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Upon hearing Zhou Feng's words about not absorbing internal energy, Zuo Zimu's lips twitched involuntarily.

He glanced at Rong Ziju and Xin Shuangqing, who were still lying paralyzed on the ground, and then looked at the disciples who had been knocked down by stun guns. He couldn't help but sigh.

Now he's at their mercy, like a fish on a chopping board, and those guys with black pipes are still eyeing him!

Even if Zhou Feng didn't make a move, he wasn't confident he could escape alive under the cover of these people's hidden weapons.

Since that's the case, we might as well just go along with their arrangements!

After taking two deep breaths, Zuo Zimu suddenly opened his eyes and drew his longsword with a swift motion: "Since you have such a request, then I, Zuo, will learn from your superior skills!"

The moment he drew his sword, he was already off the ground. His lightness skill was several levels higher than Rong Ziju's, and the transitions between his sword moves were smoother. He was even slightly stronger than Xin Shuangqing.

The longsword aimed straight for Zhou Feng's left shoulder, not at his vital points.

Zuo Zimu saw it clearly: even if he managed to defeat Zhou Feng by sheer luck, he would not be able to break through the encirclement of this group.

It would be better to settle for second best. If we could capture Zhou Feng, at least we would have some leverage in negotiations.

Seeing that the sword tip of this guy had drawn a semi-circle, blocking all sides of him, Zhou Feng turned his feet and used the Lingbo Weibu (a martial arts technique) to float three feet away in the Li Gua direction, just avoiding the sharpness of that sword.

Zuo Zimu's sword grazed past Zhou Feng's robes, even slightly lifting the hem, but it didn't harm him in the slightest.

After missing his target, Zuo Zimu twisted his wrist, changing his thrust into a sweep, and used the spine of his sword to strike Zhou Feng's side. However, the latter simply turned his feet slightly clockwise and easily dodged the attack.

Zhou Feng's lips curled up slightly. This feeling of an old man teasing a child was really addictive!

Zuo Zimu gritted his teeth and unleashed seven sword strikes in quick succession, each one faster and more cunning than the last. Yet, he was still unable to make a move against Zhou Feng, who merely moved back and forth between the sword shadows using the Lingbo Weibu technique. Although he was clearly dodging, he gave off a sense of composure.

His clothes fluttered like flowing clouds, unlike Duan Yu in the original novel who was in such a disheveled state.

Seeing that Zuo Zimu had used almost all the tricks he could muster and still couldn't do anything about it.

After dodging a sword strike, Zhou Feng concentrated his internal energy into the palm of his right hand and then took a sudden step forward.

In the gap of the sword light, a fleshy palm slammed solidly into the left side of Zuo Zimu's chest, near the Tanzhong acupoint.

Zhou Feng could feel his internal energy fiercely resisting Zuo Zimu's protective internal energy just as it was about to invade Zuo Zimu's body.

The moment the two forces came into contact, the opponent's internal energy barrier began to vibrate violently, and was shattered into pieces after two or three breaths.

The next second, Zhou Feng's internal energy surged directly into Zuo Zimu's meridians, causing the latter's face to turn pale, a sweet taste to rise in his throat, and a mouthful of blood to be spat out.

Zhou Feng used the Lingbo Weibu (a martial arts technique) to sidestep and avoid the mouthful of blood, gaining a clear understanding of his current combat strength.

Zuo Zimu staggered back two steps, only managing to steady himself by touching the ground with the tip of his sword.

Looking again at the palm print on his chest, he couldn't help but smile bitterly. Before he could even wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, he cupped his hands towards Zhou Feng and said, "Whether it's your lightness skill or your internal strength, you are superior to me. I am completely convinced."

What else can we do?

He didn't even have a chance to get close to Zhou Feng, let alone grab him!

Zhou Feng withdrew his hand and moved his wrist. He could clearly feel that his internal strength had far surpassed that of Zuo Zimu.

With a slight upturn of his lips, Zhou Feng nodded to Zuo Zimu, his tone still relatively polite: "Sect Leader Zuo, I apologize for the offense."

As he spoke, he stepped forward and reached out to grab Zuo Zimu.

The latter was aware of what was about to happen, but being watched by a group of the other party's men, and being no match for them, he could only sigh and close his eyes.

Zhou Feng placed his hand on Zuo Zimu's shoulder, and activated the Absorption Technique of the Northern Darkness Divine Art, absorbing all of the opponent's internal energy into his body.

Zuo Zimu did not struggle; instead, a relieved expression appeared on his face.

Since I'm no match for the other party anyway, there's no point in struggling anymore.

Now that he has accepted his defeat and the prospect of having his inner strength drained, he no longer needs to be anxious.

