Chapter 47: The Messenger Arrives

In the four days that followed, Feng Zi, as previously agreed, taught the people of Daishan County Martial Arts Techniques.

After all, this was done in haste, so naturally, it could not be as meticulous and detailed as the instruction he received when learning martial arts in his hometown.

Therefore, although it was helpless, whether these people could seize the opportunity and become Martial Artists ultimately depended on their own natural endowments and comprehension.

Martial Dao cultivation is, after all, a long-term endeavor; geniuses who understand things at a single point are truly rare, but Feng Zi did discover more than ten budding martial arts talents.

He did not make a scene, but instead silently recorded the information of these individuals and compiled it into a booklet along with other information that needed to be handed over.

As for the techniques these people were practicing... Feng Zi pondered for a long time and ultimately decided to teach a Blade Technique originating from Black Bamboo Stronghold.

For Feng Zi, as of today, the "Zhao Family Long Fist" was merely one of the many techniques he had mastered, and it possessed nothing unique or particularly desirable.

But this Fist Technique was, after all, the foundation of his Martial Dao and the insights into the Martial Dao created by Zhao Feng, so it was not suitable to be taught to others casually.

After much thought, he finally decided to teach the Blade Technique that was easiest to get started with.

Just as Feng Zi was teaching the local people Martial Arts Techniques while maintaining order in Daishan County—

Those two "messengers" rode fast horses day and night without rest, and finally arrived at Wutai County on the morning of the third day.

The Constables patrolling the street saw the two from afar and subconsciously drew their weapons, shouting sternly:

"Who goes there? Dismount immediately and state your purpose!"

Upon hearing this, the two dared not delay; they hurriedly pulled on the reins and dismounted.

Facing the Constables who walked up, one of the quick-witted messengers had already stepped forward, took out the envelope hidden in his bosom, and stated frankly:

"Reporting to the official, we have come from Daishan County in the south. We are here under the instructions of Martial Master Feng Zi to report an important matter to the County Magistrate!"

Upon hearing this, a Constable pondered for a moment and nodded slightly: "That is correct. Daishan County is a hundred miles to the south; calculating the travel time, it is indeed appropriate."

Another Constable, however, kept a sharp eye and asked: "Wait, what does Martial Master Feng Zi look like? Describe him to us in detail."

The two dared not delay and immediately revealed Feng Zi's appearance and the items he carried.

Upon hearing this, the several Constables all put away their weapons and nodded: "That is right, that is right. Hearing this description, it is indeed the Champion without a doubt."

After the several Constables discussed it briefly, one Constable stepped out and said:

"Follow me, but do not get back on your horses—you are outsiders and are not allowed to ride horses within Wutai County."

The two messengers had not expected the Wutai County officials to be so easy to talk to; they kept saying yes and hurriedly led their horses by the reins, following that Constable.

The remaining Constables watched the three walk toward the County Government Office and continued their patrol, discussing in low voices—

"Hey... what do you think, why did that Champion Feng Zi send someone to deliver a letter? Is there some urgent matter?"

"I don't know about that, but judging from the style he displayed at the Martial Assembly and his background, he is definitely not the type of softie to complain easily."

"That makes sense! In my opinion, either he has encountered something particularly important that needs a decision, or he has encountered some particularly thorny trouble!"

As for the two messengers who had already walked far away, they naturally could not hear these discussions:

At this time, it was still early, but the county was already very lively; the two looked at the bustling atmosphere, which far surpassed that of their hometown, and exclaimed in wonder.

During this period, the Constable leading the way, considering that the two had traveled in a hurry, even bought them a few sesame seed cakes.

Seeing the Constable complete the transaction and seeing the auntie selling the cakes chatting and laughing with the Constable, the two immediately understood the "rules" that Feng Zi had once mentioned:

This scene was something they had both experienced before, but had not seen for a long time...

Just like that, the three walked quickly along the street.

