Bitter Realm: A Happy Person Traveling Across China

Chapter 91 They just had the same cultivation technique (Seeking monthly votes)

In the still of the night, dark clouds obscured the moon, and a murderous intent lurked beneath the surface.

Just after the dust settled on the fierce life-or-death duel between Huangfu Xiaochan and Dao Wenhuanjian, a pair of eyes hidden in the shadows, filled with calculation and malice, were coldly watching everything.

And he is none other than Gui Liang Tianxia, ​​the seemingly chivalrous and benevolent leader of the Gui Liang Military Bureau, who is actually a cunning and ruthless old coin who has finally waited for the perfect opportunity he has been planning for a long time.

Taking advantage of Huangfu Xiaochan's unconsciousness, Gui Liang Tianxia once again attempted to frame him.

He first deliberately used the Five Deadly Techniques to commit murder within Huangfu Xiaochan's area of ​​operation, and then set his sights on Duan Yan Xifeng.

Duan Yan Xi Feng has always traveled the world with Yan Gui Ren.

Therefore, Gui Liang Tianxia also began to use external forces to reconnect with the Otherworld Demon Realm.

In the tranquil wilderness, swallows and wild geese were walking along in the west wind when suddenly a demonic aura spread.

"Hmm? Demonic energy!" Sensing the approaching threat, Yan Guiren's holy halberd trembled, and he urgently shouted to Duan Yan Xifeng, "Xifeng, be careful!"

"Swallow Returner, be careful yourself!" Broken Goose West Wind knew the situation was urgent, and drew his goose-shaped sword.

Yan Guiren roared and brandished his holy halberd, facing the oncoming demonic figures like a war god. They were immediately locked in combat, their energy roaring, and it was difficult for him to break free.

All of this was part of Gui Liang Tianxia's plan.

Like the most patient hunter, he quietly approached Duan Yan Xi Feng from behind.

Just as Duan Yan Xifeng was looking at Yan Guiren with worry, Gui Liang Tianxia was in turmoil!

He was still dressed in the same night clothes and masked, but his moves were no longer concealed; they were the purest of the Five Deadly Techniques!

"God has broken my will!"

A concentrated and insidious palm strike, like a malignant sore, shot out from the shadows, aiming straight for Duan Yan Xifeng's back!

"Who goes there?" Duan Yanxifeng was, after all, a skilled fighter who was no less than any man. In this moment of crisis, he sensed danger and hastily turned around to block with his goose-blade.

"clang!"

The force of the finger struck the blade, producing a dull, loud thud. Duan Yanxi Feng felt a subtle yet vicious energy travel along the blade, causing her arm to go numb, her blood to surge, and her goose-shaped blade to almost slip from her grasp.

Even more terrifying, a chilling and evil force had invaded her meridians, causing her breath to catch in its tracks.

"Pfft—" Duan Yanxifeng groaned, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, and staggered backward.

Seeing Duan Yan Xi Feng's weakness, Gui Liang Tian Xia seized an opening and struck Duan Yan Xi Feng's shoulder with a palm print, unleashing the power of the Five Remnants!

"Ah—" Duan Yan Xifeng screamed in agony as his shoulder bone cracked. He was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into a tree before rolling to the ground, unconscious and barely breathing.

Having succeeded in his attack, Gui Liangtianxia immediately withdrew. After all, severely injuring the woman and leaving behind "evidence" was enough; he couldn't actually kill her immediately (otherwise, there would be fewer "victims" to testify against her).

Poor Xifeng, she barely escaped the demonic blade of Yama Hanmei, but unexpectedly she was crippled by Gui Liangtianxia here.

Meanwhile, upon realizing that something had happened to Duan Yan Xi Feng, Yan Gui Ren was furious. He unleashed a powerful and sweeping attack with his Holy Halberd, instantly killing all the assassins from the Demon Realm.

Then Yan Guiren came to Duan Yan Xifeng and asked, "Xifeng, how are you?"

