noffsinger Chapter 17 The only survivor, murder to cover up the crime!
Chapter 17 The only survivor, murder to cover up the crime!
When Chen Xiaotian said, "Let her come back to the county town with me," the air in the entire room seemed to freeze instantly.
Qin Shuyu's pretty face instantly lost all color, and her body began to tremble uncontrollably.
Although she didn't know what the county town was, she could feel the other person's malicious gaze, like a venomous snake, slithering over her body, making her feel cold all over.
She instinctively hid behind Yang Qian, clutching his clothes tightly as if they were her only support.
The smile on Yang Qian's face vanished without a trace in an instant.
His eyes became colder than ten-thousand-year-old ice.
An invisible, chilling killing intent emanated from him, making the surrounding temperature seem to drop several degrees.
"Are you courting death?"
Yang Qian's voice was soft and calm, yet it carried a terrifying quality that sent shivers down one's spine.
Chen Xiaotian's heart skipped a beat!
He felt as if he were being stared at by an ancient ferocious beast, and the hairs all over his body stood on end!
He regretted it!
He shouldn't have said that!
He made this request for two reasons.
First, it is a test.
He wanted to see just how important this woman was to Yang Qian.
If Yang Qian is willing to sacrifice even his own woman to save his own life, then such a person is not worth fearing.
He can go back today and gather his troops to crush him tomorrow.
Second, it leaves a handle for us to use against us.
As long as he has this woman in his hands, he is not afraid that Yang Qian will disobey him.
He can then continuously extract benefits from Qixia Town.
And this woman was indeed so beautiful that she captivated him.
But he never expected Yang Qian's reaction to be so intense!
That murderous intent was so real, so pure!
He had no doubt that if he said another word, the other party would really disregard everything and kill him on the spot!
"I...I was just joking!"
Chen Xiaotian blurted out those words almost subconsciously.
Faced with an absolute threat of death, dignity and prestige become utterly insignificant.
"joke?"
A cold smile curled at the corners of Yang Qian's lips:
"Commander Chen, do you think my sister-in-law is someone you can joke about?"
"No... I wouldn't dare!"
Chen Xiaotian's back was soaked with cold sweat.
He finally understood that this woman was Yang Qian's Achilles' heel!
Touch it, and you will die!
"This will not be repeated."
Yang Qian coldly uttered four words, and only then did the terrifying killing intent slowly subside.
Chen Xiaotian felt as if he had been granted a pardon, panting heavily as if he had just walked through the gates of hell.
He dared not have any other thoughts; he just wanted to end this damned negotiation as soon as possible and leave this place that terrified him.
"Yang...Yang Dai Xiaowei."
He even changed how he addressed people:
"Fine... we'll do it your way! Lieutenant Li Wei has been promoted for his meritorious service in suppressing bandits! You're his trusted confidant, appointed to take charge of Qixia Town!"
"very good."
Yang Qian nodded, his expression returning to its usual calm and collected state.
He seemed to have completely forgotten the tense scene that had just unfolded.
This shift in emotion sent a chill down Chen Xiaotian's spine.
He knew that he was completely finished today.
"Then... Commander Chen, would you like to come in for a drink?"
Yang Qian made the "please" gesture again.
"No...no!"
Chen Xiaotian dared not go in any longer:
"I...I need to rush back to the prefectural capital to report to the prefect! I won't bother you any longer!"
He just wants to get as far away from this jinx as possible.
"Since that's the case, I won't force you to stay."
Yang Qian nodded, then waved his hand behind him.
The two rows of maids carrying gold and silver trays immediately came forward.
"Commander Chen and all the generals, you have come from afar and have had a long journey."
Yang Qian laughed:
"This is just a small token of my appreciation; consider it payment for the tea I'm treating you all to."
Chen Xiaotian looked at the gleaming gold and silver with a complicated expression.
He knew it was hush money.
He hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not refuse.
He needs this money to go back and bribe his superiors and subordinates to completely cover up what happened today.
"Thank you very much, Captain Yang."
He stiffly clasped his hands in a fist salute to Yang Qian.
