chsdbacks Chapter 71, the second claw-based divine ability, 9 Yin!
Chapter 71, the second claw-based divine ability, 9 Yin!
Chapter 71 The Second Claw Dao Divine Power, Nine Yin!
Lu Ming returned to his own compound at the Military Service Department and immediately put Shen Changfeng's matter out of his mind.
He first prepared two thousand doses of Ganlin Powder from the medicinal herbs he had bought, and then ate a Wuxin Pill and a pound of demon meat.
In an instant, he returned to his meditative state.
He was invigorated and began his cultivation.
[Currently evolving sword-wielding supernatural abilities (5907/10000) ————]
[Currently evolving Claw Dao supernatural power (754/1000) ————]
[Evolving —]
[Currently evolving sword-wielding supernatural abilities (6145/10000) ————]
[Currently evolving Claw Dao supernatural power (1006/1000) ————]
[Evolution complete!]
[Gained the Claw Dao Divine Power: Nine Yin.]
【Nine Yin】：Nine Yin, the extreme of Yin. The claws of Nine Yin corrode bones and cause decay.
[Claw Dao Divine Power]: Dragon Capture (Initial), Nine Yin (Initial).
Become!
Lu Ming finished his practice and stood up, wiping the sweat from his forehead. His blood was boiling, and he looked at the second claw-style divine power that had evolved, feeling curious.
Nine Yin?
Eroding bones, withering away? What kind of ability is this?
He carefully comprehended the mysteries of the supernatural power, and then, as if deep in thought, he came to a wooden stake in the Stone Tablet Nine Palaces Stake. His eyes flashed with a sharp light, and suddenly he extended a claw.
boom!
He dug his claw into the wooden stake, his five fingers sinking deep inside, as a chilling force invaded his senses.
Lu Ming withdrew his hand, took a closer look, and was immediately shocked.
A chill emanated from the Five Fingers Cave, and a putrid stench wafted towards them.
Lu Ming's eyes flashed, and he gently pushed the wooden stake with his hand.
click!
The entire wooden stake suddenly broke, fell to the ground, and shattered into pieces. Its surface still looked like the original smooth wooden stake, but the inside had become rotten wood that would crumble at the slightest touch.
"A chilling, bone-corroding aura! A power akin to withering!"
Lu Ming's eyes lit up. This kind of power was terrifying even when it hit a wooden stake; if it were to hit a person, the effect would be absolutely outstanding.
He has another trump card up his sleeve.
Lu Ming was secretly satisfied, and then cleaned up the rotten wooden stakes on the ground to prevent anyone from noticing anything amiss.
After tidying up, he continued his cultivation.
Suddenly, he heard a knocking sound at the door.
Lu Ming immediately stopped cultivating, went to the door, and opened it.
He was stunned when he saw the scene outside the door.
Three middle-aged men stood outside the door, all dressed in fine clothes and exuding an extraordinary aura; they were clearly the heads of the three major families in the city.
Behind them, many martial arts disciples watched from afar, utterly astonished.
"The heads of the three major families have actually come together to visit Senior Brother Lu? What's going on?"
"They want to win over Senior Brother Lu. With such a genius as Senior Brother Lu, the forces within the city naturally can't sit still."
"You guys are all out of touch! There's chaos outside. It's said that Shen Changfeng of the Shen family broke through to the Great Perfection of Tendon Refining and ambushed Senior Brother Lu in a dark alley, but failed. Lu Ming dragged his body to the front of the Shen family's gate."
"What?! Is that true?!"
"It would be good if the head of the Shen family came, but why are all three heads of the families here?"
Many disciples looked at the courtyard, discussing it animatedly and expressing their deep feelings.
On the roof of a courtyard near Lu Ming's compound, a person stood quietly, watching Lu Ming welcome the three heads of the family into the courtyard.
This person was none other than Wei Jinlin.
Seeing the heads of the three major families—Zhao Tianhao, Chen Boxiong, and Shen Wanlin—all come to visit Lu Ming, seemingly to apologize, one could see that they were all there.
This scene gave Wei Jinlin a strange sense of déjà vu, as if he had seen it somewhere before.
Soon, he recalled it, and a strange look appeared in his eyes.
During the first month of this military service, several thieves from the Military Service Division spied on the city. They were spies from the three major families, worried about the situation here because of the appearance of demons in the city.
He killed several spies on the spot. The next day, the three family heads gathered at the martial arts arena to apologize to him.
At that time, Lu Ming was among the four hundred disciples, perhaps marveling at his power, which made the heads of the three major families so humble.
