Immortal Dynasty Hounds

Chapter 119 The Heavenly Eye Triumphs Over the Bone-Scraping Knife; A Letter Sent by Chairman Qu
The Bone Scraper felt that his already fragile Dao heart was about to crumble once again.

There's no need for Cao Fuhu to investigate.

This is definitely Jiang Ping'an's child; I, for one, would swear on my own chastity.

Lian Shanxin stared at the bone-scraping knife that suddenly exuded murderous intent, completely bewildered.

He was already being so careful, how could he possibly provoke the bone-scraping knife?

Is this woman going through menopause?
Is she really that unpredictable?
Lian Shanxin was frightened and dared not speak.

The bone scraper was so angry that he didn't want to talk.

The atmosphere in the room instantly became extremely awkward.

This awkward situation convinced Lian Shanxin that his previous answer might have been a mistake.

Is there so much bad stuff in this episode?

As a master of the Little Red Book, Lian Shanxin has mastered its techniques. In his past life, he never offended any of his favorite girls and could accurately avoid all the triggers. Now, he feels like he can't even handle the most famous girl in the world, Guagudao.

This was unacceptable to Lian Shanxin.

Having lived two lives, has my understanding of *Dream of the Red Chamber* actually regressed?

You must know, this is a bone-scraping knife, the most popular female bodhisattva among men in the world.

Rumor has it that if someone takes a liking to a bone-scraping knife, even a beggar can receive some benefits.

She was truly a pure Bodhisattva, treating everyone equally, from royalty and nobility to commoners and laborers.

Therefore, even though he was part of the Demonic Sect, there were still many people in the martial arts world willing to support the Bone-Scraping Blade.

The bone-scraping knife is also the "Da Yu Lin Xian'er" in Lianshan Xin's mind.

Offending other women is one thing, but if he offended this kind of bodhisattva, Lian Shanxin felt that his life would be a complete failure.

So Lian Shanxin mustered his courage and spoke again: "The Crown Prince is not a charming man. Perhaps if we let him become a disciple of the legendary master of seduction, the Bone-Scraping Knife, I might think more highly of him."

I've been flattering you like this, you should at least be happy, right?

The result disappointed Lian Shanxin.

The bone scraper made my heart ache.

If he had just harbored a sliver of hope, thinking that Lian Shanxin's success was a fluke, at this moment, all hope vanished.

It would be impolite of him not to admit that Lian Shanxin had seen through him.

He gave Lian Shanxin a deep look, then laughed angrily, "Like father, like son."

Lian Shanxin blinked.

What does the phrase "bone scraper" mean?
How did this get involved with Lianshan Jingcheng?
Is this woman's thinking really that unconventional?

Seeing that Guagudao had no intention of revealing her identity, Lian Shanxin didn't dare to expose her and could only cautiously ask, "Qi Tanhua, what's wrong?"

Upon hearing Lian Shanxin still address him as "Qi Tanhua," Guagudao took a deep breath and understood what Lian Shanxin meant.

Yes, Lian Shanxin is Jiang Ping'an's son. Before Jiang Ping'an disappeared, he was already a Grandmaster and was renowned throughout the world. He had saved countless important figures.

Even Emperor Yongchang was wary of Jiang Ping'an's connections and dared not recklessly pursue and kill him.

He was certainly wary of it.

Given his status, it wouldn't be a problem for him to get Lian Shanxin into bed.

Sending Lian Shanxin to hell is too much of a bullying tactic, and it could easily provoke Jiang Ping'an's hysterical retaliation.

He couldn't afford it, and neither could the evil cult.

This kid is a character; he knows how to act and how to keep his distance. He made it clear to himself that his identity had been exposed, but he also saved face for himself.

The bone-scraping knife felt a certain appreciation, after all, Lian Shanxin was only eighteen years old.

With such keen eyesight, and with such precise control.

He could only sigh once again, "Like father, like son!"

Lian Shanxin was completely bewildered.

A woman's heart is truly unfathomable.

Why is this woman so focused on praising her own father?

That's completely irrelevant.

"I understand what you mean. Some things are only lightly weighed when weighed, but can weigh a ton when weighed. You are right, and I was too rash."

While praising Lian Shanxin, the bone-scraping knife did not forget to reflect on itself.

