"Okay." She took a breath and looked at Chen Jianghe, "The sect has received the news. The leader Cen Qianfan personally led the team, along with the Court Masters Shen Hao, Liu Tinglan, and Shi Zhenyue, to stop Demonic Sect's gang."
She paused and said, "The leader and the three big Court Master are all strong True Essence Realm, so we don't need to worry about the rest.
Chen Jianghe nodded, and his tense nerves relaxed a little.
He lowered his head and looked at the body of Mo Wen at his feet. He was silent for a moment, and then suddenly squatted down.
Liu Shuling raised his eyebrows. "What to do?"
Chen Jianghe didn't answer, and his hands began to fumble around Mo Wen's body.
The movements are skillful and the techniques are experienced. From the skirt to the lining, every place where things may be hidden is taken care of. It is done smoothly and in one go.
Liu Shuling looked at this scene and was startled for a moment, then the corner of his mouth twitched a few times.
"Jianghe..." she said, with a bit of weirdness in her voice, "How come you are better at touching corpses than me?"
Chen Jianghe kept moving his hands without raising his head. "The more people you kill, the more you will become familiar with it."
Liu Shuling:
She opened her mouth to say something, but found that she was speechless.
This kid, why is he so choked when he talks?
But if you think about it carefully, it's actually true.
From Black Wind Cave to Caoshui Ferry, from Martial Sharpening Platform to Hunting Grounds, dozens of people died at his hands over the past year.
It is indeed reasonable and reasonable to touch corpses to gain experience.
Liu Shuling shook his head and stopped asking questions. He turned around and walked towards Zhao Li's body, squatted down and started searching.
The two of them were busy with their own business, and there was only the sound of rummaging in the forest.
Chen Jianghe's hand felt a hard object in the lining of Mo Wen. He pulled it out and saw that it was a thick stack of banknotes.
He counted quickly.
Eighty thousand taels.
Chen Jianghe's expression remained unchanged, he put the banknote in his arms and continued to fumble.
He touched a small porcelain bottle with his fingertips and took it out. The bottle was warm and about the size of a palm. He uncorked the bottle and took a closer look under the moonlight. There were three longan-sized elixirs lying in the bottle. They were all dark red, and there were faint traces of blood flowing between the elixir lines. It was extremely strange.
Blood Essence Pill.
Chen Jianghe's eyes narrowed slightly.
He had seen the record of this object in the book "The Record of Good and Evil a Hundred Years Ago" in Xingyi Martial Pavilion. It was made from the essence and blood of alien animals and refined with the secret method of the Demonic Sect. It can greatly improve the cultivation level, but the user needs to endure the pain of backlash of Qi and blood, and can easily lose his mind and become a bloodthirsty maniac.
He re-corked the bottle and put it in his arms without making a sound.
Keep exploring.
Finally, I took out a thin booklet from the close-fitting inner pocket of Mo Wen.
There is no word on the cover. When you open the first page, there is a line of crooked small words. "Blood Shadow Steps, take the essence and blood of alien beasts to temper your legs, cultivate them to great perfection, your body shape is like a blood shadow, and you are as fast as a ghost."
Chen Jianghe pupils shrink.
Shenfa.
And it is Demonic Sect's unique body technique.
He quickly flipped through a few pages and hurriedly scanned the methods and meridian routes, and was shocked in his heart.
This Blood Shadow Steps's method of transporting energy is actually 70-80% similar to his Phantom Shadow Steps!
Especially the core essence of "activating energy and blood and bursting at instantaneous speed" is exactly the same.
It's just that Phantom Shadow Steps is more focused on "virtual", focusing on the erratic movement and difficulty in distinguishing true from false;
Blood Shadow Steps is more focused on blood, burning energy and blood in exchange for instant extreme speed.
Chen Jianghe was silent for a moment, closed the book, and put it in his arms.
No one can know these two things.
He raised his head and looked at Liu Shuling.
Liu Shuling has also finished searching, and is squatting next to Zhao Li's body, holding a stack of banknotes in his hands and counting them.
"Fifty thousand taels." She sighed, with a hint of disgust in her tone, "That's it? After all, it's Grandmastery of Gang Force. Is it a shame to bring such a small amount of money when you go out?"
She rummaged through Zhao Li's relics and found two bottles of healing elixirs, a bottle of Gang Origin Pill, and several pieces of good-quality ore, all of which she pocketed.
"That's all." Liu Shuling stood up, patted the dust on his hands, and looked at Chen Jianghe, "What about you? How many did you touch?"
Chen Jianghe took out the stack of banknotes from his arms and handed them over.
Liu Shuling took it and counted it, his eyes lit up slightly. "Eighty thousand taels? This guy is richer than that one."
She handed the banknote back to Chen Jianghe and was about to say something when she saw Chen Jianghe counting out another twenty thousand taels from the banknote and offering it with both hands.
"Senior Sister, this is a little bit of my disciple's wishes. I hope that Senior Sister will accept it."
Liu Shuling looked at the stack of banknotes, was slightly startled, and then smiled.