Seeing that Duan Yan Xifeng was not responding, Yan Guiren quickly picked her up and hurriedly searched for Lu Wang and the others.

Immediately afterwards, the severely injured and unconscious Duan Yan Xifeng was brought in front of Lu Wang and the others, whereupon a bomb was detonated.

Several tragedies, coupled with Duan Yan Xi Feng's mastery of the Five Deadly Techniques, instantly pointed the finger at Huangfu Xiao Chan, the only known master of the Five Deadly Techniques!

Lu Wangbo Hanbo and Jin Baoyin were both shocked and furious. They were old acquaintances of Huangfu Xiaochan and even had a good relationship with him, but the irrefutable evidence in front of them left them no choice but to have doubts.

The group immediately found Huangfu Xiaochan, who was recuperating in the ruins, and questioned him.

Faced with the doubtful, angry, and heartbroken gazes of his close friends, and the irrefutable "evidence," Huangfu Xiaochan was struck dumb, unable to defend himself.

After all, the Five Cripples Technique is a closely guarded secret of the Huangfu family. Who else in the martial arts world today, besides Huangfu Xiaochan, can perform the Five Cripples Technique?

Gui Liangtianxia, ​​standing to the side, sneered inwardly: "Didn't expect that, did you? There's someone else here too!"

However, this was not something the Lord of the Remnant Forest did. This also made him think about the recovery of Daowen's injuries, which also meant that others also knew the Five Remnant Techniques and might even be secretly causing trouble.

Then Huangfu Xiaochan recounted that after his life-or-death duel with Daowen Huanjian, he fell into a coma due to severe injuries, and Ye Jinming saved him.

Upon hearing this, Gui Liang Tianxia was slightly startled. Could it be that Huangfu Xiaochan had a witness? If he really testified for Huangfu Xiaochan, wouldn't my plan fall through?

Then, Gui Liang Tianxia deliberately probed indirectly, asking Huangfu Xiaochan whether Ye Jinming was present when he fought Dao Wenhuanjian.

After receiving the news that he was not there, Gui Liangtianxia breathed a slight sigh of relief. Otherwise, he would have had to go to Jin Yuqingsong first and kill Ye Jinming.

Since this point cannot directly prove Huangfu Xiaochan's complete innocence, Huangfu Xiaochan is still the prime suspect.

Then, Gui Liang Tianxia deliberately had Huangfu Xiaochan follow the others to Gui Liang's military headquarters to imprison himself to prove his innocence, which was also to facilitate his next plan.

Although Lu Wang Bohanbo felt that this move was somewhat unfair to his friend, his sister was seriously injured and unconscious, and the evidence was conclusive. He couldn't think of a better solution for the time being.

Huangfu Xiaochan felt a deep sadness, but seeing his close friend's suspicion, his comrades' questioning, and Gui Liang Tianxia's "well-intentioned" arrangement, he realized he truly had no strong evidence to prove his innocence. He remained silent for a long time, finally giving a bitter smile and nodding.

"We must find more clues as soon as possible!" The Deer King's heart stirred. Instead of following to the Window of Imprisonment, he went ahead to find Night Ember and the Sword of Disaster.

Ashes remain, green pines stand, the sound of wind rustling through the pines echoes, the tranquility remains.

Ye Jinming, dressed in a plain robe, sat alone on a blue stone in the courtyard, his eyes slightly closed, his aura as deep and vast as the sea, with a hidden shimmering light.

He is currently focusing on integrating the various martial arts techniques and secret arts he "learned" from Xu Fu of the Death Division—the Seven Arts of Yin Fu.

The profound meaning of the "Imperial World Classic".

If the reward is drawn from the system, it can instantly bring one to a state of complete mastery.

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However, even if knowledge obtained through such "unconventional" means is dictated by Xu Fu, he still needs to comprehend, practice, and refine it on his own before it can be truly transformed into his own and perfectly integrated with his original foundation.

This is a gradual process that cannot be rushed.

