Chapter 224 - 220: The Liu Family’s Guest Advisor Gao
Chapter 220: The Liu Family’s Honored Guest Elder Gao
CLANG! The cry of a sword rang out, as clear and bright as a dragon’s roar.
The Cyan Blade Treasure Sword flew from its sheath. An inexplicable gale whipped through the forest, sweeping up fallen leaves. The greenery reflected off the blade, casting out streaks of jade light that bathed Ye Xing’s face in a green glow, his killing intent palpable and chilling.
As the saying goes, one move is all it takes to know an expert’s skill.
The moment Ye Xing’s Cyan Blade Treasure Sword left its sheath, an ominous premonition flooded the two thugs’ minds. By the time the sword lunged toward them, their faces had twisted in horror.
They wanted to retreat, but it was too late. With a flash of its blade, the Cyan Blade Treasure Sword had already swept them into its path.
CLANG! PING! PANG!
Flashes of sword and saber light flickered incessantly. Ye Xing, fighting one against two, was not at a disadvantage in the slightest. In fact, he completely suppressed the two thugs, leaving them scrambling to defend themselves and barely clinging to life.
’Damn it, we’re all at the Sixth Realm, so how is that kid so strong? Two on one, and they still can’t beat him. I thought this would be an easy score, but it looks like I picked the wrong person to mess with. My best bet is to get out of here.’
As Liu Zhiping watched from the side, his eyes darted around. He quickly turned and began to sneak away into the woods.
’Trying to run?’ A slight smile curved Ye Xing’s lips as he glanced at the stealthily retreating Liu Zhiping. The Sword Techniques in his hand suddenly changed as he unleashed his Gale Sword Skill with full force. WHOOSH! The Cyan Blade Treasure Sword howled like a fierce wind.
SQUELCH! SQUELCH!
A flash of sword light streaked past, slitting both of their throats. With a spray of blood, the two thugs collapsed.
Ye Xing activated his Lightweight Wind Shadow Step, transforming into a green shadow as he pursued the fleeing Liu Zhiping into the woods.
The Wind Shadow Step was an Earth-tier Middle-grade Manual, and Ye Xing had cultivated it to the cusp of Minor Achievement, making him incredibly fast. Liu Zhiping’s Lightweight Skill was far inferior. In less than two breaths, the distance between them had closed to around ten meters.
Seeing he was about to be caught, Liu Zhiping was scared out of his wits. "Help! Patriarch! Elders! Are you there? Come save me!"
"Don’t kill me! Spare my life! You can’t kill me! The Liu Family is a great family in Biluo City, and we’re very powerful. Our Patriarch, Elders, and Guest Minister Guardians are all nearby. If you dare kill me, you won’t live to tell the tale!" Liu Zhiping was drenched in sweat, shouting frantically as he fled for his life, "Elder Guardians, are you there? Someone’s trying to kill me!"
Suddenly, at that very moment—
"Who is in the forest? What’s going on?"
A powerful voice boomed from the distance, so loud it shook the branches and leaves, causing them to rustle and fall in droves.
There was a WHOOSH as a figure skimmed through the air, stepping on branches and leaves. With a mid-air flip, a flash of green landed nearby.
He was a middle-aged man in a green robe. Tucked into his sash was a Seven-Section Long Iron Whip, covered in sharp, terrifying barbs.
"Guest advisor Gao, it’s you! This is great!" Liu Zhiping was ecstatic. He quickly said with reverence, "Guest advisor Gao, hurry and kill that kid for me." He then turned to point at Ye Xing, his face a mask of smug ferocity. "Haha, you’re dead, kid! Our guest advisor Gao is a top expert on the Wind and Cloud List! You’re dead!"
"Martial Arts Sixth Realm!" The green-robed man’s eyes were fixed on Ye Xing, filled with utter shock.
"Yes, he’s at the Martial Arts Sixth Realm Cultivation, but his combat power is a little too strong. He already killed two of my Liu Family’s Sixth Realm guards. Guest advisor Gao, hurry and kill him!" Liu Zhiping urged.
"Shut up!"
A cold shout exploded through the air. The green-robed man violently swung his Iron Whip, and the air crackled as the tip of the whip cut through it like a sharp blade.
SQUELCH!
A spray of blood flew out. Liu Zhiping’s pupils contracted violently, his eyes filled with confusion as he clutched his throat with both hands. Blood gushed out, more and more, seeping through his fingers and staining his hands red. THUD. Liu Zhiping’s body fell stiffly to the ground, his eyes wide open, unable to rest in peace. To his last breath, he couldn’t understand why the Liu Family’s guest advisor Gao had killed him instead of the boy opposite them.
The forest fell silent. A gentle breeze rustled by, and leaves drifted down.
"Gao Zhisong, long time no see," Ye Xing said with a faint smile, looking at the green-robed man opposite him.
The green-robed man was none other than the top expert from the Wind and Cloud List, Seven-Snake Centipede Whip Gao Zhisong. Ye Xing was truly surprised to encounter him here. Back then, Gao Zhisong had been severely injured and brought under Ye Xing’s control with the Heart-Devouring Gu King. However, Gao Zhisong had not submitted to a mere Little Martial Artist at the Martial Arts Second and Third Realms like Ye Xing. An expert had their pride; until Ye Xing reached the Martial Arts Seventh Realm, he would not serve him.
"This subordinate pays his respects to his Master!"
Seven-Snake Centipede Whip Gao Zhisong’s eyes were still filled with amazement. Coming back to his senses, he immediately walked over to Ye Xing, knelt on one knee, and cupped his fists.
"Master?" A smile touched Ye Xing’s lips. He sounded a little surprised. "So you’re finally willing to call me Master. If I recall, our agreement was that you would only willingly serve me after I reached the Martial Arts Seventh Realm within three years."
"Master’s Cultivation has progressed at a divine speed," Seven-Snake Centipede Whip Gao Zhisong said, his gaze full of awe. "At this rate, forget three years—you probably won’t even need half a year to break into the Martial Arts Seventh Realm."
’Ye Xing’s Cultivation speed is truly the fastest I’ve ever seen. I remember when he left last time, he was just a Qi Cultivation Stage Martial Artist at the Martial Arts Second and Third Realms. How much time has passed since then, and he’s already a Late-stage of Qi Gathering Martial Artist at the Martial Arts Sixth Realm? At this speed, given time, he’ll absolutely have a chance to break through to the Innate Realm within three years at most.’
Such potential left Gao Zhisong breathless with admiration, and he was now thoroughly convinced in his heart.
While others might be astonished by Ye Xing’s Cultivation speed, Ye Xing himself wasn’t surprised at all. First, his innate talent and comprehension were already excellent. Furthermore, the Internal Cultivation Method he practiced was the Innate Skill. Ye Xing didn’t know the specific grade of the Innate Skill that Tantai Mengxue had given him, but he was certain it was at the level of a Celestial Skill Treasure Manual. On top of that, he had the abundant Primordial Qi provided by the Thunder Heart Spring Wood and the Purple Light Teleportation Gate, as well as the aid of Miracle Elixirs like the Eight Treasures Profound Spirit Pill. With all these cultivation resources at his disposal, he ranked among the very top, even across the entire Martial Arts Continent.
Combined with his tireless, round-the-clock Cultivation, it could be said that achieving such explosive progress was not a coincidence, but an inevitability.
"Alright, lose the shocked expression and get up," Ye Xing said, his gaze shifting as his voice grew serious. "Right, what exactly is happening on this Biluo Mountain? Why did the Liu Family of Biluo City seal it off? And how did you end up here, serving as an Honored Guest Elder for the Liu Family?"