The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 633 Soul Searching and Spirit Stealing, A Beauty Emerges from Seclusion (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

The night was as dark as ink, deep and indescribable.

A sturdy, gray-black falcon swooped out of the courtyard, darting and weaving at a speed that was imperceptible to the naked eye.

Even those skilled in martial arts could only see a black line streaking across the night sky.

If even perceiving it is so difficult, then seeing it clearly is even more so.

The Grey-feathered Falcon, a bloodline beast tamed over generations, is extremely fast, capable of traveling eight thousand miles a day.

Some rare species can even travel tens of thousands of miles a day.

Falcon messaging is far more efficient than pigeon messaging. Besides its speed, Falcon messaging also offers extremely high security.

The falcon soars at a height far exceeding that of a white dove. Once it reaches high altitudes, even a martial arts master would find it virtually impossible to intercept it.

Correspondingly, the falcon is rare and highly valuable, something that only truly aristocratic and wealthy families could possess.

Both nurturing and caring for them require a significant investment of resources. The slightest misstep could sever their lifeblood, leaving them with no foundation for survival.

"The letter has been sent; now we just need to wait for my godfather's reply!"

Inside the courtyard, Liang Xiaoxian watched the falcon fly away, making sure it had soared into the sky before turning her back on it.

The night was deep, and if she hadn't possessed the power of a top-tier grandmaster, she wouldn't have been able to watch the falcon fly away under the cover of darkness.

"Now that this matter is settled, Miss Liang, the night is long. Why don't we sit down and raise a glass together?" Kuanglanke invited.

He was in a good mood after dealing with the matter of the dagger.

"No, thank you." Liang Xiaoxian declined Kuang Lanke's suggestion: "Elder Lan and Elder Di can enjoy your meal at their leisure. I'll go back to my room first."

"It's alright." Despite being rejected, Kuang Lan Ke was neither ashamed nor angry, and replied calmly.

"hey-hey."

The old man with the split earth chuckled dryly and gave Liang Xiaoxian a dry look at her beautiful figure.

Beneath the hem of her skirt, her shapely thighs were faintly visible. Combined with her status, this made her even more alluring.

"Old man, have a drink." Kuanglan Ke glanced at Liedi Sou without saying much, but the meaning behind his words was already quite clear.

"Drink, drink, haha." The Earth-Splitter chuckled, turned his head, and raised his glass.

Kuanglanke raised his glass, clinked it against his, and drank it all in one gulp.

He had known the old man for many years and naturally understood his thoughts. All he wanted was to try something new.

just
Some delicacies are not something you can taste whenever you want.

Of all the adopted daughters of the Duke Fu, he valued only a few of them the most.

Although Liang Xiaoxian was young, she was one of the most valued adopted daughters of Fu Gong.

Although their status and position cannot compare to the core bloodline of the Prince's Mansion, they are more than enough compared to the collateral branches.

If they really did something to her, their status as first-class retainers wouldn't be very reliable.

The Prince of Bicang's Mansion is a large and powerful family. Although the status of a first-class guest minister is prestigious, it is clearly far from the point where one can act recklessly.

Perhaps, only by going further from being a first-class guest minister to becoming a special-class guest minister can one enjoy such things at will under certain circumstances.

Even if adopted daughters can't become the source of sexual enhancement, they can still occasionally have a taste of it.

But then again.

As one of the most valued adopted daughters of the Duke, even after becoming a special-class guest minister, it was unlikely that she would be able to try anything new.

Unless one can firmly establish oneself as a special-class guest minister and pay a great price, it is possible to get the Duke to turn a blind eye.

But some things in this world are just strange.

Some delicacies are so tempting precisely because they are not so easy to taste.

Even if someone is as beautiful as an angel, what difference does it make if they are just an ordinary person?
Those who do not enter the martial arts world are merely ordinary women!
The grey-feathered falcon was extremely fast, and in just a short while, it flew a great distance away from the courtyard.

Bang!
A hand reached out from the shadows and grabbed the grey-feathered falcon that was soaring into the sky.

Splash! Splash!
The Grey-feathered Falcon struggled violently, but lost the ability to struggle in an instant and completely stopped breathing.

Hard, gray-black feathers fell down, and with a flash of light, they were all collected.

"Grey Feather Falcon!"

Chen Ping'an, dressed in a black robe, looked calmly at the gray-feathered falcon in front of him.

This was the first time he had ever seen the real thing of this legendary communication falcon.

hum~
In a flash of inspiration, the letter tied to the falcon's leg fell into his hand.

