Xie An hadn't expected the Immortal Queen to collapse like this.
Through his keen perception of Qi, he could tell that Chenxi was indeed only clinging to life by a thread.
After a brief examination of Chenxi's injuries, aside from the obvious external wounds, there were two wounds piercing her abdominal cavity in the chest area, likely rupturing her internal organs.
If a ninth-level martial artist suffered such severe injuries, they would probably die instantly.
The fact that Chenxi could persist until now showed the remarkable methods of a Martial Dao Grandmaster.
Opening the human body's hidden treasures… truly unpredictable divine power.
Xie An sighed inwardly at the mystical methods of a Grandmaster, then began to consider the aftermath:
Since he had already taken the Seven Treasures Exquisite Box and caused it to imprint his palm print… it meant that he might be able to open the Immortal Box in the future.
Therefore, Chenxi, this hidden danger, must not be left alive.
Moreover, Chenxi had coveted his Immortal Treasure last time, and Xie An absolutely didn't want such a thing to happen again. He wouldn't trust the words of someone at their wit's end.
Furthermore, Xie An had participated in destroying the Corpse Refining Hall of the Longevity Sect's branch, and next, he would destroy the entire Longevity Sect.
And Chenxi, as the founder of the Longevity Sect, must be eradicated completely!
However, Chenxi could indeed provide him with very valuable information. If he killed her now, he would miss the opportunity to explore the origins of the Seven Treasures Exquisite Box, which would be a pity. He was also unwilling to do so.
He had obtained the Immortal Treasure for eight years, but he still hadn't figured out its origins.
Spiritual objects were too scarce in this world, and it would be difficult to find relevant information relying solely on his own research. Chenxi was almost the only breakthrough point.
Chenxi must be used, but she must also die.
After determining this overall strategy, Xie An began to consider the specific operations:
To use her, yet have her die… only controlling her could achieve that.
Chenxi in her current state could naturally be manipulated at will, but once her injuries recovered… that would be difficult.
But this couldn't stump Xie An, he could find helpers.
Asking for benefits…
Xie An felt very speechless looking at it like that.
Ever since Xie An made such a gesture once, it had learned it. And it learned it very well…
"You'll get your lemmings. Go."
The white fox grinned, then "whoosh" it jumped out the window and disappeared.
After months of training, the white fox had become Xie An's capable little assistant. Don't let its small size fool you, it actually possessed extremely high intelligence, and its ability to sense danger was no less than Xie An's. Moreover, its speed was frighteningly fast, even Xie An couldn't catch up when fully activating his Bright Jade Skill.
Having it deliver the message was very safe.
Immediately, Xie An went to the east wing to find Master Huang.
Master Huang put away his appraisal tool and opened the door to welcome Xie An in, "Just now, I sensed a Martial Dao Grandmaster entering Chief Xie's room, but the other party's injuries were too severe, and they were on their last breath. They posed no threat to Chief Xie, so I didn't disturb you."
Xie An didn't hide anything, "I came for this very matter."
After months of getting along, plus Su Yuqing's active persuasion, Master Huang had already agreed to cooperate with Xie An, and naturally became more familiar, becoming partners dependent on each other for good and bad.
Moreover, as they spent more and more time together, Xie An understood Master Huang more, and Master Huang also appreciated Xie An more.
Besides Xie An's temperament and character being appreciated by Master Huang, there was also one point… and that was the white fox.
Every time he saw the white fox happily following Xie An, Master Huang felt very gratified.
In the past few years, the white fox had suffered with Master Huang, and he rarely saw the white fox so happy as it was now…
"Has Chief Xie encountered any difficulties?" Master Huang generously said: "If you need my help, just say it."
Xie An didn't beat around the bush and explained the whole story.
Master Huang wasn't surprised after hearing it, "Chief Xie wants to control this person?"
"Does Master Huang have a way?"
"This isn't difficult." Master Huang calmly took out a pill and handed it to Xie An, "Chief Xie only needs to have her take this pill. Even if her injuries recover, she will surely die after a year."
Xie An took the pill, only to see that it was emerald green, without any medicinal smell emanating from it, and was no different from an ordinary green plum.
Could this inconspicuous pill poison a Martial Dao Grandmaster to death?
Then the question arose.
After Chenxi took it… what if she noticed it and refused to reveal the Immortal Treasure's information, that wouldn't be good.
Master Huang seemed to see Xie An's worries, "Chief Xie, rest assured, this pill is the most poisonous medicine of my clan. Even a fourth-level Grandmaster wouldn't detect any abnormality. After a year, the medicinal power will explode instantly in the body, causing immediate death."
Xie An was amazed and relieved.
