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Chapter 35 A Metamorphosis, a Mask Conceals the True Face! (Please read on, please vote!)
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As Zhou Qing activated the Muscle Shifting and Bone Transformation Technique, a series of popping sounds emanated from his bones, and his height, physique, and appearance all began to change.

Soon, Zhou Qing's appearance completely changed.

He transformed from a sixteen-year-old boy into a burly man in his thirties, tall and imposing with a resolute face. His face was also stimulated by internal energy, causing him to grow a full beard, exuding an incredibly strong aura of chivalry and heroism.

"Not bad!"

Zhou Qing stroked his beard, a look of satisfaction in his eyes.

Now, with just a thought, he can freely change his appearance, posture, voice, and even his aura to a certain extent, as if he were transformed into millions of people. Only those with extremely advanced perception skills can see through it.

"With this disguise technique, things will be much easier in the future."

Zhou Qing pondered to himself.

He knew that by killing the Red Wolf Commander of the Eagle Wolf Guard and looting the Eagle Wolf Guard's office in Taining Prefecture, he had thoroughly offended the imperial court, so the identity of 'Zhou Qing' could not be revealed for the time being.

To make things easier, one must adopt a different identity.

Now that he has mastered the art of body-shifting and transformation, he can change his appearance, physique, and voice at any time, making it extremely difficult for even the imperial court's henchmen to find him.

Next, Zhou Qing plans to continue searching for other top-tier internal energy manuals, striving to integrate a sufficient number of internal energy techniques as soon as possible, to break through the gates of heaven and earth within his body, break free of shackles, and step into the innate realm.

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Anyang Prefecture, the prefectural city!

Zhou Qing entered the city openly and even loitered in front of the Eagle Wolf Guard's office. He stood in front of the notice board and carefully looked at his wanted poster. The portrait on it looked quite similar to his own.

However, he changed his appearance, height, and physique through the Transformation Technique, and he also changed his weapon from a knife to a sword, so none of the Eagle Wolf Guards who passed by recognized him.

Seeing this, Zhou Qing felt relieved and went to Fengmanlou in the prefectural city.

Fengmanlou mainly sells information, which is common knowledge in the martial arts world. Moreover, Fengmanlou itself is quite powerful, and its founder is a master who ranks among the top on the Earth Ranking. Therefore, there is no need for them to hide their business; they openly and honestly do business.

With enough money, one can buy the information they want at Fengmanlou.

As soon as Zhou Qing entered Fengmanlou, a special person came forward to greet him and led him to a private room, asking, "Distinguished guest, are you here to buy or sell intelligence?"

"Information on purchasing top-tier internal cultivation techniques," Zhou Qing thought for a moment and said, "excluding metal, ice, wood, and earth-based techniques."

The Hunyuan True Skill requires the fusion of internal skills with different attributes.

Among the top-tier internal skills he cultivated, the Taibai Golden Gang Technique belonged to the metal element, the Xuanbing Heart Method to the ice element, the Hundred Herbs Green Wood Skill to the wood element, and the Mountain Profound Skill to the earth element.

Upon hearing this, the intelligence agents of Fengmanlou showed a hint of surprise in their eyes, clearly taken aback by Zhou Qing's request.

But he quickly regained his composure and nodded slightly, saying, "I have noted down your request, esteemed guest. Information on top-tier internal martial arts, especially excluding the four elements of metal, ice, wood, and earth, is needed. Please wait a moment while I go and inquire for you."

"it is good!"

Zhou Qing nodded.

The intelligence agents from Fengmanlou turned and left the private room. Zhou Qing sat upright in the room, closing his eyes to rest.

Shortly afterward, the intelligence personnel returned.

"Distinguished guest, the information you requested has been found," said the intelligence officer from Fengmanlou. "There are two pieces of information here concerning first-class internal martial arts techniques, priced at one hundred taels of silver and three hundred taels of silver respectively."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing took out a hundred-tael silver note and handed it to the other party, saying in a deep voice, "Tell me the information about this hundred-tael silver note first."

