I Can Upgrade Everything Infinitely

Chapter 103: Chapter 102: Storming the Jiang Mansion Alone

’The matter with the Cangying Martial Arts Hall can wait.’

Xu Qing pondered this, his gaze turning toward the Inner City of Qingbei Town. ’I should go to the Jiang Mansion first and rescue Master and Senior Sister as quickly as possible.’

’Let’s go.’

Xu Qing adjusted his mindset and headed toward the Inner City of Qingbei Town.

Now, Xu Qing had already stepped into the Immortal Realm. Although he had only just entered the Immortal Realm, his strength was immense. Xu Qing feared no one, not even an expert at the Peak of Invulnerability.

Therefore, Xu Qing’s entire mindset had changed.

Soon, he arrived at the gate to the Inner City of Qingbei Town.

At the city gate.

’There’s another city gate?’

Xu Qing frowned as he looked at the Inner City gate, which was even more magnificent and towering than the one for the Outer City. ’This alone shows that the class divide in Qingbei Town is much more pronounced than in Qingfeng Town. In Qingfeng Town, at least, there wasn’t a wall like this separating the Inner and Outer Cities.’

’But Qingbei Town has erected such a massive wall between its Inner and Outer City, as if to separate two different worlds.’

At the entrance to the gate, Xu Qing walked over.

“Halt.”

Two guards blocked Xu Qing’s path. “Present your Inner City residence permit. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to pay an entry fee of one tael of silver to enter the Inner City.”

’One tael of silver!’

Xu Qing’s expression remained unchanged, but the price was indeed steep. For the common folk, such a high entry fee meant they would likely never set foot in the Inner City in their entire lives.

Of course, it wasn’t that these common people couldn’t produce one tael of silver. Rather, they would never be willing to part with it just to pay an entry fee for a brief glimpse of the Inner City.

Moreover, if they entered the Inner City and accidentally offended some important figure, a commoner would surely be killed. There would be no chance of survival.

Thus, the Inner City was no place for country bumpkins.

“Hm.”

Xu Qing took out a tael of silver from his robes. He had no intention of causing trouble here. His goal was to go to the Jiang Mansion and rescue his master and senior sister.

“Alright.”

The guard weighed the silver, confirmed it was the correct amount, and gave Xu Qing an Inner City Temporary Entry Token. “Take this Token and don’t lose it. If you do, and someone inside inspects you, you’ll have to pay another tael of silver if you don’t have the Token. Got it?”

“Understood.”

Xu Qing nodded.

“Go on in.”

The two guards stepped aside.

…

Silently, Xu Qing used the Evil Ghost Mask to alter his appearance and aura, transforming into an old man with mostly white hair before walking into the Inner City.

Inside the Inner City of Qingbei Town.

Xu Qing looked around. As expected, it was countless times more prosperous than the Outer City. The Inner City was filled with grand and spectacular buildings.

Furthermore, the people who could live in the Inner City were all fundamentally wealthy and powerful.

Around him, a few people glanced at Xu Qing but quickly looked away, paying him no mind. His disguise was, after all, unremarkable.

Next, Xu Qing went to an inn in the Inner City.

「Inside the inn.」

Xu Qing casually ordered a pot of wine and a plate of beef.

“Sir, your wine and marinated beef have arrived.”

The waiter came over.

“Waiter.”

Xu Qing took out a silver ingot from his robes and placed it on the table. “I’d like to ask you about something.”

“Sir, please ask away! I can’t say I know everything about the Inner City of Qingbei Town, but I know seventy to eighty percent of what goes on.”

The waiter’s eyes lit up. He tucked the silver into his robes and spoke respectfully.

“Good.”

Xu Qing nodded slightly. “I’m asking you, where is the Jiang Mansion?”

“The Jiang Mansion?”

The waiter was taken aback for a moment. “Sir, why are you asking about the Jiang Mansion? The Jiang Family is one of the three great families of our Qingbei Town. Everyone in the Inner City knows of them.”

KNOCK! KNOCK!

Xu Qing rapped his knuckles on the table, giving the waiter an indifferent glance.

“I am the one asking you questions. How did it turn into you questioning me?”

Xu Qing rebuked him softly.

“Yes, yes, yes.”

The waiter nodded and bowed repeatedly. “My mistake, my mistake. For the Jiang Mansion, just follow this street straight ahead, take a left, and then continue forward…”

Then, the waiter told Xu Qing the location of the Jiang Mansion.

“Hmph.”

Xu Qing nodded and waved a hand. “You may go.”

“Of course, sir.”

The waiter nodded. “Enjoy your meal.”

WHOOSH!

The next moment, as soon as the waiter turned his head, Xu Qing had already left the inn. He moved so fast that to an ordinary person, it was as if he had vanished into thin air.

“Huh? Where’d he go?”

The waiter glanced back again but could no longer see any trace of Xu Qing.

“Wh-what…”

The waiter rubbed his eyes. ’Is no one there? Was I just imagining things? No, that can’t be right!’ He felt inside his robes; the silver he had just received was still there, but the wine and marinated beef on the table were untouched.

「Noon.」

By noon, Xu Qing had followed the waiter’s directions and arrived before the Jiang Mansion. As expected of one of Qingbei Town’s three great families, the massive estate sat in the Inner City like a Ferocious Beast lying in wait. Just looking at it from a distance was enough to inspire awe and fear.