Having connections makes things convenient.
The things one could do relying solely on one's own abilities were really limited.
Fortunately, Master Huang was one of his own.
Otherwise… he would be in danger.
Speaking of which, Xie An felt it was quite unbelievable.
He would actually get along so well with a great demon.
Human hearts are sometimes scarier than demons.
"Thank you, Master Huang. This person's injuries are extremely severe, please come with me to take a look." Xie An accepted the pill and cupped his hands in thanks.
Master Huang stroked the psychic mirror in his arms and smiled: "Chief Xie's affairs are my affairs, as they should be."
Although Su Yuqing had repeatedly explained that she wasn't Madam Xie, Master Huang stubbornly believed that this amazingly talented current Princess was Xie An's future wife.
Because of this, Master Huang had some intention of actively befriending Xie An.
Of course, Xie An didn't know Master Huang's thoughts.
Entering the main room's living room, Master Huang crouched down and carefully examined Chenxi's injuries, finally making a judgment, "This person has been poisoned by Bloodlust Powder and besieged by three Martial Dao Grandmasters, which is why she is so injured."
He could even see that?
Xie An was surprised, "How did Master Huang know it was Bloodlust Powder?"
Master Huang said: "Because back then… I was ambushed by the Four Old Demons and poisoned by Bloodlust Powder. This is the Longevity Sect's secret medicine. A dog thing called Guang Chanzi visited the Four Old Demons and gave them Bloodlust Powder."
Xie An didn't know about Master Huang's secret affair. He wanted to ask, but he knew this wasn't the time, so he showed an expression of righteous indignation, "Guang Chanzi is truly vicious, daring to collude with the Four Old Demons to plot against Master Huang. I can't swallow this. If there's a chance in the future, I must capture Guang Chanzi and vent Master Huang's anger."
Hearing this, Master Huang glanced at Xie An, thinking: Why do I feel like you're acting?
But Xie An's expression was very realistic.
Master Huang couldn't tell the truth for a moment, and felt a little touched, saying: "Indeed hateful. I was about to break through to the second-level Grandmaster level ahead of the other four old demons, but these old things couldn't bear to see me well, so they plotted against me. Alas… why would this person be targeted by Guang Chanzi? As far as I know, only Guang Chanzi has Bloodlust Powder."
These words reminded Xie An, and a picture appeared in his mind: Guang Chanzi was Jin Xiaotang's younger brother, could it be that the two sides had internal strife?
If that was the case… the one who ambushed Jin Xiaotang must have been Guang Chanzi himself.
But… Xie An had seen Heavenly Father, and Heavenly Father's aura shouldn't have reached Martial Dao Grandmaster level.
Many wild ideas flashed through Xie An's mind.
Finally, a flash of inspiration:
Could it be that Heavenly Father was a substitute pushed out by Guang Chanzi?
After this idea appeared, Xie An couldn't help but gasp.
Finding a substitute with the exact same appearance… ordinary people in this world would never think of it.
But Xie An had experienced the information explosion era of his previous life, and the many plots in film and television greatly expanded his knowledge.
The more he thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed.
If that was the case, then this Guang Chanzi was too cautious.
At the same time, it also meant that this person was very terrifying.
"Did Chief Xie think of something?"
Master Huang's words brought Xie An back to his senses, and he said: "Does Master Huang know this person's identity?"
Master Huang shook his head.
Xie An said: "This person is Guang Chanzi's elder sister, the former Tianbao Immortal Queen of the previous dynasty, Jin Xiaotang."
Hearing this, Master Huang gasped, "So it's Jin Xiaotang, I've seen this person. But why has this person become so young?"
"Bright Jade Skill, reversing aging. When did Master Huang see this person?"
Master Huang sighed at the magic of the Bright Jade Skill, then said: "During the previous dynasty, this person's strength reached the level of a fourth-level Grandmaster. She came to Five Old Peaks and even sneaked into the forbidden area of Five Old Peaks. At that time, this person was insidious and vicious, provoking the conflict between me and the other four old things, which was really hateful."
Xie An nodded, without hesitation, he stuffed the pill into Jin Xiaotang's mouth, "Master Huang, rest assured, after I ask for the information, I will deal with this person."
Master Huang's lips curved into a smile, "It should be so. Next, this old man can heal her injuries. She can recover thirty to forty percent in a few days. Do not disturb me while I am circulating my energy during this time."
"Thank you, Master Huang. If there is anything you need, please feel free to tell Yu He."
… …
Taking advantage of the dim light of dawn, Xie An transformed into the appearance of the young Liu Mu and secretly went to find Liu Fang. He told Liu Fang that he and his eldest sister would be leaving Heize County for a while to gather one million taels of silver to present to the Heavenly Father.
