novelraw Chapter 174 - 120: Commission Completed
Chapter 174 - 120: Commission Completed
In the Martial World, experts, especially those of Yu Long Old Immortal’s caliber, have an extraordinary perception of danger.
Though they may not have the ability to foreknow things like the cicada that senses the autumn wind before it moves.
Yet when faced with an unavoidable life-and-death crisis, a powerful intuition arises within their hearts.
Just now, Yu Long Old Immortal’s claw could have claimed Wen Pingce’s life.
But at that moment, the intense sense of danger washed over him like a tide, engulfing him completely.
So he decisively abandoned the certain-kill claw and used Wen Pingce to shield against the danger.
Looking across all of Luochun Manor, the only person who could give him this sense of inevitable death was Wen Fusheng!
Therefore, the only thought in his mind at that moment was... this is a colossal deception!
Wen Fusheng pretended to be seriously injured, luring him here to his death!
Perhaps, he wasn’t just luring him... he intended to lure others as well.
This man dug a pit here to bury each who came!
His intentions are malicious, extremely sinister!
But when Chu Qing’s voice reached his ears, Yu Long Old Immortal became a bit dazed.
He looked blankly at Chu Qing, then glanced around.
Unwilling to believe in his heart:
"Where is Wen Fusheng? Let him come out to see me."
"This old thing not only has a bad heart, but bad ears too."
Chu Qing glanced at Wen Kaiyuan.
Wen Kaiyuan forced a laugh, Chu Qing said it, so he refrained from speaking rashly...
Chu Qing was clearly not afraid of Yu Long Old Immortal, but may not be able to protect himself.
If he angered this old thing, and he killed him first, he wouldn’t be able to defend himself, even if Chu Qing later slaughtered Yu Long Old Immortal, he wouldn’t survive.
At most, they’d offer some incense during his seven-day memorial, to express some sentiment.
"Outrageous!!"
Chu Qing’s words indeed angered Yu Long Old Immortal.
With a tap of his foot, his figure, like a pink illusion, swiftly approached.
"Watch out!"
Wen Pingce didn’t know Chu Qing’s background, but clearly, this young man had just helped him.
His character is even more straightforward than Chu Fan’s by far.
Someone helps him, naturally, he wants to help back.
Just as he was about to step forward, Wen Kaiyuan grabbed his wrist:
"No need for you, don’t mess up."
Wen Pingce turned cluelessly to look at Wen Kaiyuan, full of disappointment:
"Second brother, what are you doing? This child is in danger!"
"Where is it?"
Wen Kaiyuan pointed a finger.
Wen Pingce hurriedly turned back, only to see Yu Long Old Immortal’s claw momentum like a dragon emerging from the sea, each move strange and venomous, yet his Inner Breath followed the Pure Yang Lineage.
The gale stirred up, like the sun high in the sky.
The combination of the two was bizarre to the extreme!
However, when facing Chu Qing, though his claw technique was vicious, not a single move landed.
At most displaying three parts of his full ten-part skill, and he had to change his moves, he struck continuously five or six times, each retracted before landing.
Wen Pingce was dumbstruck watching this:
"This is... a good saber technique!!"
Wen Kaiyuan was puzzled:
"What saber technique?"
"The saber technique this young man is using, it’s extremely exquisite!"
Wen Pingce, though straightforward by nature, his aptitude in martial arts was far above Wen Kaiyuan:
"Yu Long Old Immortal’s [Poison Dragon Thousand Illusion Claw] is deceitful and venomous, plus his [Yangyang Infinite Skill] scorches the meridians, if hit even once, Pure Yang Inner Power invades the body, like blazing fire causing unbearable pain.
"But this young man’s saber technique is incredibly outstanding, always anticipating the enemy’s moves.
"The saber’s edge hasn’t even advanced, yet it’s crossing at the opponent’s weakest point... in other words, Yu Long Old Immortal’s every claw meets the saber edge.
"If he uses this claw to its fullest, let alone not hitting the young man, his own arm would be severed first by the opponent’s blade."
"Oh."
Wen Kaiyuan understood what was said, but couldn’t quite see it.
He just knew Yu Long Old Immortal’s claws were rendered useless after prolonged striking.
Not only did Wen Pingce perceive the brilliance in Chu Qing’s saber technique, but Si Ye and the guards within the courtyard did as well.
Si Ye’s expression changed several times.
Chu Qing was ultimately a latecomer, mysteriously entrusted with heavy responsibilities by Wen Fusheng, he obeyed yet wasn’t fully convinced.
When Chu Qing visited earlier that day, Si Ye intercepted him, and was inexplicably defeated.
He even thought of finding another opportunity to seek out Chu Qing for further instruction.
But now, witnessing this scene, he realized, perhaps no need for instruction... he wasn’t Chu Qing’s match.
The onlookers had various thoughts, but Yu Long Old Immortal grew more disheartened as he fought.
He felt as if the opponent’s saber woven webs hanging from treetops.
Entangled from all directions, a slight misstep would lead to being caught, waiting to be slaughtered.
Where did this young man come from... quite handsome too.
His eyes narrowed slightly, unexpectedly feeling a surge of ambition, suddenly, he spread his hands, one palm facing forward, the other backward.
As his palms turned, uneven inner strength surged explosively from within.
In the next instant, he extended a claw, seemingly with a faint shrill echo resonating through the void.
Gang Qi circled around his five fingers, Chu Qing aligned his saber momentum, choosing defense rather than offense.
Because by now, he had seen through seven or eight parts of the situation before him.
With Yu Long Old Immortal’s Martial Arts, though he could surpass Wen Pingce by a tad, thinking of barging into Luochun Manor now... was pure fantasy.
Sneaking in was even more delusional.
The only possibility for his presence here now was Wen Fusheng’s tacit approval.