Garment-Shaking Detonation, Flame Saber Might, Rewards for Merit, Candidate Gold Steward!

Li Xian, who was some distance away, had a premonition, but by the time he shouted, it was too late! He saw Yu Hai caught off guard and suddenly fall victim to the attack, his head being swallowed whole. The surrounding Gold-Seeking Guard were stunned and at a loss for what to do.

It turns out that... during the chase and capture of the thief, everyone coordinated and cooperated seamlessly.

Li Xian was positioned in the southeast alley, observing the surroundings and blocking the thieves' escape route. Yu Hai thought it was Li Xian's first time working together to catch thieves, partly out of kindness and partly out of concern that Li Xian might lack the ability and coordination. Therefore, he did not direct Li Xian to confront the thieves head-on.

Li Xian had sensed the strange movement of the thief Yellow Ghost the moment he made his move. However, he was too far away, and his ranged martial art, "Flicked-Finger Golden Light," was unable to stop him. He wanted to help, but was powerless to do so.

The Yellow Ghost's moves were bizarre. After swallowing Yu Hai's head, he burst into laughter, saying, "Excellent, excellent! I've traded a Gold Steward for one. I'm not at a loss, hahaha!"

Yu Hai's life was over, his head swallowed whole. But his body was still alive, perhaps with a last breath. He swung his sword fiercely at the top of his head. The Yellow Ghost's head occupied Yu Hai's body, and it suddenly twisted its head, causing Yu Hai's body to spin.

With a misstep, the final blow lost its power. Yu Hai died completely, his limp body kneeling on the spot. At this moment Gold-Seeking Guard regained their senses, filled with extreme rage. One of them roared, "Kill this scoundrel and avenge Gold Steward!"

We responded in unison, forming ranks, and thunder roared as the fighting erupted from all sides.

The Yellow Ghost laughed, "Hehe, well done! You even have this trick up your sleeve!"

Yu Hai's body swelled up and suddenly exploded with a loud "bang." His bones turned into sharp fragments, and his flesh turned into red mist. The street was instantly a scene of utter carnage. Several of the nearest Gold-Seeking Guard) were caught in the blast and injured by the fragments of Yu Hai's bones.

He was sent flying backward, crashing into the surrounding walls and roof tiles. Yellow Ghost's unexpected move instantly reversed the tide of battle.

In reality, although the Gold-Seeking Guard cooperated well, they were all arrogant. They were good at catching thieves together, but they could never be perfect at defending against thieves' strange tricks. Moreover... strange tricks are common in the world. "Martial arts", "Art Path", "strange objects"... when combined, there are always unexpected situations, and it is difficult to guard against them all. If they encounter them, they can only accept their bad luck and blame it on their lack of strength.

When the blood mist dissipated, the Yellow Ghost's figure had vanished without a trace.

Yellow Ghost's "Severed-Head Flying Technique," "Great-Mouth Swallowing Head," "Body-Led Detonation," and "Escape Amidst Chaos" were all executed in one go, and there was a lot of skill involved. The Severed-Head Flying was a combination of "martial arts" and "Art Path."

Even for a martial artist, losing their head means certain death. Yellow Ghost, however, twists off his own head, not only escaping with his life but also capable of killing unexpectedly. This involves the Art Path Limb Severing.

This Art Path allows one to arbitrarily remove parts of the body without affecting life or causing harm. However, in reality, this "Art Path" is quite useless. Its most useful application is removing the eyes and ears to investigate the surrounding situation.

If one further assists with the martial art "Self-Slaughter Art," this martial art is extremely evil, yet it perfectly matches Art Path "Art of Limb Severing." The second level includes a move called "Severed-Head Life-Taking," which is a move used in actual combat when one believes they are no match and chooses to exchange their life for another.

He severed his own head and shot it out. During this time, the head could retain consciousness for twenty breaths, allowing him to kill his enemy by surprise. However, once the head was severed, his life would also dissipate afterward. Both were severely injured and perished together.

