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Time flies. After Zhang Wei helped his cousin Li Sheng deal with his uncle's funeral, a year and a half has passed in the blink of an eye.

It was midsummer. In a mountain forest outside Luyang City, a grizzly bear was running at high speed in the forest, panicking, as if there was a more terrifying beast chasing it.

Zizizizi——

Suddenly, a sound like an electric current was heard, and a figure with electric light flashing all over his body rushed directly through the dense jungle and rushed towards the grizzly bear in front.

The figure ignored the complex terrain of the mountain forest. Every time he blinked, he would appear ten meters away, and the distance with the grizzly bear was getting closer and closer.

The grizzly bear also noticed the abnormality behind him at this time, and ran faster immediately. The sound it made was like pulling a broken bellows, and its tongue was sticking out.

But even so, it did not have the idea of ​​fighting to the death. It was so huge, but it did not even have the courage to resist.

The speed of the grizzly bear was not slow. It could reach 15 meters per second when it burst out with all its strength. Even a martial arts expert who is good at light work may not be able to beat the grizzly bear at a short distance.

However, this speed is much slower than the figure behind him with lightning flashing all over his body.

In just three breaths, the distance between the two was pulled to five feet.

At this time, the figure stretched out his right index finger and middle finger and made a sword finger, stabbing at the grizzly bear that was still running at full speed in front!

Boom———

In an instant, a blue winding lightning as thick as a toothpick crossed the mountains and forests, directly crossing a distance of several feet and striking the grizzly bear that was running at full speed.

Snap———

With a crisp sound, the huge grizzly bear's body instantly straightened, and then slowly fell to the ground, with all its limbs stretched straight throughout the whole process, as stiff as an inflated balloon doll.

Cha Cha Cha———

Behind the grizzly bear, a sound of footsteps stepping on dead branches and rotten leaves came, and a handsome and tall boy waved his hand to dissipate the lightning on his body, and walked slowly over.

Looking at the bear corpse on the ground, combined with the distance he walked, the boy quickly evaluated his current strength through calculation.

"With the total amount of spiritual power in the middle stage of Qi training, I can probably maintain the Five Thunder Sword Curse for two minutes, or launch it three times at a long distance, with the farthest distance of five meters. The voltage can directly kill a grizzly bear. The power is good, but it's a pity that it can't be used for a long time. To be safe, I'd better use the Five Elements Treasure Technique."

Zhang Wei sighed, there is no way, this is a common problem of ancient cultivation methods. Although the power of the spell is strong, it also consumes a lot of spiritual power.

Because these methods were developed based on the past when the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was abundant. They didn't consider the dilemma of the current pollution of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

After the great changes in heaven and earth, the new skills and spells developed by the cultivators to adapt to the new environment reduced the consumption of spiritual energy.

Although the power is weak, at least the consumption is low and the endurance time is long.

"But the speed is quite fast, five meters in the blink of an eye. There is almost no possibility for mortal warriors to dodge. Even cultivators in the middle stage of Qi Refining like me have to cast defensive spells or talismans in advance to block it. If it is caught by surprise, I am afraid that even those in the late stage of Qi Refining will be defeated."

That's right. After a year and a half, relying on the three hundred taels of silver obtained from Fuwei Escort Agency and Ding Hao, Zhang Wei immediately found a beautiful place in the nearby mountains and forests after returning home to build a villa, and moved out of the Zhang family in the name of studying hard in seclusion.

In fact, he continued to study how to generate electricity in secret. Finally, half a year ago, he successfully broke through after more than fifty electrotherapy with a simple waterwheel generator and became a cultivator in the middle stage of Qi Refining.

And now Zhang Wei is only sixteen years old!

A sixteen-year-old in the middle stage of Qi Refining, anyone who sees him among the casual cultivators will have to praise that he has a promising foundation. Even among those disciples of the sect, Zhang Wei is considered young and promising, and it is not a bad idea to fight for the precious foundation-building spiritual objects.

Unfortunately, Zhang Wei is now a casual cultivator, and a famous person without spiritual roots. He can only hide this joy, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous.

Zhang Wei squatted down, hugged the thick waist of the grizzly bear with both hands, and with a force, he directly lifted the grizzly bear's body weighing hundreds of pounds by the waist and carried it on his shoulders. Then he ran in the forest without any impact on his pace.

Compared with the bear's body, Zhang Wei, who is only 1.8 meters tall, is still too thin. From a distance, it looks like a bear flying in the forest, which scared the two hunters who came into the mountain to hunt, and they ran down the mountain like they were running away.

…

In a forest 30 miles east of Luyang City, there is a simple villa. There is also a small river next to it, and the waterwheel is turning squeaky under the push of the water flow.

Qingyun Xiaozhu, Zhang Wei gave his villa a name. The area is not large, but the scenery is good. Zhang Wei has been hiding here for cultivation for more than a year.

