landbeastnovel Chapter 44 Xuan Xiao
Chapter 44 Xuan Xiao
Wang Yue mentioned this place.
His expression became extremely grave.
This is the constraint of martial arts, regardless of innate talent or physical attributes. Without the inheritance of secret techniques, no matter how talented one is, it is difficult to break through to the level of internal strength.
"Secret power, apart from being generated by secret methods, can also be nurtured with rare and precious materials."
"But without secret cultivation methods..."
"To transform internal energy into qi is extremely difficult."
He shook his head and sighed deeply.
Qin Jiu's expression shifted, and he couldn't help but think of the third-tier spirit beast that Han Zheng had given him. The latter must have wanted to use this beast to cultivate secret power.
"I'm now close to being internally strong..."
"It will take quite some time to break through, let alone reach the level beyond internal strength."
"Right now, we should focus on opening up all the meridians in the body as quickly as possible."
"As for the secret technique..."
His eyes flickered slightly as he turned to look at the spoils on the table.
These are items seized from Baili Ce.
Perhaps it contains some secret technique?
With that in mind.
Qin Jiu carefully checked each item, but to his disappointment, there was no secret technique or even a martial arts manual among the pile of items. The only piece of paper that existed was a secret recipe that had been given to this person before.
"So many silver notes."
"Aside from the 12,000 taels I gave away, there was still more than 8,000 taels left over. Adding these pills, the total value can be considered a gain of 15,000 taels."
"As for this Nine Aperture Blood Sealing Pill..."
Qin Jiu looked at a brown porcelain bottle, his brows furrowing slightly.
This kind of elixir.
There were six bottles in total, and each bottle contained twelve pills, but he did not know their effects.
"Uncle Wang, do you recognize this elixir?"
"I don't know him."
Wang Yue observed for a moment, then shook his head.
Seeing this, Qin Jiu thought to himself that this was most likely the medicine that Ruan Chen had mentioned, a medicine given by the Divine Fist Sect specifically to ward off demons.
He thought about it.
He then asked Wang Yue to find someone to test the elixir.
As for Qin Jiu himself, he was unwilling to try it himself. Although Wugou could make him immune to all poisons, it did not mean that he was willing to take the risk. After all, it was not a situation that required his help.
Soon.
A martial artist with the first level of cultivation walked into the courtyard.
Qin Jiu didn't waste any words, only saying that after trying the pill, the man could receive a hundred taels of silver. Without further ado, the man threw the pill into his mouth.
"Master, it seems my blood and energy have stopped flowing."
The man looked uneasy and said, "But this does not affect my actions or my strength. This pill has sealed my aura, which is a bit like being in a state of suspended animation. But as long as I want, I can instantly circulate my qi and blood to get out of this state."
"Um."
Qin Jiu nodded slightly.
He could still clearly sense the person, but the person's vital energy was completely stagnant, like a real piece of dead wood.
This elixir must be the one Ruan Chen was referring to.
"Uncle Wang, bestow a reward."
"Thank you, Master!"
The man took the silver and bowed excitedly.
Qin Jiu waved for him to leave.
Then he looked at Wang Yue and said decisively, "Go and inform Qin Xuanzhou immediately, and tell him to reorganize the troops. We are leaving Songshan County."
However, early the next morning.
An unexpected figure arrived at the Qin residence.
"Commander Fu?"
Reception room.
Upon being notified by Qin Xuanzhou, Qin Jiu entered the hall and immediately saw the person who had arrived. It was none other than Fu Hanchuan, who had left the city earlier. His face was very grim, and behind him stood armored soldiers from the Demon Suppression Division.
"May I ask what brings you to the Qin residence?"
"Patriarch Qin, what are you planning to do by packing your supplies so early in the morning?"
Fu Hanchuan snorted coldly and squinted his eyes, saying, "Last night, the Han family and the people from the Divine Fist Sect outside the city all died tragically. I suspect that the Qin family is involved in this matter. You must come with me back to the Demon Suppression Division for questioning."
"Commander Fu, you can't just say things like that."
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiu's expression turned indifferent.
"My Qin family has always been law-abiding and pays taxes on time every year. If you have no evidence, according to the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty, even if the county magistrate comes in person, he cannot directly investigate me."
"The law?"
"Don't you think that's ridiculous?"
Fu Hanchuan sneered, "When you sent Qin Jingming and the other two into the Demon Suppression Division, you didn't mention any laws. Now, the major families in the inner city are being wiped out one after another, but the Qin family has remained unscathed. This alone is enough for this commander to be suspicious."
"Only the Qin family?"
Why don't you question the Canghai Martial Arts School?
Qin Jiu's tone remained calm as he said indifferently, "Also, did your exorcism go smoothly, Your Excellency? Now that you've returned, why is my Qin family's steward still nowhere to be seen?"
"If you want to investigate me."
"Then let the county magistrate come in person."
"I was just about to ask him why my Qin family steward has disappeared without a trace, neither alive nor dead."
Fu Hanchuan heard this.
His pupils contracted slightly.
As if remembering something, his expression grew increasingly grim.
Report.
At this time.
A figure suddenly walked into the hall.
"Inform the head of the family that a person has come from outside the manor, claiming to be a disciple of the Xuanxiao Sect and requesting an audience."
"Xuanxiao Sect?"
Qin Jiu's expression shifted.
They immediately had the person who came to lead them in.
On the other side, Fu Hanchuan's expression changed slightly, and he turned his head to stare intently at the door.
Soon.
Three figures entered the hall one after another.
The leader had a rugged face and a deep, unfathomable aura. The other two, both young men, made no attempt to conceal their inner strength.
"Oh, the county government officials are here too?"
"Perfect, saves me the trouble of notifying them one by one."
"I am Zheng Dahai, an outer elder of the Xuanxiao Sect. I have come to Songshan County today to recruit disciples for the sect. Please inform the county government that anyone within the Songshan area, regardless of whether they are from the inner or outer city, rich or poor, and under the age of thirty, is welcome to come..."
He said this.
Their gazes fell on Qin Jiu.
"Are you the head of this household?"
"Replying to this elder, I am Qin Jiu, and I am the current head of the Qin family."
Qin Jiu bowed respectfully.
Zheng Dahai nodded and said, "To be so outstanding at such a young age, a promising talent. I would like to borrow your training ground for a moment, would you be so kind as to do me that?"
"Yes, yes."
Qin Jiu nodded quickly.
At the same time, a chill ran down my spine.
Zheng Dahai, though several feet away, could see right through one's martial arts realm at a glance, and judging from his aura, which was as deep as a deep pool and as majestic as a mountain, he was far stronger than that county magistrate.
"it is good."
Zheng Dahai then looked at Fu Hanchuan and said, "Please help me announce to the whole city that people can come to the Qin family today to have their aptitude measured. Anyone who joins the sect can bring their family members to follow the Xuanxiao Sect into the pass."
"The Qin family is connected to several massacres of entire families in this county."
"We are conducting a case here."
Fu Hanchuan hesitated for a moment, then said, "Elder Zheng, could you please go to the yamen? The training ground there is not only larger, but also much more convenient than here."
"..."
Upon hearing this, Zheng Dahai sneered, "What, when did I ever owe you a favor?"
"A bunch of incompetent fools."
"Although I am new here, I can sense that demons are rampant in this city. Instead of slaying them, you have brought so many warriors to capture people. The Great Zhou court is truly a collection of incompetents from top to bottom. Those above want to abandon the people and retreat to the interior, while those below, even when facing death, still want to prey on the people."