Today, the three family heads came to visit again, but standing in front of them was Lu Ming, while he became an observer.
"So full of vigor and spirit—" Wei Jinlin murmured with admiration, a hint of reminiscence appearing in his eyes, as if he were recalling the past.
In the courtyard.
Lu Ming felt extremely pleased as he watched the heads of the three major families treat him with kindness and even apologize.
There was a time when only Wei Jinlin received such treatment.
Now, he's had his fun.
"Young friend Lu, Shen Changfeng's assassination attempt on you was utterly audacious and reckless. I have expelled him from the family register; he is no longer a member of the Shen family. Here are three thousand taels of silver notes—"
"Young friend Lu, Chen Feng's opposition to you back then was his own doing. It's a pity he was blind to your true worth. If he had befriended you then, he wouldn't have met his end in Black Mountain, his body never even found. Here's a thousand taels of silver, and my Chen family's 'Wind-Sweeping Willow Knife'—"
"Brother Lu, the location of today's assassination attempt was on my Zhao family's property. I am quite ashamed that I failed to issue a warning beforehand. Here is a thousand taels of silver."
Zhao Tianhao, Chen Boxiong, and Shen Wanlin did not just come to apologize; they each brought gifts.
Among them, Zhao Tianhao, one of the most powerful figures in the city, became his sworn brother, something he had never imagined before.
However, to his slight surprise, Chen Boxiong actually gave him the Chen family's secret manual, "The Wind-Swept Willow Blade".
His expression immediately turned strange. He already had this manual; he had obtained it by killing Chen Feng.
Clearly, the Chen family had not found Chen Feng's body and had no idea that the person who killed Chen Feng was the one standing right in front of them.
He naturally wouldn't reveal anything, and casually accepted it without any apparent reason.
After seeing off the three heads of the family, he was secretly pleased.
These three people were very generous, especially the Shen family, who gave him three thousand taels of silver in order to gain his forgiveness.
Since the Shen family is so sensible, he will no longer hold a grudge.
"Five thousand taels of silver! Adding the three hundred taels I had left over from buying medicine today, I now have a total of five thousand three hundred taels of silver!"
Lu Ming was amazed. He could never have imagined having so much silver before.
This amount of silver should be enough for him to use for a long time.
Lu Ming couldn't help but smile. Then he heard a "thump thump thump" sound. When he opened the door, he saw many disciples gathered around, offering their congratulations. Many of them said they wanted to treat him to a meal.
He quickly gave a few perfunctory replies and then closed the door.
He still needs to cultivate, so he doesn't have time to eat with these unfamiliar people.
That day, he continued his cultivation until nightfall as usual.
the next day.
Fifty geniuses, including Lu Ming, left Chiyun County and headed to the prefectural city under the leadership of Wei Jinlin.
Lu Ming originally thought that the journey would take more than half a month, and he could use the time to cultivate along the way.
Little did he know he was overthinking things. Wei Jinlin gave him no chance at all; aside from eating and sleeping, the team was constantly on the move.
Along the way, they encountered several bandits, who were fierce and terrifying, but Wei Jinlin scared them away each time.
Finally, after more than ten days, the group, weary from their journey, arrived outside Qingning Prefecture.
The city walls of Qingning Prefecture are thick and mottled. The soldiers patrolling the walls are clad in armor, exuding a menacing aura and displaying extraordinary strength.
At the city gate below, people were coming and going, creating a lively scene. In the open space outside the city gate, many people were doing business, forming a small market.
"We've finally arrived!" Many disciples, who had barely made it all the way, were now covered in dust and looked like farmers, but they were excited as they looked at the majestic city walls.
Lu Ming also breathed a sigh of relief. After not practicing martial arts for more than ten days, he felt like his body was about to rust.
He then looked around the city of Qingning. Looking into the city from outside the city gate, he saw that the city was bustling with activity and had many exquisite high-rise buildings.
This place seems unaffected by demons and monsters, remaining prosperous and thriving. No wonder Wei Jinlin brought them here.
Previously, Li Youning and the Li family moved here. Later, Qin Zhonghai also brought Li Hu here. I wonder how they are doing.
Qin Zhonghai suffered a ruptured heart; it's unknown whether he has found a renowned physician to treat him.
Lu Ming stared at Qingning Prefecture City, thinking about these people, when he suddenly heard a slightly familiar voice say, "I'm doing extremely well, Father, really extremely well!"
Lu Ming turned his head and his gaze sharpened.
How could it be him?!