Chapter 1144: News of Sun Qiang

She had just said that 'directly granting a badge' was absurd, and now her own teacher had brought a badge over... If there were a crack in the ground, she would definitely crawl into it immediately.

Such a huge loss of face.

There were not many men who studied the profession of Jinghong Master, and this one not only studied it but was also granted a badge as an exception—was it real or fake?

"Teacher... the headquarters granting a badge, how come I've never heard of it?"

Unable to hold back, she opened her mouth to ask.

"The headquarters gives special treatment to those who have made great contributions to the profession of Jinghong Master. Usually, they can be provided with a level badge without examination... Master Zhang modified the Nishang Lianyi Dance, making it easily reach the seven-star level. For such a contribution, let alone granting a seven-star badge, if he is willing, becoming an elder of our branch is not a big deal!"

Wei Ranqin nodded.

"Modified the Nishang Lianyi Dance... this dance technique, was it modified by him?"

Her body trembled, Ziyan Xianzi was full of disbelief.

She had long known about the modification of the Nishang Lianyi Dance, and after practicing it once, she found it astonishing.

The modified version not only greatly increased power but also reduced soul power consumption by at least two-thirds. Most importantly, it also greatly reduced the damage to oneself when attacking others.

Because of this, almost everyone in their branch who had reached six-star or above was practicing this move. She had thought that the one who could modify it so perfectly was at least an eight-star Jinghong Master, never dreaming that it was just a young man in his twenties.

And the key point was, she had just mocked him...

"Well, Master Zhang not only modified the Nishang Lianyi Dance, but more importantly, he has unique insights into the Jinghong profession. Your junior sister Ran Xue reported all this in detail, so the headquarters directly granted the seven-star badge!"

President Wei Ranqin continued.

Although she had talked a lot with her junior sister, seeing this Master Zhang so young in person still felt unbelievable.

At twenty, not only did he have such profound research on Jinghong Masters, but he also excelled in other professions... Such talent, even she admired it deeply.

"This..." Her face flushed red with shame, Ziyan Xianzi was full of embarrassment. She stepped forward: "Master Zhang, I was rude in my words just now, please forgive me..."

"Xianzi is too polite!" Zhang Xuan waved his hand and smiled lightly: "Later, when performing the solo dance for the lord, just do your best to help my brother here heal his soul injuries!"

With his state of mind reaching such a level, others' opinions could no longer affect his mentality. Whether the other party apologized or not meant nothing to him.

"Yes!" Seeing that he did not blame her, Ziyan Xianzi nodded. Just as she was about to ask what kind of injury Chu Xiang Gongzi had suffered, she saw the young man staring at her with wide eyes full of disbelief and terror.

"You... you know my soul was injured?"

Even his father did not know about his soul injury. He had always disguised himself as a playboy and never dared to tell anyone. This person, having only spent less than half an hour with him, said it outright...

"Your soul aura appears condensed, but actually there are parts that are hard to integrate. If I'm not mistaken, it was caused by someone ambushing you when you were冲击胎婴境 (impacting the fetal infant realm)!"

Zhang Xuan smiled lightly.

With his enhanced Mingli Eye, he could easily see this even without using martial techniques or the library.

His soul was injured by someone's ambush during advancement. Fortunately, the injury was not too severe, and with the nourishment of Jinghong Dance, it had almost healed.

If this Ziyan Xianzi could help wholeheartedly, after a few Jinghong Dances, it should be completely restored.

So, there was no need for him to intervene.

Although this Chu Xiang had befriended him thinking he was a 'fellow enthusiast,' without him, Zhang Xuan could not have come here, nor could he have met President Wei Ranqin so smoothly.

Being able to help with just a word was considered repaying the favor.

"I..."

Chu Xiang's face turned red, unable to speak.

His injury was indeed caused by someone ambushing him when he was冲击胎婴境 (impacting the fetal infant realm).

But this involved a huge secret, and even he dared not speak of it.

This person, with just one look, knew the nature of the injury and the cause... Such insight was astonishing.

He had thought the other was just a 'lecherous' person, never expecting him to be such a formidable expert.

"President Wei, I would like to take a look at the seven-star level books in your library. May I?"

No longer paying attention to the two shocked people, Zhang Xuan clasped his fists.

"You are now a seven-star Jinghong Master, so of course you can view them freely. This way, please!"

President Wei nodded and led the way.

Zhang Xuan followed behind and walked over.

After a short while, they arrived at a spacious room.

"Our guild's collection of books is all inside. You can easily enter with your badge..."

President Wei pointed forward.

"Well, I may trouble the president to look after my three friends. This Hu Yaoyao is the proud student of President Wei Ranxue!"

Nodding, Zhang Xuan instructed.

"Ranxue's student?"

President Wei looked over.

"Yaoyao pays respects to Senior Uncle!"

Hu Yaoyao quickly stepped forward.

"Mm, good, good..." After a glance, President Wei couldn't help nodding repeatedly.

