The First Sage of Military Strategists

Chapter 59 Execution of the Demonic Monk
yamen.

In a hall.

Cao Yongliang and Luo Sheng sat on the chairs, one on each side.

Luo Sheng's face was gloomy.

"Qi Chong is going too far! He actually took my position as squad leader for poor performance. That scoundrel, I'll take his life sooner or later!"

This is Cao Yongliang's cell. The walls are thick and the soundproofing is excellent. Plus, he's surrounded by his own people, so he's not worried about being overheard.

Cao Yongliang took a sip of hot tea, still wearing a smiling expression.

"Don't panic! Didn't the Luo family from the county town send people over? Let them fight Qi Chong."

"That being said, I'm still furious at this thief's audacity," Luo Sheng said coldly.

Cao Yongliang did not respond, but after a brief pause, he changed the subject.

"Yesterday I heard from others that Yang Wu's disciple Han Qing has already entered the third realm of the Body Dao. This boy's talent far exceeds our initial judgment. If I had known this earlier, I should have taken the initiative and recruited him as my disciple."

"The third realm?" Luo Sheng was shocked, his face darkening further. "At this rate, this kid really has a chance in this year's personal guard assessment."

"That's right, he has already entered the third realm. With more practice in actual combat, if he's lucky, he might succeed. This matter is nothing to me, but it could be a great calamity for you."

"You have repeatedly targeted Xinglintang for the sake of the Luo family's pharmacy business. I have heard that this boy is an extremely filial person. I'm afraid he will hold a grudge and may take revenge on you when he becomes powerful in the future!" Cao Yongliang laughed.

Luo Sheng tapped his fingers lightly on the table: "That makes sense! But I'm in the eye of the storm right now. That old scoundrel Qi Chong is watching me closely, just waiting for me to make a mistake. I can't risk making a move. I have to wait for a good opportunity."

"This is up to you." Cao Yongliang got up and left.

Luo Sheng sat alone in the room for a while longer. He vaguely felt that the successive deaths of several managers of Wanchuntang were closely related to Han Qing, or rather, Han Qing was highly suspicious.

"I will get to the bottom of all this." Luo Sheng exerted force with his palm, and with a loud bang, the teacup in his hand was crushed to pieces.

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"Kill him!"

"Monster!"

"Damn it!"

...

Two days later, at the market entrance of Pingshun Street, a prison cart was slowly pushed to the location, followed by Yang Wu, and then a large group of constables, with Han Qing standing to the side.

The prison cart is holding the demonic monk Liao Chen, whose martial arts skills are clearly extraordinary.

His upper body was naked, his muscles bulging, one bulge after another, as if containing explosive power, and shimmering with a bronze glow in the sunlight.

However, this person was also a madman, constantly spouting nonsense.

Although he was a monk, he committed heinous crimes, stealing other people's babies and using the infant corpses to set up arrays to create evil artifacts and practice evil magic.

The people along the way were extremely resentful of him, and they cursed him all the way.

When the prison van arrived at its destination, Liao Chen was brought to Han Qing's side. He held a gleaming nine-ringed broadsword and waited patiently for Yang Wu's orders.

The clerk cleared his throat and loudly read out the verdict, listing the man's crimes.

"Behead according to law!"

"Do it!"

As soon as Yang Wu finished speaking, Han Qing made his move, slashing down with his sword.

With a clang, Han Qing's knife met with great resistance and failed to cut down, instead getting stuck on his neck.

Han Qing's eyes narrowed, realizing that it wasn't the force that was hindering the attack, but rather the man's hard skin, like a rock, coupled with his powerful physique, which made the strike very difficult.

However, Han Qing was no weakling. With a low shout, he suddenly exerted force in his arms, unleashing a tremendous power. He slashed downwards with the blade, forcefully severing Han Qing's head.

It's fortunate that he recently entered the third realm of the Body Dao; if it were someone of average strength, like Ma Er, they really wouldn't have been able to land that blow.

"it is good!!"

The surrounding crowd was layered upon layered, and everyone was cheering loudly.

