Chapter 142: I, Yan Xiaohu, would rather starve to death or die outside than eat this thing (6k)_2
Moreover, he himself was quite foolish. That rusty broken sword he used to ambush Meng Xing, he later saw Zhou Qing using it to fight Song Yuan and Blood Bone in You Huang City, but at that time, he didn't realize it.
"Not dead, so Li Si didn't die." Yuan Ya was full of joy, she really thought he had died at Song Yuan's hands.
Then Yan Xiaohu and Zhou Qing chased all the way to You Huang City for revenge.
"Yuan Ya!" At this moment, Immortal Xuan You suddenly appeared.
Seeing the situation, Yuan Ya hurriedly got up and respectfully greeted, "Greetings, Sect Leader."
If Zhou Qing were here at this moment, he would certainly have noticed that the original title over Immortal Xuan You's head, [Harbinger of Good News], had now changed to [Really Good].
"Regarding the situation in You Huang City last time, you need to recount the details to the Supreme Elders again!" Immortal Xuan You said solemnly.
Yuan Ya immediately accepted the order and followed Immortal Xuan You without any delay.
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"Zhou Qing!"
Not long after the three walked out of the Jade Dining Hall, a voice suddenly called from behind.
Zhou Qing turned his head and saw Gao Xuan walking towards them with a full smile.
And the title above Gao Xuan's head, originally [Deep Blessings], had now been replaced with six golden words: [Crafty Little Fox].
Seeing this, Zhou Qing and Yan Xiaohu could only greet him respectfully.
Has my impression become a crafty little fox because I've been hiding my recovery of cultivation, or because I've successively killed Song Yuan and Meng Xing?
Zhou Qing was puzzled.
"Elder Brother Gao, what is the matter?" Mo Xingjian wiped his mouth and asked curiously.
Gao Xuan smiled slightly, his gaze falling on Zhou Qing, and said, "I have something to discuss with Zhou Qing."
As he spoke, he handed over an Imaging Stone, then continued, "Someone recorded the scene of you fighting Song Yuan in You Huang City. I must say, your comprehension of the Thunder Sword Skills is quite good."
Hearing this, Zhou Qing immediately felt embarrassed.
So this "little fox" remark was about this matter. Zhou Qing was silently complaining in his heart.
Previously, Elder Gao had mentioned to him that a friend of the Golden Thunder Sect was guarding the Thunder Pool and could help with relations, allowing him to use the Thunder Pool's power to condense a Thunder-shaped Sword Embryo, which was much better than using Thunder-Invoking Talismans.
But he had always been wary of Elder Gao and refused on the spot.
He even lied that the Thunder Sword Skills were too difficult to cultivate, claiming his talent was insufficient and that he had given up completely.
But during the battle with Song Yuan, he did use it quite a bit, employing the first, second, and third moves continuously. Now isn't that awkward?
Zhou Qing awkwardly reached out to take the Imaging Stone, pretended to look at it, then smiled sheepishly, murmuring, "Well, it's a gift from the Supreme Elder, and it seemed too wasteful to discard, so I picked it up and retrained."
Gao Xuan looked at Zhou Qing's embarrassed expression, his lips curling into a meaningful smile. He continued, "Analyzing this Imaging Stone, it appears you currently have three ultimate moves: poison, flame Divine Techniques, and Thunder Sword Skills."
Zhou Qing's brow furrowed unconsciously.
Gao Xuan noticed this and continued slowly, "For anyone on the kill list, those eager for the bounty or seeking fame, they just need to block your three moves to easily kill you, especially since you are only at the Golden Core Realm."
Mo Xingjian, listening nearby, fell silent, recognizing the truth in Gao Xuan's words, sharing the same concern.
Moreover, the flame Divine Techniques Zhou Qing used, although powerful, were clearly very costly in spiritual power, likely a gift from his Second Uncle.
Just now in the Jade Dining Hall, Yan Xiaohu also analyzed this. People on the list would undoubtedly try every method to understand all your cards and then come up with countermeasures.
Besides, the world is full of treasures that can defend against flame and thunder Sword Qi.
Seeing Zhou Qing in deep thought, Gao Xuan paused, then said, "So you must learn to conceal your talents, not exposing all your methods, and also prepare more hidden cards for emergencies."
Zhou Qing looked up at Gao Xuan, not understanding his intention.
At this moment, Gao Xuan stretched out his hand, revealing an old, black jade slip.
Merely glancing at it, Zhou Qing's Thunder Sword Skills spiritual power started to circulate uncontrollably.
He was instantly wide-eyed, filled with disbelief.
Watching Zhou Qing's reaction, Gao Xuan's smile deepened. He asked unhurriedly, "The Thunder Sword Skills don't just consist of three forms, but four. Do you want it?"
Hearing Gao Xuan's words, Zhou Qing's heart pounded uncontrollably.
Four forms? How is that possible?
Yet, his body's reaction didn't lie.
The power of the first three forms was immense, and the difficulty of cultivation was extremely high, even the Supreme Elder hadn't fully mastered them.
At this moment, Mo Xingjian and Yan Xiaohu were also staring at Gao Xuan and the ancient jade slip in his hand, filled with disbelief and curiosity in their eyes.
Zhou Qing swallowed hard, his throat moving with tension and anticipation.
Gao Xuan directly handed over the jade slip, smiling, "You comprehended the first three forms in such a short time, your talent is monstrous. But mastering the fourth form requires genuine help from the Thunder Pool."