Chapter 9: Slaughter
Chapter 9: Slaughter
"Next, it's time to leave Linqian County!"
After breaking through to the Blood Refinement Realm, Gu Qingfeng's senses had become much keener. The entire Linqian County gave him an intense sense of discomfort, with the blood mist hanging overhead exuding a bizarre and ominous aura. In his eyes, Linqian County was nothing but a dead zone.
Staying here.
It would be a certain death.
However.
Before leaving Linqian County, Gu Qingfeng decided to consolidate his cultivation. He consumed and refined the remaining three Blood Refinement Pills.
After breaking through, the restrictions on consuming Blood Refinement Pills had decreased significantly.
The three pills.
Gu Qingfeng refined them all in just one day.
However.
The Blood Refinement Pills lived up to their name. As the three pills were refined, he felt his blood and qi become much more robust. If he had a large supply of Blood Refinement Pills, breaking through to the mid-stage of the Blood Refinement Realm would likely be no problem.
Martial artists cultivated in two ways: through martial techniques and through resources like pills.
The former was straightforward. Martial techniques like the Mountain-Collapse Fist and the Iron Body Technique were methods to refine the body, allowing martial artists to reach higher levels.
Without corresponding martial techniques, one could only rely on self-discovery, which was a much slower and more arduous path.
Then there were the pills.
If one lacked the martial techniques to refine the body, having enough pills could make up for it.
With an ample supply of pills, breaking through to higher realms was a relatively easy matter.
On the second day after breaking through to the Blood Refinement Realm, Gu Qingfeng finally decided to leave Linqian County.
He then took Gu Yang and headed toward the city gates.
It didn't take long for them to reach the city gates.
At the gates of Linqian County, there were already constables and guards stationed there. This made Gu Qingfeng frown, but he didn't stop.
At the same time.
The constables guarding the gates noticed him.
"The county magistrate has ordered that no one may leave Linqian County without permission!" the lead middle-aged constable said coldly.
Gu Qingfeng didn't respond. Instead, he looked at the other constables and guards, seeing that each of them had their right hands unconsciously gripping their sword hilts, their eyes cold and menacing, as if they were ready to attack at the slightest provocation.
"I said, you listen—"
Just as the middle-aged constable was about to scold him, Gu Qingfeng suddenly released Gu Yang's hand and took a swift step forward, ramming his shoulder into the constable's chest.
"Bang!"
Gu Qingfeng's body was as hard as iron. The powerful impact caused the constable's chest to cave in, and he flew away like a broken reed, already dead before he hit the ground.
"Insolent!"
"Kill him—"
The remaining constables and guards were shocked and quickly drew their long swords, ready to cut Gu Qingfeng down on the spot.
However.
Before they could act, Gu Qingfeng had already made his move. His right fist shot out like a dragon, and in the shocked gaze of one of the constables, he smashed it into the man's face.
Bang!
A punch powerful enough to shatter stone made the constable's head explode like a watermelon.
At that moment.
The attacks from the other constables and guards arrived.
Sharp long swords slashed down, the constables and guards baring their teeth in ferocious grins, imagining Gu Qingfeng being chopped into pieces.
However.
When the swords struck, the expected spray of blood did not appear. The blades hit his body like they were cutting through hard rock, and the powerful counterforce even caused several chips to form on the edges of the blades.
"WHAT!"
The constables and bailiffs were taken aback by the sudden turn of events.
Gu Qingfeng turned around, his right hand gripping the blade of a long sword. With a fierce squeeze, the finely forged blade shattered into pieces, which he casually flung out, instantly piercing through the bodies of several constables and bailiffs.
"AAH!"
The intense pain elicited agonized screams from the injured men. Seeing Gu Qingfeng's menacing figure, the bravado they had moments ago vanished, replaced by sheer panic as they pleaded for their lives.
"Spare, spare us!!!"
"Let us go—"
Gu Qingfeng's expression was cold and ruthless. With a punch for each, he silenced their pleas, leaving them all dead on the ground.
The battle started abruptly and ended just as quickly. In a matter of moments, all the constables and bailiffs lay dead.
Gu Yang, standing to the side, was frozen in place, his small face blank as he stared at the scene of blood and bodies. He didn't know whether he was terrified or in shock.
When Gu Qingfeng approached him, the overwhelming scent of blood brought Gu Yang back to his senses.
"Father..."
"Blood mist now shrouds the land, and they have deliberately sealed the city gates to ensure our death. This world is cruel; if you don't kill, others will kill you. In times of chaos, kindness is a luxury that can only harm you.
Today, I give you your first lesson: if you choose to act, do so with decisiveness. Eliminate all threats, leaving no room for future trouble!"
Gu Qingfeng's expression was stern, and the aura of death and bloodshed around him grew even more intense.
Gu Yang stood there, staring at the bodies on the ground, and then he nodded firmly. "I understand, Father!"
"That's good."
Gu Qingfeng observed Gu Yang's reaction. Seeing that he wasn't overly afraid of the dead bodies, he felt a sense of satisfaction.
What he feared most was that Gu Yang would be afraid of killing, that he would be too kind. In times of peace, such a character might be commendable, but in the current chaos, it would only lead to his downfall.
Having lived in this world for over two decades, Gu Qingfeng had witnessed countless acts of violence. Though he had never truly killed before, he had long understood the nature of this chaotic world. Now, as he took lives, his heart remained calm, and there was even a faint, indescribable excitement within him.
Yes.
Excitement.
Gu Qingfeng didn't resist this change within himself. He glanced at the bodies of the constables and bailiffs, knowing that the noise they had made would soon attract more officials.
With that thought, he didn't waste any more time. He took Gu Yang's hand and headed towards the blood mist outside the city.
As Gu Qingfeng and Gu Yang left, the other hiding civilians began to emerge cautiously.
"Who is that ruthless man, daring to kill even the officials?"
"That face looks familiar. Could he be one of the instructors from the Golden Bull Martial Arts Academy?"
"He must be insane. Not only did he kill, but he's also walking out of the city?"
Many of the civilians were stunned by what they had just witnessed. Some recognized Gu Qingfeng, as he had lived in Lin County for many years.
When they heard the name "Golden Bull Martial Arts Academy," a few of them looked relieved.
They then glanced at the scattered remains on the ground, their eyes filled with fear. But when they looked towards the blood mist outside the city gates, their expressions became uncertain, as if they were contemplating something.
(End of Chapter)
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