He came today without warning.

Although Lian Shanxin was not given time to prepare, he was also not given time to make careful preparations.

Now that his identity has been exposed, he feels embarrassed for himself.

A grandmaster was seen through by a mere youth at the True Realm level; no matter what, he lost.

Lian Shanxin became more and more confused as he listened.

You, Lin Xian'er, a Great Yu, also want to compete with Great Yu as the number one physicist?

Isn't this career change too drastic?

"My arrival today was unexpected, but you were honest with me, which saved me a lot of trouble. In a way, I owe you a favor. I see you haven't lost your virginity yet, how about I reward you?"

After confirming Lian Shan Jingcheng's identity with Lian Shan Xin, Gua Gu Dao felt that although the trip was humiliating, it was very rewarding.

He is a magnanimous person.

So he decided to repay Lianshan Xin.

Jiang Ping'an, if I can't have you, at least I can have your son.

Despite his covetousness for this demonic cult member, Lian Shanxin, given the choice, refrained from doing so: "I will not consider wasting my vital essence before I reach the Grandmaster level."

"Actually, it doesn't matter," the bone-scraping knife pointed out. "Those rumors in the martial arts world are all hearsay. When your vital essence is depleted doesn't affect your future achievements. I lost mine when I was thirteen, but I still became incredibly brave and proficient."

Lianshan believed that in the feudal ancient times of Yu the Great, it was not unusual for someone to die at the age of thirteen.

However, Lian Shanxin remained skeptical of the bone-scraping knife's fallacious and heretical arguments.

As a conservative young man, he firmly believed that lust was a deadly weapon.

Even though the Bodhisattva is good, you can only worship him yourself.

The bone scraper is great in every way, except it's too philanthropic.

Lianshan Xin couldn't accept it.

He's the kind of person who, once he enters a temple dedicated to a Bodhisattva, will block the door to the Bodhisattva.

"Fine, it seems your prejudice runs deep. No wonder he's his son. Anyone else would have pounced on him by now."

The bone scraper had no doubts about its own charm.

It's reasonable that Jiang Ping'an's son isn't interested in her.

People like Cao Fuhu are the normal situation.

He just didn't want to accept it.

If you can't have Jiang Ping'an, surely you can have his son too?

For a moment, the bone scraper wanted to use force.

But he quickly dismissed the idea.

This doesn't align with his aesthetic sense or his perception of his own personal charm.

"Then I'll consider compensating you in other ways. Let me see your innate charm."

The bone-scraping knife reached out and was placed on Lian Shanxin's body.

Lian Shanxin tensed up suddenly: "Don't be impulsive."

The Bone-Scraping Knife smiled slightly: "Don't worry, I lost today, but I can afford to lose. The Heavenly Eye lives up to its name. Your seductive nature... something's not right about your seductive nature."

The bone scraper is for professionals.

In terms of seductive arts, she was more professional than Emperor Yongchang.

Emperor Yongchang did not personally intervene, but merely observed from afar, and thus failed to detect any trace of Lian Shanxin's acquired sycophantic nature.

However, the close-up view and handling of the bone-scraping knife made him quickly realize something was wrong: "You are not born with a seductive nature at all, but are empowered by the true meaning of seduction... You are indeed gifted, without being born with a seductive nature, yet you can master the true meaning of seduction so quickly."

At this point, Guagudao was very puzzled: "You are a cultivation genius? But didn't Zhuzhao Qianqiu Pavilion say that you are a martial arts waste? Could it be that cultivating the Fulong Immortal Technique also enhances the cultivation of other techniques? Let me think about it, you have done a lot of great things recently, so it can be barely explained."

He didn't think about the "True Scripture of All Things".

The relationships among the four elders of the Demonic Sect are complex. Some are on good terms with each other, while others are hostile to each other, but they all have their own secrets.

Neither of them would reveal the core technology of their martial arts to the other.

Moreover, Qianmian was severely suppressed by Tianyan.

For a normal person, thinking in a normal way, it's hard to imagine that Qianmian would pass on the "True Scripture of All Things" to Tianyan.

"A pure talent for cultivation, coupled with the enhancement of the Dragon Supporting Immortal Technique, allowed you to master the true meaning of seduction in just a few days. Although it seems incredible, I can understand it."

