Chapter 155 Yang Yuan Sword Qi, Yang Sword Perfection

Cao Nu's pupils dilated in shock, filled with both anger and fear, unable to utter a word. He had rushed over, intending to catch his opponent off guard and seize the initiative. However, it was precisely in these kinds of unpredictable situations that Li Xian excelled.

Faced with the challenge, Li Xian skillfully maneuvered, not only defusing the crisis but also seizing the county magistrate's warrant. At this moment, the entire Qingning County was under his absolute control.

"No, if I'm really caught and taken back, I'll be tortured and used as a scapegoat. I have to escape no matter what." Cao Nu's mind raced, and suddenly he jerked violently.

He sent the soldiers who had grabbed his shoulders flying. He thought to himself, "After tonight, I'll definitely be wanted. Perfect, I've got nowhere to vent my anger, I'll kill a few to let off some steam."

He suddenly lashed out, grabbing the soldier's throat. With a slight pull, a "splatter" sound, and blood splattered. Two soldiers died at his hands.

He leaped and fled, but the soldiers immediately surrounded him. In a fit of rage, Cao Nu unleashed a powerful attack. He was a formidable fighter with a thunderous voice.

Like thunderous drums exploding.

He snatched a long spear and wounded several more men. Amidst the surging army, he displayed his formidable power.

Li Xian said, "This thief's actions have been exposed, and he has resisted in public. Where is County Magistrate Zhang?"

Zhang Yiheng's expression was complicated. Anyone with eyes could see that the culprit today was this handsome and extraordinary young man with a red mole between his eyebrows.

But this person was born with the ability to "manipulate power," and once that power was established, the people's hearts were with him. The truth was no longer important.

Zhang Yiheng stepped forward and said, "Lord Wu, I'm here."

The county magistrate was an eighth-rank official, responsible for managing disputes among the people and apprehending thieves and criminals. Logically, the two should have been of equal rank. However, Li Xian had already surpassed him by several ranks upon his arrival.

They are equal in rank but not in rights.

"What should we do with this thief?" Li Xian asked.

“This man stole and killed the county magistrate, and now he is refusing to be arrested. He should be killed on the spot!” Zhang Yiheng said loudly with a hardened heart.

"Alright!" Li Xian said, "As the county magistrate, this is your duty. Go now!"

"yes!"

Zhang Yiheng drew his sword and glanced at the constable beside him. He charged forward first, shouting, "You wicked villain, prepare to die!"

A burst of light emanated from his shoulder as he unleashed his full power. Cao Nu, enraged, laughed coldly: "Good, good indeed, Qingning County! You've conspired to murder an official of the imperial court."

"You will die a horrible death! The Cao family will never let you go!"

Fight back fiercely.

"Nonsense, rampant thieves."

The two fought and parried, their blows evenly matched. Zhang Yiheng shouted, "Form ranks!" Three constables in red robes charged out.

The three constables, all of whom were only at the minor level of skill, used the "Three Talents Capturing the Murder Formation," lacking both the ability to circulate Qi throughout the body and the skill to "solidify blood and close orifices." However, their sword techniques complemented each other; as soon as one constable finished his strike, another would immediately follow up.

The three attacked relentlessly, their offensives varied and chaotic.

Although Cao Nu was a powerful fighter with a "thunderous chest drum" and was close to being a master of semen consumption, he was completely at a disadvantage and gradually showed signs of exhaustion.

Zhang Yiheng held the line in front, while the three red-clad constables attacked from the sides. The coordination was excellent and a sight to behold.

Li Xian thought to himself, "Although the strength of a martial artist is formidable, if properly coordinated and the formation is powerful, it may not be unable to compensate for a lack of martial arts skill or a slightly weaker martial arts realm!"

I gained a lot from the trip; it was definitely worthwhile.

He couldn't help but wonder, "If it were someone at Madam's level, what kind of formation and what kind of combination would be needed to defeat her?"

If I really can't think of anything, I'll stop thinking about it.

At this moment, the duel was nearing its end. Cao Nu pounded his chest, attempting to intimidate and repel his enemy with his "Thunderous Chest Drum." However, the red-clad constable was not lacking in courage. Although affected by the thunderous sound, his movements were slightly slower and his swordsmanship was clumsy, but he was still formidable.

