fynovel Chapter 116 There is still one choice
Chapter 116 There is still one choice
Chapter 116 There is another choice
The next morning, after giving instructions on the affairs of the three beast gardens, Chu Xuan left the sect and headed directly to Lingxiao City.
Not long after he left, Zhao Mingxu hurriedly found Zhao Qianyang.
"Father, Father! Chu Xuan has come down the mountain!" Zhao Mingxu exclaimed excitedly.
"What's the rush?"
Zhao Qianyang snorted coldly, annoyed. "If I waited for you to notify me, it would be too late!"
Zhao Mingxu's eyes lit up: "Dad, you already knew?"
Zhao Qianyang snorted coldly, offering no explanation.
During this time, he had already arranged for people to keep an eye on Chu Xuan's every move, just to see if Chu Xuan was related to Zhao Mingyu's disappearance.
"Don't worry! He's not coming back this time!" Zhao Qianyang said coldly.
Now that you've made up your mind, there's no point in hesitating.
Regardless of whether Chu Xuan is innocent or not, he must die!
"If you have someone to blame, blame yourself for blocking my son's way!"
Zhao Qianyang muttered to himself.
Zhao Mingxu said anxiously, "Dad, what are we waiting for here? Let's hurry down the mountain!"
"Are you an idiot?" Zhao Qianyang said angrily. "Why would I personally handle something like this? Are you afraid the sect won't suspect me?"
Zhao Mingxu's face immediately turned red.
Zhao Qianyang sneered, "Don't worry, although I won't do it myself, I've already asked others to help! This time, Chu Xuan is doomed!"
"Who?" Zhao Mingxu asked instinctively.
Zhao Qianyang glared at him again, but didn't hide anything, saying calmly, "Qin Yang!"
"Qin Yang?" Zhao Mingxu's eyes widened instantly, he gasped, and then his eyes lit up as he said, "Senior Brother Qin Yang, ranked one hundredth on the Wind and Cloud Ranking? Father, you actually have a connection with Senior Brother Qin Yang? Why didn't you say so earlier?"
Those who make it onto the popularity list are all the best among the outer disciples!
If he had known earlier that Zhao Qianyang and Qin Yang were on good terms, why would he have bothered with the position of manager of the Hundred Beasts Park? He could have just asked Qin Yang to help him carry out the mission.
This is completely pointless and pointless!
Zhao Qianyang glanced at him and sneered, "Don't even dream about it. I don't have that kind of deep relationship with Qin Yang. When he first entered the outer sect, he was caught red-handed by me for killing a fellow disciple and stealing treasure. I spared his life, so he owes me a favor."
But this favor can only be used once.
Qin Yang is currently attempting to break through to the Gang Jin realm, and should soon enter the inner sect. If he doesn't use this opportunity soon, this favor will turn into enmity!
Once he has firmly established himself in the inner sect, it will be you and me who die!
Therefore, asking Qin Yang for help is a win-win situation for us. Remember, never tell anyone about this, and don't try to curry favor with Qin Yang.
Zhao Qianyang briefly explained the whole story to prevent this fool from being unaware of the gravity of the situation and provoking Qin Yang, which could lead to his death.
"Father, I understand!"
Zhao Mingxu nodded.
the other side.
After arriving at Lingxiao Mansion, Chu Xuan did not go straight to Wanbaolou, but instead went to Qingshan Club first.
There was a letter inside, sent from Qingshan City.
After opening and reading the letter, Chu Xuan's face broke into a genuine smile. It was from Chu He, informing him that everything was fine at home, and that she had successfully broken through to the Ming Jin realm on her first attempt. Her words were filled with barely concealed excitement.
Chu Xuan read the letter several times before carefully putting it away.
After having lunch at the Qingshan Guild Hall, we headed straight for Wanbaolou.
"Would you like to buy Blood Clotting Pills again this time, sir?"
He was greeted by the same servant as last time, who immediately greeted Chu Xuan with a smile.
"Hey, Junior Brother Chu!"
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Before Chu Xuan could speak, a voice rang out from the side.
Then he saw Liu Chengzhi, who had just invited him yesterday, walking over with a smile.