Then, without looking back, he mounted his horse and shouted at the still somewhat bewildered cavalrymen behind him.
"withdraw!"
One hundred cavalrymen arrived with imposing momentum, like tigers descending from the mountain.
When they left, they were in a sorry state, like stray dogs.
Watching the black torrent rush away in a panic, Qin Shuyu, standing at the gate of the mansion, still felt as if she were dreaming.
He... he just left like that?
One hundred cavalrymen, a master at the seventh level of the Acquired Realm, were scared away by my uncle's few words?
She looked at the smiling man beside her and felt that he was full of endless mysteries.
At this moment, Qian Si also emerged from the shadows, his face filled with shock and fervor.
He had been hiding not far away and had seen everything that happened at the door.
Amazing!
This is simply divine skill!
A catastrophic disaster was averted without bloodshed!
Moreover, he turned the tables and transformed himself from a "wanted criminal" into a "acting captain" recognized by the prefectural governor's office!
This is an incredibly skillful way to get something for nothing!
His new master is not only incredibly powerful, but his scheming and methods are also unfathomable!
"Owner!"
Qian Si walked up to Yang Qian, his knees buckled and he was about to kneel down.
This time, he was truly convinced from the bottom of his heart!
"Alright, stop kneeling all the time."
Yang Qian waved his hand and helped him up.
He glanced at the lavish banquet inside the mansion and the ten large chests filled with gold and silver in the front hall, and said indifferently:
"Remove all of these."
"Yes, Master!"
"in addition,"
Yang Qian paused, a cold glint flashing in his eyes:
"Send someone to follow Chen Xiaotian's group."
Qian Si was stunned:
"Master, what do you mean?"
"I need to know the governor's office's true reaction after they return."
Yang Qian said:
"Although I've temporarily subdued Chen Xiaotian, he's still a potential threat. He's suffered such a great humiliation today; it's hard to guarantee he won't resort to underhanded tactics behind my back."
"I see!"
Qian Si nodded immediately:
"I'll immediately arrange for my most clever brothers to follow them from a distance!"
"Um."
Yang Qian nodded, then took Qin Shuyu's hand and walked into the mansion that would truly belong to them from now on.
"Sister-in-law, let's go home."
……
That evening, in Yang Qian's study.
After settling Qin Shuyu in, he came here alone.
He sat at his desk and, on a whim, brought up his system panel.
Host: Yang Qian
Realm: First level of Acquired Realm
Exercise: Changchun Gong (Completed)
Martial Arts: The Seven Limits of Devouring Heaven and Earth (Before even starting)
Potential points: 237
Looking at those two hundred-plus potential points, Yang Qian's heart burned with excitement once again.
Today, he managed to temporarily intimidate Chen Xiaotian using the intimidating aura of that mysterious human skin and a psychological maneuver.
But he knew very well that this was not a long-term solution.
The proverb "borrowing the tiger's power" can only be used once.
Next time, if a stronger or more reckless person comes, or someone who won't fall for his tricks, then he'll be in real danger.
Ultimately, it comes down to our own insufficient strength!
He must transform these potential points into real strength as soon as possible!
"System!" Yang Qian silently chanted in his mind, "Upgrade the Seven Limits of Devouring Heaven and Destroying Earth!"
[The "Seven Limits of Devouring Heaven and Annihilating Earth" is a divine-level martial art. Upgrading it to the beginner level requires 100 potential points. Confirm?]
"One hundred points?"
Yang Qian smacked his lips.
As expected of a divine and demonic martial art, even the entry level requires 100 potential points.
This consumption is terrifying.
However, he did not hesitate at all.
"confirm!"
[Command confirmed, Potential Points -100, currently upgrading "Seven Limits of Devouring Heaven and Annihilating Earth"...]
Boom!!
The moment he confirmed it, a torrent of energy, a thousand times larger than when he practiced the Everlasting Spring Technique, exploded out of thin air within his body!
That energy was domineering, violent, and full of destructive power!
They didn't follow the usual meridian routes at all. Instead, they rampaged through his body in the most savage and direct way, forcibly carving out a unique cultivation path belonging to the "Seven Limits of Devouring Heaven and Destroying Earth"!
