Chapter 47: Trespassers Die
Li Weiyi, relying on his far superior vision and hearing compared to martial cultivators of the same realm, discreetly surveyed all the streets outside the courtyard and indeed discovered several suspicious figures.
It was obvious they were already under surveillance.
“We haven’t provoked anyone, we just moved in and already got into such big trouble. Turns out Jiu Li City isn’t a good place to settle down. We just want to survive, to live properly, why is it so difficult?” Qin Ke was worried and restless.
She did not consume the Golden Crow Blood, because most of the Scientific Expedition Team Members who did, like Old Liu, grew large bird heads. Doctor Cai and Gao Huan’s Pure Immortal Body metamorphosis was just a low probability event.
She still cared a lot about her human appearance.
“Survival is the same everywhere; each place has its own difficulties.”
Zhao Zhizhuo told the newcomers, “Any gang that can establish a foothold in the suburbs of Jiu Li City must have a Five Seas Realm Expert stationed there; we cannot afford to offend them. It wasn’t like this before. I don’t know who this Chang Lin Gang is backed by, but they’ve become too audacious. Perhaps, since it’s still early, we should go into the city for the night? Or just abandon this courtyard, it’s rented anyway.”
“That’s 2,600 silver coins, paid monthly.”
Li Weiyi sat on the steps under the eaves and added, “Besides, they’ve already targeted us, how would they let us escape into the city? Fleeing now would only reveal our weaknesses, and the enemy would surely think we’re easy to bully and attack us more recklessly.”
Zhao Zhizhuo thought of another plan, “I can pretend to be buying supplies and actually go into the city to request an audience with the Young Tribe Leader. If he intervenes, the Chang Lin Gang will surely retreat.”
“I’m afraid the Chang Lin Gang operates too thoroughly, leaving us no such opportunity.”
For the safety of everyone in the courtyard, Li Weiyi had to compromise, no matter how unwilling he was to be involved with the Cang Li Tribe. But he was very worried that Zhao Zhizhuo might encounter misfortune after leaving the courtyard.
Zhao Zhizhuo smiled, “My life should have ended in Zangxian Town, but Brother Li saved me, allowing me to live until now. Now that everyone is in trouble, I must naturally step up and fight for a way to live. Besides, the Chang Lin Gang may not be so cautious in their actions.”
Lives were at stake, so Li Weiyi stopped being sentimental. However, as he saw Zhao Zhizhuo off, he said solemnly, “If we get through this crisis, there will be a great reward in the future.”
“Jar Master, how exactly do you use this Broken Spring Needle?”
Li Weiyi didn’t know when the Chang Lin Gang would act or how strong the enemy was, but reading “Water Margin” had taught him that surrendering was useless; surrendering only led to a worse fate.
Only fight!
Fighting is the only way to carve out a place to stand.
Fighting is the only way to achieve peace.
He desperately needed greater power now. If he could break through and open the Fifth Spring, he could control the Evil Camel Bell to a certain extent, giving him greater confidence to face the potential storm tonight.
Inside the room, which had just been cleaned.
Li Weiyi removed his shirt, sat cross-legged, and opened the jade box containing the Broken Spring Needles.
The Broken Spring Needles were as thin as threads but crystal clear, emitting wisps of cold air, as if condensed from some kind of medicinal spring.
“You should adjust your state first and reach your peak. Once this Broken Spring Needle is inserted into your core acupoint, it will quickly melt, and with its inner medicinal properties, it will soften the barrier, allowing you to open the spring eye more easily.”
“The medicinal power of one Broken Spring Needle can only last for half an hour… Hmm, it’s only been a little over ten days since you opened your Fourth Spring, so breaking through to the Fifth Spring will be quite difficult. You need to be psychologically prepared.”
“Whoosh!”
From the Blue and White Ash Jar, a wisp of Soul Mist gently floated out, condensing into a semi-real hand that picked up the Broken Spring Needle.
After practicing the breathing technique, Li Weiyi clearly felt that he was different from before. The Heaven and Earth Law seemed unusually dense and active, and the speed at which his Magic Power circulated through the forty-eight Veins in his body had slightly increased.
This was the benefit of being in a Prefectural City; the cultivation environment was incomparable to other places.
Residing here long-term would definitely speed up his Breakthrough.
He quickly entered a tranquil state of harmony between man and nature, focusing all his Consciousness and perception on the Core acupoint on his back. He felt himself, the Heaven and Earth Law energy, and the barrier in between.
“Ching—”
The Broken Spring Needle flew out, accurately striking the Core acupoint and sinking into the barrier.
A wave of cold air instantly spread throughout his body, centered on the Core.
Li Weiyi’s entire body trembled as if plunged into an ice cave, his limbs became numb, as if losing sensation. Only in the forty-eight Veins was Magic Power still flowing continuously.
No wonder Jar Master said opening the fifth, sixth, and seventh springs had a certain degree of danger; it was indeed different from the first four springs.
Fortunately, Jar Master’s technique was superb, and the Broken Spring Needle was used appropriately. If other martial cultivators were this eager for success, the risks would undoubtedly be considerable.
As time passed, under the combined efforts of the Heaven and Earth Law energy mobilized by the breathing technique, and the four forces of Vitality, Magic Power, and the Broken Spring Needle within his body, the barrier clearly thinned considerably.
However, it did not break through until the medicinal power of the Broken Spring Needle was exhausted.
“Use the second one,” Li Weiyi said.
“Use it now? There’s no such thing as using them consecutively,” Jar Master worried that his body couldn’t handle it.
Li Weiyi replied, “I don’t feel any discomfort, so it should be fine.”