After absorbing Zuo Zimu's internal energy, Zhou Feng could clearly perceive the feedback coming from his meridians, and at this time he could hold about 70% of the internal energy.

What he needs to do is continue to cultivate the Northern Darkness Divine Art and the Lingbo Steps, constantly strengthening his meridians so that his body can store more and more internal energy.

After absorbing Zuo Zimu's internal energy, Zhou Feng released his grip, letting the other man collapse to the ground. Then, he looked around and examined the Sword Lake Palace in front of him.

From an environmental perspective, this place can be described as tranquil and elegant.

Geographically, this place is easy to defend and difficult to attack, with only one mountain path leading up the mountain.

Moreover, the entire Sword Lake Palace is quite large. Although the buildings look quite old, the square in front of the palace is spacious and flat, and the blue stone hall still stands solidly, so it does not require much repair.

After organizing his thoughts, Zhou Feng asked Tie Jianguo to gather everyone together.

He stood before the special forces soldiers, cleared his throat, and said, "Jianguo, Bailang, and I will be heading down the mountain soon, so this main hall is in your care. I will leave enough supplies and weapons here, and I will return once in time. While you are supervising these people's cultivation, you can also practice your martial arts in this world. As for how far you go, that's up to you!"

"yes!"

All the special forces soldiers present had a hint of excitement in their eyes.

When they fought against the disciples of the Wuliang Sword Sect, they realized how difficult the other side was to deal with.

Internal energy not only gives the opponent extra strength, but also reaction ability and agility far exceeding that of ordinary people.

If they hadn't been armed, it would have been impossible for them to capture these Wuliang Sword Sect disciples; they might even have been captured instead.

Zuo Zimu sat leaning against the steps, his breathing still somewhat unsteady.

He wasn't stupid; he had already guessed what Zhou Feng meant by what he had just said.

This guy isn't here, but he left people to watch them cultivate, simply so they could recover their internal energy and then have it absorbed by him!

Such behavior is the greatest humiliation for their Wuliang Sword Sect!

But knowing this, what could he do?

Fight to the death, and then get killed?

It can only be said that as long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn.

As long as these people are still around, they will eventually be able to get rid of each other!

But seeing Zhou Feng preparing to leave, Zuo Zimu couldn't help but ask, "Are you really planning to come back once every six months or a year?"

Zhou Feng turned to look at him, knowing what he meant by the question, so he smiled directly at Zuo Zimu: "Sect Leader Zuo, rest assured, mere internal energy is nothing but an external thing. I will not harm anyone's life. Your martial arts foundation is still there, it's just that you've practiced it back."

"Moreover, the scenery around Sword Lake Palace is beautiful and tranquil, perfect for peaceful cultivation. I will take care of all your food, clothing, and daily necessities; you only need to focus on your martial arts! When your disciples grow old, I will also present them with a generous gift to ensure they live out their remaining years in peace!"

Zuo Zimu opened his mouth, but didn't say anything more.

Xin Shuangqing, who had fallen not far from him, curled her lips and did not say anything, but just sneered a few times.

Now, this group of people is like livestock being fattened up by the farmers at the foot of the mountain, so that the other party can come back and absorb a wave of internal energy!

Zhou Feng didn't care what they thought. After handing over the supplies he had prepared from this world to the special forces soldiers, he led Tie Jianguo, Bai Lang, and the five women down the mountain path.

When descending the mountain, Zhou Feng felt significantly lighter and more agile.

The abundant internal energy within him made every step he took feel effortless.

Moreover, the unconsciously swift movements of the Lingbo Weibu technique allowed his internal energy to circulate and be refined more and more.

"Zhou Lang...where are we going now?"

Zhao Pan'er asked softly from the side.

The historical background of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is also the Song Dynasty, so the term "official" cannot be used casually, otherwise it will still bring unnecessary trouble.

Zhou Feng didn't even bring a car from this world, because that SUV was too conspicuous!

Without using weapons of mass destruction, their strength in this world is far from sufficient.

"Let's go to the Shennong Gang at the foot of the mountain first and find someone."

"You mean... Zhong Ling?"

Zhao Pan'er tilted her head slightly and immediately thought of Zhou Feng's goal.

Not only TV series, but she also had a copy of the original novel "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" in her backpack, and the description of Zhong Ling in it really interested her.

That innocent and carefree personality, and the memory of her childhood...

Thinking of Song Yinzhang, Zhao Pan'er's face darkened further.

After so many years of being sisters, I never imagined the other person would have such thoughts, which is why we've ended up in this situation.

As Zhou Feng walked forward, he became somewhat excited.

Among Jin Yong's martial arts novels, Huang Rong is undoubtedly the most popular female character. Whether she was a little beggar when she first appeared or Aunt Guo during the Condor Heroes era, she has captivated countless readers.

