Blind Spot
Chapter 445: Accident 406 Four

Chapter 445: Accident 406 Four

Li Chengyi, deep in thought, gained new insights into the refinement of True Qi martial arts.

He used the Seven Spirit Holy Technique, along with compression, to enhance the concentration of his True Qi, a path similar to that of the Emerald Sea Shocking Wave Technique.

After reviewing all the martial arts and exiting the Armory, a multitude of related concepts still tumbled through his mind.

He also had new ideas on how to further refine his Pine Pattern Energy.

Compression was just one method; he could certainly test out many more, purifying it from different aspects.

’Moreover, now that I’ve reached the position of Deputy County Chief, the next step is County Chief, or taking up a post in the Prefecture City. Only these two paths would allow me to gain reading rights to Grade Black martial arts... and as for Evil Thoughts, I haven’t actively accumulated them these days, but the Purple Magnolia is only 5% away from completion....’

After pondering, he decided that his next move would be to develop in the Prefecture City. With only one Grade Black martial art, Cangshi County was too far behind.

He needed further True Seal Fusion Methodologies.

To create his own True Seal Fusion Method, he must draw on numerous other martial arts, and there was no doubt that remaining in Cangshi County did not offer such an opportunity.

Thus... heading to the main city of Cangshi County—Quling Mansion—was imperative!

Achieve meritorious deeds!

One must achieve great meritorious deeds!!

But what if there were no achievements in the short term?!

With this worry, Li Chengyi planned to return to Xinmeng Town to visit the Wang Family, perhaps finding some relics related to their past achievements in the Wang Family Ancestral Home.

After all, the initial ancestor of the Wang Family had once been privy to the True Seal of the spirit and observed higher-level martial arts, which allowed him to create his own True Qi martial arts.

With this in mind, without changing his clothes, he enveloped his entire body in True Qi and suddenly accelerated, leaping onto the rooftops and speeding away.

Strangely, the True Qi seemed to greatly reduce air resistance. With full force, eighty Pine Pattern lines emerged, dense and numerous, it was impossible to tell the exact count at a glance.

Eighty years of cultivation covered his entire body, taking Li Chengyi’s speed to a whole new level.

He felt as if everything around him slowed down, while his movements remained normal. Everyone else, the birds, white clouds, leaves, everything slowed down more than just a beat.

Without sound, he glided through the air, light as a swallow, eventually surpassing two hundred meters per second.

220.

230.

240.

meters per second!

This speed had already surpassed the minimum speed of a normal passenger jet!

In his previous life, the fastest car on the ground could only reach one hundred meters per second.

At this speed, he was nearly invisible to ordinary people, merely a White Shadow flashing by.

And oddly enough, his True Qi-wrapped feet exerted minimal force when stepping on the roofs of the houses, making Li Chengyi feel as if he could tread on air to hasten his journey.

This made him realize that a stronger True Qi master might well be able to walk on air.

Quickly, he flashed over the city wall with a leap, even managing to nod to the commanding general guarding the city in midair.

The latter, seeing his official attire, offered no obstruction.

Among masters of True Qi, not to mention anything else, their reaction speed and dynamic vision far surpassed that of ordinary people.

Earlier, it took Li Chengyi and Head Constable Wang Yifeng half an hour to travel. But going back, with his current speed, which was much faster than before, it only took twenty minutes.

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Xinmeng Town.

Town General’s Mansion.

Song Judao furrowed his brows, a state he had been in for quite some time since his foster daughter, Song He, mysteriously vanished. He had personally gone out to search for her, to no avail.

It made him feel as if he had been targeted.

He knew very well the strength of Song He; aside from Huanggu Pavilion and Spirit Wisdom Valley, it was improbable that anyone in the vicinity could prevent her from escaping.

Now, with Spirit Wisdom Valley on good terms with him, could it indeed be Huanggu Pavilion?

Doubts clouded his heart.

If someone could assassinate Song He in the dark, then it was possible they could target him as well.

That was why he had not dared to act recklessly for so long.

Originally planning to leave immediately, he had now delayed for a long time without action, and when exactly he would depart remained uncertain.

