Chapter 429: Xiao Qiushui's Retreat!

Chapter 429: Xiao Qiushui's Retreat!

Above, the sky rumbled.

Whoosh!

The waves surged once more, creating a torrent of rushing currents.

Countless waves parted, spreading like divine serpents.

Xiao Qiushui's body merged with the heavens and earth, achieving Union with Heaven.

This was Xiao Qiushui's first experience of the profound mysteries of heaven and earth, and the power of the divine, upon reaching the Third Grade.

Facing a Zong Shi of the same grade, she had injured her opponent with just one move.

At this moment, Xiao Qiushui truly understood why the status of a Divine Human Master was so exalted.

It was a power that truly transcended all living beings.

It was a power as vast as the heavens and earth.

Her gaze fell upon Jiang Ning once more.

"Jiang Ning, it's time to send you on your way!" Xiao Qiushui's lips moved slightly.

Her voice rang in Jiang Ning's ear, like thunderous explosions.

The next moment—

Buzz! Her longsword trembled in her hand, and the sound of the sword's cry echoed through heaven and earth once more.

At this moment, the sword intent she had cultivated for decades manifested visibly, pressing down on Jiang Ning as if it were tangible.

A Divine Human Master!

Indeed, she was extraordinary!

Thoughts flashed through Jiang Ning's mind.

He clenched the long knife in his hand, his Knife Intent restrained but not unleashed.

At this moment, the image of that day's strike suddenly appeared in his mind.

With a single slash, he had caused a waterfall to cease flowing.

Such a phenomenon clearly defied the laws of physics.

Although he didn't fully understand the reason behind it, he knew that his Knife Intent was far beyond what ordinary martial artists could achieve.

Even the powerful Sword Intent that Xiao Qiushui was now displaying couldn't compare to his.

This power that defied common sense must have touched upon some essential aspect of the world.

Buzz!

Just then, the long knife in his hand also vibrated slightly.

His Knife Intent, though restrained within, wasn't as outwardly displayed as Xiao Qiushui's.

But the accumulated Knife Intent had reached a critical point, on the verge of erupting, and it was becoming increasingly difficult to suppress.

Above, Xiao Qiushui also noticed the commotion below.

Knife Intent?

An extraordinary individual!

She spoke silently in her heart, her expression calm.

A few days ago, she might have shown a reaction.

After all, the realm of intent was a power that only a Zong Shi could access.

This power was even one of the paths to attaining the Second Grade in martial arts.

If she hadn't grasped Sword Intent early on, she wouldn't have lingered at this threshold before reaching the Third Grade for so long.

According to her plan, she would have used Sword Intent to touch upon the essential power of heaven and earth, thus attaining the Third Grade and becoming a Divine Human Master.

But after embarking on this path, she had realized over the years just how arduous it was.

It was a path so difficult that it could drive one to despair.

Until today, when she achieved the realm of a Divine Human Master, and it wasn't through Sword Intent that had reached perfection.

It was the state of mind of Union with Heaven.

At this moment, reflecting on the past, she felt a surge of emotions.

Although the sacrifices were significant, at this moment, she felt it was all worth it.

A Divine Human Master.

In recent years, the only Divine Human Master in Dongling County.

Such an achievement was worth any price!

Upon reaching the Third Grade and becoming a Divine Human Master, even if Jiang Ning was from the Patrol Commissioner's office, she dared to take action against him!

And she could bear the consequences.

This was the significance of being a Divine Human Master.

To reach her level without mobilizing three or four equally powerful individuals, without any leaks of information, and with the advantage of suitable terrain, only then would one be qualified to trap and kill her.

Throughout the entire process, if any link in the chain failed, relying on the Divine Human Master's ability to soar through the skies, she could escape to safety.

No one wanted to provoke such an extraordinary existence.

Even the Daxia court would make concessions and grant special privileges.

And those who had reached this level weren't simpletons or naive; they were far from fools.