"Ugh—!"
An indescribable pain instantly spread throughout Yang Qian's limbs and bones!
He felt as if his meridians were being torn apart inch by inch!
His bones were groaning under the strain!
His muscles were spasming uncontrollably and wildly!
Large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, instantly soaking his clothes.
His face was contorted with pain, and veins bulged on his neck and arms like ferocious dragons.
It's so painful!
This feeling is worse than death!
Yang Qian gritted his teeth, trying not to let out a scream.
He knew that this was a necessary process for the initial completion of his divine skill, a process of cleansing the marrow and removing impurities!
He could clearly "see" that the impurities in his body were being squeezed out little by little by that domineering energy.
His meridians, after being torn apart, reassembled at an even faster pace, becoming stronger and wider than before!
His bone density was constantly increasing, shimmering with a faint jade-like luster!
His blood flowed faster and faster, and the energy contained within it became increasingly immense!
This is a process of destruction followed by construction!
It is the beginning of an ordinary person's transformation into an extraordinary one!
I don't know how much time passed before the excruciating pain slowly subsided, replaced by an unprecedented feeling of comfort filled with explosive power!
"call……"
Yang Qian let out a long breath.
The breath was black and had a foul, fishy smell.
He looked down at his body and found that a layer of sticky, black grime had been expelled from his skin.
He knew that these were impurities in his body.
He ignored these concerns and immediately focused his mind on his body.
He could feel that his dantian had expanded several times over compared to before!
The internal energy of the Everlasting Spring Technique, which was originally like a small stream, has now converged into a surging river!
In the middle of that river, a golden, domineering internal force, filled with an aura of destruction, was slowly gathering.
That is the exclusive internal force of the "Seven Limits of Devouring Heaven and Destroying Earth"!
Although it was only a wisp, its quality was far greater than all of his "Eternal Spring Skill" internal energy combined!
[Ding! The Seven Limits of Devouring Heaven and Destroying Earth have been upgraded to the beginner level (First Limit: Breaking the Sea)!]
[Ding! Host's cultivation level has increased! Current cultivation level: Acquired Realm Level 3!]
[Ding! Host's Strength +30, Constitution +30, Speed +15!]
A series of system notifications rang in Yang Qian's mind.
He opened his panel again.
Host: Yang Qian
Realm: Acquired Level Three
Exercise: Changchun Gong (Completed)
Martial Arts: The Seven Limits of Devouring Heaven and Earth (Beginner: Breaking the Sea)
Potential points: 137
Looking at the brand-new control panel, Yang Qian's face showed a satisfied smile.
Just by entering the beginner level, his cultivation level soared directly from the first level of the Acquired Realm to the third level of the Acquired Realm!
Their physical fitness has been improved dramatically!
He is now confident that if he were to face Li Wei, who is at the fifth level of the acquired realm, he would not even need to use "Breaking the Sea". He could easily crush him with his perfect "Eternal Spring Skill" internal energy and strong physical body!
If we use "Breaking the Sea"...
Yang Qian felt that even if Chen Xiaotian was at the seventh level of the Acquired Realm, he could fight him and even... kill him!
"This is just the beginning. What if you advance to minor mastery, major mastery, or even perfection?"
Yang Qian's heart was filled with anticipation.
He glanced at the remaining 137 potential points and decided not to continue upgrading.
You have to eat one bite at a time, and you have to go step by step.
Having just undergone a complete physical cleansing, his body still needs time to adapt.
Moreover, he needs to reserve some potential points for unforeseen circumstances.
He stood up, stretched his limbs, and felt as if he had inexhaustible strength all over his body.
He walked to the window of the study, opened it, and looked at the bright moon outside, feeling a surge of heroic spirit.
The day after tomorrow, three times!
It's only been a few days?
Given enough time and resources, no matter what grandmaster or great grandmaster he is, he will eventually trample them underfoot!
However, just when he was in high spirits...
Suddenly, there was a rapid, loud knocking on the study door.
"Master! Something terrible has happened!"
It was Qian Si's voice, filled with unprecedented terror and panic!