The bone scraper quickly accepted this setting.

"After all, you're a little slower than I was back then when I was learning the art of seduction."

Lianshanxin: "..."

He realized that all the grandmasters were masters of arrogance.

There's Zhang Aniu's speed in learning swordsmanship.

The speed at which one can cultivate seductive arts with a bone-scraping knife is now possible.

It's reasonable that Lian Shanxin, who relies on the "True Scripture of All Things" to gain an unfair advantage, can't compare to a pure genius like Gua Gu Dao.

Reality is illogical; what you can only achieve by cheating, others can do, or even do better, simply by relying on talent.

The more he looked at Lian Shanxin, the more he liked him.

As the Grandmaster of the Demonic Sect, Guagudao has never liked to suppress his emotions.

So he said directly, "Lian Shanxin, become my disciple."

"what?"

Lian Shanxin was truly dumbfounded.

Why do all the elders of your demonic sect like to take me as their disciple?

"While you lack the inherent allure of seduction, your talent in cultivating seductive arts is still exceptional, a talent that appears only once in a century. And my mastery of seductive arts is unparalleled in the world. If you become my disciple, within ten years, I will surely make you the second most skilled in seduction in the world. Inheriting my position as an elder in the future is not out of the question."

Lian Shanxin could tell that the bone-scraping knife was serious.

Just like when the Blood Guanyin made a promise to Zhuo Biyu, she was very likely serious.

Unfortunately, the tragedy of the Demonic Sect is that even their empty promises couldn't sway the prospective young master of the Nine Heavens.

Only a fool would run off to become an elder in a demonic sect if he could hold a high position in the imperial court.

Therefore, Lian Shanxin refused without hesitation: "I still believe that my talent is more suitable for Jiutian."

Gua Gu Dao shook his head and said, "Nine Heavens may seem powerful now, but the immortal that Yu the Great worships is nearing the end of his life. Once the immortal falls, Yu the Great will lose his protection, while our Holy Sect will have Maitreya descending to earth. At that time, it will be self-evident who will be stronger. Lian Shanxin, you are a smart man and should learn to look at things from a developmental perspective."

Lian Shanxin smiled slightly: "Will Maitreya really be reborn?"

"It's natural."

"Is it possible that I am Maitreya?"

"how is this possible?"

After the bone-scraping knife slipped from his mouth, he was suddenly startled and then looked at Lian Shanxin in a daze.

"You said you have a pair of third eyes?"

Lian Shanxin corrected, "It was Qianmian and Zhuzhao Qianqiuge who said it, I didn't say it."

Lian Shanxin no longer acknowledges that he is a clairvoyant.

He possesses the ability to foresee destiny.

However, the bone scraper lacks the ability to make a thousand judgments.

He could only think of the Heavenly Eye.

"Heavenly Eye, Heavenly Eye... You truly possess a pair of Heavenly Eyes, able to see through even my identity."

After a face-to-face confrontation with Lian Shanxin, even the bone-scraping knife was defeated.

It's faster than a thousand faces.

Because he is more confident than Qianmian.

"But that doesn't make sense. Why do you have the ability to see the heavens?"

The bone-scraping knife's gaze returned to Lian Shanxin, its eyes filled with confusion: "Aren't you human?"

Lianshanxin: "..."

"Why does Jiang Ping'an's son possess the Heavenly Eye? Shouldn't those who possess the Six Supernatural Powers be demonic beings? Unless..."

The bone-scraping knife suddenly had a flash of inspiration; its eyes instantly changed from confusion to clarity, and then to even greater shock: "Lian Shanxin, were you born to your mother?"

Lian Shanxin got angry: "Say that again?"

The bone scraper realized his question was somewhat unfriendly, but he meant it literally.

"I mean, there might be something wrong with your background. If my guess is correct, then Jiang Ping'an is truly a master of keeping a low profile. No wonder he did that back then..."

"What's the wonder?"

"nothing."

The bone-scraping knife was about to say, "No wonder you didn't like me back then."

The bone-scraping knife was not convinced that it could not compete with others.

But he couldn't compare to Yama, the King of Hell; a bone-scraping knife was acceptable. Because he had been beaten by Yama back then.

