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Chapter 14 A Surprise Attack, Slaying the Eagle Wolf Guard
"This is... the Eagle Wolf Guard!"

"The Eagle Wolf Guards have appeared here. Could it be that a criminal wanted by the government has escaped to Qiuye Town, or that some force in Qiuye Town has broken the law?"

"If the forces in Qiuye Town had violated the law, the government would have already issued a notice. This Eagle Wolf Guard officer is most likely here to apprehend a fugitive."

"I don't know which criminal is on the wanted list."

"..."

The Eagle Wolf Guards' attire was so conspicuous that it was hard for them to go unnoticed, and many martial arts enthusiasts who loved a good show gathered around after hearing the news.

At this moment, Zhou Qing became wary.

He made his move in the black market of Anqing Prefecture, and someone probably guessed his identity, so the Eagle Wolf Guard in front of him must be after him.

However, Zhou Qing was not afraid.

So what if he's a Eagle Wolf Guard? The only way to capture him is through battle.

Moreover, having cultivated the Hundred Refinements Golden Body Technique to the sixth level, he had become a peak second-rate martial artist. If the Eagle Wolf Guards wanted to capture him, they would have to pay the price.

"Zhou Qing, you have committed a heinous crime, why don't you surrender now!" Zhao Sheng stared at Zhou Qing and said in an icy tone, "If you dare to resist arrest, you will be killed on the spot."

“Zhou Qing, the escaped convict who broke out of the Black Stone County prison.”

“That’s him. Zhou Qing not only escaped from prison, but also killed Zhou Chen, the second young master of the Zhou family, a wealthy family in Black Stone County, in the street. Master Zhou has put a reward of three thousand taels of silver on his head.”

"It is said that before Zhou Qing went to prison, he was just an ordinary doctor, but he somehow learned martial arts skills."

"He probably practiced some evil or demonic art!"

"Even if Zhou Qing cultivated evil and demonic arts, it's impossible for him to have such strength in just one month while he was in prison."

"I don't know."

"..."

The wandering travelers around whispered among themselves.

"No matter who comes, I will not surrender easily." Zhou Qing said calmly, "If you want to capture me, you'll have to see how strong you are."

"Since you're looking for death, then I'll grant your wish."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Sheng launched the first attack.

His longsword was instantly drawn and charged towards Zhou Qing. With a single thrust, dozens of sword shadows appeared in the void.

"This is the Shadowless Sword Technique."

"This person is Zhao Sheng, the Shadowless Sword, from the Eagle Wolf Guard of Anqing Prefecture."

"The Shadowless Sword Technique creates countless sword shadows when used, confusing the opponent's vision and making it difficult for them to distinguish the real sword moves. Zhao Sheng has killed more than two dozen second-rate martial artists with this Shadowless Sword Technique."

“Zhou Qing is skilled in the Traceless Blade Technique, but it is only a third-rate blade technique. Zhao Sheng, on the other hand, cultivates the Shadowless Sword, which is a second-rate sword technique. His internal energy can enhance the longsword, causing it to burst forth with sword light, thus doubling its lethality.”

"In this battle, Zhou Qing is likely to be in grave danger."

As soon as Zhao Sheng made his move, many martial artists around recognized the sword technique and began to discuss it. In their opinion, Zhou Qing had no chance of winning.

"die!"

Faced with Zhao Sheng's fierce offensive, Zhou Qing did not retreat but advanced, his long sword instantly unsheathed, taking the initiative to meet Zhao Sheng's sword shadow.

Moreover, Zhou Qing's strike was not a defensive move, but a direct attack at an incredibly tricky angle aimed at Zhao Sheng, a desperate act.

"I'm afraid you won't succeed!"

Zhao Sheng snorted coldly.

As a member of the Eagle Wolf Guard, he had experienced many life-or-death battles, so he was naturally not intimidated by Zhou Qing's imposing manner.

Instantly, his inner strength surged forth, empowering the longsword in his hand, which immediately extended into a sword beam more than a foot long. The sword beam was sharp and almost tangible, piercing straight towards Zhou Qing.