(Note: As a side note, the reason why Ye Jinming was able to quickly master and apply the "Lin Wushuang Ancient Cloud Ultimate Skill" in actual combat was because he used one of his extra draw opportunities to directly max out its "experience points," saving him from the long training process. However, such draw opportunities are very precious and cannot be wasted easily, so Ye Jinming did not use any draw opportunities to learn these martial arts.)

Just as he calmed his mind, comprehending the wonders of the "Five Dragons Flourishing Divine Power" from the Seven Arts of Yin Talisman, and attempting to further harmonize the somewhat chaotic foundations of various powers within his body—

"Nightfall! I've finally found you!"

An anxious shout, accompanied by hurried footsteps, shattered the tranquility of the courtyard.

A figure rushed in like the wind; it was none other than Lu Wang Bo Hanbo, looking anxious and travel-worn.

Ye Jinming slowly opened his eyes, his gaze subdued, and looked at the newcomer, his tone calm: "Oh? So it's Senior Deer King. What brings you in such a hurry?"

Bo Hanbo rushed forward, disregarding formalities, and said urgently, "The situation is urgent, something terrible has happened! Quick, come with me!"

Ye Jinming raised an eyebrow slightly, already having a vague idea of ​​what was going on.

Given the progression of the plot, what could cause the Deer King to lose his composure like this is most likely related to Huangfu Xiaochan.

Then Ye Jinming stretched leisurely, flicked his sleeves, and asked unhurriedly, "Senior Deer King, please don't be in such a hurry. Even if it's something extremely important, you must first tell me where you're going and what the matter is, right? Otherwise, I'll be completely clueless, what good will it do if I go with you?"

Bo Hanbo slapped his forehead and said urgently, "I was confused. We talked as we walked, and it concerned my poor little sister and Huangfu Xiaochan—I heard the details—"

He spoke very quickly, briefly recounting the tragedy near the remnant forest, how Duan Yan Xifeng was severely injured by the Five Remnants' attack, and how Huangfu Xiaochan was forced to imprison himself in the Gui Liang Army Mansion.

As Ye Jinming listened, his eyes gradually turned cold, especially when he heard that Duan Yan Xifeng was seriously injured and on the verge of death, and Gui Liang Tianxia suggested "inviting" Huangfu Xiaochan into the military headquarters. A cold smile appeared on his lips.

(Ghost Liang Tianxia — They're really quick. Are they impatient to close the net?)

"I see." Ye Jinming nodded, asking no further questions. "Without further ado, let's set off. Where should we go first?"

"The Window of Imprisonment!" Bo Hanbo said without hesitation.

"it is good."

Then Ye Jinming followed Bo Hanbo to the Window of Imprisonment —

The atmosphere was heavy at the prison window.

At this moment, the famous "Dinglu Fenfeng" hot pot group from the Bitter Realm—Lu Wang Bo Hanbo, Gui Liang Tianxia, ​​Nao Huan Dian, and Jin Bao Yin—are gathered together, along with Ye Jinming, who has been specially invited to testify.

The trial of the Lord of the Remnant Forest for causing havoc has begun.

Huangfu Xiaochan sat inside the prison cell, waiting for everyone to speak.

"Esteemed seniors," Ye Jinming spoke up at the opportune moment, his clear voice instantly drawing everyone's attention, "I can testify regarding the whereabouts of Lord Lin after his decisive battle with Daowen Huanjian."

He calmly recounted, under the scrutinizing gazes of the crowd, "That day, I happened to pass by the Yin-Yang Sea and encountered the Forest Master lying unconscious on the ground. I then brought him back to 'Embers of Green Pine' for treatment."

Upon hearing this, Gui Liangtianxia tapped his fingers lightly on the stone table, feigning contemplation: "Oh? Young Master Ye's words do prove that Xiao Chan was indeed unable to move for some time after the decisive battle. However—"

"But what?" Bo Hanbo asked urgently.

