Detective Conan: Birth of the Demon Child

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Wei Zhuang unleashed his full power, transforming into a black sword dragon, while Gai Nie, in his white sword dragon form, followed closely behind. The two dragons merged and joined forces to attack Li Maozhen.

"Good timing!"

Facing the black and white dragons charging towards him, a hint of excitement flashed in Li Maozhen's eyes. He transformed his hands into claws and reached out to grab the tips of the two swords.

"Ding Ding Ding"

When Li Maozhen's hands met the two swords, a crisp metallic clang rang out, and sword energy and sparks flew everywhere.

"Boom!"

Before either side could determine a winner, the city tower beneath Li Maozhen and his men collapsed and was blasted into pieces by the violent sword energy.

"Bang! Bang!"

The collapse of the city gate tower raised a cloud of dust, followed by two muffled thuds. Wei Zhuang and Gai Nie, looking somewhat disheveled, were then thrown backwards out of the dust.

"Ding! Congratulations on successfully signing in with Gai Nie. You are rewarded with a complete set of the Great Mastery Guigu Breathing Technique. You can claim it at any time."

Having just returned to Zilan Pavilion, Suzuki Seimei heard the system notification in his ear and a slight smile appeared on his lips. He silently said, "Use."

"Swish"

With a silent thought, Suzuki Seimei received the complete Ghost Valley Breathing Technique skill book, which instantly transformed into a ball of white light and merged into his body.

After Suzuki Seimei absorbed the extra skill memories in his mind, the skill level of the Ghost Valley Breathing Technique was also raised to the perfect level.

Compared to the advanced level of Guigu breathing technique, the perfect level of Guigu breathing technique is at least three times more efficient in terms of resisting poison, refining and restoring innate true qi, greatly enhancing Suzuki Seimei's combat endurance.

"We lost."

On the other side, Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang, who had finally managed to regain their footing, looked at Li Maozhen, who was unharmed and slowly emerging from the dust, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Since Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang completed their training, they have never felt so desperate and powerless.

Even during their battle with Xuan Jian three years ago, neither Gai Nie nor Wei Zhuang felt this desperate and powerless.

Although Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang were no match for Xuan Jian when fighting individually, they were enough to kill him instantly when they joined forces and used their dual swords.

But just now, Li Maozhen used his bare hands to directly block Gai Nie and the others' combined attack, which was incredibly powerful.

If it weren't for Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang's unwavering resolve, their sword hearts would probably have been shattered by Li Maozhen.

"The Guigu School's strategy of alliances and counter-alliances is indeed incredibly powerful. It's a pity that your strengths haven't reached their peak yet. I look forward to your future performances. I'll take my leave now."

As soon as Li Maozhen finished speaking, he vanished into the darkness in a blur, leaving Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang looking at each other, both somewhat bewildered.

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Watching Li Maozhen's disappearing figure, Wei Zhuang was stunned for a moment before he couldn't help but ask, "Senior brother, do you know what kind of external martial art he practices?"

"If I'm not mistaken, this person is practicing the Supreme Hardness Technique of the Wei Kingdom's Armored Sect. It is said that those who practice this technique can forge their bodies into shields and armor, making them impervious to swords and spears. At the highest level, they can even make their entire body without any weaknesses, hiding their vulnerabilities within their bodies."

Gai Nie said with a somewhat complicated expression, "However, as far as I know, only Dian Qing, the current leader of the Armored Sect, and the former General of Wei have cultivated this martial art to its highest level."

Chapter 628 A forced marriage isn't sweet, but it quenches thirst (First update, please vote)

Although Gai Nie had heard before that the Armored Sect's "Supreme Hardness Skill" was the number one defensive martial art in the world, he hadn't taken it to heart.

Because Gai Nie has more faith in the sword in his hand, even if the defensive power of the "Supreme Hardness Technique" is strong, he is confident that he can break it.

However, after fighting Li Maozhen, Gai Nie realized that he had underestimated the "Supreme Hardness Skill". This martial art is indeed the number one defensive martial art in the world.

Of course!

Both Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang are determined individuals who will not be discouraged by the outcome of a competition.

After a brief moment of shock, Gai Nie and his companions quickly adjusted their mindset and set breaking through Li Maozhen's defenses as their next goal in swordsmanship.

"By the way, senior brother, aren't you now the chief swordsmanship instructor of Qin? Since you're here, then the one from Qin..."

Gai Nie nodded slightly and said, "That's right, Young Master Shang has also come. He came to Xinzheng City to see Young Master Fei."

"Han Fei?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Zhuang's expression changed slightly, revealing a thoughtful look.

……

The sun sets in the west, and the moon rises in the east.

"Da da da……"

With the sound of hooves, a luxurious carriage slowly came to a stop in front of the General's Mansion, and Han Fei stepped out of the carriage.

Led by a servant from the general's residence, Han Fei soon met Wei Zhuang, who was sitting in the study. He asked with a smile, "General Wei, why did you call me here so urgently? Is there something you need?"

"I'd like to introduce you to a friend. Come with me!"

"friend?"

Han Fei was slightly taken aback at first, then couldn't help but move closer to Wei Zhuang and ask, "Brother Wei Zhuang, why are you being so mysterious? Who exactly do you want me to meet?"

"one……"

Wei Zhuang paused, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said, "A long-lost... friend!"

Noticing Wei Zhuang's slightly upturned lips, Han Fei suddenly had a flash of inspiration and said with a smile, "Could it be that the other member of the Ghost Valley School is already in the General's Mansion?"

???

Upon hearing this, Wei Zhuang frowned slightly and turned to look at Han Fei.

