Chapter 99

The four people from the Qingcheng Sword School went to examine the bodies, while Su Xin stood at the back, showing no signs of unease.

Although he had already tampered with the three bodies, there were still many suspicious points. If they encountered an experienced person from the martial world, it would be impossible to hide the truth.

However, Su Xin was also prepared.

His mental energy was always focused on Hou Ming and the others. If they discovered anything amiss, he would immediately exchange for a martial skill consumable to escape.

Indeed, it was not to fight but to save his life.

There were four innate martial artists present, and even if the martial skill consumable was powerful, Su Xin had no confidence in killing all of them.

Fortunately, Hou Ming and the others did not notice anything unusual. They only briefly examined the wounds and considered the inspection complete.

In their view, the three bodies were indeed as Su Xin had described, all dying in mutual combat, with even the details matching what Su Xin had said.

After the inspection, Hou Ming said, "Carry these three bodies back. When Uncle Wu arrives, we will report to him."

The other three nodded and carried the bodies out, a process that made Su Xin's heart tighten.

Gong Qingfeng's internal meridians were already completely shattered. If they were touched with great force, his meridians would completely disintegrate, and he would instantly turn into a bloody mess.

In that case, even a fool would see that something was wrong.

Fortunately, the people from the Qingcheng Sword School only carried the bodies out properly and did not take any retaliatory actions.

After they left, Hou Ming instructed Su Xin, "Prepare some good rooms for us at an inn. My uncle will arrive tomorrow, and we need to report to him. Only then will the matter in Changning Prefecture be truly resolved."

Su Xin quickly replied, "I have already arranged for the largest room at Kuaihuo Forest. You can go there now."

Hou Ming nodded in satisfaction, finding this small gang leader quite capable.

Su Xin then called a few more people to store the bodies in the public mortuary of Changning Prefecture, while he personally led Hou Ming and the others to the inn to rest.

After sending Hou Ming and the others away, Su Xin immediately ran back to Jin Yue Workshop at top speed.

The matter was far from over, as the Qingcheng Sword School was sending another person, an uncle of Hou Ming's.

Given that Hou Ming called him uncle, his strength and age were evident, and his experience in the martial world far surpassed that of Hou Ming and the others.

Moreover, even if Hou Ming's uncle did not notice Su Xin's tampering, Gong Qingfeng's body would change over time. However, whether this would take one or two days, or three or four days, no one knew.

But when the bodies turned into bloody messes, it would be impossible to attribute the damage to Fang Dongting's sword wounds.

If they traced it back, it would almost certainly be Su Xin's doing.

Therefore, he could not stay in Changning Prefecture and had to leave before the Qingcheng Sword School's Uncle Wu arrived.

Rushing back to Jin Yue Workshop, Su Xin went to the private school to call out Xing'er.

Seeing her brother come to find her, Xing'er asked in confusion, "Brother, is something wrong at home?"

Su Xin patted Xing'er's head and said, "No, let's go see Sister Xie first."

Xing'er nodded obediently.

During this time, Xie Zhiyan had taught her a lot, and Xing'er had developed a strong liking for this gentle and beautiful sister.

Leading Xing'er to Xie Zhiyan's inn, Su Xin found Xie Zhiyan supervising Xiao Qi and the others in their sword practice.

After entering, Su Xin said solemnly, "Miss Xie, can I speak to you alone?"

Xie Zhiyan nodded and asked Xiao Qi and the others to leave.

Once they were gone, Su Xin said, "Gong Qingfeng, Fang Dongting, and Xiao Qi were all killed by me."

Xie Zhiyan did not speak, but her eyes showed a hint of shock.

She had already suspected the cause of Fang Dongting's death, as he was not the type to fight to the death with Gong Qingfeng.

Under normal circumstances, if Fang Dongting had been killed by Gong Qingfeng while fleeing, it would have been understandable. However, the fact that Fang Dongting had died alongside Gong Qingfeng made her suspicious.

But she never imagined that Su Xin could also kill Gong Qingfeng, the leader of a small gang in Changning Prefecture, who was not as simple as he seemed.

"You have successfully fooled Hou Ming and the others, but are you not planning to escape? Hou Ming's uncle, a divine palace realm martial artist from the Qingcheng Sword School, Wu Daoyuan, has already chosen a spirit to rely on, and is just one step away from reaching the spirit realm, the realm of grandmasters.

Even if you can kill Gong Qingfeng, you will not last three moves against Wu Daoyuan, and the tampering you did will likely not fool him."

Given their acquaintance, Xie Zhiyan kindly warned Su Xin.

Su Xin nodded and said, "I know all of this, but I came here to ask you for a favor."

Xie Zhiyan thought for a moment and said, "You have helped me a lot. As long as I can help you, just ask. However, I cannot help you fight Wu Daoyuan.

He is a senior in the martial world, and even as a disciple of the Yijian Gate's master, he would not take me seriously."

Su Xin shook his head and said, "I understand. I want to entrust Xing'er to you, to have her join the Yijian Gate.

I killed the son of a Qingcheng Sword School elder and tricked Hou Ming and the others. The Qingcheng Sword School will not let me go, and I cannot let Xing'er follow me and be hunted."

