Chapter 255: The World's Most Vicious White Emperor Blade, Go to Western Heaven and Invite the Youqi

Chapter 255: The World's Most Vicious White Emperor Blade, Go to Western Heaven and Invite the Youqing Bodhisattva! (4K)



"Schmog, something's happened!" Yun Qin, the little maid, opened the door, and Ning Yuan Tai entered, his face filled with worry.

Schmog sat on the sofa in the living room, glanced at Ning Yuan Tai, his expression unchanged. He smiled and spoke softly, "Calm down, Yuan Tai. Have you eaten yet?"

Influenced by Schmog's casual attitude, Ning Yuan Tai's anxiety inexplicably lessened. He shook his head unconsciously and said, "Not yet..."

He raised his right hand and looked at the bracelet on his wrist, which showed the time as 12:03 pm.

It seemed like a coincidence...

"No, I didn't come here just for a meal!"

"Schmog, Lu Bai Di has arrived in Yuan City. He just got off the plane!"

Ning Yuan Tai took the damp towel handed to him by the little maid and wiped his slightly sweaty forehead.

"Lu Bai Di?" Schmog felt the name sounded familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before.

"'White Emperor' Lu Shen Liu! He's the current holder of the 'Overlord' title, having won the Overlord Title Battle for four consecutive years. If he wins it again this year, he'll advance to the Eternal Title!"

Ning Yuan Tai spoke with a solemn expression.

Schmog's eyebrows rose slightly at this news.

He remembered now; Yin Mu Hu had mentioned this person once during their conversation.

It was said that her master's master, one of the Jade City Three Heroes, Golden Fist Zhou, had gone to Tiger Palace to participate in the Overlord Battle more than three months ago. However, in the end, he either didn't compete or lost, as Lu Shen Liu remained the Overlord.

"What's the problem with him coming to Yuan City?" Schmog asked with a hint of confusion.

Ning Yuan Tai nodded and said seriously, "There is a problem, and it's a big one."

"This White Emperor uses the martial art 'White Emperor Blade,' which is known as the 'World's Most Vicious' and is hailed as the 'Sharpest Blade in the Mortal Realm.'"

Ning Yuan Tai paused for a moment before continuing, "In this world, all top-tier martial artists cultivate styles and martial arts that are closely related to their temperament. The White Emperor Blade is peerlessly sharp and extremely vicious, and the person who wields it has a similar temperament. They speak with the blade's edge, resorting to chopping at the slightest disagreement and solving everything with violence."

"Lu Shen Liu is one of the few martial artists from a humble background who managed to reach the pinnacle of the old martial world and obtain the symbol of the old martial peak—the Overlord title. He's just one step away from the Eternal Title, looking down on everyone."

"He dares to kill anyone as long as they can pay his desired price, and he's willing to take on any job. Through this, he collects precious martial resources that ordinary people can't obtain. With this daring and reckless lifestyle, he has miraculously reached his current status!"

Upon hearing this, Schmog exclaimed, "Wow, that's impressive!"

Without the support of a powerful backer, Lu Shen Liu, despite his humble origins, had obtained the title representing the pinnacle of the old martial world. He was just one step away from the Eternal Title, a true legend.

"Now's not the time to admire others, Schmog!" Ning Yuan Tai scratched his head.

"Lu Bai Di has been staying in Tiger Palace after obtaining the Overlord title, rarely venturing out. But whenever he does, it's for 'business.'"

"Now that he holds a high position, his asking price is terrifying. Usually, he only accepts jobs from those who 'want to take action against someone they theoretically can't touch.' That's why he's here in Yuan City."

Schmog tapped his fingers on the armrest of the sofa and asked, "Who does he want to take action against this time?"

Ning Yuan Tai replied solemnly, "That's why I'm here... I suspect that Lu Shen Liu's target is very likely you."

"Me?" Schmog's eyes narrowed in thought.

"The only people who can afford to hire Lu Shen Liu are either the true top executives of the super companies, those related to the Thirteen Great Mansions, or people like us from the Sixth Agency who are on the government payroll."

"Currently, there aren't many such people in Yuan City. The chances of it being Xu Mu De or Zhou Yinglin are too low, so the most likely target is you."

Ning Yuan Tai analyzed the situation seriously.

"With the backing of a powerful figure and being a member of the Sixth Agency yourself, directly attacking you would offend two colossal powers. That's why they need someone like Lu Shen Liu, who has no reservations about being a hired blade..."

