Strange And Troubled Times: Eternal Life Begins From Marrying A Wife

Chapter 70: Squeezing in for the Assessment of the Deputy Commander of the Guards

"What?" Qin Feng pretended to be shocked and said, "Where?"

"It's right in Captain Zhang's courtyard!" Xiao Ma pointed to the courtyard across from them.

"Let's go take a look!" Qin Feng said, and then walked towards the courtyard across from them.

When they arrived at the courtyard, Qin Feng saw several guards already standing there.

"I didn't expect Vice Commander Liu to be an Anomaly!"

"No wonder there were always casualties in our guard courtyard before, it was all Vice Commander Liu's doing!"

"Captain Zhang is really amazing, to be able to perish together with an Anomaly!"

...

The guards whispered among themselves.

"What are you all doing standing here?"

At this moment, Qin Feng, Xiao Ma, and another captain arrived.

"Greetings, Captain Qin!"

"Greetings, Captain Wu."

When the guards saw Qin Feng and the others arrive, they all saluted.

"Who was the first to discover this?"

Captain Wu asked.

"Reporting to Captain Wu, it was me who discovered it first!"

A guard stepped forward and said.

"Other than Captain Zhang and Vice Commander Liu, are there any other people here?"

Captain Wu asked again.

"No!"

The guard shook his head.

After Captain Wu looked at the deceased Captain Zhang and Liu Jin, he spoke, "It seems that Captain Zhang and Liu Jin perished together!"

Captain Wu then said a few words to the bodies of the two.

Finally, he concluded that Liu Jin had turned into an Anomaly and wanted to devour Captain Zhang's flesh and blood.

Captain Zhang fought back desperately, and the two perished together.

Hearing Captain Wu's judgment, Qin Feng breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Captain Wu's judgment was very accurate.

There was no need for Qin Feng to intervene at all.

Captain Zhang and Liu Jin were determined to have perished together.

Under Captain Wu's command, Liu Jin and Captain Zhang's bodies were carried away and burned.

"Qin Ge."

Xiao Ma suddenly pulled Qin Feng.

"Xiao Ma, what's the matter?"

Qin Feng asked in a low voice.

"Now that Liu Jin is dead, the position of the Deputy Commander is vacant!"

"Why don't you consider going for the position of Deputy Commander?"

Xiao Ma encouraged.

The reason Xiao Ma wanted Qin Feng to strive for the position of Deputy Commander was that once Qin Feng took on the role, the position of the Medicinal Guard Captain would become vacant.

Then Xiao Ma could become the captain of the guard.

"Xiao Ma, help me find out!"

"After it's done, the position of the Guard Captain will be yours!"

Qin Feng said in a low voice.

"Thank you, Captain Qin, for nurturing me!"

Excitement filled Xiao Ma's face.

Hundred Blades Martial Hall.

Qin Feng went to the martial hall and found Liang Xu.

"Feng'er, what's the matter?"

Liang Xu looked at Qin Feng.

"Master, take a look at this!"

Qin Feng handed the map to Liang Xu.

"Ah!"

After Liang Xu saw the map, he sighed heavily and slowly closed his eyes.

After several minutes, Liang Xu finally opened his eyes.

"Originally, I was planning to tell you about this after a year!"

"But since you already know now!"

"Then I'll tell you first!"

Liang Xu stood up and waved his hand lightly.

Two gusts of wind flew out from his hand.

The windows and the front door were closed directly.

Looking at Liang Xu's actions, Qin Feng's eyes were filled with confusion.

He didn't understand why Liang Xu was being so cautious.

"In fact, our Eternal Peace County and Three Harmonies County have been trapped by a powerful Anomaly!"

Liang Xu said slowly.

"What?"

Qin Feng looked at Liang Xu in shock.

"A mysterious Anomaly in the mountains of Soft Wind Mountain!"

Liang Xu looked in the direction of Soft Wind Mountain and said.

Then he told Qin Feng that the entire Three Harmonies County and Eternal Peace County could only be entered but not exited.

Anyone who entered Eternal Peace County and Three Harmonies County would be trapped here.

"This..."

Qin Feng's eyes were filled with shock.

At this moment, Qin Feng finally understood why Eternal Peace County no longer held the martial arts examination.

It turned out that Eternal Peace County had lost contact with Great Wei.

Naturally, the martial arts examination was not held.

"And this map is the key to escaping from Eternal Peace County!"

Liang Xu glanced at the map in his hand and said, "Every year on August 15th, the power of that mysterious Anomaly will weaken by half!"

"The blockade of Three Harmonies County and Eternal Peace County will also have a gap!"

"This gap is on the Three Harmonies River!"

"As long as you can kill the Anomaly guarding the Three Harmonies River within an hour, you can return to the outside world!"

"I am marrying Weiwei to you, hoping that you can safely bring her out of Eternal Peace County on August 15th!"

Qin Feng remained silent for a moment before saying, "Master, why don't we kill this mysterious Anomaly on August 15th?"

"Kill this mysterious Anomaly?"

Liang Xu's eyes were filled with self-mockery.