This "Self-Slaughter Art" combined with "Art Path of Limb Severing" became Yellow Ghost's unique secret plan. He roamed the martial world, committing numerous evil deeds. Many martial arts heroes and young talents sought to capture him and gain fame.

If he cannot be defeated by his own skills, he will feign capture and then suddenly unleash this move. He will be invincible. Although his opponent's martial arts skills are superior to his, no one can predict that his head will be severed off.

They often triumph over the strong with the weak! Later, Yellow Ghost had another extraordinary encounter and mastered a Celestial Note called "Boiling-Body Celestial Note," which could cause the body to Shaking Detonation. After possessing the enemy's body with his head, he would play this Celestial Note, using the enemy's body as the Shaking Detonation object.

It was a unique style, insidious and bloody, yet consistently effective. At this critical moment, it caught the Jianjin Guards off guard, killing Jin Changyu Hai and injuring several others. This record was exceptionally impressive and rarely encountered.

Gold-Seeking Guard, and Gold Steward was an outstanding individual. However, beneath the glitz and glamour of the martial world often lay a cruel reality. Regardless of whether you were Mud Body Mud Face Golden Body Golden Face, in a life-or-death struggle, your opponent would show no mercy.

Moreover, Yellow Ghost managed to escape and ascend to heaven. The Gold-Seeking Guard, who had been badly injured in the explosion, were filled with fear and grief. They were barely able to catch their breath and wanted to chase after Yellow Ghost, but dared not.

Four or five people reacted quickly enough to avoid harm. However, this pursuit might not be enough to kill Yellow Ghost, and given his unpredictable moves, they might end up losing their lives instead.

Furthermore... if the Yellow Ghost were to return, the wounded would be in grave danger again. While they hesitated, Li Xian arrived and hurriedly said, "You all watch over the wounded; I'm going to catch this thief."

Fifteen members of the Gold-Seeking Guard Cavalier in this mission. Chang Ziqiang and Li Jian were also in the group. The two shouted, "We'll help you, form a battle formation!" Li Xian's figure flashed, already far away, his voice echoing back, "Guarding the wounded is the priority. Come and help me after you've recovered your breath."

Yellow Ghost reattached the head and disappeared into the alley. Although he had averted another chase, his survival tactic had been exposed. He knew that if there was a next time, he would have difficulty escaping, and the Gold-Seeking Guard would soon come to kill him again.

He thought to himself, "Trying to take my life? Bullshit Jade City! I only killed a few ordinary people, yet they're relentlessly pursuing me. Fine, I'll just die and then cause a huge scene, go and take other people's lives, and nobody will live anymore!" His eyes blazed with malice, and he gouged out his glasses and threw them high into the air.

The eyeballs flew into the air, yet it could still see.

Yellow Ghost, taking advantage of his high vantage point, looked down and saw a street to the east with many pedestrians, separated from this place only by a narrow alley. He smiled cruelly and rushed towards the crowded area, intending to wreak havoc.

Such vicious and ruthless individuals are truly rare.

As Yellow Ghost was walking, he suddenly heard a whooshing sound beside his ear. He quickly dodged to the side and glanced out of the corner of his eye to see that it was a masked man who had made the move. Yellow Ghost shifted his feet and turned around to strike with a "Heart-Shattering Bone-Shaking Palm".

Li Xian 'Heavenly Pivot Saber Method was fluid and seamless; if one strike missed, he immediately withdrew his blade to defend, using the "Jade Across the Front" parry. Yellow Ghost was secretly delighted; he had seen this technique before. He thought, "The brat who tried to embarrass himself with this move in front of me last time was severely injured. Heh heh, he can't keep that face of his. You brat, your fate will only be worse!"

The Heart-Shattering Bone-Shaking Palm struck the blade. The Tiger Saber trembled violently, emitting a clanging sound. The Yellow Ghost Palm's energy surged forth, pressing forward with tremendous force. Li Xian's blade trembled, and the two forces clashed.

