Becoming a Saint From the Iron Armor Skill

Chapter 366: Chapter 190: Celestial and Earthly Imperfections

If this person’s identity couldn’t be determined, even the disciples of the Wang Family would be at risk of assassination whenever they went out alone.

However, Chai Rong’s words also displeased Wang Xiongying.

’Don’t all Jianghu Gangs make their name through fighting and killing?’

Of course, as the top gang in the Dongcheng District, the Blood Saber Gang did act more forcefully and ruthlessly than other Jianghu Gangs.

But every Realm expert in Linji City was a well-known figure. No matter how tyrannical the Blood Saber Gang was, how would they dare provoke such an expert?

Wang Xiongying said, "The Blood Saber Gang is just a Jianghu Gang, after all. If they somehow offended a Realm expert, the expert would only need to say the word. The Blood Saber Gang would surely visit them to apologize and resolve the grudge.

But this time, the killer struck without any warning. It’s truly unusual.

Lord Chai, were you able to discern the techniques the assailant used?"

Chai Rong glanced at Wang Xiongying and sighed. "I have not comprehended a Realm, so I can only see the general picture.

Qiu Tianhong and his men were clearly killed by a Blade Intent.

And in Linji City, there are not many Martial Artists who have cultivated a Blade Intent.

As far as I know, all of those experts belong to the Four Great Clans of the Inner City.

However, the Blade Intent used to kill Qiu Tianhong and the others doesn’t seem to match any of theirs.

In my opinion, I suspect this expert is not from Linji City."

"Not from Linji City?"

Wang Xiongying grew thoughtful, then suddenly asked, "Lord Chai, are you suggesting the attacker is an expert from another State City or Prefecture City?"

"Perhaps," Chai Rong said, though he had no real leads. After a moment of thought, he added,

"The assailant was decisive, ruthless, and without mercy—a style quite similar to that of a Wind and Rain Tower assassin.

An assassin who has mastered a Blade Intent would be at least a Yi-rank assassin. According to rumors, the Wind and Rain Tower in Linji City only has one such person.

And that is the Master of the Wind and Rain Tower.

But this Master is extremely mysterious. He only made a move once, over a decade ago, and then vanished without a trace."

With that, Chai Rong shook his head again.

"The Tower Master’s Blade Intent is the Blood Evil Blade Intent. He enjoys cleaving people in two with his long saber to enhance his Blood Evil Qi Mechanism. His Blade Intent is far more vicious than that of tonight’s attacker."

Hiring a Yi-rank assassin from the Wind and Rain Tower costs one hundred thousand taels of silver at a minimum.

Qiu Tianhong, the Gang Leader of the Blood Saber Gang, and his men were clearly not worth that price.

Wang Xiongying was not satisfied with Chai Rong’s deductions. However, just as Chai Rong had said, it was truly difficult to find another expert in the Linji City Martial Arts Realm who was proficient in Blade Intent.

The men inspected the scene carefully once more but still found nothing.

Before long, a subordinate came to report.

No one had seen any suspicious individuals in the streets near the Blood Saber Gang’s headquarters.

And the only people who might have seen the killer had all been decapitated.

...

「Inner City, City Lord’s Mansion.」

Inside the City Lord’s Office, Jiang Botao sat on the main seat, a hint of amusement on his face.

City Guard Director Mao Yong stood beside him with a slight bow, remaining silent.

The slaughter of over a hundred people, including Blood Saber Gang Leader Qiu Tianhong, was no small matter. Naturally, City Lord Jiang Botao had also been informed.

"Is it really impossible to trace the assailant’s identity?" Jiang Botao suddenly asked.

Mao Yong shook his head. "I went to the Blood Saber Gang headquarters myself. The assailant’s methods were too clean; there are no leads.

As for the Blade Intent he displayed, it was quite complex. It wasn’t a skill from the Great Dao Sect, nor did it resemble the skills of the Taiyi Sect, Blood Moon Sect, or Sutra of Ultimate Sect.

It seemed more like one of those legendary Blade Intents that are comprehended on one’s own."

"A self-comprehended Blade Intent?"

A flash of surprise crossed Jiang Botao’s eyes. "Could it be that a Martial Artist with such heaven-defying comprehension exists here in Linji City?"

Mao Yong said uncertainly, "I’m just making a wild guess based on a feeling. It may not be accurate.

After all, Qiu Tianhong and his men were limited in strength. The Blade Intent the attacker used was likely not fully revealed, so I couldn’t identify its specific type."