"Greetings, Senior Brother Liu." Chu Xuan smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.
He had a good impression of Liu Chengzhi; although he was a disciple on the popularity ranking list, he wasn't arrogant at all. He had declined Liu's invitation yesterday, and Liu hadn't seemed displeased.
"Junior Brother Chu, are you here to buy pills?" Liu Chengzhi asked with a smile.
Chu Xuan nodded: "What are you doing here, Senior Brother Liu?"
Liu Chengzhi laughed and said, "My Liu family is also one of the shareholders of Wanbaolou. Although the shareholding is not large, we are still shareholders! I also hold a position in Wanbaolou."
"I see!"
Chu Xuan suddenly realized.
"This is my junior brother, let me greet him."
Liu Chengzhi said something, then dismissed the servant and led Chu Xuan inside. "Junior Brother Chu, you want to buy the Blood Clotting Pill, right?"
Chu Xuan nodded.
Liu Chengzhi shook his head and said, "The Blood Coagulation Pill is just like the Lesser Qi Cultivation Pill; it's only the most basic kind of pill. Since Junior Brother Chu has already broken through to the Transformation Realm, it's not appropriate for him to take the Blood Coagulation Pill."
"Oh, why?" Chu Xuan asked in surprise.
As far as he knew, both the Blood Clotting Pill and the Minor Qi Cultivation Pill had significant effects on martial artists at the Transformation Realm.
Liu Chengzhi said, "Well, to be precise, it's not that it's unsuitable, but that there are better options! Every medicine has some toxicity, and pills are no exception! If you take too many blood-clotting pills, the toxicity in your body will continue to accumulate, and once it reaches a certain amount, it will be a big problem."
I would recommend that you buy the Spirit Gathering and Qi Strengthening Pill, a second-tier pill. Its efficacy is ten times that of the ordinary Minor Qi Cultivation Pill, and of course, the price is also ten times higher!
The main advantage of the Spirit Gathering and Qi Consolidation Pill is that it contains significantly less toxicity compared to ten Lesser Qi Cultivation Pills. The downside is its potent effect; it's not recommended for disciples below the Transformation Realm. However, since you, Junior Brother, have already broken through to the Transformation Realm, you don't need to worry about that—”
As he spoke, he instructed a servant to fetch a bottle of Spirit Gathering and Qi Strengthening Pills for Chu Xuan to examine.
"Alright! I'll buy these Spirit Gathering and Qi Strengthening Pills then. Could you please give me three, Senior Brother?"
After taking a look, Chu Xuan spoke directly.
Upon hearing this, Liu Chengzhi glanced at Chu Xuan with some surprise.
He said these things out of good intentions, but he didn't expect Chu Xuan to agree so readily.
This made him feel much more favorably toward Chu Xuan.
"Haha, alright then, I'll have someone go get it. Junior brother, will you use gold tickets or contribution points?" Liu Chengzhi asked.
"Gold tickets, please!"
Chu Xuan took out the three thousand taels of gold notes he had prepared from his pocket.
Liu Chengzhi didn't even glance at it before handing it directly to the servant beside him, then smiled and said, "By the way, junior brother, there's an auction at Wanbaolou tomorrow. Would you like to go check it out?"
"An auction? What kind of things will be there?" Chu Xuan asked.
"Lots! Pills, weapons, cultivation techniques, elixirs—basically everything a martial artist needs. However, most of what's up for auction is not commonly found on the market. If you're interested, Junior Brother, I can give you an invitation," Liu Chengzhi said with a smile.
Auctions are not open to just anyone; there are certain requirements.
"Unfortunately, I'm short of money and have spent it all. Can I go and broaden my horizons?" Chu Xuan asked, looking very interested.
"Of course, no problem!"
He took out an invitation from his pocket and handed it to Chu Xuan, "Junior brother, if you're free tomorrow, just come. It's fine if you don't want to take pictures."
"Thank you very much, Senior Brother!"
Chu Xuan accepted the invitation and bowed in gratitude.
After leaving Wanbaolou, Chu Xuan circled around the city before heading straight out of the city.
