Refining the True from the False: Becoming a God Starting with Devouring a True Dragon

Chapter 83 Killing Intent Condenses Blood, Blood Becomes Weapons! Jade Hall Eagle Feather Suppresses Qi: Even a Tavern Has an Exorcist? (5k)

Wang Qi raised his hand, and blood-red vapor seemed to condense at his fingertips.

Through the dim light, it seemed as if a blood-spotted tiger was hiding in this small world.

The tiger's reflection was mirrored in his pupils.

Malice surged like a flood, sweeping outwards and seeping into the mind.

Snapped!

Wang Qi slapped his leg with his large hand, using the pain to suppress this evil thought.

He seemed to sense something.

Scratch the pad of your index finger with your fingernail.

Fresh blood flowed out, but remained suspended without dripping.

Wang Qi suddenly swung his arm.

Its momentum was overwhelming, and it shot out with blood in its wake.

boom!

A drop of blood.

Like a sharp arrow piercing the sky, a long red thread stretched out and instantly pierced through the wall in front of it.

Wang Qi stepped forward.

He reached out and touched the tiny, needle-like hole in the blood.

Biting cold.

The murderous intent emanating from his fingertips seemed to be trying to disturb his mind.

"Its power is like that of a ferocious tiger, and its blood-soaked killing intent is like an arrow."

Wang Qi looked at his finger, which was still dripping blood, and suddenly an idea struck him.

boom!

The dripping blood suddenly accelerated without warning, and under the enhancement of the murderous aura, it slammed fiercely onto the ground.

It directly shattered the bricks and stones in the courtyard.

"With the power of a blood tiger, it can even burst forth with killing intent and momentum, carrying blood with it."

"If you put it into actual combat, it will definitely catch people off guard."

"In this way, even if I get injured, it will no longer be a bad thing, but a means to an end."

"This Blood Tiger's aura is extremely vicious."

Wang Qi said this, but he couldn't hide the smile on his face.

There is a kind of tiger-like aura surrounding him.

This will make cultivation much easier.

"Stone treasure, black dog blood, mugwort, and we also need to get a big gun—money!"

Wang Qi realized that he needed to develop his customer base.

The two Li brothers were very much to my liking.

Straightforward and direct.

unambiguous.

Since the two of them so readily provided Shi Zhongbao with the source and formula, as well as the method for cultivating this Qi, Wang Qi felt he should take better care of him in the future.

Let's leave the money-making to the customers later.

Moreover, judging from Li Gangfeng's tone, he was looking for someone to take revenge.

Wang Qi felt that his next client should be coming soon.

After thinking about it,

Wang Qi set up an archery target at the far end of the courtyard, no more than ten paces from the gate. He then retreated inside and extended the distance between the target and the gate. He then closed the door halfway to increase the difficulty of the training.

Practice your own "coupling".

"The 'three-arrow formation' refers to the firing of one arrow followed by three more in quick succession."

Wang Qi thought to himself.

He took a deep breath and drew his bow.

boom!

The first arrow was powerful and heavy, and it didn't stop for a moment.

He then quickly drew his arrow and fired three arrows in quick succession.

The arrows were fired hastily and fiercely, and the next three arrows seemed to have their own agendas. As a result, although all four arrows hit the target, they seemed to have nothing to do with the concept of "joint action".

Wang Qi remained calm.

This is the result of his training over the past two weeks.

This number of consecutive attacks doesn't seem like a big deal to a martial artist with excellent body control.

But in practice, it's a completely different story.

The arrows either flew haphazardly, or were too weak, or there were even embarrassing situations where the arrows fell to the ground due to panic. Let alone flying them in a straight line.

It is already quite difficult for four arrows to hit the target quickly and continuously, and deal effective damage.

Unfortunately, to this day, Wang Qi has not yet triggered a progress bar like Bai Shi's.

This shows that there is still a long way to go.

But he wasn't in a hurry.

After all, what he was pursuing was archery skills that could be used in actual combat, not fancy but useless moves.

Based on what Wang Qi has observed over the past few days.

The attack range of a Qi Master within the fourth level is greatly improved compared to that of a Martial Artist.

However, compared to archers who can inflict damage on the enemy from fifty or even hundreds of paces away, it is still a bit short.

However, there are still ways to combine the two.

"Archery combined with Qi Master skills can further enhance an archer's killing power."

"Amplifying internal energy, or increasing speed through wind-breaking techniques, can make an archer's offensive methods even more unpredictable."

Wang Qi pondered while simultaneously cultivating his spiritual practice.

Little Stone Street, in front of Wupinzhai.