He also secretly gave Liu Fang five hundred taels of silver notes.
Liu Fang happily accepted it, saying that he would definitely convey Liu Mu's loyalty to the Holy Church to the Heavenly Father.
After confirming that this statement would not arouse suspicion from the Heavenly Father, Xie An immediately returned to the quadrangle courtyard and took his eldest sister, Su Yuqing, on a boat, quietly leaving Heize County along the Huai River.
A black-awning boat drifted slowly along the Huai River near Water Lantern Town.
A white fox lay on the bow of the boat, one paw hooked on the edge of the boat, its body hanging down, using its other paw to catch fish to eat.
Inside the awning, Xie An had changed back to his youthful appearance, and Su Yuqing had also returned to her young and beautiful self. The two sat facing each other, and Xie An recounted the events of the Immortal Queen and his judgment, finally saying, "It is highly possible that the Heavenly Father is not Guang Chanzi himself. If we rashly capture the Heavenly Father, and accidentally catch the wrong person, it would be alerting the snake in the grass… It would be even more difficult to capture the real Guang Chanzi."
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This caused Princess Su Yuqing to break out in a cold sweat, and her gaze towards Xie An also changed, "How did you think of all this?"
Xie An naturally wouldn't say that he had seen a lot in his previous life, but found an excuse, "I have cultivated my Qi, and I sensed that the Heavenly Father's aura is not as strong as a ninth-rank Grandmaster. At that time, I felt something was wrong. But it is also possible that Guang Chanzi encountered something and his realm declined. But Master Huang said that the Immortal Queen was poisoned by Guang Chanzi's unique Bloodthirsty Powder…"
Su Yuqing nodded, "You are still the most meticulous. Otherwise, a rash move would probably be a complete failure. Xie An, you are a great talent."
This praise still made Xie An feel happy.
However, Xie An did not show it, and only said, "The specific situation still needs to wait for Jin Xiaotang to wake up, and I will know after I ask her. However… there were three Grandmasters who besieged Jin Xiaotang, plus the two Grandmasters beside the Heavenly Father. It can be seen that there are at least five Grandmasters in Tian'an Prefecture. Can the Princess capture Guang Chanzi?"
Su Yuqing said calmly, "I can capture him."
"Can it be foolproof?"
"It can."
Xie An asked again, "What if there are more than five Grandmasters in Tian'an Prefecture? After all, it was the national religion of the previous dynasty. Although there was no Martial Saint during the Tianbao Dynasty, there should not be too few Grandmasters."
He knew that Su Yuqing's strength was great, but to face five or more Grandmasters at the same time… Xie An was still skeptical.
Perhaps seeing Xie An's worries, Su Yuqing did not hide anything, but took out a rectangular wooden box and placed it on the table.
The box was four feet long, made of black wood, and was not locked.
"This is?"
Su Yuqing said, "Azure Dragon Sacred Weapon."
Xie An's mind didn't turn around for a moment.
Su Yuqing explained, "It is the weapon of the Azure Dragon Martial Saint. My teacher gave it to me. It is a sword. It is infused with the Martial Saint's essence blood and will. Unless it is a first-rank Grandmaster, otherwise, anyone who encounters it will be injured or die."
Xie An's heart skipped a beat.
As expected of the Princess.
Her family background is rich.
She even brought the Martial Saint's sacred weapon.
Xie An couldn't help but rub his hands together, feeling a bit of an urge to take a look.
Su Yuqing reached out and pressed down on the box, smiling, "Once opened, the energy will soar to the sky, easily causing a great disturbance. Now is not the time. After capturing Guang Chanzi, I will let you see it enough."
Since the Princess had said so, Xie An naturally couldn't force her, and readily agreed, "The Princess must keep her word."
It doesn't matter whether he sees other weapons or not.
But Xie An really couldn't help but want to see the Martial Saint's weapon, so he could know what kind of style it was.
It is said that when reaching the Martial Dao Grandmaster realm, after opening the human body's secret treasures, a person's essence blood can affect external objects, producing evil spirits and so on.
Xie An's heart was filled with longing.
Su Yuqing smiled, "Definitely. When you arrive in the capital in the future, I can introduce you to my teacher."
Meeting the Martial Saint…
Sitting and discussing Dao with the Martial Saint…
Just thinking about it made Xie An feel very excited.
Xie An couldn't help but smile, and Su Yuqing on the opposite side also showed a long-lost smile.
In the following days, Xie An and Su Yuqing did not return, but floated on the black-awning boat for three days and three nights. When they were hungry, they would catch some fish to grill and eat, and they could also see Su Yuqing writing and painting, and the days were very pleasant.