Yama was a more senior and powerful elder of the Demonic Sect than him. Gua Gu Dao even knew some secrets about Yama. Rumor had it that the Demonic Sect leader was injured because of Yama.

When Yama (the King of Hell) defected, he was directly attacked.

It left an extremely deep impression on the bone scraper, which did not yet have the powerful tool it has today.

However, the world is ever-changing, and new generations replace the old.

The bone scraper is no longer the same as it used to be.

The awe of the King of Hell that we once felt has now turned into a restless curiosity and a desire to take his place.

"Back in the Holy Church, I was not as strong as you, but I didn't care that you were superior to me."

“Now that you are old and faded, men like Jiang Ping’an and disciples like Lian Shanxin should belong to me.”

"What right does an old woman have to monopolize my man and apprentice?"

The bone-scraping knife sneered and stood up abruptly: "Come on, take me to your house. I want to verify some things with my own eyes."

Lian Shanxin sneered, "Are you crazy? You dare to touch my parents? Do you think the Demonic Sect has too long a life?"

Upon hearing this, Guagudao frowned; Lian Shanxin's words were very unpleasant to hear.

But he endured it.

"Don't worry, I won't touch your parents. Even if they really are the two I suspect, I can't do anything to them. It's just that old friends are meeting, so let's not make things so tense."

"Old friend?"

The bone-scraping knife gave Lian Shanxin a deep look, his tone full of meaning: "Don't tell me you think your parents are ordinary people? With your talent, you would never be so foolish."

Lian Shanxin wasn't pretending to be stupid, but he was still somewhat surprised. From what Guagudao had said earlier, he realized that Guagudao had mistaken Lian Shanxin Jingcheng for Jiang Ping'an.

But now, judging from what the bone-scraping knife said, she actually knows He Miaojun?
Could it be that all my guesses were true?
The father is Jiang Ping'an, and the mother is Yama?

Lian Shanxin thought this way, so he simply asked directly: "My parents have always been two ordinary people in my eyes. I only guess that they have other identities, but I can't be completely sure. Are you saying that my father is actually Jiang Ping'an, the chief disciple of the Heavenly Physician?"

The Bone-Scraping Knife laughed: "You see, you've already guessed it yourself, which is in line with your talent. Now guess again, who is your mother?"

"Yama?"

The Bone-Scraping Knife clapped his hands in admiration: "I am now increasingly convinced that you truly possess the divine eye. Who knows, you might really be the reincarnation of Maitreya."

Since his debut, he has met quite a few geniuses.

However, Lian Shanxin's talent and keen insight, especially his statement that "he doesn't like men," still gave him a feeling of "it's like the first time we met."

Only Jiang Ping'an had given him the same feeling twenty years ago.

Once this feeling of excitement arose, in the heart of the Bone-Scraping Knife, all the other geniuses seemed like clay chickens and earthenware dogs, utterly vulnerable.

"If it really is them, it's normal that you're hesitant to confirm. I'm in a good mood today, so I'll help you confirm it. Once it's confirmed, Lian Shanxin, your background... is truly destined to be extraordinary. Both the righteous and the demonic paths will want to kill you, yet also want to protect you."

Lian Shan believed what the bone-scraping knife said and felt that his parents were most likely Jiang Ping'an and the King of Hell.

This has nothing to do with his desire to cultivate the Dragon Subduing Immortal Technique and rise to the center of power.

It's purely out of children's admiration for their parents.

After all, which child hasn't fantasized that their parents' ordinariness is just a facade?

Lian Shanxin had always thought that his family was actually very rich.

Now it seems that the dream is about to come true.

"Let's go. I really want to see if your father has changed his mind now."

"What do you mean?"

"You'll find out soon."

As the words left his mouth, he actually felt a little shy.

This made him even happier.

"It's been such a long time since I felt this way, Ping An. Over the years, have you ever regretted rejecting me back then?"

People will eventually be trapped by things they cannot obtain in their youth for the rest of their lives.

For the bone-scraping knife, the biggest failure he had pursued so earnestly in his youth but never achieved was Jiang Ping'an.

Lian Shanxin shivered.

This woman is clearly a demonic sorceress from a cult, but why does she sound so gay?