Amidst cheers from the crowd, Chu Yushi gracefully landed, displaying his Eight-Foot Snow Eagle Wind technique.

His expression remained unchanged, his conventional face adorned with a pure white robe specially commissioned by the owner of the Fifth Rank Zhai to make official robes for the prefect, and personally designed by the old manager of Jixiang Shop.

He was behaving like a spoiled young master.

Who should see it?

They were both upright gentlemen.

However, in the current situation involving Li Gangfeng, it was indeed Li Gangfeng who launched the sneak attack first.

Both of them are Qi Masters at the fourth level.

He himself came from a "reputable and orthodox" school, the prestigious Fifth Rank School. Controlling a wild, unorthodox martial arts master who had to figure things out on his own was a piece of cake, he never imagined.

After just two moves, he was already showing signs of defeat.

Fortunately, Li Gangfeng was suddenly overcome by evil energy, which clouded his mind and allowed him to seize the opportunity.

I originally had no intention of taking advantage of someone in distress.

But wearing this skin signifies that one is a fifth-rank official.

If word gets out...

The disciple of Wupinzhai was defeated by a wild Qi Master. It was not a big deal for him to lose face, but he could not bear to lose face for Wupinzhai.

That's why this desperate measure was taken.

Originally, it was thought that Li Gangfeng, with his evil aura attacking his heart and injuries, wouldn't recover for at least a month or two.

Unexpectedly, they made a comeback in just half a day.

This threw Chu Yushi into complete disarray.

What's wrong with giving up one hand?

My Qi Master level 4 is indeed quite different from his level 4 Qi Master.

What should I do?

He looked at Li Gangfeng, who was standing in front of him with his hands behind his back, and suddenly had a brilliant idea.

He also put his right hand behind his back.

He added, "Fine, seeing you're injured—I won't take advantage of you."

"I'll stand here and not move, and I'll give you one hand."

"If you can force me back three steps, you win!"

His speech was "proper," perfectly showcasing the virtues and demeanor of the "high-ranking family" of the Fifth Rank Abode.

It instantly drew cheers from the surrounding crowd.

"Truly worthy of being a fifth-rank disciple."

"Now I believe it. How could someone like that do something like a sneak attack?"

As Chu Yushi listened to the sounds around him, a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.

I'm such a genius.

In that case, it wouldn't matter if I lost.

only.···-

Chu Yushi saw that Li Gangfeng in front of him did not show any signs of anger or frustration; instead, he smiled.

*Smack...*

Li Gangfeng walked up to Chu Yushi, with only two steps between them.

They were so close they could even feel each other's long, drawn-out breaths.

Li Gangfeng said in a deep voice.

"Since you're so virtuous, then I, this country bumpkin, will also learn from you!"

"I'll stand here and not move."

"We Qi Masters aren't exactly known for our physical strength, so let's have a contest of Qi length!"

Li Gangfeng said smugly.

"Kid, watch this."

"I'll show you what a real gale is!"

Before he could finish speaking...

A sudden gust of wind swept around Li Gangfeng.

Bang bang bang—

The strong winds swirled around us like blades, carving white streaks into the stone bricks on the ground.

Immediately following.

The force of the gale suddenly intensified.

Embed it directly into the stone brick one inch deep!

At the same time, a gale emanated from Li Gangfeng's body and crashed down on Chu Yushi, who was two steps away.

Chu Yushi's expression changed slightly, but he still felt that everyone was at the same level of fourth dan.

There's no reason why someone could lose a battle of wits from a distance.

"Eagle Feather~"

He whispered something.

Her clothes fluttered wildly, making her look as if she might float away at any moment.

The vaporized wind formed a wall in front of us.

follow closely,

The wind, if it were solid, actually condensed into the shape of a feather.

"My goodness~"

The onlookers gasped in surprise.

"To transform qi into a true form is rare even among Qi Masters at the fourth level."

"To possess a true form means to possess a portion of the original power of the thing it takes form; truly worthy of being a fifth-rank cultivator—."

The expert's voice among the onlookers hadn't even faded yet.

The feathers had already been completely destroyed by the gale.

The unstoppable "sharp blade" swept through the enemy lines as if they were in an empty field, directly reaching Chu Yushi's front.

Chu Yushi felt a chill run down his spine.

He unconsciously took a step back.

Just as he was relieved that he was unharmed, his pure white robe suddenly burst open.

Foggy time,

Chu Yushi was only wearing an undershirt. Fortunately,

Fortunately, I had this base layer underneath.

Otherwise it would be too big!

Even so, Chu Yushi blushed instantly.

It was even redder than purple.

"You've gone too far!"

