Chapter 158: When Did We Become Brothers?

There’s quite a bit of discussion online about Taiyin Star Power, but it’s mostly nonsense.

Claims like Taiyin Star Power can only be practiced by women, and if men practice it, they’ll become too yin, just like the Sunflower Manual.

Isn’t that just talking nonsense?

An Yuanshan and Xu Qian mentioned before that men can practice it, but their achievements aren’t very high—it’s not that they can’t practice it at all.

Some also say that Taiyin Star Power requires a unique bloodline.

As for information related to the two leaves, there isn’t a single mention.

Forget it. The keyboard warriors online are all talk, each one more impressive than the last, but it’s all just their wild guesses.

Better save it and ask Xu Qian or Tang Ruoxi later.

Sitting cross-legged to heal, a night passed, and the injuries were mostly recovered.

By the afternoon, the injuries were completely healed, and Jiang Changkong contacted Xu Qian.

They were still exploring the abyss and had asked the Martial Arts Association for help.

Both Martial Arts Associations had taken on the task. Since Jiang Changkong wasn’t available, they had to rely on them.

This time, Anding Bang personally took action, still in the swamp area.

Jiang Changkong headed straight there. Now, he couldn’t wait to forge the Lunar Blade and Sword.

Sharing his location, Jiang Changkong rushed at full speed to where the research team was.

It was the same location as yesterday. When Jiang Changkong arrived, the ground was dry and solid, no longer muddy.

Anding Bang stood on the mud, with earthy yellow light spreading around, solidifying the swamp.

The Earth Element Art really suited him.

Xu Qian and the others were exploring nearby, each accompanied by a Star Hidden Level Martial Artist.

As soon as Jiang Changkong arrived, Anding Bang noticed him first, his expression darkening: “It’s you again.”

With that, the earthy yellow light retracted, and the ground beneath Jiang Changkong’s feet turned into mud.

Starlight flickered under his feet, and a strong suction force tried to pull him down.

Two blazing suns appeared under Jiang Changkong’s feet, drying the mud. With each step, a sun blazed.

Anding Bang’s pupils contracted, and he couldn’t help but take two steps back: “I’m telling you, we’re on a mission here. You can’t just attack without reason.”

“Didn’t you say yesterday it was because of the weapon? Today, I won’t use a weapon.”

Jiang Changkong said calmly, walking step by step toward Anding Bang.

Anding Bang’s expression changed slightly: “We’re on a mission now. I don’t have time to fight you.”

Jiang Changkong sneered, walked up to him, and directly took his Spatial Equipment in hand.

“You… what are you trying to do…”

Anding Bang shouted sharply but didn’t dare to resist.

“A dignified president, and you don’t carry Star Stones when you go out?”

Jiang Changkong scoffed disdainfully and returned the Spatial Equipment to him: “Haven’t you called Li Changtian over yet?”

Anding Bang’s face twitched: “He’ll be here in a few days. Don’t get cocky. Young Master Li is a genius from a Major Province, and his strength is terrifying.”

“Terrifying enough to be at the mid Star Hidden Level?” Jiang Changkong sneered.

Anding Bang didn’t blush; instead, he showed a hint of disdain: “What do you know? The strongest thing about a Major Province genius is his protector.

Young Master Li is still young, only twenty years old. He’ll be terrifying in the future.”

Jiang Changkong chuckled and said nothing more.

Li Changtian’s protector seemed to be only at the late Star Hidden Level. Could it have changed?

Probably not. He wasn’t valued much to begin with and hadn’t accomplished anything in the Twisted Lands. It’s unlikely he suddenly gained importance.

Never mind. As long as Anding Bang can get Li Changtian to come, that’s enough.

“Changkong.” Xu Qian walked over, wiping sweat from her brow: “Stop bullying President An.”

“I’m not bullying him. I’m just giving him another chance to challenge me.”

Jiang Changkong chuckled lightly and said, “I’ve already obtained the weapon materials. I want to return to Pingan City.”

“Already obtained? So quickly?” Xu Qian exclaimed in surprise.

Jiang Changkong flipped his hand and took out the stone stool. “This should be enough to forge a sword and a saber.”

