Chapter 439 - 438: Godslaying Technique
More than a month had passed since Qin Ya moved to the Thirty-Six Peaks.
His life during this time had been quite leisurely. He would occasionally set up a Void Spirit Awakening God Array to comprehend its mysteries, and in his spare time, he taught Jing’er Martial Arts.
It was worth noting that Jing’er’s progress was incredibly fast, rivaling even the most lauded prodigies. With Qin Ya at her side, she was advancing by leaps and bounds.
In one month, she had broken through five or six Grades in succession.
She had reached Profound Origin Realm Perfection, just one step away from breaking through to the Earth Element Realm.
And today, Qin Ya received a visitor... Linx Xiaoyun.
"Law Enforcement Envoy Linx, what brings you here?"
Linx Xiaoyun chuckled, took out the wine gourd from his waist, and took a sip. "On these Thirty-Six Peaks, besides me, there’s only you. As a Law Enforcement Envoy, can’t I come to check on my subordinate?"
Hearing this, Qin Ya smiled. He then gazed at the wine gourd in Linx Xiaoyun’s hand, a peculiar glint in his eyes. Seeing this, Linx Xiaoyun shook the gourd and grinned. "Could it be that Little Brother Qin is also a wine lover? How about it? Have a taste."
"Don’t mind if I do."
Qin Ya took the wine gourd. With a pull of his True Essence, a milky-white stream of wine flew from the gourd and floated in the air, emitting waves of fragrant aroma. However, Qin Ya could clearly smell that mixed within the wine’s fragrance were faint traces of medicinal herbs.
"This is... medicinal wine?"
"Oh, Little Brother Qin has a keen eye."
Qin Ya guided the floating wine into his throat. In an instant, a warm current flowed through his entire body. The meridians, flesh, and even the pores of his skin seemed to relax in comfort.
"What a fine medicinal wine."
Even someone like Qin Ya couldn’t help but voice his admiration.
To combine medicinal herbs and wine so perfectly... to others, the difficulty would be no different than refining a Ninth-Grade Elixir—a truly unimaginable feat.
Qin Ya had drunk his fair share of wines, but very few could compare to this one. This gourd of wine alone could be considered priceless.
"Haha, so you’re a wine lover too, Little Brother. Excellent."
Linx Xiaoyun laughed heartily, then took out several more flasks of different designs. He placed them in front of Qin Ya and said, "Brother Qin, try these as well."
Qin Ya didn’t stand on ceremony and tried them one by one.
A jade-green liquid, brimming with the aura of life.
A purplish-red liquid that could rapidly heal injuries and restore one’s energy.
A clear, crisp liquid that could stimulate one’s Divine Thought.
Each one drew constant praise from Qin Ya.
And Linx Xiaoyun, as if he had found a kindred spirit, drew Qin Ya into an endless conversation. They discussed the wines and their recipes with such enthusiasm that it seemed Linx Xiaoyun had no intention of leaving until he had said his piece.
"Heh, I never expected that Law Enforcement Envoy Linx would not only be formidable in the Sword Dao but also possess such insight into the Alchemy Dao. It’s truly surprising," Qin Ya said with admiration.
Hearing this, a flicker of reminiscence passed through Linx Xiaoyun’s eyes. He said, "Actually, I wasn’t the one who invented these medicinal wines. It was a good friend of mine."
"Oh, Law Enforcement Envoy Linx’s friend..."
"He has already passed away."
"My apologies."
Qin Ya said apologetically. At the same time, he felt a sense of regret in his heart. ’For someone with such insight into the Alchemy Dao to pass away like this... it was truly a lamentable loss.’
"Come, follow me."
Linx Xiaoyun sighed, then his figure flickered and he shot up into the sky.
Qin Ya smiled at Jing’er, who was off to the side, and said, "Jing’er, sword practice."