But Zhou Feng still had two people he wanted to see.

One is Mu Jianping, the young princess of the Mu family in "The Deer and the Cauldron", and the other is Zhong Ling in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils".

Both girls are innocent, youthful, lovely, and exceptionally beautiful. How could anyone not like them?

Not far ahead, Zhou Feng smelled a bitter and astringent medicinal odor.

Needless to say, the group of Shennong Gang is definitely ahead!

It must be said that these Shennong Gang members are quite skillful; even though they are stationed at the foot of this mountain, they have enclosed a clearing with a wooden fence.

On that open ground, several bonfires were burning, and a group of Shennong gang members were roasting food there.

However, Zhou Feng immediately noticed a girl dressed in emerald green clothes who was tied to a thick wooden stick stuck in the ground in the open space.

She was about sixteen or seventeen years old, with a round face and big, bright eyes.

Although he was bound by ropes, there was no fear on his face; instead, there was a hint of stubbornness.

At this moment, her mouth was stuffed with a cloth, preventing her from speaking. But when she saw Zhou Feng and the others appear, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she desperately began to hum and groan!

Zhou Feng's gaze lingered on Zhong Ling's face for a moment. Jin Laocheng was right, she really does have the kind of face that makes people feel better just by seeing her, which perfectly matches the name Zhong Ling Yuxiu!

"Who goes there! This is the Shennong Gang's headquarters!"

Not only Zhong Ling noticed Zhou Feng and his group, but some of the Shennong Gang disciples also took notice of them. Immediately, everyone picked up their weapons and looked at Zhou Feng and the others with cold expressions.

Seeing that these people were about to surround them, Zhou Feng decisively waved his hand: "Attack their limbs, don't let them get close!"

Tie Jianguo and Bai Lang raised their guns instantly, the muffled sounds of their silencers echoing in unison.

The Shennong Gang members at the forefront didn't even have time to react before the bullets accurately struck their thighs and shoulders, causing them to fall to the ground.

Under Bai Lang's control, his firepower filled the gaps in Tie Jianguo's reloading time, while the enemy continued to fire during his reloading.

The two worked together, and in just over a minute, more than ten members of the Shennong Gang were lying on the ground groaning in pain.

For Tie Jianguo and his companion, shooting in this open field with no obstacles in front of them was a piece of cake; they could almost hit the target exactly where they pointed.

Finally, a middle-aged man in a black robe emerged from behind the wooden stake where Zhong Ling was bound, his face grim.

His right wrist was wrapped in a thick white cloth, and bloodstains were seeping through the cloth. He was none other than Sikong Xuan, the leader of the Shennong Gang!

This guy is ruthless. In order to stop the poison from being bitten by Zhong Ling's lightning weasel, he even cut off his own right hand!

Upon seeing the big boss appear, Zhou Feng immediately put on tactical gloves, then activated his Lingbo Weibu (a martial arts technique) at full speed and charged forward.

Before Sikong Xuan could react, Zhou Feng had already swept past him, then turned around and punched him in the back with all his might!

Sikong Xuan groaned, his body flying out like a kite with a broken string, crashing to the ground and spitting out mouthfuls of blood.

He tried to struggle to get up, but the punch to his back broke at least a few of his ribs, making his movements noticeably slower.

Tie Jianguo immediately followed and shot him with a stun gun.

White Wolf, holding a long stick, carefully lifted Sikong Xuan's robes. After confirming that the other party was not hiding any poison, he nodded to Zhou Feng.

When dealing with drug addicts like this, Zhou Feng and his team can't be too cautious, since they don't yet have a way to deal with such people.

Zhou Feng did not directly absorb the internal energy. Instead, he tested it first and found that Sikong Xuan was only refining and using poison, and there was no toxicity of any medicine in the internal energy. Only then did he feel at ease absorbing it.

However, because the other party frequently consumed pills and herbs, his internal energy was extremely mixed, and he could only absorb one or two tenths of it.

"Send them away!"

If even Sikong Xuan was like this, then the other members of the Shennong Gang were even more so.

Zhou Feng did not treat them like the disciples of the Wuliang Sword Sect, making them his meat pigs.

After all, these people are used to using drugs, and special forces soldiers can easily fall into their trap when they're not paying attention.

It's unnecessary to take such an unknown risk.

Bang bang bang!

Tie Jianguo and Bai Lang finished off the enemy with swift and decisive blows, each firing two shots to the chest and one to the head, ensuring the enemy could leave safely.

However, when he looked at Zhong Ling again, the little girl's eyes were filled with fear.

At this moment, Zhong Ling had only one thought in her mind: "It's over. I've run into a serial killer. He actually wiped out the entire Shennong Gang. Will I be killed by him too?"