Set a goal, and the system takes over the body.

Chapter 87 Serves Him Right! Reaching the Core Formation? A Mysterious Reward!

The tall, black-robed figure looked down at the slain wild boar demon, then glanced around.

"This is where the demonic soul's aura last appeared, but now it has vanished."

He clenched his fist suddenly.

The shockwave spread outwards, causing the cave to rumble and sending rocks tumbling down.

"Hmph! No matter where you run, I will find you!"

Tianfu City, the government office.

The atmosphere in the main hall was solemn, with two rows of yamen runners standing with their hands on their swords.

Qi Xiuyuan repeated the prepared statement once more.

The newly appointed prefect, Wu Jianghan, sat upright behind his desk and ordered someone to bring over a bronze mirror-like object. He held it up to Shen Feiyi's face for a moment, but the mirror showed no reaction. Only then did he nod, confirming that there was no demonic energy within her.

However, he still gave one more instruction.

Shen Feiyi is forbidden from leaving Tianfu City without permission in the near future and must be available for summons at any time.

Finally, Wu Jianghan brought up another matter.

This morning, the innkeeper found Hong Tianxiao, the leader of the Iron Fist Sect, dead in his room; his cervical vertebrae had been snapped.

Meanwhile, Qin Zhi, the newly emerging genius of the Iron Fist Sect, vanished overnight, leaving no trace, neither alive nor dead.

The authorities are investigating.

Wu Jianghan was worried that some evil organization was maliciously kidnapping the martial arts genius, so he reminded Qi Xiuyuan and Shen Feiyi to be careful and not to go out alone.

As they exited the government office, the two encountered Xia Chengyan, the master of the Baqiang Martial Arts School, who was rushing over with several disciples.

Seeing that Shen Feiyi was unharmed, Xia Chengyan thanked her repeatedly.

After parting ways, Qi Xiuyuan walked alone towards the direction of Qingshan Martial Arts School.

Walk through several streets.

He ran into Han Zhou.

Han Zhou's face was somewhat pale, he walked very slowly, his breathing was irregular, his hair was messy, and the Zhentian Martial Arts School badge that he used to wear was no longer hanging on his waist.

Upon seeing Qi Xiuyuan, Han Zhou shrank back, lowered his head, and dared not meet Qi Xiuyuan's gaze.

Qi Xiuyuan, in his prime, suffered a devastating defeat.

He had already been carried away from the training ground and had not witnessed it himself, but he had heard about it beforehand.

Internal strength fails, bones tremble!

That was something he wouldn't even dare to dream of.

He can't.

But Qi Xiuyuan did it.

Only then did he realize that his martial arts talent, which he was so proud of, was nothing compared to Qi Xiuyuan.

Such an existence is simply not someone he can afford to offend.

"Tsk tsk tsk, look at him, that's Han Zhou, the genius of Zhentian Martial Arts School. He used to be so arrogant, but now he's just as miserable."

In a teahouse not far away, several people dressed as martial artists were talking freely.

"What happened?"

"What else could have happened? He was kicked out of Zhentian Martial Arts School."

"Oh? Tell me more!"

"I heard his lungs were shattered, and now he's not even as strong as an ordinary person. Do you really think Zhentian Martial Arts School would support a cripple?"

"The lung meridian is one of the most important meridians for martial artists. This meridian is related to breathing. Once it is shattered, breathing will be disordered, blood and qi will be difficult to maintain, and strength will be difficult to generate. This person is considered useless."

"Heh, this kind of traitor deserves this fate."

Qi Xiuyuan was slightly surprised.

Originally, it was thought that Han Zhou was only seriously injured, but unexpectedly, Qin Zhi's punch directly shattered Han Zhou's lung meridian.

That's really surprising.

but.

Well done!!

Even if Qin Zhi hadn't seriously injured him, I would have dealt with this traitor very soon.

Let him be a beggar for a while and experience hardship.

I'll deal with him later.

Otherwise, killing him would be too lenient.

Of course, the most important thing is not to kill people in the street.

When Qi Xiuyuan returned to Qingshan Martial Arts School, his second uncle, Qi Wence, was relieved to see him return unharmed. He asked a few questions and then said nothing more.

As for why Qi Xiuyuan was able to strengthen his internal bones, he ultimately didn't ask.

"Second Uncle, did Han Zhou really betray Qingshan Martial Arts School for personal gain?"

Qi Xiuyuan asked.

