way.

He looked at the rather impressive three tile-roofed houses in front of him and the tall courtyard walls surrounding them, with a smile on his lips.

In the past three years, he asked Chen Laoer to bring back the monthly money every three months, and during the New Year, he personally brought the money home.

As he made breakthroughs in skin refining and bone refining, he brought back more and more money, and the Chen family's life became better and better. They became a prosperous family in Chen's village and built a new house.

From Chen Lao'er's mouth, the villagers learned that Chen Yuan was accepted as an apprentice by the steward of Baibing Hall and learned martial arts. They were in awe of him and no one dared to bully Chen Tiezhu and his wife.

Because of this, Chen Daniu was treated with special attention by the landlord Chen Rongcai. He was a diligent man and soon became Zhuangzi's steward, with a generous monthly salary and a wife.

However, Chen Tiezhu and his wife did not forget their duties as farmers. They still worked diligently and carefully tended the crops in the fields.

Looking at the copper lock hanging on the door, Chen Yuan knew that they must have gone to work in the fields again.

He didn't have the key, so he had to wait outside the door.

It wasn't until sunset that the figures of parents and little sister appeared at the end of the path.