As the stone stool appeared, silvery-white Moonlight Essence radiated from it, accompanied by a chilling aura that spread in all directions.

“Taiyin Star Power?” Anding Bang’s expression changed, and he couldn’t help but take a step back.

The Taiyin Star Power contained within the stone stool was too terrifying. Even as an early-stage Star Spirit, he didn’t dare approach it recklessly.

Xu Qian’s pretty face paled. “Quick, put it away.”

Jiang Changkong withdrew the stone stool. “Should it be enough?”

“Definitely enough. Did you go to the cold pool last night?” Xu Qian asked.

“How could I go down there?” Jiang Changkong shook his head. “It was my friend who personally went down to retrieve it.”

“Your friend, being able to retrieve something from this cold pool, must be no weaker than the young prodigy of the Heng family,” Xu Qian said in astonishment.

“The Taiyin Heng family… Could it be that your friend is from the Heng family?” Anding Bang cautiously inquired.

“Probably not. My friend is male, but I’ve never seen his face,” Jiang Changkong replied indifferently.

“Male? Never seen his face, yet you call him a friend? How can you be sure he’s male? There are many disguising methods. Without seeing his true appearance, how can you be certain?” Anding Bang frowned.

“You make a valid point, but I can’t be bothered to argue with you,” Jiang Changkong rolled his eyes. “Consider him half a friend. I owe him a favor.”

“Alright then, we’ll head back tomorrow,” Xu Qian said.

“By the way, has Sister Ruoxi finished her work?” Jiang Changkong asked.

“I’m not sure. She should be done by now,” Xu Qian replied uncertainly. “You can ask her. I have things to attend to first.”

Jiang Changkong took out his phone and sent a message to Tang Ruoxi.

Anding Bang cautiously approached. “President Jiang, I feel there might have been some misunderstanding between us.”

Jiang Changkong was taken aback, looking at him in surprise. “What misunderstanding?”

“I was in the wrong before, daring to confront you. It really shouldn’t have happened,” Anding Bang said apologetically.

Jiang Changkong was utterly bewildered. Are you out of your mind?

Anding Bang hesitated for a moment before whispering, “I wonder, does your friend have any distinguishing features? What should I call him?”

Jiang Changkong began to understand. Is he worried that my other identity is connected to the Heng family?

Taiyin Star Power cultivated to this level was highly likely to be associated with the Heng family.

Although Jiang Changkong denied it, what if it were true?

This opportunistic guy wouldn’t let go of even the slightest chance.

“No distinguishing features. He really is male and not from the Heng family,” Jiang Changkong said calmly, not bothering to deceive him.

“What about his martial arts techniques?” Anding Bang persisted.

“I only know his movement technique is called Moonlight Flow. He practices both sword and saber, something about Moonlight Essence, Moon Shadow, and Moon Mist,” Jiang Changkong replied indifferently. “As for specifics, I haven’t seen him use them. He only mentioned them to me.”

“President Jiang, we should get closer. It suddenly occurred to me that I have two Star Stones here,” Anding Bang said, pulling out two Star Stones from somewhere and handing them over, his expression filled with excitement.

Fifth-grade, mid-tier!

Jiang Changkong was stunned. Is there really such good fortune?

Does the Heng family from the Major Province also practice the Cold Moon Art?

But wasn’t the Cold Moon Art only recently discovered? Or does the Heng family have a copy as well?

That’s not impossible. Back in the twisted lands, someone mentioned that the Nan family, with that fat man, rose to prominence thanks to a single Star Stele.

The Heng family might also have a Taiyin Star Stele, which could possibly record the Cold Moon Art as well.

Thinking of this, he said, “What, is this martial art very famous? Or is it exclusive to the Heng family?”

“Of course it’s not exclusive. The practice of both sword and blade has spread, and many factions have obtained it.

But this Moonlight Flow has always been the unique secret skill of the Heng family.”

Anding Bang excitedly said, “Brother Jiang, we’re going to strike it rich.”

Wait, we’re going to strike it rich?

What does that have to do with you? Since when are we brothers?