Dominating Martial King
Chapter 125 - 125 122 Reward

125: Chapter 122: Reward 125: Chapter 122: Reward “Brother Chu?”

Zhou Liangchen gave Bai Xiaozhao a sidelong glance, then looked at Chu Xisheng, his expression dubious, “Brother Chu, could it be that you have a sister?

A twin?”

Chu Xisheng had his suspicions as well, as this young girl’s facial features were identical to his, as if cast from the same mold.

Yet, as he rifled through his mind, he found no memories of this girl.

Before that ghostly wedding, this body had also borne the surname Chu.

He was the sole heir of the Main House of the Western Capital Chu Family, without any legitimate siblings.

Could it be a child left behind by that cheap dad of his?

But that wasn’t right either.

Father Chu was a man of deep affection.

After Mother Chu passed away, the old man resigned from his official post and died of depression six months later, leaving the original owner of the body completely alone, subject to bullying and manipulation, and even ending up being sent to a ghostly wedding and suffocated alive in a coffin.

“Impossible.” Chu Xisheng shook his head: “There are only two siblings in my family, with no connection to this girl.”

“How can there be no connection?” Zhou Liangchen refused to believe it, his words filled with speculation, “But you two really look alike.

Could it be that you were separated when you were young, and you have no memories of her?

In this world, it is impossible for two unrelated people to look so strikingly similar.”

Chu Xisheng’s lips twitched slightly, thinking that there were plenty of people who looked alike; he had seen many on short video platforms before.

What’s more, what time were they in now?

This fellow still had the interest to care about this.

He couldn’t be bothered to engage, turning his attention toward the surroundings.

Chu Xisheng cared about Bai Xiaozhao but was even more eager to find out what those Blood Beads were, and who had thrown them.

He concentrated his gaze on everyone present, squinting and observing carefully, trying to deduce clues from their expressions.

Especially the top twenty on the list.

Chu Xisheng couldn’t see any abnormal expressions on their faces, yet he felt a chill down his spine.

He faintly noticed that on the foreheads and corners of the eyes of these people, there seemed to be some stripe-shaped small protrusions.

At first glance, these protrusions looked like bulging veins.

Yet they were wriggling occasionally, as if there were insects crawling under their skin.

What was surprising was that these people were completely unaware of it, not noticing the abnormality at all.

Chu Xisheng then turned his head to look at Zhou Liangchen and noticed that this man’s forehead also had two similar ‘veins’.

Although not as densely packed as the others, these two ‘veins’ seemed to be wriggling as well.

What made Chu Xisheng’s scalp tingle even more was that at this moment, his character panel also underwent a change.

In the status column, the words ‘Heart Tying Gu (Minor)’ appeared prominently.

When Chu Xisheng concentrated on it, a piece of information entered his mind.

——In your body, a small amount of Heart Tying Gu is lurking.

This Gu, a vile creature, can control one’s mind and spirit.

Continuously cultivating the Nourishing Essence Skill for seven days can refine and expel it.

Chu Xisheng’s pupils contracted slightly.

Where did this Heart Tying Gu come from?

Was it from the blood mist just now?

Was that blood mist not just meant to agitate people’s minds and cause them to lose control?

Who exactly was responsible for this?

He drew the Rune Blood Refining Blade from his waist and used its reflective back to look at his own face.

Chu Xisheng discovered that his forehead indeed also had two faint ‘veins’.

His gaze flickered.

He and Zhou Liangchen’s symptoms were milder, likely because they had always been at the corners of the square, far from the center of the blood mist.

Their protection measures were also more complete; the wet cloth strips they had draped over their faces had played a certain role.

Seeing him use the blade to look at his face, Zhou Liangchen misunderstood his intention and chuckled: “No need to look anymore, you two are like carved from the same mold.”

He then became serious, clasped his hands around his sword, and glanced coldly ahead: “Brother Chu, of all the people here, who do you think is the most suspicious?

This girl’s fist technique is powerful, her strength might not be inferior to Si Huangquan.

Yet so far, she hasn’t harmed a single soul and doesn’t seem like the true culprit.”

Chu Xisheng moved his lips slightly, hesitating to speak.

The truth was not clear, the true perpetrator unknown.

The Ninth Grade Martial Cultivators on the square were clearly under severe affliction.

