Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 346 - 17: Five Grotto Heavens, Four Royal Courts, Zhao Xing Receives Title (Two-for-One Large - )_5

Chapter 346: Chapter 17: Five Grotto Heavens, Four Royal Courts, Zhao Xing Receives Title (Two-for-One Large Chapter)_5

Of course, if the previous comprehension speed of Dao was very slow and the qualification was particularly poor, after upgrading, it would return to normal levels.

But for Zhao Xing, he did not need this, so when he was conferred, he did not disperse his power, basically adding it all to enhanced longevity and Qi fortune, with a small portion improving his "Life Soul" level.

....

After leaving the divine temple, Zhao Xing headed to the Yun County Government.

After a night, he estimated that Zhao Ke should have been thoroughly interrogated.

Upon arriving at the county government, Zhao Xing went straight to the Prison Department.

Many officers from the Ministry of Justice stood around. These were branches of the Martial Artist profession, collectively referred to as the three divisions of Martial Arts along with the Inspection Bureau and the military department.

However, in Zhao Xing’s view, officers from the Ministry of Justice were actually a hybrid of Martial Artists and Ritual Repairers because they were more adept at spiritual attacks. They were experts at interrogating prisoners.

Upon entering the Prison Department, Zhao Xing saw Xia Jing and Duan Ren.

He cupped his hands in greeting, performed a ceremonial gesture, and then looked at Xia Jing.

"How’s it going?"

"He confessed." Xia Jing said, "We’re conducting the third comparison."

"That’s good enough." Zhao Xing looked at the interrogation materials, "We should act quickly. It’s already been a day. If this young clan leader Zhao Ke doesn’t return soon, the Hana Tribe might relocate."

"Even a lateral move in the vast Fengming Mountain would make it very hard for us to find them again."

"You have a point." Xia Jing said, "Let’s set off right away."

"Leave this guy to me." Zhao Xing pointed to Zhao Ke in the prison. "And call Yuan Yang over."

"What are you planning to do?" Xia Jing asked in surprise. "If we slightly loosen the restrictions, he will commit suicide. It’s impossible to use him as a guide."

"I don’t need him alive." Zhao Xing pulled Yuan Yang aside, "I want his skin, and it needs to be in good condition. Is that a problem?"

"No problem." Yuan Yang nodded, "I’ll skin him for you. You wait here."

"No, I’ll go with you." Zhao Xing said, "This guy is valuable; I have other uses for him."

Xia Jing heard their conversation but had no reaction.

Duan Ren, being a Ritual Repairer, couldn’t bear to listen to such matters. He blocked his hearing and walked out as soon as Zhao Xing spoke the first sentence.

Zhao Xing, with his bamboo box, entered the prison cell with Yuan Yang.

Chen Fang and the others left.

"Thud!"

Yuan Yang’s needle pierced Zhao Ke’s heart, killing him instantly.

"Rise!"

Zhao Xing pulled out a bunch of materials from his bamboo box, and a grassman with black and white stripes formed instantly.

[Soul-binding Grassman]

Hu~

A gust of Yin Wind blew, and a faint shadow emerged from Zhao Ke’s body.

Yuan Yang’s hands trembled. The Bright Eyes Skill was a general skill everyone learned, and he saw Zhao Ke’s soul.

"Why are your hands shaking? This is an officially sanctioned soul-binding grassman." Zhao Xing said, "Don’t be scared."

"I’m not scared." Yuan Yang said, yet he looked at Zhao Xing with increased fear. The soul-binding grassman resembled the forbidden magic of the Outer Demons.

It’s not just words; standing beside him, Yuan Yang could feel his Life Soul being tugged.

Even though Zhao Xing said this was an officially sanctioned soul-binding grassman and Yuan Yang knew Zhao Xing was on their side, he couldn’t help but be afraid.

"All right."

Yuan Yang quickly skinned Zhao Ke.

"Good job." Zhao Xing rolled up the human skin, moved to another cell, boiled some water, and squeezed the skin dry. He also took out various items from his bamboo box and threw them into the pot.

Outside, Chen Fang and Yuan Yang swallowed nervously.

"I didn’t know the Military Minister of Agriculture Officer could do this." Chen Fang’s voice lowered, "Could Mr. Zhao have some perverse hobbies?"

"He said it was a court-approved soul-binding and illusion grassman." Yuan Yang whispered, "I’ve never seen it before either."

Of course, they hadn’t seen it; these skills were learned from Liu Tianning.

Combining soul-binding grassman with illusion grassman was the best combination.

A while later, Zhao Xing came out of the cell, followed by a naked man.

Seeing this, Chen Fang got goosebumps.

The man looked exactly like Zhao Ke, even his aura.

"Where are his clothes and accessories?" Zhao Xing asked.

"Over there, I’ll get them." Chen Fang quickly fetched Zhao Ke’s belongings.

Hu~

A gust of wind blew, and Zhao Ke was suddenly dressed, appearing just as he did before being captured.

"Chen Fang!"

Zhao Ke suddenly spoke.

"How do you think my disguise is?"

Chen Fang forced a smile, instinctively taking a step back. "Good, um, very good."

Zhao Xing was speechless. "Chen Fang, aren’t you usually very courageous? Why are you so scared now?"

"Listen closely, how does this grassman’s Southern Barbarians common language sound?"

Chen Fang thought for a moment and said, "There’s still a bit of a Great Zhou accent."

"It can only improve with practice." Zhao Xing said, "I’m not very good at this."

With the illusion soul-binding grassman in tow, Zhao Xing walked out. Xia Jing waited at the door.

Seeing Zhao Ke come out, he was stunned. "Why haven’t you killed him yet?"

Seeing Zhao Xing smile without saying a word, Xia Jing examined him carefully, then his expression changed. "Is this the soul-binding grassman technique? Is that why you wanted his skin?"

"Yes." Zhao Xing nodded.

The priest Shen Mingyu, who had just arrived to join them, changed his expression. "Mr. Zhao, this method... violates the natural order."

Zhao Xing smiled. "After we defeat the Hana Tribe, wouldn’t this young clan leader take his people to another tribe?"

"Insect Witches are rare. If he tries to join another tribe, will they refuse him?"

"We can follow through and eliminate a bunch of them, gaining considerable military merit."

"Mr. Shen, not only could you make up for your previous lapse in duty, but you could also get promoted. Do you still think this violates the natural order now?"

Shen Mingyu pondered for a moment and said, "The law itself is neutral; it is the user who determines its righteousness or wickedness! Mr. Zhao has a point."

What do they mean by saying, self-proclaimed great scholars will defend you? Zhao Xing smiled as he boarded the ship.

.....

April eleventh.

Zhao Xing, Xia Jing, Zhang Yi, Yuan Yang, Wang Ji, along with personnel from five divisions totaling eighteen hundred people, boarded two flying boats and entered the Fengming Mountain Range.

Three hours later, they discovered the hiding place of the Hana Tribe.

"Prepare for battle!"