Chapter 1536: I Want To Be A Martial Spirit Master

Hidden Dragon Empire, Hua City.

Surrounded by water on three sides, the ancient and towering city walls stretch for dozens of miles, encircling the bustling Hua City.

Hua City is prosperous, covering tens of thousands of acres of land.

With convenient water and land transportation and a pleasant climate, it serves as a hub for merchants and trade.

Outside the city, vast fields stretch endlessly, nourished by winding rivers that sustain the lush green mountains and clear waters.

Looking out, the green grass sways like ocean waves, rippling in the wind.

The wide roads extend in all directions, leading to the distant, misty mountains and connecting the sprawling mountain ranges.

A merchant caravan was making its way along the broad official road, bathed in the spring breeze and sunlight, heading toward Hua City.

The caravan consisted of ten carriages, nine of which were laden with goods.

The heavy cargo left deep wheel tracks on the road as the carriages rolled forward.

In addition to the carriage drivers, over a dozen robust martial artists, armed with broadswords and riding sturdy horses, guarded various parts of the caravan.

At the center of the caravan was a passenger carriage, pulled by two sleek black horses.

The carriage, made of black nanmu wood, was adorned with intricate carvings and gilded floral patterns, exuding luxury.

The carriage windows and front curtain were covered with light blue gauze, allowing strands of sunlight to filter through.

Any resident of Hua City would recognize this as the carriage of the Situ family, a small but wealthy household in the city.

Leading this merchant expedition was the third daughter of the Situ family, Situ Qingyi.

Sunlight filtered through the gauze, illuminating Situ Qingyi's delicate and beautiful oval face, adding a touch of radiance to her charm.

Situ Qingyi appeared to be around sixteen or seventeen years old, but she had always been mature for her age.

At this moment, she was dressed in a light yellow gauze dress, her hair tied up with a jade hairpin, her high bun revealing a smooth forehead and delicate brows, lightly adorned with makeup.

Her slightly mature attire did not seem out of place at all; instead, it accentuated her youthful beauty.

She resembled a blooming daisy, lovely and radiant.

The young man driving the carriage was about the same age as her.

The young man had a handsome face with well-defined features.

His bronze skin added a touch of masculine vigor to his martial aura.

Dressed in a black martial outfit, his tall and robust figure was clearly visible.

The young man placed a long sword by his side, his gaze fixed intently on the road ahead.

The middle-aged leader at the front of the caravan, riding a large horse, pulled on the reins and raised his right fist, signaling the caravan to stop.

"We'll reach Hua City before nightfall. Everyone has worked hard on this journey, so let's take a short rest here."

"Yes," the guards replied in unison, their faces lighting up with relief.

They dismounted their horses, tied the reins to nearby trees, and then took out their rations and water bags, enjoying the beautiful spring scenery.

The middle-aged leader walked over to the carriage and spoke respectfully, "Third Miss, the journey has been bumpy. Would you like to step out and stretch your legs?"

A melodious voice came from inside the carriage.

"It's alright, Leader Cao. You've worked hard too. Go and rest; don't worry about me."

"Understood, Miss."

Leader Cao glanced around and then dismounted, joining the guards as they sat together.

His usually stern expression softened slightly.

The warm spring breeze, the amiable Third Miss, and the smooth journey had lifted his spirits, and he began discussing with his comrades where they should celebrate that evening.

Inside the carriage, the young girl's slender fingers lifted the gauze curtain, allowing the warm spring breeze to flow into the carriage.

A faint, refreshing fragrance wafted from the girl, filling the young man in front with a sense of tranquility.

Her melodious voice floated gently, carrying a tone of concern.

"Cangsheng, has your injury from last time healed? When we return to Hua City, I'll ask Father for some medicine for you, so it doesn't leave any lasting effects."

The young man named Cangsheng smiled brightly and patted his chest confidently. "Third Miss, I'm a cultivator. This little injury is nothing. Thank you for your concern."

The girl frowned slightly, her voice soft but tinged with a hint of reproach. "You're good at everything, but you always push yourself too hard. Precisely because you're a cultivator, you should take care of your health. If you leave any lingering effects, it could hinder your future progress."

Cangsheng looked slightly embarrassed and scratched his head, muttering, "I'm really fine. If you don't believe me, I'll show you my sword techniques!"

"No! Just behave yourself," Situ Qingyi scolded gently.

Cangsheng grinned innocently, feeling a warm surge in his heart.

After a while, the caravan set off again.

The rest had lifted everyone's spirits, and they moved forward as smoothly as the gentle spring breeze.

At that moment, a figure in white appeared by the side of the road.

Seeing the caravan approaching, the man in white stood to the side and clasped his hands in greeting, speaking gently, "Excuse me, everyone. It seems you're heading to Hua City. May I join you on your journey?"

Leader Cao scrutinized the man in white.

The man had an elegant and refined demeanor, exuding a sense of tranquility, like a noble scholar or an immortal who had descended to the mortal world.

Leader Cao felt that the man didn't seem like a threat, but he didn't immediately agree.

"Esteemed friend, let me consult with my lady first."

The man in white nodded slightly, maintaining a polite smile.

The caravan didn't stop because of the man in white, and soon, the Third Miss's carriage arrived beside him.

Leader Cao stayed in place, waiting for the carriage to approach before seeking instructions from the Third Miss.

Situ Qingyi heard the commotion and lifted the gauze curtain to examine the man in white. Seeing his extraordinary bearing, she nodded in agreement.

"Are you also heading to Hua City?"

"Yes."

"Then please ride in my carriage. Cangsheng, make room for this elder brother."

"Alright, elder brother, please sit next to me."

Cangsheng moved his sword from the right side to the left and shifted slightly to the left, making space.

The man in white nodded in thanks, then leaped lightly onto the carriage and sat cross-legged beside Cangsheng.

Leader Cao turned his horse around and trotted back to the front of the caravan.

Impressed by the elder brother's agility, Cangsheng struck up a conversation.

"Elder brother, my name is Cangsheng. The lady in the carriage is Miss Situ. What's your name?"

"Yi Feng."

"Brother Yi Feng, I'm Situ Qingyi," Situ Qingyi said as she lifted the curtain, her voice sweet and lively. She then nodded politely to Yi Feng.

Yi Feng also nodded slightly in return.

Cangsheng asked curiously, "Brother Yi Feng, you seem very agile. What level of cultivation have you reached? And what brings you to Hua City?"

"I'm just traveling around. As for my cultivation, it's nothing worth mentioning. But you, why are you so young and already working as a merchant?"

"Wow, I really admire people like you who can travel freely. I have to rely on merchant work to earn some gold coins to buy cultivation resources. But once my cultivation is high enough, I definitely want to travel like you. That's my dream."

Yi Feng smiled. "If you have a dream, you should work hard to achieve it. What level of cultivation do you think you need to reach to fulfill your dream?"

Cangsheng answered without hesitation, "I need to become a Martial Spirit Master! There's a great figure in Hua City who is a Martial Spirit Master. With a single punch, he can shatter a mountain. His cultivation is truly terrifying!"

"Once I become a Martial Spirit Master, I'll travel like you, Brother Yi Feng, and explore the wider world beyond this region."