The Wang Family lent a large mansion to the North Jiang Manor for residence and gifted them numerous resources to help them rise again quickly.
In return, the North Jiang Manor had to pay an annual tribute of twenty percent of their total family income to the Wang Family once they regained their strength.
Although it was nominally an “alliance,” anyone with eyes could see it was a humiliating treaty. Once the North Jiang Manor started paying tribute, it meant they had become a subordinate family to the Wang Family.
The status of a subordinate family was very low. They had to consult the main family on every major or minor matter. Any family with a bit of pride would never want to be someone else’s subordinate.
Yet, the North Jiang Manor, once one of the three great families of Clear River City, had become a subordinate family to the Wang Family.
Moreover, the two families had reached an alliance agreement to jointly fight against their common enemies!
There was no need to guess who their common enemies were.
For a time, discussions in Clear River City were rampant.
“Clear River City is about to undergo a major change.”
“Yes, the Wang Family and North Jiang Manor have united to fight against the South Jiang Manor and Terra Su. And the Ye Family has just reconciled with Terra Su, which means they plan to sit back and watch the tigers fight.”
“The South Jiang Manor is in danger this time. It’s almost impossible for them to win against both the North Jiang Manor and the Wang Family. Don’t forget, the Wang Family’s patriarch, Joshua Wang, is a Condensing Origin Realm level eight expert.”
“No matter how much of a genius Terra Su is, he can’t possibly contend with someone as strong as Joshua Wang.”
“I wouldn’t be so sure. Terra Su’s abilities are extraordinary. He’s not someone you can measure by common sense. Otherwise, why would the Ye Family be so scared that they reconciled with him?”
“The South Jiang Manor also has Master Dust’s support. It’s really hard to say how things will develop.”
“The North Jiang Manor is truly doing whatever it takes to rise again, even submitting to the Wang Family.”
“By the way, have you heard the rumor that Terra Su is actually Master Dust himself? Otherwise, why would they both have ‘Dust’ in their names?”
“Hahaha, that’s the funniest joke I’ve heard all year. How could Terra Su be Master Dust? They might just have a close relationship.”
Everyone was talking, saying all sorts of things.
Many people in the South Jiang Manor were furious when they heard about the North Jiang Manor submitting to the Wang Family. They cursed Otto Jiang and Robert Jiang for humiliating the Jiang Family and losing face, saying they were unworthy of being Jiang Family members.
However, the outside world’s storms didn’t affect Terra Su.
In his courtyard, he practiced the Five Elements Fist, consolidating his Condensing Origin Realm level four cultivation. His iron fists cut through the air, creating explosive sounds. His fists were wrapped in threads of lightning-like Five Elements True Essence, showcasing immense power.
The power of Five Elements True Essence was five times that of ordinary single-attribute True Essence. Therefore, even if Terra Su used the same martial technique as a practitioner of the same level, his attack would be five times more powerful.
In other words, Terra Su could now overpower a Condensing Origin Realm level five practitioner without relying on superior martial techniques, just by the power of his Five Elements True Essence.
Not to mention, if he fully utilized the Five Elements Fist and Waves Stacking Slash, he could even contend with a Condensing Origin Realm level six expert without being at a disadvantage.
Creak—
The door to the Gu sisters’ room opened, and Gu Qianyin walked out, just in time to see Terra Su practicing his punches in the courtyard.
A hint of surprise flashed in Gu Qianyin’s eyes. With her keen eyesight, she could tell that Terra Su’s cultivation had improved by one level.
But he hadn’t done anything special, just went out for a while, and his cultivation improved by one level?
When did advancing in the Condensing Origin Realm become as simple as eating and drinking?
After finishing his set of punches, Terra Su saw her and greeted, “Want to spar?”
Gu Qianyin was taken aback, frowning slightly, “What did you say? You want to spar with me?”
“Yes.”
Terra Su nodded matter-of-factly.
“You… you’re so arrogant.”
Gu Qianyin almost laughed in anger, “Do you know I’m at Condensing Origin Realm level six, and you’re only at level four? Isn’t the outcome obvious? Or do you think you can fight two levels above your own?”
“How would I know without trying?”
As Terra Su spoke, he shot forward like an arrow, throwing a punch at her.
Gu Qianyin instinctively countered with a punch and was shocked to find that their fists met with equal force. She didn’t gain any advantage at all.
Gu Qianyin didn’t know that Terra Su’s True Essence was Five Elements True Essence, making his punches far stronger than those of a typical Condensing Origin Realm level four practitioner. Additionally, his body had undergone a Tempering Bath, giving him an extra edge in physical strength. As a result, his punch was indeed comparable to that of a Condensing Origin Realm level six practitioner.
“Again!”
Unwilling to accept this, Gu Qianyin raised her delicate hand and swung another punch at Terra Su’s face.
She didn’t know why, but anything related to Terra Su seemed to stir her emotions. The usually cold beauty turned into a vibrant and lively woman who could get angry and flustered.
Bang, bang, bang…
In just a few breaths, they exchanged dozens of moves. Gu Qianyin was astonished to find that even though she had fully utilized her Condensing Origin Realm level six cultivation, she still couldn’t gain any advantage over Terra Su. They remained evenly matched.
Gu Qianyin even felt that Terra Su was holding back, not using his full strength.
Of course, Gu Qianyin herself hadn’t used all her trump cards. In a casual spar, it was rare for anyone to reveal all their cards. Besides, as a Condensing Origin Realm level six genius, if she needed to use all her cards against a level four, it would be too embarrassing.
After dozens of moves, they were still evenly matched.
Suddenly, Terra Su stopped first, leaping out of the combat circle and landing to the side, smiling, “You win.”
“You… you’re letting me win?”
Gu Qianyin found it unbelievable, her face blushing under her veil. When had she ever needed someone younger to let her win?
“Who said I’m letting you win? Can’t I just admit defeat?”
Terra Su shrugged. In this, he wasn’t lying. He wasn’t letting Gu Qianyin win; his Dantian was almost empty of True Essence.
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