At the entrance of Qingyun Cottage, a group of people stood, led by a middle-aged man with a bad face.

Zhang Xiong felt a little headache, sucking his teeth and asked: "You said... that bastard boy didn't study hard in the house and ran into the mountains to hunt?"

Zhang Da at the door said timidly: "Yes... that's it."

"You won't follow?"

Zhang Xiong almost said this from his teeth. Zhang Da quickly knelt down and explained: "In reply to the eldest master, the second master didn't let us follow, and... and the second master's martial arts is higher than ours..."

"If he doesn't let you follow him, why won't you guys follow him?" Zhang Xiong roared: "With his high martial arts skills, can he tear apart tigers and leopards? Or can he travel eight hundred miles a day? What if he falls or gets bumped in the mountains? How can he beat the blind man?"

Zhang Da raised his head and wanted to confess, but when he saw the scene behind Zhang Xiong, he couldn't help but widened his eyes and murmured: "Ah... it should be okay..."

When Zhang Xiong heard Zhang Da's words, his eyebrows stood up in anger, and he shouted: "What should be possible? Zhang Da, I tell you, if something happens to my second brother, I will have to sink you..."

"Brother!"

Before he finished speaking, Zhang Xiong heard a familiar voice. He immediately stopped scolding Zhang Da, waved his sleeves, turned around and scolded Zhang Wei: "Huh, you still know..."

As soon as he turned his head, Zhang Xiong saw the head of a grizzly bear facing him with its tongue hanging out. His eyes were straightened at that moment. When he reacted, he jumped three feet high in fright, then tripped on his heels and fell down the steps. , and sat directly on the edge of the steps.

"Ouch——"

Anyone who has experienced the pain of having his tailbone knocked will probably understand Zhang Xiong's pain at this moment. Zhang Xiong immediately turned over and started to cry, holding his buttocks. The servant next to him who was also frightened finally realized what he was feeling and was in a hurry. Go and help the eldest man of the Zhang family.

Zhang Wei, who was carrying the bear carcass with the intention of scaring his brother, saw that he was in trouble. He quickly threw the grizzly bear carcass aside, worriedly supported Zhang Xiong and said: "Brother, are you okay..."

Zhang Xiong gasped at the air conditioner and ordered to the servant beside him: "Bring...bring me my riding whip, and I'll beat you to death, you little bastard!"

After a while of fussing, Zhang Wei welcomed Zhang Xiong into the Villa with an apologetic look, while explaining: "It's your thirty-fifth birthday in two days, so I just wanted to go into the mountains to hunt for you. Pi Jiaozi happened to see this bear and killed it and brought it back. "

Zhang Xiong obviously softened his attitude after hearing this, but he still reprimanded in a firm tone: "Humph! I'm very happy that you have this heart. But it's too dangerous! What should I do if there are three advantages and two disadvantages!"

"We can't do this anymore."

"Yes, yes..." Zhang Wei nodded in agreement, and then changed the subject: "By the way, brother, why are you free to come to my place today?"

Zhang Xiong sat on the main seat safely, but his movements were very gentle, for fear of injuring his buttocks again. At the same time, he took out a red letter from his arms and handed it to Zhang Wei.

"I have good news for you. Congratulations to Zijie. From today on, you are a scholar. You are a person with fame!"

Zhang Wei was stunned for a moment, then took the letter raft and watched the student Zhang Wei personally sign the six characters on it, and he couldn't help but feel a trance in front of his eyes.

Once upon a time, when he didn't know the existence of the world of immortality, his biggest dream was to achieve success in the imperial examination.

Because this is the most convenient and safest way for him to get ahead. After all, it was too dangerous to take the title right away. No matter how well he practiced martial arts, he could easily be shot to death by stray arrows from the rebel army.

However, ever since he learned about the existence of the world of cultivating immortals, his mind has been focused on cultivating immortals. Although he has not completely given up on this knowledge, he is not as diligent as before.

After officially joining the Taoism, it was only six months ago that he picked up books and made an emergency attack for several months in order to deal with his brother Zhang Xiong.

So now that I know that I passed the county examination, I feel like "Can I pass this?"

But it's still a joy to pass.

Then Zhang Wei opened the letter, and after omitting the bunch of gorgeous words of praise, he focused on his ranking.

"Fourth place in Luyang County?" Zhang Wei was stunned. He just wrote casually at first, but he was able to get the fourth place among thousands of students in Luyang County?

However, Zhang Wei's expression was one of excitement in Zhang Xiong's eyes, so he poured cold water on him and said: "Are you very proud? Reflect on why you didn't get the top three!"

Zhang Weidao: "Because the author's thinking is different from mine."

Zhang Xiong: "..."

Where is my whip?

