SWDnovel Chapter 128 I, Zhao Qianyang, am back again!
Chapter 128 I, Zhao Qianyang, am back again!
Chapter 128 I, Zhao Qianyang, am back.
In the dense forest, Zhao Mingxu was running frantically, using every ounce of strength he had.
"Chu Xuan! Chu Xuan!"
He gritted his teeth, cursing under his breath!
You're supposed to be a powerful expert in the Gang Realm, and instead of focusing on your career and becoming a genius on the Wind and Cloud Ranking, you're just holed up in the Hundred Beast Garden as a junior manager!
This is absolutely outrageous!
He knew Chu Xuan was a master of the Gang Jin realm, so how could he possibly dare to make a move against him?
Whoosh!
Just as he was lost in thought, his vision suddenly blurred, and then a figure appeared about ten feet in front of him, blocking his way!
It was Chu Xuan!
Zhao Mingxu's heart sank to the bottom.
He thought that with his improved lightness skill, even if he was no match for Chu Xuan, he could still gain some distance by escaping first. As long as he reached the main road, he would have a chance to survive!
Now he finally understood why Chu Xuan ran away as soon as he saw them!
It's not out of fear, it's to prevent this situation from happening again!
Zhao Mingxu didn't say any nonsense about begging for mercy; he turned and ran away.
The next moment, he saw Chu Xuan leap over him with ease and block his way again!
"It was you! You were the one who ambushed and killed me that day?"
Zhao Mingxu's eyes widened as he stared at Chu Xuan in shock.
This time, he finally saw Chu Xuan's movement technique clearly. It was the same movement technique that the man who had been robbing him in the black market that day, just like him, and who was about to eat him too!
"Unexpected, isn't it? Surprised, isn't it?" Chu Xuan asked with great interest.
Zhao Mingxu's face darkened. "My father won't let you get away with this either!"
"rest assured!"
Chu Xuan said indifferently, "If Zhao Qianyang comes back alive, I will soon send him to reunite with you brothers! A family should be together!"
Boom!
The next moment, Chu Xuan moved immediately, reaching out to grab Zhao Mingxu from a distance.
A giant hand of qi instantly materialized, gripping Zhao Mingxu like a chick in its grasp!
With screams of agony, Zhao Mingxu's bones broke under the strain, and then with a bang, his entire body exploded into a cloud of blood mist!
After rummaging through his tattered clothes and finding a package, Chu Xuan turned and disappeared into the dense forest.
As evening fell, Chu Xuan returned to his residence in the Hundred Beasts Garden and began to take stock of the harvest.
This harvest was quite substantial!
He could make a fortune from just one marrow-cleansing lotus root.
However, this thing can no longer be brought to light, it's useless to him now, and he can't possibly put it up for auction. He hasn't figured out what to do with it yet, so he can only leave it for now.
Jin Shitai and Zhao Mingxu didn't have many contribution points, probably because they bought the Marrow Cleansing Lotus Root; together they only had about a thousand contribution points.
In addition, there were a few bottles of small Qi-cultivating pills, which were not of great value to Chu Xuan, who had already broken through to the Gang Jin realm.
Finally, Chu Xuan's gaze fell on the secret manual on the Golden Stone Platform.
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This is a palm technique that combines offense and defense, called the Mysterious Jade Hand!
It emphasizes using jade as its form and steel as its structure.
When one reaches the minor mastery level, one can tear apart black iron with bare hands and withstand spiritual weapons without any damage! When one reaches the major mastery level, one's palm energy can travel a hundred feet away from the body, transforming into a huge jade-colored palm print that can shatter mountains and sever rivers from a distance.
Chu Xuan didn't delay and immediately began to study it carefully.
After memorizing all the information, the information about the Mysterious Jade Hand finally appeared on the panel.
[Energy Value: 753/10000]
【Mysterious Jade Hand - Beginner Level (0/10000)】
For the next few days, Chu Xuan stayed in the Hundred Beasts Garden and did not go out. He devoted all his energy to cultivating the Xuan Jade Hand and occasionally killed some strange beasts in the garden in his spare time.
Now that he has broken through to the Gang Jin level, these strange beasts are at most at the third level, so killing them is naturally a piece of cake.
He also asked Wen Wan to sell the section of lotus root that he had been using to cleanse his marrow, and he eventually earned 4,800 contribution points.
This price is naturally much lower than the auction price of Wanbaolou.
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However, Chu Xuan was already very satisfied.
If you were to exchange it with a sect, you could only get a maximum of three thousand contribution points.
Wen Wan has already helped him sell it for a high price!
At this point, Chu Xuan's essence value had reached the ten thousand mark. Furthermore, having broken through to the Gang Jin realm, he was no longer considered weak!
After more than half a year in the Xuan Yang Sect, I have finally managed to establish myself!
However, the only drawback was the speed at which his essence value accumulated, which he was very dissatisfied with.
I used to think that becoming the manager of three beast gardens would provide me with a constant supply of essence points, but now I realize that it's not enough at all!
Putting everything else aside, the Eight Desolate Prison Suppression Technique alone requires 100,000 experience points.
