I Want to Become a Martial Spirit Master

Qianlong Dynasty, Hua City.

Surrounded by water on three sides, the ancient, towering city walls stretched for dozens of miles, enclosing the prosperous Hua City within.

Hua City was wealthy and expansive, covering tens of thousands of acres.

With its highly accessible land and water routes and pleasant climate, it was a bustling hub for merchants and trade.

Outside the city lay tens of thousands of acres of fertile farmland, with winding rivers nourishing the green hills and clear waters.

Looking outward, the lush green grass billowed like ocean waves in the wind.

The spacious roads extended in all directions, leading to the distant, dark green mountains and connecting to the rolling mountain ranges.

A merchant caravan was currently traveling along the wide official road, facing the spring breeze and bathing in the sunlight as it headed toward Hua City.

The caravan consisted of ten carriages, nine of which were loaded with the goods being transported on this trip.

The cargo was heavy, and the wheels rolled over the official road, leaving long, deep ruts.

Aside from the drivers on the carriages, there were also over a dozen muscular cultivators armed with simple sabers at their waists, riding sturdy, well-fed steeds and guarding the caravan on all sides.

The carriage in the center of the convoy, which carried passengers, was pulled by two magnificent, pitch-black steeds.

The carriage body, made of dark nanmu wood, was carved with intricate designs. The flowers and plants depicted on it were all plated with a layer of gold, making it quite luxurious.

The carriage's windows and front curtain were shielded by light blue sheer gauze. Wisps of sunlight filtered through the gauze and shone inside.

Any commoner in Hua City who saw this convoy would definitely recognize it as the carriage of the Situ family of Hua City.

The Situ family was a minor family in Hua City, but they were still considered one of its wealthy households.

The person in charge of this merchant run was the Third Miss of the Situ family, Situ Qingyi.

The sunlight filtered through the sheer gauze, reflecting on Situ Qingyi's exquisite and beautiful oval face, adding a bit of charm to her beauty.

Situ Qingyi looked to be about sixteen or seventeen years old, but she had possessed a mind for business since childhood.

At this moment, she was wearing a light yellow gauze dress. A jade hairpin was fastened in her hair, which was tied up in a high bun. Beneath her smooth forehead, she had a beautiful brow and light makeup.

This slightly mature attire did not look out of place at all; instead, it accentuated her youthful tenderness.

She was like a blooming little daisy, beautiful and bright.

The young man driving this carriage was around her age.

The youth had a handsome face with chiseled features.

His bronze skin added a bit of the masculine vigor of a martial artist.

His black martial arts outfit revealed his tall and sturdy physique.

The young man placed his longsword by his side, his burning gaze fixed on the road ahead.

Ahead of them, the leading middle-aged man, who sat boldly on his horse, pulled back the reins. He raised his right fist high, signaling the convoy to stop.

"We will be able to return to Hua City before dark. Everyone has worked hard on this journey; we will take a short rest here."

"Yes, sir."

The guards all showed expressions of joy.

They jumped off their fine horses, tied the reins to the tree trunks by the side of the road, and then took out their dry rations and water skins, enjoying the beautiful spring scenery.

The middle-aged leader walked up to the carriage and said respectfully, "Third Miss, the bumpy journey must have been exhausting. Would you like to step out for a walk?"

A voice like silver bells came from inside the carriage.

"It's no trouble. You've worked hard, Captain Cao. Just go and rest, you don't need to worry about me."

"Understood, Miss."

After looking around, Captain Cao also jumped off his horse and sat down together with the guards.

Captain Cao, who had always kept a straight face, relaxed his expression slightly.

The spring breeze was gentle, the Third Miss was humble and amiable, and this trip had been very smooth. His mood also brightened, and he joined his brothers in discussing where they should go to celebrate tonight.

On the carriage, the young girl's slender, jade-like fingers lifted the sheer gauze, letting the warm spring breeze blow into the cabin.

A wisp of the young girl's fresh fragrance drifted out, making the young man in front feel relaxed and happy.

The young girl's silver bell-like voice floated over softly, her tone filled with care.

"Cang Sheng, has your injury from last time healed? When we get back to Hua City, I will ask my father for some more medicine for you, so you don't suffer any lasting effects."

The youth named Cang Sheng wore a bright smile. He patted his chest and said confidently, "Third Miss, I am a cultivator. This little injury is nothing. Thank you for your concern, Third Miss."

The young girl frowned slightly, her voice soft but tinged with slight reproach. "You, everything else about you is fine, but you just love to act tough. It is precisely because you are a cultivator that you should take better care of your body. If you leave behind any hidden ailments, it will affect your future advancement."

Cang Sheng looked a bit embarrassed. He scratched his head and muttered, "I'm really healed. If you don't believe me, I'll practice my swordplay for you to see right now!"

"Don't! Just behave yourself," Situ Qingyi scolded playfully.

Cang Sheng revealed a simple, honest smile, a warm current welling up in his heart.

After a long while, the convoy set off again.

Having rested, everyone's mood was very cheerful, much like the gentle spring breeze.

At this moment, a figure in white clothes appeared on the side of the official road.

Seeing the convoy approaching, the man in white stood to the side, cupped his hands in greeting, and said in a gentle voice, "Apologies for the interruption, everyone. It looks like you are heading to Hua City. I wonder if I might travel alongside you?"

Captain Cao evaluated the man in white.

The man in white had an elegant and peaceful temperament. He looked like a modest gentleman, and also like a banished immortal.

Captain Cao felt that the man was probably not a wicked person, but he did not immediately agree.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait while I ask my Miss for instructions."

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

The convoy did not stop because of the man in white, and the Third Miss's carriage soon arrived beside him.

Captain Cao stopped in place, waiting for the carriage to approach before asking the Third Miss for instructions.

Hearing the voice, Situ Qingyi pulled back the window gauze and examined the man in white. Seeing his transcendent bearing, she nodded in agreement.

"Are you also going to Hua City, Fellow Daoist?"

"Yes."

"Then you may ride on my carriage. Cang Sheng, make some room for this big brother."

"Alright, Big Brother, you can sit next to me."

Cang Sheng moved his longsword from the right side to the left, and while holding the reins, he shifted over to the left himself.

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

Captain Cao turned his horse around and trotted to the very front of the procession.

Seeing that this big brother possessed extraordinary agility, Cang Sheng took the initiative to strike up a conversation.

"Big Brother, my name is Cang Sheng, and inside the carriage is Miss Situ. What is your name?"

"Yi Feng."

"Big Brother Yi Feng, my name is Situ Qingyi," Situ Qingyi said prettily as she lifted the curtain, then nodded to Yi Feng in greeting.

Yi Feng also nodded slightly, returning the courtesy.

Cang Sheng asked curiously, "I see that Brother Yi Feng is quite agile. What is your cultivation level? And what business brings you to Hua City?"

"I am merely traveling around. As for my cultivation, it's not worth mentioning. What about you? How come you're running with a merchant caravan at such a young age?"

"Wow, I'm so envious that you get to travel around like this, while I have to rely on merchant runs to earn some gold coins to buy cultivation resources. But once my cultivation is high enough, I will definitely travel around everywhere just like you. That's my dream."

Yi Feng smiled and said, "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?"

Cang Sheng said without thinking, "I need to become a Martial Spirit expert! There is a big shot right here in Hua City who is a Martial Spirit master. He can pierce through a mountain with a single punch. His cultivation is truly terrifying!"

"Once I become a Martial Spirit powerhouse, I will roam the lands just like Brother Yi Feng. I will leave this region behind and go see the vaster world out there."