Chapter 231: Depending on the Qi Family, Demon Appears!
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Han Zhao left his avatar in the secret chamber to guard it and returned to the Furious Flood Dragon Hall.
At this moment, Shui Jingfeng was still waiting in the hall.
Seeing Han Zhao walk out, he walked forward and cupped his fists.
“Young Sect Master, what instructions do you have?”
Han Zhao placed his hands behind his back and said indifferently, “Master said that he would go to a place where no one can find him to cultivate in seclusion. He will never come out of seclusion until he reaches the Martial Saint Realm.
From today onwards, I will be in charge of all the matters of the Furious Flood Dragon Gang.”
“Why did Sect Master suddenly decide to enter seclusion?!” Shui Jingfeng revealed a shocked expression.
According to this explanation, didn’t that mean that Shangguan Yunfei had directly pa.s.sed the position of Sect Master to Han Zhao?
Shangguan Yunfei was seriously injured. It was impossible for him to break through to the Martial Saint Realm before he recovered. Wasn’t he courting death?
“A wise man submits to circ.u.mstances. Water Envoy, you’re a smart person.” Han Zhao glanced at Shui Jingfeng calmly.
“I…” Shui Jingfeng met Han Zhao’s gaze and suddenly felt his heart tremble.
At this moment, Han Zhao gave him the feeling of Shangguan Yunfei at his peak. He hurriedly changed his words and said, “Yes… I understand.”
“Very good.” Han Zhao nodded.
If possible, he still wanted to spare Shui Jingfeng’s life. After all, a Two Qi Grandmaster could suppress ordinary scenes.
Moreover, Shui Jingfeng was very capable and efficient. This was the key.
“There’s something I need you to do.” Han Zhao changed the topic.
“Young Sect Master, please instruct me.” Shui Jingfeng’s expression was respectful.
“The Qi family’s envoy will be heading to the Furious Flood Dragon Island soon. Ride the Furious Flood Dragon Ship and personally bring him to the island,” Han Zhao said seriously.
“The Qi family’s envoy?” Shui Jingfeng was somewhat puzzled. There didn’t seem to be any large family clan with the surname Qi in Yuan Chang County.
“Qi Xuanming from the Qi family of Great Liang is my friend,” Han Zhao added.
“Great Liang’s Qi family? Could Young Sect Master be talking about the Qi family, one of the Five Great Surnames of Great Wei?! Shui Jingfengs voice instantly rose by an octave.
He naturally knew about the Qi family, but he did not think about it at first. The difference was too great.
Grandmaster realm experts were considered upper-level combat strength in
the entire Cloud Prefecture, but the Heavenly Prefecture was the center of Great Wei, and the capital of Great Liang was the center of the Heavenly Prefecture.
Over there, even a top Martial Saint could not be fearless.
This was because the peak combat strength of Great Wei was gathered there the true Weapon Masters.
The Five Great Surnames and the Ten Great Families were all in the Heavenly Prefecture.
The Qi family of Great Liang could be ranked in the top three of all the forces in Great Wei.
Shui Jingfeng had never thought that Han Zhao would know someone at this level.
As for Qi Xuanming’s name, it naturally resounded like thunder.
Qi Xuanming was 24 years old this year and was at the Grandmaster Realm of the Four Qi. Some time ago, he had killed a six-vein descendant of an aristocratic family with a single strike. Now, he was ranked 32nd on the Qilin Ranking. He was an influential figure in the entire Cloud Prefecture. Such a person was actually Han Zhao’s friend.
“Yes,” Han Zhao replied. Qi Xuanming was naturally extremely powerful, but if he used all his methods, the difference should not be much.
“Young Sect Master, may I know why Young Master Qi has come to my Furious Flood Dragon Gang?” Shui Jingfeng asked. Although it was fine for him to pick him up personally as a Water Envoy with Qi Xuanming’s ident.i.ty and status, it was a big deal to pick him up on the Furious Flood Dragon Ship. If one didn’t know better, one would think that the Furious Flood Dragon Gang had something going on…
Wait a minute!
Shui Jingfeng suddenly reacted.
“The Furious Flood Dragon Gang will officially attach itself to the Cloud Prefecture’s Spirit Guardian and obtain the protection of the Qi family. As an envoy, Qi Xuanming came to discuss the details with me,” Han Zhao said seriously.
“This…” Shui Jingfeng was surprised and delighted. He felt that it was a little unrealistic and hurriedly said, “Young Sect Master, do you need to discuss with
Sect Master and Old Sect Master? After all, this matter is not trivial.’
The Furious Flood Dragon Gang could indeed dominate several counties on both sides of the Long Forest River, but they mainly relied on the top combat strength of the Shangguan family.
