Lord Shenxiu
Chapter 174: Signal (Vote for monthly pass!)

Chapter 174: Chapter 174: Signal (Vote for monthly pass!)

Three days later.

On the bustling street, heroes from across Jianghu arrived, drawn by its reputation.

Gu Qingying found a corner, his eyes filled with bewilderment.

In recent times, although he had unexpectedly dealt with several disciples of the Five Poison Sect, he increasingly felt powerless and saw revenge as an indefinitely distant prospect.

Even disregarding the Five Poison Sect, his direct enemy, Black Widow Hua Miao, was also an Earth List Master!

As for himself, due to his own lineage, he lacked the martial arts of a Grandmaster.

The only treasure he possessed, the Wang Family’s Secret Manual, was like a Heavenly Book to him—completely incomprehensible.

Even if he were to offer it as a reward, Gu Qingying had little confidence in its appeal.

Those capable of killing Black Widow would, at the very least, be Earth List Masters themselves, each with their own martial arts heritage, and might not value the manual.

In fact, when given a choice between the Wang Family’s Secret Manual and the Liangyi Huaji Hand, nine out of ten people in Jianghu would undoubtedly choose the latter, without so much as a second thought.

After all, one is a clear path—one only has to follow the instructions and keep practicing.

On the other hand, the manual seemed like a joke that one couldn’t even be sure was intentional!

This was truly a desperate situation.

Therefore, the current Gu Qingying wandered aimlessly, and upon hearing about the Hidden Dragon Pact, he joined in the excitement.

At this time, although there were many martial artists on the street, they all followed an unspoken rule, leaving the most expansive part of the street clear.

Li Qinghe, clad in blue robes with a long spear on his back, stood silently in waiting.

Inside the inn.

Zhong Shenxiu also prepared to set out.

Although Black Widow had not shown herself these days, likely seeking a place to heal, was it not also appealing to pull down the Hidden Dragon and occupy the first rank on the Human List?

Just as he was stepping out of his room, his expression suddenly changed, and he looked toward the garden in the courtyard.

There, without anyone knowing when, a fiery figure stood smiling mischievously.

She stood there brazenly, yet seemed to have tricked everyone—none of the passing guests or scurrying servants spared her a glance.

This was the hallmark of a Grandmaster—Unity with nature!

After ascending to Grandmaster status, every action was in tune with nature, gradually approaching the state of Unity of Heaven and Man. Each move carried the might of the local environment.

Of course, to truly achieve Unity of Heaven and Man, one must reach the level of a Great Grandmaster, melding the spirit with nature, able to alter heaven and earth with a single thought.

While there’s only a one-word difference between Unity of Body and Nature and Unity of Spirit and Nature, the gap between them is like that between heaven and earth.

This information raced through Zhong Shenxiu’s mind, but all he could think of was how terrifying an Earth List Master, who had merely achieved Unity of Body and Nature, already was!

"Heehee... Sister is in the midst of healing, and to think that such a delightful surprise would come along. Little brother, you’ve only had the secret manual for a few days? Yet you were able to start practicing it. Such a Heavenly Person’s Posture that surfaces only once in a thousand years makes sister unable to uphold her promise. I must ask you to return with me to Miaojiang now, for some proper dotting over."

Hua Miao’s bright red lips parted, uttering words that sent chills down Zhong Shenxiu’s spine.

"Is sister planning to abduct me by force?" Zhong Shenxiu fell silent for a moment, then extended a final gesture of goodwill, "I do not know what the Five Poison Sect plans to do with me, but I have no intention of being an enemy to the Five Poison Sect. How about sister spares me this time?"

"You’re quite astute, aren’t you? Pity, have you ever heard the saying—’Caught in the Jianghu, one cannot control one’s fate’?" Hua Miao’s eyes drooped, "Therefore... it’s out of the question!"

The moment those words fell, her figure lightly advanced, reaching out to grab Zhong Shenxiu.

Zhong Shenxiu suddenly felt that her Qinggong movements, resonating with the local environment, were ’squeezing’ him out, as if to oppose her, a mere Earth List Master, was akin to opposing a small piece of the world itself!

This was a precious experience that not even witnessing numerous Grandmaster duels could offer.

’Last time, Hua Miao indeed showed great restraint.’

Zhong Shenxiu’s thoughts raced, and he turned to run.