……

The words are divided into two parts.

Two unfamiliar guests arrived not far from the gate of the Qu family next to Huichuntang.

"Master, you didn't come here for Huichuntang?"

Left Envoy Shui Zhongxing was quite surprised.

Below the leader of the Demonic Sect, the highest-ranking members are the four elders, all of whom are grandmaster-level experts.

However, precisely because the four elders were so powerful, the successive leaders did not have as much control over them as outsiders imagined.

After all, as long as the leader of the Demonic Cult cannot advance to the Immortal Realm, he will still be a Grandmaster of the Dharma Aspect Realm.

Although there are differences in skill among grandmasters, the difference is not so great that one could completely suppress four opponents.

The leader of the demonic sect must maintain respect for the four elders, who are all Grandmasters.

Just as Emperor Yongchang had to maintain respect for the nine lineage masters of the Nine Heavens.

They can be ordered around, but they cannot be treated like slaves.

This means that the four elders are not so useful; they have their own strong will and are unlikely to blindly obey the leader.

For example, Qianmian's task, given to him by the Ming King, was to restrain Jiutian in Jiangzhou.

As a result, Qianmian turned around and went to the capital city to assassinate the king.

This kind of thing is not unprecedented in the Demonic Cult.

The leader of the demonic sect knew that this management style was crude, but successive leaders could neither solve the problem nor deal with the person who created it. Ultimately, their solution was to establish a position between the leader and the elders—the Left and Right Envoys—to facilitate communication between them.

His status was equivalent to that of Eunuch Wang during the reign of Yu the Great.

When the leader is not present, the two envoys can almost act on his behalf and can even give orders to the four elders to a certain extent.

Whether the four elders listen or not is another matter.

When the strange events occurred at Kuangshan, the Ming Emperor sent his Left Envoy, Shui Zhongxing, to investigate.

If Qianmian were still in Jiangzhou, the Ming King would assign him a task first.

Unfortunately, Mingwang has still not been able to contact Qianmian.

The Ming King was already quite furious.

He had already delegated enough power to the four elders, but that was not a reason for Qianmian to ignore him.

Shui Zhongxing was also very angry.

His intuition told him that there was something seriously wrong with Lian Shanxin, and that there was a huge pitfall surrounding him. He didn't want to investigate Lian Shanxin seriously, because he was afraid that if he investigated too much, he would actually find something out.

That's something he can't control.

But today, the cult leader himself made an appearance.

He could only accompany the cult leader to Huichuntang.

Surprisingly, the cult leader's destination was not Huichuntang, but a chamber of commerce next to Huichuntang.

"You're not here to investigate Lian Shanxin's parents?"

The cult leader said in a deep voice, "Your previous speculation was correct. Lian Shanxin is a problem, perhaps related to Yama. In that case, as long as I don't take the bait, they will naturally lose their patience and jump out."

"The leader is wise."

Shui Zhongxing habitually flattered the cult leader before asking curiously, "Is there anything special about this chamber of commerce?"

Ming Wang looked at the Qu Family Chamber of Commerce, a hint of excitement deep in his eyes that Shui Zhongxing had not noticed: "The president of this chamber of commerce is a capable person."

"Gan Cai? You know him, Master?"

"He was placed under Qianmian's command by me."

Shui Zhongxing was sincerely impressed: "Your Excellency's vision is truly admirable. Elder Qianmian has been staying in Jiangzhou for too long, and has not returned to headquarters to pay his respects to Your Excellency for two years. It is only right that Your Excellency makes arrangements in advance."

King Ming nodded slightly.

He thought so too.

He wanted to believe in Qianmian's loyalty, but the four elders, including Qianmian, were almost always away from home.

How can loyalty be maintained if people are never seen?

Therefore, King Ming could only think of other solutions.

For example, they could place some of their own people under the four elders.

The two envoys on the left and right have actually been doing this all along.

However, the highest-ranking spies were all arranged by the Ming King himself, and even the left and right envoys were kept in the dark.

This is to ensure the absolute safety of the undercover agent.

"Qu Chongzhen was originally a hidden pawn I had laid out, and I had never actually used him all these years. But I never expected that he would give me such a huge surprise." The Ming King's tone was filled with undisguised admiration.

