Chapter 236: Yan Rong Yuan Qi
The magistrate's roar echoed in the empty study room, sounding extremely sad and shrill.
He could not accept such a failure. Under his rule, prisoners escaped from prison. This was simply the greatest denial of his ability.
But just as the county magistrate was roaring angrily, Fang Yue had quietly arrived at the backyard of the magistrate's mansion.
He did not rush into the study to settle accounts with the county magistrate, but first observed the environment in the backyard.
The backyard is not big, but it is very delicately arranged. There are all kinds of rockeries, flowing water, pavilions and pavilions, which has the charm of Jiangnan gardens.
Fang Yue nodded slightly, quite satisfied with the layout here.
It shows that this county magistrate is still a person who knows how to enjoy himself. This means that he puts all his thoughts on corruption.
However, even this cannot conceal the fact that he was corrupt.
A cold light flashed in Fang Yue's eyes, and then with a movement of his body, he sneaked into the study quietly.
The lights were brightly lit in the study, and the county magistrate was pacing back and forth anxiously, roaring from time to time to vent his anger.
Fang Yue stood in the shadow of the study, watching the county magistrate's performance coldly.
He had no sympathy or mercy for this corrupt official. Such people deserve to die!
After a while, Fang Yue saw that the county magistrate's mood had stabilized a little, and then he slowly walked out of the shadows and came to the county magistrate.
"Your Majesty, the County Lord, is so majestic!" Fang Yue said calmly, "I wonder if I, a little prisoner, can stand in your eyes?"
The county official was indeed startled at first, but he soon regained his composure.
After all, he is the lord of the county in Yuanzhou City, holds real power in his hands, and is also a Qi-sensing martial artist. Although he is not as good as the top masters in the world, he is not a soft persimmon who can be manipulated by others.
He looked at Fang Yue coldly, trying to discern the other person's depth. But Fang Yue seemed to be in a deep pool of water, and he couldn't see any clues.
"Who is your Excellency? Why did you break into my official residence?" the county official asked in a deep voice, with a hint of majesty in his tone.
Fang Yue smiled softly when he heard this.
He did not answer the county magistrate's question, but asked: "The magistrate doesn't recognize me anymore? I just escaped from your prison."
"You are so brave!" the county magistrate shouted sternly, "How dare you escape from prison and break into my mansion! Someone is coming, someone is coming quickly! There is an assassin!"
While being cautious, he tried to keep a distance from Fang Yue.
However, Fang Yue did not give him this opportunity.
Fang Yue moved and instantly came to the front of the county magistrate. He grabbed the county magistrate by the neck and lifted him up.
"Speaking of which, write down all your violations of law and discipline to me, then sign for testing, and then hand over the corruption gains." Fang Yue said solemnly.
The county magistrate was pinched by Fang Yue's neck. He suddenly felt difficulty breathing and his face turned red. He looked at Fang Yue in horror, endless fear welling up in his heart.
"You...what do you want to do?" The county magistrate struggled to say a few words, his voice hoarse and trembling.
He was a Qi-sensing martial artist, and he didn't even have the slightest strength to resist.
Fang Yue's strength was obviously far beyond his imagination, which made the fear in his heart even worse.
The county magistrate felt panic in his heart. He tried to struggle, but Fang Yue's strength was too strong and he could not move at all.
"I...I write...I write..." the county official said with difficulty, signaling Fang Yue to let go.
After a while, Fang Yue left the Yamen with a few pages of paper and a banknote worth one hundred thousand taels.
After this incident, the county magistrate here would not dare to continue to pursue a group of fugitives, so he could only stop and swallow this secret loss.
But he said that after Fang Yue left, he left the county directly and headed towards his goal this time, Shikui Mountain northeast of the original state capital.
After Fang Yue left the county town, he headed north and headed straight for Shikui Mountain.
He chose a more hidden path to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Along the way, Fang Yue maintained a high degree of vigilance, always paying attention to the surrounding environment and movements.
He walked through dense forests and over hills for several days, and finally arrived at the foot of Shikui Mountain.
Shikui Mountain stands tall and majestic.
The trees on the mountain are lush and lush, and the ancient trees are towering. From time to time, the sounds of birds singing and beasts roaring can be heard, making it appear extremely quiet and mysterious.
Fang Yue looked up and saw that the mountainside was shrouded in clouds and mist, like a fairyland.
He knew that his goal was above the clouds.
He did not rush up the mountain, but found a secluded place at the foot of the mountain to rest for a while.