Qi Wence said, "It seems you already know that Han Zhou was kicked out of Zhentian Martial Arts School. He's an ungrateful wretch. He thought that Pang Qing was offering him all sorts of benefits to lure him over because he really valued his talent."

"Hmph! Pang Qing's real purpose was nothing more than to attack our Qingshan Martial Arts School. Now, he has received the retribution he deserved."

"Many of the disciples in the martial arts school wanted to cause him trouble, and I didn't stop them. It's time for him to pay his debt."

"Forget it, let's not talk about him anymore. Bringing him up will only make people angry."

Back in his courtyard, Qi Xiuyuan closed the gate.

The opportunity to capture the Demon Princess has been obtained, but the people of Hell will not give up easily. They will go to great lengths to seize her.

They've extended their reach to Black Wind Stronghold and even infiltrated Tianfu City with a demonic body. They've gone to such great lengths; they can't just let it go like this.

"Set a goal: kill Han Zhou in one year!"

Qi Xiuyuan did not intend to let him live for another year, but if he left him alone, what if Han Zhou was some kind of lucky child in a novel and suddenly turned the tables again?

So, we should ask first.

The results that popped up on the system panel confirmed to Qi Xiuyuan that he had been overthinking things.

because.

Han Zhou won't even live a year before he's killed. The system warns that if you really want to kill Han Zhou a year later, you'll have to save him once in the meantime.

Ha ha.

It's impossible to save them.

Han Zhou must die.

And judging from the message, the death was quite tragic.

People like that deserve it!

In this way, I won't have to take action myself. Let him die a miserable death in pain. That would be more satisfying than letting him die a quick death.

"Set a goal: eliminate the inhabitants of Hell in Tianfu City!"

[Target detected: Eliminate the enemy]

[Method 1: Raise your cultivation to the Minggu Realm and the Fengshen Finger to the Perfect Realm, which can solve the problem.]

[Method 2: Wait patiently for Qi Qingshan to break through to the Core Formation Realm; this will resolve the issue.]

Please select a method to complete the objective.

"It seems I can't achieve it myself in a short time. Through Method 1, it can be seen that the people in this hell are indeed experts in the Core Formation Realm. As for Method 2, not bad. This time, my father's seclusion is not just to break through to the Nine Rings of Bone Resonance, but to return to the Core Formation Realm."

Qi Xiuyuan smiled with delight.

"Reset your goals and avoid hell."

[Target detected: A person avoiding hell]

[Method 1: Stay inside the martial arts school, never stepping out of the main gate or the inner gate. No one should mention it, and you will remain completely unaware. Wait quietly for Qi Qingshan to emerge from seclusion. This will intimidate the people of Hell, preventing them from easily approaching.]

[Method 2: Two days later, while wandering the streets, you may encounter Yuan Fengchen, the head of the Weiyuan Escort Agency, escorting a shipment. Follow him out of Tianfu City and head towards Yujing to avoid the people of Hell.]

Please select a method to complete the objective.

"I see. I understand."

Qi Xiuyuan has no plans to leave Tianfu City for the time being.

For the next few days, his life was extremely simple, consisting of just the courtyard and the alchemy room, a straight line between the two. He didn't even step out of the martial arts school. Every day, he did nothing but cultivate and refine pills.

I always turn down visitors who come to visit me.

After several days, the accumulated results were quite considerable.

"Finally, I've mastered everything!"

Qi Xiuyuan exhaled and his gaze fell on the light blue system panel.

【Fengshen Finger - Fragment (Mastery, 2031/3000)】

【Horizontal Bodyguard - Crippled (Beginner, 369/450)】

【Swift as the Wind (Beginner, 319/450)】

【White Tiger Shines with Golden Blade (Beginner, 227/450)】

【Wavebreaker Blade (Beginner, 225/450)】

【The Five Animal Transformation Techniques (Beginner, 309/600)】

"This is the benefit of doubling the speed of skill improvement; otherwise, it would take at least several more days to master all these martial arts techniques."

Qi Xiuyuan nodded in satisfaction.

Doubling your cultivation speed is indeed a joyful thing.

His gaze then fell on the cultivation level column.

[Cultivation Level: Inner Strength Realm (Early Stage, 706/2000)]

"My cultivation level has also improved a lot, thanks to the Five Animal Transformation Technique, which is much more efficient than the Five Elements Stance Technique."