HUFF…

Xu Qing took a deep breath. His expression was calm as he walked toward the Jiang Mansion, seeing the two enormous stone lions at the main gate.

He carefully sensed his surroundings. It seemed the two stone lions had been consecrated, possessing the power to ward off evil and exorcise demons.

“Halt!”

Just as Xu Qing drew near, a household servant from the Jiang Family strode over, stopping him before he could get any closer.

“Who are you?”

“This is the Jiang Mansion! Unauthorized persons are not to approach!”

…

The two Household Servants barked.

“I am looking for someone,” Xu Qing said.

“Who are you looking for? Do you have an appointment?” the servant asked.

“I am looking for the Patriarch of your Jiang Family,” Xu Qing stated.

“Please present proof of your appointment with the Patriarch.”

One of the Household Servants said, “The Jiang Family has many affairs, and the Patriarch is a very busy man. Naturally, not just anyone can see him.”

“I don’t have an appointment,” Xu Qing said.

“Insolent!”

“Old man, are you looking to die?”

“Or are you just trying to make a fool out of us?” the Household Servants shouted angrily.

’Looks like I’ll have to use force after all.’

Xu Qing shook his head. ’The Patriarch of the Jiang Family really puts on airs! I even need an appointment to see him!’

BOOM!

The moment the thought crossed his mind, Xu Qing took a step forward. In that instant, a powerful shockwave erupted from him, generating an immense Power.

“AHHH!!!”

SPURT…

With a few screams of agony, the Household Servants blocking Xu Qing’s path were sent flying. They crashed to the ground, spitting blood, clearly incapacitated and unable to get back up anytime soon.

“You… you…”

The Household Servants’ faces were filled with terror.

Then, Xu Qing clasped his hands behind his back, his expression serene. Gang Qi surged around his body, and the Heaven and Earth Energy in the surroundings churned, creating a terrifying aura.

BAM!

With a loud crash, Xu Qing struck out with his palm, shattering the main gate of the Jiang Mansion.

RUMBLE!!

The ground trembled.

It must be said, the commotion was not small. Many people nearby were startled, their eyes widening as they stared fixedly at the Jiang Mansion.

“My heavens!”

“Who is that old man? Does he have a death wish? This is the Jiang Mansion! He just brazenly smashed their main gate to pieces!”

“He’s a dead man! That old man is definitely dead!!!”

…

The crowd exclaimed in shock.

“How dare you!”

「Inside the Jiang Mansion.」

Xu Qing had just stepped through the gate when the sound of it being smashed alerted the numerous Household Servants of the Jiang Mansion, as well as the family’s Private Soldiers, who had been trained at great expense.

In the blink of an eye, dozens of men surrounded Xu Qing.

“Who are you?”

“What audacity, to dare and smash the gate of our Jiang Mansion!”

“You’re courting death!”

“No matter who you are, you won’t be walking out of the Jiang Mansion’s gates today!”

“Attack!!”

“Kill him!”

…

It’s unknown who gave the order, but the next moment, amidst furious roars, the numerous Household Servants and Private Soldiers of the Jiang Mansion charged at Xu Qing, and sharp arrows were loosed in his direction.

“SCRAM!!!”

RUMBLE!!!

Xu Qing’s gaze was indifferent. With just a single roar and another step forward, an incomparably terrifying Gang Jin erupted, creating a horrific shockwave.

“AHHH!!!”

“What is this…?”

“SPURT! SPURT! SPURT!”

…

Screams of pain rang out one after another.

One could see the charging Household Servants and Private Soldiers being thrown backward at an even faster speed. They all collapsed to the ground, spitting blood and suffering from heavy injuries.

’Insolent fools.’

Xu Qing’s gaze was indifferent.

And so, Xu Qing clasped his hands behind his back and, as if taking a leisurely stroll, stepped over the bodies of the downed Household Servants and Private Soldiers, heading deeper into the Jiang Mansion.

“Quick! Go inform the Patriarch!”

“Someone is trespassing in the Jiang Mansion!”

“The intruder is incredibly strong, he’s most likely reached the Innate Gang Qi Realm! Quick, get the General and the General Manager over here!!!”

…

the men shouted.

However, Xu Qing ignored all of it.

At this moment, Xu Qing continued walking toward the inner courtyards of the Jiang Mansion. The surrounding Household Servants and Private Soldiers watched him like tigers eyeing their prey. Just moments ago, several experts who had reached the second step of the Martial Dao—the Outer Gang and Inner Gang realms—had charged at Xu Qing, but he had gravely injured them all. They now lay on the ground, unable to get up.

Now, no one dared to step forward.

BOOM! BOOM!

Just then, Xu Qing sensed two powerful auras. He looked up and saw a white-haired old man and a burly, flat-topped man blocking his path.

“And you are?” Xu Qing asked.

“Mo He, General Manager of the Jiang Mansion’s Household Servants,” the white-haired old man said.

“Xu Qingfeng, General of the Jiang Mansion’s Private Soldiers,” the flat-topped man said.

“The two of you are no match for me. Have your Patriarch come here; I have business with him. Of course, if you refuse to accept this and truly wish to fight me, you can have that old ancestor of the Jiang Family show himself.”

Xu Qing said, his tone calm.