Xuan Mo and Long Tian entered the small village beside the river at a leisurely pace.At several taverns, groups of merchants had gathered to discuss something with gloomy expressions. Some sat with their arms folded across their chests, while others occasionally let out long sighs. Several carts loaded with merchandise remained parked along the roadside, as though their owners had been waiting for far too long without knowing when they could continue their journeys."We've been stuck here for several days. If things continue like this, not only will our lodging expenses keep increasing, but our merchandise could also suffer losses. I still have several goods that must be delivered to the Imperial Capital as soon as possible. If we're delayed any longer, I'm afraid my entire business plan will fall apart," complained a portly merchant.Another merchant immediately chimed in, his voice filled with frustration. "You're still luckier than I am. Most of the goods I'm carrying are medicina

"There's no need. Master will go alone. You just need to wait here and refrain from doing anything reckless."Long Tian fell silent for a moment before obediently nodding. Nevertheless, his gaze continued to follow Xuan Mo's every movement. He knew his master was no ordinary person, but facing a demon in the water was clearly different from fighting on land. Moreover, if they had to battle within the creature's own territory, the situation could become far more dangerous.Meanwhile, news of a martial artist who intended to cross the river alone quickly spread throughout the riverbank. The merchants who had previously complained about their delayed journeys began gathering. Once they learned the identity of the warrior who would confront the demon, the crowd grew even larger."So that's the Jade-Faced Swordsman! I never expected to meet him in a place like this!""So he really is Xuan Mo, the Jade-Faced Swordsman? I've heard his name for a long time. Although he's still young, his tale

Xuan Mo was not the least bit intimidated by the tremendous jolts that shook his boat once again. As the river's surface churned and massive waves crashed against him from every direction, he instead raised his sword, his gaze sharp and unwavering.In an instant, internal energy surged from his body into the blade. A bluish light gradually enveloped the weapon, growing brighter with each passing moment until it radiated a sharp aura that made the surrounding air feel oppressive.The light was clearly visible even to the people standing at the harbor."What is that?""The blue light from his sword! How incredible!""Warrior Xuan truly is extraordinary!"The crowd exclaimed in amazement. They might not understand the technique Xuan Mo was using, but they could feel the terrifying power contained within that bluish light.Unlike those who watched in admiration, Long Tian's expression grew increasingly serious.'Blue Lightning Sword Technique!'He recognized the technique very well. It wa

"Young Warrior, please come aboard! All the spears you requested are ready!"The old boat owner’s voice rang out near the harbor. He stood aboard a large ship named the Spring Sun, waving at Long Tian, who was still watching the battle in the middle of the river.Long Tian immediately turned around and leaped onto the ship. As soon as he landed on the deck, his gaze fell upon the pile of spears that the workers had brought aboard.There were approximately two hundred spears in total.However, after inspecting several of them, Long Tian could not help frowning. The spears were of extremely poor quality. Their shafts were made of ordinary wood, while their spearheads were not particularly sharp. Some even appeared rusty and poorly maintained.It was obvious that these spears had not been made for combat. Instead, they were tools used by fishermen to catch fish.With weapons of this quality, injuring a catfish demon that had lived for more than a hundred years would certainly not be easy

It was not only the boat workers who were astonished by Long Tian's abilities. Even Xuan Mo could hardly believe what he had just witnessed. Earlier, during their journey to the capital, Xuan Mo had already realized that his disciple's physical strength far surpassed that of other children his age. Long Tian could run for long periods without showing any signs of fatigue. Even when using his Lightening Body Technique, he moved with remarkable ease, as though a long journey were nothing worth worrying about. 'This child truly has an extraordinary physique.' Xuan Mo had even needed to circulate his internal energy to keep up with Long Tian's speed whenever they traveled together. Yet his disciple could maintain that same pace so effortlessly. Unfortunately, he had no time to dwell on the matter. In the middle of the river, the giant catfish demon was thrashing about in agony. The two spears embedded in its body caused the creature to writhe continuously, while the surrounding water