Zhang Xiong reprimanded: "How much time have you wasted in preparing for the cultivation of immortality over the years? How much study have you wasted in practicing martial arts?"

Zhang Wei argued: "But practicing martial arts strengthens the body. There is a saying that is good: civilization is the spirit, barbarism is the body. Reading and practicing martial arts are never contradictory things, they are complementary to each other."

Civilized in spirit, barbaric in body?

Zhang Xiong's eyes lit up, but his dignity as an elder brother prevented him from simply bowing his head.

"Having said that..."

At this time, Zhang Wei said again: "Brother, I heard that every time there is a court meeting, there will be dignitaries in the court who get red-faced and fight over something, and then they will beat people, and even the bones will be broken in severe cases. I What if I don’t practice my physical fitness well and get bullied by others in the court?”

With your fist that can kill Xiong Zhen, you will still be bullied by others? All I ask is that you be gentle and don’t punch the shit out of someone else!

Zhang Xiong coughed twice, and then feigned anger: "Ahem...don't talk about the affairs of the ministers. That's not something you, a little scholar who is not even a scholar, can mess with! When will you take the exam?" If you become a Jinshi, let's talk about it if you can get an official position in Yundu!"

After hearing Zhang Xiong's words, Zhang Wei knew that this topic could be over. Then I heard Zhang Xiong say: "By the way, in two days, the Luyang County Academy will hold a deer singing banquet. All the students on the list will go there, and you have to go too."

Zhang Wei wanted to refuse, but when the words came to his lips, he thought of how he had been busy with cultivation and had not had contact with outsiders for a long time. If he didn't go and participate in this kind of thing, his brother would nag him to death. So he changed his words and replied.

"Yes."

Zhang Xiong nodded with relief, and then said: "Also, Zijie, you are not young anymore, and it's time to get married and start a family. Men will only become stable after they have a family."

Zhang Wei's face was horrified, "You won't arrange a marriage for me, right?"

"If I force a marriage for you, won't you hate me to death?" Zhang Xiong raised his eyelids and glanced at his brother and said: "This Luming Banquet will not only have the students on the list of Luyang County, but also the unmarried women of the major Luyang families who are of the right age. Young masters and young ladies participate. Don't just eat, drink and sing with others at the meeting. Keep your eyes open and see if there is anyone you like. "

"If you meet a girl from an aristocratic family that you like, it's best if she's from the direct lineage. If you don't harm her from the collateral lineage, I won't agree. But if it's a female member, I won't say anything. Just be happy."

Zhang Wei was relieved when he heard this. He was afraid that his brother would think of a marriage and arrange a marriage for him. In that case, he would be at a loss.

As for why the Luming Banquet allows young masters and young ladies from aristocratic families to participate together, and even has a category of female members.

This is also because although the overall background of the Five Domains and Seventy-three Countries is a feudal society, due to the existence of immortal cultivators, although women are still in a disadvantaged position overall, the situation is much better than the feudal era of the previous life.

After all, once you cultivate immortals, the physiological gap between men and women can be ignored. There are even some special skills that women can practice faster and exert stronger combat effectiveness.

At the high-end combat power level above the five domains of foundation building, female cultivators account for a considerable proportion. In this case, it is unrealistic for the feudal society to persecute women as unscrupulously as Zhang Wei did in his previous life.

For example, women have won the right to take the civil service examination and the right to marry to a certain extent.

Female students are the product of this situation. In Yunguo, they can pass the examination and become officials just like men, and rise and fall in the officialdom. Some countries even have female prime ministers or empresses.

And this so-called Luming Banquet, in Zhang Wei's view, is not so much a promotion banquet held by the academy, but rather a blind date meeting held by the aristocratic families of Luyang County in order to compete for official resources.

This kind of thing is not uncommon, and Zhang Wei has seen a lot of it in his previous life. So there is no surprise. The reason why Zhang Xiong put forward the scope requirement is mainly because the female students who can pass the examination for scholars have good knowledge and family background, which is enough for the Zhang family to recognize. Either it is the direct line of other noble families. Marriage can stabilize the relationship between the two families.

It is not possible to marry the collateral line. The status of the noble ladies of the collateral line is not enough and they are not worthy of the status of Master Zhang Er. They are used to win over those poor students who have no background and no money. Unless the male students are very powerful, no noble family will marry the direct daughter to the poor family.

So after Zhang Wei agreed, Zhang Xiong, as the elder brother, immediately waved his hand, and the servants who followed him immediately handed over all the female information at the Luming Banquet to Zhang Wei, and also gave them their portraits. After telling him to look carefully and choose carefully, he left with satisfaction.

"My brother..."

After seeing Zhang Xiong off, Zhang Wei couldn't help but smile helplessly at the thick stack of portraits in his hand. But his heart was warm.