FVN Chapter 16 Deep Blue Skill Points! Initial Success in Divine Skill!
Chapter 16 Deep Blue Skill Points! Initial Success in Divine Skill!
"Lieutenant Li's residence?"
As Chen Xiaotian looked at the brand-new plaque, his doubts grew heavier.
What exactly is going on?
When did Li Wei's residence change its name to "Li Xiaowei's Residence"?
He clearly received a message that Li Wei had been killed and that a ruthless bandit named Qian Si had taken over the place.
But this young man named Yang Qian said that Li Wei was perfectly fine.
"What tricks are you playing?"
Chen Xiaotian's eyes turned cold, and with a clang, the long sword at his waist was drawn half an inch from its sheath, instantly locking onto Yang Qian with a sharp blade aura.
The surrounding cavalrymen also raised their weapons, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.
Qin Shuyu was so frightened that her face turned pale, and she instinctively grabbed Yang Qian's arm tightly.
Yang Qian remained calm. He gently patted Qin Shuyu's hand to reassure her, then smiled at Chen Xiaotian:
"Commander Chen, why be angry? You've come from afar and must be tired from your journey. Why don't you come in and have a drink and rest for a while? We can sit down and talk things over calmly, shall we?"
"There's nothing between us to talk about!"
Chen Xiaotian wasn't buying it at all.
"I'm asking you one last time, where is Li Wei?!"
"well……"
Yang Qian sighed, and the smile on his face finally disappeared.
"Commander Chen, why do you ask a question you already know the answer to?"
He looked directly into Chen Xiaotian's eyes and slowly said:
"You should know better than I what Li Wei, his men, and that bunch of scum from the Black Tiger Gang have done."
"Officials and bandits colluded to oppress the people, exploit the villagers, and even... plotted against my sister-in-law."
"Tell me, shouldn't someone like that die?"
Yang Qian's voice wasn't loud, but it struck Chen Xiaotian's heart like a heavy hammer.
Chen Xiaotian's heart sank.
He realized that the other party was confronting him!
He knew exactly what kind of person Li Wei was.
That old bastard Li Changqing has used his connections and cleaned up his messes countless times for this precious son.
He never expected that Li Wei would run into such a tough opponent this time, losing his life in the process.
"So, you really did kill that person?"
Chen Xiaotian's voice turned icy cold.
"I killed him."
Yang Qian readily admitted it without any attempt to conceal it.
"Splash!"
The surrounding cavalrymen instantly stirred, all their blades and arrows aimed at Yang Qian.
Qin Shuyu was so frightened that she closed her eyes and dared not look anymore.
"Good! Good! Good!"
Chen Xiaotian laughed in extreme anger:
"You killed an official of the imperial court and still dare to act so self-righteously! Do you think the soldiers of Nanyang Prefecture are pushovers?"
"Guards! Kill these two men on the spot!!"
At his command, the guards behind him immediately prepared to act.
"Wait!"
At this critical moment, Yang Qian suddenly shouted loudly.
His voice contained a trace of inner strength, clearly reaching everyone's ears, causing the soldiers who were about to rush forward to pause in their movements.
Chen Xiaotian was also taken aback. He hadn't expected that this seemingly frail young man was actually a martial arts expert.
"With death looming, what else do you have to say?"
Chen Xiaotian asked coldly.
Yang Qian ignored him and instead turned his gaze to the hundred cavalrymen behind him, saying loudly:
"Generals, I know you have come on orders to avenge Li Wei."
"But before you take action, I want you to think about whether it's worth risking your lives for scum like Li Wei?"
"What did you say?!"
A lieutenant shouted angrily:
"Boy, stop spreading rumors and undermining morale!"
"Spreading rumors and misleading the public?"
Yang Qian sneered:
"I'm just stating a fact."
He pointed to the two rows of trays filled with gold and silver at the entrance of the mansion, and then to the lavish banquet that had already been set out inside.
"Since I, Yang Qian, dare to stand here today, I have no intention of leaving alive!"
