My Martial Arts Level Never Drops

Chapter 343: Chapter 170: Heavenly Gang

The whole aesthetic was extremely tailored, elegant yet grand, putting the majestic air of the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect on full display.

”The Twelve Seats, board the carriage!”

Someone shouted loudly.

Qin Fang instinctively looked over and saw a Black Armored Soldier standing beside the largest carriage of the lot. The carriage behind the soldier was also the largest and most magnificent of them all.

Even the horses pulling the carriage were different from the rest...

They were pure black stallions without a single hair of a different color, but a sharp horn grew from each of their foreheads... They looked exactly like the unicorns of legend!

This...

Qin Fang blinked.

A soft voice came from his side. ”Young Master Qin, it’s time to board.”

Qin Fang froze for a moment and instinctively turned his head. He then saw Xu Nianzhen, the third seat, give him a subtle wink.

’...Xu Nianzhen is talking to me?’

A flicker of surprise crossed Qin Fang’s eyes.

The two of them had never interacted before.

’...Although, I did hear from Qian Ruhai that the Xu Family also prepared a congratulatory gift for me on the second day of the Martial Arts Examination.’

After giving a slight nod of thanks, Qin Fang walked toward the carriage.

Duan Ling and the rest of the Twelve Seats followed behind.

The people in front automatically parted, and under the watchful eyes of the crowd, they boarded the largest carriage.

The interior of the carriage was lavishly decorated. Upon entering, he smelled a faint, fresh fragrance. The scent was very familiar. After a light sniff, Qin Fang suddenly realized... it was Nourishing Spirit Incense!

The floor was covered with a thick, soft carpet that was very comfortable to step on.

There were twelve luxurious seats in total, mostly arranged on either side and facing each other. But a single seat stood alone at the very back... That was clearly the main seat!

”Chief Qin, please take the main seat.”

A voice sounded from behind him. Qin Fang turned his head; it was a middle-aged man wearing a Profound Light Robe... the driver of this very carriage.

Qin Fang let out a soft breath, nodded, and calmly walked over.

The seat was as large as a small daybed. Its frame was meticulously carved from dark, precious hardwood. The curves of the armrests and backrest were wrapped in smoothly polished, dark-gold metal, appearing both solid and exuding an understated brilliance.

The seat and backrest were not covered in ordinary fabric, but in a layer of delicate, soft, jet-black leather with a restrained luster. It was filled with an unknown soft material, causing it to depress slightly...

Qin Fang sat down naturally and immediately raised an eyebrow slightly. ’...Quite comfortable.’

After Qin Fang was seated, the others took their seats one by one.

All twelve seats were soon filled.

The carriage then started to move. It felt like it turned, then gradually picked up speed, moving faster and faster.

After the carriage of the Twelve Seats departed, the others also boarded their carriages one after another.

But they were not twelve people to a carriage... but thirty to forty.

There were also fixed seats inside, but they were extremely cramped.

After everyone had boarded according to their rank, the carriages started to move.

The carriage of the Twelve Seats was at the very front. Qin Fang opened the window next to him and looked out at the scenery.

He noticed many passersby were curiously peering inside. Some of them even made eye contact with Qin Fang through the window.

”Those are this year’s Twelve Seats.”

”I heard this year’s chief is named Qin Fang, from Yanfang Prefecture... Only twenty years old, and he has already pushed open the Divine Gate to reach the True Essence Realm.”

”That impressive? Only twenty, and already at True Essence?”

”Mhm, the Bone Assessment just concluded, and he was found to have the Bone of Acupoints...”

”He has the Bone of Acupoints at minimum. He must have had other fortuitous encounters as well, otherwise breaking through the Divine Gate wouldn’t be so easy.”

The jumbled sounds of their hushed discussion drifted in from outside.

Qin Fang’s eyes shifted slightly. ’Looks like I’ve unknowingly become a celebrity in Lanyang City.’

’...The Martial Arts Examination truly is a good place to make a name for oneself.’

With this in mind, Qin Fang began to watch the Inner City through the window.

The buildings in the Inner City were clearly much taller and more magnificent than those in the Outer City. The streets were clean and orderly, and while there were many pedestrians, they seemed mostly at ease. Their clothing was also far more splendid than what one saw in the Outer City; a single glance told you they were either rich or noble.

’...Basically, only the rich and noble can live in the Inner City.’

Besides the locals of Lanyang City, people from the great clans and noble families of other prefectures also had the opportunity to settle in the Inner City.

The carriage traveled onward for more than two hours. The surrounding scenery gradually widened as the dense buildings vanished, replaced by expanses of forest and winding streams. It was as if they had broken into the wilderness on the city’s outskirts.

The carriage continued on, traveling for nearly another four hours before they gradually began to see people.

These people wore uniform Profound Light Robes. Some sat cross-legged in meditation in the open, while others sparred, practicing their techniques. Seeing the carriage, they first froze for a moment, then they all stopped what they were doing and bowed respectfully.

Not long after, massive buildings gradually came into view.

With their upturned eaves, green bricks, and dark tiles, they were built into the mountainside, presenting a magnificent and imposing sight.

More and more people wearing Profound Light Robes appeared in their field of vision, but they all seemed very busy.

Some people pushed wooden carts full of medicinal herbs, rushing off to some unknown destination.

Some carried heavy iron and steel materials, their steps heavy.

Others held brooms, sweeping the ground.

Or stood guard at certain mountain passes, their expressions solemn...

It wasn’t just Qin Fang who was curious; the other eleven were also watching with fascination.

...Along the way, they had spoken to each other in low voices.

But no one came to disturb Qin Fang.

...Not even Xu Nianzhen, who had used a Transmission to remind him when he boarded the carriage. She did not approach him either.

Finally, the carriage came to a stop. The driver outside said respectfully, ”We have arrived at the Outer Sect. Everyone, please disembark.”

Hearing this, everyone grew excited. They took a deep breath and stood up, but their eyes instinctively turned to Qin Fang.