As for tomorrow's auction, he is indeed interested, but he also really has no money left!
Although he still had some contribution points, he had no intention of participating at all.
The reason I said that was simply because I had a backup plan.
He had a good impression of Liu Chengzhi, but who knew if the other party had any other intentions? One should always be wary of others!
However, he had only walked a few miles out of Lingxiao City when his expression suddenly changed.
Someone is following me!
After leaving Wanbaolou, he felt a faint presence behind him.
He walked around the city, and the other person followed suit.
He left the city, and the other side also left the city!
Chu Xuan was certain that he was being watched.
The next moment, he suddenly accelerated and darted into the dense forest next to him.
A few breaths later, a young man with an ordinary face appeared where Chu Xuan had been standing. The man looked at the empty road ahead, his expression changed, and then he also darted into the dense forest, chasing after Chu Xuan in the direction he had left.
After walking a few dozen meters, the other person stopped again, looking around blankly.
What about people?
Gone!
Whoosh!
Just then, Chu Xuan's figure fell from the tree above him, pouncing towards him like a tiger pouncing on its prey.
"not good!"
The man's expression changed, and he quickly raised his palm to meet the attack.
Unfortunately, it was too late!
Click!
Chu Xuan transformed his palm into a claw, directly seizing the opponent's wrist, and then twisted it sharply. Under the support of terrifying force, the opponent's right arm had no power to resist at all, and was directly twisted into a pretzel, with the bones emitting a piercing cracking sound.
The young man let out a muffled groan, his fierce look undiminished. With his other hand wrapped in powerful force, he slapped towards Chu Xuan's chest!
Chu Xuan snorted coldly, without even making any reaction.
A martial artist with internal strength also wants to ambush me?
boom!
Click!
The palm struck Chu Xuan directly in the chest, producing a dull, drum-like sound, followed by the sound of bones shattering.
The man's left arm was directly shaken by the palm strike, turning his hand into a chicken claw. His entire arm was twisted and deformed, with broken bone fragments piercing through his flesh from his shoulder.
"ah----"
The other party finally couldn't hold back and let out a scream.
Chu Xuan grabbed his neck and said coldly, "Scream again, and I'll beat you to death!"
The other person immediately shut up and dared not say another word.
Chu Xuan carried him deeper into the dense forest, and after walking another mile, he stopped: "Tell me, who sent you to follow me?"
"Senior brother, it's a misunderstanding—I didn't follow you—"
The man, his face deathly pale and filled with terror, said, "I'm also a disciple of the Xuan Yang Sect. I was just returning to the sect. I thought someone was robbing me, that's why—"
Click!
Before he could finish speaking, Chu Xuan tore off one of his arms.
"Ah ...
The words coming from the other person's mouth suddenly turned into a shrill scream.
Chu Xuan said coldly, "I'll give you a chance to rephrase your statement! You can keep making things up; I have plenty of time!"
As he spoke, he looked at the other person's other arm with ill intent.
"I'll talk, I'll talk—"
The man screamed, "It was Deacon Zhao! He told me to follow you—"
"Deacon Zhao? Zhao Qianyang?"
Chu Xuan was somewhat surprised, and then his expression turned ugly.
It wasn't Liu Chengzhi, but Zhao Qianyang.
Could it be that Zhao Qianyang has discovered something and is now suspicious of him?
"Why did Zhao Qianyang ask you to follow me?" Chu Xuan asked.
"I don't know! I'm better at leg techniques, and I'm related to Deacon Zhao by a distance. Deacon Zhao approached me and asked me to keep an eye on your whereabouts and report back to Senior Brother Qin Yang at any time," the man said.
"Qin Yang? The Qin Yang who's ranked 100th on the popularity list?" Chu Xuan was slightly surprised.
"Yes—yes. Senior Brother Chu, that's all I know. Please spare my life," the man pleaded.
Chu Xuan said indifferently, "These are not enough to save your life!"
"this----"
The man's expression changed, and he finally gritted his teeth and said, "I also know that Deacon Zhao arranged for Qin Yang to be on the way—"
Whoosh!
Before he could finish speaking, a whooshing sound rang out.