Yellow Ghost realized that Li Xian's Inner Steam, realm, and martial arts were all extraordinary. Although it was the same move, "Jade Across the Front," the two versions were vastly different. The former was full of flaws and lacked smooth transitions, showing only youthful vigor and a competitive spirit. The latter, on the other hand, possessed profound inner strength, remaining unchanged despite all changes. Moreover, its Inner Steam was powerful, and its martial arts had evolved to a deeper level.

Despite Yellow Ghost's full-force pressure, he couldn't force Li Xian to retreat even half a step. However, Yellow Ghost had a premonition that if he used another move, Li Xian could easily handle it as well. In just a moment, the two inner swallows clashed. Yellow Ghost lost more than ten zhang of inner swallows, while Li Xian lost nearly ten zhang of inner swallows. Yellow Ghost thought, "This kid is a master. I'll continue to hold out and probe his strength." His inner swallows surged wildly, and the killing intent in his palm was extremely strong.

No matter how much he added, Li Xian could handle it. The two of them were completely locked in combat, their two martial arts styles clashing. This caused the walls of the alley to be washed away, and the piled-up baskets and miscellaneous items were pushed out of the alley with a "bang".

Yellow Ghost suddenly felt a jolt of heat in his palm, from which white smoke hissed out.

Suddenly, the Tiger Saber burst forth with raging flames. Yellow Ghost immediately retreated, his palms already burned and throbbing with intense pain. Li Xian Intent Infusion, channeling his Heartfire to the blade.

The entire knife gleamed brightly in the firelight.

This location is in a narrow alley. Just now Gold-Seeking Guard chased down the villains and cleared the crowd within a hundred feet. This street is now deserted. Li Xian stood in front of the road, neither excited nor afraid. He saw Yellow Ghost flee and it was too late to call for the Gold-Seeking Guard to form an encirclement. Therefore, he took the lead and faced Yellow Ghost alone.

Li Xian lightly brandished his horizontal sword, focused his gaze, and assumed a proper stance. Wherever his blade swept, flames roared, filling the entire alley with fire. Yellow Ghost glanced at the raging fire within his blade and said, "Good lad, you've got some skill." Fine red velvet sprouted from his claws, showing his unwillingness to admit defeat. He straightened his foot and charged forward fiercely. His move, "Red-Fur Drifting-Kill Claw," was extremely powerful.

Once an enemy is scratched, the red fuzz adheres to the skin and flesh. It is extremely difficult to remove, as if countless tiny poison needles are embedded in the flesh. Only by cutting away the entire piece of flesh can the red fuzz be removed.

He lashed out with his claw, aiming for Li Xian's chest.

Li Xian had witnessed Yellow Ghost's unexpected victory and death at Yu Hai, so he dared not be careless this time. His blade flashed like fire as he swung it horizontally. The flames burned the fur, making the attack even more ferocious and unstoppable.

Protected by the red velvet Ghost Hand, it was not afraid of ordinary flames. However, Li Xian's Heartfire was the fire of the "Waning Sun Blood-Draining Sword," which was full of rich yang energy. It should be called "Blazing-Sun Fire," and its momentum was even more ferocious.

The Yellow Ghost unleashed its red claws to grab. The instant it touched the fire blade, the red velvet on its hands was scorched. Its hands were burning hot, and the pain in its nails and between its fingers was excruciating. The injury was even worse, penetrating to the bone, causing a dull ache in its bones.

After a brief exchange, Yellow Ghost realized that his opponent's blade was not only fiercely powerful, but the force contained within it was also terrifying. Although he suffered burns in this first exchange, he managed to defend against the blade.

But the aftershocks of the blade, carrying flames, rushed towards him. The place was extremely narrow; how could Yellow Ghost possibly dodge? In an instant, he was enveloped and shrouded in flames. Fortunately, Yellow Ghost had learned the protective martial art "Suffering-Enduring Garment Armor Art." This martial art could make the body withstand pain and resist injury. Moreover, Yellow Ghost was quite lucky, possessing the "Gathered Turbid-Silk Garment."

This second type of Turbid Garment already possesses remarkable effects. It resonates with the "Suffering-Enduring Garment Armor Art," and a thin, transparent white film adheres to the body surface, resisting some of the scorching heat.

