White-Robed Chief

Zhu Xing’s palms turned crystal clear, without a single vein to be seen in his right palm as he struck Chu Li. He was startled when all he struck was Chu Li’s afterimage.

Zheng Ze sighed hopelessly when he saw Zhu Xing’s right palm as he was still in midair.

This was what the perfected Blood Jade Palm looked like. He was not capable of defending such an attack and it was no wonder this palm technique was so difficult to deal with. He was not gravely injured and had lost the majority of his essence of blood.

Zhu Xing threw out another palm at Chu Li but what he hit was the latter’s afterimage once more.

Zhu Xing’s attack was so quick that if he did not pause briefly in midair, Zheng Ze would not be able to clearly see his right palm at all.

Chu Li instantly appeared behind Zhu Xing and attacked his back quietly.

Zhu Xing staggered to the front uncontrollably. The sword flashed as his head was sent flying away.

“Whoosh!” A column of blood gushed high up in the sky as it made a sound resembling a balloon deflating.

Chu Li landed softly as he sheathed his sword away coldly which was shining as if it was brand new and there was not a single drop of blood on it.

He did not have a single drop of killing intent nor oppressing aura surrounding him and was gentle as jade as his white robe fluttered about majestically.

Although Chu Li looked calm on the outside, his heart was beating very fast.

The Heavenly Demonic Orb reacted strangely as he attacked earlier. It was similar to a spider shooting out its web and like a frog shooting out its long tongue as he robbed the blood core away from Zhu Xing and devoured it.

He then felt full as if he had consumed a good meal as the Heavenly Demonic Orb fell into its slumber.

Chu Li vaguely felt that once the Heavenly Demonic Orb had fully digested the blood core, his Heavenly Demonic Power would strengthen to a new level.

It seemed that the Heavenly Demonic Scripture training he had been doing lately had not gone to waste. The blood core was considered a huge supplement to the Heavenly Demonic Orb. He had never realized that the Heavenly Demonic Orb would react so heavily towards an item before.

Zheng Ze approached Chu Li as he checked him out.

He did not look fine at all as he was ashamed and angry at the same time.

He thought that he alone was able to take Zhu Xing down but he did not expect the latter to be so hard to deal with. What was more embarrassing that he had been injured by Zhu Xing while Du Feng, who he had looked down on as someone he needed to protect earlier was able to kill Zhu Xing so easily.

Since he was able to kill Zhu Xing that easily, that meant that killing Zheng Ze was nothing but child’s play as well!

Now that Zheng Ze thought about it, it was embarrassingly funny that he was not able to assess this man’s true strength properly!

“Who exactly are you?” Zheng Ze stared at Chu Li.

Zheng Shoufang fist saluted and muttered. “Two young heroes. I’ll forever be in your debt!”

“It’s nothing.” Zheng Ze waved his hands. “I couldn’t be of any help at all. If you want to thank someone, please thank him. He’s Du Feng but I’m not sure if that’s his real name or not.”

Chu Li smiled gently. “I’m Du Feng. I come from the Ji Dynasty.”

“Ah, so you’re a master from the Ji Dynasty. It’s no wonder that I’ve never heard of you before.” Zheng Shoufang realized.

He should have been famous across the globe with such a skilled sword technique.

Zhu Xing was an infamous master in the world of martial arts and yet he was easily killed by Chu Li. A person with such skilled Swordsmanship should not have gone unheard of at all.

“How can you not be famous with such a Swordsmanship?” Zheng Ze took out a pill from his embrace as he put it into his mouth while he frowned at Chu Li.

Miss Zheng widened her eyes as she immediately looked at Zheng Ze worryingly. “Young Hero Zheng, are you alright?”

Zheng Ze shook his head as he looked at Chu Li.

Chu Li smiled gently. “I’ve just arrived here. It’s only natural that I’m known by nobody.”

“Then are you very famous in the Ji Dynasty?” Zheng Ze asked.

Chu Li laughed. “I’m not so famous in the Ji Dynasty.”

Zheng Ze frowned. “The Ji Dynasty doesn’t have many strong masters. You should be a famous master with this skill. How could I have not heard about you?”

“Perhaps that’s because Young Hero Zheng hasn’t been to Ji Dynasty before and doesn’t know much about it,” Chu Li explained.

“Come, let’s go in and have a cup of hot tea,” Zheng Shoufang said hastily. “You two should leave quickly later. The Church of the Divine Blood is quick on their noses and they won’t stop since Zhu Xing has died. I suggest that it’s better for the two Young Heroes to leave sooner.”