He took out some dry food and water, ate something briefly and regained his strength.
Then he started climbing up the mountain road.
The mountain road is rugged and steep, sometimes requiring you to climb cliffs and sometimes pass through dense forests.
But Fang Yue did not flinch or fear at all. He moved forward step by step, firmly moving towards the goal.
During the climb, Fang Yue couldn't help but marvel at the magic and beauty of this mountain. The mountain air was fresh and pleasant, making him feel refreshed;
The singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers in the mountains made him feel like he was in a paradise.
However, he did not forget his purpose.
Looking for different kinds of vitality and melting the vitality.
This kind of Yuan Qi is extremely rare. It is said that it has the power to burn mountains and cook the sea, which can complement the wood Yuan Qi he is currently refining, allowing him to reach a higher level of cultivation.
Just as Fang Yue went deep into Shikui Mountain to search for Yanrong's vitality, a group of five people quietly came to the foot of the mountain.
The leading young man was named Lu Sheng. He was wearing a dark purple brocade robe with golden cloud patterns embroidered on it, which looked both luxurious and solemn.
He had a handsome face, sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, giving people a heroic aura.
A piece of fine Hetian jade pendant was hung around his waist, which swayed gently with his movements, making a crisp and pleasant sound.
Lu Sheng was not only born in a martial arts family, but also a leader in the Sitianjian. At the age of 25, he had already reached the middle stage of the innate cultivation and was hailed as the future star of the Sitianjian.
The long sword he carried was not an ordinary item, but a famous sword "Purple Lightning and Blue Frost" inherited from his family. The sword body flashed a faint purple light and exuded a sharp sword spirit.
During this trip to Shikuishan, Lu Sheng was entrusted with an important task and served as the captain of this five-member team.
He was not only responsible for investigating the causes of the abnormal astrological phenomena, but also for ensuring the safety of the team members.
Therefore, he remained highly vigilant and cautious along the way.
Lu Sheng led the team to the foot of Shikui Mountain. Looking up, he saw the mountain peak towering into the clouds and surrounded by mist.
He knew that this mountain hides many secrets and dangers, but it also breeds endless opportunities and treasures.
"Everyone, be careful. Shikui Mountain is not trivial."
Lu Sheng reminded the team members, "The purpose of our trip is to investigate the cause of the abnormal astrological phenomena, but since we have come here, let's go to Shikui Mountain first."
Then he pointed to the towering mountain and said, "According to reliable information, the alien energy - Yanrong energy is hidden in the depths of this mountain."
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go up the mountain!" One of them said impatiently.
"Wait!"
The leader waved his hand, "This Shikui Mountain is not an ordinary place. It is said that there are many powerful monsters and dangerous traps hidden here. We have to be careful to avoid capsizing in the ditch."
The other four heard this and nodded in agreement. They knew that although the purpose of this trip was to find Yanrong energy, they could not underestimate the danger of Shikui Mountain.
So, the five people began to climb up along the mountain road.
They maintained a high level of vigilance, always paying attention to the surrounding environment and movements.
Unlike Fang Yue, they did not choose a hidden path, but went directly to the main road.
The strength of these five people was not weak, and the worst was also the cultivation of a qi-sensing martial artist.
They climbed all the way up, and although they encountered some minor troubles, they were quickly solved by them.
Just as the five people climbed Shikui Mountain carefully, Fang Yue had already penetrated into the hinterland of the mountain.
After days of exploration and sensing, he gradually approached the location of Yan Rong Yuan Qi.
One day, Fang Yue came to a cliff.
He looked up and saw that the cliff was towering into the clouds, smooth as a mirror, as if it was impossible to climb.
But Fang Yue sensed that the Yan Rong Yuan Qi was hidden behind this cliff.
"Finally found it!" Fang Yue's eyes flashed with joy, and he whispered to himself.
But at this moment, an eagle's cry came and broke the tranquility of the mountain.
Fang Yue frowned slightly and quickly turned to look in the direction of the sound.
I saw a huge black eagle flying from a distance, with broad and powerful wings and sharp eyes.
The black eagle hovered in the air, as if observing Fang Yue.
Fang Yue's heart moved. He could feel the powerful aura emanating from the black eagle. It was obviously not an ordinary bird of prey.
He did not rush to act, but quietly observed the movements of the black eagle.
After circling for a while, the black eagle suddenly swooped down and attacked Fang Yue.
Its sharp claws flashed coldly in the sun, trying to tear Fang Yue into pieces.
