The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 149 - 143 Fu Wang

Chapter 149: Chapter 143 Fu Wang

Fu Wang Feng Yixian, the Squad Leader of the Linchuan Prefecture branch of the Cao Gang, was skilled with the Light Axe and the Flying Axe, dual-edged with no handle.

In worldly society, one who excels incomparably in a particular weapon could be titled a king. For popular weapons like swords and knives, followers have historically been few, with titles such as "Sword King" and "Knife King" belonging almost exclusively to a handful of martial artists.

There’s no definitive first in culture and no definitive second in martial arts; it’s hard for anyone in worldly society to truly accept another’s supremacy.

Other titles such as "Gun King" and "Stick King" were also rare among cultivators, as those skilled with guns and sticks were fewer than those with swords and knives.

However, for those weapons that were used by very few people, as long as the practitioner made a name for themselves, they could claim the title "X King". After all, due to the scarcity of users, even if you called yourself whatever you liked, you would hardly meet anyone who would challenge your claim, like "Fu Wang".

From the portraits in the data, Feng Yixian looked refined, like a scholar, and his skin, darkened from running ships in his early years, had become fairer after settling down as the Squad Leader of Linchuan Prefecture.

Overall, he seemed quite talented.

However, Qing Yu did not therefore believe that Feng Yixian was a good person. To seize a place among the big players of Linchuan Prefecture, one couldn’t be easily deciphered just by appearance.

Feng Yixian was not a good sort. This was the conclusion Qing Yu reached after reviewing his data.

Feng Yixian wielded the Light Axe and the Flying Axe. These axes, unlike the typically heavy ones perceived by most, took a path of agility and lightness. Generally, martial artists who took the light and skillful martial arts path had to be quick-witted, otherwise, they could not manage weapons that required skillful handling.

And the weapon’s most lauded feature was its lethality. Unlike the sword or knife, an axe would leave a deep gash upon striking; to say it caused blood to flow like streams wasn’t an exaggeration.

The Light Axe, combining agility and power, could be even more lethal in the hands of an expert than a heavy, large axe. The Flying Axe was even more so a hidden weapon intended to kill the opponent directly.

Judging a person by their weapon, Feng Yixian seemed to be a cunning and ruthless man.

Moreover, as far as Qing Yu knew, sometimes the Cao Gang doubled as water bandits to earn some extra money. However, to protect the gang’s reputation, they didn’t simply rob like some bandits who spared lives for wealth; instead, they killed all their victims to erase witnesses.

That Feng Yixian could ascend to the rank of Squad Leader surely meant he had at least been involved in such deeds a few times.

"This Feng Yixian is not easy to deal with!" Qing Yu tapped on Feng Yixian’s portrait, saying.

"Sir speaks the truth," the Phamacist agreed with Qing Yu’s viewpoint, "Feng Yixian is a complete smiling tiger, hiding a knife behind his smile. He’s a very tricky figure. Moreover, he has good relations with Lin Tengyuan, the arrest officer responsible for Linchuan Prefecture from the Six Gates, and also has close connections with one of the leaders of the Linchuan Alliance—the Zheng Family.

It’s said that Feng Yixian is also colluding with a group of water bandits on the Luoshui, and some even say he is the leader of that gang."

Feng Yixian was indeed a versatile figure, connected in many ways.

Qing Yu tapped his fingers lightly on the table, "From this, it seems we really must visit the Rain Pavilion."

"Yes," the Phamacist said with a wry smile, "Offending Feng Yixian would make it difficult for us to join the beneficial circle of Linchuan Prefecture."

Offending Feng Yixian did not necessarily mean offending the powers associated with Feng Yixian. After all, interactions between powers always revolved around gains and losses, so why talk about friendships?

However, doing so would undoubtedly provide those powers with an excuse. By then, there might be a need for a significant bloodletting.

But accepting Feng Yixian’s invitation also posed a dilemma. What if Feng Yixian made outrageous demands at the banquet? He would still have to refuse and offend him. Moreover, this form of offense was more direct and it would be better to avoid him from the beginning.

This was the reason behind the Pharmacist’s wry smile. To go or not to go, both presented a quandary.

Hmm... Qing Yu glanced at the Pharmacist, who, although had become completely different from his foolish old self after that major change, still lacked experience. In critical moments, he couldn’t make rapid decisions.

"Go," Qing Yu declared, "sooner or later, we have to deal with the forces in Linchuan Prefecture. It’s unavoidable. Let’s start with Feng Yixian, the Flying Axe."

"Yes." The Pharmacist seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

"But Pharmacist..." Qing Yu’s gaze fixed on the Pharmacist’s face, "this human skin mask of yours is still somewhat crude. It’s easy to deceive those who don’t know, but it’s hard to fool experts."

"This..." The Pharmacist touched his face, "please forgive me, my lord. I have my reasons for not revealing my true face."

"No need to be so courteous. I understand your difficulty," Qing Yu waved his hand. He knew everything about the Pharmacist, who could say was practically made by Qing Yu.

The Pharmacist, or rather Zhang Qian Ding, as the only son of Physician You Guanglu Zhang Haishan of Northern Zhou, could not reveal his identity lest others know he was a seller of Longevity Powder. Otherwise, he wouldn’t end well, and his father would be implicated too. Longevity Powder, a calamitous drug, brought misfortune to anyone involved with it.

One should understand that although the Sixth Prince had suppressed the effects of Longevity Powder, Mr. Li Renjie, the Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice of Northern Zhou, had never ceased to track down the real source of Longevity Powder.

Under the Sixth Prince, apart from the prince himself and Han Wenxin, no one knew the Pharmacist’s real face. Those who had come with him were the same.

"Your face is too crude; let me make you a proper one."

Thanks to the Lianhua Treasure Book, Qing Yu could use unique and unusual skills anytime and anywhere. Additionally, thanks to the Black Heaven Book, although it didn’t endow Qing Yu with skilled hands, under the minute observation of ’Void Eye’, making intricate things like human skin masks was unlikely to have discrepancies.

"Thank you, my lord. My lord, when making the human skin mask, do I need to be present for reference?"

"It’s not necessary, I’ve already memorized it." Qing Yu’s right hand lightly brushed past his eyelids. After cultivating ’Knowledge Gained Through Experience’, his eyes could capture details like a camera, storing everything in his mind, and he wouldn’t easily forget unless he intentionally wanted to.

"Thank you very much, my lord." The Pharmacist bowed again. To have a better mask for disguise which made it harder to expose his real identity was naturally something he welcomed.

"Alright, now that we’ve discussed official matters, do you have any way for me to take a bath? This smell of blood on me is really unpleasant." Qing Yu shook his night clothes, which were covered in dried bloodstains. At such close range, Qing Yu couldn’t avoid the blood sprayed from Zhong Biao, and the front of his clothes was all stained with blood.

"My lord, please come this way." The Pharmacist walked to a wall and operated something, and another secret room opened within the secret room.

This Pharmacist, quite thoughtful. Qing Yu walked into the secret room within the secret room.