Zhang Rongfang had already rushed in front of him without anyone noticing, unleashing a series of fierce attacks, each one aimed at the Qing Jiao on the ground.
"You!!?" Huang Yixi had no choice but to intervene.
The two fought with lightning speed, and in the blink of an eye, more than ten moves had passed.
Smack
The antidote packet was knocked far away and scattered all over the ground.
The martial art passed down in the Huang Family is a Ninth Grade sword technique called the Cold Mountain Saber Technique.
This sword technique is said to have been created by the Huang Family Ancestor during the cold winter when he observed the collapse of a snow mountain and the Snow Deer.
They are primarily known for their rapid and intense attacks, which resemble falling snow.
The snow falls silently from the sky, dense and inescapable; this is the Mind Method of the Cold Mountain Saber Technique.
Zhang Rongfang's martial arts style is based on the Great Dao Sect Talisman Art, which are upright, peaceful, and have a strict and flawless structure.
It also incorporates many movement techniques and footwork, making its movements exceptionally strange and silent, like a giant python crawling at night.
Finally, and crucially, Eagle Claw Skill.
It compensates for the lack of offensive power in the Great Dao Sect Talisman Art, forming a complete framework of Eagle Claw attacks and serpentine evasion.
Unconsciously, his martial arts skills had developed into his own unique style.
The Eagle-Snake Combined Strike, their Talisman Fusion, Yin-Yang Harmony.
The Breaking Limit Skill unleashed under such a structure are even more astonishingly powerful.
With such a well-developed martial arts framework, the only way to defeat Zhang Rongfang is to overwhelm him with sheer strength.
Otherwise, there is no other way.
It can only be faster, more powerful, and harder than the Eagle Claw.
When the fight began, Huang Yixi started to feel uncomfortable.
The speed of the Huang Family's movement techniques lies in their rapid bursts of power, which can quickly establish an advantage in a single exchange and then crush and defeat the opponent.
But when facing Zhang Rongfang, he felt a sense of helplessness and frustration.
The problem is that he, a skilled assassin with a high burst of power but short duration, is no match for an opponent like Zhang Rongfang, whose agility and evasion are extremely high.
Three moves were made, one missed, and the other only hit the target with less than half its power.
Only when there is one move left can it be considered a perfect hit.
The problem is that Zhang Rongfang was making his move at the same time as he was making his.
He makes three moves, and Zhang Rongfang can make three moves in return.
In the Jianghu, all the Superior Martial Arts of prestigious sects with strict rules and regulations share a common characteristic.
That is, offense and defense go hand in hand, with offense containing defense and defense containing offense.
The strength of renowned martial arts lies precisely in its techniques.
Most other martial arts are simply offensive and defensive, without any follow-up considerations, and their subsequent changes are not as coherent.
After dozens of moves, Huang Yixi swung his blade and unleashed a powerful sweeping attack, forcing Zhang Rongfang.
He stepped back to Qing Jiao's side, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.
His martial arts skills were ultimately inferior to Qing Jiao's, and he was already somewhat flustered in dealing with the continuous attacks.
The opponent's martial arts are extremely effective against the Huang Family arts.
The Huang Family Cold Mountain Saber Technique is suitable for dealing with masters who focus on defense or have both offense and defense. It is most afraid of speed-type masters who rely on dodging.
Both being of the Ninth Grade, the subtle mutual restraint often leads to the gradual accumulation and amplification of advantages.
"Well, you're lucky." Zhang Rongfang didn't pursue them, but stood there, flexing his fingers.
"I had a good time today, it's just a pity there weren't enough people."
Before he finished speaking, he suddenly retreated and ran wildly into the distance, disappearing into the night in the blink of an eye.
After he left completely, there was no further movement around him.
Huang Yixi remained vigilant, standing still and on high alert.
Time slips away bit by bit.
Until Qing Jiao let out a painful groan and collapsed to the ground.
He was startled and quickly put down his knife to check on Qing Jiao's injuries.
Quickly administer the medication you have on hand, then stop the bleeding and apply a simple bandage.
Qing Jiao gradually regained her senses and struggled to grab his hand.
"You came back alone? Where are the others?!"
"Others!?" Huang Yixi suddenly froze, recalling the other party's words just now, a chill ran down her spine.
He felt numb all over and suddenly stood up, rushing towards the direction the others had followed.
***Under the cover of night.
On the Official Road from Wushan Prefecture to Shu Family Fortress.