In the end, the Furious Flood Dragon Gang was only a local tyrant of Yuan Chang Prefecture. They couldn’t even compare to the Spirit Guardians of the Cloud Prefecture, let alone a colossus like the Qi family.
If the Furious Flood Dragon Gang could rely on the Qi family, they would definitely be able to dominate Yuan Chang County and even become the top power in the entire Cloud Prefecture.
However, if the difference was too great, the Furious Flood Dragon Gang might very well be swallowed in one bite, not even leaving anything behind.
The Furious Flood Dragon Gang had just gotten better again. This was too risky.
“Water Envoy, do you really think that the old gang leader has successfully come out of seclusion?” Han Zhao asked.
“Could it be that Old Sect Master…” When Shui Jingfeng heard Han Zhao mention Shangguan Lie, he was suddenly shocked and thought of the worst possibility.
“In order to continue the Furious Flood Dragon Gang, the old gang leader forcefully used the Flood Dragon Transformation. Now that his injuries have worsened, I don’t know how many years it will take for him to recover,” Han Zhao continued.
“Yes, I understand!” Shui Jingfeng finally reacted. It turned out that the Furious Flood Dragon Gang was already in a life-and-death crisis.
Once the other factions found out that their leader and old leader were injured and not around, they would definitely eat the Furious Flood Dragon Gang like sharks that had seen the smell of blood.
Han Zhao must have been instructed by the old gang leader to dare to make such a huge decision.
Moreover, first of all, with Han Zhao’s relationship, the Furious Flood Dragon Gang could obtain the Qi family’s protection. Otherwise, if they really wanted to rely on him, the Qi family might not necessarily accept it.
Even if he accepted it, he would probably pay an unimaginable price.
“Yes, I’m still at ease with you around.” Han Zhao revealed a faint smile.
“Thank you for your trust, Young Sect Master,” Shui Jingfeng said respectfully.
“Water Envoy, how long have you been in the Two Qi Realm?” Han Zhao changed the topic.
“Prepare more materials. If I can refine another high-grade Blood Qi Pill, I’ll provide them to you first,” Han Zhao said.
“What?! High-grade! Shui Jingfeng’s tone was excited.
He could not help but be excited. If he had the Blood Qi Pill, his chances of breaking through to the Three Qi Realm would increase by at least 20%.
Moreover, even if he failed, his blood qi would not be significantly damaged.
“As long as you do your job well and satisfy me, I guarantee that you’ll break through within a year.” Han Zhao’s expression was firm. “If one high-grade Blood Qi Pill doesn’t work, I’ll take two! Four! Ten!”
“Thank you, Young Sect Master! I will definitely serve you to the death!” Shui Jingfeng bowed and completely treated himself as a subordinate.
As long as Han Zhao could do what he promised, he would truly be loyal in the future.
“Yes, very good.” Han Zhao nodded slightly and walked out of the hall with his hands behind his back.
‘Goodbye, Young Sect Master,” Shui Jingfeng said seriously.
Hearing Han Zhao’s footsteps fade away, he frowned slightly. He still felt that something was wrong. He turned to look at the Furious Flood Dragon mural on the wall. He was hesitating if he should go to the secret chamber. “Should I..”
“Should I what?”
A calm voice suddenly sounded.
Shui Jingfeng was so frightened that he trembled. He looked at the window on the right of the hall and saw Han Zhao standing at the window, looking at him through the gap in the wooden window.
“N-nothing!” Shui Jingfeng’s expression changed. He didn’t hear Han Zhao’s footsteps at all.
“Water Envoy, you won’t disobey my orders, right?” Han Zhao’s eyes were calm.
“I wouldn’t dare.” Shui Jingfeng hurriedly lowered his head.
“That’s best.” Han Zhao’s calm voice sounded.
When Shui Jingfeng looked up, Han Zhao had already disappeared from the window. He still did not hear footsteps.
Shui Jingfeng’s heart pounded in fear. He glanced at the entrance of the secret chamber and immediately walked out of the hall.
Three days later, at the dock by the Long Forest River.
A ma.s.sive warship about a hundred meters long appeared on the river. The hull was made of ebony that was as hard as refined iron. A ma.s.sive flag with the pattern of the Inky Flood Dragon hung on the mast.
“It’s the Furious Flood Dragon Ship!”
“It’s driving towards us!”
“Could it be that the Furious Flood Dragon Gang is going to fight the pirates again?
The pa.s.sersby were all puzzled.
However, the Furious Flood Dragon Gang had been in the limelight recently, so no one dared to provoke them.
