Polished Jade Tower, Book Servant (1)

"Luckily, I haven't planted the seeds yet. If I did, I wonder when do I get the time to come back and harvest them." Yang Guang rubbed his chest for doing the right thing this morning. If he went through with planting the seeds before going to Uncle Mang, then whatever plants he's been growing for a while is going to be waste.

"Since I don't really have too much to bring, let's plan about what to do tomorrow." Yang Guang took things somewhat lightly because he got nothing much to bring. After considering the number of precious properties inside this broken hut, Yang Guang is more than convinced to went to the Polished Jade Tower without too much tomorrow.

But before that, Yang Guang must find a place to clear his fresh inventory. Putting aside the belly pork for Yun Xue Li's favorite, there's more than enough ingredients for a table of ten to enjoy luxuriously.

And since he got nothing much to think about, Yang Guang prepared the food and distributed them to the other houses near him. But even the closest one is about a mile away from where he's located. Due to the massive landmass in this continent, the province of Tianyu City itself covers more than 2.5 million square miles, capable of supporting more than two billion citizens at ease.

Most importantly, Tianyu City is also protected by the faction known as One Ridge, Two Gates, and Three Forts.

One Ridge, Crystal Lion Mountain Ridge. Located in the north of Tianyu City.

Two Gates, the East Crane Gate plus the West Tiger Gate. Located at the remaining two entrances into Tianyu City.

As for the three forts, they belong to Earth Fort, Sea Fort, and Sky Fort. The Earth Fort guards the three forests southeast of Tianyu City, respectively known as Thousand Boar Forest, Demon Tiger Mountain, and Emerald Serpent Swamp.

Meanwhile, the Sea Fort guards the sea spanned from the south to Southwest. They usually deal with two types of threats, beast, and pirates. Lastly, the Sky Fort covers the entire Tianyu Great Province, protecting it from any threats coming from the sky.

After clearing his house from any leftover to waste, Yang Guang rests and prepared for what will come tomorrow.

The next morning, he made his way to the western region of Tianyu City, where Polished Jade Tower is located. Compared to the business district, residential, or market district, this place appears to be more like a school as he goes.

9 out of 10 passersby hold a book or two in their hands. Shops with writing set, paper-roll holder, or tea parlors are the majority business around here, with many people debating literally on random topics along the main street.

Even the streets are given a name personally by the Tower Master, such as the Scholar's Path, Debating Street, Reader's Pavilion, and many more.

"Greetings to two brothers here. Little brother is here looking for an elder of the Polished Jade Tower, wondering if two brothers here can help me?" Yang Guang greets the two guards politely the moment he reaches the entrance.

"Who are you looking for, little brother?" one of the two guards answered.

"Please pass a message to Mr. Yi, says that Mr. Xiao sends me here." Yang Guang followed Uncle Mang's instructions and repeat everything he heard to the guard.

"Somebody from Mr. Xiao? My partner will bring you in to meet Mr. Yi. Give us a moment." one of the guards replied.

"Min Rong, bring him to Mystic Tower Elder Yi. I'll take over your post for now," the older guard ordered the other one named Min Rong.

"Alright! I'll be right back quickly. Come on, little brother. Follow me." the guard name Min Rong waved his palm at Yang Guang. After passing that door, the guard led him across meeting square, inquiry office, and many buildings before they reach the last tower in this area.

"Brother Min, do you mind telling this brother something about the Polished Jade Tower?" Yang Guang takes the chance to know more about the sect.

"Of course! That's not a trouble at all!" the guard name Min Rong is quite friendly and willing to share things he knows.

"There's a total of three towers in our Polished Jade Tower. Mystic Tower specialized in martial and pill techniques, Thunder Tower is well known for edgy mechanical armament and tool. And lastly, the Tempering Tower, where all students in that tower focus on Body Cultivation."

"As starters, theories and tools might be weird in your view. But trust me, the world outside of this Tianyu City is different. Mechanical armament is used by everyone, including those with low cultivation."

"The same martial art could have ten different variations. Should I show you the differences between the normal Mystic Jade Palm Manual and one with two theories added?" Min Rong immediately caught the fact Yang Guang learned Mystic Jade Palm before.

"How do big brother knows about me learning the Mystic Jade Palm Art?" Yang Guang is surprised. If every martial art of his is revealed before the fight, how could he win?

"Hahaha, practitioners of Mystic Jade Palm have the habit of maintaining their palm tighten and firm as they walk. You'll have to get rid of this habit to help yourself in a fight." Min Rong explains.

"OH! Thank you, brother Min, for telling me." Yang Guang cupped his hands together as he gives Min Rong proper respect.

"That's one of the theories in Mystic Tower. This is the other one that I've learned using six months of practice." Min Rong added. The moment he finished his sentence, Min Rong suddenly raise both of his palms and channels a large quantity of Soul Qi on both palms.

The Mystic Jade Palm that was supposed to be defending went out of its way into attack. Min Rong's ability is at least a 7th Layer Jade Forming Realm cultivator, but that attack is no less than 900jin of strength!

"Brother Min! That's amazing!" a two hundred jin increase in a single move. Even Yang Guang couldn't repeat the same as Min Rong.

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Meanwhile...

"Elder, you're sleeping," a book-servant in their specialize green uniform reminds the drooling elder.

"What is the time now? The boy introduced by Lord Xiao should be here by now..."

"That boy is outside playing with Min Rong. His skill in the original Mystic Jade Palm is not bad. He should reach Small Success Stage in two months if he studied diligently." the book-servant added and stares outside of the third floor of Mystic Tower.

"Elder Xiao Yi, if you keep sleeping, you're going to lose face in front of a junior," the book-servant clapped as he came closer to the elder.