She didn't answer immediately, but looked Chen Jianghe up and down, with a bit of satisfaction in her eyes.
"Jianghe, are you... repaying the favor of saving your life?"
Chen Jianghe did not deny it, but solemnly said, "If senior sister does not come today, this disciple will undoubtedly die. I will bear this kindness and virtue in my heart. The two thousand taels of silver are just a slight expression of my feelings. If there is an opportunity in the future, I will repay you generously."
Liu Shuling reached out, took the stack of banknotes, weighed them in his hands, and then put them in his arms.
"Okay, I'll accept it." She patted her chest, "I accept your offer."
She paused, then suddenly stretched out her hand and slapped Chen Jianghe hard on the shoulder.
"Jianghe, do you know what I admire most about you?"
Chen Jianghe raised his eyes to look at her.
Liu Shuling grinned, showing his white teeth. "It's not your talent that broke through Gangjin in the past year and a half, nor your ability to master marksmanship, but this kid, no matter how your cultivation level increases or your status changes, you always know who you are, and you always remember who treats you well."
She took back her hands, stood with her hands behind her back, and looked at the cold bright moon in the night sky.
"Some people, when their cultivation level is high, they become arrogant. They always feel that labor and management are the best in the world, and no one takes them seriously. But what about you?
Initiation of Gang Force, he killed two Grandmastery of Gang Force and he even knew how to share the money with me."
She turned to look at Chen Jianghe, her eyes full of relief. "For this reason, I, the senior sister, have not loved you in vain."
Chen Jianghe listened quietly, the corners of his lips raised slightly.
He did not speak, but solemnly clasped his fists towards Liu Shuling.
The two of them adjusted their breathing in place for about half an hour. After Gang Qi recovered a little, they got up and walked towards Zhu Jingyi's body.
Liu Shuling stood aside and watched this scene. He was silent for a long time before slowly speaking, "Let's go and send her back to Cangming Court."
Chen Jianghe nodded, bent down and picked up Zhu Jingyi's body.
The two of them walked one behind the other, walking in the moonlight, towards the mountain gate.
Cangming Court is located on an independent peak on the southeast side of the Xingyi Sect.
Different from the quietness of Soaring Wood Court, Cangming Court has a dense atmosphere of water vapor everywhere.
Green bamboos are planted on both sides of the mountain road, and dewdrops hang on the bamboo leaves, glowing crystal clear under the moonlight.
A clear stream winds down the mountain road, the sound of water gurgling like a ring.
Chen Jianghe held the body of Zhu Jingyi, followed Liu Shuling, stepped through the mountain gate, passed through a bamboo forest, and his eyes suddenly opened up.
A courtyard with green tiles and white walls stands on the bank of the stream. The courtyard door is open, and a plaque hangs on the lintel, which reads "Cangming Court". The writing is clear and meaningful, like flowing water and clouds.
More than ten disciples have gathered in the courtyard, obviously they have received the news.
Most of them were women, wearing long blue skirts. They were discussing something in low voices at the moment, with sadness and fear on their faces.
Seeing Liu Shuling and Chen Jianghe step into the courtyard, everyone made way for them.
A figure slowly walked out of the crowd.
It was a woman, about 27 or 28 years old, wearing a moon-white long skirt with a hem that reached the floor, and the outline of her slender legs could be vaguely seen under the skirt.
She has a graceful figure and a graceful figure. Her black hair hangs down like a waterfall from her waist. She has a clear face, but there is a bit of heroism between her eyebrows that is inconsistent with her soft appearance.
There is a long sword hanging on her waist, the scabbard is plain white, and a sapphire sword tassel is tied to the hilt.
Cangming Court Chief Disciple, Jiang Xitong.
Grandmastery of Gang Force.
Jiang Xitong nodded slightly, his eyes fell on the cloth bag in Liu Shuling's hand, his voice was cold, but there was a trace of suppressed trembling: "Junior Sister Zhu----"
Chen Jianghe was silent for a moment, then presented the cloth bag with both hands. "Senior Sister Jiang, Junior Sister Zhu---- she died in the battle. The body is here, please take care of it, Senior Sister."
Jiang Xitong reached out to take the bag and gently opened the bag.
The moonlight fell, reflecting that cold face.
Jiang Xitong stared at that face for a long, long time.
After a long time, Jiang Xitong closed the bag and handed the bag to the person behind him. His voice was still cold, but a little more hoarse. "Put it away and wait for Court Master to come back before proceeding to the funeral."
The female disciple took it with both hands and nodded solemnly.
Jiang Xitong turned around, looked at Liu Shuling and Chen Jianghe, and clasped his fists together.
"You two have returned with the body of Junior Sister Zhu. This kindness and kindness will be borne in mind by Cangming Court."
Liu Shuling waved his hand and sighed, "Don't thank me, thank Jianghe. If he hadn't shot Zhao Li at the critical moment, I might not have been able to come back alive tonight."
