Chapter 179 - 100: Wave-Treading Blade Technique, Repayment Complete!

Chapter 179: Chapter 100: Wave-Treading Blade Technique, Repayment Complete!

He could only scramble up from the dirt wall in a sorry state, his eyes glaring at Zheng Jun’s retreating back, unable to calm down for a long time.

His mind, at this moment, held only anger.

Beneath the anger, there was also a trace of fear and bewilderment.

He thought, "This little thief’s methods are a bit too fierce! If it comes down to a life-and-death struggle, I am definitely no match for him and will end up beaten miserably. Fleeing wouldn’t be an issue, but... how did he know to attack my right side and chop with full force at the top of my head?"

He felt that something was off, but this thought quickly flashed by and was thrown to the back of his mind.

Han Hu’s eyes darkened with gloom.

Han Hu thought indignantly, "This kid just has incredibly good luck. If I hadn’t been distracted this time, how could he have chopped my Life Gate with a single slash, leaving me in such a state?! Tomorrow. I will fight him again tomorrow, and I swear I will break him!"

Right now, his mind was filled with only one thought.

He had to win.

He had to win!!!

Zheng Jun returned to Nixiang Pavilion and turned a deaf ear to the matters of the outside world. He simply had Qingdai apply ointment to his hands to heal the torn skin between his thumbs and index fingers, and then he continued to immerse himself in cultivation.

Through this battle, Zheng Jun had thoroughly figured Han Hu out.

Moving forward, no matter how they fought, he wouldn’t lose.

Unless Han Hu experienced a miraculous breakthrough in battle.

Even then, it would just end in a draw.

He had already placed himself in an invincible position.

After a bitter night of cultivation, Zheng Jun arrived at his door again the next day.

Facing the military camp, Zheng Jun calmly shouted, "I am here. Today, I will slash you!"

Han Hu also responded. He walked over, carrying a new staff.

However, just two incense sticks of time later, Zheng Jun walked away gracefully, taking with him 419 points of repayment progress and a new staff. He left behind only the words, "We will fight again tomorrow."

Only a mess of a drill ground and a red-eyed Han Hu were left behind.

"Bring me the Vast Sea Sect disciples! Have them feed me the moves of the Wave-Treading Blade Technique, stance by stance!"

"..."

Another day passed, and Zheng Jun came to fight again.

Han Hu was brimming with confidence, feeling that he had already seen through the essence of the Wave-Treading Blade Technique.

However, facing the Perfection level Wave-Treading Blade Intent in Zheng Jun’s hands, he was thrown into a miserable state and suffered a crushing defeat.

In this battle, Zheng Jun only gained 304 points and yet another new staff.

After this battle, Han Hu’s eyes lost their focus. He was already beginning to waver.

On the third day, Zheng Jun arrived as scheduled.

Han Hu braced himself to accept the challenge. Naturally, he had no chance of winning and had now been defeated by Zheng Jun four times.

Zheng Jun harvested 401 points of repayment progress and another new staff.

On the fourth day, Zheng Jun came again.

Han Hu hung up a truce sign and refused to come out.

Zheng Jun forced his way in. After he defeated two Captains, Han Hu was forced to fight.

The harvest was 323 points and a common staff.

Han Hu had completely exhausted his resources and had no more silver to buy a new staff.

At this moment, Zheng Jun’s progress had reached 9,569 points.

Meanwhile, Han Hu had become Zheng Jun’s target for rapid farming, his eyes dim and lifeless.

On the fifth day...

Before Zheng Jun could even head out, Wang’s Staff came hurrying over. As soon as he saw Zheng Jun, he said very politely, "General Zheng, the Prefect invites you."

Over the past few days, the deeds of Zheng Jun defeating Han Hu five times had spread throughout the entire Pingzhang Commandery.

The commoners of Pingzhang Commandery all knew that a ruthless character had emerged from Black Mountain County, consecutively defeating an Outer Gang Martial Artist and high-ranking military general, Han Hu, while only in the Qi Storage Realm.

There were even storytellers who compiled this matter into tales. They combined it with the previous stories of Zheng Jun slashing Meng Xian and executing Yuan Yi, drawing cheers and applause from the crowds.