First Squad Golden Wing Tower assassins suddenly appeared halfway through the battle, and led by Duan Gu and Tong Xin, they launched a frenzied attack.
This is their chance to atone for their sins. If they fail to perform now, given the current Spirit Envoy's methods, they will surely suffer a fate worse than death.
The Huang Family's servants, led by Huang Lanxin and accompanied by a group of high-ranking experts, were on their way.
Suddenly, halfway through, they were attacked by a group of assassins from the Golden Wing Tower who had been preparing for a long time.
The Eighth Grade experts, led by Duan Gu, charged forward first.
The two sides have similar numbers, but their overall strength is quite different.
High Grade Expert Duan Gu were able to hold their own against High Grade Huang Lanxin. But the rest of the group was in complete chaos.
Among those ordinary servants, there weren't many skilled fighters. When facing the Golden Wing Tower assassins, they were confronted with deadly poisons, hidden weapons, and other such methods.
In a single encounter, a quarter of the men lost their fighting ability and collapsed to the ground, unable to get up.
Clang! Huang Lanxin pushed Duan Gu away with all her might, took a step back, and slapped away a Flying Dagger that seemed to have come from nowhere.
But with this slight delay, Duan Gu charged forward again, his hands, clad in Iron Gauntlet, wielding immense power, slamming into the curved blade as if striking iron.
Clang! Huang Lanxin was shaken violently. Although they were both Eighth Grade, he was old and frail and was no match for Eighth Grade Duan Gu, who was young and strong.
He's over sixty years old, and the fact that he's been able to hold on until now is thanks to the continuous use of his Breaking Limit Skill.
At this moment, Duan Gu, who specialized in External Skill Hard Skill, finally could not withstand the attack.
The immense force pressed down on the blade, slamming it hard into his chest.
Puff.
Huang Lanxin felt a tightness in her chest, couldn't catch her breath, and felt weak all over.
Thud! Duan Gu grabbed his throat with both hands and twisted it hard.
In the blink of an eye, a fine head was forcibly twisted off and pulled out.
"Ah!!!!" Duan Gu raised his head high and roared.
Huang Lanxin is dead!!
The other experts from the Huang Family all looked over here. When they saw Huang Lanxin's head, their expressions changed drastically. Some turned and fled, while others went crazy and wanted to rush up to take revenge.
However, he was more often distracted by his hesitation in using his moves, and was thus cut down and stabbed by the Golden Wing Tower masters in front of him.
The situation changed drastically in an instant. The Huang Family servants all gave up resistance, some fleeing and others kneeling and begging for mercy.
Not far away, Zhang Rongfang stood in an open space on the Official Road, quietly watching the battlefield.
"Life is full of ups and downs, just like the green leaves on a tree, which sprout in spring and fall in autumn. This is the natural order of things."
He turned around and looked at Huang Yixi, who was rapidly approaching, his eyes revealing a bright and charming joy.
"When I kill, it's like a gardener pruning leaves, removing the old and keeping the new, a process of metabolism. Only by removing the decay can new flesh grow."
Just as green leaves are like this, so too are human hearts; good and evil are also like this.
He looked into Huang Yixi's eyes, which were almost out of control with anger.
"Therefore, I am doing this for the sake of the entire Wushan Prefecture, eliminating evil and preserving good."
Your Huang Family and Sea Dragon are the greatest evil.
They are withered leaves destined to fall.
"Don't you think so?"
"I'm going to kill you!!!" (Limit State: Turning Bell!!!)
Huang Yixi's blood vessels throbbed and swelled, turning bluish-black, and her body rapidly swelled a little.
He held the knife in both hands and charged at Zhang Rongfang with all his might.
Zhang Rongfang's whole body swelled up, his upper body muscles bulged rapidly, each muscle resembling a rock, and violent blood and qi exploded layer upon layer within his body.
The immense power brought by the Double Heavy Mountain rapidly condensed on the Eagle Claw in both hands.
Under the moonlight, on the Official Road.
The two approached each other rapidly, one fast and one slow.
One in motion, one still.
The knife and the claws clashed and collided in an instant.
Like a raging snowstorm rushing towards a soaring giant eagle.
"It's so late, why isn't Rong Fang home yet? He hasn't been coming over for dinner much lately, I wonder if he's lost weight. He's finished all the food I sent him."
Inside the Commerce Affairs Office.
Zhang Rongyu, dressed in a royal blue dress, strolled and rested in the back garden with Lu Mei Sha.
