Shi Feiyang's lips curved slightly, and a warm current surged in his heart as he finally felt hungry.
So, Shi Feiyang sat down to start his meal and initiated conversation with the maids on his left and right sides.
He politely asked for their names, learned about the number of residents within the tower, and whether they enjoyed the freedom to leave.
At the same time, Shi Feiyang also inquired about the food supply and the financial stability within the tower.
The two dignified maids answered his questions in detail one by one, with an attitude of humility and mildness, which made him feel a sense of familial warmth and care.
From their narration, Shi Feiyang learned that there were dozens of people living in the tower, each with their own duties, living in an orderly fashion. As for the food and financial situation, the tower was well-stocked and never experienced any shortages.
The two maids revealed to him that the seasonal changes inside the tower were different from the outside world, and the speed of time passing was also distinct, so Shi Feiyang must pay special attention to the passage of time to avoid missing any critical moments or events.
Shi Feiyang nodded, embedding this information deeply in his heart.
He knew clearly that not only did he have to adapt to this unknown environment, but he also had to learn how to use it to find a way back to the real world. Just at this moment, there was a commotion outside the courtyard, seeming like many people were heading towards this place.
Shi Feiyang's heart tightened, and he immediately heightened his vigilance, prepared to deal with any potential danger.
The two maids saw this and hurriedly reassured him, stating that it was just a routine inspection within the tower, and there was no need for concern.
Shi Feiyang nodded to indicate understanding. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his mood.
After enjoying a sumptuous dinner, Shi Feiyang, accompanied by the two maids, went to the neighboring residence to bathe and change clothes.
During the bath and change, the meticulous care of the two maids made Shi Feiyang feel slightly uncomfortable and embarrassed.
However, they patiently explained to Shi Feiyang that it was the established rule within the tower, and not following it would result in severe punishment.
Although Shi Feiyang felt helpless and dissatisfied internally, he ultimately accepted their arrangements.
After bathing and changing, Shi Feiyang was revitalized, full of energy, and vibrant.
His handsome appearance became even more eye-catching, the scholarly aura reduced, and his eyes were brighter and more spirited.
Shi Feiyang stepped out of the bedroom and, while crossing the courtyard, selected a Myanmar Saber from among many weapons and strapped it to his waist.
Though this Myanmar Saber was not a treasured blade, it was forged from the extensively hammered Myanmar iron.
Its characteristic lay in its flexibility and lightness, making it easy to carry and very suitable for his needs.
Wearing the Myanmar Saber, Shi Feiyang felt light and comfortable.
Afterward, Shi Feiyang detailedly inquired with the two maids about the routes outside to the snow region, learned how to recognize directions, and learned that it was currently the Wanli Era of the Ming Dynasty. This information was crucial for Shi Feiyang.
Because understanding the time and environment he was in was essential for better adapting to and facing future challenges.
Shi Feiyang knew that only by thoroughly understanding the background and customs of this era could he survive in this unfamiliar world.
In the following half-year, Shi Feiyang continued to diligently study the "Tai Xuan Scripture," practice the "Bright Jade Technique," train in the "Hundred Victories Saber Technique," and specifically chose to train "Tathagata Divine Palm" and "Divine Dragon Claw," two martial arts masteries, thus equipping himself with a set of palm techniques, a grasping technique, an exquisite lightweight technique and the Hundred Victories Saber Technique for self-defense.
Feeling that his martial arts cultivation was almost ready, Shi Feiyang decided to quickly familiarize himself with the surroundings of the Divine Dragon Tower and master the necessary survival skills to better handle various unknown challenges in the future. Thus, Shi Feiyang stepped out of the Divine Dragon Tower.
Because the flow of time inside the Divine Dragon Tower was different from outside, when Shi Feiyang emerged from the tower, he was still standing in the vast expanse of the original snowy region.
However, facing the bone-chilling winds and swirling snowflakes, Shi Feiyang resolutely embarked on his snowy adventure.
