parentshiftbook Chapter 196: Let me loosen your muscles? Are you sure?
Chapter 196: Let me loosen your muscles? Are you sure?
The next day, Zhang Ping went to An's house again to consult the classics.
The An family's residence is located in the heart of Luhua City, occupying a large area. At first glance, the family's house is not particularly luxurious. However, if one were to step inside and appreciate it more closely, one would discover its exquisite details.
All the wood used is made from century-old sandalwood as a base, combined with other precious woods, giving it a natural and comfortable feel.
As Zhang Ping entered through the main gate, the guards standing at the entrance were already used to his arrival and would greet him as "Young Master Zhang."
As for the reason, it's naturally because Zhang Ping's story is too fascinating.
Ever since they first came and learned of Zhang Ping's identity as a wandering knight, many of the younger generation in the An family have been curiously inquiring about his travels.
This led Zhang Ping to become a plagiarist again, rereading all the novels he had read in his previous life, including all sorts of exciting stories, invincible stories, and harem stories—whatever was most enjoyable.
As a result, many young people in Anjia have a very good attitude towards him.
Even the guards, who had heard the story told to them countless times, became aware of his existence.
After once again declining an invitation from a young lady of the An family to come to her boudoir that evening to tell her travel stories, Zhang Ping went to the An family's study.
There weren't many people in the library, but Zhang Ping spotted An Ran sitting in the corner at a glance.
An Ran waved to him.
Seeing this, Zhang Ping picked up a book on monsters and went over.
"Brother Zhang," An Ran called out, her attitude rather indifferent.
Zhang Ping nodded, plopped down in front of An Ran, and looked at the boy thoughtfully.
"He broke through to the Refining Realm? That's fast."
Zhang Ping was slightly surprised.
If he remembered correctly, when An Ran returned last time, she was only at the Skin Tempering Realm, and had just entered the cultivation realm. Now, less than three months later...
He actually broke through to the Refining Realm!
That's incredibly fast.
Moreover, the blood and qi circulation within this kid's body is strange, naturally forming a layer of isolation. If it weren't for his beast-patterned detection ability, he might not have been able to see through it.
However, having seen through An Ran's cultivation level, Zhang Ping didn't expose her and instead sat down in his chair to read.
Find monsters that match your ideas from the Monster Chronicles.
The two were seated right by the window, and sunlight streamed in, falling on them, one tall and one short. The library was nearly empty, with only a few people scattered about.
The An family had been living peacefully in Luhua City for too long. For hundreds of years, no one had threatened their position. Gradually, they became more relaxed in disciplining the younger generation within the clan.
As a result, among the young people in the An family today, the talented direct descendants are unable to endure hardship, while the untalented collateral descendants, no matter how hard they try, find it difficult to squeeze into the An family's power center.
Therefore, the An family patriarch made the decision to use women to recruit talented individuals from outside the clan into their families.
Anran's father, Ye Rufeng, was just like that.
Once the number one genius of Luhua City. Now a useless piece of trash who has lost all his cultivation.
The rustling sound of pages turning lessened. An Ran's gaze slowly deepened.
"Xuan family, Qi family, live well. It won't be long before I personally throw you into the swamp to feed the fish!"
The various tragic events of his past life lingered in his mind.
After a long while, An Ran finally adjusted her mindset. She lost all interest in reading. Casually noticing Zhang Ping across from her, his brow furrowed and constantly flipping through the monster encyclopedia in his hand, she raised an eyebrow and asked:
Are you looking for some kind of monster?
Zhang Ping nodded: "The demonic beasts with spiritual talents are unfortunately either extinct or live in places that are too far away."
His gaze suddenly lifted. "You know?"
This kid probably has a great opportunity; he might know it.
An Ran nodded, a response that surprised and delighted Zhang Ping.
"Thousands of years ago, there existed a monster called Lu Jiao outside Luhua City. It had extremely special spiritual power and could control people on the shore through sound. After thousands of years of changes, it degenerated into the Luhua fish we know today."
"However, if stimulated by special methods, there is a chance that the bloodline of the reed fish can be restored to its ancient state."
An Ran put down the book in her hand, crossed her arms, and looked like she knew a lot.
As if waiting for Zhang Ping's next question.
To be honest, although this kid looked rather irritating, Zhang Ping actually became interested.
I asked,
An Ran feigned nonchalance and said, "I do have a method, but I obtained it at a great cost."
That made it clear they were planning to ask for an exorbitant price.
An Ran pondered to herself, judging from Zhang Ping's frequent visits to the An family home to peruse ancient books over the past two months, this matter must be very important to Zhang Ping.
Having been reborn, his cultivation level is still not high, and he needs a subordinate with sufficient cultivation. If he can take this opportunity to first demonstrate some extraordinary insight, and then lure him with cultivation techniques and secret arts, he can achieve his goal.
Controlling a wandering swordsman is a piece of cake.
However, to An Ran's surprise, Zhang Ping did not continue speaking, nor did he show the anger and embarrassment he had expected.
"I see."
As the light pierced through the dust, Zhang Ping stood up and dusted off his sleeves.
He spoke calmly and casually.
He casually put the book back where it belonged and left without looking back.
An Ran's face stiffened upon seeing this.
"That shouldn't be the case. Judging from his behavior, Lu Jiao must be very important to him. Could it be intentional?"
"It should be him. My attitude just now was obvious, so he naturally noticed. Oh well, he'll come looking for me when he can't wait any longer."
An Ran chuckled softly, her demeanor mature and experienced.
She has a bit of cleverness, but not much.
......
That day, Zhang Ping personally went out and caught several Luhua fish from the large marsh outside Luhua City. Sure enough, he discovered a bloodline talent among them.
However, due to severe degeneration, the blood essence of the Reed Fish King is required as a material to imprint it.
However, to catch the King of the Reed Fish, one must wait until winter.
Zhang Ping had no good solution to this, so he shook his head and returned to Luhua City.
On the way back, an old man stopped Zhang Ping.
"Young friend, this old man's health has been a bit lax lately. Could you help me loosen up my muscles?"
The old man had an ordinary appearance, but the fluctuations in his blood and energy were not concealed.
Entering the middle stage of marrow realm.
Zhang Ping stopped and looked around. He was still three miles away from Luhua City, at the crossroads of a tributary.
There was no one else in sight.
It seems like this is specifically targeting him.
but....
Zhang Ping's expression was somewhat strange.
"Are you sure you want to loosen up your muscles?"
The old man was surprised to see that Zhang Ping remained unmoved.
Why isn't this kid afraid?
Why aren't you afraid?
Zhang Ping's answer was: "His eyes are piercing!"
Two blinding pillars of fire, accompanied by lightning, swept across an area of dozens of meters!
The old man was still wondering a moment ago, but the next second he was reduced to ashes! Two pillars of lightning and fire shot into the sky, rising hundreds of meters high! The clouds in the sky were not even dispersed!
The warriors in Luhua City all looked up in horror at the towering pillar of lightning and fire that appeared not far outside the city, and shuddered several times.
"Where did this powerful figure come from? This power is probably already at the level of a god!"
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