"Fifteen years ago on August 15th, I and the master of Eternal Peace Medicine Manor went to battle this mysterious Anomaly together!"

"Although we injured this mysterious Anomaly, one of us was seriously injured and the other died in battle!"

After Liang Xu finished speaking, he coughed several times in a row.

Upon hearing Liang Xu's words, Qin Feng instantly understood what had happened to Liang Xu's injuries.

It turned out that he was injured by the mysterious Anomaly on Soft Wind Mountain.

"Back then, both the master of Eternal Peace Medicine Manor and I were experts at the Fifth Grade Bone Refining Realm!"

Liang Xu added.

Upon hearing Liang Xu's words, Qin Feng fell silent.

Two experts at the Fifth Grade Bone Refining Realm were no match for the mysterious Anomaly.

Naturally, he couldn't defeat that mysterious Anomaly either.

"Practice the Five-Tigers Gate Breaking Saber well!"

"As long as you can cultivate the Five-Tigers Gate Breaking Saber to Perfected, you can definitely escape from Eternal Peace County!"

"Then leave Eternal Peace County with Weiwei!"

After Liang Xu finished speaking, he stood up and patted Qin Feng's shoulder.

"Is it impossible to defeat the mysterious Anomaly on Soft Wind Mountain?"

Qin Feng asked curiously.

"Unless an immortal descends upon Eternal Peace County or someone cultivates the Scorching Sun Archery Technique, Five-Tigers Gate Breaking Saber, Eternal Life Withered Tree Technique, and Eternal Peace Footwork Technique to Perfected!"

Liang Xu said, shaking his head slightly.

"Scorching Sun Archery Technique and Eternal Peace Footwork Technique!"

Upon hearing Liang Xu's words, Qin Feng began to ponder.

Qin Feng had already cultivated the Five-Tigers Gate Breaking Saber to Perfected a long time ago.

It wouldn't take long for him to cultivate the Eternal Life Withered Tree Technique to Perfected as well.

Qin Feng had seen the Scorching Sun Archery Technique in the black market before.

As for the Eternal Peace Footwork Technique, it should be in the Sutra Pavilion of Eternal Peace Medicine Manor.

Within two years, Qin Feng was confident that he could cultivate these techniques to Perfected.

And within these two years, he might awaken new attributes.

With the support of new attributes, he would definitely be able to defeat the mysterious Anomaly in Soft Wind Mountain.

Even if he couldn't win, he could still leave Eternal Peace County with Liang Weiwei and Hu Qingya from the Three Harmonies River.

In the following days, Qin Feng focused on cultivating.

In the morning, I practice the Eternal Life Withered Tree Technique. In the afternoon, I practice the Five-Tigers Gate Breaking Saber. In the evening, I practice the Azure Cloud Qi Condensation Technique.

After these days of practice, my proficiency in the Eternal Life Withered Tree Technique and the Five-Tigers Gate Breaking Saber has been rapidly improving.

[Azure Cloud Qi Condensation Technique Introduction: 208/1000, cultivating Qi, transcending the mortal body]

[Eternal Life Withered Tree Technique: Great Accomplishment (225/6000), withered tree meets spring, longevity, increased vitality]

[Five-Tigers Gate Breaking Saber Perfected: 205/3000, perfected Saber Qi, every strike breaks souls]

"Captain Qin, Captain Qin, I have good news!"

At this moment, Xiaoma rushed over in a hurry.

"What good news?"

Qin Feng put away his long saber.

"The assessment criteria for the Deputy Commander of the Guards have been released!"

Xiaoma was very excited.

"Oh, tell me!"

Qin Feng suddenly became interested.

After all, becoming the Deputy Commander would grant him more power.

Not only would he have his own exclusive house,

He could also learn advanced techniques from the Eternal Peace Medicine Manor, including the Eternal Peace Footwork Technique.

There would even be a chance to redeem his own indenture contract.

"The first requirement is that the Deputy Commander of the Guards must be at least a Blood Refining Eighth Grade!"

Xiaoma said and glanced at Qin Feng.

Seeing that Qin Feng's expression didn't change, he relaxed.

"The second requirement is to kill a Half-Treant Anomaly and bring back its heart to the Eternal Peace Medicine Manor!"

"The third requirement is to collect three stalks of Azure Cloud Grass on Soft Wind Mountain!"

"The fourth requirement is to kill a Black Wind Sect's Iron Plate Envoy!"

Xiaoma slowly listed all the assessment contents.

Upon hearing Xiaoma's words, Qin Feng fell into contemplation.

First of all, he had already met the first requirement of being a Blood Refining Eighth Grade martial artist.

Killing a Half-Treant Anomaly was also very easy.

He could hide the Half-Treant Anomaly in the miscellaneous yard.

He only needed some fresh fox blood to kill the Half-Treant Anomaly and take its heart away.

Qin Feng had already killed two Iron Plate Envoys of the Black Wind Sect.

And he had their iron plates on him.

He just needed to hand over the plate.

Now it seemed that Qin Feng only needed to obtain three stalks of Azure Cloud Grass from Soft Wind Mountain.

"Captain Qin, your cultivation has already reached Blood Refining Eighth Grade, so you don't need to worry about the first requirement!"