He roared, and the energy in his chest surged forth, pouring out of his mouth.

The wind was fierce and turbulent, causing a dramatic change in the original wind direction.

The onlookers around couldn't help but squint.

The gusts of wind condensed into feathered arrows, hurtling towards Li Gangfeng from all directions.

Although it looks somewhat weak and powerless.

But its advantage lies in its sheer number!

Li Gangfeng was caught off guard and also knelt down and took a half step back.

"The Qi Masters of the Fifth Rank Zhai have always been known for their large capacity."

He remained expressionless and even seemed to be in the mood to explain things to everyone.

In the next instant, Li Gangfeng steadied himself, and the aura around him became even stronger.

It broke through the wind and waves and rushed into Chu Yushi's brow.

Sensing the incredibly real aura of death, Chu Yushi dared not be careless any longer and took two steps back.

They were defeated outright.

"This—how is this possible?"

"They're both four segments, so why—"

Chu Yushi, dressed in his inner shirt, stood there in a disheveled state, looking utterly lost and dejected.

Right arm,

It had been stained red with blood at some point, I don't know.

But he seemed oblivious.

They had already devised what they thought was a "flawless" scheme.

This both limited Li Gangfeng's strength in close combat and provided him with a justification.

But why did they lose so badly?

"There are also differences between the four sections."

"The difference between geniuses and mediocre people is not only reflected in their cultivation speed, but also in their combat strength."

Li Gangfeng spoke with considerable confidence.

He praised himself.

In the entire Dushui County, there were few Qi Masters with higher talent than him, and even fewer with greater courage.

The Chu Yushi before him was definitely no match for him.

It wasn't even a stumbling block; it was just a passerby.

Cheers and applause rose and fell from the surrounding area.

Everyone was amazed by Li Gangfeng's formidable performance.

"Brother Li, what you say is well said!"

in the crowd,

Suddenly, a loud voice rang out.

People are separated.

Then a young man, dressed in a similar white robe and bearing a resemblance to Chu Yushi, stepped out.

The visitor was none other than Chu Yutang, the third disciple of the Fifth Rank Abode.

"The difference between geniuses and mediocre people is not only reflected in their cultivation speed, but also in their combat strength."

"Level of understanding sometimes doesn't show up in the open."

"Xiao Shi, do you remember what I said?" Chu Yutang looked at the disheveled Chu Yushi.

"I've got it."

Chu Yushi nodded subconsciously.

"Then why don't you thank Brother Li?" Chu Yutang said again.

"what?"

Chu Yushi was taken aback at first, but then he saw the kind look in his brother's eyes. He immediately endured the pain in his right arm, straightened his clothes, and bowed to Li Gangfeng.

"Thank you for your guidance, Brother Li."

Chu Yutang continued, "Someone teaches you skills and principles. This is an opportunity, and you should be grateful for it."

"No matter what the other party's purpose is, you should thank them."

"Because this is a master, a teacher."

"Did you remember?"

"I've got it." Chu Yushi looked obedient and followed orders.

Chu Yutang looked at the onlookers and said, "I share these words with you all."

"My younger brother is not very skilled and made a fool of himself. Please just laugh it off, consider it a bit of fun with your drinks."

"No, no, I wouldn't dare!"

The onlookers waved their hands, thinking to themselves that this third young master of the Fifth Rank Pavilion was quite generous.

"but---

Chu Yutang suddenly changed the subject.

He slowly looked at Li Gangfeng, his gaze gradually sharpening.

"Brothers are of the same blood; to wound my brother is like a knife to my heart."

"You have a younger brother too, you should understand how I feel, right?"

Li Gangfeng sneered, "Then why don't you ask what the truth is?"

Chu Yutang waved his hand.

I have no interest in right or wrong.

"If you can withstand even one of my attacks without falling, I'll let you escape today!"

Before he could finish speaking...

Chu Yutang did not allow Li Gangfeng to say more.

He slightly pinched his two fingers together in the air, and his inner energy surged out, condensing into a pure white snow eagle feather at his fingertips.

Just like Chu Yushi had done before.

Whoosh!

Chu Yutang flicked two fingers.

The feather pierced through the air in an instant, as if the cry of an eagle had exploded in mid-air at the same time.

By the time Li Gangfeng realized what was happening...

The feather formed from his inner energy had already reached his chest.

So fast!

His pupils shrank instantly.

Countless gusts of wind hastily gathered in front of his chest.

bang bang bang-

Layers of gale force shattered instantly.

It was as if Chu Yutang had shot not a feather, but a sharp, gleaming sword.

boom!