"But before I die, I'm going to take enough people with me!"
"You have a hundred people, plus a master at the seventh level of the Acquired Realm. I admit I can't beat you."
"But have you considered that even if you could kill me, how many of you out of a hundred would actually survive?"
"Ten? Twenty? Or thirty?"
Yang Qian's gaze, sharp as a sword, swept across the face of every cavalryman.
Those cavalrymen who were originally full of murderous intent couldn't help but feel a chill the moment they met his gaze.
They saw something in the boy's eyes that made their hearts tremble.
That's a kind of madness that disregards life and death, and is prepared to perish together with everyone!
An ominous premonition rose in Chen Xiaotian's heart.
This boy is so abnormal.
Where does he get the audacity to say such a thing?
Does he have some hidden card that he doesn't know about?
Just then, Yang Qian suddenly pulled something out of his pocket.
It was a dark gold skin of an unknown creature.
It was that mysterious human skin that recorded the "Seven Limits of Devouring Heaven and Destroying Earth"!
However, there were no words on the human skin at this moment, but all the martial artists present could feel that the human skin was emanating a faint but terrifying aura that made people's hearts tremble.
"This is……"
Chen Xiaotian's pupils contracted as he stared intently at the human skin.
Even with his knowledge at the peak of the seventh level of the Acquired Realm, he couldn't tell the origin of this human skin, but he could sense that it was definitely an extraordinary treasure!
Yang Qian did not explain, but simply raised the human skin high and then slowly injected a stream of internal energy into it.
"Buzz—"
With a soft hum, the dark golden human skin suddenly unleashed an indescribable and terrifying pressure!
An overwhelming, domineering will, seemingly from the ancient primordial era, capable of swallowing the heavens and destroying everything, instantly enveloped the entire area in front of the Li residence!
"Splash! Splash!"
Under this oppressive force, the warhorses began to wail and their limbs went limp, causing them to kneel uncontrollably on the ground!
One hundred cavalrymen were instantly thrown into chaos, their formation thrown into disarray!
Even Chen Xiaotian felt his breath catch in his throat and his internal energy become sluggish in the face of this terrifying pressure, and his expression instantly became extremely solemn!
What is this?!
This aura, this will...
This is definitely not an ordinary item!
Could it be... a legendary relic of gods and demons?!
An idea that even he found absurd arose in his mind.
"Commander Chen, do you still think you can kill me so easily?"
Yang Qian's voice, like the whisper of a devil, rang in Chen Xiaotian's ears.
He stood there holding the human skin, his entire being seemingly merging with that world-destroying aura.
At this moment, in everyone's eyes, he was no longer a weak young man, but a terrifying being who wielded the power of gods and demons!
Chen Xiaotian stared intently at Yang Qian, a fine layer of cold sweat already seeping from his forehead.
He had no doubt what terrible consequences would result if the other party unleashed the full power of that human skin.
perish together?
No, perhaps... it was their side that was unilaterally slaughtered!
He regretted it.
He shouldn't have been so reckless as to lead his men over there.
He should first find out who this boy who killed Li Wei really is!
Now, he's in a bind.
He has no guarantee of victory if he fights; he might even suffer total annihilation.
If he didn't fight and just slunk back like that, he wouldn't be able to explain himself to Li Changqing, and it would also ruin his prestige as the commander of the personal guards.
What should I do?
Chen Xiaotian's mind was racing, searching for a way to break the deadlock.
Yang Qian seemed to have seen through his thoughts.
The madness and determination on his face suddenly turned back into that harmless smile.
He slowly put the human skin back into his arms.
That terrifying pressure also vanished into thin air.
The kneeling warhorses then stood up as if granted a pardon.
"Commander Chen, as I said, I just wanted to invite you for a drink. Why make it so tense?"
Yang Qian's tone was as if he were joking with an old friend.
But Chen Xiaotian no longer dared to underestimate him in the slightest.
He looked at Yang Qian with an extremely complex expression.
Coercion!
Bribery!
