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Chapter 167: Fear and Awe, the Thirty-Six Tian Gang Assassins!
"Master Qian" lay on the ground, staring at Lu Qing in disbelief. He couldn't fathom how he, as one of the top assassins of the Seven Killing Tower, had been defeated by such a young boy. Moreover, he had been completely overwhelmed without a chance to fight back.
The combat techniques he had painstakingly honed over the years were rendered useless before Lu Qing, utterly crushed under his formidable might. That overwhelming, dragon-like, and tiger-esque fist technique was truly terrifying.
It enveloped the surroundings, sealing off all escape routes, leaving no room for his stealth and escape artistry to be utilized. No matter which direction he turned to, he would inevitably be enveloped by the fist technique.
In front of Lu Qing, "Master Qian" felt like a fly trapped in a spider's web, with nowhere to escape.
What kind of monster was this?
A tinge of fear arose in "Master Qian's" heart.
Looking at "Master Qian" lying on the ground like a dead dog, and then at Lu Qing standing tall and proud on the wall, the guests were utterly shocked.
Regardless of whether this "Master Qian" was the real deal or not, the formidable aura he had unleashed earlier was undoubtedly genuine.
The guests estimated that even if he hadn't reached the level of a martial arts master, he was at least close. His swordsmanship and body movement techniques were also exceptional.
Among those present, aside from Wei Xinghe and the young man in plain clothes, no one dared to claim they could withstand a single move from him.
Not to mention his possession of a strange secret technique that could even affect the mental state of a master-level warrior.
Such a formidable assassin had been completely unable to escape Lu Qing's pursuit and had been easily captured and returned.
From the assassin's escape to Lu Qing's return, only a few dozen breaths had passed. The guests realized that compared to the previous battle at the city gate, Lu Qing's strength had likely improved significantly.
"What's wrong, young master?"
Lu Qing paid no heed to the guests' awe-filled gazes. His eyes immediately fell on the unconscious Wei Zian, noticing that his complexion was amiss.
"Young Master Lu, you're back just in time. That villain's sword was poisoned, and Zian was cut by it. The poison has entered his body, and he's currently unconscious. Zhi Rui said that the poison is called Blood Sha Poison, extremely deadly. Please save Zian quickly, Young Master Lu!"
Upon seeing Lu Qing's return, Wei Furen was overjoyed and immediately pleaded with him.
"Let me take a look."
Hearing this, Lu Qing didn't dare delay. With a slight movement, he was already on the platform.
"Wei Family Master, please watch over that assassin. His limbs have been broken by me, and his jaw has been removed, so he shouldn't pose any threat."
After saying this, he activated his ability and examined Wei Zian.
A grayish-black aura was visible on Wei Zian's body.
[Wei Zian: Young Master of the Wei Family, noble identity, resolute and cheerful personality.]
[Cultivation: Early stages of the Post-Natal Qi and Blood Realm.]
[Infected by the deadly Blood Sha Poison of the Seven Killing Tower, his life hangs by a thread.]
Indeed, it was the Blood Sha Poison.
Lu Qing's heart sank as he realized the severity of the situation.
He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small wooden box. Opening it, he took out a jade bottle and a needle case.
First, he opened the jade bottle and dripped several drops of the medicinal liquid into Wei Zian's mouth.
Then, he removed Zian's upper garment and quickly inserted over a dozen silver needles, using acupuncture to help stimulate the medicinal effects.
Upon witnessing this, "Master Qian" revealed a hint of ridicule in his eyes.
The Blood Sha Poison of their Seven Killing Tower was not something that could be easily neutralized.
This boy was truly overestimating himself.
It was a pity that his jaw had been removed, rendering him unable to speak. Otherwise, he would have loved to sarcastically comment on the situation.
Anticipation shone in "Master Qian's" eyes.
The reason he had left so decisively earlier was not only to avoid being surrounded but also because Wei Zian had been infected by his Blood Sha Poison, which was almost certainly a fatal situation.
The Blood Sha Poison was incredibly deadly, and even the antidote they carried at the Seven Killing Tower would only be effective if taken within a quarter of an hour of infection.
After that time frame, there was usually no hope for salvation.
For this assassination attempt, he had been determined to kill, so he hadn't brought any antidote with him.
He wanted to see the looks on their faces when Wei Zian inevitably succumbed to the poison.
As an assassin, he had accepted his fate the moment he was captured.
However, if he could witness their grief-stricken expressions before his death, it would bring him great pleasure.
On the other hand, under Lu Qing's full focus and acupuncture treatment, the medicine he had administered to Wei Zian, which contained earth vein spirit liquid, quickly took effect.
The earth vein spirit liquid had an incredibly miraculous effect, capable of reviving the dead and regenerating flesh and bones. It was a supreme elixir created by beings far beyond the Pre-Natal realm.
Although the earth vein spirit liquid in this medicine had been diluted, it had been supplemented with century-old ginseng to invigorate its life-saving properties.
Its healing effects were equally remarkable, earning it the title of a true life-saving elixir.
Thus, even the so-called deadly Blood Sha Poison was no match for this life-saving elixir and quickly retreated, neutralized by the medicine.
The black aura on Wei Zian's face visibly receded at a speed perceivable to the naked eye, and his complexion improved, becoming rosy.