If we just rely on killing strange beasts, how long would it take?
Moreover, the other martial arts techniques and cultivation methods he practices are also major consumers of resources!
Not enough money!
It's simply not enough!
"I wish I could be the manager of the zoo!"
Chu Xuan thought to himself with longing.
But that's simply impossible!
Unless he becomes an inner disciple.
"Is Junior Brother Chu here?"
Just as Chu Xuan was pondering, a voice suddenly came from outside the door.
Chu Xuan pushed open the door and came out, only to see two men walking towards him.
Chu Xuan recognized the speaker; it was Su Chunfeng, the manager of the No. 7 Beast Park, who was also his neighbor.
Chu Xuan had met him a few times. When he was promoted to the head of three animal parks, the other party came to congratulate him and presented him with a gift.
"Junior Brother Chu, this is Senior Brother Qian Yao, the manager of Beast Garden No. 5. Senior Brother Qian was on a mission outside before, so you haven't met him yet," Su Chunfeng introduced.
"So it's Senior Brother Qian who has graced us with his presence. Greetings to both of you senior brothers." Chu Xuan cupped his hands in greeting as he welcomed them in.
Qian Yao smiled and said, "I've heard before that a genius has emerged from our Beast Garden. I've wanted to come and see him for a long time, but I'm often away on missions, or you're not around."
"Brother Qian, you're joking. My skills are hardly those of a genius," Chu Xuan said modestly, shaking his head.
After exchanging pleasantries, Qian Yao revealed his purpose for coming.
"Junior Brother Chu, to be honest, I've come to ask for your help. I'm about to take the inner sect assessment, and I'd like to ask for your assistance. Don't worry, Junior Brother Chu, once I've entered the inner sect, I will surely repay you handsomely!" Qian Yao said solemnly.
Please help yourself?
Chu Xuan was speechless.
Do I know you that well?
"I wonder what Senior Brother Qian's assessment task is?" Chu Xuan asked with a slight hesitation.
Qian Yao said, "Go to the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range and capture a cub of a fourth-tier exotic beast! But Junior Brother Chu, don't worry, I already have a lead on this matter, and I'm just missing a prodigy like you to join us."
"Junior Brother Chu helped me this time, so once I enter the inner sect, I will naturally take care of you. When you participate in the inner sect assessment, I, as your senior brother, will definitely do my best to help you!"
Good guy!
Chu Xuan sneered inwardly upon hearing this.
If he were close to Qian Yao, he wouldn't have accepted the invitation.
The two sides only met for the first time today, and when Chu Xuan was promoted, the other party did not show any appreciation. Now, however, they are asking for help!
This is like offering no real benefits, just drawing a pie in the sky and expecting everyone to go all out for him!
Seriously, getting something for nothing!
"I'm sorry, Senior Brother Qian, my strength is too weak to be of any help. I won't drag you down," Chu Xuan said, shaking his head.
Are fourth-tier beasts so easy to catch?
Since it is a cub, it means that there is likely an adult fourth-tier beast guarding it.
If a martial artist of the Transformation Realm were to encounter this, it would be tantamount to courting death.
Although Chu Xuan has broken through to the Gang Jin level, there is no need for him to take this risk!
The main problem is that he and Qian Yao are not really familiar with each other!
The other party wasn't sincere at all, just talking nonsense and trying to trick him into risking his life. Did they really think he was a fool?
Qian Yao was clearly surprised that Chu Xuan would refuse so directly, and his expression looked somewhat unnatural.
Su Chunfeng, standing nearby, frowned and said, "Junior Brother Chu, we are all fellow disciples and in the same beast garden, so we should help each other. Besides, Senior Brother Qian has a great chance of entering the inner sect. Once he enters the inner sect, it will also be of help to us."
Chu Xuan glanced at Su Chunfeng.
Based on our previous interactions, Su Chunfeng seems to be a kind and honest person, and he must have been sincere in saying those words.
"I understand what Senior Brother Su means. I also want to help Senior Brother Qian, but unfortunately I have only recently entered the Transformation Realm and there is really nothing I can do to help," Chu Xuan said, shaking his head.
"It's alright!"
Qian Yao quickly regained his smile and continued, "Since Junior Brother Chu has concerns, I won't insist. However, even if Junior Brother Chu cannot go in person, he can still be of help."
To be honest, my weapon is a bit lacking, and I was just about to go to the Divine Weapon Pavilion to exchange it for a more suitable one. Unfortunately, I only have a limited number of contribution points, so I have no choice but to shamelessly ask Junior Brother Chu to borrow some!
He stared intently at Chu Xuan: "This time, Junior Brother Chu won't refuse me again, will he?"
Chu Xuan suddenly realized something.
It turns out that asking for my help was a pretense; their real intention was to borrow contribution points!
They've come here to freeload!
Su Chunfeng was taken aback by Qian Yao's words, then nodded and said truthfully, "If Senior Brother Qian had a suitable weapon, he would indeed be more confident in completing the mission."
Chu Xuan, too lazy to continue with the pretense, said indifferently, "I'm sorry to disappoint Senior Brother Qian, I don't have any extra contribution points on hand!"