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"However," Gui Liangtianxia looked at Ye Jinming, his eyes sharp, "Young Master Ye can only prove that Xiao Chan was unconscious after you rescued him. So, what about the time between his battle with Dao Wen and when you found him?"

This question was extremely tricky, directly limiting the validity of Ye Jinming's testimony to a very narrow time window.

Ye Jinming sneered inwardly, but his face showed a helpless expression: "The Lord of the Manor has considered everything carefully. When I arrived, only Lord Lin was unconscious at the scene; there were no other casualties. As for what happened earlier—I didn't witness it myself, so I dare not make a judgment. But based on my several interactions with Lord Lin, he is a kind and benevolent person, certainly not the type to indiscriminately kill innocents. I'm more inclined to another possibility." He swept his gaze across everyone present and said something startling: "Perhaps the conspirator, like Lord Lin, is a castrated person, and it just so happens that their martial arts style clashes with Lord Lin's? So, is it too hasty to conclude that it was Lord Lin based solely on martial arts?"

Ye Jinming's explanation that they had simply clashed over their techniques immediately made Gui Liangtianxia's heart tighten.

"Absurd!" Before Gui Liangtianxia could speak, Nao Huan, sitting to the side, slammed his hand on the table, his head bobbing violently with excitement. "The Five Crippled Techniques are a secret passed down only within the Huangfu family, with unique characteristics! You say it's a coincidence of striking a blow? What a coincidence! Ye boy, you can only prove the time he was unconscious, but what about the time before the incident? Who can prove he didn't go out and kill someone? Your testimony doesn't clear his name at all!"

Ye Jinming cursed inwardly: This guy is really a brainless idiot, being used as a pawn while thinking he's clever.

If I didn't know he had this kind of obsessive personality, I would really think he was an accomplice of Gui Liang Tianxia.

Gui Liangtianxia was secretly delighted. This "straightforward" guy with a brain was doing the villain for him, which allowed him to maintain his "fair and just big brother" persona.

He quickly raised his hand, seemingly to soothe Baihao, but in reality, he was driving the nail of suspicion even deeper: "Baihao, calm down."

Young Master Ye meant well.

He turned to Huangfu Xiaochan, his face filled with heartache and helplessness: "Xiaochan, it's not that we don't believe you. It's just that the evidence is conclusive, and Young Master Ye's testimony—indeed cannot cover all the times of the incident. For now, for the sake of your innocence and to give the martial arts world an explanation, I'm afraid we can only ask you to stay here in confinement for the time being."

He sighed, his acting convincing: "To be honest, your self-imprisonment here serves two purposes. First, it avoids suspicion, and second, we can continue our investigation outside. If we capture the real culprit, we'll immediately release you. This—is currently the safest solution."

Although Bo Hanbo felt somewhat aggrieved, he could only remain silent because his sister was seriously injured and the evidence pointed too strongly to him.

Jin Baoyin also hesitated to speak, and finally let out a sigh.

Faced with his close friend's suspicions and this seemingly "reasonable" arrangement, Huangfu Xiaochan slowly closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

When he opened his eyes again, they were filled with a calm sorrow.

He knew he had fallen into a carefully woven trap, and any attempt to defend himself would be futile.

"It's alright." His voice was low, yet carried an undeniable resolve. "This place—is indeed peaceful."

Upon hearing the Lord of the Remnant Forest's agreement, Gui Liang Tianxia was overjoyed. His plan was progressing step by step in the direction he had envisioned.

Ye Jinming coldly observed all of this, looking at Gui Liangtianxia's hypocritical smile, at the still-brainless, self-righteous fool's face, and at Huangfu Xiaochan's pathetic, submissive demeanor. His sneer intensified.

This Gui Liang Tianxia is truly a skilled actor. While I could tell when his son almost died last time, this time his acting truly shines, displaying the charisma of an award-winning actor.

The group then separated again, and the Deer King urgently sought out the key witness, Huan Jian!

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