Jing’er pouted unhappily, but she still obediently picked up her longsword. Forming a Sword Pointing sign with her fingers, she began practicing nearby. Only after seeing this did Qin Ya follow Linx Xiaoyun.
The two arrived at a cliff. Lush trees grew everywhere, and the ground was covered in light red, chrysanthemum-like flowers that exuded a charming wine fragrance.
This was Wine Yeast Grass, which naturally carried the scent of wine.
And amidst the sea of flowers, a solitary grave stood, looking somewhat desolate.
On the bronze headstone before the grave, the words were carved... My Friend, Lin Mochou.
The characters were carved deep into the headstone. Between the strokes, a sharp and enduring Sword Intent lingered. Qin Ya could sense that this Sword Intent was precisely Linx Xiaoyun’s.
Gazing at the lonely grave, Qin Ya remained silent.
Linx Xiaoyun walked to the front of the lonely grave, took out the wine gourd from his waist, and poured the wine into three large bowls placed before the grave. He said softly, "Old friend, I’ve come to see you."
Qin Ya watched quietly from the side as Linx Xiaoyun spoke. "He’s the friend I told you about. The medicinal wine recipes were all developed by him. Back then, he asked me to brew them with him. Later, we took a mission together. We never expected to be ambushed by fourteen Kings along the way. He died in battle protecting me so I could escape. Not even his bones remained. I was the only one who returned, so I built this cenotaph for him. It took three years, but these medicinal wines are finally ready. It’s just a shame... the scenery is the same, but the people are gone. Drinking alone, it just lacks a certain flavor."
"Speaking of which, you’re actually somewhat similar to him."
"He died back then to protect me, and you were also willing to act as a decoy for your companion. He comprehended the mysteries of slaughter and was shrouded in killing intent; ten years ago, he was even given the name ’White-Robed Blood Butcher,’ yet he was able to hold onto his true self. You slaughtered the Blood Nether Association’s strongholds and are also a decisive and ruthless person, yet you too have not lost your way. This is one of the reasons you were able to join the Thirty-Six Peaks."
Hearing this, Qin Ya couldn’t help but feel a newfound respect for the person commemorated by the lonely grave.
"At the time, I had been tagged with a Divine Thought Mark. If I had stayed with my companion, it would have been unwise. Besides, with my speed, I was confident I could escape. My choice back then was made more for the sake of survival. Elder Mo Chou is the one who was truly noble and righteous to the core. Compared to him, I feel ashamed."
"Perhaps," Linx Xiaoyun said faintly.
Suddenly, Qin Ya seemed to think of something and asked, "Back when Law Enforcement Envoy Linx and Elder Lin were on that mission together, who were the ones who attacked you?"
"There were fourteen Kings. Thirteen of them have already paid for their crimes."
"There’s one left. It took me ten years to find just a tiny clue to his identity, but I’ve never been able to find his whereabouts."
"Who?"
"One of the Twelve Blood Evils of the Blood Nether Association, Yunnan Tian!"
The Twelve Blood Evils of the Blood Nether Association had mysterious origins and unknown identities. Linx Xiaoyun had spent ten years and deployed countless resources, both in manpower and materials, just to learn the identity of this enemy. Yet he still had no clue to his whereabouts. This had always been a regret weighing on his heart.
"All these years, this matter has been a thorn in my heart. Until I pull it out, I cannot be at peace, let alone serve as a Law Enforcement Elder."
At this point, Qin Ya finally gained some understanding of Linx Xiaoyun.
"Right, I observed that one of your mysterious techniques is composed of pure destructive power, somewhat similar to the mysteries of slaughter. I have a Mysterious Technique that Mo Chou left behind. It might be of some help to you. Take it."
Linx Xiaoyun took out a Jade Scroll and tossed it to Qin Ya.
Qin Ya caught it. With a flicker of his Divine Thought, he probed the Jade Scroll. An inexplicable wave of understanding surfaced in his mind. Its name was... the Godslaying Technique!!