Nine Transformations of the True Spirit

one year later.

In the Chimang Mountains, a convoy traveled slowly along the mountain road.

This driveway consisted of forty carts, harnessed to strong big green mules. The carts were covered with dirty white tarpaulins, leaving two deep ruts on the mountain road they walked through.

On a large cart at the front was a flag, with a fierce tiger descending from the mountain painted on it, and next to it was the word "Fuhu" written sharply.

On the left and right side of the convoy, there were dozens of well-equipped warriors patrolling, and there were several smart and capable warriors in front and behind, spreading out far away to check the surrounding situation.

Chen Yuan followed the rear of the motorcade. Beside him, Yu Zhenchuan was scolding a young guard in his early twenties:

"How did you do it? You fell asleep while on guard duty. Thanks to the commander, he found out in time and killed the bear. If it broke into the camp, hurt the brothers, disturbed Deacon Wei, and kept you away without being able to eat, The commanders all have to suffer!"

The guard was sweating profusely and stammered:

"I, I didn't know that a bear would break in. There is a fire in the camp. Who knew that this beast is not afraid of fire..."

Seeing that the young guard dared to defend himself, Yu Zhenchuan became even more angry:

"I think this journey has been so comfortable that you have forgotten your duty! This is the Chimang Mountains, which is extremely dangerous. If the person who came in last night was not a bear but a bandit, you would have harmed all your brothers! The reward for this trip is Silver, don’t want it anymore, half of your monthly payment will be deducted!”

The young guard's face turned bitter, his head drooped, and he responded listlessly:

"Yes, I will definitely not dare to do it again in the future."

If he doesn't receive the reward, his monthly payment will be deducted, and he will definitely be scolded by his mother when he returns.

Yu Zhenchuan was still angry and wanted to teach him a few more words, but Chen Yuan raised his hand to stop him:

"Since Guo Ming is a first-time offender, don't deduct his monthly salary and reward."

When the young guard heard this, he quickly raised his head and looked at Chen Yuan in surprise.

Yu Zhenchuan said:

"Commander, Guo Ming has neglected his duties. This is a serious matter and must be severely punished!"

Chen Yuan smiled and said:

"Guo Ming also made an unintentional mistake. Let's do this. The reward money will be temporarily withheld, and the monthly payment will not be deducted. Guo Ming also has to support his family. If he makes no mistakes on this trip, the reward money will still be issued. If he makes another mistake, the reward will be paid. How about deducting the silver and monthly payment at the same time?”

Yu Zhenchuan said helplessly:

"Just follow what the commander said."

The young guard said happily:

"Thank you, Commander and Deputy Commander. I will do my job well and never make any mistakes again!"

Yu Zhenchuan waved his hands and said angrily:

"Go! If you dare to neglect again, I will skin you!"

The young guard cupped his fists and gave a deep salute, returned to his position, raised his chest and raised his head, kept turning his neck, widened his eyes, and looked at the surrounding mountains and forests, as if bandits would rush out at the next moment.

Yu Zhenchuan looked at his appearance and couldn't help laughing:

"This boy!"

Chen Yuan asked:

"Senior brother, why do you have to embarrass Guo Ming? Let alone a bear, even if a den of bears breaks into the camp, nothing will happen."

Yu Zhenchuan said quickly:

"The commander is serious, just call me Zhenchuan."

Chen Yuan smiled and said:

"Senior brother and I have known each other for a long time. Without the help of senior brother, I wouldn't be able to be this commander. How can I change my title just because I broke through the marrow refinement and was promoted to commander?"

Yu Zhenchuan felt warm in his heart and said:

"The commander really values ​​​​love and justice..."

Over the past year, Chen Yuan insisted on calling him senior brother, and no matter how much he refused, he would not change his name.

He was just a bone-refining martial artist, but Chen Yuan's martial arts became increasingly sophisticated. In just one year, he reached the peak of bone-refining. Looking at the entire Fuhu Gang, he could be called a rising star.

Chen Yuan's status increased day by day, but he still did not forget the old friendship. Yu Zhenchuan was extremely moved and tried his best to assist Chen Yuan and help him completely control the thirty guards under him.

After Yu Zhenchuan said a few words of flattery, he turned his head and looked at the vast mountains and forests, and said worriedly:

"Before entering the mountains this time, Deacon Yun's brothers and I went to Cuiyun Tower for a drink. They said that in the past two months, the Chimang Mountains had not been peaceful. There were three or four caravans that set up camp at night and disappeared overnight. Without a trace, it was extremely scary. When I saw the black bear last night, I was frightened and thought that I was going to suffer the same fate. I was so scared that I wanted to punish Guo Ming severely. "

Chen Yuan nodded and said:

"I see, but there has always been unrest in the Chimang Mountains. Bandits should have attacked the camp and kidnapped people. As long as we strengthen our defenses, everything will be fine."

Yu Zhenchuan looked worried and said:

"Definitely not bandits. The caravans' goods are still there, and the cattle, horses and mules pulling the carts are all unscathed. There is even porridge and rice cooking in the pot, but the coachmen and guards have disappeared without a trace, as if they have evaporated. The brothers all said that they were either taken away by Black and White Wuchang, or eaten by monsters! "

Chen Yuan laughed and said:

"Senior brother, have you ever encountered a ghost in all these years of traveling around the world?"