However, Fang Yue was prepared.
He dodged the attack of the black eagle with a flash, and at the same time punched out and hit the wings of the black eagle.
"Bang!"
A muffled sound came, and the black eagle was hit by Fang Yue's punch.
The huge body was thrown directly dozens of feet away, and the body shook and flew up again, looking uninjured.
The black eagle let out an angry roar and attacked Fang Yue again.
Its wings vibrated, stirring up a gust of wind, and its sharp claws tore through the air, making a sharp sound of breaking wind.
However, Fang Yue remained calm.
His body was as fast as lightning, dodging the black eagle's attack with ease, while constantly launching counterattacks.
Each of his punches and kicks contained powerful force, which made the black eagle retreat continuously.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The dull sound of collision continued to sound, and the black eagle was beaten back by Fang Yue, but he could not get rid of his attack.
Fang Yue became more and more courageous, and he felt as if he had merged with this Shikui Mountain, and his whole body was filled with infinite power.
Each of his attacks was extremely accurate, as if he could see through all the movements of the black eagle.
After a while, the black eagle finally couldn't bear Fang Yue's attack, let out a shrill roar, and turned to flee.
Of course, it was not easy to chase, because this eagle could fly.
Just as Fang Yue was about to climb the cliff, a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly came from afar, as if someone was approaching this side.
Fang Yue frowned slightly and quickly restrained his breath.
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"It should be here. I can already feel a little bit of the hot air." Lu Sheng stood in front of the smooth cliff, looking up at the towering Shikui Mountain, frowning.
As a leader of the Sitianjian, he not only has a high level of cultivation, but also has extraordinary insight and judgment.
After following the trail all the way, they soon came to the edge of the cliff and sensed the hot air behind the cliff.
"This cliff is too high. Even a congenital master would find it difficult to climb up in a short time." Lu Sheng frowned slightly, then relaxed his brows.
Fortunately, the Yuan Ling Instrument from the Si Tian Jian that he brought with him this time can detect the fluctuation of Yuan Qi.
It is just right to find the weak point of the cliff here and break through it directly.
The place where the Yuan Qi is located must be inside this mountain. There should be a huge space.
As long as you find the weak point and break the stone wall, you can get in.
Thinking of this, Lu Sheng immediately took out the Yuan Ling Instrument.
This Yuan Ling Instrument is a magical instrument with a peculiar shape. It is emitting a faint golden light all over. It is engraved with complicated runes and exudes a mysterious atmosphere.
Lu Sheng placed the Yuan Ling Instrument flat on his palm, and then urged the Yuan Qi in his body to inject it into it.
With the injection of Yuan Qi, the runes on the Yuan Ling Instrument gradually lit up, emitting a stronger golden light.
At the same time, the Yuan Ling Instrument began to rotate slowly, as if resonating with the surrounding Yuan Qi.
After a moment, the Yuan Ling Instrument suddenly trembled, and the pointer spun wildly, as if looking for something.
Lu Sheng stared at the Yuan Ling Instrument, full of expectations.
He knew that this was the sign that the Yuan Ling Instrument was looking for the fluctuation of the surrounding Yuan Qi. As long as they found the weak point, they could enter the belly of the mountain.
At this moment, the pointer of the Yuan Ling Instrument suddenly stopped and pointed steadily to a position on the cliff.
"Found it!" Lu Sheng's eyes flashed with joy, and he shouted in a low voice.
Seeing this, the other four people also gathered around. When they saw the position pointed by the Yuan Ling Instrument pointer, they all showed joy.
"Brother Lu, let's do it now!" One of them said impatiently.
Lu Sheng nodded, and then drew a long sword from his back.
As the long sword was unsheathed, a sharp sword energy instantly cut through the air, making a sharp sound of breaking wind.
Lu Sheng swung his sword and chopped at the position pointed by Yuan Lingyi. The sword energy was like a rainbow, with an indestructible momentum.
"Boom!"
A loud noise came, and the sword energy slashed the cliff fiercely.
However, to everyone's surprise, this seemingly indestructible cliff actually cracked a gap under the sword energy.
Lu Sheng did not stop, but swung his sword and chopped continuously, each time accurately landing at the same position.
As he continued to chop, the gap became larger and larger, and finally turned into a hole that could accommodate one person.
"Great! Let's go in quickly!" One of them shouted excitedly.
Lu Sheng nodded and walked into the cave first. Seeing this, the others followed in. (End of this chapter)
