Chapter 1 Zhenyuan Escort Bureau

Chapter 1: Zhenyuan Escort Agency

Lin'an County.

Zhenyuan Escort Agency.

[Name]: Jiang Yuan

[Realm]: Fourth level of Body Tempering (Bone Tempering)

[Innate Luck]: Exceptional comprehension (green), strong physique (white)

[Luck Power]: 0 strands

[Exceptional Comprehension]: Your innate comprehension surpasses that of ordinary people, making it easier for you to understand the mysteries of any cultivation technique.

[Strong Physique]: Your body is naturally strong, and you have a good talent for Body Tempering.

On the training platform, Jiang Yuan stopped refining his body and let the sweat drip naturally.

He glanced at the information on his panel and couldn't help but show a hint of helplessness on his face.

He had been in this world for a month now, and despite various attempts, he still hadn't figured out how to obtain this Luck Power.

As for the sudden appearance of the panel, it had indeed been helpful to him.

It made him understand his strengths, knowing that he had exceptional talent and comprehension in the realm of Body Tempering.

In this month, through his hard training, he had successfully broken through from the third level to the fourth level of Body Tempering.

And now he felt that he was not far from reaching the fifth level of Body Tempering.

His bones were strong, and his tendons were like dragons.

In just one month, he had made such great progress, thanks to the guidance of the panel that showed him his innate talents.

This alone was enough to prove that Jiang Yuan was a genius among the entire Lin'an County.

During this month in this place, he had observed various types of people in Lin'an City and found that most people's panels did not have any Innate Luck.

They were referred to as "blank panels."

Only those who had achieved success in their cultivation occasionally had the blessing of white Innate Luck on their panels.

As for the green level of Innate Luck, Jiang Yuan had not seen more than five people with it so far.

On the other hand, Jiang Yuan was not originally from this world.

A month ago, he had suddenly arrived in this world due to some accident.

He appeared on the body of a person with the same name, same surname, and the same appearance.

According to the memories in his mind, Zhenyuan Escort Agency was the foundation his father, Jiang Zhenyuan, had worked hard for his whole life.

He was a prominent figure in Lin'an County.

With the strength of the eighth level of Body Tempering, he ranked among the top in Lin'an County.

His Wind and Thunder Sword Technique had also gained great fame.

Over the years, he had earned the reputation of the Wind and Thunder Sword.

This was also the reason why he was able to expand Zhenyuan Escort Agency.

As Jiang Yuan, his only son, he naturally grew up without worries, living a comfortable life.

But a few days ago, everything changed.

In these few days, a piece of news spread that Jiang Zhenyuan had failed in his escort mission.

Not only did he lose the goods, but also the escorts.

Because of this news, many unfamiliar faces appeared at the entrance of Zhenyuan Escort Agency these days.

Their intentions were obvious, they were here to keep an eye on the situation.

If that piece of news was false, then according to Jiang Yuan's speculation, considering his father's journey, Jiang Zhenyuan would definitely appear at Zhenyuan Escort Agency in these few days to stabilize the situation.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yuan pondered in his heart.

He didn't know how things went when Uncle Ma went to gather information three days ago.

If the news is true, then I am like a child holding gold in a bustling market, and I am in danger.

This world is not as safe as my previous life!

Just as Jiang Yuan was contemplating, a commotion suddenly came from outside.

Boom!

A loud noise followed.

The originally closed gate of the escort agency seemed to have been struck by a siege weapon, exploding open with a bang, and the door latch instantly turned into several pieces of flying wood.

At this moment, cries of surprise came from outside the courtyard.

"It's... Lei Zhan! The second-in-command of the Black Wind Gang! How dare he come to Lin'an County? Does he not want to live anymore?"

Just as the commotion started, Jiang Yuan looked up at the gate of the escort agency.

He saw that the previously closed gate was now wide open, and there was a clear fist mark on the iron gate.

Then, a giant man, eight feet tall and muscular, stepped over the threshold. His body was fierce, like a ferocious beast ready to devour its prey.

There was even a scar on his face that was nearly six inches long, resembling a centipede crawling on his face.

"What kind of iron gate is this? It's nothing! It can't even withstand a punch from me."

Lei Zhan laughed heartily.

Jiang Yuan squinted his eyes as he looked at him, searching his memories for information about Lei Zhan.

Then he glanced at his own panel.

[Name]: Lei Zhan

[Realm]: Seventh level of Body Tempering (Blood Exchange)

[Innate Luck]: As Strong As An Ox (white)

[As Strong As An Ox]: Strength is naturally greater than that of ordinary people.

Jiang Yuan couldn't help but feel a sinking feeling in his heart.

Lei Zhan, the second-in-command of Heifeng Village.

As rumored, he has indeed reached the seventh level of Body Tempering, possessing divine power, making him almost invincible among his peers.

It is said that he once fought a long battle with a master at the eighth level of Body Tempering, with no clear winner.

Such terrifying achievements, and he is only the second-in-command of Heifeng Village.