Now, the town was already panicked due to the disappearance case of the virtuous Huang family. The Town Guard Mansion was continuously investigating, with many clues subtly pointing towards him.

"Brother Song, it was you who sent Song He to deal with those two from the Wang Family before the incident happened, right?" Dong Fangling, sitting across from him, said solemnly.

"Yes. Do you think perhaps it was someone behind that young arrest officer...?" Song Judao asked, puzzled.

"I’ve just received the news that Wang Yi Chen of the Wang Family is prospering in the county as well, being promoted quickly... He’s new there, so how could he receive so much support and merits? Brother Song, haven’t you considered the reason?" Dong Fangling said with a smile.

"You’re suggesting we take down Wang Yi Chen to test the waters?" Song Judao narrowed his eyes.

"It’s hard to say that there’s nobody behind Wang Yi Chen; otherwise, why the coincidence that just as Song He went to capture him and his father, she ran into trouble?" Dong Fangling nodded.

"I’m not in a position to do such a thing," Song Judao shook his head.

The reason he groomed his foster daughter, Song He, was that he was being watched by too many people, unable to be everywhere at once.

"Don’t worry, consider it an assistance from our Spirit Wisdom Valley to Brother Song. Recently, we’ve detected a mysterious and exceptional master in this vicinity, and I suspect Song He’s death might very well be their doing..." Dong Fangling’s expression remained unchanged, but inwardly he scorned Song Judao for being too cautious, unwilling to take any risks.

No matter the previous atrocities committed, it was Song He who carried them out. Now that she was gone, he himself remained motionless, refusing to take risks.

But there was no helping it at this point. If Spirit Wisdom Valley wanted to covertly control Xinmeng Town and turn it into a clandestine replenishment base for vital energy, they needed Song Judao’s cooperation.

Having him flee was the first step.

The person to uncover the truth and gain merits, and the one to replace him as the new Town General, had all been arranged.

Yet, now at this crucial first step, Song Judao was hesitant to flee?

Necessity dictated that they had to give Song Judao a push.

"If the person could defeat Song He, they must be a Blood Body expert stronger than her. Either you send out a Blood Body, or you must perform group patrols; does your Spirit Wisdom Valley have that many hands around here?" Song Judao voiced his doubt.

"The sir need not worry about that," Dong Fangling retorted with a smile, "Blood Body only represents the Blood Essence Awakening Stage, but the type, purity, and strength of bloodline, and the technique practiced, are the real keys to determining the victor."

Neither mentioned the inevitable resistance they would face from Wang Yi Chen’s own martial prowess if they attempted to capture him.

After all, a True Qi Martial Practitioner, no matter how strong, can never compare to those with bloodline abilities.

Not to mention when Blood Body personally takes action.

A True Qi Martial Practitioner would need to set up formations even during the Latent Phase just to barely contend, let alone the subsequent Red Eye Phase, Blood Body.

Clang clang clang clang!

Just at this moment, a faint but clear sound of gongs could be heard from within the city.

The two exchanged glances, and Dong Fangling hid in the shadows.

Song Judao quickly had the servants in the mansion inquire about the noise.

Before long, a servant returned, out of breath.

"Reporting to my lord."

"It’s the Wang Family—Head Constable Wang’s third son, Wang Yichen who left for the God Martial Bureau, has now been promoted to Deputy County Master of the God Martial Bureau. The Wang Family is ringing gongs to celebrate the promotion!"

Wang Yichen?

A flicker of surprise crossed Song Judao’s eyes.

We were just talking about capturing this person, and now he’s returned of his own accord.

And a Deputy County Master of the God Martial Bureau?

Dismissing the servant, he exchanged a look with Dong Fangling, who was still hidden in the darkness.

"Isn’t this perfect?"

"Exactly, now that he’s here, he’ll surely have to return. On his way back..." Dong Fangling paused, "Never mind, to avoid complications, I’ll just pay a visit to the Wang Family myself and arrest him later."

"Just make sure not to cause too much commotion, or else if the Blood Guard Bureau gets involved, it’ll be troublesome," said Song Judao with a frown.

A Deputy County Master of the God Martial Bureau running into trouble here would carry significant consequences.