Then Zhang Yiheng will hold them off from the front.

The situation took a sharp turn for the worse.

Zhang Yiheng channeled his power, striking straight at Cao Nu with both palms. Cao Nuyi defended with his own palm. As the two clashed over their inner energy, two red-clad constables unleashed the "double-line dagger" move.

The two men, one on the left and one on the right, slashed horizontally from the waist and ribs.

Cao Nu was greatly alarmed. If he continued to exchange palm strikes with Zhang Yiheng, he would surely be struck by those two blades. He immediately tried to withdraw his palm strike, but his internal energy, like a river about to surge out of his body, was abruptly stopped. Unable to quell it, he instead injured himself.

Then Zhang Yiheng struck him in the chest with both palms. His injuries were compounded, nearly killing him. Fortunately, he managed to dodge both blows.

Before he could regain his senses, a "pfft" sound rang out.

The third constable in red, hiding in the shadows, waited for an opportunity to unleash a move called "Back-to-Back Heart Piercing," piercing through the chest from behind and killing the victim instantly.

Li Xian secretly noted it down: "What a powerful formation! It's full of killing intent, one trap after another. The four of them work together seamlessly, their power is boundless. This murder-catching formation has truly broadened my horizons!"

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...

And so it is.

The two masterminds who framed Li Xian have both been executed. Li Xian, the thief, cried "stop thief!" and the entire county shared the same story, making the whole affair airtight.

Zhang Yiheng compiled the case details into a case file and reported it to the prefectural city.

The news quickly reached the Cao family's ears. The clan elders discussed the matter:

"They've rebelled! They've really rebelled! Is Qingning County going to revolt?!"

"That's utter nonsense! This Cao Nuyi is a loyal servant of my Cao family. It's absolutely impossible for him to collude with bandits to kill Cao Yun."

"I never imagined that Qingning County would be so stubborn. In my opinion, the mastermind behind this is that Wu Wei. Yun'er said he would deal with Wu Wei, and then he was beaten to death."

"As the saying goes, to catch the thief, you must first catch the king. If we don't get rid of this military officer, we won't be able to take over Qingning County."

"I never imagined that the biggest obstacle to our control of Qingning would be a country bumpkin. But it's like a mantis trying to stop a chariot; it's overestimating our own strength."

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Qingning County.

Li Xian snatched the county magistrate's waist order and hung it around his waist, threatening that he would return it to its original owner when the next county magistrate took office.

Inside the Immortal Dream Pavilion, Immortal Li hosted a mourning banquet to commemorate Cao Yun's death. The banquet was attended by members of the three major schools and two factions, county officials, various officials, and prominent families…

All those who received invitations have arrived, and the lively scene far surpasses that of the past.

Zhang Yiheng sat in the main seat. Li Xian sat to the side, but all eyes were on him.

Li Xian said, "Although Magistrate Cao has only been in office for a few days, we were colleagues after all. Please observe a moment of silence for him."

No one dared to disobey, and they were all amazed at how quickly this young man had become so powerful that no one in the county could stop him.

He's like a local tyrant.

Their strength is only one aspect. Back then, Xu Liefeng of the Leopard Blade Sect reigned supreme in Qingning County; his power was immense. In an instant, he forced the three halls and two factions to bow their heads.

But Xu Liefeng could not attain that level of power.

No matter how powerful you are, if everyone is determined to fight you, what can you do but kill them all? Even the strongest person eventually runs out of strength. If your inner energy is depleted, how can you still be so resilient?

Moreover, their formations, including bows, spears, shields, and lances, while seemingly ordinary weapons, are quite formidable when arranged in formation.

What truly captivates people is their innate temperament. It is their grasp of the big picture, a talent they are born with. Li Xian led Heihe Village to resist mountain bandits and coordinated Yihezhuang's resistance against Huanglong Army.

At this moment, Qingning County... is just like that. Let nature take its course. He doesn't even deliberately try to scheme or plot.

"Gentlemen," Li Xian continued, "Magistrate Cao Yun did say something that was not wrong. There is indeed corruption in Qingning County, and the new county magistrate has not yet been chosen. As a military officer temporarily assuming the duties of the county magistrate, I do want to rectify this situation."

"This..." Many people's expressions changed drastically.