The Five Animal Transformation Technique is a martial art of the Core Formation Realm, integrating mental techniques and moves. Its profoundness far surpasses the Five Elements Stance Technique learned before. Even just the entry level, its cultivation efficiency is much stronger than the Five Elements Stance Technique of the Perfect Realm.

After several days of intensive cultivation, his cultivation level increased significantly, rising from over two hundred points to over seven hundred.

At this rate, it won't be long before he breaks through to the mid-stage of the Inner Strength Realm.

"Senior Brother, the Prefect has sent someone to deliver the reward for the champion of the martial arts competition."

Qu Jiuge's voice came from outside the courtyard gate.

Qi Xiuyuan's mind stirred slightly.

The reward has finally arrived.

He opened the courtyard gate, and Qu Jiuge came in carrying several wooden boxes, stacked together in various sizes. The top box was sealed with red silk, which looked quite elegant.

The prizes were supposed to be awarded on the day the martial arts competition ended, but because of Shen Feiyi's demonic transformation, the second and third place winners have been left undecided and have been delayed until now.

Qi Xiuyuan placed the wooden boxes on the stone table, laid them out one by one, and opened them one by one.

The first box contains the Bone-Mending Flower.

The petals are pale gold with clear veins like bone patterns, making them the main ingredient for refining the Root and Bone Reshaping Pill.

In the second box was a thin manual called "Hidden Innuendo".

The basic hidden weapon techniques of the Tang Clan.

Although its grade is not high, it is practical.

Qi Xiuyuan was very satisfied.

Because this martial art has a low entry barrier, it can quickly produce a ninth-grade Dao Fruit and also make up for his weakness in ranged attacks.

The third box contained three Overlord Pills, sealed in wax.

For those below the Core Formation Realm, consuming this will double their physical strength and constitution within a quarter of an hour, potentially allowing them to turn the tide of battle and kill their enemies in critical moments; it is a life-saving treasure.

The last box contained the mysterious reward provided by Prefect Wu Jianghan.

A portion of a great demon's blood!

The blood in the porcelain bottle was as thick as mercury, with a faint dark golden luster. Just by opening the bottle cap, a rich aura of blood energy would burst out.

Qi Xiuyuan's eyes lit up.

The purple-patterned scaled demon blood given by my second uncle has been used up, and the Horizontal Training Bodyguard has also stopped because of this. This great demon blood has come at just the right time.

Without hesitation, he picked up the Bone-Mending Flower and headed straight for the alchemy room.

All twenty-six auxiliary medicines had been prepared long ago; all that was left was this main medicine.

The Bone Reshaping Pill does not reshape martial arts bones, but rather reconnects broken tendons and bones, restoring them to their original state.

This elixir is not difficult to refine, but the main ingredient, the bone-healing flower, is extremely rare.

Therefore, it is almost impossible to buy finished products on the market.

Qi Xiuyuan did not do it himself, but directly set the goal and handed his body over to the system. Half an hour later, the lid of the alchemy furnace was opened, and the fragrance of pills filled the air.

Eight pieces were produced in one batch, all of medium quality.

After finishing refining this batch of pills, Qi Xiuyuan took the opportunity to check on the progress of his pill refining skills.

He confirmed something.

Once the pill is successfully refined for the first time, one can learn the basics of pill formula in one go.

Moreover, after the Demon Princess entered the Yin Fish Pendant, the increase in alchemy proficiency was indeed effective, and once the proficiency of one type of pill reached a certain level, it would also affect the increase in the proficiency of other types of pills.

Today, the Na Yuan Dan and Zhuang Jin Dan have reached a high level of maturity.

Master of Bone-Forging Elixir.

The Detoxification Pill and the Vitality-Nourishing Pill have been partially completed.

The quality of the pills has been greatly improved.

Even the Golden Sun Cleansing Marrow Pill and the Root Bone Reshaping Pill, which had only been refined once, each gained dozens of points of proficiency.

"Senior Brother, someone has come to visit."

Qu Jiuge arrived again, holding several visiting cards in her hand.

Qi Xiuyuan knew that these people were after the title of champion of the Tianfu Martial Arts Tournament.

The Tianfu Martial Arts Tournament is held every year, and the champion is not rare, but this year's champion is different.

Internal strength fails, bones tremble!

This is an unprecedented achievement, enough to make all parties reassess the significance of Qingshan Martial Arts School and show goodwill to Qi Xiuyuan.