"Never mind. Even if it is a Blade Intent, it’s only the First Layer. Nothing to worry about.

Besides, he targeted a force under the Wang Family’s control. Let him be."

Jiang Botao waved his hand, and Mao Yong bowed and departed.

After a long while, Jiang Botao finally murmured to himself, "An expert with Blade Intent... It seems Linji City is getting more and more interesting!"

...

「Inner City, Wang Family Estate.」

In the main hall, Wang Family Patriarch Wang Tingxuan’s brow furrowed deeply as he listened to Wang Xiongying’s report.

"An expert with Blade Intent... When did such a figure emerge in the Jianghu?"

Wang Xiongying asked, "Grandfather, could it really be an expert from outside the city?"

Wang Tingxuan snapped, "Why would an outsider attack and wipe out the Blood Saber Gang for no reason?"

Wang Xiongying froze. The logic was simple.

An outsider with no conflicting interests would have no reason to touch the Blood Saber Gang.

’Could it be someone from the other three great clans? But how is that possible?

The Jiang Family’s experts cultivate the Li Fire Realm and Geng Metal Realm from the Great Dao Sect’s Five Elements Peak. Most of them use Sword Intent.

The Qin Family cultivates the Spear Technique Realm.

As for the Shen Family, their legacy is the Frost Snow Realm and the Gui Water Realm, which is even less likely...

Other than an outsider, I can’t think of anyone else...’

Wang Tingxuan waved his hand, cutting him off. "Stop guessing. A single expert with Blade Intent can’t make any big waves.

If he dares to show his face, the Wang Family’s experts will cut him down immediately."

"Yes," Wang Xiongying replied.

Wang Tingxuan then asked, "By the way, have you made the arrangements I told you about?"

Wang Xiongying replied, "It is done. Wang Xiongzhang and the other seven will follow the Shen Family’s party to Moshan County for the Demon Slayer mission.

They will leave signals along the way to report their movements."

"Mm, very good." Wang Tingxuan nodded slightly, a vicious glint in his eyes.

Wang Xiongying asked, "Grandfather, what exactly is your plan for the Shen Family?"

Wang Tingxuan’s expression darkened. "It’s best you don’t ask about this," he said coolly. "When the time is right, I will tell you.

You only need to remember that the Wang Family will one day become the number one family in Linji City.

Alright, you are dismissed. On this trip out of the city with Xiong Ba, focus on acquiring as much Merit as you can. That will be a great contribution."

"Yes." Wang Xiongying bowed respectfully and departed.

Wang Tingxuan also left the main hall. He donned a black cloak and departed from the main Wang residence.

Before long, he arrived at a rather ordinary-looking tavern on the outskirts of the Wang Family estate and went directly to a private room on the second floor.

Inside the room, lit by a single, faint candle, a man in black wearing a conical hat was already waiting.

"Brother Wang, you’re late."

The man’s voice was hoarse and bizarrely unsettling. Hearing it in a dark, empty place would be enough to scare a person half to death.

"A small matter delayed me."

Wang Tingxuan said with a frown, clearly unsettled by the man’s voice.

"Is it done?" the man in black asked.

Wang Tingxuan said, "You can rest assured. Everything went smoothly.

But after it’s over, don’t forget what you promised me."

"Keh, keh, keh..." The man in black let out a strange laugh. "Relax. It’s only Jiang Botao.

Once our Lord refines the Divine Medicine and restores his Cultivation, he can eliminate him with a wave of his hand."

Wang Tingxuan suddenly asked, "By the way, do you people know if an expert with Blade Intent has recently appeared in Linji City?"

"An expert with Blade Intent? You mean the Blood Moon Sect?" the man in black asked, puzzled.

Wang Tingxuan said, "Not necessarily. It could be someone from another Sect."

"Keh, keh, keh..." The man in black let out that strange laugh again, as if the sound was the only thing that could soothe his throat.

"If even... your Wang Family... doesn’t know... how would... we?"

"Never... mind... This Envoy... takes his leave!"

The man in black stuttered out the words, then with a sudden wave of his hand, a fierce gust of wind blew the window open.

His body seemed to float, drifting weightlessly out the window.

Below the waist, there was nothing. He was only half a man!

Seeing this, Wang Tingxuan’s gaze hardened, his eyes filling with dread.

This man was the Earth Deficiency Envoy, one of the two Dharma Guardian Envoys of the Black Lotus Sect known as the Celestial and Earthly Imperfections. His power was comparable to that of an Organ Refining Realm Martial Artist.

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