That was why she dared to disregard the rules and take action against Jiang Ning today.

Avenging her blood relative was a sufficient excuse to leave room for maneuver with the court and the Patrol Commissioner's office.

Thoughts raced through Xiao Qiushui's mind in an instant.

Then, her eyes filled with murderous intent, and her Sword Intent intensified.

The water floating in the heavens and earth became even more ferocious at this moment, and the powerful aura pressed down on all sides, causing the observing martial artists to tremble and bow their heads in awe.

Just then—

"Xiao—Qiushui!"

Three words reverberated, like rolling thunder.

The sound was heard, but the speaker was unseen! But the various forces observing this sudden change in the area knew the identity of the speaker from the sound alone.

Zhao Yu Long!

A Third Grade Master.

The head of the Patrol Commissioner's office in Dongling City.

Hearing his voice, Jiang Ning's eyes also flashed with surprise.

Xiao Qiushui, a Divine Human Master.

In his opinion, she was the strongest force in Dongling City at this moment, an invincible existence on the surface.

Her strength was formidable, beyond what ordinary Masters could withstand.

The fact that Lin Qingyi was defeated in two moves and severely injured was proof of her power.

As the head of the Patrol Commissioner's office, Zhao Yu Long couldn't fail to notice that Xiao Qiushui had reached the Third Grade and become a Divine Human Master.

It was impossible not to be aware of the power of a Celestial Human Master.

In this situation, Zhao Yu Long had many choices, but he chose to speak out, which was somewhat unexpected.

At this moment, as Zhao Yu Long spoke, Xiao Qiushui turned around, and at the edge of her vision, a dark shadow appeared, swiftly approaching.

The newcomer was none other than Zhao Yu Long.

"Xiao Qiushui, in Dong Ling City, you dare to attack the people of the Patrol Commissioner's office. Are you not afraid that the Water Moon Sword Palace will be destroyed as a result?"

Zhao Yu Long's voice rumbled like thunder, echoing through the skies of the East District.

Resonance with Heaven and Earth!

Hearing his voice, Xiao Qiushui's expression changed instantly.

The sounds of heaven, earth, and man merged and resonated.

Such a technique could only be achieved by one who had attained Union with Heaven, like her.

Only then could one speak, triggering the resonance of heaven and man.

Thus, the voice would instantly echo throughout the heavens and earth, without the need for gradual transmission from near to far.

At this moment, Zhao Yu Long spoke from a great distance, and his voice echoed uniformly from all directions, blending and resonating.

A reverberating roar!

"Zhao Yu Long, Jiang Ning killed my sister, killed my nephew. This is a deep-rooted blood feud! Life for life is the righteous way of heaven and earth!"

Xiao Qiushui spoke, and her voice instantly echoed from all directions.

Even as a Celestial Human Master, at this moment, she needed a sufficient reason.

And avenging her blood relatives was the reason that allowed her to stand her ground.

In certain moments, the grudges of the martial world could exist independently outside the laws of Xia and the rules.

"Hmph!" Zhao Yu Long coldly snorted, "Life for life? Do you not accept the verdict of the Young Marquis?"

"After avenging them, I am willing to serve as the garrison of Changchuan for three years!" Xiao Qiushui's voice fell.

"How dare you!" Zhao Yu Long's voice boomed.

The next moment, a dragon's roar echoed through the heavens.

Winds and clouds surged.

Zhao Yu Long transformed into a azure dragon, instantly crossing the distance.

A hint of anxiety flashed in his eyes.

He knew that Xiao Qiushui, the newly ascended Celestial Human Master, if she took action, even if Jiang Ning had reached the Fourth Grade, would instantly meet his end without any doubt.

Because at this moment, Xiao Qiushui had stepped into the ranks of a Celestial Human Master, and every move she made could invoke the power of heaven and earth.

Facing such a formidable opponent, ordinary Masters would struggle to withstand their might.

