Zhao Ya actually didn’t care about this matter at all.
Even if those surrendered cavalry intended to engage in deceitful acts, Zhao Ya wouldn’t need to lift a finger. The martial artists, who have already established themselves and tasted the benefits, would tear them apart.
Moreover, such a situation is impossible.
From the moment these cavalry surrendered, their fate was sealed, and there was no turning back.
Furthermore, Sun Yingkui was not doing well under Wei Hongbin before, and now that he finally has a chance to stand on his own, he will cherish it more than anyone else.
The wedding of Shen Dao and Shi Qingqing was smoothly completed.
Lu Dingtai specially granted them a courtyard next to the Martial Arts Hall, and so the two of them cheerfully moved in and began their sweet life together.
The turmoil from the battle finally began to subside, although occasionally fragrant invitations or letters were thrown over the wall into the Martial Arts Hall, specifically addressed to Zhao Ya.
But after all, everyone needs to live, so everything gradually returned to normal.
Zhao Ya also declined many external invitations and focused on studying the newly acquired Little Five Paths Chasing Soul Leg.
In the blink of an eye, more than ten days passed.
On this day, in the forests outside the Commandery, Zhao Ya moved like an apparition, swiftly maneuvering through the woods.
The branches posed no obstacle to him, often changing his body position effortlessly at the last moment to pass through gaps with ease.
The entire process was seamless and smooth, with his speed reaching an extreme level.
Finally.
After traversing a vast area of forest, a rugged hill appeared ahead.
Zhao Ya leaped lightly, landing firmly on a large boulder, then slowly exhaled and began to ponder with a frown.
It’s still not enough.
Despite these days of hard practice, both his body technique speed and dodge agility had improved to varying extents.
But the final 1% felt like an insurmountable chasm.
Zhao Ya took out a piece of dried meat and chewed it slowly.
Once he replenished his Qi Blood, Zhao Ya began practicing his leg skills.
His movements were as nimble as a swallow, continuously traversing the stony hill, deliberately landing on rocks.
With a crack, a watermelon-sized rock was crushed underfoot, kicking up a small cloud of dust.
This had become a routine.
In just a moment, nearly all suitably sized rocks on the hill were shattered by Zhao Ya.
He stopped atop the hill and opened the attribute panel.
Name: Zhao Ya. Age: 19 Years. Remaining Lifespan: 392 (+17 days) Years
Skills: Eight Vajra Longevity Skill (Peak Performance 57%)
Five Tiger Fist (Returning to the Essence 13%)
Gale Saber Technique (Returning to the Essence 16%)
Light as a Feather (Peak Performance 99%)
Concealing Breath Technique (Peak Performance 99%)
Great Stone-Throwing Hand (Peak Performance 8%)
Great Vajra Fist (Peak Performance 11%)
Golden Body Technique (Refined Skill 4998/5000)
Little Five Paths Chasing Soul Leg (Entering the Hall 231/500)
[Lung Unlock Progress: 17%]
Although he had only practiced for a few days, thanks to Zhao Ya’s powerful realm, the leg skill had quickly reached the level of Entering the Hall.
Once reaching this realm, the power of this leg skill became apparent, with a casual kick capable of crushing rocks and splitting mountains.
However, Zhao Ya believed that the greatest function of this leg skill might be to enhance the speed of his body technique, otherwise, how could his body technique have improved significantly in just a few days?
Of course, this was just a hypothesis; whether it’s true would need further realm advancements to a Minor Achievement to be validated.
Apart from this, there were little changes in other aspects, with the lung unlock progress only increasing by 8%.
Yet, the Golden Body Technique was on the brink of a breakthrough, mainly due to Zhao Ya frequently seeking guidance from Jin Zhenming at the Guangrui Martial Arts Hall recently.
At this rate, it wouldn’t be later than tomorrow for the Golden Body Technique to reach Peak Performance.
Since the Golden Body Technique concerns one’s defense, this meant his self-preservation ability would further advance.
At that point, it would be time to return to Wuxiang City for a trip.
Zhao Ya made a firm decision internally, practiced the cultivation technique once more, then returned home.
As expected, the next day, Zhao Ya followed the Golden Body Technique’s instructions, patting his muscles all over, filling them with Qi Blood to forge a formidable body, when the long-awaited prompt sound finally came.
[Golden Body Technique proficiency +3]
Zhao Ya was delighted and opened the panel for a look.
Indeed.
The Golden Body Technique had progressed from Refined Skill to Peak Performance.
At this realm, Zhao Ya’s skin was as tough as steel, and ordinary blades couldn’t leave a red mark, let alone injure him.
It’s about time.
With the Golden Body Technique as a foundation, Zhao Ya had more confidence for his revenge.
So that evening, he informed Lu Dingtai about his plan to return to Wuxiang City.
After hearing out, Lu Dingtai didn’t hinder him.
"That’s good. With your current strength, it’s not only Wuxiang City, but there are barely a few in the entire Yunxiao County who could match you. So I have nothing much to advise, just one thing to say to you."
"Please, Master."
Lu Dingtai’s expression suddenly turned murderous.
"Leave none who were responsible for my junior brother’s death, kill them all, can you do this?"
Hearing Lu Dingtai’s murderous advice, Zhao Ya didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
Since advancing to the Fifth Realm, Master’s killing intent had indeed grown stronger.
But Zhao Ya had never intended to spare those guys when he returned this time in any case.