Martial Arts Domination: Start with the Dragon Elephant Prajna Technique-Chapter 39 - Internal Refining Technique of the Five Viscera!
39: Chapter 39: Internal Refining Technique of the Five Viscera!
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39: Chapter 39: Internal Refining Technique of the Five Viscera!
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The bandits lurking outside Black Goose City have brought untold suffering to the local people.
Four towns and thirteen villages outside Black Goose City have to cut corners and save just to pay protection fees each year, and those who refuse would face burning, killing, and looting.
Even when constables from the government office went to deal with them, they could only return without success, leaving the people of more than ten areas to suffer unspeakably and bear it in silence.
Now, this bandit leader in front of me actually says he is a man of Lord Gao, the County Magistrate of Black Goose City, Gao Wusheng!
Rage surged in Qin Zheng’s heart as he spoke again, “Are you saying that all of you bandits are Lord Gao’s men?!”
Zhang Xiuwen quickly nodded, “Exactly, the siege on Black Goose City this time was also ordered by Lord Gao himself.”
As he spoke, a ruthless look flashed in his eyes.
“He didn’t tell me that a master like you would show up, just that a monk would make a move, and I was to pretend to flee in defeat with my men at the right moment.”
“It seems Gao Wusheng wants to use you to get rid of me!
Since he’s unkind, don’t blame me for being unrighteous!”
A monk?
Is it Wuchang, the monk from Rebirth Temple?
Is he also involved in clandestine dealings with the County Magistrate?
Various thoughts churned in Qin Zheng’s mind.
“Young hero, if you spare me this time, I’ll tell you all about the things Gao Wusheng has done over the years!”
“I…”
He was speaking in a flurry when suddenly he stopped.
Immediately after, the bandit leader’s eyes rolled back, his body began to tremble as if someone was choking him and he couldn’t breathe.
Such an abnormal condition instantly caused Qin Zheng’s mind to tighten and he became alert.
Meanwhile, Zhang Xiuwen stretched out his hands towards Qin Zheng, barely managing to say, “Save…
me…”
With those words spoken, his body suddenly stopped shaking, and his breathing rapidly declined, clearly beyond saving.
Seeing this, Qin Zheng did not hesitate and immediately took a step forward, slashing out with his Ghost Head Greatsword.
In an instant, blood gushed like a fountain, and a severed head rolled on the ground.
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Merit accomplished!
Whish!
Whish!
Whish!…
Those silenced Divine Archers once again drew their bows and aimed their arrows at Qin Zheng.
Hmph!
A cold light flickered in Qin Zheng’s eyes as he stepped forcefully, his figure slipping like a shadow into the nearby forest.
With his current sense of Mental Induction, he had already guessed the rough direction of the arrows given the numerous shots the archers had sent towards him.
Once he entered the forest, with the layers of trees as cover, the number of arrows aimed at him greatly diminished.
Moments later, accompanied by several panicked screams, the arrows completely stopped.
A few breaths later, Qin Zheng emerged from the forest ahead of a lean man, reappearing in front of the headless corpse of the bandit leader, Zhang Xiuwen.
It is said that in the southern lands there is a tribe in Miaojiang, which is exceedingly adept at raising and refining gu poisons.
Zhang Xiuwen’s condition just now closely resembled a gu poison outbreak.
It must have been the method Gao Wusheng used to control him.
And now, his change of heart revealing Gao Wusheng’s affairs had triggered the gu poison, leading to his death.
Realizing this, Qin Zheng’s expression became solemn.
The waters in Black Goose City are apparently deeper than I imagined!
However, as long as I am strong enough, no matter the scheme, in the face of absolute power, it will be futile!
Qin Zheng then poked the corpse with his Ghost Head Greatsword to make sure there was nothing unusual before he began to search the body.
A few silver pieces, some silver notes, a Mutton Fat Jade Vase containing pills, and beyond that, nothing else.
Qin Zheng slightly furrowed his brow.
It seemed that the opponent had not carried the Inner Strength manual on their person.
He stood up, realizing that if it wasn’t on their person, it was very likely hidden in their lair!
This was the first time Qin Zheng had obtained information related to Inner Strength.
Regardless of whether Zhang Xiuwen’s words were true or not, he had to personally verify and search for himself!
With that thought, he picked up Zhang Xiuwen’s corpse and carelessly threw it into the woods.
With the scent of blood to attract them, it wouldn’t be long before wild beasts came to gnaw on the body.
Immediately after, Qin Zheng turned to look at the Archer whom he had hit with a Black Evil Palm and said, “Lead me to your lair, and I will spare your life.”
At that moment, the Archer’s face was filled with despair; having experienced the agony of the Black Evil Palm for just an instant, he was already in unbearable pain.
Upon hearing Qin Zheng’s words, a glimmer of hope suddenly appeared in his eyes.
“Is what you say true, hero?!”
Qin Zheng nodded slightly and commanded, “Lead the way!”
When he had struck earlier, he had already anticipated the possibility of not finding the Inner Strength on Zhang Xiuwen’s person.
Therefore, when he struck at the Archers, he intentionally spared one of their lives, afflicting him with the Black Evil Palm to prevent him from moving at will.
His intent was to have him lead the way to the bandits’ lair.
As the pair traversed mountains and valleys, although the Archer was not very skilled in martial arts, he was at the level of the Skin Refinement Realm.
Moving through the mountain wilderness, he was also quite swift.
In less than half an hour, they arrived at a stockade located deep within the mountains.
Since most of the bandits had gone to attack Black Goose City today, there were only women and children in the stockade.
When they saw the arrival of Qin Zheng, expressions of vigilance appeared on their faces.
“Take me to Zhang Xiuwen’s residence.”
Qin Zheng didn’t bother with these people and spoke directly.
Since Zhang Xiuwen was one of Gao Wusheng’s men, after his death, Gao Wusheng would surely send someone to investigate the situation.
He needed to act quickly, to find the Inner Strength and leave before Gao Wusheng’s men arrived.
Under the Archer’s guidance, Qin Zheng soon arrived at Zhang Xiuwen’s dwelling.
“This is where Chief Zhang resides.
Without his orders, no one is allowed to approach,” the Archer said with a pale face, trembling.
The power of the Black Evil Palm was once again eroding his body, causing excruciating pain.
Qin Zheng nodded.
It was a loft located in the depths of the stockade.
As he walked in, his eyes met decorations of various animal pelts.
He slightly furrowed his brows and then let his senses loose, beginning to carefully search the room.
Bed, desk, floor…
Qin Zheng searched everywhere, and only after flipping over the bed did he notice signs of a loose floorboard.
Upon lifting the floorboard, he discovered a passage leading downward.
Qin Zheng’s eyes immediately lit up, and he promptly stooped to enter the passage.
Below was a small room filled with boxes of Gold, Silver, and Jewels, as well as various paintings and calligraphy.
Aside from collecting ‘protection money’ from the surrounding towns and villages, these bandits frequently plundered merchant caravans, amassing enormous wealth.
Although the sight was staggering, Qin Zheng’s current interest was not in the riches.
His gaze swept around the room until he spotted a jade box on a shelf.
He hurried over, took the jade box down, and opened it.
Inside lay a thin booklet with a few bold characters on it.
The “Internal Refining Technique of the Five Viscera”!