Hearing this, Xing'er, who was in Su Xin's arms, burst into tears: "Wah! Does brother not want me anymore? It's okay, Xing'er is not afraid of hardship. As long as I can be with brother, Xing'er is not afraid of anything!

Mother is gone, Xing'er cannot leave brother!

Brother, please, don't leave Xing'er. Xing'er will study hard."

Su Xin's nose tingled, but he still wiped away Xing'er's tears and said softly, "Xing'er, be good. Brother will not leave you. When the time comes, brother will come to see you.

Didn't you say you want to learn sword skills to protect brother? This time, go and learn sword skills from Sister Xie. When you become strong, you can protect brother, and then we will never be separated."

Although Su Xin said this, Xing'er still cried her heart out, unable to stop.

Xie Zhiyan sighed and said, "Even if you didn't ask, I would not let Xing'er be harmed.

Moreover, this is not a favor you are asking, but a great gift you are giving me.

Xing'er has a natural talent for the sword. Any disciple of the Five Sword Schools would beg to take her as a disciple.

By letting Xing'er join the Yijian Gate, you are doing me a favor."

Su Xin said, "Alright, I have one more request. Please help me take care of the Flying Eagle Gang.

If I leave, and the Qingcheng Sword School discovers the truth, they might involve the Flying Eagle Gang.

These brothers have followed me for a long time, and I cannot bear to see them slaughtered by the Qingcheng Sword School because of me."

Xie Zhiyan nodded and said, "That is a small matter, no problem."

She could not protect Su Xin, the one who killed Fang Dongting, and the Qingcheng Sword School would not give her that face.

But protecting a small gang in Changning Prefecture was not a problem.

With Xie Zhiyan's promise, Su Xin turned and pushed open the door, leaving behind a tearful Xing'er.

Xie Zhiyan sighed, squatted down, and wiped away Xing'er's tears with her jade-like hand.

The martial world is like this, full of grudges and emotions, with no right or wrong.

The Qingcheng Sword School only knew that Su Xin had killed Fang Dongting, but they would not ask why.

They only cared about the result, not the process, which was not just the Qingcheng Sword School's way but also the way of most martial sects.

Su Xin, an unknown figure, dared to kill a direct disciple of the Qingcheng Sword School, and the son of an elder.

If the Qingcheng Sword School did not take his head, they would lose face.

So Xie Zhiyan could imagine the intense pursuit Su Xin would face.

"If you survive this, you will no longer be an unknown figure in the martial world."

Xie Zhiyan sighed and gently tapped Xing'er's neck, making her fall into a deep sleep.

Xing'er was emotionally agitated, and it was better for her to sleep.

At this moment, Su Xin did not rush to leave but first called Li Hua, Huang Bingcheng, and Li Qing.

These three were the ones Su Xin had spent the most effort cultivating in the Flying Eagle Gang, and they were his true confidants.

Huang Bingcheng excitedly said as soon as he entered, "Boss, are we going to attack the Divine Wind Society's territory?

Since Gong Qingfeng's death, the Divine Wind Society is leaderless and in chaos.

We need to act quickly, or the Iron Knife Society and the Three Heroes Society will get there first."

Su Xin calmly said, "I am leaving Changning Prefecture."

The three were stunned, and Huang Bingcheng exclaimed, "Boss, what are you saying? Why are you leaving Changning Prefecture?"

Su Xin said solemnly, "In the underground palace, I killed the Qingcheng Sword School's Fang Dongting. I only fooled Hou Ming for now.

But this matter cannot be hidden forever. A Qingcheng Sword School expert will arrive tomorrow, and I will likely be pursued by the Qingcheng Sword School."

Huang Bingcheng and the others felt a chill run up their spines, even the usually calm Li Hua was shocked.

Before, they were like frogs at the bottom of a well in Changning Prefecture, unaware of how strong the martial world outside was.

But with the arrival of the major sects' people in Changning Prefecture, they saw the gap between themselves and them.

Those disciples from the major sects were in their twenties or thirties, yet they had already broken through to the innate realm.

Looking at themselves, they had practiced martial arts for half their lives but had not even touched the edge of the innate realm.

Moreover, these were just the young disciples of the major sects. The true core strength of the sects was so terrifying that Huang Bingcheng and the others did not even dare to imagine it.

Now, their boss was to be pursued by the terrifying Qingcheng Sword School, and it was admirable that he could remain so calm.

PS: Thank you to the readers Leng Ye Chang Kong, Qian Yi, Chen Xing Xing, Tai Yi Dao Zun, Teng Shi De Chong Zi, Nan Wu Ni Fo, My QQ Name is Han, Kou Tian Wen Dou Gui, Xiao Luo Yan Chen, An Ye o∩_∩o, Gao Cheng Guang, Lemon 82, Shang San Zhe Zhi Chongyang, and Yin Tian Yue for your support.

Another PS: The protagonist will leave Changning Prefecture, but the author will not write a cliché plot where he is pursued, then counterattacks, the enemies underestimate him, and send even stronger people to pursue him, making him stronger and stronger, and the enemies keep giving him experience, heads, and treasures.