A Jinghong Master not only needs cultivation talent but more importantly, good innate conditions.

The more beautiful a person and the better their figure, the greater the power of the same dance technique. This Hu Yaoyao, in both figure and appearance, was even better than Ziyan Xianzi. With proper training, she would surely have a bright future.

Seeing that President Wei was very satisfied, Zhang Xuan said no more, took out his badge, pushed open the door, and entered the library.

The library was very spacious, with books densely packed row after row.

Ignoring the one-star to six-star books, with the badge, Zhang Xuan came to the seven-star books and swept his gaze over them.

Swish, swish, swish!

Countless books entered his sea of consciousness.

After the fourth Heavenly Recognition of a Master Teacher, although the library had not changed, his thinking ability had become quicker, so the speed of collecting books was also faster.

In less than half an hour, all the books on the seven-star level were recorded in his mind.

"Correct!"

With a thought, the books gathered together to form a Heavenly Dao secret manual.

After another half hour, he exhaled, and Zhang Xuan's eyes shone with light.

Through study, his understanding of the Jinghong Master had reached the peak of seven-star. Because of the Heavenly Dao technique, it was not inferior to some early eight-star masters.

Of course, this was only in terms of insight and knowledge. If he actually encountered a strong person of that level, he would still run as far as he could.

Without the corresponding strength, even with insight, he could not exert maximum power.

"Alright, another profession obtained. Two more, and I can apply for the seven-star master teacher level..."

Standing up, Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Of the seven auxiliary professions, he had already completed five, only two left.

"Let's go check out Appraisal and Calligraphy & Painting. These two assessments should be relatively simpler..."

He smiled lightly.

The Beast Taming Guild was relatively far, and as a top-nine profession, the assessment would certainly be more difficult. It would be better to go to the Appraisal and Calligraphy & Painting Guilds.

Walking out of the library, he saw President Wei and the others still standing there, not having left.

"I have troubled President Wei this time. I still have matters to attend to, so I will take my leave!"

Coming up to them, Zhang Xuan said.

"President, we will also take our leave..."

Seeing he was leaving, Luo Qiqi and Yu Fei'er both clasped their fists.

"Mm!" President Wei nodded: "Yaoyao will stay here for now. I still have some things to ask her."

Glancing at Hu Yaoyao and seeing her nod, Zhang Xuan then agreed: "Alright."

"Master Zhang, are we going back to the War Teacher Hall now?"

Walking out of the Jinghong Master Guild, Yu Fei'er looked at him.

"I need to go to the Appraiser Guild. If you want to go back, go ahead..."

Zhang Xuan said.

"No, I want to go with you..."

Yu Fei'er said.

"Me too..." Luo Qiqi nodded.

Seeing that they would not go back, Zhang Xuan said no more. He identified the direction and was about to head to the Appraiser Guild as mentioned by Hall Master Xing, when a young man in black clothes approached him.

"Are you Master Zhang Xuan?"

The young man clasped his fists.

"I am."

Startled, Zhang Xuan frowned.

He had no acquaintances in Qingyuan Empire. Why would someone look for him?

"Our master wants to see you..." the young man said.

"Your master wants to see me?"

Zhang Xuan was puzzled: "Who is your master?"

"You will know when you see him, Master Zhang." the young man said.

"Sorry, I'm not free."

Waving his hand, Zhang Xuan refused.

If he wouldn't even say his name, he couldn't be bothered to go.

He was very busy; why would he have time to argue with someone who wouldn't even give his name?

"Hehe, our master said that Master Zhang will definitely come to see him." The young man smiled faintly, as if he had anticipated his refusal and was emboldened.

"Oh? Definitely come to see him? That's too confident, isn't it?"

Zhang Xuan was somewhat displeased.

The other party wanted to see him, but not only did he not give his name, he also acted mysterious. It was clear he was not someone who acted uprightly.

"Master Zhang, don't be hasty. Take a look at this..."

The young man turned his wrist and handed something over.

Zhang Xuan looked at it suspiciously.

It was a corner of a garment, somewhat worn.

He only glanced at it, and his eyes immediately narrowed: "You captured Sun Qiang?"

This corner was exactly from Sun Qiang's clothes.

His steward had not returned all night. He had thought he was just out eating, drinking, having fun, and saving fallen women... He never expected he had been captured!

Most importantly, the other party clearly knew who he was and was still so arrogant as to invite him, showing they were emboldened.

"Steward Sun Qiang is a guest at our mansion. The master specially invited Master Zhang to come over. Otherwise, I'm afraid what is delivered next time might not be a corner of clothing, but..."

Seeing that he recognized it, the young man smiled slightly. Before he could finish his words, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his lower abdomen, and his face twisted.

Bang!

Zhang Xuan kicked him in the stomach. Under this kick, his internal organs seemed about to burst.

Thud!

Falling onto the road dozens of meters away, the young man convulsed all over, like a shrimp.