Chapter 85: Chapter 85: Seeing Injustice on the Road
By the end of February, the Spirit Fields alongside the Chi Path were lush and vibrant with life.

The hardworking Spiritual Plant Farmers had begun their work in the fields early in the morning, clearing weeds and pests.

Although farming was arduous, the promising growth of the Spiritual Rice filled them with hope for a bountiful harvest this year, so they all worked with extra vigor, their weathered faces brimming with aspiration for the future.

They hoped the Spirit Fields would not suffer any disasters and that all the thieves would meet their demise.

Some farmers also shouldered heaps of dry firewood, heading towards Cloud Mountain City.

From the distance came the sound of a shepherd boy’s bamboo flute.

Along the edge of a ridge, a few children carrying baskets were picking Fish Scale Grass.

The Fish Scale Grass that grew early in the spring was of the best quality, and now was the perfect time to harvest it.

A bundle of dried Fish Scale Grass could be exchanged with a Traveling Merchant for a piece of fragrant rice candy.

For these rural children, it was undoubtedly the best treat.

The Fish Scale Grass here was quickly picked clean.

An older and a younger girl, hand in hand, hopped onto the Chi Path, ready to continue picking on the other side.

At that moment, a thunderous roar approached from the distance, echoing in everyone’s ears.

On the Chi Path, several hundred steps away, large clouds of dust tumbled towards them at an incredible speed, comparable to arrows leaving their bows!

The two girls were crossing the Chi Path when the older one looked back and saw the scene unfolding, her face instantly drained of color in fear.

She abruptly pulled her companion, attempting to run off the Chi Path with her.

Caught off guard, the younger girl stumbled and fell to the ground.

The basket in her left hand tipped over, spilling most of the Fish Scale Grass.

“Oh no!”

The little girl panicked.

Ignoring her friend’s tugs, she crouched down, trying to pick up the scattered Fish Scale Grass.

She had spent a lot of effort picking these herbs, which could be traded for some bits and bobs for her home.

The older girl tugged twice without success.

By now, the billowing clouds were only thirty to forty steps away, and four Green-Eyed Dragon-Scaled Horses, panting heavily, were tearing through the fog at breakneck speed, as the outlines of the high-carriage began to emerge!

Atop the carriage, the Coachman, having spotted the two little girls in the middle of the road, showed no intention of pulling the reins to stop the horses, his thin lips curling into a cruel smile.

“Child!”

A farmer, who was working in the nearby Spirit Fields and had just witnessed this scene, couldn’t help but shout with bulging eyes, “Run, quickly!”

However, the little girl was still frantically grasping at the Fish Scale Grass on the ground, oblivious to the approaching peril.

Her companion had already lost all ability to act, her mind gone blank with terror.

Just as tragedy seemed imminent, a greyish figure flashed across the Chi Path like lightning, snatching the two girls away in the nick of time!

Whinny!

The two leading Green-Eyed Dragon-Scaled Horses, as if hitting an invisible wall, reared up abruptly, letting out terrified neighs in unison.

The Coachman nearly toppled out of his seat!

In panic, the Coachman grasped the reins to control the frightened horses, his handsome face showing a surge of evil qi.

“Seeking death!”

He bellowed fiercely, suddenly lashing out with the long whip he held in his left hand.

Whoosh!

The dark gold whip, akin to a serpent striking at its prey, swiftly bridged the ten-plus step gap, and viciously lashed toward Wang Chen who had just rescued the two girls!

That morning, Wang Chen had come from his home, intending to ride the coach to Cloud Mountain City.

He stumbled upon the two girls in danger and, without a thought, activated his Spirit Light Shield Armor and dashed to their rescue.

It was a close call, but he managed to save them.

Little did he expect that the very Coachman, who had nearly killed someone, would not let the matter rest!

As the whip whistled towards him, Wang Chen instantly stepped back, holding the two girls close.

Crack!

The whip’s tip missed its mark, emitting a deafeningly loud crack.

Sparks flew!

If that whip had struck true, even Wang Chen, protected by his Spirit Light Shield Armor, would have likely suffered some damage.

The Coachman, with a golden crown upon his head and failing to land his strike, had his fair complexion turn even more ferocious, his gaze towards Wang Chen filled with venomous hatred.

“Number Seven!”

At that moment, another four-horse carriage raced toward them, brushing past the Coachman’s carriage.

The coachman dressed in a brocade robe on the carriage shouted, “What are you doing? The hunt is about to begin!”

As he spoke, he had already vanished into the distance.

“Mudblood scum!”

The golden-crowned coachman spat hatefully and, cursing under his breath, steered the carriage back onto the road.

Watching the carriage speed away.

Wang Chen’s eyes faintly revealed the True Form of Heavenly Dragon.

He was well aware.

He was probably remembered by the other party!

These guys “racing” on the Chi Path were all second-generation cultivators from Cloud Mountain City.

Relying on their strong backgrounds, they acted with unrestrained arrogance, habitually demeaning others.

There had been no shortage of passersby who were struck dead or injured before.

In the end, all the incidents were left unresolved!

Wang Chen had no capital to fight against these people.

But if he had to do it over, he would still step in to save someone!

Even if it meant being resented by the other party.

After settling down the two girls, who were still unsettled, Wang Chen rubbed their heads and said, “Be careful next time, and make sure to watch out for the carriages coming and going on the Chi Path!”

Today, they were lucky.

But such luck wouldn’t last forever!

No sooner had he finished speaking than the two girls cried out together, “Waaah—”

Clearly, they were terrified.

A peasant woman hurried over and swung her fan-sized palm down on the little girl’s buttocks.

“That’s for running around!”

She too was quite frightened and scolded the two girls thoroughly.

Then she thanked Wang Chen profusely.

She almost knelt in gratitude.

It even made Wang Chen feel somewhat embarrassed.

When another carriage passed by, he quickly waved it down and got on board to head to Cloud Mountain City.

After entering the city, Wang Chen had intended to go to the talisman shop to sell Meteor Fire Talismans.

But he suddenly felt something in his heart and immediately headed straight to the north of the city.

There, he rented a higher-tier Qi Cultivation cave mansion.

Actually, Wang Chen wanted to rent a mid-tier Qi Cultivation cave mansion.

But there were none available, and he didn’t want to wait, so he reluctantly paid double the spirit stones.

Two days later, when Wang Chen emerged from the cave mansion, he had already securely advanced to the sixth level of Qi Cultivation!

This progression had gone incredibly smoothly.

Simpler and easier than the previous two Breaking Thresholds, he encountered not even the slightest obstacle or trouble.

In fact, Wang Chen had just reached 499 experience points on the fifth level of the Five Elements Skill the day before yesterday.

He completed it all in one go yesterday.

Of course, he didn’t expend a single point of Heavenly Merit for this level-up either.

Wang Chen felt that with his current Root Bone and Comprehension, breaking through to the higher tiers of Qi Cultivation was not an issue.

However, advancing to Complete Qi Cultivation or even to Breakthrough Mansion was going to be difficult.

Unless he could further enhance his two Innate attributes.

That would require a lot more Heavenly Merit.

Compared to that, the Heavenly Merit needed just to add points to upgrade cultivation techniques was much less.

Wang Chen was not in a hurry.

His current rate of leveling up was already very fast.

Three levels in a single year.

Aside from extreme cases, even the talented ones in the sects could not compare.

Wang Chen also had to rely on the Stealth Breath Technique to disguise his progress.

Otherwise, if someone discovered that his cultivation level had soared so quickly in a short time.

The trouble would be immense!

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