Ink panel: Hunting the sun and surveying the sky from the bow.

Chapter 218: Body shape changes, Xi Shaoqin is dead
After practicing the Six Paths Whale Swallowing Technique, Shen Qing's muscles that had expanded like mountains seemed to come alive and began to wriggle under the stimulation of true energy.

His body shape also changed subtly as he squirmed.

This change was not like the previous practice of the Blood Domination Technique or the Wind-Swallowing Finger, which was just a simple expansion and accumulation, but a beginning of refinement and reshaping.

Shen Qing's swollen muscles began to compress inward, becoming like cast bronze, with smooth lines and restrained strength.

After about ten breaths, the changes finally stopped.

Shen Qing looked down and found that the clothes he was wearing had become loose and baggy, and had become much larger.

He knew that it was not that the clothes had become larger, but that his body had shrunk a little and was no longer as tall and strong as before.

Shen Qing sat up from the bed, raised his arm and clenched his fist.

He discovered that the explosive power originally hidden in his flesh and blood not only did not weaken in the slightest, but was instead enhanced to an unprecedented level during this transformation.

Generally speaking, the taller a martial artist is, the better; nor are the bigger his muscles, the better.

Big muscles mean more energy is consumed to maintain them on a daily basis, which results in greater loss and makes it more difficult to improve your skills.

Therefore, most people who practice martial arts will not train to kill the flesh, but only pursue the size of the muscles.

Some martial artists who have reached a high level of skill will intentionally reduce their body size in order to conserve their inner energy and vitality.

Shen Qing didn't expect that after achieving minor success in the Six Paths Whale Swallowing Technique, his body would actually reach such a state.

It was an unexpected surprise.

He couldn't help but let a smile appear on his face.

At this time, the east was bright and there was already a busy movement in the yard.

Shen Qing, who had not slept all night, did not feel tired at all. He just felt better than ever before, full of energy, as if he had endless energy.

He pushed the door open and walked out into the courtyard as usual, teaching Tian Xiaohu and others martial arts.

During this period, after he provided the court martial arts, the three of them made rapid progress in their cultivation.

Xiao Zhi has already started to strengthen his skin, Tian Xiaohu has already strengthened his bones, and even Shen Shan, who started martial arts the latest, has reached the state of perfect qi and blood and can stretch his muscles and strengthen his bones at any time.

In the quiet courtyard as the morning light first broke through, the three of them got up early and were now facing the morning glow, practicing hard.

When they saw Shen Qing, the three of them, as usual, began to take turns asking Shen Qing about his confusions in cultivation.

"Boss, the Hunyuan True Method I practice emphasizes the unity of the inside and the outside, and the free flow of true qi. But after refining the bones, I always feel that the true qi is stagnant when practicing recently. I wonder what the reason is?"

Shen Qing's figure stood quietly in the courtyard like a touch of warm jade in the morning light. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "Xiaohu, Hunyuan Zhenfa is extensive and profound. The stagnation of true energy may be due to restlessness. You can try to meditate before practicing, so that your mind can return to peace, like a calm lake, and the true energy will flow unimpeded."

Tian Xiaohu suddenly realized what was going on after hearing this.

"Do you have any other questions?"

"No." The three shook their heads and replied.

Shen Qing said to Tian Xiaohu, "Xiaohu, I have been patrolling several markets by myself recently, and I am a little too busy. Go to the city and look for reliable candidates to patrol the markets under my jurisdiction for me. If there is any disturbance, you can notify me in time."

These days, he found that Zheng Yuanqiu had no intention of recruiting new subordinates for him, so he had to find a way on his own during this period of time.

Tian Xiaohu said with a stern look: "I understand. I will do it today."

Shen Qing warned: "Money is not a problem, the person must be reliable and can't do bad things."

Tian Xiaohu nodded heavily in agreement.

……

In the next few days, Shen Qing returned to his usual life of patrolling and practicing, and his days were simple and solid.

However, in the peaceful life, Shen Qing keenly noticed that Dong Jing seemed to have intentionally or unintentionally distanced himself from him since that party, and was no longer as enthusiastic as before.

When they met in the government office, they would nod politely and exchange a few polite words. At first, he was a little confused, but when he occasionally heard Dong Jing and Xi Shaoqin and others no longer invite him to a party, he knew what was going on.

He didn't care.

Everyone has their own aspirations, and it is normal for people to come together and separate.

The circles are different, so there is no need to force them together.

Instead of indulging in the whirlpool of human warmth and coldness, it is better to focus on improving your self-cultivation.

Shen Qing quickly put the matter behind him and focused all his energy on cultivation.

In the blink of an eye, it was November and the weather was getting colder.

After Shen Qing finished his inspection, he wore a thick cotton coat and a cloak on the outside, and walked back to the Weiwusi office with a swift step, intending to hand in his duty badge and go off duty.

Just as he walked into the Weiwusi office, Shen Qing discovered that many people had gathered in a circle in the yard, seemingly pointing fingers at something.

Curious, he grabbed an officer's arm and asked, "What's going on?"

The officer who was grabbed by him wanted to lose his temper and was a little impatient, but after seeing Shen Qing, he swallowed his complaints.

"The officer of Group 4 is dead."

Shen Qing's expression changed: "You said Xi Shaoqin, Xi Chasi died? Why did he die out of nowhere?"

"I don't know either. Everyone says it was caused by a cat demon." The officer pointed ahead and said, "The body is in this yard. Officer Shen can go and see it himself. Officer Shen, do you have anything else to say?"

Shen Qing loosened his hand, his face solemn.

The officer whose arm he grabbed bowed and left quickly.

"Sorry, please make way." Shen Qing squeezed forward and looked forward, his face changed.

The scene before him was shocking and even a little creepy.

The person who had been sitting next to him a few days ago was now lying on the simple wooden board in an indescribable tragic posture.

His internal organs were almost completely hollowed out, leaving only a large intestine hanging outside.

His entire body looked as if it had been eaten by something, even his face was bitten beyond recognition, it was really horrible to look at.

The many Weiwusi officers and guards who were watching were shocked by the tragic scene, and were filled with shock, fear, speculation and confusion.

For a moment, everyone was talking about it.

"How could Lord Xi end up like this?" an elderly officer asked in a trembling voice, his eyes full of disbelief.

"Yeah, I heard that he was fine last night. How come he became like this overnight?" Another officer asked, his eyes lingering on Xi Shaoqin's body: "Could it really be... that cat demon killed him?"

"Nonsense! How could there be demons in this city? Besides, Xi Chasi is very powerful, it must be man-made!"

"..."

Shen Qing stood in the crowd, saying nothing, observing coldly.

Right now, Yongzhou seems to be a little uneasy.

"What do you think will happen to Group 4 now that it has no more officers? Will they promote someone from within or recruit someone from outside?"

"This is all decided by the chief, how can we know?"

As they were talking, a long-servant came over, found Shen Qing and said, "Master, please ask Shen Chasi to come over for a moment."

"The chief inspector is looking for me?" Shen Qing recognized the attendant as a subordinate of the chief inspector Zheng Yuanqiu. He did not neglect him and directly bowed and said, "Please lead the way."

The attendant nodded and said, "Officer Shen, please follow me."

(End of this chapter)