"Qin Wei, old brother, Ma brothers, this inn's environment is not bad, and the price is not expensive either." Old Zhang led Qin Qingshan and several others to the entrance of an inn. Then, Old Zhang shouted towards the inside of the inn, "Old Zhou!" Immediately, an old man wearing a leather hat ran out, laughing and saying, "Ah, Master Zhang is back!"

  Old Zhang laughed and scolded: "You call me old master, I can't bear it! These few are all my friends, I help you bring business, you make a little profit and that's it, no problem, right?"

  "They come here to eat and stay, all at a 30% discount!" said the old man with the surname Zhou.

  ……

  Hong Qing Shan and his group were at the entrance of that inn when, at this moment, in a luxurious private room on the third floor of a wine tower across the street.

  A man in a luxurious black robe, slightly plump, with fair skin, sat cross-legged on a chair, leaning against one side of the wall. On the square table in front of him were wine and dishes. He held a wine cup in his hand, occasionally looking out the window at the lower level, leisurely drinking wine and eating dishes from time to time.

  This man is none other than Pei San, who bought the flower crown back then!

  On either side of the square table sat a robust and swarthy man resembling an iron tower, and a beautiful young girl wearing a white fox fur coat.

  "What?" Pei San looked at the street in surprise.

  At this moment, Tan Qing Shan on the street was instructing the shopkeeper while also going to unlock those two boxes containing tea bricks.

  "I almost missed it." Pei San beckoned with his hand, "Du Juan, you two come and take a look. Who is that down there?"

  Meng Dujuan and her guard 'Iron Tower' both looked down through the window.

  "Old master, there's no one I know down there." Iron Tower said in confusion.

  Meng Dujuan took a closer look and shook her head: "Master, I didn't see anyone familiar."

  "Look at that one, the man holding a large box in his hand. The one with a curved knife at his waist, dressed like a person from Youyan, did you see him?" Pei San smiled and said.

  "I see him, but we've never met this person before." said Tiena with a puzzled tone.

  Meng Dujuan observed for a long time, until Tuan Qing entered the inn. She furrowed her brow and shook her head, saying: "I don't recognize him."

  "Haha, this Mount Qing's disguise skill is truly impressive." Pei San exclaimed.

  "Old master, you mean..." Iron Tower's eyes widened in surprise.

  Meng Dujuan couldn't believe it: "No, that person can't be Tan Qing Shan, they're completely different. Different height, different looks, even their temperament is different. How could it be the same person?" In Meng Dujuan's opinion... a person's temperament was very hard to change. Even when pointed out, she still didn't dare believe it.

  "He is Teng Qing Shan!" Pei San was convinced without a doubt.

  "Haha, it's no wonder you can't recognize me."

  Pei San smiled faintly and took a sip of wine before saying, "At first glance, I didn't recognize you either. Over the years, as long as I've seen someone once, I remember them by their human skin mask. I can identify them at a glance. But this Teng Qing Shan... when I saw him just now, I only felt a sense of familiarity."

  Later, after a careful examination, it was discovered that in one of the two cargo boxes, there was a trunk. The partition inside the trunk was empty. A hatchet and two gunstocks were lying flat inside.

  "It was only when I found this weapon that I determined his identity!"

  "Good heavens! If it weren't for those two weapons, even I wouldn't have recognized him. This disguise is truly formidable."

  Meng Dujuan and Tie Tower exchanged a glance.

  They were well aware of the terror of their lord's power. It was so severe that even their lord couldn't recognize them at a glance. They still had to rely on finding weapons to confirm their identities. This disguise skill... was indeed terrifying.

  "With a glance at the entire nine states, those who can recognize Teng Qing Shan are countable on one's fingers." Pei San said with a faint smile, "Moreover, these people have never seen Teng Qing Shan before. Even if they see him now... they wouldn't think of it. So, they won't specifically go to check Teng Qing Shan's clothes box either."

  "Unless the weapon is found, Teng Qing Shan won't be exposed," said Pei San.

  Tie Tower and Meng Dujuan also nodded.

  According to the investigation, more than 10,000 soldiers died on Qinghu Island, and 12 law enforcement elders also died. Many innate strongmen from other major sects also died. Meng Dujuan smiled and praised, "This Teng Qingshan is really formidable, it seems that he will be eighteen years old in a few days... But now, he walks the world with ease, and even Qinghu Island can't find him."

  Pei San gazed out of the window at the scene below: "Teng Qing Shan..."

  "He has now reached the Innate Real Dan! His progress speed is beyond my expectation. I'm also looking forward to him more and more." Pei San sighed, "Unfortunately, he was born too late..."

  A sigh echoed through the room.

  Hearing this sound, it is heartbreaking and makes one feel sad involuntarily.

  Tie Tower looked at Pei San's face and said in a low voice, "Master, Shifu has already attacked the Carefree Palace, I reckon he's waiting for you. Let's go and meet up with him."

  "Hmm!"

  Pei nodded three times and stood up.

  At once, Meng Duan and Tie Ta followed Pei San, leaving the inn.

  ******

  Inside the inn where Hong Qingshan lived.

  "Pong!" "Pong!" Two boxes were placed on the ground, and Teng Qing Shan quickly closed the windows and doors of the room. Then he took out a clothes box from one of the boxes and put it in the quilt.

  "Kai Shan Shen Fu, Lun Hui Qiang. If discovered by others, that would be troublesome." Teng Qing Shan was very careful.

  This crate for storing tea bricks is just a disguise for Zong Qing Shan.