“Hmpf. That Church of the Divine Blood.” Zheng Ze pouted his lips.

The Church of the Divine Blood was one of the Eight Big Factions. Since Ultimate Temple was one of them as well, he was not afraid of the Church of the Divine Blood.

The four of them entered Zheng’s Residence and sat in the main hall.

Miss Zheng served them hot tea as she kept staring at Zheng Ze.

“Officer Zheng, what plans do you have?” Zheng Ze ignored the bubbly gaze but Chu Li could tell that Zheng Ze was anxious.

Zheng Shoufang smiled wryly and sighed. “We can die in peace now that we’ve killed that b*stard Hu Qiming!”

“What do you mean die?!” Zheng Ze scoffed. “Are you worried that the Church of the Divine Blood won’t let you off the hook?”

“It’s certain that the Church of the Divine Blood will never let us off the hook.” Zheng Shoufang shook his head.

Zheng Ze proposed. “How about the two of you move to Peaceful Sky City!”

“Peaceful Sky City?” Zheng Shoufang hesitated as he smiled wryly once more. “They will find a way to kill us even if we’ve gone to Peaceful Sky City. Our death is certain.”

Zheng Ze scoffed. “I’ll never let the Church of the Divine Blood kill you guys. If you follow me to Peaceful Sky City, I’ll think of a way to bring you guys into the city!”

“About that…” Zheng Shoufang said helplessly, “We’re sorry for causing you so much trouble!”

“It’s no trouble at all!” Zheng Ze said. “It’s good timing since I plan to return as well. The Church of the Divine Blood is not allowed to enter Peaceful Sky City!”

“Sigh…” Zheng Shoufang felt that the world was incredibly unpredictable. He thought that God had abandoned him but he was able to meet such a good person in the nick of time.

Peaceful Sky City was the main city to Ultimate Temple and it was under the care of the Ultimate Temple. Peaceful Sky City housed many families from the Ultimate Temple and it was the safest place one could be in.

“That’s settled then!” Zheng Ze claimed. “Pack your stuff and we’ll head out immediately!”

“Alright… I’ll be in your debt!” Zheng Shoufang nodded happily. “I really didn’t expect to be this fortunate.”

Chu Li smiled gently. “Officer Zheng has accumulated enough kindness for us to appear before you. We won’t even bother about you if you’re an evil person.”

Zheng Shoufang nodded slowly.

Zheng Ze looked at Chu Li. “Brother Du, where are you heading to next?”

Chu Li replied, “I’ve just arrived at the Fu Dynasty and since I’ve no other plan yet, I’ll accompany you all.”

“Thank you so much!” Zheng Ze fist saluted.

He was injured and would not be recovering any time soon. The Blood Jade Palm was simply too powerful and he would be able to tend to his injuries at ease with Du Feng around before his brothers arrived to assist him.

After the four of them finished drinking their teas, Zheng Shoufang and his daughter each carried a bag containing dried food, a few clean clothes, and money. The Zheng family was quite well off.

The four of them rode Zheng family’s horses as they headed west, leaving the city behind.

Peaceful Sky City was situated at the center of the Fu Dynasty. The Fu Dynasty was large and they would need to travel approximately 1,700 miles between this small city to Peaceful Sky City.

Zheng Ze’s injury turned for the worse after a night of rest in the wild forest.

He had been tending to his injury the entire night but his injury became worse instead of getting better.

His face was incredibly pale when dawn broke. Zheng Yuwan came over and asked worryingly, “Big Brother Zheng, are you alright?”

Zheng Ze opened his eyes and shook his head.

His gaze was dim and his lips, colorless. There was not a single luster on his face at all.

Zheng Yuwan asked, “Has your injury gotten worse?”

Zheng Ze replied, “It’s alright. I can manage this.”

Chu Li sighed. “Let me give you a hand.”

“It’s fine…” Zheng Ze shook his head.

Chu Li smiled wryly. “Brother Zheng, are you afraid of me hurting you?”

Zheng Ze responded. “I can manage this.”

Zheng Shoufang said, “Sir Zheng, I’ve got a feeling that the people from the Church of Divine Blood are fast approaching. Their tracking skills are incredible.”

“That’s right. Why don’t you let Sir Du help you out,” Zheng Yuwan continued.

Her beautiful face was filled with concern.

Chu Li smiled discreetly. No girl would not fall in love with him. After all, he was her savior and it was only natural that Zheng Yuwan would fall for Zheng Ze.

Zheng Ze acted coldly but he was certainly interested in Zheng Yuwan.

It was precisely because of him being her savior that he could not accept her love. It would have looked like he had saved her because of her looks.

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