novelraw Chapter 192 154: Dragon, Serpent (Part 2)
Chapter 192 154: Dragon, Serpent (Part 2)
The bulging muscles twisted and coiled like a group of pythons, forming bundles of violent and powerful energy.
A simple and direct punch was unleashed!
The body, having undergone six transformations, with robust qi and blood tempered six times, erupted instantly, turning into a tangible force, like a great furnace spewing and pouring out, dispersing the cold wind and airflow.
A crimson fist imprint as large as a millstone crashed forward, striking away two sharp flying knives, and then harshly pressed onto the black-clad assassin's flesh body.
Crack!
The assassin, clad in tight-fitting water armor, spewed dirty blood from his mouth, mixed with fragments of internal organs. The flying knives clutched in both hands could not be shot in time; his chest collapsed abruptly as if struck by a giant hammer.
Bang!
The figure flew backward, plunged into the river, and a large wave of water exploded!
"A novice trying to join the fray? Truly unaware of one's own mortality."
Of course, if this person wasn't of low rank, it would have been hard to get past many experts and approach Bai Qi's sampan unnoticed.
He stepped down, leaping like an angry python and landing steadily on the cypress boat.
"Young Master Feng, you finally visit Black River County, and as your host, I haven't had the chance to entertain you properly. Why leave overnight?"
Bai Qi's lips carried a gentle smile, appearing harmless to humans and animals alike. However, when Feng Shao Ling thought of the Hidden Pavilion Assassins being eliminated by him and the underwater assassin killed with one punch, he couldn't help but feel a chill from the inside.
"Bai... Qilang, my mother's birthday is the day after tomorrow, she specially called me back home!"
He swallowed twice, barely maintaining his final stubbornness.
"Wearing servant's rough clothes for your mother's birthday celebration, Young Master Feng, you're truly unique."
Bai Qi teased with a smile, causing Feng Shao Ling to wish the ground would swallow him up.
At this moment, how could he not understand that Bai Qi was using him as an excuse; chasing him was a guise, using himself as bait, intentionally luring the many assassins lurking outside Black River County.
I'm merely a pawn in Bai Qi's plan.
"Such courage! Not afraid of attracting big fish with too fierce a bait!"
Feng Shao Ling's stance became less erect, secretly cursing in his heart:
"It's a bounty of a thousand taels of gold; whether in practicing martial arts or Daoist skills, one can make a name."
Seeing the waves seemingly calm down, Lei Xiong took control of the boat again, intending to turn back to Black River County:
"Bai Qilang, be cautious of the next wave of assassins. These were just the vanguard; there might be experts among them."
Bai Qi stood against the wind; fishing is about who has more patience, inviting the sharpshooter Wang Ding out is just the first step.
There's still a good show to come.
"Steward Lei, my head is worth a thousand gold; are you not tempted?"
Lei Xiong laughed honestly:
"I'm afraid to get the prize but not survive to spend it. Only one exceptional archer, Old Wang, has appeared, and the instructor hasn't shown, imagining which unlucky big fish bites the bait, it dies."
Bai Qi clapped his hands and said:
"Steward Lei is a smart man, interested in following me?
My Bai's Fish Stall is in need of an expert like you."
The quietly resentful Feng Shao Ling hesitated, thinking how this openly poaching in front of him overly disrespected the Broker Feng Family!
"Ahem, Bai Qilang, I'm currently working for the Feng Family; how can I serve two masters?"
Lei Xiong scratched his head, whispering:
"Let's talk privately; actually, I prefer life in Black River County; living in the County City is not easy."
Bai Qi nodded, as the night wind brushed past his shoulder, a faint chill suddenly fell on his cheek.
He stretched out his hand:
"It's raining."
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"...A magnificent head, worth a thousand gold. May I ask who among you dares to claim it! Even as bait, one can still exhibit valor! No wonder he's my disciple!"
Looking at Bai Qi, whose clothes fluttered as he stood on the boat, Ninghai Zen sighed:
"Being a master is too hard; at such a rare moment under the public eye, I can only hide in the dark, truly regretful!"
He adjusted his face several times, put on a long snake mask, and wielded a narrow long sword.
His mind expanded in all directions, revealing nearly thirty concealed killing intents.
"They all must die!"
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On the riverbank, the Dog Faced one wearing an Evil Dog Mask squinted his eyes:
"We've figured out the situation. There's a divine archer of about the third level hidden in the high ground to the northwest, not far from here. Yang's Daoist skill can just counter him."
The Pig faced one patted the grass and dirt off his clothes. He excelled in horizontal training, and within just two breaths, his ordinarily unremarkable medium build swelled like it was filled with water, expanding three or four times.
His muscles and bones stretched with crackling noises, and his once loose robe stretched so tightly it seemed it might burst at any moment.
His vigorous qi and blood surged like flames, swirling over his skin like a fearsome mountain of flesh.
A faint tiger roar could still be heard echoing!
"As per usual, I'll be the main attacker, Dog Brother will support, and Brother Niu and Brother Ma will watch that Lei fellow to prevent him from messing things up."
The Pig Faced one's voice was low and resonant, thundering powerfully, vibrating the eardrums.
"Brother Pig's Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield has finally mastered! Congratulations!"
Dog's eyes twitched; among practitioners, the most troublesome are those mastering horizontal training martial artists.
Though both cultivate external muscles and internal breath,
those focused on horizontal training enhance the body, tempering its physique.
Despite facing slow progress and challenging breakthroughs, once mastered, unless an opponent wields a treasured weapon, fists and feet alone cannot penetrate its defense.
"I exchanged for a Nourishing Spirit Grand Pill from the Hidden Pavilion, fortunately touching the Vital Organ Major Barrier."
The Pig Faced one's words were concise; this is also why he was willing to venture into the turbulent waters.
No matter how formidable Ninghai Zen is, it wouldn't be possible to kill him with a single punch!
As long as he withstands one move, there's a chance to escape.
Bull showed joy in his eyes; the stronger the accomplice, the greater the chance of pulling off this deal.