Chapter Six, Refining Tools.

The carriage gradually moved away from Zhao Hao's spear team. Li Qiang realized something was wrong. If he couldn't even see them, how could he coordinate with them? He quickly jumped off the carriage and said to Zhao Degui, "You go ahead, I'll go help your father."

They're out, they're out! Hurry and call the head of the family, Mr. Li and the old master have left the customs!

Alas... Alas... Father, mother has been dragged inside by them. I beg you to release my mother... Alas...

The noise was almost overwhelming.

Lei Qi's face turned red with anger, and he was about to fight Li Qiang with his knife. However, Han Jingtian remained calm and grabbed him, advising, "Third Brother, don't act impulsively. This person is not someone we can handle. Let's retreat and find the leader." He then shouted, "Everyone, retreat! Hey, do the two masters dare to leave their names behind?"

Continuing to practice the long spear. This long spear is quite unique, measuring about two meters in length, with a blade of one meter. Moreover, it is composed of eight overlapping sharp blades, which can rotate like fan blades. This time, Li Qiang didn't spend much effort and quickly completed the practice, just adding spikes to each blade purely for aesthetics.

Amidst the lively discussion, Zhao Degui hurriedly ran over.

After putting on the weapon, Li Qiang became completely different, and a powerful momentum slowly emanated with the rhythm of his breathing.

Hurrying back to the street corner, from afar I could see Zhao Hao wielding his precious sword, fighting fiercely.

Zhao Hao immediately requested to practice as soon as he understood.

With meticulousness, Zhao Hao finished knocking his head and stood up, saying, "Master, we must not neglect the ritual!" Taking the precious sword, Zhao Hao's eyes lit up with excitement as he exclaimed repeatedly, "What a great sword! What a great sword!"

Zhao Hao exclaimed with joy: "Master, you are guarding at the intersection, and a disciple has arrived here, haha." The old man is truly rejuvenated.

Zhao Hao loudly commanded the entire team to retreat to the east, while he led more than twenty long spear soldiers to guard the street corner. He intended to hold back the Black Flag Army and buy time.

At the sight of Zhao Hao, Li Qiang couldn't help but laugh.

Zhao Hao frowned and said, "Why are you so jumpy and lacking in manners? Call De Gui over here."

Li Qiang went crazy, and the Hundred Blade Spear shot countless energy spikes. The crisp eagle cry made people tremble with fear.

Fortunately, Fu Shan has completed the formation. The only thing missing is the energy. Li Qiang filled the energy to activate the formation, made some modifications to the appearance of the hand crossbow, and completed his second weapon training.

Dad, Lord Li, it's great to see you! You finally came out. The prefect almost drove me crazy. Huh!? Dad, you look younger.

In the desolate Gobi Desert in the west, there is a fierce and cruel bandit army called the "Black Flag Army". Their leader is named En Gang, who is said to be a cultivator and has strong martial arts skills.

A piercing scream was heard, followed by a burst of angry curses: "You wretched woman, how dare you bite me! I'll kill you, damn it!"

Oh, sir, I beg you, please don't kill me. I will give you anything you want. Oh, sob... Oh, dear God! Please show mercy.

A loud bang, with a powerful aura dispersing in all directions. Zhao Hao did not expect that with just one strike, the renowned general of the Black Flag Army fell off his horse. Han Jingtian was also forced to retreat, but his confidence soared. He laughed heartily and said, "Haha, no way through here." The spearmen were inspired by their master's imposing presence and became spirited.

Due to crossing the turning point once again, Zhaohao embarked on his first transformation. Surprisingly, his snow-white hair, eyebrows, and beard began to turn black from the roots, and the wrinkles and age spots on his face disappeared rapidly.

Yuan Ba and Han Jingtian exchanged a glance and shouted in unison, "Let's go together, boys."

Yes, yes, even the prefect has come several times.

The marksmen were not opponents who had been through numerous battles for the Black Flag Army. As soon as they made contact, seven or eight of them were killed or injured. Just as they were feeling desperate, an invisible pressure pushed over. Someone with sharp eyes shouted, "Don't panic, the master has arrived."

Zhao Hao, in addition to being surprised, also greatly admires Li Qiang. Zhao Hao kneels on the ground and respectfully bows, saying, "Disciple respectfully thanks Master."

Oh, Lord Li... Qi Fatso sat on the ground, holding a boy of eight or nine years old, and burst into tears.

Zhao Hao shuddered with cold, even he, a seasoned warrior, was frightened. The Black Flag Army soldiers in the room were torn to pieces, with broken bones and rotten flesh scattered throughout the room, and blood flowing everywhere.

Li Qiang discovered that after a long period of weapon training, his own cultivation seemed to have made significant progress. His ability to manipulate true essence has also greatly improved, which made him very excited.

Zhao Hao killed a soldier of the Black Flag Army who came out of the house carrying a large package with one slash of his sword, and said, "Master, please don't mind. There will be a big battle here every ten years or so, and disciples are used to it."

Zhao Hao cursed loudly, feeling bitter in his heart. He himself was not afraid, but the long spearman he brought with him was in trouble. He angrily wielded his precious sword and charged into the enemy group.

"Don't you worry about it?" muttered Zhao Degui.

Dad, please let me handle the crossbowmen, I will cover the rear! Zhao Degui became anxious.

Li Qiang held the Hundred Blade Spear upside down and stood on the roof of the carriage. He felt pretty cool about it.

Master, the disciple is practicing in the Kun position of the defensive formation. What do you think? Zhao Hao is full of energy.