Qi Xiuyuan shook his head: "Just say I have something else to do and ask them to cancel it for me."

Qu Jiuge nodded, but didn't leave. After hesitating for a moment, she asked, "Are we going to cancel our appointment with Miss Li Yan as well? She said there's some important news about you and Qingshan Martial Arts School that she wants to tell you in person."

Qi Xiuyuan frowned slightly.

He had always maintained a principle of not offending or getting close to Li Yan, and he hadn't even sent her top-grade Qi and Blood Pills, all so as not to attract her attention.

But the other party still came knocking on our door.

They even brought up the pretext of important news.

What exactly does this woman want?

Qi Xiuyuan put the eight Bone Reshaping Pills into a porcelain bottle and pondered for a moment.

"Please invite Miss Li Yan to the reception room, and cancel everything else."

In the reception room.

Qu Yuanyuan finished serving the tea and then withdrew, glancing at Li Yan one last time before leaving.

Such a beautiful woman, you don't usually see her like that.

Qi Xiuyuan deliberately didn't change his clothes, and came to see the guest wearing a long robe that smelled of medicine, hoping that the other party would give him a second glance and stop bothering him.

Li Yan was still accompanied by her maid, Mei'er.

This time, Mei stood properly to the side, unlike her previous rudeness.

"Miss Li Yan has come to visit; what brings you here?"

Qi Xiuyuan sat down and asked.

Li Yan smiled alluringly: "Young Master Qi, have you ever heard of Hell?"

Qi Xiu paused slightly.

Could the important news she spoke of be related to hell?

Although he had already guessed some of it, he remained expressionless, instead feigning seriousness: "Hell? You mean the hell with Yama, the judges, and the Black and White Impermanence, Ox-Head and Horse-Face?"

Li Yan paused slightly, then covered her mouth and chuckled, "So Young Master Qi also knows. Do you know why the people from Hell appeared in Tianfu City this time?"

Qi Xiuyuan was taken aback.

He was just making things up. Yama, the judge, and the Black and White Impermanence are just folk legends. Does he think the hierarchy of hell is based on the same system as the underworld?

Qi Xiuyuan already knew the whole story, but he didn't want to appear too good in front of Li Yan.

To avoid being targeted by this woman again.

He shook his head: "I don't know."

Li Yan's eyes, which held a hint of allure, lingered on his face for a moment, as if trying to glean something from his expression, but only...

I saw a mixture of composure and doubt.

She then continued, "As far as I know, the appearance of people from Hell in Tianfu City is closely related to the demonization of Miss Shen Feiyi, whom you saved."

Her voice was lowered slightly.

"Now that Miss Shen has returned to the Overlord Spear Martial Arts School, the people of Hell probably already know that you saved her. If they can't find what they're looking for on Miss Shen, they'll probably start targeting you soon."

Qi Xiuyuan's expression tightened on the surface, but he had actually expected it.

This is why he testified that something flew out of Shen Feiyi's body.

The intention was to distract the people of hell.

did not expect.

Even the people of hell noticed him so quickly.

However, Qi Xiuyuan was not worried.

After all, the goal had already been set through the system, and the result was already known.

"Why are they targeting me? I was just rescuing people. What does the fact that what they're looking for is missing have to do with me?"

Qi Xiuyuan wore an innocent expression.

Looking at his expression, Li Yan subtly raised the corners of her lips: "The people of Hell don't care about such things. Since what they're looking for has disappeared, everyone who has had contact with it will be targeted by them."

Upon hearing this, Qi Xiuyuan solemnly cupped his hands in greeting: "Thank you for coming to inform me, Miss Li Yan."

Li Yan smiled faintly.

This smile wasn't deliberate, but it naturally exuded a languid charm, like a night-blooming jasmine slowly unfolding under the moonlight, its fragrance subtle yet permeating the nose.

She tilted her head slightly in a gesture.

Mei'er, who was standing behind her, stepped forward, took out a carved wooden box from her sleeve, held the bottom of the box with both hands, walked up to Qi Xiuyuan, and gently opened the lid of the box.

"This is just a small token of my congratulations to the young master for winning the martial arts competition. I hope the young master won't find it offensive."

Li Yan said with a light laugh.

Qi Xiuyuan lowered his gaze slightly. There was no gold or silver, no pearls or jade in the box, only a neatly folded piece of paper lying quietly on a dark cloth.

Li Yan didn't offer any further explanation, got up, and took her leave.

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