Sorry, I'm Late

He later learned from Li Qingfeng that Xiong San was practicing the "Black Sha Skill," a skill that no one in Wangjing Prefecture dared to learn.

No one dares to learn the "Fire Poison Art" because the mortality rate is too high. The further you progress in the practice, the more potent the poisons you need to use, and one wrong move could mean certain death.

As for the "Black Sha Skill," it's not difficult for him to learn; compared to the "Fire Poison Art," its cultivation difficulty is greatly reduced. However, its lethality rate is not much lower than that of the "Fire Poison Art."

This technique uses killing to nourish Sha Qi energy, integrating it into one's own body. It's fine in the early stages, but in the middle and Late Stages, it's easy to suffer from the backlash of Sha Qi, and one may Deviation and Demonic Possession at any time. At that point, one will either become insane or die from body explosion.

Therefore, anyone who dares to practice the "Black Sha Skill" is a madman.

However, the Sha Qi and Sha Weapons of the "Black Sha Skill" share the same origin, making it extremely effective against Ghost Monsters, which makes countless Martial Artists covet it. But when it comes to choosing a technique, very few people still have the courage to choose it.

As the captain of the Desolate City Demon-Hunting Team, Lu Ming wanted to train Xiong San to be his sword. If Xiong San was willing to submit, with his Perfect Mastery Bone Refining Realm and the Black Sha Skill, he could immediately become his right-hand man. This is why Lu Ming did not take action against Wang Xiaoxi immediately.

He hoped that Xiong San would personally hand Wang Xiaoxi over to him as a pledge of loyalty.

But in the end, Lu Ming still lost, and lost miserably.

"He was interesting, but the young man with him was even more interesting. Sadly, that young man is dead."

A hint of regret flashed across Li Qingfeng's eyes, as if he were thinking of something.

"Are you talking about that madman who practices the 'Fire Poison Art'?"

"Not only that, he not only cultivated the 'Fire Poison Art' but also the 'Black Sha Skill.' He actually dared to cultivate two Internal Cultivation Manual of the same attribute at the same time without Deviation and Demonic Possession. He can be considered a genius."

Li Qingfeng thought of Qin Ming.

To survive a single blow from the Silver Dragon's palm is truly remarkable; no wonder he possesses a gold-medal recommendation from Wangjing Prefecture.

Thinking of that recommendation letter, Li Qingfeng felt a surge of anger.

After Silver Dragon tampered with the gold medal recommendation order, he didn't dare to publicize it and could only swallow his anger.

"Alright, I'm leaving. You can handle things yourself. Once you have about ten pairs of Pure Boys and Girls, you can begin the sacrificial ceremony. I can go back earlier once this is done."

After saying that, Li Qingfeng had already disappeared.

At the same time, several yamen runners had arrived at the entrance of the courtyard.

The leading constable was Hou Wu.

Hou Wu brought four constables to arrest Wang Xiaoxi.

"Bang!"

Hou Wu kicked the door open, and the loud noise attracted passersby to stop and watch.

Hou Wu looked around, brandishing his broadsword. "This is County Yamen business. No unauthorized personnel are allowed to approach. Anyone who does will be executed!"

Upon hearing this, the onlookers immediately dispersed.

Because they knew that Hou Wu's words were true. There had been stubborn people who didn't believe it, and their heads were chopped off on the spot by the yamen runners. Their families even tried to cause trouble at the County Yamen, but the final result was that they were severely punished with one hundred strokes of the cane and died on the spot.

This made the people in the city even more afraid of the County Yamen.

"Who??!"

Hearing the commotion, Li Shengnan, Ye Wei, Lu Liu, who were resting in their rooms, rushed out almost simultaneously.

Upon hearing the noise, Wu Shi and Wang Xiaoxi instinctively hugged each other.

"Mother, I'm scared."

"It's alright, Xiaoxi. Miss Li and the others are here; they'll protect us."