  That trunk, from the outside or inside, doesn't look special. But once someone knocks off the iron sheet of the partition board, they will discover... underneath, there are two gun stocks and a divine axe for opening mountains.

  "Hmm, tomorrow find a merchant firm, blend into the merchant group, go to Yu Prefecture!" Teng Qing Shan said quietly.

  This route is from Yangzhou northwest, passing through Qingzhou and Yuzhou, to Yanzhou. Then enter the vast grassland, all the way north... arrive at the northernmost shore. After drifting tens of thousands of miles in the North Sea, you can finally reach your final destination - the North Sea Continent. This North Sea continent, Teng Qing Mountain must go!

  One is that having a strong 'divine spirit' can achieve the prenatal golden elixir. However, once entering the void realm, it's no longer just about cultivating the divine spirit.

  Reach the virtual realm, in order to have discourse power throughout the nine states!

  Two, also abide by the promise given to Yu Huang.

  It must be admitted that Yu Huang's move was very powerful... Void Realm, enough to attract warriors to rush to the North Sea Continent.

  ……

  When it got late in the evening, Teng Qing Shan prepared to go downstairs for dinner.

  "Ouch!"

  Teng Qing Shan opened the door and walked out into the corridor.

  "Little He!" Teng Qing Shan shouted with a smile. In the room next to Teng Qing Shan, the door was wide open, and Little He and his mother lived there. At this moment, Little He was chopping wood.

  "Uncle Qin." Little He shouted immediately.

  "This knife, not only do you have to practice every day, but also use your brain, do you know? " Teng Qing Shan smiled and said, "For example, how can you chop the fastest. You need to gradually correct your posture, such as standing posture, double-handed chopping and single-handed chopping are different. You need to constantly polish... until you find the most suitable posture for yourself. Only then will the knife come out the fastest, understand?"

  "Oh."

  Xiao He stared with wide eyes, as if in thought.

  He was just a little kid who only knew how to mechanically wield his wooden staff every day, completing the tasks assigned by his master. But this way... progress was too slow.

  "Remember, use your brain." Teng Qing Shan said with a smile.

  "It seems that Qin Wei is also a master." At this time, Ma Jinxiang walked out of another room.

  Hong Qingshan couldn't help but smile wryly: "What kind of master am I? Although I have some minor cleverness, my innate talent is ordinary. After practicing for twenty or thirty years, it's just like this! Selling a few tea bricks, this time making a big profit. At least from now on, my whole family won't have to worry about food and drink. I can also properly teach my little brat... at least, he should be better than his old man me."

  "Envy you, Qin Wei brother, having children to teach." Ma Jin Xiao sighed.

  "Ma brothers, let's go eat together. Little He, you also take a rest." Cheng Qing Shan said.

  "I just went out for a bit and have already eaten," Ma Jinxiu said with a smile.

  As he spoke, Ma Jin Xiao stepped into Xia He's room, and Teng Qing Shan followed him in.

  "Whoa!" Ma Jin shouted as he closed the attic door.

  Hong Qing Shan looked at Ma Jin Xiao in surprise, what's the point of closing the door?

  "Little He." Ma Jin Xiao glanced at the child.

  "Master!" Little He immediately puffed out his chest and stood up straight.

  Ma Jin stroked Xiao He's head with a smile, which made Xiao He feel somewhat pampered. His master was usually very strict. Perhaps the food and drink were well provided, but such doting actions were rare in daily life.

  "Xiao He, what Uncle Qin said just now is very right. Whether it's practicing knife or sword, one must learn to think with their brain. Those who simply imitate the techniques of their predecessors every day are mostly mediocre. But if you learn to think, you can avoid taking detours!" Ma Jin Xiao revealed a hint of a smile, "Xiao He, your willpower is not bad, and your talent is also okay. If you understand how to think and change, and can practice diligently, by the time you grow up, you will definitely achieve something."

  "But Master, there is still something I need to attend to."

  Ma Jin Xiao took out a secret book from his bosom and handed it to Xiao He's mother, "Madam Tan, this secret book contains all things. If I can come back after finishing my business, I will personally teach Xiao He... But if I don't come back, you let Xiao He recognize characters and read by himself first, then let him study this secret book."

  "Master, you, are you leaving Xia He?" Tan He was shocked and immediately hugged his master's legs.

  "Good boy." His mother held onto Tan He tightly.

  "Xiao He, stop being so overbearing." Ma Jin Xiao said in a low voice, sternly. "Master has his own matters! Can't always follow you... Tan Furen, there are silver notes hidden within the secret manual. If used sparingly, they can last for decades."

  Mrs. Tan and her daughter both had some redness in their eyes.

  They all realized... their benefactor 'Ma Jin Xiao' was going out to do something very dangerous.

  "Master." Tan He, who was only seven or eight years old, thudded to his knees.

  Then three consecutive nods!

  His forehead was red and swollen from kowtowing, Tan He looked up at his master with tears in his eyes: "Master, all my other relatives are dead. Only you and mother are left. Master... this martial art, you must come back to teach me! If you're not here, I won't be able to learn it!"

  Ma Jinxiu's heart ached, but she forced herself to say: "Be strong, don't cry." Then, Ma Jinxiu directly opened the door and left.

  "Wuuu......" Tan He couldn't help but sob quietly.

  Hong Qing Shan saw the situation, sighed secretly in his heart, then patted Tang He's head and said softly: "Xiao He, don't worry, your master will definitely come back to teach you."

  "Uh-huh, definitely will." Little He nodded in agreement as well.

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