Not to mention Jiang Ning, who had not yet entered the ranks of a Master.

On the other side, at the County Governor's Mansion!

"Father!" Wang Qingtan furrowed her brows slightly and spoke softly.

"I know, he still owes you money!" Wang Shouyi said.

"A lot of money, I borrowed some more!" Wang Qingtan replied.

Hearing this, Wang Shouyi shook his head helplessly.

He took out the County Governor's seal from his bosom with his right hand.

Closing his eyes slightly, he pressed his left-hand fingers to his forehead.

In the Holy Temple.

A clay statue of a sage opened its eyes, and a beam of golden light shot up into the sky.

Upon reaching the sky above the Holy Temple, the light instantly shot towards the location where Jiang Ning was.

In an instant, the golden light spanned half of the East District and fell upon the mansion of Jiang Ning.

The very latest, smallest, and most concise way to say it is in six words, nine words, or a book, or a bar, or a head, or a hair!

That was it!!

Jiang Ning's gaze focused.

Xiao Qiushui's eyes were also drawn to the light.

The next moment, the golden light dissipated.

A phantom divine image appeared before everyone's eyes.

The divine image stood one zhang tall, and its eyes emitted a faint golden light.

"County Governor?" Xiao Qiushui asked tentatively.

"It is I!" The divine image spoke softly and then said, "Xiao Palace Lord, go back! Under the watchful eyes of everyone, no one will agree with your actions today!"

During this brief pause, Zhao Yu Long had already closed the distance to just a few hundred zhang from her.

For such powerful individuals, a distance of a few hundred zhang was but a moment's work.

She withdrew her gaze from Zhao Yu Long and gave Jiang Ning a deep look.

The next moment, she turned and left.

The flowing water in the sky returned to the river, emitting a loud roar.

From the moment Wang Shouyi stepped in, she knew that today's matter could not be completed.

This was the strength of the entire Dongling County.

Since they were not giving her this face, she couldn't forcefully demand it.

In this situation, if she insisted on her own path, she also knew what consequences it would bring.

Watching the distant figure leave, a complex emotion flashed in Jiang Ning's eyes.

He had originally thought that an unavoidable great battle would ensue, but he never expected the matter to end so hastily.

Zhao Yu Long and Wang Shouyi's joint intervention left Xiao Qiushui with no choice but to retreat.

His thoughts became somewhat complicated.

Subsequently, he shook his head slowly, and the accumulated Knife Intent dissipated, as he sheathed his long sword.

Looking up at the sky, he saw that the divine image was also bowing its head, its eyes emitting a faint golden light.

The divine image bowed slightly.

"Thank you, County Governor!" Jiang Ning clasped his hands in gratitude.

The divine image nodded slightly.

Jiang Ning quietly glanced at Lin Qingyi, who was covered in a long robe.

In an instant, he transformed into a golden light and disappeared.

In just a moment, he vanished without a trace.

The Great Xia court was indeed not as simple as he thought! Jiang Ning sighed inwardly.

He had never heard of Wang Shouyi's methods before, nor had he understood them.

At the same time, Zhao Yu Long also landed on the high wall.

He glanced at Lin Qingyi, who was also covered in a robe, and then looked at Jiang Ning, his lips moving slightly.

"Inspector Jiang, you go ahead! Come find me at the Bai Inspector's residence after you're done!"

"Okay!" Jiang Ning nodded and also used telepathic transmission.

Then, Zhao Yu Long's figure flashed, and he landed in the Bai residence not far away.

The dust settled.

Jiang Ning looked at Lin Qingyi, and saw her smile at him.

"Sister Lin, why are you pushing yourself so hard?"

"Since you call me sister, how can I not protect you? That's a Celestial Master, if I don't stop him, how can you possibly survive?"

As she spoke, Lin Qingyi slowly stood up.