"What surprise?" Shui Zhongxing asked.

The King smiled slightly, keeping everyone in suspense: "You'll know once you meet him. Go and pay your respects, and say that the snow-capped mountains are eternally cold. He'll understand what that means."

"Yes."

Shui Zhongxing went to pay his respects with heartfelt admiration.

Less than a minute later, he turned around and came back.

“Master, something’s not right.”

King Ming frowned: "Something's not right?"

“Near the Qu family, there are people from the Nine Heavens secretly protecting them.”

King Ming pondered and said, "This is to protect the safety of the Lianshan Xin family, isn't it?"

Shui Zhongxing said in a deep voice, "Lian Shanxin, even if he has some talent, is not worthy of Jiutian mobilizing such a huge protective force. Moreover, I feel that there are more Jiutian members hidden within the Qu family."

Shui Zhongxing has more experience in the martial arts world than Ming Wang. After all, the leader only needs to go into seclusion to break through his cultivation level, but the two envoys have to consider many more things.

It is unrealistic to expect an organization leader to be omniscient and omnipotent; what a leader needs more is to appoint people and make decisions.

Ming Wang had a weakness in practical matters; his talent was so high that he could use his fists to ignore many details.

This is his strength, not his weakness.

The Ming King also had a great advantage—he was able to listen to what people said.

"You suspect that Qu Chongzhen has been turned?" the Ming King asked.

Shui Zhongxing shook his head: "Since he is a trusted confidant of the sect leader's secret faction, he must be extremely loyal. Having witnessed the sect leader's talent and ability, how could Qu Chongzhen possibly defect to the Nine Heavens' lackeys? Sect leader, Qu Chongzhen has probably been discovered."

The King's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes instantly darkened.

"Master, I will go and investigate immediately. If Qu Chongzhen is discovered, the commotion will be considerable, and the surrounding people will likely find out."

"Go."

Shui Zhongxing quickly demonstrated his value.

In less than fifteen minutes, he had already figured out the ins and outs of the matter, mainly because it was indeed not difficult to find out.

"Master, after Qianmian was exposed, Qu Chongzhen sent people to meet him, but they were discovered by Lian Shanxin. Qu Chongzhen's entire family was arrested, but he never revealed any information about you until his death. He is truly the embodiment of loyalty and righteousness of our Holy Sect."

Shui Zhongxing's voice was heavy.

Ming Wang's fist gradually hardened: "Implicated by Thousand Faces?"

"Yes."

Shui Zhongxing glanced at Ming Wang and cautiously asked, "Master, I dare to guess, isn't this all too coincidental? How come everything in the end is inseparable from Qianmian and Lianshan Xin?"

Ming Wang began to exude a murderous aura: "Have you contacted Thousand Faces?"

There has been no reply yet.

"Damn it, Thousand Faces ruined my plans."

The Ming King was unusually somewhat vulnerable.

This surprised Shui Zhongxing greatly.

He had served King Ming for quite some time, but he had never seen King Ming so furious.

"Master, is Qu Chongzhen really that important?"

The Ming King said bitterly, "He is not important, but he wrote to me saying that he has found a thousand-year-old snow lotus."

"What?" Shui Zhongxing exclaimed in surprise, "A thousand-year-old snow lotus? There are only three thousand-year-old snow lotuses in the whole world? Qu Chongzhen found them? Doesn't that mean that there is hope that your injuries from being ambushed by Yama can be healed? At that time, you may become a terrestrial immortal."

As one of the two people most trusted by the Ming King, Shui Zhongxing knew better than anyone else the importance of the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus to the Ming King.

"No wonder you came to Jiangzhou after leaving the pass; you came personally to retrieve the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus. Qu Chongzhen is indeed a capable and cautious person." Shui Zhongxing said, his voice filled with anguish. "Now, who has the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus in their hands? There seems to be no news that Jiangzhou presented the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus to the Crown Prince. Master, is it possible that the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus was secretly kept by Qianmian or Lianshan Xin?"

The Ming King's eagle-like gaze suddenly turned towards Huichuntang.

Just then, He Miaojun walked out of the Huichuntang gate.

He glanced unintentionally in the direction of the King of Light.

"son."

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