Chapter 1634 - 610: Skinning (Part 3)
Now that it’s known, perhaps Xing Ru Hai is somewhat connected to the Jinglong Association.
That changes everything.
Moreover, abducting Xing Ru Hai is not the same as getting embroiled in the Xing family’s troubles.
Attempting it might not be a bad idea.
A figure suddenly appeared on a rooftop.
Only to see a silhouette leaning quietly on the rooftop, coldly observing the surroundings.
Su Mo looked twice and couldn’t help but cough lightly.
The figure was startled at once, then fled like a shadow in the night towards the distance.
She only stopped after flying over two roofs, turning back to look.
The next moment, this shadow gracefully returned.
Glaring at Su Mo:
"Was it fun?"
"It was fun."
Su Mo nodded, taking out a flying knife from his bosom:
"Miss Yu enjoys playing, and I also enjoy it, returning the favor."
Yu Lingxin took a deep breath, received the flying knife back from Su Mo, and put it into her bosom:
"Brother Su, your martial arts are becoming more and more unfathomable."
"It’s fine, it’s fine."
Su Mo smiled slightly:
"Miss Yu, did you discover anything?"
A few casual exchanges were made; now was not the time for chit-chat.
Su Mo directly moved on to the main topic.
"Follow me."
As Yu Lingxin’s words fell, her figure flashed, bounding towards the Xing family’s estate.
Her Qinggong was strange and exquisite.
Light as a shadow, coming and going swiftly, all in silence.
Rushing towards the Xing estate recklessly, she, of course, wouldn’t be discovered, as it was a payback for Su Mo startling her just now.
Checking if he had the ability to keep up with her.
Looking back occasionally, Su Mo was nowhere to be seen.
Only a gust of wind seemed to wander beside her.
Pausing in surprise, she was hesitant about whether to go back and assist.
Then Su Mo’s voice came to her ears:
"Miss Yu, why have you stopped?"
"..."
Yu Lingxin’s heart tightened: "Where are you?"
The next moment, the wind disappeared, and Su Mo’s figure stood before Yu Lingxin:
"Right here."
Yu Lingxin quietly looked at Su Mo twice:
"Sometimes I really suspect, did you find some kind of divine skill secret from Da Xuan’s Armory.
"Otherwise, how on earth did you practice your martial arts..."
"The Mysterious Mechanism isn’t entirely found; how could I get into Da Xuan’s Armory?"
Su Mo gently shook his head: "Miss Yu, time is of the essence, let’s continue."
"Okay."
After this incident, Yu Lingxin had let go of her thought of ’revenge’, leading Su Mo into the Xing estate’s inner courtyard.
Her steps were light, relying on Qinggong and Concealing Breath Skill, she had long scouted the Xing estate thoroughly.
Now, being familiar with the way, she led Su Mo to a rooftop.
Pointed downwards and then lifted a tile.
Light shone through, and the two peered inside through the crack in the tiles.
Under the beam sat two people facing each other.
An old man sat with his eyes closed, silent and motionless.
Opposite him sat a young man.
Hands posed, his body seemed wrapped in shadows, swirling with vigorous wind.
Obviously practicing a divine skill.
"Xing Zhan..."
Su Mo looked at Yu Lingxin.
Yu Lingxin seemed a bit surprised:
"You know him?"
Su Mo nodded: "I have some dealings with him..."
Yu Lingxin didn’t ask what the dealings were, only transmitting to Su Mo:
"After sending you the message today, when I returned, this old and young pair were in this room facing each other.
"At first, Xing Ru Hai was healing him.
"Afterwards, as his injuries recovered, he began practicing this martial art.
"But... this martial art apparently isn’t the Xing family’s Twelve Way Storm Blade.
"Moreover, Xing Zhan publicly claims he doesn’t know martial arts.
"Why does Xing Ru Hai hide from everyone and secretly teach a different martial art to Xing Zhan?"
Su Mo gently shook his head.
How could he know about such matters?
He had only seen Xing Zhan’s skills today outside Longevity Pavilion.
He thought Xing Zhan had some fortuitous encounters.
Unexpectedly, Xing Ru Hai taught him?
As this thought occurred, Xing Zhan pressed his palms downward, guiding his breath into his Dantian, the surrounding illusions vanished.
He exhaled a long breath, opened his eyes:
"Grandfather, this Shadow Transformation Divine Skill is indeed powerful.
"Grandson’s injuries are almost fully healed."
"That’s good."
Xing Ru Hai opened his eyes, glanced at him, and smiled slightly:
"Your talent surpasses your father and uncle’s.
"And especially, your uncle’s three sons.
"Xing Ming is pretty much useless, Xing Tao tried to seize the Qingshuang Sword; if he had done it without a trace, it could be considered he had some skill.
"Unfortunately, his assessment of the opponent was insufficient, leading to failure.
"He’ll only go this far.
"Only Xing Tian remains to contend with you.
"But his martial skills are far inferior to yours.
"The future of the Xing family rests on your shoulders, be prepared."
"Grandson understands."
Xing Zhan immediately stood up, bowed respectfully.
Xing Ru Hai smiled slightly:
"Come sit by me."
Xing Zhan hesitated slightly, but nodded and sat down cross-legged in front of Xing Ru Hai, with his back to him.
Xing Ru Hai secretly raised two fingers, using them as a sword, and pressed them onto Xing Zhan’s back.
As he exerted force, Xing Zhan uttered a muffled groan.
"Endure it! If you can’t bear a bit of pain, how can you shoulder the responsibility of the Xing family?"
"Yes..."
Veins bulged on Xing Zhan’s forehead.
He forced himself to withstand the searing pain.
Allowing Xing Ru Hai to trace and press on his back, moving back and forth, it took the time of one incense stick before Xing Ru Hai stopped.
Yu Lingxin watched, puzzled.
Unclear of what was happening?
She looked up at Su Mo, seeing Su Mo frowning.
He was staring intently at Xing Zhan.
Unable to resist asking:
"What’s wrong? Did you notice something?
"What is Xing Ru Hai doing?"
A similar question emerged from Xing Zhan’s mouth:
"Grandfather, every time after I practice, you employ this technique, but I don’t understand its purpose?"
Yu Lingxin was about to hear Xing Ru Hai’s explanation, but Su Mo’s voice came to her ears:
"He is... skinning a human!"