fantasy novels Chapter 37 014
Chapter 37 014
Because of Hu Liangyu's warning, Fu Que had no way to harvest lives to provide resources for the Strange Painter. Therefore, he also learned the cultivation methods of ordinary martial artists in Da Zhao and meticulously tempered his muscles and bones.
Judging from how the painter subtly improved his physique, his own physical condition was the key to accommodating more scrolls.
After consuming large amounts of meat and taking the Blood Qi Powder purchased from Qing Shui Medicine House, coupled with daily practice of walking on stakes, Fu Que's physical condition was constantly improving. He vaguely felt that the day when he would obtain another scroll was not far off.
Qin Lie finally decided to take a gamble, handing over the Blood-Coagulating Scale Grass to Qingshui Medicine House in exchange for the Blood Transformation Pill as resources for breaking through to the Qi Sea. The two gray-skinned monkeys were also bought at a high price after their bones and muscles were weighed.
To be honest, even without this dividend, Fu Que is not short of money now, because Hu Liangyu has returned all the ill-gotten gains he had previously made.
That day, just as Fu Que was practicing walking on the stakes with weights, Hu Liangyu walked over with his hands behind his back. He watched Fu Que finish his practice quietly before saying, "Stop practicing for now, change your clothes and come with me."
"What's wrong, Uncle Hu?"
Fu Que was somewhat puzzled.
"The thing I told you before can be done now. Just come with me quickly, or you won't be able to find a good one."
Hu Liangyu urged.
"I think this matter... requires mutual consent."
Fu Que said tactfully.
He knew perfectly well what he had promised Hu Liangyu, but on the one hand, he was quite resistant to this kind of marriage.
On the other hand, he was indeed living a precarious life. Who knew when he might die in a car accident while hunting criminals, or ruin a girl's life because of his lack of morality? Even if he didn't die, the fact that they were separated so often was no different from being dead.
"I'm giving you a chance to rephrase your words."
Hu Liangyu remained expressionless, and his arms, which hung naturally at his sides, were already beginning to swirl with a faint red aura.
Time was of the essence, and he had no time to reason with Fu Que. If Fu Que were to utter another word of protest, even if it meant suffering unbearable pain from his hidden ailment for the next month, Hu Liangyu would still push Fu Que to the limit.
This kind of thing doesn't happen all the time; it happens at least once every three years, and Gaoyang County only gets a chance if there's an opportunity. So, we must seize this opportunity!
"I'll change my clothes and be right there."
Fu Que said in a smooth tone.
Five minutes later, Hu Liangyu led Fu Que away from the tiger's den at lightning speed and hurried towards the south of the city.
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On the other side, in the county government hall.
Golden sunlight was fragmented by the window frame, and a pale, thin young man sat on a chair covered with a tiger skin.
He listened to the reports from Tiger Cavalry Commander Peng Chi about smuggling blood offerings, Dragon Cavalry Commander Chen Ming about wealthy families controlling the lives of the people in the county, and County Lieutenant Pang Hai about rampant gangs.
His face remained expressionless; he simply nodded calmly.
"I understand, but that's not important right now."
The young man, ranked 014th among the first batch of students at Qianyuan Academy, who was highly regarded and treated the entire county as his exam paper, said this.
"May I ask, sir, if this is unimportant, then what is?!"
Peng Chi's temples throbbed with veins. He had been resentful of Zhou Jing's strict order to remain inactive, and now he was finally getting his chance when the real target arrived.
The bloody facts were laid bare before the enemy, and the Dragon Tiger Cavalry had gathered complete evidence. With just one order from the enemy, tonight, no, not even tonight.
In less than half an hour, the Dragon Tiger Cavalry and county soldiers in Gaoyang County were all assembled, and they destroyed the dens that produced blood offerings, wiped out the gangs, and arrested the bigwigs.
The chaos inside and outside Gaoyang County was swept away, and now the other party is saying it's not important?!
"Just call me 014. I'm not worthy to take back my real name yet. I know you're in a hurry, but please don't rush."
The young man fiddled with his fingers and spoke softly.
Chen Ming said urgently, "My lord, this is no small matter, we must..."
"I'm glad that you, as the Dragon Tiger Guards, haven't forgotten your duties. But you keep questioning me. Is it because of my strength that you've forgotten my identity?"
014 interrupted Chen Ming's words with a hint of coldness in his tone. He slowly stood up, and a jade pendant carved with a dragon pattern appeared in his hand.
The room temperature suddenly dropped, the sunlight lost its color, and the entire lobby was pitch black, with occasional golden-red light flashing by.
Behind the three warriors, each in charge of a portion of Gaoyang County's military forces, two silver-gray figures suddenly appeared, their eyes slanting at them as if they were tangible, creating an unusually oppressive scene.
Peng Chi, Chen Ming, and even Pang Hai were all Qi Refining Warriors, but at this moment, they found that they were completely unable to move, and they could not mobilize the Qi in their Qi Sea at all.
At this point, even a three-year-old mentally challenged child could easily kill them with a knife.
This unassuming, frail young man, who looked as if he could be blown away by the wind, had such powerful guards by his side.
014's voice was much hoarse: "In recognition of your dedication to your duties, this is the last time I will tolerate your questioning of my decision."
He stood up, walked to the group, and looked at their slightly indignant faces. His tone softened a bit: "I have no way to cultivate, and I am deficient in the ways of the world, so I am destined not to live long. But there is still a lot I need to do, more than you can imagine."
Believe me, I want to change the current situation more than you do, but it has to be done my way.
Peng Chi opened his mouth, but looking at the young man's pale face, and remembering that the impeachment reports he had submitted in recent days had disappeared without a trace, he swallowed back the words that were about to come out.
What concerns the livelihood of the people in a county is a matter of life and death for some, but for others...
At this moment, he realized that he could move again. He didn't say anything, but silently and slowly knelt on one knee, lowered his head, and expressed his attitude through his actions: "The Tiger Cavalry of Gaoyang County will follow your lead, sir."
Next came Dragon Rider Chenming, and finally County Commandant Pang Hai.
Suddenly the room was brightly lit, and sunlight streamed through the window again.
The silver-gray figure inside the room naturally disappeared as well.
After the three of them retreated together, everything around them suddenly became somewhat blurry. Zhou Jing, who had been standing in the corner of the room pretending to be a statue, finally looked up: "Dragon God Weapon?"
"What's so surprising? The Prime Minister supports us, so naturally some people want to kill us. It's just better to be prepared."
014 said calmly.
"What do you need me to do?"
Zhou Jing asked.
"No need. You are not a permanent force in Gaoyang County, so I cannot rely on your strength for this purge."
Otherwise, this trip would be meaningless.
Just keep an eye on things from the sidelines. While the Dragon God Soldier is incredibly powerful, he's ultimately a puppet; he has plenty of strength but lacks tact and strategy.
"Because of you, many more people have died in Gaoyang County. Don't let me down."
Zhou Jing said slowly.
"I can't guarantee that."
014 recalled everything he had learned at the Abyss Academy, that unconventional yet fervent flame that could ignite the entire world, and responded softly.