But this was only the first exchange. Li Xian's swordsmanship was still sharp, and he immediately countered with a second move. With a flick of his wrist, the previous sword strike was as fierce as fire, while the next move was soft and gentle.

In the instant his blade swirled, a Pure Pure-Gang Steaming Garment Pure-Gang Steaming Garment on the blade, which was enveloped in raging flames, appearing at first glance to be a thick, heavy fire garment. With rapid swirling, the Robe transformed into a vortex of flames, drawing attention. It then wrapped around the Yellow Ghost's arms!

Li Xian's martial arts realm has improved. His martial arts qualities have also become stronger. He has now Bone-Sculpting Embryo, with a proficiency of [21]. The Pure-Gang Steaming Garment is even thicker. Although it is an intangible thing, it is wrapped in substance.

Yellow Ghost was terrified. He had just caught the knife with both hands. In that instant, the fiery garment wrapped around his hands, binding them tightly. Only when he caught the flames did he vaguely see that the invisible thing binding his arms was a "Xi Yi" (a type of garment). It had "wide sleeves" and a "body," but now it was twisted into a rope and bound to Yellow Ghost's body. Yellow Ghost, who was knowledgeable, exclaimed in surprise, "Pure-Gang Steaming Garment!" His expression was ferocious as he endured the pain, the flames burning his arms without stopping. Li Xian said, "It's not over yet!" He channeled his inner energy into the "Pure-Gang Steaming Garment" and used the "Garment-Shaking) technique. But this Garment-Shaking power was directed inward, mixed with a strong Heartfire.

With a deafening roar, flames shot skyward. This "Garment-Shaking" technique, enhanced and evolved by various abilities, transformed into "Shaking Detonation." Yellow Ghost's Yellow Ghost exploded violently, and he screamed as he was thrown far away.

Yellow Ghost's arms were a bloody mess, charred black, and fell to the ground. Yellow Ghost leaped up, tapped in mid-air, and jumped over the alley wall to escape.

It turns out... Yellow Ghost was very experienced. At the critical moment, he severed both of his arms and retreated, thus avoiding the "Shaking Detonation" murderous intent and suffering little harm.

He then immediately scaled the wall and fled. Li Xian frowned, thinking, "This person is quite strong, and his moves are strange. His escape will surely be a great threat. I cannot let him go easily, but one should not pursue a desperate enemy. If I do pursue him, I must be extremely careful."

"Furthermore... while I must be cautious, I need not favor one over the other. As long as I take precautions in advance, I can anticipate and counter any tricks this thief employs."

Having grasped the essentials, he immediately leaped into the air using his light footwork, holding a knife in his right hand and his left hand behind his back. Secretly, he touched the tips of his middle and index fingers together and gently rubbed them, producing a "Five-Colored Golden Light" as a precaution.

Li Xian's "Seven-Star Step" had Peak Mastery. He had accumulated a powerful internal force, gathering his Light Force. He stepped lightly and swiftly through the air. Although his martial arts skills were ordinary, his mastery was remarkable. Yellow Ghost, on the other hand, had both arms destroyed, which affected his lightness skills. Although he was fast, he appeared reckless, flying over eaves and walls, sometimes leaning east, sometimes west. He missed several steps, slipped, and almost fell to the ground.

As a result, Li Xian was able to get close. Ghost Eye suddenly came up with a dangerous plan. He leaped off the roof tiles and jumped into a courtyard. There was a slender-leaved tree in the courtyard.

He leaped onto the treetop, sweeping his legs outwards. His toes, imbued with inner energy, sent leaves flying. But the attack wasn't aimed at Li Xian; it was aimed at the ordinary people in the courtyard. The leaves, imbued with inner energy, came with overwhelming force, and even ordinary people with some martial arts skills would find it difficult to withstand.

Li Xian frowned and cursed inwardly, "What a treacherous villain!" He stood in front of the people, waving his Pure-Gang Steaming Garment, which quickly coiled and blocked all the scattered leaves.