Wu Shi hurriedly comforted her, but in reality, she was also unsure, because she understood that this was Desolate City teeming with powerful figures, no longer the small Qingshan Town.

"Stand still, everyone. This is County Yamen handling a case."

Hou Wu strode inside.

He glanced at Li Shengnan and the others, then completely ignored them.

"Where's Wang Xiaoxi? Come out here!"

Hou Wu's loud shout startled Wang Xiaoxi, who trembled all over, and Wu Shi's face changed drastically.

They came specifically for her daughter, Wang Xiaoxi? How could that be? Wang Xiaoxi is only seven years old. A seven-year-old girl almost never leaves the house. Why would someone come looking for her? And someone from the County Yamen?

Li Shengnan companions were equally puzzled and shocked. Seeing the other party's aggressive demeanor, Li Shengnan immediately stepped forward to block his path.

"Wait, I think there must be some misunderstanding. Little Xi is just a child."

"A child?" Hou Wu sneered. "That's right, that's exactly what I'm looking for—a seven-year-old child!"

Seven years old?

A thought flashed through Li Shengnan's mind, but she couldn't think of it at the moment.

Lu Liu and Ye Wei exchanged a glance, immediately realizing that their injuries were related to the River God's sacrifice. "It was the River God's sacrifice! He wanted to capture Xiao Xi as Sacrifice to the River God!"

"What!"

Li Shengnan was shaken, and instantly understood everything.

"No! Mother, I don't want to go! Xiaoxi doesn't want to be Sacrifice! No!!"

When Wang Xiaoxi heard that she was to become Sacrifice and food for the River God, she burst into tears.

Ultimately, she's still just a seven-year-old child.

Wu Shi's face turned deathly pale, as if all her strength had been drained away in an instant.

She wanted to resist, to fight back, but when she opened her mouth, her chapped lips moved a few times but no sound came out.

What are you saying? Begging for mercy?

Would begging for mercy be of any use?

In this chaotic world, ordinary people are like ants, their lives could be wiped out at any moment.

"My lord, please wait a moment. The River God Sacrifice still has time. Why don't you try looking elsewhere? My Master, Xiong San, is also at the County Yamen. Please, my lord, spare her for the sake of my Martial Uncle."

Seeing that the other party was about to rush into the room, Li Shengnan gritted her teeth and stood in front of Hou Wu once again.

"Xiong San?"

Hou Wu seemed to recall a scene and couldn't help but laugh, "He was severely injured by Lord Lu Ming and has been imprisoned in the Water Prison. He can't even save his own life, why should I give him face? Get out of the way!"

Hou Wu snorted coldly and sent Li Shengnan flying with a single palm strike.

Li Shengnan was already injured, and Hou Wu's strength was at the Late Stage of the Bone Refining Realm. With a casual palm strike, he sent her flying backward, coughing up blood.

"Senior Sister!"

"Senior Sister!"

Ye Wei and Lu Liu were horrified when they saw this.

"Stop!"

The two men stood on either side of the door without hesitation, blocking Hou Wu's way.

Wang Xiaoxi and the Embroiderer were nearby; they had promised Qin Ming that they would take good care of them.

"Heh, so there really are some who aren't afraid of death. Fine, I'll send you on your way!"

Hou Wu was already furious after being interrupted repeatedly.

A few ants dare to block his way? They're asking for death!

Hou Wu casually struck out with his palm. Ye Wei and Lu Liu tried their best to block, but they were still swept away by the palm, their bodies exploding with blood mist.

Seeing this, Hou Wu smiled, pushed open the door and entered. Looking at Wang Xiaoxi, who was huddled in the corner trembling, he laughed loudly and grabbed at Wang Xiaoxi.

Lu Liu and the others were seriously injured and could only watch helplessly as this scene unfolded.

Their eyes were bloodshot, and their hearts were filled with boundless hatred.

Ye Wei couldn't help but burst into tears.

"Senior Brother Qin, where are you? We need you."

"I'm sorry I'm late."

A voice came from outside the courtyard.