The intelligence agent from Fengmanlou took the silver note and said, "In half a month, Sihaige will hold an auction in Yuanzhou City, which will include the auction of top-tier internal martial arts techniques." "An auction in Yuanzhou City in half a month!" Zhou Qing nodded and then took out another three hundred taels of silver note and handed it to the agent, saying, "Where is the three hundred taels of intelligence?"

"The head of the Li family, one of the five great families of Qingyan Prefecture, died suddenly from a relapse of an old injury. Because his death was so sudden, he did not designate anyone as his successor, so several of his powerful sons are vying for the position of family head."

The intelligence agent from Fengmanlou continued, "Among the Li family's sons, the sixth son, Li Qi, is the weakest. In order to compete for the position of family head, he plans to use the family's top-tier internal skill, Xiaofeng Sword Technique, as a reward to gain the support of powerful individuals. However, this matter cannot be publicized."

Therefore, Feng Man Lou will only reveal information related to purchasing top-tier internal martial arts techniques. At that time, the distinguished guest can go to the Li family in Qingyan Prefecture with the tower's token to meet Li Qi.

However, the tokens issued by this establishment only allow distinguished guests to see Li Qi; whether or not they can obtain the Howling Wind Sword Manual depends on their own abilities.

After saying that, the Feng Manlou intelligence agent gave Zhou Qing a token.

"understand!"

Zhou Qing nodded, put the token into his pocket, and turned to leave.

Upon seeing this, the intelligence agent from Fengmanlou rose to see Zhou Qing to the door, then bowed slightly and said, "Please take care, esteemed guest. If you need anything else, please feel free to come again."

The wind swept through the building.

Zhou Qing bought a horse at the market and then headed straight for Qingyan Prefecture.

After two days of travel, Zhou Qing finally arrived at the capital city of Qingyan Prefecture. The city walls were majestic, the city gates were heavily guarded, and there was a constant stream of people coming and going, clearly indicating that it was a bustling metropolis.

Zhou Qing led his horse slowly into the city gate, his eyes scanning the surroundings.

The streets were lined with shops, and the sounds of vendors calling out their wares filled the air, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

As one of the five great families of Qingyan Prefecture, Zhou Qing quickly learned the location of the Li family residence after making a few inquiries, and then headed straight for it.

Along the way, Zhou Qing also heard some news about the Li family.

The eldest sons of the Li family are locked in a fierce struggle for the position of family head, and have agreed to hold a contest in three days.

Of course, these legitimate sons would not personally take the risk, but instead invited powerful individuals to assist them in the duel.

The one whose invited expert can defeat all opponents will be considered the winner, and the elders will support that son to inherit the position of family head.

The Li family's move caused quite a stir in Qingyan Prefecture.

After all, the Li family is one of the five great families, and the powerful individuals invited by the Li family's direct descendants are all exceptionally strong.

Their duel will undoubtedly be a visual feast.

At this time, the manor where Li Qi, the sixth young master of the Li family, lived, was filled with many martial artists.

These martial artists, all invited, stood or sat, discussing amongst themselves, filled with anticipation for the upcoming competition.

However, if they want to represent Sixth Young Master Li Qi in the competition, they still need to go through a series of tests, because there are only three spots available.

"Sixth Young Master, when will the competition begin?"

"We've been here for an hour. Are we still going to compete?"

"Hurry up and select three players to compete, so that some freeloaders can get lost and save me from wasting my time here."

From the crowd, a burly, muscular man shouted loudly.

His words undoubtedly struck a nerve with many of the martial artists present.

After all, who wouldn't want to represent Sixth Young Master Li Qi and make a name for themselves in front of the many martial artists of Qingyan Prefecture after being invited here? But there are only three spots available, and most of them are destined to be eliminated.

(End of this chapter)