The streets and alleys were abuzz with many citizens discussing the matter.
Some citizens even applauded and celebrated, believing that such wicked factions of Jianghu deserved to perish.
After all, Hengxun Sect, with its proficient martial artists, used to oppress these ordinary citizens.
If not for the boundaries set by the authorities, these big sect heroes would have long taken liberties with the common women.
In the words of these heroes, ’Why practice martial arts if not for the satisfaction of the heart? Nowadays, it’s annoying how the court meddles in everything when this world is naturally about survival of the fittest.’
Citizens naturally dared not speak out in anger against such words, and when they saw these grand heroes of the big sects, they would politely call them ’Grand Hero’.
Otherwise, even if these heroes wouldn’t kill them, they could still earn themselves a beating.
Of course, there were also good sects and good heroes.
These good heroes protected the citizens and stood up for them.
But when Hengxun Sect encountered a good hero, they would kill one.
They found these meddlers annoying.
Moreover, the conflicts among heroes were Jianghu disputes, and the authorities didn’t intervene.
This gave them a perfect outlet to vent their frustrations on the good heroes.
This world, because of martial arts, was distorted.
But it was also normal.
Then, on this particular day.
The citizens within the city were celebrating the destruction of Hengxun Sect.
The citizens closest to the city gate felt the ground tremble.
"What... what is... that..."
Up on the city walls, many soldiers showed a look of panic, staring dumbfoundedly at the scene below the gate.
Outside the gate, a clamor arose, with everyone looking at Zhang Feng and the Green Mountain below the gate.
"It’s... the Immortal Master! Immortal Master!"
"A spiritual beast! He is the expert who eradicated the wicked faction!"
"Hengxun Sect was eradicated by this Immortal Master!"
"Quickly, bow to our benefactor!"
The citizens and traveling merchants outside the gate were thrilled, but also cautious of the terrifying size of Green Mountain, refraining from approaching rashly.
Meanwhile, some timid citizens quietly backed away, fearing they might become food for the spiritual beast.
At the same time, behind Green Mountain, followed the armless Sect Leader.
He was pale-faced, and upon hearing the commoners mention ’extermination of the sect,’ his heart filled with shame and anger.
"It’s Sect Leader Hang!"
At this moment, someone recognized him.
"Who would’ve thought he would end up ! Heaven has eyes indeed!"
Upon hearing this, many people also turned their gaze towards the Sect Leader, who quickly lowered his head.
Seeing the Sect Leader in such a state naturally brought them joy.
But faced with such fiery scrutiny, the Sect Leader burned with rage.
’If there comes a day when I escape from the hands of that villain Zhang Feng, even if it means going to war with the court, I will burn these worthless commoners alive!’
Sect Leader Hang was exceptionally gifted, having been raised in Hengxun Sect with luxury, enjoying the adoration of thousands from a young age.
How could he possibly endure this scene now?
Five years ago, when he and some of his fellow Innate friends visited a big city, he even frightened a Prefect to near collapse.
But now, Zhang Feng sat on the back of the Demon Bear.
The sword in his hand vaguely pointed in his direction.
No matter how dissatisfied and resentful he was, he could only bury it in his heart.
Zhang Feng, however, paid him no attention and instead looked around at the citizens.
To be honest, Zhang Feng initially thought that today, bringing Green Mountain into the city for the first time, would provoke most people’s fear.
But now, seeing it, only a small portion was afraid.
More people were gazing at him excitedly.
With a glance, Zhang Feng realized that his fame for destroying Hengxun Sect had spread and acknowledged the issues inherent in this Jianghu.
Within the city’s government office.
Green Mountain was sleeping in the backyard, having jumped in.
In the side hall of the backyard.
The Sect Leader was kneeling outside the door.
Inside the hall. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵⟡𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⟡𝓷𝓮𝓽
Zhang Feng sipped tea while looking at the Prefect with a flattering smile, "Prefect Li, no need to worry, I’m just resting here for the night and will head east early tomorrow."
Coming to the city near Hengxun Sect was also to see if Green Mountain could be accepted by the citizens.
From what he had seen during the day, things were going well, so delaying a bit on the road and letting the fame spread further wouldn’t be a problem.
Otherwise, if he headed straight to the center of this dynasty, ’Gu City’.
The chaotic commotion caused by this would be unsettling.
If it attracted some Demon Exterminators, taking turns to find him, it would only add unwanted drama.
Better to spend the time on the road reading some more books.
Indeed, just as Zhang Feng had thought.
As Zhang Feng walked slowly, and with Hengxun Sect being a major faction of this dynasty, once the incident occurred, it was spread wildly by everyone.
This reputation seemed to spread like the wind.
Whenever Zhang Feng arrived in a city, the citizens were at least more curious than fearful if not welcoming him with open arms.
Zhang Feng enjoyed this feeling.
At the very least, they did not view him as a monster.
This way, heading towards the imperial palace.
It took three months.
Zhang Feng had finished reading Hengxun Sect’s secret manuals on the road, deepening his skills and understanding.
At the end of the third month.
Fifteen miles away from the Imperial City, on a small path.
Zhang Feng sat on Green Mountain’s back, with the Sect Leader trailing behind.
But on this ordinary day of traveling.
Zhang Feng suddenly saw ahead on the road a middle-aged man, dressed as a constable.
Behind him stood a dozen familiar faces, seemingly waiting for him intentionally.
They addressed Zhang Feng with various titles.
Zhang Feng glanced at them; apart from the unfamiliar constable, the rest were all former acquaintances from the mines.