This was actually quite dangerous because, with his back exposed, Black Widow Hua Miao only needed to lightly add one palm strike, and his little life would be over.

But Black Widow Hua Miao didn’t make a move, she just lightly lifted her hand, and numerous spider silks spread out, blocking Zhong Shenxiu’s escape route.

This made Zhong Shenxiu understand that, for some reason or concern, the other party really didn’t want to kill him, and even seemed reluctant to harm him.

"Surely you’re not my long-lost sister – that would be too melodramatic. So, do I truly have some great purpose?"

Zhong Shenxiu lifted his foot, his figure flickered, and he shot up onto the rooftop: "Sister, if you keep this up... I’m going to call for help."

"Hehe... go ahead and scream, even if your throat bursts, no one will come to save you."

Black Widow Hua Miao followed unhurriedly, her eyes carrying a cruel intent, as if she were playing a very fun game of chase.

She dared to do so because she had something to rely on.

According to the Five Poison Sect’s intelligence network, Golden Zombie Ximen Cuo had already left Changhe County, and although using ordinary disciples to monitor a Grandmaster who could run faster than a thousand-mile horse seemed somewhat unrealistic, the general location could still be determined.

Moreover, the Imperial Divine Constable Sect’s Tie Xue had just been spotted in the southwest yesterday; it was impossible for him to be here.

Even accounting for the remaining forces of the Divine Constable Sect, the most likely Grandmaster that could be dispatched to Changhe County at this time was at most one!

And it would not be one of the strongest from the Divine Constable Sect!

Relying on such knowledge, Black Widow Hua Miao was confident that she could easily shake off that Grandmaster from the Divine Constable Sect, even if she was carrying a person!

"Then I’ll scream... Help!"

Zhong Shenxiu took a deep breath, his voice resonating far and wide, audible from afar.

On the street below.

Li Qinghe’s eyes suddenly opened wide, a sharp gleam flashing within, as he leaped onto the rooftop.

Gu Qing Ying followed along with the others and did the same, then saw the fleeing Xun Liuyi and that infuriating figure: "Black Widow... Hua Miao!!"

"My god... how did Five Elements Palm provoke Black Widow?"

"This kid is probably done for!"

Instantly, old-timers of the Jianghu began to let out cries and sighs of disbelief.

While Li Qinghe, holding his long spear behind his back, was eager to try, ultimately... he still sadly retracted his steps.

Although he wanted to improve his martial arts by constant combat, to seek a breakthrough for becoming a Grandmaster, facing a Grandmaster directly was still too risky.

He himself was not afraid, but his sect, his family, they had all become his fetters, causing tiny specks of dust to settle on his piercing long spear.

"Leave him for your sister."

Black Widow Hua Miao, looking at the increasingly large crowd of onlookers, began to grow anxious. She flicked her hand, and the translucent spider silk seemed to gather into a large net, swooping down over Zhong Shenxiu’s head.

She had calculated that with this move, this slippery kid could only get captured with his hands tied.

Zhong Shenxiu had indeed reached the end of his rope, after all, the opponent was a Grandmaster; if not for her sparing him, he would have died countless times already.

Pop pop!

Just then, several explosions sounded in the air.

Those were several abacus beads, emitting a piercing roar, and arriving in an instant, breaking through the spider-web blockade.

Hua Miao’s figure stalled: "Divine Fortune Teller Zhuge WuLiang? Kid, have you joined the government?"

Divine Fortune Teller was also a Grandmaster, belonging to the Divine Catcher Sect. Although he wasn’t on the Earth List, his calculations were unfailing, making many Black Martial Artists lose courage at the mere mention of his name.

Dancing on the wires and narrowly escaping death, Zhong Shenxiu took a deep breath and responded loudly, "I have always been one of the Divine Constable Sect’s operatives. Since ancient times, soldiers and criminals cannot coexist; I am a soldier, catching you, a criminal, is righteous by nature!"

In reality, seeing the crowd, he loudly announced that he was already a person of the government, backed by Zhuge WuLiang, which gave his claim considerable weight. Those seeking revenge would now have to follow the unwritten rules!

The onlookers erupted: "So today, we have just witnessed the Divine Constable Sect apprehending an Earth List Grandmaster?!"

Gu Qingying’s eyes reddened even more, nearly shedding tears.

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