"Moreover, you recently humiliated Zhou Yinglin in the competition. It's possible that he's holding a grudge, unable to beat you, and has called his 'parent' to settle the score!"

Ning Yuan Tai spoke as if he himself were the target of Lu Shen Liu, his expression filled with anger.

"Zhou Yinglin..." Schmog repeated the name and shook his head.

He didn't think it was Zhou Yinglin.

Lu Shen Liu's target was indeed him, which he believed to be true, but it was unlikely that Zhou Yinglin had hired him.

Although this person had a foul mouth and constantly looked down on the Dragonborn like a country bumpkin, Sch Jing could tell that he was also a martial artist with ambition.

When Sch Jing saw Zhou Yinglin on the stage a few days ago, it was obvious that he hadn't been defeated.

Before someone like this truly gets hit and feels like a broken jar, ready to give up, there's no way they'd have any other thought besides 'taking back face personally.'

If it wasn't Zhou Yinglin, then among Sch Jing's remaining enemies, the only one who could afford to pay a 'high price' was basically one person.

"The Zhu family...?"

Sch Jing pondered for a moment and asked doubtfully, "I have a few questions... If the Lu Shen Liu dares to act against the Thirteen Great Mansions, a rule-breaking existence like that, shouldn't they be a thorn in the side of the Thirteen Great Mansions, who make the rules? Why are they still alive? Shouldn't the strength of an Eternal Title holder be insufficient to face such a behemoth and still protect themselves?"

"Moreover, since the existence of Lu Shen Liu is well-known, then the person they hired Lu Shen Liu to kill should also know who hired them... In that case, what's the difference between this and direct action?"

Hearing Sch Jing's words, Ning Yuan Tai unconsciously lowered his voice:

"Brother Sch, there's something you don't know. Many people, including the Thirteen Great Mansions, want Lu Shen Liu dead... But they have their reservations and dare not take action against him."

Ning Yuan Tai paused, then continued,

"Because behind Lu Shen Liu is an even bigger behemoth... Or, to put it another way, although they're not sure, they dare not take the risk."

Sch Jing's heart stirred, and he asked, "How so?"

Ning Yuan Tai lowered his voice further, as if the mere mention of the person he was about to speak of required the utmost respect.

"The highest honor in the Old Martial World is the Seven Great Titles, the goal that all martial artists who practice the Old Martial Arts strive for... And the reason why the Seven Great Titles are so attractive and valuable is not just because of the honor itself, but also for another reason."

"All martial artists who obtain the Seven Great Titles will receive a special privilege."

"In other words, they gain the qualification to meet the Ultimate Martial King, the end and pinnacle of Martial Dao!"

Sch Jing's eyes flashed, and he remained silent.

"According to legend, that person's existence is such that simply standing there..."

"Just standing there without moving, doing nothing, those who see his stance will feel as if they've witnessed the ultimate Martial Dao, and their martial cultivation will advance by leaps and bounds!"

Ning Yuan Tai spread his hands and spoke dramatically.

Sch Jing: "Sounds like a fantasy novel..."

Ning Yuan Tai shook his head. "According to those who have met the Ultimate Martial King, it's exactly as exaggerated as I described."

"When Lu Shen Liu obtained the 'Overlord' title, he also met the Ultimate Martial King."

"And when the Ultimate Martial King received Lu Shen Liu, he suddenly pointed at him and said something."

Ning Yuan Tai continued, intending to dramatize the scene. He stretched out his hand and pointed at Sch Jing... Then, feeling it was inappropriate, he quickly shifted his direction and pointed to the side at a bewildered-looking person.

"'This child resembles me.'"

He spoke in a deliberately deep voice.

Yuan Tai: "..."

"Just those four words, and nothing else. The Ultimate Martial King said nothing more and did nothing else before leaving."

Ning Yuan Tai lowered his hand and shook his head as he spoke.

"But those four words were more than enough, truly sufficient."

"Just four short words, but coming from the Ultimate Martial King's mouth, they carried the weight of Mount Tai."

"Those who were originally prepared to take action against Lu Shen Liu for his arrogance suddenly lowered their flags and ceased their efforts. Those who looked down on him and cursed at him, thinking a country bumpkin like him didn't know his place, all instantly shut their mouths. Even some of the Thirteen Great Mansions had to step over the threshold of Tiger Palace, bringing gifts with smiles, hoping to establish a good relationship so that when they became his targets in the future, he might show some mercy. They didn't dare think about eliminating this threat..."

After listening, Sch Jing fell silent for a moment, then sighed, "So that's how it is..."

