Chapter 556: Purchasing Medicine and an Old Acquaintance (Seeking Monthly Votes)

"Sigh..."

Aaron walked out of Si Niangzi's house and also let out a sigh.

Not to mention that he had too many secrets, even if he really married her, it would only lead to heartbreak in the future.

Because Si Niangzi was already in her early thirties, and women in ancient times aged quickly; in another ten years, she would likely show her age completely.

Yet he would still be in his prime, still a youth!

When that time came, how would Si Niangzi be able to cope?

"When flowers bloom, one must pluck them, do not wait until there are no flowers and pluck an empty branch... Heaven and earth may last long, but there are times they end; this hatred is endless and knows no bounds..."

The shopkeeper immediately went to instruct the assistant to prepare the medicine.

【Martial Arts: Flowing Sand Palm (100/100), Black Sand Palm 4th Layer (1/300)】

【Realm: Bright Energy】

Aaron sighed and continued asking.

Aaron went out to stroll the streets.

【Age: 23】

After a group of Yellow Ant Soldiers passed by, he actually saw quite a few 'acquaintances'!

It was the eagle-eyed and wolf-guarded Young Gang Leader of the Golden Fish Gang—Duan Lang! He was leading a group of Golden Fish Gang members, swaggering through the streets.

Aaron scanned the Attribute Panel:

Well, that night of fire and war had been continuous, and many people in the city had lost their homes and could only become beggars.

【Martial Arts: Flowing Sand Palm (100/100), Black Sand Palm 4th Layer (2/300)】

"However, being able to reach Dark Energy makes one a master in the prefecture city."

Another day passed.

"Are you... Senior Brother Song Sanjin?"

"What medicine does this customer wish to purchase?"

"Finally, I have entered the 4th Layer of the Black Sand Palm..."

The old shopkeeper took it, looked it over, and nodded: "Our small shop does have all of these in stock, but the price is not cheap..."

"The Liu Family, the Golden Fish Gang?"

He looked at Aaron, his face carrying a trace of expectation and ingratiation, like a stray dog begging to be taken in.

The shopkeeper was an old man wearing brocade clothes; he looked quite spirited and asked politely: "Our shop's hemostatic powder is famous far and wide..."

The next day.

"Follow the medicinal herbs and quantities I have written..."

Several days later.

【Talent: Immortality】

The degree of his misery and downfall was truly pitiful!

Aaron silently made a note of it in his heart.

The target of the other party's propaganda was clearly not those who had homes and businesses, but the refugees, beggars, and thugs who had lost their homes and loved ones that night...

Song Sanjin's hair was disheveled, and his face was a melting pot of shame, pain, and struggle. Finally, it turned into a voice with a slight sob: "Dead... all dead... I went to join the army with the Great Senior Brother, but we were ambushed. I crawled out from a pile of corpses... I was severely wounded, and my martial arts were ruined... I struggled all the way back to the prefecture city, only to find my family's blacksmith shop destroyed by the war, and my family's whereabouts unknown... Wuwu..."

"Shh... don't talk nonsense, you'll get your head chopped off. Sigh... the two walls of our prefecture city, the two great families; it seems the Liu Family has now suppressed the Cao Family!"

"Sigh... don't say anymore. If learning martial arts were useful, wouldn't the Qingshan Martial Arts Hall have been burned to a blank slate?"

"Kind sir, kind sir... please show some mercy..."

There was no order at all; they were truly grassroots kings of a chaotic era!

Moreover, he had no interest in watching beheadings, and neither did Si Niangzi.

A person with inconvenient legs and feet, who seemed to be injured, threw himself in front of Aaron to beg. He raised his head and suddenly froze.

"Perform meritorious service and there will be heavy rewards!"

With this time, it would be better to practice martial arts or play games!

He was just lamenting when a night watchman beating a gong suddenly passed by in front, shouting loudly: "The Southern Heavenly King's recruitment notice..."

【Skills: Fishing (80/100), Sea Gathering Residual Art (2/5)】

'Why did I run into this person again? Hmm... judging by the name, this person's name clashes with mine; I must not be careless... Fortunately, my surname is neither Xu nor Di...'

