However, not being able to anticipate it is one problem, and whether it will happen is another.
Xu Long is not afraid of any slow-acting poisons; unless it's the kind that kills instantly, it will all be broken down by the T-virus.
Creak!
The door was pushed open, and a large cloud of Powder rained down on them.
"This..."
Wuwan looked completely bewildered, not immediately realizing what had happened.
But the Bone-Dissolving Powder inside clearly didn't intend to give him a chance to react. With a scream, he rotted into a puddle of pus in less than ten seconds.
[Hidden Mission 1: Defeat Wuwan! Completed! Earn 4500 points!]
Holy crap! That's amazing!
Xu Long was shocked to see that Wuwan had been reduced to only a piece of clothing in an instant.
That's terrifying! It's dozens or even hundreds of times stronger than aqua regia!
Aqua regia isn't like the water from next door; it's an extremely strong acid that can even corrode gold.
However, to dissolve a corpse using aqua regia, at least several liters are needed, and it would take a very long time.
Given Wuwan's strength, even if he were to use aqua regia to sneak up on him, he could only barely burn him.
"We need to study this thing carefully, lest we fall victim to the same tricks."
With that thought in mind, Xu Long put all the small bottles into his storage space.
In this kind of martial arts world, the Red Queen can't be of much help; she can only do some research.
"Let's go, hurry and find the Emperor. I'm afraid he might be in danger."
As Xu Long spoke, he carried the Empress Dowager on his back and leaped into the air.
According to the plot, Princess Lixiu has been transformed into a woman using evil magic, is currently seducing the emperor with her beauty. If they arrive too late, she might succeed.
Inside the palace, just as Princess Lixiu was about to get down to business, Duan Tianya, Duan Tianya Heaven Number One subordinate of the Iron Courage Divine Marquis Zhu Wushi, barged in.
Princess Lixiu and Wuwan were both subordinates of the Iron Courage Divine Marquis. Their goal was not to kill the emperor, but to deal with Cao Zhengchun.
As the chief eunuch, Director Cao was always responsible for the security of the palace.
Now that the Empress Dowager has been arrested and the Emperor has been assassinated, he's in deep trouble.
" Duan Tianya?"
Seeing that the person she was waiting for had finally entered, Princess Lixiu, who had been rambling on and on and refused to kill the emperor, was overjoyed and then rushed out.
Heaven Number One Duan Tianya, and Gui Haiyidao, the Earth Number One fighter Guihai Yidao the Earthly Rank, joined forces and fought Princess Lixiu to a standstill.
When Xu Long arrived carrying the Empress Dowager, the three of them found themselves in a stalemate, just as in the original storyline.
"Empress Dowager, please wait a moment!"
Xu Long ran over and kicked Princess Lixiu in the balls.
This is his Achilles' heel. He can be kicked dozens of times in other places without any problem, but one kick here will seriously injure him and destroy his martial arts skills.
"Oh..."
Princess Lixiu made an unintelligible sound after being kicked in a vital spot, and then collapsed limply to the ground.
"Holy crap, that's a really seductive moan!"
Xu Long was shocked. This guy was truly neither male nor female. Not only was he beautiful, but his voice was also so pleasant to hear.
However, one thing is one thing; such a handsome man is worthless in his eyes, and points are more practical.
Bang!
He stomped on Princess Lixiu's head, and the kill notification sounded almost simultaneously.
[Hidden Mission 2: Defeat Princess Lixiu! Completed! Earn 4000 points!]
With 8,500 points in hand, Xu Long felt fantastic.
These are nothing compared to the most important thing: the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art, which excited Xu Long even more than obtaining tens of thousands of points.
"Mother!"
"Mother!"
The emperor was overjoyed to see the Empress Dowager return.
Xu Long greeted the others and then hurried out of the palace.
He didn't try to align himself with Iron Courage Divine Marquis. Zhu Wushi was insidious and ruthless, always plotting to kill him. Xu Long didn't think he Cheng Shifei.
As the saying goes, a wise man does not stand under a crumbling wall; only a fool would risk his life for something so unnecessary.
"Hey, senior brother!"
Not long after I stepped outside, a clear, crisp sound rang out from the side, followed by a fragrant breeze.
Xu Long wrapped his arms around Princess Yunluo's slender waist; it was so thin and soft that he could feel its smoothness even through her clothes.
"Ah!"
Sensing the strong masculine scent and the robust chest, Princess Yunluo, who had Dadu had intimate contact with a man before, blushed instantly.
"Senior brother!"
Princess Yunluo's voice was so soft it was like a mosquito's hum. After struggling for a few moments, she gave up.
"Tomorrow, when you go to the main hall to receive your reward, I will speak with the Empress Dowager and grant you permission to move freely within the palace."
"Great! That way I can come to the palace to see you anytime!"
Xu Long chuckled twice and hugged Princess Yunluo even tighter.
She has fair and delicate skin, is pretty, and has a great figure.
Most importantly, they're stupid, yet obedient.
Absolutely perfect!
"It's getting late, I need to go back and rest."
Princess Yunluo said hesitantly, "You must come see me tomorrow!"
Don't worry, they'll definitely come looking for you!
Xu Long made a promise and then left the palace.
After settling into a random inn, Xu Long finally had the time to organize the things he had inherited from Cheng Shifei.
Flying Phoenix Heart-Piercing Palm, Cloud Ladder Leap, Tendon-Splitting and Bone-Dislocating Hand, Great Strength Vajra Finger, Prajna Palm, Skill-Dissolving Great Art Jade Maiden Sword Technique, Bone-Shrinking Skill, Blazing Flame Palm, Immortal Crane Divine Needle, Two Instruments Fist...
The Eight Great Sects have many martial arts techniques, but most of them overlap with the martial arts techniques that Xu Long has mastered.
Only four are truly useful: Vajra Indestructible Divine Art, Cloud Ladder Leap, Skill-Dissolving Great Art, and Bone-Shrinking Skill.
The Vajra Indestructible Divine Art combines offense and defense; the Cloud Ladder Leap allows for escape; the Skill-Dissolving Great Art can neutralize the enemy's Internal Force; and the Bone-Shrinking Skill can be used in certain special terrains.
Other martial arts skills are purely for combat.
Besides these, there was also the Divination Talisman I drew earlier.
Divination Talisman: divination techniques, tracing and seeking answers.
This is a supplementary talisman, and its level has reached C-rank.
Furthermore, the Main God was quite considerate, providing not talismans themselves, but the methods for making them.
Xu Long obtained the Comprehensive Guide to Talisman Arts during his last mission. It contained numerous talismans, but they were all E-rank and D-rank, with not a single C-rank one.
Actually, that makes sense. If you had C-rank talisman, you wouldn't need to Kung Fu Hustle fighting; you could just kill Master Ren instantly.
Unfortunately, this C-rank talisman cannot be used in combat, nor can it even assist in combat.
Its purpose is divination and prediction, but whether it's accurate or effective is hard to say.
Both D-rank and E-rank talismans are yellow talismans, made from ten-year-old Yang wood, and require the blood of a three-year-old rooster and a six-year-old dog mixed with cinnabar to draw.
C-rank talismans are blue talismans, requiring a hundred-year-old yang wood and the blood of a six-year-old rooster or an eight-year-old black dog to make ink.
These materials are easy to find, especially in ancient times when industry was underdeveloped. They could be bought with a little money, and both quality and quantity could be guaranteed.
But once the level reaches B-rank, things will get complicated.