"Hehe~ Brother Wei Zhuang, aren't you curious about how I guessed it?"

Facing Wei Zhuang's puzzled and surprised gaze, Han Fei pointed to his shoes and said, "There are several scratches on your right shoe, which should be related to the sword techniques you habitually use with your right hand."

Han Fei was speaking when he reached out and picked up a small wood shaving from Wei Zhuang's clothes, shook his finger and said, "These wood shavings are from the unique nanmu wood used in the crossbeams of the border watchtower. You fought with someone there."

"..."

Seeing Han Fei's detective-like demeanor, Wei Zhuang raised an eyebrow slightly, tacitly acknowledging his reasoning.

"Your breathing is a little rapid. Someone who can make you feel this way must be a master!"

As Han Fei spoke, he leaned closer to Wei Zhuang, listened to his heartbeat, and said confidently, "Your heartbeat is strong and powerful, so it's definitely not a life-or-death struggle, but rather a friendly sparring match between two equally matched opponents."

(ー`′ー)

Listening to Han Fei's reasoned analysis, Wei Zhuang suddenly felt as if he had been seen through, and couldn't help but frown.

"Besides, I've known you for so long, and I've discovered that you are..."

Han Fei glanced at Wei Zhuang secretly and said in a very irritating tone, "It seems like you don't have any friends at all, right?"

"Crack crack crack..."

Wei Zhuang's eye twitched, and he unconsciously tightened his grip on the hilt of the Shark Tooth Sword, feeling an urge to comb Han Fei's hair.

Han Fei, however, seemed completely oblivious to the fact that Wei Zhuang was about to explode. He smugly shook his finger and said, "Therefore, the person you're taking me to see must be an old friend of yours, and you two must have a deep connection. Only your senior brother Gai Nie fits this description!"

"..."

Wei Zhuang suppressed his anger, glanced silently at Han Fei, and then walked towards the backyard on his own.

"Brother Wei Zhuang, wait for me! Are you angry?"

Seeing Wei Zhuang's somewhat embarrassed and angry back, Han Fei's face flashed with a mischievous smile of triumph, and he quickly jogged after him.

Under Wei Zhuang's guidance, Han Fei soon met Gai Nie and the current King of Qin, Ying Zheng!

The reason why Ying Zheng made a special trip to Xinzheng City to see Han Fei was because he had read Han Fei's articles and admired Han Fei's talent. He wanted to see for himself what kind of person Han Fei was.

Perhaps it was because heroes admire each other, or perhaps it was because Ying Zheng had a strong personal charm, but although it was Han Fei's first time meeting Ying Zheng, he developed a great liking for him, and the two chatted for a long time.

Ying Zheng and Han Fei started by discussing music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, then moved on to romance and nature, and finally to matters of state, as if they were kindred spirits who had known each other for a long time.

Unfortunately, Han Fei was the ninth prince of the state of Han. Unless he was willing to help the state of Qin destroy Han, he could only become friends with Ying Zheng at most.

After Ying Zheng and Han Fei finished their conversation, he watched Han Fei's departing figure and suddenly murmured to himself, "What I desire, I have never failed to obtain!"

If Ying Zheng was merely curious about Han Fei before coming to Xinzheng City, then after having a long talk with Han Fei, he truly developed the idea of ​​recruiting him to his own service.

This person is extremely talented!

Even if Ying Zheng could not recruit Han Fei to his service, he would never allow Han Fei to remain in the state of Han.

If Han Fei had succeeded to the throne of Han, then under his rule, Han would very likely have made a comeback and become a huge obstacle to Qin's unification of the world.

Under normal circumstances, Han Fei would definitely not be willing to go to Qin, but Ying Zheng could find a way to force him to go to Qin.

That is to use the survival of the entire state of Han to force Han Fei to go to Qin as a hostage.

Of the seven states, Qin is the strongest and Han is the weakest, and the two states share a border.

If Ying Zheng could simply find a reason to have the Qin army assemble on the border of Han, and then propose that Han Fei be sent to Qin as a hostage, King An of Han would certainly choose to sacrifice Han Fei in order to save the entire state of Han.

Although a forced melon may not be sweet, it is more than enough to quench thirst.

Ying Zheng knew that Han Fei would not submit so easily, but once he entered Qin as a hostage, many things would no longer be up to him.

Just as Ying Zheng was pondering how to tame Han Fei, Suzuki Seimei, who had used the "Eye Concealment" skill, silently arrived beside him and gently brushed against his thigh.

"Ding! Congratulations on successfully signing in to Ying Zheng. You are rewarded with nine strands of [Emperor's Dragon Qi], which you can claim at any time."

Upon hearing the system notification in his ear, Suzuki Seimei was slightly taken aback, then his expression suddenly changed to one of realization, and he thought to himself, "No wonder the Qin state was able to unify the world!"

Chapter 629 A Word to Awaken the Dreamer (Second Update, Please Vote)

This wasn't the first time Suzuki Seimei had received the Emperor's Dragon Aura reward from signing in; he had previously received the same reward from Han Wang An.

However, the imperial aura emanating from King Han An was clearly less than that of Ying Zheng. The difference in imperial aura between him and Ying Zheng was at least nine times, which explains why the Qin state was ultimately able to unify the world.

After receiving the sign-in reward from Ying Zheng, Suzuki Seimei did not rush to contact him and quietly left the place.

"Ding! Congratulations on successfully signing in to Yanfei. You are rewarded with a complete level Soul Dragon Soaring. You can claim it at any time."

Shortly after Suzuki Seimei left the General's Mansion, a system notification sounded in his ear, causing his expression to change slightly.