Shi Feiyang harbored a clear goal in his heart: to quickly traverse this snow-covered vast snowy plain and then leave Liaodong to settle in Jiangnan. At this moment, the world outside the Divine Dragon Tower was like a beautiful snowy landscape painting, adorned with the heavy snow.
The forest and snowy plain appeared extraordinarily magnificent, silver-clad and crystal-clear between heaven and earth.
Shi Feiyang seemed to be in a pure and flawless fairy tale world.
However, the extremely low temperature caused lakes to freeze and rivers to become sealed with ice, as if the entire world lay dormant in silence.
Nevertheless, the reflection of the snow provided Shi Feiyang with a glimmer of light amidst the night, allowing him to clearly discern the surrounding scenery.
Shi Feiyang proceeded cautiously, each step sinking deeply into the soft snow, making faint creaking sounds.
The whistling wind and swirling snowflakes seemed to test Shi Feiyang's willpower and endurance. Suddenly, Shi Feiyang's attention was drawn by a team of people.
Those people were disguised, carefully escorting a group of significant hostages, silently moving through the dense forest area to enter this snowy domain. Shi Feiyang quickly hid behind a large tree, carefully observing their actions.
These people seemed to be executing a secret mission, their moves were both cautious and swift.
Shi Feiyang silently speculated about where these people came from and why they were escorting hostages in such a snowy region.
Thus, Shi Feiyang stood silently, motionless, while his heart was tumultuous and filled with incredible emotions.
The scene in front of him was like an illusion, leaving him deeply confused and astonished.
So, Shi Feiyang hastily shook his head, trying to dispel this illusion, but the visual remained clear, unchanged in the slightest.
Shi Feiyang and that group were at least three or four miles apart, yet their outlines remained vividly clear, as if they were right in front of him. So, Shi Feiyang swiftly hid behind a robust tree, rubbing his eyes again, and observed carefully.
He noticed that the group was leading a pack of the elderly, women, and children, advancing in his direction.
The escorts were a bunch of ferocious-looking thugs, and judging from their attire, they were clearly the bandit type.
The leader was a burly man about forty years old, with a fierce look between his brows, his gaze sharp as a blade edge, wide nostrils, and calloused hands. He carried a pair of Wu Yue Hooks on his back, appearing extraordinarily imposing.
Shi Feiyang's heart was pounding wildly, experiencing an unprecedented tension and unease.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions.
However, the scene before him made it difficult to remain calm, and an indescribable confusion welled up within him, puzzled as to why his vision was so exceptional, able to clearly see distant objects.
Suddenly, Shi Feiyang's mind cleared, realizing that all this was not a hallucination but truly existing.
This was because Shi Feiyang had inherited the supreme bloodline of the Sunflower Saintess and, with the aid of this bloodline, his speed in cultivating the "Tai Xuan Scripture" was exceptionally fast, with his inner strength having reached a considerable depth.
At this moment, a group of villains was gradually approaching with a group of men, women, old and young.
After calming down, Shi Feiyang noticed a subtle sound from the treetop nearby.
Just at this moment, someone leapt down swiftly from the treetop, their movements rapid, their two fingers like lightning, directly striking the weak point of the lead villain.
However, the attacked brute remained as if immovable, like a rock, seemingly possessing an indestructible defense.
Soon after, people continued to leap down from nearby tall trees, holding knives and swords, launching attacks on those malevolent villains.
Clang! The clash of metals sounded incessantly.
Ah! Both sides incurred casualties, with people falling constantly into pools of blood.
The leading attacker, who saw the lead villain still standing after being jabbed with two fingers, felt extremely shaken but was unwilling to show weakness and shouted loudly, "Jiang Fang, I didn't expect you, this vile thief, to have mastered the Iron Cloth Shirt and Golden Bell Shield."
With a roar, he launched several palms in succession, the palm winds howling.
But each palm was resolved by Jiang Fang in ways difficult to believe.
And Jiang Fang seemed to have transformed into an indestructible fortress, withstanding the fierce palm winds of the attacker without budging an inch.