If he revealed the matter of the ‘Heart Tying Gu’ now, other than significant alarm to Zhou Liangchen and the others, it would have no beneficial effect.

Chu Xisheng narrowed his eyes and looked toward the stele beside the leaderboard, musing, “What we can confirm now is that those five Blood Beads rolled out from within the crowd.”

Zhou Liangchen raised his brows slightly, “Do you still think Zhuo Baiyun is the most suspicious?”

Yet a hint of doubt flashed across his eyes.

That guy indeed appeared suspicious, but what was his motive?

Indeed, everyone from Shuiyun Palace had perished completely.

“That isn’t what I said.” Chu Xisheng shook his head slightly, his eyes gradually showing a cold gleam, “Look at this list, don’t you find it odd?

There’s still someone more suspicious than him and Bai Xiaozhao.”

Zhou Liangchen looked surprised and followed Chu Xisheng’s gaze.

He then looked thoughtful, his expression slightly changing.

As the two conversed, the atmosphere in the Han white jade Square became increasingly tense and eerily silent.

Si Huangquan held his blades in both hands, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Zhuo Baiyun and Bai Xiaozhao, looking uncertain.

He soon sported a resolute look and strode toward Zhuo Baiyun.

Whether it is Zhuo Baiyun or not, I should eliminate him first,

Even if it’s a mistake, I can still eliminate a competitor.

“It shouldn’t be him!”

This voice was hoarse and dry, resembling the sound of two grinding wheels rubbing against each other.

Zhuo Baiyun was already holding his sword, ready for battle; at these words, he immediately looked over, his eyes full of surprise.

It was Corpse Dog Li Manshan, clenching his fists, his aura cold and firm as he locked onto Si Huangquan, “Brother Zhuo is devastated by the deaths of his fellow Shuiyun Palace disciples.

How could he be the murderer?

Si Huangquan, the truth is not yet clear, and our killing each other will only fulfill the real murderer’s wishes.”

Zhuo Baiyun’s body trembled, then he clenched his teeth hard.

His bloodshot eyes were also forcibly wide open, trying to keep the tears in his eyes from spilling out.

Si Huangquan’s steps also paused slightly.

At this moment, the chains around the square once again thundered loudly.

They coiled and contracted, plunging back into the ground amidst the ‘thunderous’ noises.

On top of the stele, the Divine Turtle Wanderer wore a cold expression and said in an unemotional tone, “The number of participants is now less than one hundred; the killing phase has ended early!

The top fifty will receive three Heavenly Origin Pills and two hundred Demon Silver—”

At that moment, fifty beams of white light fell from the sky, each carrying a small pill bottle and four Silver Ingots, landing in front of the top fifty ranked individuals.

“The top ten will receive a cup of Jade Heart Elixir!”

Another ten beams of white light fell from the sky.

Chu Xisheng felt invigorated.

He had heard of “Jade Heart Elixir,” a Spiritual Medicine that could enhance Divine Sense.

Just one cup could increase the Primordial Spirit Power of a Ninth Grade Martial Cultivator by twenty percent.

The white light hovered in front of him, containing a jade cup filled with a pure white, intoxicatingly fragrant liquor.

However, Chu Xisheng was still wary of an ambush, fearing that the Jade Heart Elixir could be poisoned.

He especially took out a talisman needle to test for poison from his bosom.

After confirming that it was indeed free from poison and Gu, he drained it in one gulp.

Before Chu Xisheng could even savor the taste, the Divine Turtle Wanderer spoke again, “The top three will receive a drop of ‘Blood of the Ancestor God.'”

This time, it was a silver-white pill bottle for each person.

Upon hearing this, everyone present stirred.

Zhou Liangchen couldn’t help but show a look of great joy; he hadn’t expected the reward for this phase to be so substantial!

This Blood of the Ancestor God originated from an ancient Foregod.

However, this thing couldn’t be consumed on the spot; it had to be taken in combination with a corresponding Spiritual Medicine.

This could not only improve their physical constitution by thirty percent overall.

With some luck, it could even awaken a new Bloodline Talent.

He was overjoyed and carefully tucked the pill bottle into his sleeve.

Then, with a wave of the Divine Turtle Wanderer’s hand.

In an instant, everyone felt dizzy, their bodies moving involuntarily.

When everyone regained their footing, they found that the scenery before them had drastically changed.

They had been teleported to another location.