“This is truly strange! After using the Broken Spring Needle, the acupoint usually hurts for a long time and requires several days of recovery. Even a Pure Immortal Body isn’t as resilient as you.”
While muttering, Jar Master picked up the second Broken Spring Needle and inserted it.
Half an hour later.
The medicinal power of the second Broken Spring Needle was exhausted, and Li Weiyi finally felt pain in his Core acupoint, but the barrier still had a thin layer remaining. With normal cultivation, it would only take a few more days to break through naturally.
But Li Weiyi didn’t know what tonight would bring; he had to open the Fifth Spring. He said, “Use the third one, I can handle it.”
“This isn’t a matter of whether you can handle it…”
Jar Master hesitated, having no confidence in using the third Broken Spring Needle.
“Don’t worry, I dislike taking my life lightly the most, and I’m not being reckless. I truly feel the pain in my Core acupoint is still within a tolerable range,” Li Weiyi said.
…
Another room.
Zhao Meng was also running his breathing technique. Perhaps it was because the Heaven and Earth Law of Jiu Li City was potent, or perhaps the external pressure was too great, or perhaps his accumulation was already sufficient.
He actually broke through the spring eye beneath his feet in one go, opening the First Spring.
As magic power flowed through the veins across his entire body, his already slightly golden skin shimmered with a golden luster. The fiery-red hair on his head burned like flames.
Such a physique, such a sight.
A cultivator who doesn’t know the truth or falsehood of the situation would probably think he has at least the combat power of a Five Seas Realm expert.
……
The sky gradually darkened, and Qin Ke prepared the dishes.
But Old Liu and Old Guan, who were waiting in the courtyard, were anxious and restless, having no appetite at all. Their gazes shifted between the gate and the room.
After so much time has passed and Zhao Zhizhuo still hasn’t returned, it’s highly likely something happened to him.
The two people who were cultivating also remained behind closed doors.
When the sunset on the horizon completely fell behind the hazy Mang Mountain Range, the large courtyard was completely engulfed by darkness. No one dared to light a lamp. Qin Ke, who was already very timid, crouched in the corner and said nothing, as if any sound would make her tremble.
“Creak!”
Zhao Meng crawled out of the main hall’s gate, which was three stories high. His body no longer glowed and had returned to normal. He complained, “This gate is too small. Once I earn money, I must build a large house and make an eight-meter-long bed. What are you all doing over there? Turn on the lights, or others will think we’re scared!”
At this time.
Li Weiyi also pushed the door open, “That’s right! Even if we have to die, we’ll die in a bright place. Are you all hungry? Sister Qin, go reheat the dishes. Uncle Liu, Uncle Guan, move the table under the poplar tree and the lamp there too. We’ll eat in the courtyard.”
Seeing Li Weiyi so calm and composed, Qin Ke and the others, as if inspired by his courage, felt most of their fear dissipate and busied themselves accordingly.
Zhao Meng sat beneath the tree like a giant Buddha, “Zhao Zhizhuo has definitely met with misfortune. No one will come to save us tonight. We can only rely on ourselves.”
The dishes on the table were steaming hot, their aroma filling the air.
The four people each sat in a corner.
Li Weiyi had a great appetite. Enduring the intense pain in the central acupoint of his back, he held his bowl and continuously picked up dishes. Hearing Zhao Meng’s words, he paused slightly, “Then let the Jade Emperor protect us. May the Chang Lin Gang not let me survive tonight. Otherwise, I will definitely make them pay the most tragic price!”
“We’ll act later, everyone hide inside the room. Senior Disciple Brother, you protect them!”
The night gradually deepened.
The sounds of the bustling and lively outside world faded, and only the sounds of string and wind instruments, wheels and hooves, and coy laughter and scolding wafted over from the large brothel a hundred paces diagonally opposite the courtyard.
Layers of protective light gauze rising from the moat and city wall were far more brilliant and bright than during the day.
Li Weiyi sat alone under the old poplar tree, a bone lamp hung from a branch above his head, and the Yellow Dragon Sword leaned against the tree.
……
On the third layer of the brothel in the distance, two middle-aged men stood by the window, gazing at the solitary lamp and silhouette in the dim courtyard.
The tall, thin middle-aged man with a black mole on his brow said, “To be so calm, what courage. What is placed on the table next to him… a spirit tablet?”
“Is this set up for us? How arrogant!”
Another middle-aged man, with a thick beard and streaks of white hair at his temples, said: “Let Master Qi make a move. Let’s first test his quality.”
…
Li Weiyi heard the commotion outside and stopped learning the Spirit God cultivation method with the Spirit Tablet Senior. His gaze turned to the open gate several zhang away, “I don’t like killing innocents. Tonight, this threshold will be the boundary. Those who cross it will die.”
“Swish! Swish!”
The response to him was two arrows flying from the darkness.
There was almost no sound of wind breaking through the air, and the speed was extremely fast. It was clearly not an ordinary bow and arrow. If he hadn’t broken through the Fifth Spring and greatly increased his perception, he might not have been able to discern it in advance.
Li Weiyi rose from his seat. As his body flashed and leaped, he reached out and grabbed the two incoming Black Arrows.
The arrow was a foot long and as thin as iron wire.
But it was extremely hard and strangely weighed over a pound.
He had learned the flying needle technique, and two black arrows flew from his hands in an instant, penetrating the half-foot-thick courtyard wall with two “bang” sounds. In the darkness outside, two low groans immediately sounded, followed by the sound of falling to the ground.
Open ground.
“Rustle!”
Strange noises echoed from underground, the ground became uneven, and wisps of black smoke surged from the soil.
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Ah, I set the timer wrong today, I scheduled chapter forty-six for a different time.