Jiang Xitong's eyes fell on Chen Jianghe. He looked up and down for a moment, and a strange color flashed in his eyes.
"Junior brother Chen, I have long admired your name." She spoke slowly, her voice was cold, but it revealed some sincere gratitude, "If there is a need for what happened tonight, Cangming Court will definitely repay you generously."
Chen Jianghe responded with cupped fists, "Senior Sister Jiang, you're welcome. Senior Sister Zhu is fighting for the sect, and the disciples are just doing their duty."
Jiang Xitong nodded and said no more.
She turned around, ordered the disciples behind her to properly place Zhu Jingyi's body, and then personally sent Liu Shuling and Chen Jianghe to the outside of the mountain gate.
The two turned around and left, their figures gradually disappearing into the night.
Jiang Xitong Standing in front of the mountain gate, watching the figure in green clothes getting further and further away, a complex emotion suddenly flashed through his cold eyes.
"What a pity----"
She murmured in a low voice, "Master was too worried at the beginning and did not accept him as a disciple. Otherwise, now Cangming Court would have an extra talent to develop."
A Cangming Court female disciple behind her asked softly, "Is that Chen Jianghe that senior sister is talking about?"
Jiang Xitong nodded, still looking at the figure disappearing at the end of the mountain road.
"Five Forms Root Bone has been breaking through the Gangjin for a year and a half. Tonight, as Initiation of Gang Force, he cooperated with Liu Shuling to kill two Demonic Sect Grandmastery of Gang Force. How many of the five institutes can achieve such a record?"
The female disciple was silent.
Jiang Xitong sighed softly, withdrew his gaze, turned around and walked towards the courtyard.
"That's all, you can't force things like fate."
Under the moonlight, the moon-white figure gradually disappeared into the depths of the bamboo forest.
In the courtyard, faint cries could be heard, and someone was whispering something.
"Senior Sister Zhu likes this plum tree the most. She said that when it blooms in winter, the whole yard will be fragrant----"
"She also said last month that when she comes back from this mission, she will teach us the new swordsmanship——"
"Stop talking----stop talking----"
Sect Master Hall is located on the top of the main peak of the Xingyi Sect, with cornices and brackets, making it majestic.
The mountain medicine is sinking, and Shi Quexiao, the elder on duty, whose surname is Meng, is about sixty years old, has white beard and hair, and is wearing a black elder's robe. He is currently crouching behind a long desk to review documents.
Hearing the footsteps, he raised his head and frowned slightly when he saw Liu Shuling and Chen Jianghe.
"Liu Shuling? Chen Jianghe?" He put down the brush in his hand, "It's so late, what's the matter?"
Liu Shuling took a step forward, cupped his fists and said, "Elder Meng, I have something to report."
Elder Meng nodded. "Say."
Liu Shuling took a deep breath and told what happened tonight from beginning to end. From the three of them running away separately, to her arriving in time to save Chen Jianghe, to Zhu Jingyi being killed, and finally the two of them joining forces to kill Mo Wen, Zhao Li and two Grandmastery of Gang Force.
She spoke concisely and clearly, without exaggerating or concealing anything.
Elder Meng listened quietly, his face calm at first, but when he heard that Zhu Jingyi was killed, his brows furrowed;
When I heard that Chen Jianghe, with the cultivation level of Initiation of Gang Force, cooperated with Liu Shuling to kill two Grandmastery of Gang Force, a glimmer of disbelief suddenly flashed in those old muddy eyes.
"You..." He opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.
After a long time, he took a deep breath, suppressed the fear surging in his heart, and slowly said, "Chen Jianghe, it has only been a year and a half since you joined Soaring Wood Court. From Minor Completion of Transforming Force to Initiation of Gang Force, which was already rare. Now he can actually kill two Grandmastery of Gang Force with Initiation of Gang Force cultivation level and cooperate with Liu Shuling..."
He paused, shook his head, and said with some emotion in his tone, "In my more than forty years in the Xingyi Sect, I have met not only ten thousand but also eight thousand disciples. Five Forms Root Bone, you are the first one to reach this stage."
Chen Jianghe lowered his eyes, his expression unchanged. "The elder is ridiculous. The disciple is just...
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"There is no need to be self-effacing." Elder Meng waved his hand and interrupted him, "I know what you want to say. But being able to seize the slightest opportunity and strike a fatal blow in such a desperate situation cannot be summed up by the word luck."
He looked at Chen Jianghe with a bit more solemnity in his eyes. "Being brave and resourceful, staying calm in the face of danger, knowing how to advance and retreat, and knowing what to choose. These are rare."
Chen Jianghe was silent for a moment, then slowly clasped his fists. "Thank you, elder, for your guidance."
Elder Meng nodded, then looked at Liu Shuling: "You two have accomplished this great feat tonight, and the sect will receive a heavy reward. Go back and rest first, and someone will deliver the reward to your courtyard tomorrow."
Liu Shuling cupped his fists. "Thank you, elder."
Chen Jianghe also cupped his fists and saluted.
The two turned around and exited the hall.