Unfold the letter, and the words on it come into view one by one.

"Before my godfather, your daughter respectfully reports..."

Chen Ping'an read ten lines at a glance and quickly reviewed all the text in the letter.

snort~
As the smoke rose, the letter in his hand completely melted away before his eyes.

None of the wisps of smoke leaked out; instead, they all fell into Chen Ping'an's sealed container.

After doing all this, Chen Ping'an sensed his surroundings and, after confirming that there were no oversights, he quickly left the place.

The entire process was completely silent and without any disturbance.

Liang Xiaoxian wrote very clearly in her letter, not only stating his status as a martial arts grandmaster, but also speculating about his combat strength and opportunities.

Mentioning Chen Ping'an's combat strength, it's possible he's already reached the level of a top-tier Grandmaster. His breakthrough speed is astonishing. There may be additional opportunities behind this, leading to his advancement.

When recruiting, this matter may be included in the scope of consideration.

Chen Ping'an, the Brute, possesses astonishing talent, and his progress in martial arts far exceeds expectations. The previous bargaining chips may need to be updated; Chen Ping'an's demands are included below, and we humbly request that our godfather make a final decision.

In addition, there is Liang Xiaoxian's judgment and analysis of Chen Ping'an, which, based on the actual situation, adds her own insights and understanding.

In short, in her eyes, Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, was unfathomable and worthy of the full efforts of the Bicang County Prince's Mansion to win him over.

If he succeeds, he may become a martial arts master in the future!
This will be of great benefit to both his adoptive father's great cause and the Prince of Bicang's mansion.

In addition, Liang Xiaoxian also wrote down all the possible reactions and attitudes of the Gu family, and put forward some solutions and suggestions.

The plan for recruitment and courting is comprehensive, the evaluation is fair, and it is highly feasible.

Unfortunately, this letter will never reach the hands of the Prince of Bicang's residence.

According to Chen Ping'an's previous plan, he had already decided to take action the moment he started following Liang Xiaoxian.

Liang Xiaoxian's appearance in his courtyard late at night was actually close to his bottom line. Although it hadn't been crossed, it wasn't far off.

She can visit late tonight, bothering and trying to win me over; could she also secretly lurk in the future and do something improper?
Chen Ping'an possesses astonishing inner strength and unfathomable power, so he is not worried about these dangers.

But what about Er Ya?!
Zhaoheng is young and delicate; how could he withstand such a storm?

Although she received many protective treasures during her coming-of-age ceremony, their overall function was limited and their methods weak, at best only able to defend against ordinary grandmasters. How could they withstand the overwhelming power of the Azure Sky Sect!?

As early as when Liang Xiaoxian appeared late at night, Chen Ping'an had already considered nipping the risk in the bud.

However, since the Prince of Bicang's mansion sent people to win him over, there must be quite a few people who know about this. Liang Xiaoxian's late-night visit suggests that she is probably not the only one who knows about it.

If Liang Xiaoxian dies in his courtyard, no matter how well he handles the aftermath, he will have to bear the risk.

so.
Just now, Chen Ping'an did not rush to take action, but chose to follow Liang Xiaoxian and investigate her companions.

If their strength is ordinary, they would all be killed tonight.

Eliminate all risks completely!

With only a few people dead, the people of the Bicang Prince's Mansion only knew that Liang Xiaoxian and the others had died on their way to recruit him. But the scope was too broad, and they didn't know any precise information.

Based on the available information, the risks he faces are almost nonexistent.

There is a very high probability that this will be extrapolated to other forces.

Chen Ping'an was meticulous in his thinking and careful in his planning, but the result of this pursuit made him change his mind at the last minute.

A raging torrent splits the earth!

Both Kuanglan Ke and Liedi Sou possess combat strength approaching that of a Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud Realm! And this news has been circulating for many years. With the backing of the Bi Cang County Prince's Mansion, no one would believe that they haven't made some progress and accumulated experience over the years.

Even if one's martial arts realm is difficult to advance, it is not difficult to accumulate some protective treasures, rare spiritual items, and trump cards.

The earth trembled violently. Having known each other for many years, they cooperated seamlessly, their skills complementing each other. When the two joined forces, their combat power was unpredictable.

Many years ago, there were already stories of him narrowly defeating the Grandmaster of Wind and Cloud.

Even though they haven't made any progress over the years, their cultivation and combat strength are still not to be underestimated.

Compared to Li Wusheng, Kuanglan Liedi is undoubtedly more troublesome.

