Chapter 561: Six Years (Please Subscribe)

The 19th year of Guangzong.

General Huang Wenlong of the Lin Kingdom led his army in a great war for three years; in the Battle of Sanwang Mountain, he beheaded the "King of Wu" Shusun Zhang and the "King of Great Righteousness" Liu Qiong... The "King of Wood" Sun Zhuo led a hundred cavalrymen to break through the encirclement relying solely on his martial arts, and his whereabouts were unknown thereafter...

After pacifying the north of the Lin Kingdom, Huang Wenlong led his army into the capital, deposed the old emperor, and installed the vassal King Gui as the new emperor.

The era name was changed—to the first year of Xiangwu!

Huang Wenlong was appointed Grand Tutor and led the nation's entire army south to suppress the rebellion.

The many Anti-Kings in the south were terrified day and night!

On Taize Lake.

As he walked out of the home of Si Niangzi, a sudden sense of emotion arose in his heart: "Since ancient times, beauties are like famous generals; they are not permitted to show their white hair to the world..."

Even so, he endured it secretly; as long as he could keep a low profile and still see progress, he would absolutely not go out and act recklessly!

This was also one of the advantages of this Golden Finger he had crafted for himself.

The familiar waiter had already been replaced; now it was the son of the original waiter, wearing the same fawning smile: "You, sir, truly grow younger as you live..."

He laughed aloud and asked again: "Is Si Niang still unwilling to see me?"

"Six years of bitter cultivation, finally brought the Black Sand Palm to its peak..."

Aaron sighed, took out a few gold leaves, and handed them to Nannan: "The Imperial Court is sending troops south recently... I fear it is going to be chaotic again; you and your mother should leave the city early to hide."

Looking at the ginkgo tree he had planted in the courtyard, which had grown from a sapling to a tree with lush branches and leaves, Aaron could not help but sigh: "Ten years of human affairs, how many times have they changed..."

It was also time to start settling accounts with the enemies he had noted down back then.

"Yo, Master Yu has arrived!"

"Mm."

"Sigh... it was hard-won peace for a few years, and now it's going to be chaotic again!"

In reality, a few years ago, when Si Niang began to gradually grow old and faded, she became less willing to see Aaron, who remained in his prime.

【Talent: Immortality】

A drinker sighed: "Even the Imperial Court's soldiers are not necessarily good stock..."

This cute appearance made Aaron want to pinch her cheeks like when she was a child, but he immediately realized he couldn't; the other party was already a young woman.

"I have something to do and must go on a long journey; I probably won't be back for a long time."

Unknowingly, Aaron had walked to the East City District, where the powerful and wealthy of Taize Prefecture City gathered.

He gave a few words of advice, turned around, and took his leave.

Aaron's heart tightened; when the people around started saying this, it was almost time for him to go on a long journey.

The wharf belongs to the Twelve Linked Docks, the fish market belongs to the Golden Fish Gang; neither side shall offend the other again!

"I understand." Nannan bit her lip: "Uncle Yu... what about you?"

Aaron rowed the boat in silence.

Then, he stopped in front of a large mansion.

The waiter went down to prepare food and wine, while Aaron found a few acquaintances to listen to them discuss the recent major events of the world.

Aaron scanned his Attribute Panel:

【Name: Fang Yu (Aaron)】

That passerby felt Aaron's palm was like an iron pincer and knew the other party was a Martial Master; daring to be angry but not to speak, he could only explain obsequiously: "It is said... the Head of the Family of the Liu Family died, and Old Patriarch Liu, upon hearing the bad news, could not catch his breath and followed him!"

Aaron stopped a passerby nearby and asked.

After eating and drinking his fill, Aaron arrived at Taize Prefecture City.

【Martial Arts: Flowing Sand Palm (100/100), Black Sand Palm 6th Layer (500/500)】

His expression was calm as he arrived at the Sanshui Tavern on the wharf.

'Although he lost one son, he still has other sons... he can only endure it.'

She looked at Aaron's face, and for some reason, her cheeks flushed slightly.

And after the Black Sand Palm Method reached the sixth layer, it became much more difficult, especially the last few dozen points of proficiency, which took about ten days to half a month on average to add a single point.

Si Niangzi's home.

【Skills: Fishing (90/100), Sea Gathering Residual Art (3/5), Disguise Technique (66/100), Bone Shrinking Technique (39/100)】

Well, the bloody battle between the Golden Fish Gang and Old Lame Leg had finally, with someone speaking up from the Southern Heavenly King's mansion a few years ago, barely reached a truce.

With his nature of not looking for trouble and his intent to keep a low profile, he had lived peacefully for six years.

After all, at forty, it really wasn't just "a woman in her prime," but rather the exposure of old age.

"While there is still time, take your mother to the countryside to avoid this... come back after the great chaos has passed."

He poled the boat all the way to Sanshui Wharf.

Aaron was quite eager to try.

The biggest event now was undoubtedly Grand Tutor Huang Wenlong leading hundreds of thousands of troops south, and the Southern Heavenly King sending troops to resist.

Another person lowered their voice: "I just don't know... who is the True Dragon?"

Aaron answered with a smile.

By now, it was even more so.

Aaron estimated that this was likely because he rarely fought or interacted with others, lacking experience in combat.

"Unknowingly, I am already thirty... hmm, in ancient times, at thirty one would almost have grandchildren and could call oneself an old man... It is the same for a Martial Master; once past thirty, after Qi and Blood reach their peak, they will slowly decline, and the progress of martial arts training will also be twice the effort for half the result."

"After all, men... don't show their age."

Aaron did not expose anything, nor did he barge in to trample upon a woman's last shred of self-esteem.

"Yu Shu!"

Every day of effort can be seen!

【Realm: Dark Energy】

This is the 'Liu Family'; as a hereditary family of Taize Prefecture, the Liu Family is deeply rooted, and even the 'Golden Fish Gang' is nothing more than a dog raised by the Liu Family!

But at this moment, two snow-white lanterns were hung in front of the Liu Family gate!

"Before traveling far... let's settle all debts of gratitude and enmity, shall we?"

"Yu Shu, you are exactly the same as you were a few years ago, you haven't changed at all... Does the water of Taize Lake nourish people so well?"

"Ever since the Red Blood Carp King... these six years have finally been free of major incidents, allowing the fishermen to recuperate."

How many people in this world work hard yet see no harvest, and thus fall into despair?

【Age: 30】

"This... what has happened?"

"The world has been in chaos for ten years; it is about time for it to be unified..."

Aaron had to admit that he was no martial arts genius.

"Right away, right away..."

Aaron glared at him: "Bring the wine!"

Nannan said with a giggle.

Mourners lined up in a long queue, and the Liu Family's born-servants at the entrance were also wearing hempen garments and white headscarves, looking as if they were in deep mourning.

"What are you looking at?" he asked with a smile.

'Duan Datong lost his son and endured it like this... I'm afraid his Qi and Blood have declined in recent years, and he can no longer maintain his peak, right?'

While speaking, he had already heard footsteps behind the door curtain, and a shadow leaned against the door frame, clearly listening.

"I am only thirty, not old yet."

Nannan looked somewhat dejected.

The room curtain was lifted, and a young girl of fair age with bright eyes and white teeth walked out, calling out crisply: "You've come?"

"Then let it be so."

This Head of the Family of the Liu Family is the former Young Master of the Liu Family.

Old Patriarch Liu is his grandfather.

Put that way, it seems to make some sense, but Aaron felt by instinct that something was wrong!

(End of this chapter)