CHAPTER 46: CHAPTER 46: ZHAO QING!

Crunch!

A club smashed down with unmatched force, Jiang Shi aimed specifically at the demon beast’s thigh. With one strike, its leg was fractured and twisted, muscles bursting on the surface, spewing blood.

"Roar..."

The demon beast immediately let out a series of agonized screams, writhing crazily on the ground, using its paws to desperately crawl forward like a pangolin, leaving deep marks as it quickly fled for its life.

But with only one leg left, its speed was greatly reduced.

"Hohoho..."

Jiang Shi laughed wildly, mimicking the laughter of the demon beast, then rapidly rushed forward, catching up with the beast, swinging his club again towards its other leg.

With a crunch, its other leg was also broken, bones fractured.

"Roar..."

The demon beast screamed even more miserably, crawling forward in terror, its eyes filled with deep fear.

"Hohoho..."

Jiang Shi continued to let out his strange laughter, patting his chest.

He was using the same method against the demon beast as it had used against him.

However, his laughter was undoubtedly more piercing to the demon beast’s ears, filled with more mockery and ridicule, causing the beast’s face to twist in agony, feeling an immense humiliation.

Now its legs were crippled, its paws fractured, its strength greatly diminished, leaving it as nothing more than meat on a chopping block.

Its mouth moved, making a whimpering sound, hands clasped together in a human-like gesture, seemingly begging for mercy in terror.

"Oh? You know fear too? Hohoho..."

Jiang Shi let out another sharp laugh full of ridicule, then his eyes turned cold as he swung his club, smashing it fiercely onto the demon beast’s forehead.

Crunch!

A mist of blood splattered, the sound was ghastly, making one’s teeth ache.

The beast’s head was immediately smashed open, collapsing to the ground, bleeding from its seven orifices, its body convulsing and twitching, frothing at the mouth.

Though its life energy was too strong, making it difficult to die quickly.

It could only endure this endless pain.

"Hohoho... why aren’t you laughing now?"

Jiang Shi taunted it again, then looked up towards the direction from which the iron arrow had flown, his gaze focusing.

Not far away, at the village entrance.

At some point, over ten warhorses appeared.

Men dressed in different clothes sat on the horses, looking at him and the beast with expressions of wonder.

At the front, a middle-aged man, holding a black iron great bow in his left hand and a thick black iron arrow in the other.

Evidently, he was the one who had shot the arrow just now.

The ones beside him mostly carried knives and swords, though some held two hammers.

"War horses, these people are riding war horses, could it be... they are military personnel?"

Jiang Shi felt a heaviness in his heart.

Unbeknownst to him, the others also secretly marveled, constantly sizing up Jiang Shi.

They had been ordered by their commander to search for villages and towns within eighty miles, hoping to find the knight mentioned by the Fourth Young Master.

But after several days, they found nothing.

Just when they were about to give up, they heard the roar of a demon beast early in the morning, and its voice indicated formidable strength, prompting them to hurry over.

They had never imagined that upon arriving, they’d see a scrawny man wielding a giant wolf fang club, chasing and attacking a second-tier demon beast.

Seeing Jiang Shi’s distinctive appearance and the massive wolf fang club, Zhao Qing, the leader, was startled and could almost instantly determine that this person was who they were seeking.

That is, the "Innate Vajra" mentioned by the commander.

Therefore, Zhao Qing went ahead with a Sunset Arrow Technique, blocking the beast’s path.

Jiang Shi’s subsequent performance confirmed their suspicions.

This man possessed great strength, easily breaking the bones of this beast equivalent to the eleventh level of Entering Strength with a single strike.

"General Zhao..."

A man on the left looked slightly solemn, whispering in Zhao Qing’s ear, wanting to ask if they should immediately approach and make contact.

Zhao Qing’s heart was moved, gazing at Jiang Shi before advancing on horseback, smiling: "This little brother, I am Zhao Qing, passing through here and witnessing your magnificent display of power. May I know your name?"

Seeing the other party’s lack of malice, Jiang Shi didn’t refuse and replied: "I am Jiang Shi, thank you for your assistance."

"Jiang Shi..."

The people in front all smiled.

Indeed, they had found the right person.

"Little brother, your strength is astonishing, I am deeply impressed. May I ask who your mentor is?"

Zhao Qing smiled slightly and asked.

"I have no mentor, I’ve just taught myself randomly."

Jiang Shi shook his head, not wanting to tie himself tightly to the Zhenwu Temple.

Otherwise, if he ever made enemies, the temple would surely invite great foes.

"No mentor?"

Zhao Qing smiled, saying: "Your strength is certainly not weak, the world is in chaos, heroes are vying for supremacy, why haven’t you joined the military with such astonishing abilities? Instead, you’re hiding here, aren’t you afraid of wasting your talents?"

"I am used to being free and unrestrained, not fond of joining forces. I practice martial arts simply to strengthen my body, not necessarily to rely on others."

Jiang Shi replied.

"Don’t you have the heart to save the world from disaster and rescue the common people from their plight? In these chaotic times, the ordinary people suffer miserably, hearing nothing but the clamor of pots and pans while grand clocks are destroyed, and the rulers are cruel and ruthless. Have you no desire to change any of this?"

Zhao Qing continued.

"Hmm?"

Jiang Shi frowned, looking at him: "Sir, don’t you feel tired every day?"

"Tired? What do you mean?"

Zhao Qing was puzzled by Jiang Shi’s question.

"Thinking so much every day, how can your brain handle it? In these chaotic times, high-minded individuals will naturally arise and save the world. There are plenty with noble ideals, why should it come down to me? I just want to live well for myself, life is short, I must live for the moment!"

Jiang Shi replied.

"What you say, brother, is quite erroneous. If everyone only wants to live well for themselves, when will the world ever be set right? Today, if you don’t fight for the people, who will help you when disaster strikes? Help the people, and they help you, this is an eternal truth!"

Zhao Qing said.

Jiang Shi pondered slightly, saying: "You do have some points, but there are many forces in the world now, I still need to observe more."

Solo fighting indeed won’t work.

Not to mention, the military has already monopolized all sorts of cultivation materials, so he will have to cooperate with them sooner or later.

Otherwise, it’ll be difficult to obtain the things used for cultivation.

"Little brother, why observe? I know someone who is passionate and righteous, has the heart to save the world, and loves to make friends with heroes from all walks of life. If you come over, he will surely treat you with great respect!"

Zhao Qing smiled.

"I’ll think about it."

Jiang Shi shook his head, not asking more, grabbing the demon beast’s corpse, and turning to leave.

The people around Zhao Qing showed anxious expressions.

"General..."

Someone quickly whispered.

Zhao Qing gently shook his head, saying: "Do not act hastily, leave a few people nearby to watch, the others will follow me back to see the commander!"

The people beside him immediately nodded.

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