"You are also the captain of the Medicinal Escort Squad. As long as you spend a little money, you can collect Azure Cloud Grass from those miscellaneous workers!"

"Half-Treant Anomalies are very rare and difficult to find!"

"And the Iron Plate Envoys of the Black Wind Sect are also well hidden!"

Xiaoma analyzed it slowly.

In Xiaoma's opinion, among these assessments, obtaining Azure Cloud Grass was the easiest.

But finding Half-Treant Anomalies and Iron Plate Envoys of the Black Water Cult was very difficult.

"Xiaoma, I'll leave the task of finding Azure Cloud Grass to you!"

"I'll figure out the rest!"

Qin Feng said.

"Captain Qin, rest assured, after collecting the herbs tomorrow, I will definitely hand over the three stalks of Azure Cloud Grass to you!"

Xiaoma said quickly.

"Good, once it's done, you will be the captain of the Medicinal Escort Squad!"

Qin Feng smiled and said.

"Thank you, Captain Qin!"

Xiaoma's face was full of excitement, and he was full of enthusiasm.

In the Guard's courtyard,

Qin Feng, Hu Qingya, and Liang Weiwei were sitting at the dining table eating.

"Husband, are you going to collect herbs on Soft Wind Mountain tomorrow?"

Liang Weiwei suddenly spoke up.

"Yes, tomorrow is indeed the day for herb collection!"

Qin Feng nodded slightly.

"Husband, you must not go to the inner mountain of Soft Wind Mountain. There is a terrifying Anomaly there!"

Liang Weiwei's face was full of worry.

"Don't worry, I will only stay in the camp and won't go to the inner mountain!"

Qin Feng took a few bites of food and then said, "During the two days I'm away, you and Qingya can stay at the martial arts hall!"

After a few people finished their meal, they sat at the table and began whispering.

"Thump, thump, thump!"

Not long after, the sound of drumming came from outside.

Upon hearing the drumming, Liang Weiwei and Hu Qingya quickly ran into the main room.

Seeing Hu Qingya and Liang Weiwei run into a room, Qin Feng immediately knew where they were staying.

Anyway, the bed in the main room was big enough, so squeezing in was fine.

As Drum Maker Anomaly faded away, the wonderful night began.

A night of silence.

Qin Feng climbed out of bed.

Looking at Liang Weiwei and Hu Qingya still sleeping, Qin Feng smiled and walked outside.

Half an hour later, Qin Feng set off towards Soft Wind Mountain with a pony, numerous guards, and servants.

"Captain Qin, there are many other captains' confidants in the team!"

The pony quickly ran over.

"Don't worry about them!"

Qin Feng naturally knew what these guard captains wanted to do.

That was to protect the Azure Cloud grass in the assessment of the deputy leader.

The team moved very quickly, and in just a few minutes, they arrived at the gate of Eternal Peace County.

However, there was a slight problem at the gate.

A large number of constables were gathering at the gate, not allowing anyone to pass.

"Pony, go find out what's going on!"

Qin Feng quickly said.

The pony ran towards the constables at the gate.

A few minutes later, the pony ran back.

"Captain Qin, there are a large number of refugees outside!"

"The county magistrate is afraid that these refugees will flood into Eternal Peace County, so he closed the gate!"

The pony reported.

"A large number of refugees!"

Qin Feng said as he looked ahead.

Outside the city gate, a large number of refugees were gathering.

These refugees were disheveled and emaciated, clearly having not eaten for a long time.

Seeing these refugees, Qin Feng instantly understood why there were so many anomalies on Soft Wind Mountain.

Yet these servants still chose to go up Soft Wind Mountain.

Going up Soft Wind Mountain might encounter anomalies.

But if they didn't go up Soft Wind Mountain, they would definitely starve to death.

"Let's go, we'll go to Soft Wind Mountain from the east gate!"

Qin Feng waved his hand.

The team of herb gatherers set off again towards the east gate.

Although there were also some refugees outside the east gate, it was nothing compared to the north gate.

Due to the delay at the north gate, it took the herb gatherers a whole hour to reach the campsite on Soft Wind Mountain.

"Drive these servants up Soft Wind Mountain!"

Qin Feng waved his hand.

The pony and others immediately drove the servants into Soft Wind Mountain.

Qin Feng went to a clearing and began practicing.

In the evening, just as Qin Feng stopped practicing, the pony hurriedly approached.

"Captain Qin, good news!"

The pony's face was full of joy.

"What good news?"

Qin Feng said as he looked at the pony.

"Captain Qin, take a look at this!"

The pony happily handed a jade box to Qin Feng.

Qin Feng opened the box.

Inside were three stalks of Azure Cloud grass.

"Captain Qin, now that you've found the Azure Cloud grass, you only need to obtain the heart of the Half-Treant Anomaly and an iron token from a member of the Black Water Cult!"

The pony was very excited.

After all, he was Qin Feng's deputy.

As long as Qin Feng was elected as the deputy leader of Eternal Peace Medicine Manor.

He would become the captain of the guard for the herb gathering team.

(End of this chapter)