The ferries and pedestrians on the sh.o.r.e made way.
The Furious Flood Dragon Ship stopped near the dock. Shui Jingfeng jumped down and stood on the dock, waiting quietly.
After waiting for about two hours, he was not impatient at all.
At this moment, a white-clothed youth with a jade-like appearance appeared. He looked to be in his mid-twenties. His face was like jade, and his bearing was extraordinary. There was an emerald green sheathed sword hanging at his waist.
Shui Jingfeng’s eyes lit up. He came in front of the white-robed youth and said respectfully, “May I ask if you’re Young Master Qi Xuanming of the Heavenly
Prefecture’s Qi family?”
“Yes,” Qi Xuanming replied.
“I’m Shui Jingfeng, the envoy of the Furious Flood Dragon Gang. I’m here to welcome Young Master Qi on Young Sect Master’s orders. Please!” Although Shui Jingfeng was much older than Qi Xuanming, the strong were respected in the martial world. His att.i.tude was extremely respectful.
“Please.” Qi Xuanming nodded.
The two of them boarded the ship together.
“Who’s that young man? Why did the regional envoy of the Furious Flood Dragon Gang personally welcome him?”
“Qi Xuanming, the top expert on the Qilin Ranking! Who else can it be?!”
“Heavenly Prefecture’s Qi family! Could it be that the Furious Flood Dragon Gang wants to join forces with the Qi family?”
“Oh my G.o.d! The Furious Flood Dragon Gang will probably dominate Yuan
Chang County in the future!”
The martial artists pa.s.sing by discussed.
Five days later.
A shocking piece of news quickly swept through the entire Yuan Chang County like a whirlwind.
The Furious Flood Dragon Gang had actually decided to rely on the Heavenly Prefecture’s Qi family.
Some people thought that this was an opportunity for the Furious Flood Dragon Gang to soar into the sky, while others felt that the Furious Flood Dragon Gang was sending a sheep to the tiger’s den.
No matter what, the Furious Flood Dragon Gang was the center of public opinion.
For a moment, the Furious Flood Dragon Gang’s reputation soared.
The Furious Flood Dragon Gang stayed at the entrance of the Yuan Chang County City’s encampment. There was an endless stream of martial artists who wanted to sign up every day.
It was not until a month later, when the Sun Chasing Bow divine weapon appeared and the four Martial Saints appeared at the same time, that everyone’s gaze shifted from the Furious Flood Dragon Gang.
In the prefecture capital of Yuan Chang County, the most prosperous Qianc.huan District in the inner city.
There was a large mansion on the east side of Qianchuan District. This was the residence of the He family’s Grandmaster, He Xuan.
In the past, even if a Grandmaster Realm martial artist came, they had to send a visiting card first and report before entering.
However, an uninvited guest came to the county today.
A middle-aged man with a pale face and a beard appeared at the door.
He had an ordinary appearance and a thin figure. He was the kind of person that was difficult to find in a crowd.
However, he had a pair of very strange eyes. His dark irises were less than a
third of that of a normal person’s. The whites of his eyes were terrifying.
Coupled with his numb expression, he did not look like a normal person at all.
The middle-aged man walked straight into the door with his hands behind his back.
“Who is it? How dare you… Ah!” When the gatekeeper saw him charge in, he immediately reached out to stop him. He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest and immediately let out a miserable scream.
A bowl-sized hole had appeared in his heart at some point, and his heart had disappeared.
“Murder!” One of the gatekeepers was shocked and ran into the residence in fear.
Thump!
After running a few steps, he followed in the footsteps of the person just now. The corpse that had lost its heart fell to the ground.
“He Xuan! Come out!” The middle-aged man said sternly with an incomparably hoa.r.s.e voice.
“So the envoy of the Nine Nether Mansion has arrived. Please forgive me for not welcoming you properly.”
He Xuan’s figure quickly appeared in the front yard, ignoring the corpse on the ground.
“Cut the c.r.a.p. How did Zhu Gangyi die?” The middle-aged man’s eyes flickered slightly, and his eyes suddenly turned pitch-black.
He Xuan’s heart skipped a beat and he felt all the hair on his body stand on end. He hurriedly said) “I’m not sure either. The only survivors on Flying Fish Island are the Young Sect Master of the Furious Flood Dragon Gang, Han Zhao, and his maidservant.”
“Furious Flood Dragon Gang, Han Zhao? You’d better not lie to me. Hmph!” The middle-aged man said coldly and turned to leave.
He Xuan felt a bang in his mind, his chest felt like it was blocked, and his blood qi surged.
When he came back to his senses, the middle-aged man was no longer in the courtyard.
“What a terrifying illusion technique!’