Li Gangfeng instantly spat out a mouthful of blood, knelt back several steps, and fell backward.

"ah!"

He roared.

He forcefully pulled his body back up.

Stand still in place.

And on the chest,

A crater has already been smashed into it.

"Big brother!"

Li Afu rushed out and helped Li Gangfeng up.

"Son of a bitch.""

Just as he was about to get up, Li Gangfeng grabbed his hand.

"That was a brilliant move!"

Li Gangfeng cupped his hands in greeting to Chu Yutang and even cheered for him.

immediately,

Without saying another word, he pulled Li Afu and turned to leave.

"The same eagle feather is just a goose feather in Chu Yushi's hands, light and posed no threat whatsoever."

"But in Chu Yutang's hands, it became a treasure of immense weight."

"And it's as fast as lightning!"

"That blow has probably shaken Li Gangfeng's internal organs. It will likely take him several months to recover."

"But Li Gangfeng is truly an extraordinary person."

"Wasn't he just overcome by evil spirits? How come he's acting like nothing happened right away?"

"have no idea."

"Let's find out."

Each person in the crowd had their own thoughts.

They congratulated him, discussed it, and admired Chu Yutang's methods.

The loud cries of eagles swept quickly overhead.

After passing through several bustling market towns, we entered Mingyi Ward.

A long line stretched down the street beneath them.

The long procession was so long that even the falcons couldn't fly to the end of it.

It seemed to be looking down curiously.

The line stretched from the east end of the neighborhood to the west end, with some people carrying small stools. What's more, these people were all quite different.

Some had chair corners on their heads, others had faces as red as fire, and still others had fingers as thick as poles.

Some of them simply sat on the ground, ready to fight a protracted battle.

It shook its wings violently and charged forward again.

Finally, we saw the end. We landed in a small attic made of black, purple, and red wood and stone with the three large characters "Zeshan Hall" hanging on it.

It hovered gracefully by the second-floor window.

It only slowly descended when an old man wearing a purple robe embroidered with peach wood patterns reached out his hand.

This Zeshan Hall is one of the largest exorcism halls in Dushui County.

The old man who received the eagle was the exorcist from the Zeshan Hall.

It is also one of the three main beams in the museum, Miao Ruoyu.

Miao Ruoyu removed the message from the gray eagle's leg and immediately began to speak with delight.

"Oh, Chu Yutang of Wupinzhai has once again displayed his extraordinary skills today, defeating the recently famous Li Gangfeng in one move."

"Old Liang, this Li Gangfeng is the lad you've been most optimistic about. What are your thoughts?"

not far away,

A burly old man with gray hair held a "needle" in his hand and kept piercing the young man sitting in front of him.

"What ideas could you possibly have?"

"The tides turn three years east and three years west; do you really care about temporary wins and losses?"

"That messenger, he sends all sorts of gossip. Does he really think this gray eagle doesn't eat much and has no temper?"

"Last time, to appease it..."

Old Liang snorted dismissively, and one could tell from his tone that he was still somewhat displeased.

"Hiss~"

As Miao Ruoyu continued reading, her brows furrowed slightly.

"Didn't Li Gangfeng just suffer from an 'evil illness'? How come he's already causing trouble for Wupinzhai again?"

"Moreover, Chu Yutang's attack struck right in the chest, which was quite vicious, yet Li Gangfeng didn't suffer any 'evil symptoms' whatsoever."

"Someone capable has stepped in."

Miao Ruoyu pondered, "The bald monk at Xiufu Hall is a disciple of a major sect, a top-tier expert in softening evil energy, treating the symptoms but not the root cause. He's the most likely one to make the move."

"Although Master Shanping of Zhengping Hall is a self-taught practitioner, he has combined the strengths of many schools. His methods are ruthless, involving cutting flesh and bleeding to damage one's vital energy, but they are effective quickly. This also suits Li Gangfeng's impatient nature."

"Those two from the Folk Customs Pavilion and the Guanghe Pavilion are quite capable, they could also be candidates—"

Miao Ruoyu frowned deeply when he saw a name appear at the end.

"What the hell?! Song Yuelou's move can exorcise evil spirits even in a restaurant?!"

"Huh?"

Upon hearing this, Lao Liang, who hadn't paid much attention before, took three steps at a time and quickly stepped forward.

He snatched the paper from Miao Ruoyu's hand.

"A brute?"

"This is not absurd!"

"Is that kid who plays the eagle trick on us?" Old Liang frowned.

Miao Ruoyu shook her head. "How dare he joke with us like that?"

He said thoughtfully at the end.

"Wouldn't it be clear if we went to see for ourselves?"