Yu Zhenchuan shook his head:

"That's not true, but..."

Chen Yuan smiled and said:

"Don't worry, there are many such legends in the world, but no one has encountered them personally. They are just rumors and rumors. We have more than a hundred people, and Deacon Wei is a master of peak internal strength. As long as we don't meet that person The bandits from the big village will be fine."

Yu Zhenchuan obviously did not agree with Chen Yuan's views. There was still a look of fear on his face, but he could not refute Chen Yuan and could only say vaguely:

"The commander is right. I will go on a patrol to prevent my brothers from losing control and becoming slack."

"Go ahead."

Chen Yuan nodded, looked at Yu Zhenchuan's back as he turned and left, smiled, quickened his pace, and caught up with the convoy.

The rumors in Yu Zhenchuan's mouth might be true, but even if the convoy of Baibingtang really encountered such a strange thing, Chen Yuan was not afraid at all.

In the past year, he had several thousand taels of silver in his hand, and he had no worries about the supply of elixirs. He received more than a hundred starlight infusions, and his physical strength increased greatly, and his strength also increased to about two thousand pounds.

In addition, Chen Yuan took a Guyuan Pill every three days to activate the blood and qi in his body, and his martial arts training was twice as effective with half the effort, and he made rapid progress.

Four months ago, he reached the peak of his internal strength, spent 1,800 taels of silver, and bought a Ninggang Pill from Jishitang, successfully breaking through to Gangjin, and his strength increased greatly.

From breaking through internal strength to breaking through Gangjin, Chen Yuan only took eight months. If it were spread out, it would definitely shock the martial arts world of Qi.

The legend of Qi's martial arts, Xie Qingping, the 'Xiaoyao Sword', rose from obscurity, and after twenty years of innateness, he founded a school and was invincible in Qi.

But after he broke through the internal strength, even if he got a great opportunity, it took him two years to break through to Gangjin, which was far inferior to Chen Yuan.

And Chen Yuan's progress was so fast, and the Guyuan Pill only played a small role.

The main reason was that after the starlight infusion, his body was strong and his meridians were tough, which could withstand a longer period of true qi circulation and practice martial arts for a longer time than others.

The price he paid for this was to consume a lot of pills.

When he just broke through the internal strength, Chen Yuan only needed one Guyuan Pill each time the starlight infused his body.

But as the strength of the body increased, the medicinal power of one Guyuan Pill gradually became insufficient, and gradually increased to two.

After Chen Yuan broke through to Gangjin, two Guyuan Pills were no longer enough.

A Jingyuan Pill for Gangjin warriors to practice can replenish energy.

At the same time, he had to maintain the expenses of martial arts training, and he had to use two essence pills in three days.

And one essence pill costs sixty taels of silver, which is extremely expensive.

After four months, Chen Yuan's financial resources were exhausted, and he only had fifty taels of silver in his hand, and he couldn't even afford one essence pill.

When the last half bottle of essence pill was used up, he would either reduce the frequency of starlight infusion and cut down on martial arts training expenses, or find a new way to make money so that he could continue to buy pills from Jishitang.

Chen Yuan had experienced the feeling of a great increase in physical strength and a rapid improvement in his skills, and he naturally didn't want to reduce the number of starlight infusions.

However, after the starlight infusion time was extended to twenty breaths, ordinary food could no longer replenish the energy needed after the infusion, and the effect of pills below the internal strength was also minimal.

Otherwise, with his current status, it would not be difficult to eat a cow a day, and there was no need to waste precious pills.

Now there is only one way for Chen Yuan, that is to make money.

But how to make money, Chen Yuan has no idea.

He had thought that if he revealed his true strength and rose to a high position in the Fuhu Gang, money would naturally not be a problem.

Except for Luo Zhenwu, there were no other Huajin warriors in the Fuhu Gang. As a Gangjin warrior, he would definitely be reused.

But the situation between the Sanjiang Gang and the Fuhu Gang became more and more tense, with fights happening from time to time, and many casualties. Chen Yuan also fought with the Sanjiang Gang's Liansui warriors.

In recent months, the fight between the two sides even began to involve Neijin warriors, and there were signs of a complete breakup.

If Chen Yuan revealed his true strength, he would definitely be involved in it as he was in a high position in the Fuhu Gang.

By then, the one fighting him would not be a Liansui warrior.

Moreover, Chen Yuan was not Luo Zhenwu's confidant, so he would definitely not gain his trust. Luo Zhenwu might also covet the secrets on him.

He had just broken through Gangjin not long ago, but he had not fought with warriors of the same level, nor had he seen the strength of Huajin warriors, so he didn't know if he was a match.

With so many concerns, Chen Yuan did not rashly reveal his strength, and remained cautious and concealed his strength.

But as the silver gradually ran out and the four houses in his hands were sold, this idea came to his mind again.

He had reached the end of his rope, and the monthly salary of ten taels of silver was not enough to cover his expenses.

Perhaps, he should take some risks.