Transmigration with Cheat Codes Chapter 40.2: New Map and New Character Settings

Not far away, Wan Wangde suddenly thought of something. He discreetly left the crowd and seized the opportunity to catch Ma Yangqi. With a casual tone, he inquired about the martial arts skills that disciple of the Hanshan Sect excelled in.

Ma Yangqi truthfully replied, "I don't know about others, but Miss Meng and Brother Chen are both skilled in palm techniques. Moreover, their Qinggong are quite remarkable."

He recalled Meng Jintang's displayed agility. If it weren't for the fear that Wan Wangde wouldn't believe him, he would have praised, "The Qinggong of Hanshan Sect is unparalleled in the world."

Wan Wangde nodded, uncertain whether to feel fortunate or regretful, murmuring, "So it's palm techniques." Then he said, "With their proficiency in palm techniques, their internal strength must be formidable as well, right?"

Ma Yangqi chuckled, "Compared to me, naturally, they're much better." He was the chief manager of the Tower of a Thousand Treasures in Yezhou, here to inquire about the situation.

He couldn't be too direct, but he also didn't want to reveal too much. After a moment's thought, he selected some information that wouldn't incur Meng Jintang's wrath if it leaked out.

He whispered, "In my humble opinion, the internal cultivation method of the Hanshan Sect bears some resemblance to Master Zuo's."

Wan Wangde nodded, "I see."

Indeed, if it is similar to Zuo Lingqiu, it was likely that they cultivated a Taoist mixed-element inner technique.

At that moment, Meng Jintang was sitting in the carriage, lazily leaning against the cushion.

Earlier, she had skillfully combined the techniques of "Drapery Dust Protection" and "Rising Wind" to deliver a precise shot of "Cloud-Piercing Finger" from a distance, accurately breaking Second Young Master Nan's long whip.

However, the carriage curtain did not sway in the slightest, leaving no trace of the impact.

Second Young Master Nan dared to be arrogant in front of martial artists, but he didn't dare to confront Zhou Chen head-on. Seeing this scene, some who were concerned about the stability within Nanjia Fort also breathed a sigh of relief.

It was well known that Zhou Chen was a staunch supporter of the Nanjia Fort's lord. His safety meant that everything inside the fort was normal.

After the storm settled, the steward, who had been simultaneously entrusted by Wanbaolou and the White Horse Escort Agency, finally found time to come over. He led Meng Jintang and Chen Shen into the fort.

Perhaps influenced by the distinctive local natural environment, there were abundant flowers and trees within the fort. In some areas, the lushness rivaled that of the mountains and forests, providing an excellent natural cover, making it a perfect location for various conspiracies and intrigues to unfold without being easily noticed.

It's not that Meng Jintang was overly suspicious; it's just a lack of confidence in the integrity of the game designers.

The steward accompanying Meng Jintang earnestly introduced the guests residing nearby. The main purpose was to remind these two disciples of Hanshan Sect about some taboos when staying, urging them not to engage in conflicts casually.

The best accommodations, which were also closest to the central area, were prepared for guests from Jinghua Temple, White Cloud Residence, Seven Stars Sect, the four major mountain villas, Tower of a Thousand Treasures, and Green Moth Palace.

Among them, except for Green Moth Palace, which could be considered a local authority, others were renowned major sects and forces in the martial world.

While it's uncertain if they would send representatives, the fact remained that when the lord was away, the lord's door pass must be present in the martial world. Nanjia Fort needed to be prepared in advance with suitable lodgings to handle any unexpected situations.

Following them were various medium-sized sects and factions, such as the White Horse Escort Agency and the Golden Whip Society.

While not large in scale, they fell between small and medium-sized sects. Nevertheless, they had connections in the imperial court, and being integral to the martial world in Ye Zhou, they had secured a decent position.

Further down the list were sects like the Hanshan Sect. Although not widely known, they had managed to secure a decent residence due to their good relations with fellow martial artists in the martial world.

The steward explained that the guests were mainly accommodated in the southern courtyards, while the northern area served as a public gathering place. The disciples within the fort often moved around the eastern side, leaving the western side for the gardens.

Chen Shen looked at the southwest area and asked suddenly, "May I ask who are the fellow martial artists staying in the southwest area?"

He appeared gentle and refined, and his tone was polite when inquiring.

The steward was willing to share more, "The windows in the rooms on that side are broken, and usually, no one stays there."

Chen Shen smiled, "Since the onset of winter, the weather in Ye Zhou has been unpredictable, and buildings are inevitably affected."

He thought that the Nanjia Fort, being a large and influential family, wouldn't allow buildings to deteriorate for too long. Therefore, this should have happened recently. Considering the local weather conditions, he made a simple guess.

The steward nodded, offering a wry smile. "You're right. A few days ago, when the wind was strong, the branches of an old tree were blown down and directly smashed into the windows. It shattered a large portion. Unfortunately, that area is quite humid, and the buildings are old. It's inconvenient for guests to stay there."

Due to the limited number of disciples in the Hanshan Sect, although the assigned courtyard was well-located, it was not spacious, consisting of three connected rooms.

Naturally, Meng Jintang stayed in the main room. The steward, observing that they had few people and no junior disciples to serve them, intended to arrange a young maid to assist them but was politely declined by the two.

The bedding in the bedroom was all new, clearly indicating that Nanjia Fort paid great attention to the details of hospitality.

Meng Jintang expressed gratitude for the host's kindness, then took out her accustomed quilt from her personal belongings and replaced the one provided—not that she had any objections to the cleanliness of the guest room, but considering the debuff [Cold Poison in Body], the thickness of the bedding prepared by the host did not quite meet Meng Jintang's personal expectations for warmth.

In addition to the bedding, Meng Jintang also brought a censer. She placed a few Deodorizing Fragrance Pills and Clear Dew pills in the censer, then lit the charcoal. Soon, the room was filled with a soothing herbal fragrance that brought a sense of calmness to the atmosphere.

The flow of people within the fort was constant. When martial artists met, they would exchange warm greetings, often showering each other with exaggerated compliments.

Whether praising the prowess of the other's martial arts or the sharpness of their weapons, and boasting about the greatness of their respective sects and outstanding disciples, it seemed like everyone was a formidable figure capable of taking on a group single-handedly within Tianhua Sect.

Therefore, to obtain accurate information, one had to explore other avenues.

After settling in, Chen Shen was dragged out by Wang Youhuai for a leisurely stroll.

Meanwhile, Meng Jintang stayed in the room to meditate and recuperate—though her energy levels were quite high, venturing outside was an activity with a special attack bonus against her homebody tendencies.

Even with limited physical damage, it was undoubtedly a critical hit in terms of mental damage.