Both of them seemed to have fallen in love with this kind of leisurely life.
Su Yuqing liked to indulge in the mountains and rivers, and every time Xie An stayed by this woman's side, he would feel a long-lost peace and comfort. It was as if the troubles on his body had been forgotten.
Under such a state of mind, Xie An clearly felt that his martial arts had improved greatly.
Su Yuqing told Xie An that when practicing martial arts to a critical moment, one needs to slow down. Even forget about practicing and truly feel life, indulge in the mountains and rivers, and feel the withering and flourishing of vegetation.
Slowing down is not laziness and idleness, but for a better start.
This early morning, Su Yuqing was painting next to the table in the black-awning boat, while Xie An was sitting cross-legged outside the black-awning boat, circulating the Water Drop Inner Strength Technique.
The sky was covered with dark clouds.
Before long, it started to rain.
Splash ~
The white fox caught a mandarin fish and was extremely excited. It rushed into the awning, bared its teeth at Su Yuqing, and showed off its achievements.
Su Yuqing put down the wolf毫 brush and said with a soft smile, "Today is a day of harvest."
En ah.
The white fox nodded repeatedly, continuing to show off its mandarin fish harvest.
Su Yuqing said, "I'm not just talking about you."
The white fox was puzzled.
Su Yuqing raised her slender jade finger and pointed to Xie An sitting cross-legged outside the awning, "Water Drop Inner Strength Technique, entered the door."
The white fox turned its head to look at its big brother outside, and then it was stunned:
It saw that the raindrops falling around Xie An's body were actually distorted by something, and began to flow according to a certain path, forming a complex vortex.
Splash!
Xie An clearly felt that the inner strength in his body had turned into little drops of water.
Constantly flowing along the limbs and bones.
Scattered, they are like stars in the sky, gathered, they are a ball of fire!
Water Drop Inner Strength Technique, complete!
Boom!
The muscles and bones all over his body resonated, like a Hongzhong drum, making a buzzing sound. The white fox's eardrums were aching.
At this time, Xie An also opened his eyes and saw Su Yuqing in the awning, and saw that comforting and brilliant smile.
"Congratulations, you have successfully practiced the Water Drop Inner Strength Technique. Taking the Ninefold Inner Strength Pill can break through the ninefold inner strength."
Yes.
Xie An nodded and took out the Ninefold Inner Strength Pill and swallowed it.
As the surging and powerful medicinal power injected, the muscles and bones all over his body made a "噼里 啪 啦" sound like fried beans in no time, and the joints of the bones made a cracking sound. The original stream-like inner strength in his body suddenly burst out and grew, erupting like a giant bear galloping, flowing all over his body.
The sound of thunder and drums, the falling rain outside was also affected by the Water Drop Inner Strength Technique, twisting and flowing, unable to get close. Even the black-awning boat began to shake.
As the inner strength storm released outside his body became stronger and stronger, Xie An's skin also turned red, sweat poured down, and a look of pain appeared on his face.
Pa da.
The white fox was dumbfounded, and didn't even realize that the mandarin fish it was holding in its mouth had fallen to the ground. It seemed to be shocked by its big brother's bravery and might.
The white fox had been with Master Huang in Wulao Peak for many years and had seen a lot. It had seen great demons of the ninth-level martial artist level, but this was the first time it had seen such a powerful ninth-level inner strength.
Even a ninth-rank Grandmaster who had just entered the realm was only so-so?
Su Yuqing seemed to see the white fox's doubts and said with a soft smile, "He is different from ordinary ninth-level martial artists. He has the solid foundation of the Nourishing Life Technique. He has cultivated the cold and hot energies of the Bright Jade Skill, which nourishes his body for a long time, causing his body to be particularly strong. The ninth-level inner strength that is born is several times that of ordinary ninth-level martial artists. If he becomes proficient in operating the ninefold inner strength and cultivates the Bright Jade Skill to the twentieth level, he will not be inferior to a ninth-rank Grandmaster and can confront them head-on."
The white fox came back to its senses, lowered its head and looked at the jumping mandarin fish on the ground, and lost its appetite. It slapped the mandarin fish away with one paw and then lay on the ground staring at its big brother outside the black-awning boat.
At that moment, Xie An let out a painful groan and his face twisted.
The white fox was very worried, "Why is my big brother so painful?"
Su Yuqing said, "The Water Drop Inner Strength Technique has the effect of strengthening inner strength. In addition, his own inner strength is too strong, so it is inevitable that it will be difficult to control for a while. It will be fine in a while."