This young man first used money and fine wine to feign weakness and numb himself.
Then, he used that terrifying treasure to demonstrate the power to kill each other, as a form of intimidation!
With a push and a pull, they manipulate people's hearts and minds!
This is hardly a teenager.
This is clearly an old monster who has lived for hundreds of years!
"What...what exactly do you want?"
Chen Xiaotian finally abandoned his arrogant attitude and asked in a hoarse voice.
He knew that from the moment he asked that question, the initiative had completely fallen into the hands of the other party.
Yang Qian's smile widened.
He knew that his plan had succeeded in its first step.
"I don't want anything to happen."
He shrugged and said with an innocent look on his face.
"I killed Li Wei because he deserved to die. I think you and I both know that."
"The dead cannot be brought back to life. Even if Commander Chen kills me, it will not help. Instead, it will only cause your hundred brothers to die in vain."
"This is not good for you, for me, or for Lord Li Changqing, is it?"
Chen Xiaotian fell silent.
He knew that what the other person said was true.
"So, I have a suggestion."
Yang Qian continued.
"Li Wei is not dead."
"He just... got promoted."
Chen Xiaotian suddenly raised his head and looked at Yang Qian with a puzzled expression.
Yang Qian pointed to the plaque above the entrance that read "Li Xiaowei's Residence" and smiled:
"From today onwards, there will be no more city guards in Qixia Town, only the 'Lieutenant Li's Residence'."
"And I, Yang Qian, am the acting captain of this 'Captain Li's Mansion'."
"All the taxes collected by me and by Qixia Town will be dedicated to Lord Li Changqing. Every month, I will send double the tribute to the Prefect's Mansion!"
"Lieutenant Li Wei was valued by the prefect for his meritorious service in 'suppressing bandits' and was transferred to the prefectural city for another important task. As for me, I was personally promoted by him to be his trusted confidant in charge of guarding Qixia Town."
"Commander Chen, what do you think of my story?"
Yang Qian looked at Chen Xiaotian with a playful smile on his face.
Chen Xiaotian was completely stunned by Yang Qian's suggestion.
He understood.
Yang Qian is about to... pull off a stunt!
He not only wanted to completely erase his crime of murder, but also to transform himself from a "ruthless bandit" into an "official" under Li Changqing!
He wants to use money to buy his own life!
He wanted to use money to shut Li Changqing up!
This idea is too bold!
too crazy!
But ironically... it seems to be the only, and best, solution at the moment!
For Yang Qian, this would allow him to rightfully control Qixia Town, leveraging the powerful backing of the Prefectural Governor's Office to develop his own influence.
For Li Changqing, although his son was dead, he could save face and even receive double the money, so he had something in return.
For Chen Xiaotian, this would allow him to avoid conflict with the mysterious youth, save the lives of his hundred brothers, and have an explanation to give when he returned.
This is a win-win-win situation!
Chen Xiaotian's resolve wavered.
He looked at Yang Qian, and the young man's cunning and methods filled him with a sense of fear.
He had no doubt that if he refused, the other party would indeed activate that treasure without hesitation and perish together with them.
"What makes you think I should believe you?"
Chen Xiaotian asked in a deep voice:
"Aren't you afraid that if I agree to your request today, I'll turn around and bring a large army to wipe you out?"
"hehe."
Yang Qian smiled.
He once again pulled out the dark gold human skin from his pocket.
"Just because of it."
"Commander Chen, you can take a gamble and see if you'll have another chance to leave Qixia Town next time."
A blatant threat!
Chen Xiaotian's face instantly turned extremely ugly.
He knew he had no choice.
He took a deep breath and slowly sheathed the long sword in his hand.
"good!"
He forced out a single word through gritted teeth:
"I promise you!"
"But I need a guarantee!"
"What guarantee?"
Yang Qian asked.
Chen Xiaotian's gaze fell on Qin Shuyu, who was standing next to Yang Qian, and a hint of greed and ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.
"Let her come back to the county seat with me!"