After a few dozen breaths, he opened his eyes, looking around in confusion.
"Mother, what happened to me?"
"Zian, you're awake!" Wei Furen hugged him tightly, tears of joy streaming down her face.
Chapter: The Assassin's Identity
Wei Xinghe explained, "You were just poisoned and almost didn't wake up. It was Young Master Lu who saved you."
"I really woke up?" Wei Zian exclaimed in disbelief.
The guests who witnessed this scene were equally astonished. They had clearly seen how critical Wei Zian's condition had been earlier.
The Blood Sha Poison was incredibly deadly; just a touch was enough to knock someone out instantly, and even the mysterious Zhi Rui's detox pills had little effect.
Yet, this extremely potent poison had been easily neutralized by Lu Qing with remarkable speed.
As the saying goes, illness comes like an avalanche, but recovery is slow and gradual. The same is true for detoxification; while poisoning may be swift, the cure is often tedious and challenging.
But Lu Qing had effortlessly reversed the poison's effects, indicating his exceptional medical skills.
Not only was his martial arts prowess unfathomable, but his medical abilities were equally impressive.
Looking at Lu Qing's youthful face, the guests felt a growing sense of mystery and intrigue surrounding the young man.
As for the "Master Qian," who had intended to watch the show, his eyes now reflected sheer disbelief.
He couldn't fathom how the deadly Blood Sha Poison, for which he had paid a hefty price, had been so easily neutralized.
This was even more unacceptable to him than his defeat and capture by Lu Qing within a few dozen breaths.
Unfortunately, with his jaw removed, he couldn't voice his doubts even if he wanted to.
After Wei Zian woke up, Lu Qing examined him again and found that not only had the Blood Sha Poison been completely neutralized, but the wound on his arm had also healed. Only then did he feel relieved.
Wei Xinghe heaved a sigh of relief as well. After comforting Wei Zian for a while, he turned to the "Master Qian" and asked coldly, "Who are you, and why do you want to take my son's life? Where is the real Master Qian?"
All eyes fell on the captive.
Wei Xinghe was no fool; he could tell that the "Master Qian" before them was an imposter.
The guests shared the same sentiment; the "Master Qian" they knew was completely different, especially in terms of strength. There was no way this person could be the real one.
"Master Qian" stared coldly at Wei Xinghe without uttering a word.
Seeing his noticeably altered jaw, the guests recalled that Lu Qing had mentioned removing it earlier.
"Wei Family Master, I've removed the poison from his mouth, so he can't commit suicide by ingesting it. But I can fix his jaw if you wish," Lu Qing said from the side.
Wei Xinghe stepped forward and was about to heal the "Master Qian's" jaw when the captive let out a cold laugh. "Why should I kill him? We killers of the Seven Killing Tower need no reason to take a life. As long as there's a reward, even the head of an emperor can be taken. As for that fat Master Qian, since I was going to impersonate him, I naturally had to kill him first!"
A chill ran through the hearts of the guests as they sensed the audacity of this Seven Killing Tower assassin.
"Who put out the bounty on my son's life?" Wei Xinghe asked, his voice filled with anger. However, he suppressed his rage and continued, "Tell me!"
"I don't know. It's the rule of the Seven Killing Tower that killers only accept missions and don't ask for reasons. Only the headquarters knows the identity of the bounty poster. I only care about completing the mission and collecting the reward; I don't concern myself with anything else," the "Master Qian" replied.
As he spoke, a hint of resentment crept into his tone.
The information he had received from headquarters mentioned only a martial arts master with a perfect internal organ structure and a severely injured elder from the Wei Family.
There was no mention of a monstrous talent like Lu Qing.
With such a huge discrepancy in intelligence, there were only two possibilities.
Either headquarters had deliberately misled him, or the employer had concealed information to avoid paying a higher price.
Regardless, the outcome was that he had been set up to fail.
"Damn it! Don't let me get out of here alive, or I'll find out who screwed me over!" the "Master Qian" swore bitterly to himself.
"Since you don't know anything, there's no need for you to stay alive," Wei Xinghe said, his voice filled with annoyance. Seeing that he couldn't get any more information out of the captive, he was about to end his life to vent his frustration.
"Hold on, Wei Family Master," the young man in plain clothes suddenly interjected, stopping Wei Xinghe's action. "May I ask him a few questions?"
"Please, Zhi Rui," Wei Xinghe said, stepping aside to give the young man space.
He held the young man in high regard. If it weren't for him notifying Chen Lao and Lu Qing, their Wei Family might have been wiped out.
Earlier, it was also his suggestion to seal Wei Zian's qi and blood flow and use the detox pill, which had bought them precious time until Lu Qing's return.
Thus, Wei Xinghe was more than happy to oblige the young man's small request.
The young man in plain clothes stood before the "Master Qian," who continued to stare at him coldly, as if he had already detached himself from the concept of life and death.
However, the young man's next question caused the captive's expression to change instantly.
"It is said that the Seven Killing Tower has countless assassins, among whom the thirty-six Heavenly Killers and the seventy-two Earthly Killers are the most famous. May I ask which one you are among the thirty-six Heavenly Killers?"
(End of Chapter)
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