“I won’t delve into the past,” Li Xian said calmly. “But I hope that from today onward, the sky over Qingning County will be clearer, and the people’s livelihoods will be more stable.”

The local powers in Qingning County were all subservient to him. If he were to join them in their corrupt practices and amass wealth together, their connections would undoubtedly become even closer, and they would be more united.

However, his remarks will inevitably damage the power of his family and martial arts school. But he doesn't care; he does whatever he wants and doesn't care about anything else.

"We admire Lord Wu for his dedication to the people!" the crowd exclaimed. Though their thoughts differed, none dared to disobey.

"Alright, everyone, please enjoy your drinks and music," Li Xian said with a smile.

The music of the zither is melodious, and the dancers are graceful.

Singing and dancing, indulging in wine and meat.

Li Xian left his seat halfway through the game and walked onto the street.

The breeze is just right tonight, gentle and not harsh, but the moon is waning and obscured by clouds, diminishing its beauty somewhat.

Li Xian strolled leisurely through the streets, his hands behind his head. Unconsciously, he wandered into a residential area.

As the candlelight flickered, Li Xian peered curiously, observing the diverse scenes of daily life in each household.

There are loving couples, unruly children, and scholars studying diligently by the light of the lamp. Li Xian occasionally relaxes, which brings him a unique kind of enjoyment.

"It's rare to be so relaxed. Occasionally putting aside martial arts and wandering around aimlessly is not bad."

Li Xian went deeper and deeper.

His hearing was sharp, and he suddenly heard faint panting. Li Xian calculated the time and realized it was the time for the couple to consummate their marriage.

Li Xian chuckled to himself, then turned back to the Martial Guard Hall without venturing any further.

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“I killed Cao Yun and framed Cao Nuyi. This might fool ordinary people, but the Cao family must know that I was behind it all.”

"I don't know what they will do. The Cao family is powerful, far beyond my reach. The only thing to do is to meet force with force and water with water."

Li Xian put all the trivial matters out of his mind.

He drew his sword and began practicing the "Sunset Blood and Decaying Yang Sword Technique," a sword technique that accumulates yang energy and must not be released. To delay the side effects, Li Xian practiced only at night when it was cool.

"Three Yangs Bring Prosperity", "The Setting Sun Breaks the Dawn", "The Sun Stands High", "Spring Snow in the Sunshine"... a series of sword moves were executed in turn.

Li Xian practiced countless times, yet he never grew tired of it. The sword in his hand seemed to extend from his arm, wielding it with effortless grace, fully expressing its meaning.

Practice swordsmanship and its spirit; cultivate virtue and its essence.

A single sword technique contains a wealth of content. How much one gains depends entirely on their individual understanding. While Li Xian believed that diligence is rewarded by Heaven, he did not rely solely on arduous practice.

I often ponder the ingenious uses of sword techniques and how to practice them to achieve results more quickly.

[Proficiency +3]

[Proficiency +3]

...

In the blink of an eye.

Li Xian's sword roars like a dragon, and the sword of the setting sun and fading blood reaches its [perfection]!

A flood of insights washed over me. The essence of swordsmanship was utterly ingrained in my mind. To master a martial art to its fullest extent is always a source of pride.

Even basic martial arts are extremely difficult to master.

As for "reaching the pinnacle".

This cannot be forced. Many talented martial artists spend their entire lives pursuing the pinnacle, but the more they pursue it, the less attainable it becomes.

Li Xian sat cross-legged, his inner energy growing wildly. With such force, in an instant, his energy lake had expanded to over two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters).

[The Sword of Setting Sun and Fading Blood]

[Proficiency: 32/80000 Perfect]

[Description: You practiced day and night, mastering both swords. Finally, you perfected this sword technique, revealing its profound mysteries. You comprehended the "Yang Yuan Sword Qi" and cultivated a wisp of "Life-Saving Yang Qi."]

When wielding the Yin-Yang Immortal Couple Swords, the Yang Yuan Sword Qi is like fire, shooting three zhang (approximately 10 meters) away from the body and slaying the enemy before they even reach their horse. If the two swords are combined, their power more than doubles!

The life-saving Yang energy, cultivated through perseverance and over time, is a pure and vital energy that can protect one's life when necessary.

"Superior martial arts, truly extraordinary!" Li Xian was overjoyed.

(End of this chapter)