Seeing his scheme succeed, Yellow Ghost used the hostage as leverage to buy time to escape. He immediately used his lightness skill to flee again. Li Xian said coldly, "An eye for an eye, here we go!"

The leaves that had just been kicked away were all covered by the Pure-Gang Steaming Garment. Li Xian then Intent Infusion, making them as sharp as knives. With a flick of his Pure Gang Robe, he sent the leaves flying everywhere.

Yellow Ghost was taken aback, thinking, "My ' Wind-Sweeping Leaf-Falling Leg Kick' is quite powerful, specifically designed to sweep objects with the toes, launching them in a flurry of attacks. I've mastered it to Major Accomplishment. But leaves are soft, and even when infused with Inner Steam, they're still not as sharp as knives or arrows. Just now, while it could take the lives of ordinary people, it was far from harming this kid. He's even returning now, so logically he shouldn't be able to hurt me. But why... it makes me uneasy. Even if I infuse these leaves with internal energy, they shouldn't be able to break through my defenses."

Sweating profusely.

He sensed the difference in the approach; each leaf was sharper than a flying knife, scattering across the sky like a torrential downpour of pear blossoms, leaving nowhere to hide. For a moment, it was extremely difficult to defend himself. He gritted his teeth and resisted, kicking his legs through the air.

He kicked out several gusts of wind, but none could deflect Ye Dao. Yellow Ghost cried out in distress, "Strange, strange! Where did this kid come from? He's so strangely powerful!" He tried his best to twist his body and avoid some of the attacks, but there were others that he simply couldn't avoid. If he had both hands intact, he could have parried them. But in this situation, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and take the blows head-on!

He swept his leg back.

After knocking down several leaves, he felt a slight pain in his toes, and blood seeped from the tips of his shoes. He had been scratched by flying leaves when he kicked them down. Yellow Ghost roared angrily and kicked out with both legs in succession. There were many leaf blades; for every few he kicked down, several more would deeply pierce his flesh.

But the further it went, the harder it became to defend itself. Finally, its moves were exhausted, and it was struck by the remaining leaves. With a scream, it fell from the height, its flesh mangled, and crashed into a house.

Li Xian caught up and saw that Yellow Ghost was covered in burnt and bloody flesh, his injuries were severe, and his body lay unconscious in the grass. Li Xian rubbed golden light for a long time, regardless of whether Yellow Ghost had any sinister plans, he kept a distance of five zhang, and stretched out his left hand, where five-colored light swirled around his fingertips.

A gentle shot.

Yellow Ghost shuddered and died completely. He had intended to feign death, waiting for Li Xian to approach so he could use his "Self-Slaughter Art" technique again. The severed neck and flying head that had killed Yu Hai just now was not the full extent of the "Self-Slaughter Art" Art Path or "art of Limb Severing".

If Li Xian were to approach, he would unleash his full power, not seeking to live, but only to exchange one life for another. Therefore, he lay low, suppressing his anger. Little did he know that Li Xian would give him no chance at all, twisting and turning the golden light for a long time, its power was extraordinary.

Despite being quite far away, he launched a single attack. Yellow Ghost was unable to unleash his subsequent attacks, his rage simmering until the moment of his death, his eyes bulging out in disbelief. Li Xian plucked a strand of hair and sent it out with a palm strike, where it took root in the ground and landed around Yellow Ghost.

Listening to his breathing, observing his posture, and pondering the evolution of his martial arts, he saw that the signs of death were obvious, and he was most likely already dead. But he remained calm and composed, sheathing his Tiger Saber.

Golden light emanated from each hand, shooting out in succession. The Yellow Ghost was riddled with holes, from which black blood slowly oozed.

Li Xian thought to himself, "If acting can be done this well, it's truly unique in the world. Whether he's really dead or not, I'll stay here and have nothing to fear." He kneaded the golden light with both hands. As he kneaded it, the power of the golden light increased. He held back, keeping it as a backup.

Looking around, I saw that this place was a private residence.

