In the eastern part of the city, within a certain mansion, Li Qingchang was practicing his blade in the courtyard, slashing over and over into the void to vent his inner dissatisfaction.
This was a property of the Guanglong Trading Company. After he became an apprentice, he learned from his master for two months before being sent back to Qingfeng City. He was required to visit every three months to have his martial arts progress assessed.
His master was old, liked peace and quiet, and always preferred to stay in the countryside town rather than enter the city.
The more Li Qingchang thought about it, the angrier he became. He suddenly slashed at the pine tree in the courtyard, severing its trunk in one stroke.
With a crackling sound, the pine tree, as thick as a bowl, slanted and finally collapsed with a loud crash.
He sheathed his blade and stood with determination, making a vow in his heart, "When I break through to the Sixth Grade, I will certainly avenge today's humiliation!"