Two poisoned darts shot directly toward Chu Xuan and the man.
Chu Xuan used the Heavenly Ladder Step Technique to suddenly shift his body three feet to the side.
One dart pierced the man's back, while the other struck the tree trunk behind where Chu Xuan had been standing.
"puff----"
He coughed up a mouthful of blood and died on the spot.
Chu Xuan ignored him and looked ahead.
A figure was rushing towards him at an extremely fast speed, and in the blink of an eye, it was already a foot away.
The newcomer was a man in his thirties, with a handsome face.
It was Qin Yang, who was ranked 100th on the popularity list.
Chu Xuan had seen the other party's portrait in the sect's handbook!
"Junior Brother Chu has truly surprised me!"
Qin Yang looked at Chu Xuan and sighed, "Luckily, I never trust anyone and prefer to do things myself, otherwise you might have really escaped today!"
Chu Xuan said, "I have no grudge against Senior Brother Qin. What is the meaning of Senior Brother Qin coming to ambush me?"
"Indeed, there's no enmity between us! I had no choice; I was entrusted with a task and had to fulfill my duty!" Qin Yang said calmly. "Back then, I ambushed and killed a fellow disciple in the outer sect, and Zhao Qianyang happened to see it, but he covered it up. In a way, I owe him a favor, and he also has something on me!"
Now that I'm about to enter the inner sect, this old fellow is quite sensible. He asked me to intercept and kill you, which not only repays his favor but also gives me leverage over you!
Otherwise, once I enter the inner sect, he will be the first person I kill!
Although Zhao Qianyang was a eliminated inner disciple, he was still a master of the罡劲 (Gang Jin) level! Even if I wanted to kill him, it wouldn't be that easy!
With that, he shrugged regretfully, "So, I have no choice but to ask Junior Brother Chu to die!"
Chu Xuan was silent for a moment, then said, "Actually, Senior Brother Qin has another option!"
"Oh, what choice?"
"Go to hell!"
Whoosh!
As soon as he spoke, Chu Xuan moved, the soil beneath his feet exploded, and his figure rushed towards Qin Yang like a cannonball.
Qin Yang's expression changed slightly; he hadn't expected Chu Xuan to take the initiative.
Then, a murderous glint appeared in his eyes.
How dare a mere kid who has just entered the Transformation Realm challenge me?
"court death!"
Qin Yang roared and, seeing Chu Xuan's furious punch, didn't use any extra moves. He directly took the punch head-on, showing no reservations about his mastery of the Great Perfection of Internal Energy.
Bang~!
After a loud bang, their fists collided in mid-air.
The terrifying shockwave from the collision swept outwards like a tsunami, shattering the surrounding withered leaves into dust and causing the earth to twist and tremble as if an earthquake had struck.
The next moment, Qin Yang's expression changed drastically.
He felt a terrifying force far beyond his imagination enter through his right fist, and before he could think any further, the clothes on his right arm exploded open!
The entire right hand and right arm were squeezed and twisted, twisted and twisted again, becoming twice as big as before!
Then, with a loud "creak" as it could no longer bear the weight, it exploded with a deafening roar!
"ah----"
Qin Yang let out a shrill scream as his body flew backward uncontrollably. His handsome face was now so distorted that it was unrecognizable.
The look in his eyes was one of utter terror!
He has already reached the Great Perfection of Internal Energy, and is only one step away from the Realm of Martial Energy!
He was actually no match for a kid who had just broken through to the Transformation Realm?
That strength is terrifying!
Even a martial artist with the strength of Gang Jin would never possess such terrifying power!
Whoosh!
Chu Xuan stepped on the Heavenly Roc Nine Leaps and chased after Qin Yang. Before Qin Yang landed, he threw another punch!
"No----"
Qin Yang let out a heart-wrenching scream and quickly used his left arm to block!
Click!
With a single punch, Qin Yang's arm was as fragile as paper, offering absolutely no resistance.
The next instant, Chu Xuan's fist slammed into Qin Yang's chest!
With a loud bang, a hole as thick as a water bucket was torn open in Qin Yang's chest!
His internal organs exploded into powder, which shot out more than ten meters away.