"Not bad!" Yang Wu patted Han Qing on the shoulder.

Han Qing remained calm and composed; he had now regained control, keeping his killing intent within a manageable range. On the way back...

With a thought, Han Qing summoned the Seven Killings Stele, which chose to absorb Chen's soul light.

As the light dissipated, numerous images immediately flashed through Han Qing's mind.

"Thus have I heard, the mysterious light is like dust..." In the Buddhist temple, a young monk was chanting sutras.

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"Master, what's in this box?" asked Liao Chen, whose face still had a slightly childish look.

"This is an evil object; do not touch it!"

...

"So it wasn't an evil object inside, but a scroll of spirit-refining techniques!"

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"Tomorrow, Lord Luo from the yamen wants to invite the monks from the temple to his residence for a Buddhist ceremony. Liao Chen, go there. It's at number 18 Guanzi Lane!"

"Yes."

...

The image fades.

Han Qing's mind stirred. He didn't care about the other information, but this sentence, No. 18 Guanzi Lane, really appealed to him.

"Luo Sheng has a private residence outside, it should be this one!"

He was keeping an eye on things to prepare for the future. Now that he was getting stronger, it wouldn't be long before he could go toe-to-toe with Luo Sheng. Keeping an eye on his private residence would be beneficial in the long run.

Then, a thought struck him, and a wealth of information appeared before him.

Please select two martial arts skills to inherit their proficiency levels.

1. Fire Hell Technique (Mastery 85.6%)

The Three Flows and Three Realms Method, which is prevalent in Sichuan, can condense the Fire Hell Force. Those struck by it will feel as if they have fallen into a fiery hell, with their muscles and bones burning as if they were being burned by raging fire, causing unbearable pain.

2. Refined Metal Horizontal Training Technique (Mastery 87.2%)
The second-rate external martial arts technique, which originated in the Holy Desert Empire, can grant one a body of copper and iron, making one impervious to blades and spears. Practicing it can greatly increase one's physical defense.

3. Golden Buddha Skill (100% Complete)

This is a top-tier secret technique passed down in the Great Vajra Temple, a sacred martial arts site in the Holy Desert Empire. Practicing it can lead to the perfection of the Body and Dao realms, allowing one to condense Golden Buddha Strength, a powerful force that protects the body like a golden bell, making it indestructible. It can also greatly increase the speed of blood and qi recovery.

4 Demons Delivering a Baby (Incomplete) (83.6% Complete)

This is an incomplete ancient demonic cultivation method for refining the spirit. Practicing it can open the door to demonic cultivation, but it carries the risk of going astray and becoming possessed by evil spirits.

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Faced with a variety of martial arts techniques, Han Qing made his choice after a moment's thought.

"Inherit the Refined Gold Horizontal Training Technique!"

In an instant, a flood of information rushed into my mind, all of which were the core principles of this external training method.

"Now that I have entered the third realm, the most important thing is to improve my combat ability. This Refined Gold Horizontal Training Technique can greatly improve combat power, so I certainly cannot miss it."

After returning to the yamen, Han Qing spent three whole hours digesting and absorbing the martial art in his mind, while his hands were constantly moving, and he could feel his skin and flesh becoming firmer and more solid.

Two hours later, Han Qing slowly exhaled and secretly circulated his external martial arts technique, causing his skin to glow with a faint golden light.

He stretched out his arm, drew his knife, and slashed at his arm, but was knocked away, leaving not even a white mark.

"That's right. I didn't choose to learn the Golden Cauldron Technique before, which was a weak point in self-defense. Now, this ability has been made up for." Han Qing was overjoyed and became more confident.

"Inherit the 'Hundred Demons Delivering the Infant' painting!"

The practice of the Ceasefire Sutra is more difficult and there is a certain gap between it and the Body Dao Realm. Therefore, Han Qing must use the Seven Killings Stele to accelerate the process. If there is a Refining Spirit Method, he will definitely choose to inherit the Refining Spirit Method first, and other martial arts will have to wait.

"Transform proficiency, achieve the goal of stopping war!"

(End of this chapter)