The first time they came to my door, they didn't even bring a gift, and they immediately asked to borrow money!
To avoid being refused, he even brought along Su Chunfeng, this honest man.
That's a brilliant plan!
Although he wasn't familiar with Qian Yao, he knew some information about him.
As far as he knew, Qian Yao was from a second-rate family in Lingxiao Prefecture. Although they were not as powerful as the Liu family, to which Liu Chengzhi belonged, they were still very strong!
Instead of asking my family for help, they're trying to borrow my contribution points. They're clearly trying to get something for nothing!
Qian Yao's smile faltered.
He didn't expect Chu Xuan to be so unyielding, and his face turned somewhat ugly as he said, "Junior Brother Chu, isn't what you're saying a bit fake?"
We all heard you made a fortune on your last mission! We're all fellow disciples, can't you even help with this small favor?
Chu Xuan sneered inwardly, but he didn't want to completely break ties with Qian Yao.
He said calmly, "To be honest, I did earn some contribution points thanks to Senior Sister Wen. But Senior Brother Qian arrived too late, and I had already exchanged those contribution points for pills."
He didn't believe that Qian Yao would be shameless enough to ask him for pills.
If that's the case, Chu Xuan will no longer give him face!
Upon hearing this, Qian Yao's face turned completely cold.
"Since Junior Brother Chu is unwilling to help, then forget it!"
Qian Yao snorted coldly, "I hope Junior Brother Chu won't regret this! Although you broke through to the Transformation Realm within half a year, which shows some talent, don't forget, those who can make it onto the Ranking List are the true geniuses! If you want to enter the inner sect in the future, without anyone's help, it's almost impossible!"
"Then you don't need to worry about it, Senior Brother," Chu Xuan said calmly.
Qian Yao sneered, said no more, and turned to leave.
Su Chunfeng stood there, watching Qian Yao's figure disappear, and sighed, "Junior Brother Chu, why are you doing this? Senior Brother Qian still has a great chance of entering the inner sect! If you don't help him now, once he enters the inner sect, not only will you lose a great help, but you might also incur Senior Brother Qian's wrath. It's really unwise!"
Chu Xuan glanced at him and said, "Senior Brother Su, are you going to help Senior Brother Qian hunt fourth-tier beast cubs?"
"That's right!"
Su Chunfeng nodded and continued to persuade him, "Junior Brother Chu, we have no power or influence. If we want to achieve anything in martial arts, we can't do without the help of a benefactor. Senior Brother Qian is an opportunity for us!"
Everyone has their own ambitions!
Chu Xuan shook his head and said, "Fourth-tier beast cubs are not so easy to catch. I can only wish Senior Brother Su all the best."
He didn't say much, because he wasn't that familiar with Su Chunfeng.
If you do everything in your power to help Qian Yao at this moment, and you get injured or die, you won't even have the chance to participate in the inner sect assessment in the future!
Rather than placing his hopes on others, Chu Xuan wanted to take control of his own destiny!
Moreover, Qian Yao, an outer disciple who hasn't even broken through to the Gang Jin level, isn't qualified to mentor him.
Su Chunfeng shook his head and said no more.
In the evening, the setting sun hangs on the branches.
At the entrance of Xuan Yang Sect, several gatekeepers were chatting idly, waiting for their shift to be changed.
A person was yawning, glancing at the distance out of the corner of their eye, when they suddenly froze!
From afar, a huge, ferocious beast could be seen slowly emerging from the mountains and forests.
Its entire body was crimson red, its fur was tinged with faint flames, its body shape resembled a tiger, but it was several times larger than a tiger, and it had a face that looked like a human but was extremely ferocious.
Two snow-white fangs curved upwards, sharp as blades, stained with charred blood.
"It's the fourth-tier beast, Crimson Flame Thunder—"
The disciple recognized the strange beast at a glance and instinctively wanted to shout!
"enemy--!!"
But before he could utter the second word, his voice abruptly stopped, as if an invisible hand had choked his throat.
The others followed the gaze and froze in surprise.
That ferocious and terrifying crimson lightning bolt did not come on its own; rather, it was forcibly carried on someone's shoulder.
The enormous body almost completely obscured the figure of the person who came, and only a pair of legs covered in blood and dust could be seen stepping on the mountain path.
As he drew closer, everyone was able to see what he looked like.
His sect robes were torn to shreds, his upper body was naked, and his body was covered with wounds of varying depths, with layers of scabs forming.
His left eye was sunken in, leaving only a bloody hole; even the eyeball was gone. Only his right eye remained sharp as a knife, exuding a ruthless ferocity that seemed to have crawled out of the bloodbath of Mount Toku.
"Zhao—Deacon Zhao?"
One of the gatekeepers spoke with some uncertainty.
Bang~!
Ignoring the astonished gatekeepers, Zhao Qianyang threw the corpse of Chi Yanlei from his shoulder onto the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
He gazed at the mountain gate, took a greedy breath, and his face was full of enjoyment!
I, Zhao Qianyang, am back!