Chapter 456 - 279: Upper Fifth Grade
Chapter 456: Chapter 279: Upper Fifth Grade
"With this, why would I have to worry..."
The General paused and looked at Lou Yuxue. "Did Liu Wu give you this? Where did he get it?"
"According to him, he was nearby the night Lin Huai’an died. He got this letter from Lin Huai’an as well."
"Did he kill Lin Huai’an?"
"That’s what I asked him, but he didn’t admit to it. He claimed someone else was responsible."
Having said her piece, Lou Yuxue knew she had dissuaded the General from revealing "Liu Wu’s" whereabouts to King Landu. She chose her words carefully and said:
"Sir, I actually have another plan."
The General put the letter away, still pondering the origin of the iron object connected to it. "Let’s hear it."
"Since ’Liu Wu’ is also looking for Du Cang, why don’t we reveal his location to ’Liu Wu’?"
"Oh? You mean... we pretend we’re going to reveal ’Liu Wu’s’ location, but in reality, we lure Du Cang into a trap?"
"That is precisely my thinking."
"This way, you can also use the opportunity to obtain more ’evidence’ from King Landu, can’t you, Sir?"
The General laughed after hearing her out, repeatedly voicing his approval. "As expected of someone about to be promoted to Golden Banner Officer. You certainly have a quick mind."
Lou Yuxue smiled faintly. "You flatter me, Sir."
The General gave her a look that was not quite a smile and asked, "Aren’t you afraid Liu Wu will die at Du Cang’s hands?"
Lou Yuxue stiffened for a moment, then bowed. "Either way, it benefits our White Tiger Guard."
’It’d be best if that bastard suffers a huge loss.’
’Hmph.’
’But still...’
’That was just a thought.’
However, Lou Yuxue remembered "Liu Wu’s" reaction when he learned of Du Cang’s Cultivation—he was as calm as still water.
It was as if he didn’t take a Black Magic Master with Upper Three Grades Cultivation seriously at all.
’She refused to believe that bastard would dare to be so arrogant.’
"Then we’ll do as you say. I’ll send a message to the other side shortly. But as for Liu Wu..."
"I will explain it to him."
"Good..."
...
「Xiao Mansion, Spring Lotus Garden.」
Chen Yi, of course, had no idea he had just narrowly avoided a disaster. He was sitting cross-legged on his bed, practicing his Four Symbols Skill.
After the past few days of Cultivation, he had already absorbed some of the Profound Mysteries from the Perfection Realm of [Martial Arts·Body], using them to break through his [Big Spear Pile Skill], [Black Tortoise Concealment Technique], and [Four Symbols Skill] to the Perfect Level.
However, because it had only been a short time, the three Cultivation Techniques still had room for improvement.
Even so, the boost to his abilities was still considerable.
His Power, which had not improved for a long time, had grown to the Power of Five Symbols thanks to the breakthrough in his [Big Spear Pile Skill].
The force of a single punch was a full ten thousand jin, comparable to that of an ordinary Sixth Grade Realm Martial Artist.
The Black Tortoise Concealment Technique had also made significant progress.
Beyond its breath concealment effect, the abilities for Nourishing the Body and increasing essence granted by the [Four Symbols Skill]’s Spiritual Essence had reached an even higher level.
Even without deliberate Cultivation, he could increase his Spiritual Essence just by using the [Black Tortoise Concealment Technique], enhancing the power of all his Techniques.
As for the [Four Symbols Skill] itself, it had naturally improved as well.
It could likely shorten the time needed to break through a minor realm within the Fifth Grade from ten days to eight.
Furthermore, as he gradually absorbed the Profound Mysteries of [Martial Arts·Body] and raised the level of his [Four Symbols Skill], his Cultivation speed would only increase.
Besides these three major Cultivation Techniques, the biggest improvement was to his [Mountain Shattering Fist], which had been elevated to the Celestial Tier thanks to Immortal Bai’s rank-up.
Unlike the [Dragon-slaying Spear]’s advancement to the Celestial Tier, the Celestial Tier [Mountain Shattering Fist] didn’t just add new moves.
Instead, it gained the "Mountain Shattering Force," which possessed the power to shatter mountains and crack the earth.
If he mastered it to Perfection, Chen Yi could stack the "Mountain Shattering Force" onto any move he executed.
In other words, when executing the Dragon-Falling Spear Technique, he could use the Mountain Shattering Force to enhance the power of his Spear Technique.
However, this was limited to the instant the Long Spear made contact with an enemy, different from how one could freely project and stack True Essence or the Heaven and Earth’s Spiritual Mechanism.
Despite this, it still greatly enhanced Chen Yi’s close-quarters combat prowess.
As midnight approached, Chen Yi slowly ended his cultivation session, rising from the bed and clenching his fists.
’Upper Fifth Grade... Tsk, my Cultivation speed has really increased quite a bit.’
’I was right to raise [Martial Arts·Body] to Perfection back then.’
’If I had chosen something like Martial Arts Step or Blade, my current Cultivation and other Techniques would never have progressed this much.’
’Even improving a Fist Technique would have been the same. At most, it would have enhanced my close-quarters combat, not provided such a comprehensive boost like this.’
Chen Yi walked to the window, gazing at the night-time scenery in the courtyard as he mused to himself.
’The Ji State Trading Company are just small fries. The most important one is still... Liu Hong...’
A cold, late-autumn wind blew past, and leaves drifted slowly down.
The tips of his hair danced across his forehead, and a faint smile appeared on his otherwise calm face.
’I should get moving, too.’
’Come to think of it, it’s been a while since Liu Hong’s second son has shown his face.’
Just then, a golden light flashed—
[Daily Intel · Profound-rank Lower Grade: At 9:45 AM, Duke Dingyuan, Xiao Yuan, has requested a meeting with Chen Yi, the owner of Hundred Herbs Hall. A minuscule Opportunity can be obtained.]
After reading it, Chen Yi couldn’t help but chuckle.
’Chen Yi, the owner of Hundred Herbs Hall?’
’This Opportunity is a sure thing...’