After walking for about an hour, the two messengers finally saw the County Government Office, which was not magnificent but made one feel a sense of awe.

"You two wait a moment, allow me to go inside and report; it won't take long." The Constable turned and instructed the two.

Afterward, he exchanged a few words in a low voice with the Constables on duty at the entrance of the County Government Office and strode into the office—

At this time, County Magistrate Lu, sitting in the main hall, had been busy for nearly two hours before finally mediating a dispute between two wealthy families regarding land and irrigation ditches.

Looking at the rising sun, the County Magistrate narrowed his eyes slightly, let out a long sigh of relief, picked up the teacup that was still steaming, and sighed with emotion:

"Not having to worry about the immortal-like fighting of those big shots, and only having to deal with these ordinary disputes, is truly a comfortable and good life!"

Having said that, he took a sip of the fragrant tea in his cup and leaned lazily against the back of his chair.

Before County Magistrate Lu could relax, he saw a Constable striding toward the main hall: "Reporting to the County Magistrate, this subordinate has an important matter to report!"

Looking at the Constable who walked into the main hall, County Magistrate Lu braced himself, sat up straight, and said: "What is the important matter?"

That Constable dared not delay and replied with cupped hands: "Reporting to the County Magistrate, two messengers have arrived by fast horse from Daishan County, claiming to be under the instructions of Martial Master Feng Zi to report an important matter!"

"Martial Master Feng Zi?" Hearing this unexpected name, County Magistrate Lu was stunned for a moment and subconsciously asked again.

Before the County Magistrate could continue to ask, the other party immediately explained: "Observing the expressions and words of those two, what they are here for should be an important matter.

"And this subordinate and several colleagues have already verified it clearly; those who dispatched these two messengers are undoubtedly Martial Master Feng Zi himself."

Hearing the Constable explain it this way, County Magistrate Lu nodded slightly and said: "In that case, call those two up."

Before long, led by the Constable, the two messengers walked into the main hall of the County Government Office with serious expressions—

One of them was even walking with a stiff, uncoordinated gait.

For ordinary people, even if they are innocent, they will still feel nervous unconsciously when entering a place like the County Government Office.

County Magistrate Lu was not surprised by this and said in a loud voice:

"You two below, this official has heard that you were dispatched by Martial Master Feng Zi to deliver a letter. I now specially order you two to present the letter!"

Upon hearing this, the two messengers hurriedly took out the envelope and the booklet hidden in the lining of their clothes and presented them with both hands.

The Registrar sitting in the lower seat saw this, hurriedly walked down, took the items presented by the two, and handed them to County Magistrate Lu.

The County Magistrate did not hesitate and immediately tore open the envelope to begin reading the contents of the letter.

The content of the letter was not long—in the letter, Feng Zi simply gave a brief account of the process and results of the matter, and mentioned his own response and the current situation in Daishan County.

County Magistrate Lu read the contents of the letter word for word, but his brows became tighter and tighter.

After a long time, he finally finished reading the contents of the letter, and his tightly locked brows instantly relaxed.

As for the booklet, he just flipped through a few pages casually and did not show much interest.

After pondering for a moment, Lu Xianling looked at the two messengers standing below the hall and said in a kindly manner:

"Someone, arrange two guest rooms at an inn for these two messengers who have traveled far and wide; we must not let their hard work go unrewarded."

Seeing the two messengers leave the County Government Office with profuse thanks, the County Magistrate looked at the Registrar sitting in the lower seat and ordered:

"Pass down the order, invite the heads of each department of the County Government Office and the family heads of the several powerful local clans to come and discuss matters; I will wait for them in the back hall."

Hearing this order, the Registrar could not help but be startled and subconsciously asked in pursuit: "Is it all of the aforementioned people?"

"Everyone!" Lu Xianling said decisively:

"Tell them, no matter what important business they are busy with, it is not as important as this matter; they must come at the fastest speed!"