The four people in the house had heard the strange noise and were peeking out, their eyes filled with fear. Li Xian cupped his hands and said, "The Gold-Seeking Guard is on a case, chasing thieves, and is using this residence. Please leave first to avoid being accidentally injured. If there are any losses, the Gold-Seeking Guard will compensate you, so there is no need to worry."

The old man in the house cupped his hands and said, "Yes, yes, yes, we will leave now, please take care, sir." He then hurriedly left with his children and wife. Li Xian waited for a moment, when he suddenly heard a jumble of footsteps outside. Following closely behind, four Gold-Seeking Guard rushed in and broke down the door.

These four Gold-Seeking Guard were all Cavalier, on duty as usual today, patrolling the nearby streets and alleys. After hearing the strange noise, they summoned the neighborhood constables and yamen runners to surround and arrest the guards. The four men had the constables and yamen runners surround the mansion, while they themselves rushed into the mansion first.

Upon seeing Li Xian dressed in plain clothes, one of the Gold-Seeking Guard shouted, "Who are you, you vicious criminal, daring to cause trouble here!"

Li Xian took out the Tiger-Python Token and said, "Yu Gold Steward has been dispatched to help him catch the thief. The thief has already been executed!"

The four Gold-Seeking Guard recognized Li Xian, and their expressions softened. They exclaimed, "So it's Brother Li! I've heard about this. Where is that thief now?" Li Xian replied, "He's right there. This man is cunning and his moves are unpredictable. He killed Yu Hai and Gold Steward. You mustn't approach him."

The four exclaimed in surprise, "What! Yu... Yu Gold Steward is dead? It was Yu Hai, Gold Steward?"

Li Xian sighed, "That's right!"

A moment later, the Gold-Seeking Guard summoned by "Yu Hai" caught their breath and rushed to the scene.

The two groups met. Li Xian recounted the capture of the thief, detailing how they pursued, subdued, and killed him. The four patrolling Gold-Seeking Guard understood the situation and continued their patrol. The remaining fourteen Gold-Seeking Guard displayed varying expressions—some relieved, some sorrowful, some filled with lingering fear—and a silent atmosphere prevailed. Li Xian retrieved a body bag and fired two more golden rays to confirm Yellow Ghost's death. He then placed Yellow Ghost's body inside. Li Kuo sighed, "I never imagined that Gold Steward, just half an hour ago, was the Gold-Seeking Guard Gold Steward, so full of glory, so young, with a promising future. In the blink of an eye, he's dead, his body gone. It's a tragic and indescribable sight."

Li Xian patted him on the shoulder and said, "Casualties were unavoidable, but we have avenged him. Don't think too much about today's events. Just be careful when catching thieves in the future."

Li Kuo nodded, then cupped his hands to Li Xian and said, "Boss, you deserve the most credit for today's achievement. Thinking back, when General Lei Lang General encountered danger, he ultimately withstood the power of the formation and successfully captured the culprit. Boss, you single-handedly turned the tide; your merit surpasses even that of General Lei Lang General!" Li Kuo continued, "Furthermore... with the death of Gold Steward, the position will inevitably become Gold Steward. Boss, perhaps this Gold Steward will be yours." Li Xian was taken aback, but upon reflection, it seemed possible. He said, "Regardless of gains or losses, let's return to Marquis Wu Station first."

Yu Hai was killed while pursuing the murderer, his body left in pieces. This incident immediately caused a huge uproar, and everyone in Marquis Wu Station knew about it. Xu Shaoqian and Lei Chong were both involved, questioning him about the details of the capture, including their positions.

The crowd told them the truth, and they quickly figured out the scene of the arrest. Xu Shaoqian frowned; they had caught a thief, but lost a Gold Steward. It was a losing proposition, but there was nothing they could do.

Rewards will be given based on merit.

Li Xian contributed the most, killing the villain. He was rewarded with "fifteen taels of silver", and awarded military merit[35] and a bowl of Essence Soup.

With Yu Hai dead, the position of Gold Steward is vacant. There is indeed a need to fill the vacancy. Li Xian's recent annihilation of the villains was something Yu Hai could not do. His strength and ability are evident to all.

Naturally, it is among the options.