"Sister-in-law, why do you care about him? That man stays indoors all day long, I don't know what he's doing. Oh dear, look at him, he's already an official at eighteen, his future won't be bad." Lu Mei Sha wanted to say a few bad things about Zhang Rongfang, but she stopped herself and held back.
She originally looked down on Zhang Rongfang and her brother, believing that they were a burden to her brother.
But upon further reflection, Zhang Rongfang's displayed talent made it difficult for her to utter any disparaging remarks.
Even if a martial artist who Entering the Ranks of eighteen is not the best, he won't be that weak.
If all goes well, he can reach the top at thirty and perhaps even become Sixth Grade, just barely entering the High Grade category.
To belittle Zhang Rongfang at this time is to belittle the High Grade Expert subordinates under his brother.
She wouldn't be that stupid, no matter what.
With the recent string of events, she has come to realize from Zhang Rongyu's responses that, apart from her humble background, this sister-in-law is truly well-organized and capable in all other aspects.
"Speaking of which, Mei Sha, your attitude towards Rong Fang seems to have changed a bit?" Zhang Rongyu said with a smile, looking at her sister-in-law.
"Who changed their attitude towards him?" Lu Mei Sha away. "Sister-in-law, don't talk nonsense!"
"Do you remember what your brother meant back then? Actually, Rong Fang isn't a bad person at heart, he's just a bit impulsive. Now that he's started practicing martial arts, he's much stronger than before. With your brother's recommendation, he'll be a good fit in the future."
"Sister-in-law, stop talking. I wouldn't even consider him! There's no rush for us." Lu Mei Sha snorted. "By the way, I have something good here, sister-in-law, take a look."
Her pretty face lit up with a smile, and she took out a small black bottle with silver and white patterns from her handbag.
"What is this?" Zhang Rongyu asked curiously.
"This is called the Emerald Fragrance Pill. I stole it from home; it's something my mother used to use. Taking one pill will make you smell fragrant for a long time, at least a month!"
"It is said to have beauty and skin-nourishing effects, and can make the body better and reduce illness."
As Lu Mei Sha spoke, she handed the bottle to Zhang Rongyu.
"This is for you."
These past few days, after being provoked by Zhang Rongfang's situation, she thought about it carefully and realized that she did indeed have a prejudice against Zhang Rongyu.
Thinking back, my brother's mental illness would flare up from time to time, and he would often grab and beat or scold the people around him. There were even servants who were beaten to death.
In addition, the birthmark on his face disfigured him, so much so that no woman around him was willing to talk to him.
After that, he tried to find someone to exchange wives with, and finally managed to marry a legal wife, but she was a very controlling person.
He harbored ill intentions from the very beginning.
Now that woman is gone, only Zhang Rongyu remains.
Only a woman as pure, beautiful, and gentle as her could be so tolerant of her brother and help him recover from his mental illness.
She thought it all through and realized that it was true; ever since her sister-in-law Zhang Rongyu joined the family, her brother had been getting better day by day.
Therefore, she is gradually beginning to change her opinion of Zhang Rongyu.
"Is it really for me?" Zhang Rongyu asked in surprise, unable to believe it.
"Of course! I went home specifically to get it for you. Don't worry, this kind of thing is only available to Spirit Noble. Ordinary people don't have the qualifications." Lu Mei Sha said seriously.
"Mei Sha, you didn't look down on me and Rong Fang, and you're still so good to me." Zhang Rongyu gently held her hand, her beautiful eyes filled with emotion.
Her delicate hand brushed lightly across Lu Mei Sha's body as if she hadn't noticed.
The hand felt like an electric shock, sending a shiver through the latter's body, followed by a faint warmth and tingling sensation.
"No, it's nothing. I've just been thinking about it and realized I made many mistakes before. A person can't choose their own birth, and you, sister-in-law, are better than most Spirit Person in many ways."
"Mei Sha!" Zhang Rongyu hugged Lu Mei Sha tightly, gently pressing his hands on her back and buttocks.
For some reason, Lu Mei Sha felt a tingling and itchy sensation in the places her sister-in-law had touched, and her body had a strange feeling.
"Thank you!" Her sister-in-law's voice came from beside her ear. The vibration made her earlobe tingle, a feeling of indescribable comfort.
Unconsciously, the Zhang Rongyu before her eyes gradually overlapped with the figure in Lu Mei Sha's memory, a person who had long since passed away.
She suddenly understood why her brother liked Zhang Rongyu so much.