Naturally, everyone admired such a young hero.

Moreover, Han Hu, who had embezzled the hero’s reward silver for slaying bandits, made for an excellent villain.

Within two days, the whole city knew about it.

Han Hu felt furious in his heart but did not dare to act on his anger.

It was because he worried that Zheng Jun would come looking for him again.

He had been beaten into submission.

Hearing Wang’s Staff say this, Zheng Jun nodded and followed Wang’s Staff toward the Governor’s Mansion.

Upon entering the Governor’s Mansion, Zheng Jun arrived at the place where he had met the Prefect last time.

Just as he sat down, he saw that the person sitting opposite him was none other than the incredibly haggard General Han Hu.

Seeing this, Zheng Jun raised an eyebrow.

"Sanlang, you’re here." Seeing him, Governor Tang walked up with a pleasant expression, grasped Zheng Jun’s hands, and smiled. "Sanlang, you have already stayed in the commandery city for four days. Is there some urgent matter? The military affairs at the Black Mountain Stronghold are busy, and you still have to coordinate the military forces of the four counties. This burden is not light. Sanlang, you should hurry back and organize your troops. Military affairs must come first!"

"Duke Tang, it is not that I do not want to go back, but General Han embezzled six thousand five hundred taels of my silver. I merely wish to ask for it back," Zheng Jun said calmly.

"I admit it." Han Hu had clearly sought out Governor Tang to act as a mediator. Therefore, before Governor Tang could speak, he abruptly opened his mouth. "However, regarding the silver... I currently have no money. Little Zheng... General Zheng took six of my weapons, worth a total of fourteen thousand taels of silver. All my silver went into purchasing them. I truly have no money on hand."

Seeing this, Governor Tang was just about to speak when Zheng Jun interjected, "Those are spoils of war and collateral, not the reward silver."

Hearing Zheng Jun say this, Governor Tang was left in momentary awkwardness. He shot a stern glare at Han Hu, thinking, "Why did you provoke him for no reason? How did you even dare to embezzle this silver?!"

Feeling Governor Tang’s glare, Han Hu’s face was filled with bitterness.

Had he known this Qi Storage Realm kid was so fierce, he wouldn’t have dared to embezzle the money no matter what.

Unfortunately, it was all too late.

"I..." Han Hu opened his mouth, but before he could finish, Zheng Jun spoke.

"However, this silver can be written off completely. It’s just that I naturally clash with the number ’five’ and wish to win six times. Therefore, I invite General Han to go all out and fight me one more time. After one match, regardless of winning or losing, the debt will be cleared.

"You may send someone to Nixiang Pavilion to retrieve the Coiling Dragon Staff for General Han to use."

Hearing Zheng Jun’s words, Governor Tang looked at Han Hu. Han Hu took a deep breath, seemingly tempted.

Zheng Jun was satisfied seeing Han Hu in this state.

He wasn’t here to demand silver.

The silver was just an excuse.

He was here to practice his Saber Technique.

Only true enemies could provide him with repayment progress.

Han Hu was nothing but an experience pack!

The repayment progress farmed from Han Hu was something that six thousand five hundred taels of silver could never buy back.

He thought through gritted teeth, "One last time. I’ll risk it all!" A fierce light flashed in his eyes as he decided to fight with everything he had.

It wasn’t long before he retrieved the Coiling Dragon Staff. Within the Governor’s Mansion, he resolved to have a fair and square battle with Zheng Jun!

And then came...

[Defeated Han Hu for the sixth time. Wave-Treading Blade Technique Repayment Progress +431. Current Repayment Progress: 10,000/10,000.]

Han Hu’s eyes were dull and lifeless. It seemed he had completely lost his faith.

Meanwhile, looking at the small ink-wash text before him, Zheng Jun revealed a heartfelt smile and said aloud, "Good, good, good! Then the six thousand five hundred taels of silver are written off!"

This trip to the commandery city was truly not a loss of money.

The other few staffs could still be sold for eight or nine thousand taels.

It was excellent value for the money!