Zhao Hao had a nickname when he was young, called "Mad Knife", and he fought fiercely without fear. Looking at the thick-backed knife swung by Yuan Ba, a cold smile appeared on his face, and he shouted, "Good, come!" With a surge of freshly cultivated true elemental power, the precious knife in his hand suddenly rose, and he intended to confront head-on and test the power of the new knife.

Rascal, are you better than me in kung fu? Can you hold the rear? You know the impact of the Black Flag Army, can you withstand it? You rascal.

Li Qiang sighed and said, "Ah, I fear nothing more than being forced to kneel, but you insist on doing so. If you continue like this, I will, I will have to expel you from my doorstep! Get up quickly, this is a gift for you, a precious sword."

Li Qiang smiled and said, "You should first go and inform your family. It's uncertain when you will wake up after sitting down to cultivate. I also need to finish cultivating a few things below."

Ha ha, the captain has entered the bridal chamber. Brothers, who wants to be the first groomsman? Sign up.

The last thing he practiced was the precious sword he was going to give to Zhao Hao. Li Qiang hesitated in his heart. There were several knives in the bracelet on his hand, but Zhao Hao's cultivation was not enough. The energy needed to practice the precious sword had to be injected by the sword owner himself, otherwise it would be impossible to control. Without proper practice, it would be no different from an ordinary steel knife.

The marksmen were stunned to see, one by one, palm-sized golden eagles flying out of Li Qiang's hands. After a brief hover in the air, they swiftly dove down, emitting a clear eagle cry, and then plunged into the bodies of the Black Flag Army soldiers, causing their bodies to burst open immediately. In an instant, not a single Black Flag Army soldier besieging the marksmen was spared.

He has seven major flag generals under his command, each of them ruthless and cruel. Each one leads two or three thousand soldiers, all of them cavalry, moving like the wind. They specialize in robbing passing merchant caravans and sometimes harassing and plundering the border.

Upon re-entering the practice, Li Qiang couldn't help but admire Fu Shan's ingenious design. The shape of this crossbow is like that of a soaring eagle, only the size of a palm, and can be attached to the back of the hand. The attack formation inside the crossbow is delicate and subtle, making it almost impossible for Li Qiang to know where to start.

Li Qiang smiled bitterly and thought: "You're used to it, but I'm not used to it at all."

Zhao Hao laughed heartily and said, "A real man does not change his name or surname, remember it well, I am the fearless Zhao Hao! As for my master, you are not worthy of asking! Haha, haha." Zhao Hao was so delighted, he had never felt so satisfied before.

Li Qiang decided to guide him to continue his practice.

Oh, isn't that Qi's ready-to-wear clothing store? Li Qiang remembered this store, it was the first shop he entered after arriving in Hanlin City. As he walked past the entrance, Li Qiang immediately noticed soldiers from the Black Flag Army inside.

The precious sword emits a misty green light, and the blade seems to flow like mercury, appearing both real and illusory when swaying. Zhao Hao exclaimed, "This is truly an extraordinary divine weapon from the immortal realm."

Snow Flag saw Han Jingtian in a bad situation, and shouted, "Yuanba, be careful, that's a precious sword." He leaped from the horse and rushed forward to help.

After a while, everyone gathered together. Zhao Hao commanded decisively, "Yifeng, you lead with a sword to clear the way ahead. Degui, you lead the crossbowmen to protect the carriage and provide support for Yifeng at any time. I will lead a team of spearman to cover the rear. Is that clear?" It seemed that the people from the silver building had experienced this kind of situation more than once, as if they had regular training, which explained their calm and ease.

Yuan Ba was scared out of his wits. If it weren't for Han Jingtian's reminder, he would have been in big trouble. "Damn it, where did this master come from? The treasure sword in his hand is so good." Greed surged in his heart.

How could Zhao Hao let such a master slip away: "Master, you are the central strategist, wherever the situation is dangerous, you go to rescue, do you think it's feasible?"

After inquiring in detail about Zhao Hao's cultivation process, Li Qiang was surprised to find that he had managed to reach the stage of enlightenment through a half-hearted understanding, based on martial arts, seeking teachers and friends everywhere, and collecting cultivation methods from every possible source. He couldn't help but admire and be moved by it.

Li Qiang can only let him start over from the rotation period and tell him how to practice. Only then did Zhao Hao realize that his previous efforts were in vain.

Okay, that's it. Li Qiang is very satisfied.

Li Qiang understands that the smaller the formation, the higher the requirements for practitioners' cultivation. The smaller the space for display, such as a sword, the more difficult it is to manufacture. It requires a master to design a complete attack formation within a sword body that is only eight inches long or even smaller.

Two large flags rushed over, and the long spear soldiers all had pale faces. Zhao Hao knew it was not good and shouted, "Hold steady!" before charging forward with his sword.

You guys quickly catch up with the team in front, I'll take care of things here," ordered Li Qiang, suppressing the sorrow of his first kill. Li Qiang had no idea that the Eagle Strike Crossbow was so powerful. He had only tried it out earlier and had already killed thirty-one Black Flag Army soldiers. He didn't even have time to stop.

To the north of Hanlin City is the Sighing Forest, to the northwest is the Red Rock Petrochemical Mountains, to the west is the desolate Gobi Desert, and to the southeast is the famous Green Basin. Therefore, Hanlin City is also an important military fortress of the ancient Song Dynasty.

Although Li Qiang has just started practicing, the conditions are excellent. Not only has he laid an excellent foundation with the "Purple Flame Heart", but he also has the "Jade Pupil Manual" given by Fu Shan, which is equivalent to the classics of the Fu Shan sect, recording a variety of cultivation methods. This is a world of difference compared to Zhao Hao.

Li Qiang felt that something was off and asked, "What happened?"