With both of them present, even Chen Ping'an found it extremely difficult to handle.

Of course, the challenge wasn't whether he could defeat them—Chen Ping'an had never doubted that. The real difficulty lay in whether he could kill them silently, without attracting any attention or making a sound.

But it's obvious.
With Chen Ping'an's current strength, accomplishing this is still beyond his capabilities. To kill both of them silently while also keeping Liang Xiaoxian safe is practically impossible!
With his current strength, he could kill two people, but he was still a long way from killing them silently.

No matter how confident he was, he wouldn't dare say he could instantly kill a Grandmaster of the Wind and Cloud Sect.

With the earth trembling and the combined forces, exchanging ten or twenty blows with him might not be too much of a problem. If someone possessed a protective treasure or trump card, the duration of the exchange might be even longer. In a desperate struggle, a person's abilities always exceed expectations.

This applies to ordinary people, and even more so to martial arts grandmasters who have been famous for many years!
When it comes to matters involving one's life and fortune, one must be extremely cautious, considering all one's trump cards and methods.

The slightest mistake could lead to utter ruin.

Taking down a few people is certainly a good thing, but if the aftermath is not properly handled, it will inevitably lead to a larger vortex and greater risks.

Rather than doing so, it's better to hold off for now, observe the situation, and then make a plan.

Furthermore, compared to Kuang Lan Lie Di and Liang Xiaoxian, Li Wusheng was undoubtedly more likely to die. Killing him was also a more important matter.

The people from the Prince of Bicang's mansion wanted to kill him, but Li Wusheng wanted to kill him even more!

Even if the risks are manageable, this move will still affect his ability to attack Li Wusheng. If he misses this opportunity, he doesn't know when he'll be able to return to Canglong again.

Everything must be done with the aim of eliminating all life and death; for this reason, all other matters can be put aside for the time being.

Besides this reason, the matter of secrecy mentioned by Liang Xiaoxian and others was also a significant factor influencing his decision and one of the factors that led him to postpone his actions.

The falcon that delivered the message was intercepted by him, so in the short term, this matter will not spread further.

As long as the scope of the leak is controllable, he still has room to maneuver.

After we kill Li Wusheng, we will continue what we didn't finish tonight.

Even if a major upheaval occurs and he displays a level approaching that of a top grandmaster, there is still considerable room for maneuver and a certain margin for error for him.

Although it will affect his plans, the consequences are far from being that serious.

To be honest, when he sensed Liang Xiaoxian in the room, he had other plans in mind.

This idea remained in his mind until Liang Xiaoxian appeared.

He appeared silently behind Liang Xiaoxian, preparing to strike a fatal blow.

With his current abilities, killing Liang Xiaoxian would not be difficult for him.

With prior preparation, the entire process will proceed without making a sound.

The reason he didn't do so was because of the impact of Liang Xiaoxian's death.

Killing Liang Xiaoxian was easy, but taking down everyone who came with her was not so simple.

After careful consideration, he came up with the idea of ​​temporarily keeping Liang Xiaoxian calm while following her.

Find the others who came with you and kill them together.

Unfortunately, with Kuanglan Liedi also present, it would take him some effort to kill him. There was also no guarantee that the process wouldn't cause too much of a commotion.

After careful consideration, we decided to give up.

Chen Ping'an flew along, sensing all directions, heading towards the small courtyard.

"It's a pity there's no precise method for soul searching. Otherwise, this situation could have been completely avoided!"

Chen Ping'an sighed inwardly.

In fact, he was just a thought away from killing Liang Xiaoxian. However, he stopped himself with his reason.

Although the Seven Deadly Skills contain records of methods similar to soul searching, the overall techniques are too crude. Not only is its function limited, but it also has many restrictions.

It can only be used when there is a huge difference in strength between the two sides, and even then, the effectiveness of soul searching cannot be guaranteed. Whether you can find the information you want depends entirely on luck.

In addition, those whose souls are searched are highly likely to suffer from mental blankness, and there is a considerable probability that they will become idiots and completely useless.

Chen Ping'an did not use this method for two reasons: firstly, the effectiveness could not be guaranteed, and secondly, Liang Xiaoxian's cultivation level was not bad, and she had condensed her martial will. Although the gap between the two was large, it was not so large as to be completely ignored. Forcing the use of this method would have a very high probability of failure.

At that time, he will not only fail to find the information he wants, but will also find himself in a difficult situation.

In fact, as long as the information problem could be solved, he would not hesitate to kill Liang Xiaoxian.

