I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 136: Nanxun

Evening was approaching, with a misty rain falling incessantly.

A magnificent city appeared in Zhang Yuan’s vision from afar.

Nanxun Prefecture City!

Zhang Yuan wasn’t visiting Nanxun for the first time, but on his last visit, he was in a hurry and didn’t truly appreciate the city’s beauty.

He turned to look at Liu Seventh Lady beside him.

Liu Seventh Lady noticed and smiled, saying, "Let’s part ways here."

Zhang Yuan nodded, "Alright."

In the martial world, it was rare for people who met by chance to travel together for even a short while.

He took a deep breath and said, "Seventh Sister, if you ever have the chance, come to Linhe and visit me. I’ll treat you to some drinks."

Liu Seventh Lady readily agreed, "No problem, until we meet again!"

"Wait a moment."

Zhang Yuan quickly pulled out a Peace Token from his pocket and handed it over: "Seventh Sister, keep this as a memento."

This was the Dragon Saliva Fragrant Jade given to him by Scholar Ji Haoran in gratitude for saving his life.

Although it was a precious item,

to Zhang Yuan, it wasn’t of much use. Passing it to Liu Seventh Lady as a gift wasn’t bad either.

Zhang Yuan was very aware that after parting today, they might never meet again.

Liu Seventh Lady’s eyes sparkled for a moment.

She silently accepted the Peace Token and then returned to Zhang Yuan a small Peach Wood Talisman.

"This is an Exorcism Talisman left by my master years ago."

This formidable woman explained, "If you encounter something uncanny that you can’t handle, crushing it might give you a chance of survival."

Zhang Yuan hesitated, "Seventh Sister..."

He felt that this Peach Wood Talisman was much more valuable than the Dragon Saliva Fragrant Jade he had gifted.

It could save a life!

"Take it!"

Liu Seventh Lady’s face turned serious, and she threw the Peach Wood Talisman into Zhang Yuan’s arms.

She suddenly shook her reins, and her mount immediately galloped forward.

The cloth bags hanging on either side of the saddle bounced up and down.

These bags were filled entirely with human heads!

Zhang Yuan silently watched as she disappeared into the distance, waving his hand in farewell.

He didn’t feel particularly sad, as after all, he hadn’t known this pseudo-sister for very long.

But there was a slight sense of melancholy and loss.

As the saying goes, some are like old friends upon meeting, while others are like strangers even after years together.

In this world, meeting someone whose company you truly enjoy is not easy!

Storing away the Peach Wood Talisman, Zhang Yuan rode towards Nanxun Prefecture City.

When the city lights began to shine, he led his horse into this bustling city of hundreds of thousands.

The last time Zhang Yuan visited Nanxun, he only stopped at the Lijiang Pier outside the city and didn’t enter.

There was some regret at the time.

Now, that regret was finally made up for.

The scale and grandeur of the Prefecture City clearly surpassed what Linhe and Qing’an counties could offer.

The main street was crowded, bustling with people from the north and south, a mix of all sorts, making Zhang Yuan feel like he’d stepped into an ancient city tourist area from a past life.

The sides of the streets were lined with numerous shops, rice stores, clothing shops, general stores, teahouses, taverns, and inns.

Beautiful girls leaned over the windows of the well-lit Red Building, merrily waving silk handkerchiefs to passersby below.

At the entrance of bustling gambling houses, several attendants loudly attracted customers.

Portly merchants, well-dressed gentlemen, and rough wandering heroes were frequently drawn into these money pits.

It was a scene of utter luxury and extravagance!

"Hey young hero, would you like to come in for a cup of apricot blossom wine? Our girls really know how to entertain!"

Zhang Yuan wasn’t exempt from the attentions of the gambling house attendants.

The Prefecture City truly lived up to its reputation as a big city, with all trades fiercely competitive, a scene absent in a small county like Linhe.

Unfortunately, Zhang Yuan wasn’t fond of women or gambling, so he politely declined.

He found a decent-looking inn to stay in, settled his horse and luggage, and set out to explore the city.

The night in Nanxun City was vibrant and lively.

Every shop along the street was brightly lit, their glow uniformly illuminating the streets and alleys, full of human warmth.

Zhang Yuan randomly picked a tavern, ordered a pot of the famous local apricot blossom spring wine, several pounds of braised meat, and a few dishes, which made for a splendid meal.

Sitting beside the window on the second floor, he enjoyed his meal while admiring the night view of Nanxun City.

It was truly delightful.

Since regaining memories from a past life, Zhang Yuan had tirelessly worked for survival, rarely experiencing such relaxation.

In this city, he was completely a stranger, without any ties or involvement.

Thus, the sense of freedom felt especially satisfying.

"Stop right there!"

At that moment, chaos suddenly erupted on the street below.

A figure dressed in gray was seen fleeing, clutching a short knife, causing people around to dodge in alarm.

Chasing closely behind were several constables in hot pursuit.

The gray-clad man, seeing he was about to be caught, desperately dashed into the nearby crowd.

Unexpectedly, a figure suddenly appeared and delivered a heavy palm strike to the gray-clad man’s chest.

The latter flew back like a broken kite, screaming and landing several steps away.

The constables were overjoyed, some restraining him on the spot, while others bowed respectfully to the one who intercepted, saying, "Thank you, Young Hero Sikong, for your assistance!"

The man, dressed in white and elegantly holding a folding fan, smiled and said, "It was nothing, not worth mentioning."

The constable marveled, "Young Hero Sikong, if it weren’t for you, this murderer might have escaped justice. On behalf of Nanxun City’s 800,000 citizens, I thank you!"

With that, he bowed deeply again.

A cheer and applause erupted from the surrounding crowd.

Everyone looked at Young Hero Sikong with eyes full of admiration and awe.

Young Hero Sikong amiably stepped forward to help the constable up, shaking his head and saying, "No need for this."

At that moment, the murderer subdued by the constables struggled and shouted, "I, I’m innocent..."

But his mouth was immediately stuffed with a piece of cloth.

He was unable to utter another word.

As for the much-admired Young Hero Sikong, he seemed not to have heard any of it, and gracefully walked away amidst the crowd’s praises.

Sitting in the tavern, Zhang Yuan had witnessed the whole scene.

The other patrons on the same floor also saw it and praised, "Young Hero Sikong is truly amazing!"

Zhang Yuan drank the wine in his cup in one go, secretly sneering in his heart.

He was a hundred percent sure that this Young Hero Sikong was a Celestial Being.

Was he really being chivalrous and upholding justice?

Perhaps.

But to Zhang Yuan, it seemed more like a performance. The act was laid on a bit too thick. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

And the acting was rather clumsy!

As for the supposed murderer, whether he was truly innocent, his fate was already sealed.

Zhang Yuan had no intention of meddling.

Only, he found it all very disappointing.

It felt like paying a hefty price for a heavily promoted blockbuster,

only to sit in the theater feeling restless, uncomfortable, and choked up...

Even his appetite for food was gone!