"Don’t worry, I’ll send three subordinates in the Latent Phase to launch a surprise attack. As long as no Blood Body appears, even if he dies, the county would only blame his bad luck for encountering several infected individuals," Dong Fangling reassured with a smile.

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Where does merit come from?

Having returned to the Wang Family, Li Chengyi pondered this question in his mind.

For a position of Deputy County Master, the approach he had been using, if done too frequently, would not go unnoticed by his superiors—who were no fools. If it looked too contrived, it certainly wouldn’t be overlooked.

Therefore, for the short term, he would have to find other methods.

Touching the poisoned blood box inside his robe pocket, he began to think about how he could make a big impact.

Catching a single infected individual was no longer considered a meritorious deed for someone of his rank.

Only by destroying a den would he be able to further advance. However, that tactic had just been employed...

And to ascend in rank in the short term, he needed even more merit. He required a significant event in which he could play a crucial role to enter into the sight of the City Fortress, providing an opportunity for advancement.

Outside, Head Constable Wang Yifeng’s face was nearly twisted with smiles as he continually dealt with wave after wave of visitors.

He and his second sister Wang Yiheng were resting in the inner room.

The second sister visibly had a wistful and hesitant look on her face, as if she had something to discuss with him.

Recalling how stunned Wang Yifeng and the others were when he first returned and told them about his promotion, so much so that they were initially at a loss for a reaction, it almost made him laugh.

If he truly were Wang Yichen, perhaps he would actually be quite happy at this moment.

Unfortunately...

Li Chengyi understood all too well that Wang Yichen had long since died.

And he, in the end, would leave.

"Dad has just sent the news of your promotion to the Wang Family of Binzhou," Wang Yiheng finally spoke. "Our branch is a part of the Binzhou Wang Family. Every five years, we go there for the ancestral ceremony. This time, you have really made your mark, and dad surely sent word back to boast."

"The main house?" Li Chengyi then remembered there was indeed a main house.

"Yes, but even if a skilled messenger were sent, it would still take at least half a month for a round trip," said Wang Yiheng, before her face showed traces of hesitation and doubt.

"Second sister, if you want to ask something, just say it. Don’t beat around the bush," Li Chengyi said straightforwardly.

"Well... I wanted to ask... now that you’re a Deputy County Master of the God Martial Bureau, could you also get me in?" asked Wang Yiheng, clearly preoccupied with the thought of joining the God Martial Bureau.

"That’s easy to handle. I’ll work something out for you later. However, they’re not recruiting at the moment, so you’ll have to wait.

I’ve come back this time because I wanted to have a look at the original Pine Deer Blade Technique passed down in our family."

"The original? That should be in dad’s possession. When he comes, talk to him," Wang Yiheng nodded.

Li Chengyi nodded and was about to speak when suddenly, his expression darkened, and he stood up to walk outside.

Stepping into the inner courtyard, his gaze seemed to penetrate the low wall, focusing on the people in Sifang Garden who were in conversation with Wang Yifeng.

Among these people, the aura of three individuals was entirely different from the rest.

’Lurkers...’

Li Chengyi instantly recognized their identity. They were hiding just like ordinary people without erupting.

In the city, with the Town General’s protection, should the three take action, they would be annihilated by the Town General—a perilous move.

And now, instead of fleeing, they dared to come to the Wang Family together...

Li Chengyi stepped forward, leaving the inner courtyard and entering Sifang Garden.

The courtyard was bustling with more than twenty people, all waiting to speak with or pay a visit to Wang Yifeng.

The three individuals standing in the middle of the queue were dressed in dark brown, with Copper Coin patterns on their clothes and wore merchant’s hats, indistinguishable from ordinary businessmen.

"It’s the County Master Wang who has come out!"

"Fu Family’s Fu Haoxun pays respects to County Master Wang."

"The chief manager of Shang Silver Coin Bank, Li Shicheng, pays respects to County Master Wang."

"Ah Chen, it’s me, Rao Zhongyu! We used to play together when we were kids, remember?"

As soon as Li Chengyi appeared, the queue of people immediately became lively, each eagerly wanting to show their face before Wang Yichen.

Wang Yifeng, with a helpless look, turned around to speak.