Ning Yuan Tai also sighed, "That Ultimate Martial King is truly the dream of all martial artists. A single ambiguous sentence can make top-tier powers submit. Such prestige is truly enviable!"

Upon hearing this, Sch Jing replied noncommittally,

"Fist power is authority, and clenching your fist is holding authority. Ultimate martial strength symbolizes that anything in the world can be achieved with the power in your fists.

"As for the rest, whether it's wealth or power, they are essentially just substitutes for martial might. Because one cannot attain the pinnacle of personal strength, they resort to using other means to achieve the same effect."

As Sch Jing spoke, he couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment amidst his awe of the Ultimate Martial King's might.

So, White Emperor Lu Shen Liu had to rely on others to reach this point... instead of truly relying on himself.

Sch Jing wondered what Lu Shen Liu felt when he heard the Ultimate Martial King's words—was it joy or anger? If it was joy, what would he think when he realized what this emotion represented?

Unaware of Sch Jing's myriad thoughts, Ning Yuan Tai nodded in agreement, "You're right."

"Then, what about the second question? What's the difference between asking Lu Shen Liu to take action and doing it themselves?" Sch Jing continued.

Ning Yuan Tai paused for a moment before responding, "Well, the difference isn't that significant... but it's a matter of attitude."

"How so?" Sch Jing asked.

"Hmm... Simply put, asking Lu Shen Liu to take action comes at a high price. It requires something so precious that even money can't buy it." Ning Yuan Tai stroked his chin.

"This also reflects the attitude of the person who asks Lu Shen Liu to take action. It's as if they're saying, 'I'm willing to pay such a huge price to kill someone. My determination is unwavering, so you'd better not stand in my way.'"

Sch Jing understood, "I see."

In other words, if the Zhus had asked Lu Shen Liu to take action, they were sending a strong message to Wu Youqing and the Sixth Agency, threatening to kill him and hoping Wu Youqing and the Sixth Agency would back down.

Sch Jing shook his head, "Such a pointless political game."

He turned to Ning Yuan Tai and smiled, "Thanks for telling me this, Yuan Tai."

Ning Yuan Tai admired Sch Jing's calmness upon learning that the esteemed White Emperor Lu Shen Liu might come to kill him, but he also couldn't help but worry, "Sch Jing, what if Lu Shen Liu really comes to kill you?"

Sch Jing smiled and said softly, "Well, it's come to this... Let's eat first."

He looked at the little maid, "Yun Qin, bring the dishes."

Ning Yuan Tai sighed, "No wonder you're so composed, even with the world collapsing around you... Yun Qin, please bring another set of tableware!"

...

After lunch, Ning Yuan Tai left.

Sch Jing rested for a while, then returned to his room. He picked up his phone and found the number marked as 'Youqing's Dream' in his contacts, and dialed.

What should I do if a top-tier powerhouse wants to kill me?

The answer was simple.

Enjoy a leisurely meal, then head to the Western Heaven to seek help from Youqing Bodhisattva!

The phone rang twice before it was answered.

"Huh? Youqing's Dream, only you can help me." Sch Jing said with a smile.

In truth, he wasn't too concerned... or perhaps, he wasn't afraid at all.

With his current life-preserving skills, even the Ultimate Martial King would scratch his head in bewilderment if he saw him.

But it was still quite a hassle... especially if it was the kind of persistent and stubborn person who wouldn't give up until they killed him. That would be a real challenge.

In times like these, it was best to rely on Youqing Bodhisattva.

"I've already received the news, don't worry." Wu Youqing's serene and melodious voice seemed to have a magical effect on Sch Jing, making him feel that nothing was beyond her capabilities.

"You're truly amazing, Boss," Sch Jing praised.

"Mhm, I'll send someone over immediately. Lu Shen Liu won't get near you. Focus on the competition, and leave the rest to me," Wu Youqing said softly.

Sch Jing smiled, "By the way, Boss, the matter you entrusted to me has already shown progress."

Youqing's Dream had done so much for him, and now it was time to return the favor.

"I'll get it soon... probably within these few days."

Wu Youqing seemed to pause, "Hmm? So soon?"

She thought the task Sch Jing had undertaken was extremely challenging—infiltrating a super company to steal a highly secured item. Therefore, she hadn't specified a deadline but had only asked him to do it when he was confident.

However, she knew that Sch Jing wasn't one to make empty promises. If he said he had a grasp on the situation, he surely did.

So, she simply said softly, "Be careful. Safety is the top priority."

(End of Chapter)

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