37 Bezoar, the whole family heads to the prefectural capital.

"What about the tiger?" Jin Shan asked.

"We need to build a house, ensure A-Chuan and the others get an education, and open a shop in the city. All of this requires silver. We need a legitimate source for our money, and this tiger solves that problem perfectly. If anyone has a grievance, let them go hunt one themselves," Meng Yun replied.

Jin Shan glanced at his eldest son.

"Yun is right. We were so poor before; if we suddenly have money, we need a justification. Once the tiger is sold, Father, you should go..."

The Qing army’s right flank was only twenty-five miles from Xi County. Consequently, after less than two hours of pursuit, the retreating Qing forces had already reached the outer perimeter of their army east of the county.

"It seems we have no choice but to force our way out," Feng Xiye frowned, unable to think of any other solution.

The command had been transmitted, but it would take time to execute. Chen Yi gritted his teeth. He had already exhausted his stored energy, and under such intense interference, the only ability he could maintain was a weakened version of the Ethereal Undying Body.

Ever since ascending the throne, the Chongzhen Emperor had been embroiled in constant warfare between the Ming and Qing. He was no stranger to the banner styles of the Qing’s Eight Banners or the rank insignia of their soldiers. He nodded repeatedly, even pulling down a Jiala banner to examine it closely, turning it over in his hands.

The Armored Dragon, meanwhile, had grown even more massive. Previously, it had merely resembled a strange, steel-clad dinosaur, but now it had transformed into a super-monster with countless tentacles at its base and a hundred arm-like appendages sprouting from its body.

A Dharma Form is an essential requirement for a Spirit-Severing cultivator to ascend to the Divine Ability stage. Typically, a complete ancient scripture can condense one full Dharma Form, yet such complete scriptures are incredibly difficult to acquire.

Yang Sufeng was completely intoxicated. In a hazy stupor, he unfastened Sophie Caiwei’s garments, examining her body face-to-face. Sophie Caiwei was bashful and refused to endure such an intimate act, but held fast by Yang Sufeng, she eventually closed her eyes and surrendered to the moment.

Staring at this monumental bug, a wave of joy washed over me. My luck is truly unmatched; to have such incredible fortune fall into my lap all in one day.

Guo Han raised his gun to fire, but for some reason, he hesitated, and the muzzle drifted slightly. The bullet grazed Edi Liulina’s ear. Daring not to linger, Edi Liulina leaped into the deep ravine beside them and fled desperately along its course.

With a deafening explosion, the mass of black energy expanded to its limit and detonated. The surging black torrent radiated outward, centered on the spot where Han Xiao had previously stood.

As Chi Yue ventured deeper, the spiritual energy in the world grew increasingly dense. It could be said that once past the barrier mountains, the concentration of spiritual energy here was incomparable to the lands of the Southeast Kingdoms.

"A Fifth-Order peak Black Hawk. I wonder what its strength is like?" Watching the hawk dive toward him, Lang Hongxiang did not hesitate. The Spirit-Controlling Sword in his hand stirred up waves of power, enveloping the area in front of the beast.

"Young Master, this is my second senior brother, Fei Muqiao." Upon arriving, Xu Xian'er finally introduced the thin, middle-aged man to Han Xiao.

"Take three thousand men and intercept those unidentified troops. If they insist on pressing forward, destroy them," Xia Zhen said, leisurely picking up a command flag and handing it to Sun Bing.

"Yes, Master!" Hei Ge nodded heavily. Thinking of Chang Shengtian’s impending departure, his nose suddenly stung, and he slowly lowered his head. "Disciple, if you ever encounter members of the Xuan Dou Martial Venerable Sect in the future, you must treat them with respect, do you understand?" Chang Shengtian asked kindly. "Yes." Hei Ge nodded his lowered head vigorously.

"What is your position at the Court of State Ceremonial?" Jiang Chuhan asked, chatting as casually as if they were discussing daily household matters, his head bowed as he spoke with Li Feiyue.