Even so, Zhou Qing did not dodge or flinch. A ruthless glint flashed in his eyes. He fully activated the Hundred Refinements Golden Body Technique, and the vigorous blood and qi in his body surged, turning into a cloud of blood and qi that enveloped his entire body.

boom! ! !
With the support of the Qi and Blood Wolf Smoke, Zhou Qing's aura instantly increased several times. The originally invisible blade also shimmered with an incomparably bright blood color, like a streak of blood-red lightning flashing across the void.

Whoosh!

Zhou Qing and Zhao Sheng passed each other.

At this moment.

Zhou Qing had dozens of sword wounds on his body, covered in blood. Although he looked quite miserable, each wound was just a superficial injury and not fatal.

With the Hundred Refinements Golden Body Technique reaching the sixth level and the support of Qi and Blood Wolf Smoke, even when Zhou Qing directly withstood Zhao Sheng's sword light attack, he only suffered some superficial injuries and was not fundamentally harmed.

He will recover after a period of rest.

This is the source of Zhou Qing's confidence in withstanding Zhao Sheng's attacks.

However, Zhao Sheng was not one of them.

Although Zhao Sheng is a second-rate peak martial artist who has reached the sixth level of the Acquired Realm, he does not practice body-refining techniques and does not have a physique as strong as Zhou Qing's.

Zhou Qing withstood Zhao Sheng's attacks but only suffered minor cuts and bruises, while Zhao Sheng could not withstand Zhou Qing's blade.

"Qi and Blood Wolf Smoke, you have cultivated your body refining technique to the sixth level of the acquired realm. It is not unjust for you to die by your blade."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Sheng's eyes gradually lost their light and became empty. Then, with a thud, his body collapsed to the ground.

As the saying goes.

Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle.

However, Zhao Sheng misjudged Zhou Qing's intelligence. He only knew that Zhou Qing had perfected the Wuchen Sword Technique and the Swallow Three Swims Water Technique, and that Zhou Qing's level was second-rate martial artist, but he did not know that Zhou Qing had cultivated a body-refining technique.

It was due to a lack of intelligence that Zhao Sheng lost his life at the hands of Zhou Qing.

If Zhao Sheng had known that Zhou Qing had cultivated a body-refining technique and reached the Qi and Blood Wolf Smoke level, he wouldn't have foolishly confronted Zhou Qing's desperate attack style head-on. Instead, he would have chosen a more flexible and varied tactic.

Unfortunately, there is no if in this world.

What Zhou Qing used was the element of surprise.

However, this trick can only be used once.

After this battle, Eagle Wolf Guard knew that he cultivated a body-refining technique. Although he didn't know which specific technique it was, Eagle Wolf Guard would definitely be more prepared the next time they faced each other.

quiet!
There was silence.

After recognizing the Eagle Wolf Guard in front of them as Zhao Sheng, the Shadowless Sword, they were still discussing that Zhou Qing was definitely no match for Zhao Sheng. But they didn't expect that Zhao Sheng would die after only one exchange of blows.

Zhao Sheng is no third-rate martial artist.

He was a member of the Eagle Wolf Guard of Anqing Prefecture, a peak second-rate martial artist who had reached the sixth level of the Acquired Realm, and had killed more than two dozen second-rate martial artists.

But when facing Zhou Qing, he couldn't even withstand a single move.
"Qi and blood smoke, that's qi and blood smoke."

"Unexpectedly, Zhou Qing not only mastered swordsmanship and lightness skills to perfection, but also achieved such high attainments in body-refining techniques, reaching the realm of Qi and Blood Wolf Smoke."

"It was precisely because of the protective aura of Qi and Blood that Zhou Qing was able to withstand the sword light unleashed by Zhao Sheng; otherwise, Zhou Qing would have been torn to shreds by the sword light."

“Zhou Qing killed Zhao Sheng, and the Eagle Wolf Guard will definitely not let it go. Zhou Qing’s ranking on the imperial wanted list will probably rise several levels.”

"..."

While everyone was discussing it, Zhou Qing had already left.

(End of this chapter)