After subduing Liang Xiaoxian, he used soul-searching and spirit-stealing techniques to obtain the information he desired.

After completely eliminating the risk posed by Liang Xiaoxian, he disguised himself as Liang Xiaoxian using the Black Iron Mask.

Using the information obtained through the Soul Searching Technique, they flew straight to the courtyard they had previously visited.

As Liang Xiaoxian, she comes into contact with the raging storm.

Although his Black Iron Mask was not fully refined and he had not mastered the true simulation of divine power, with his cultivation level, the concealment within it would surely be able to deceive the senses of the raging storm.

At least for short periods of contact, there are absolutely no problems.

In close combat, starting with the Soul-Splitting Thorn to disrupt spirituality, setting up the Azure Flame Four Directions Command Flags to isolate space, and unleashing the Myriad Demon True Body, using all these methods, it is possible to end the battle within ten moves.

If the time is short and the fluctuations are not strong, the extraordinary nature of the Azure Flame Four Directions Command Flag may be able to cover up most of the fluctuations.

Even if some of the aftershocks dissipate, this process will buy him some time to clean up the mess and leave in peace.

Of course, this is his ideal scenario.

Kuanglan Ke and Liedi Sou have been famous for many years. No one would believe they don't have some hidden tricks up their sleeves. Who knows if they have any precious treasures or trump cards in their possession?

Even if they launch a surprise attack first, it's not impossible for the two sides to become locked in a stalemate for a short period of time.

He sought a swift kill, while his opponent hoped to save his life.

The two have different strategic goals, so the difficulties they face are not the same.

However, if one can obtain information in advance, one can anticipate the enemy's moves and respond calmly.

"Soul-searching and spirit-stealing!"

Chen Ping'an's eyes were calm, his black robe fluttering as he moved through the night.

It is rumored that there is a spiritual secret technique, the Great Soul Searching Technique, which has the means to search most memories.

Furthermore, the Blood Prison Sect's Blood Sea Suppressing Prison Technique also possesses the miraculous power of soul-searching and spirit-seizing. With the might of the Blood Sea, it destroys the cultivator's spiritual essence and vital energy; with the force of suppressing the prison, it directly targets the core of the vital gate, thus achieving the act of soul-searching.

The sea of ​​blood was overwhelming, the destruction was swift and devastating, and the power to overwhelm those of the same realm was beyond question.

Whoosh!
Chen Ping'an's figure flashed by, and he landed silently in his own courtyard.

His gaze lingered, traversing a distance, and landed on Zhao Heng's room.

At this moment, the little girl looked peaceful and was sleeping soundly in her dreams.

“Zhaoheng.”

Chen Pingan withdrew his gaze.

The overwhelming power of Azure Dragon swept across the entire state. Even Azure Dragon State City was no longer a peaceful and tranquil place.

If possible, two university palaces.
Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed, and with a flash, he returned to his room.

Sensing his surroundings and confirming that there was nothing amiss, he sat down cross-legged and slowly closed his eyes.

hum~
A pale blue light shone in the dimly lit room.

Spiritual practice is not subject to any fixed conditions; one can practice anytime and anywhere!
"Brother, I'm going to class now." The little girl, dressed in simple and elegant clothes, greeted Chen Ping'an with a smile.

"Take care on your journey." Chen Ping'an smiled warmly, his expression gentle.

"Okay." The little girl nodded and walked out of the house.

Chen Ping'an watched the little girl leave with a smile in his eyes.

He didn't look away until the little girl was out of sight.

"Practice!"

After a brief moment of relaxation, he returned to his room and began another day of practice.

With Xue Lingye's help, his speed in cultivating the Taixu Wind Control Step was significantly faster.

The overall progress was incredibly rapid.

Such a rate of progress is probably beyond description, even falling short of "a thousand miles a day." If other grandmasters knew this, they would likely be utterly astonished and bewildered.

Nothing happened until the little girl finished her lessons.

As he expected, Liang Xiaoxian did not make any unnecessary movements and quietly waited for the reply from the Prince of Bicang's Mansion.

However, although nothing happened, Chen Ping'an's sense of urgency did not ease in the slightest.

If this matter is not resolved, it will become a disaster sooner or later.

In addition, the matter of Li Wusheng should also be settled soon.

Chen Ping'an quietly cultivated himself, waiting for the right opportunity.

And so, another day passed.

On this day, news came from the Gu family that Gu Qingcheng had emerged from seclusion!

(End of this chapter)