She supported herself with one hand on the ground, and with the other, she held onto the collar of her robe, preventing it from slipping and revealing a glimpse of her body.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning's figure flashed, and he appeared in front of Lin Qingyi.

At this moment, listening to Lin Qingyi's words, he felt a bit helpless.

Facing a Celestial Master, he didn't dare say that he could fight and win.

However, he was confident in protecting himself.

With the Diamond Unbreakable Body Perfection and his terrifying regenerative ability, he was naturally invincible from the start.

To kill him, one would have to make him die instantly.

But he couldn't bring himself to say these words.

If he did, others might think he was boasting.

A Fourth Grade facing a Celestial Master, saying he could protect himself, no one would believe it.

"Don't move!"

Jiang Ning bent down and picked up Lin Qingyi.

"Sister Lin, with a Master's body, why hasn't this wound healed yet?"

He looked down at Lin Qingyi's thin shoulders, and could clearly see the wound on her shoulder, which was no longer bleeding but hadn't healed.

"Sword Intent!" Lin Qingyi continued, "Xiao Qiushui's talent is exceptional, and her Sword Intent is about to reach the realm of transformation, just a step away. The Sword Intent lingering in the wound is preventing my injury from healing."

"So that's how it is!" Jiang Ning nodded.

Then, holding Lin Qingyi, he walked towards her courtyard, and asked again.

"How do we deal with the lingering Sword Intent?"

"Counter it with intent, other than that, we can only wait for time to pass and let it gradually dissipate!"

As they talked, Jiang Ning, holding Lin Qingyi, walked out of his own courtyard.

They bumped into Liu Wanwan and Jiang Li.

"Sister-in-law!" Jiang Ning said.

"A-Ning, are you alright?" Liu Wanwan asked with concern.

Liu Wanwan's gaze fell on Lin Qingyi.

"I'm fine!" Jiang Ning shook his head, then asked, "Where's big brother?"

"Brother Li is watching Little Bean, he can't be in two places at once, so he sent me over!" Liu Wanwan explained, glancing at Lin Qingyi.

"Sister-in-law, you should go back too! I'm fine here!" Jiang Ning said.

"Okay!" Liu Wanwan glanced at Lin Qingyi and nodded.

As Liu Wanwan left.

In Jiang Ning's embrace, Lin Qingyi forced a stiff smile, her smile causing her wound to twitch.

"Your sister-in-law is a smart person!"

"Why do you say that?" Jiang Ning asked.

Lin Qingyi shook her head.

After a moment.

Jiang Ning kicked open the door to Lin Qingyi's room, entered, and placed her on the bed.

"Don't move!" He stood up and instructed her, then left the room.

A moment later.

He returned, holding a steaming basin with a towel in it.

He placed the basin on a rack beside the bed and squeezed the towel to keep it moist.

Lifting the corner of the covering robe, he revealed Lin Qingyi's thin shoulder.

At this moment, there was still a dark red bloodstain on her shoulder, and he could see the gruesome wound with exposed flesh.

He gently wiped away the bloodstains on Lin Qingyi's shoulder with the towel, and as he touched the wound, Lin Qingyi's shoulder involuntarily shrank.

"Does it hurt a little?" Jiang Ning asked.

"It doesn't hurt!" Lin Qingyi shook her head.

Then, watching Jiang Ning bend down and gently wipe away the bloodstains on her shoulder, a smile appeared on her lips.

"Even my little brother can take care of people now!"

Jiang Ning continued to carefully wipe away the bloodstains on her shoulder.

From Lin Qingyi's reaction earlier, he knew that touching the wound would cause her obvious pain.

At this moment, as he wiped away the blood, his thoughts were complex and deep.

He understood that Lin Qingyi had suffered such injuries for him.

With Sword Intent in her body, the wound couldn't heal.

He also realized that Xiao Qiushui's lingering Sword Intent was causing Lin Qingyi intense pain.

(End of Chapter)

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