Compared to the leader, he is even stronger, and they have hundreds of bandits under their command who roam the mountains and forests.

No wonder in previous years, my father could avoid paying tribute to other mountain strongholds, but had to pay tribute to Heifeng Village on time every year.

The strength of Heifeng Village is enough to dominate the entire county.

The various escort agencies in the surrounding county towns can only continue their business around here if they pay tribute on time to Heifeng Village.

In the next moment, Jiang Yuan's gaze was instantly drawn to his right hand.

He saw that he was holding a person, an old man who was nearing the end of his years.

Uncle Ma!

Jiang Yuan's gaze suddenly froze.

Lei Zhan seemed to sense Jiang Yuan's gaze.

He raised his right hand and grinned, "Don't worry, he's not dead! The boss said that being friendly brings wealth."

With that, he swung his right hand.

The person flew towards Jiang Yuan at high speed.

Seeing this, Jiang Yuan's face showed a hint of seriousness.

His legs sank, his muscles swelled, his tendons bulged, and his back bent like a bow.

In the next moment, he reached out his arms and firmly caught Uncle Ma's body.

Then he used his strength to rotate and gently placed him on the ground.

Afterwards, he lightly placed his fingers on his neck.

Feeling the pulse still beating at his fingertips, Jiang Yuan immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

On the other side, Lei Zhan, who appeared calm and composed, showed a hint of surprise on his face.

He himself is at the seventh level of Body Tempering, having achieved great success in blood cultivation, and with his innate divine power, his strength far surpasses those at the same level.

With just a casual swing earlier, although he didn't use his full strength, it still had the force of at least a thousand kilograms.

According to the information he had previously gathered, this Jiang Zhenyuan's son only had the strength of the third level of Body Tempering at best.

In theory, he shouldn't have been able to catch his swing at all, and should have been intimidated and filled with fear.

But now, it seems that the information he obtained earlier was wrong. This young man is not as weak as the information described; he is hiding some strength.

However, in the current situation of Zhenyuan Escort Agency, his strength is nothing more than a floating duckweed, with no possibility of resistance.

If he is sensible, perhaps he can still save his life.

Thinking of this, he spoke up, "Impressive skills, you must be Jiang Yuan, the son of Jiang Zhenyuan?"

"It is I. May I ask why the second-in-command of the Black Wind Gang has come to my door today?" Jiang Yuan asked as he handed a pill to Uncle Ma.

"Of course!" Lei Zhan laughed heartily.

He lifted his leg and stepped on a nearby rock, his body slightly bent, his right arm casually resting on his thigh. "I am here to collect a debt. Your father did not pay tribute to us this year. Now the interest has accumulated, and we need three thousand taels of silver."

At this moment, Uncle Ma woke up and heard Lei Zhan's words.

Instantly, anger surged from his heart, and he opened his eyes abruptly. "You're talking nonsense! At the beginning of this year, I personally gave one hundred taels of silver to your gang leader."

Lei Zhan grinned, scratched his ear, and then revealed a sinister smile.

"One hundred taels? Are you trying to fool me? Now give me three thousand taels of silver, or the dozens of people in your Zhenyuan Escort Agency can wait for someone else to collect their corpses!"

After speaking, he lightly stomped his right foot.

Boom!

The rocks under his feet instantly exploded, sending debris flying. A powerful surge of qi and blood rushed towards Jiang Yuan and Uncle Ma.

Jiang Yuan lightly placed his right hand on Uncle Ma's shoulder, restraining the agitated Uncle Ma.

"Alright! But I need one month to gather the three thousand taels of silver."

Upon hearing these words, Lei Zhan's expression froze.

It seemed that he couldn't believe his ears. This was completely unexpected.

According to his estimation, the total assets of the Zhenyuan Escort Agency were only around ten thousand taels of silver.

Three thousand taels of silver would be enough to severely damage the Zhenyuan Escort Agency.

He didn't expect Jiang Zhenyuan's son to be so sensible.

Thinking of this, the momentum he had built up dissipated.

He shook his head and extended three fingers.

"Three days. I'll give you three days."

Jiang Yuan's tone was calm and unhurried. "You know this is three thousand taels of silver, not three hundred. Who would have three thousand taels of silver readily available? At the fastest, I will need seven days to gather it."

"Alright! I'll give you seven days! After seven days, I will personally come to collect."

Then he grinned, revealing a ferocious smile. "I hope you don't try any tricks. You know the consequences if you can't deliver."

After speaking, he stomped his right foot, and the bricks under his feet instantly shattered. He then leaped onto the wall.

In the next few leaps, he headed straight towards the outskirts of the city.

At the same time, as Lei Zhan left...

Outside the Zhenyuan Escort Agency, the people with unusual movements began to leave one after another.

The fact that the second-in-command of the Black Wind Gang dared to appear so openly in Lin'an City was thought-provoking.

And he even went to the Zhenyuan Escort Agency to demand three thousand taels of silver. This news was even more shocking to them.