At this time, the street was very deserted, with few pedestrians.

"Then, customer, please wait a moment..."

Although the shops were open, the shopkeepers and assistants were all looking miserable, clearly being forced.

"These..."

"With the 'Qinglong Life-Snatching Decoction' and the practice method of burning life for power... it probably won't be very slow."

"However, this is just the beginning. Perhaps after 100 or 200, the increase in Proficiency will slow down; it might take two or three, or even four or five days to add one point."

Aaron immediately hid to one side, blending into the crowd, keeping his head down, and glancing at the passing troops with his peripheral vision.

Aaron looked at the data on the Attribute Panel and couldn't help but feel a little happy:

Aaron handed over a piece of paper. On it, he had not only written the medicinal herbs needed for the 'Qinglong Life-Snatching Decoction', but he had also mixed in the herbs for the 'Quzi Prescription'.

What kind of king is the "Southern Heavenly King"?

Aaron raised an eyebrow, recognizing this person: "How did you end up in such a state?"

There were more Yellow Ant Thieves—no, the righteous army—posting notices.

While passing by an open space, Aaron saw many of them.

"But conservatively estimating, within two years, I will definitely be able to break through to Dark Energy!"

"The Cao Family has the Old Matriarch, and the Liu Family also has their Grand Duke!"

Occasionally, two or three pedestrians would pass by, heads bowed and walking hurriedly, swiftly attending to their own business, and avoiding the arrogant Yellow Ant Army soldiers as if they were snakes or scorpions.

As he walked, a shout of "The troops are passing!" suddenly came from ahead.

Aaron was speechless about this.

"When it comes to a complete supply of goods, of course, the city is still better."

"The Golden Fish Gang relies on the 'Liu Family'; this time the Liu Family defected to the Southern Heavenly King and rendered meritorious service by surrendering the city... so their subordinates have naturally become quite arrogant, haven't they?"

"Great Senior Brother Ding Shan?" A look of confusion appeared on Song Sanjin's face: "I don't know... he's probably dead too? Now my home is gone, and the Wuguan is gone..."

"That's not necessarily true... The Cao Family Old Matriarch is still around, and she was a renowned Transforming Strength Master back in the day! Even the Southern Heavenly King has to give her some face and hasn't touched a hair of the Cao Family's properties!"

Aaron clenched his fists: "So I still have to lay low... I'll wait a couple of days, then go grab the 'Qinglong Life-Snatching Decoction' to try it out!"

"Damn the Liu Family..."

"The price is negotiable..." Aaron fished out an ingot of silver and placed it on the counter.

【Name: Fang Yu (Aaron)】

"It increased by one point in a single day; doesn't that mean I can max out the fourth level within a year? Is breaking through to Dark Energy just around the corner?"

"This world looks like it's going to be chaotic; I must learn martial arts to protect myself!"

He walked down this street and found a pharmacy.

A moment later, Aaron left the pharmacy, satisfied, carrying large and small packages.

After complaining in his heart, Aaron waited for the main army to pass, then pricked up his ears to listen to the shopkeepers' discussions:

"The Golden Fish Gang has been acting high and mighty lately..."

"Are you... Junior Brother... Fang?"

Three days later.

"Everyone, as long as you go to the city's south drill ground to serve as soldiers, you'll be able to eat your fill!"

General Song Shentong is to be enthroned as the "Southern Heavenly King"! Along with that, he will behead the loyalists of the Lin Kingdom who were taken prisoner at the vegetable market.

Aaron looked at the realm column and nodded: "It seems I need to cultivate the fourth level to perfection and strike out three inches of Dark Energy... only then can my realm truly break through to Dark Energy."

"It is truly heartbreaking to hear and tear-jerking to see... What happened to Great Senior Brother?"

"Sigh... it's not easy for anyone."

Aaron rummaged through his robes, pulled out five large coins, tossed them into the broken bowl in front of Song Sanjin, and then walked away...

(End of this chapter)