People in the Qin Dynasty, entertained during the Warring States period

Cao Ze and Shen Leping clashed instantly.

Shen Leping was extremely surprised at this moment.

You should know that he has been practicing his movement techniques for more than 20 years, and his speed is much faster than most half-step grandmasters.

His younger brother, through a secret technique, achieved a speed approaching his own.

"If you can overcome today's difficulties, young brother, you will surely soar to great heights."

Shen Leping was filled with emotion.

As the leader of the Net of Demons and Monsters, he knew too many secrets and had seen too many people.

There are very few people like Cao Ze who are so loyal and righteous, who dare to fight to the death without losing their composure, and who are not afraid of death.

Those who survived were all renowned talents who had made their names known throughout the seven kingdoms.

Seeing that Shen Leping intended to drag things out, Cao Ze knew he couldn't hold out much longer.

He decisively used all his internal energy.

"Thunder Magic: Northern Azure Pool!"

Shen Leping's movements slowed slightly, his expression became solemn, and his internal energy and life force were being slowly devoured.

No wonder those three top-tier subordinates were instantly killed.

Cao Ze's eyes flashed slightly, he clapped his hands together, gritted his teeth and shouted, "Palm Thunder!"

Countless Yin Thunder Forces gathered in Cao Ze's palm, and without the slightest hesitation, he launched a fierce attack on Shen Leping.

Normally, Shen Leping could easily dodge, but now Cao Ze used two secret techniques in succession. His internal strength was no weaker than that of a first-class master, and his speed was no less than his own, so Shen Leping had no choice but to take the hits head-on.

"Swift Wind Palm!"

Just as Shen Leping was about to exchange a blow with Cao Ze, his expression changed drastically: "Not good!"

"Wandering Earthworm Thunder!"

Cao Ze's other hidden weapon, the worm-shaped lightning bolt, instantly struck Shen Leping, who had been hit.

Shen Leping finally understood why Cao Ze had clapped his hands together. The palm thunder on the surface was just a feint; the real killing move was the worm thunder hidden under his other hand.

Shen Leping had no time to think it over; he had to choose the lesser of two evils.

He dodged Cao Ze's hidden worm-shaped lightning bolt, but was struck squarely by Cao Ze's palm lightning, spitting out a mouthful of blood that flew everywhere before collapsing heavily to the ground.

Cao Ze laughed loudly: "Shen Leping, you've lost!"

Shen Leping braced himself with one hand on the ground and the other on his chest, and said with a wry smile, "I was careless."

He admitted that he had underestimated Cao Ze.

If it weren't for his exceptional agility, Cao Ze's enhanced strength from the secret technique wouldn't have lasted, and he might already be seriously injured.

Cao Ze felt an unbearable tearing sensation gradually spreading throughout his body.

His gaze was deep and somber.

Fortunately, it involves cultivating both body and spirit, and there is also a golden light mantra attached to the surface of the body for reinforcement.

Otherwise, after injuring Shen Leping, he would probably bleed to death before he could even run a hundred meters.

Therefore, it seems that we need to reduce the potential risks of desperately using the art of revitalization.

Either his Yin Five Thunders can be mastered, or his Golden Light Mantra can be further improved, allowing him to shrink into his body and protect his internal organs and the entire body, just like the Old Celestial Master.

But no matter which one it is, it is no easy task. At the very least, it requires opening up all the meridians in the body, establishing a large internal circulation, and becoming a top-notch master.

Cao Ze glanced at Shen Leping. After this incident, he would have to take Jing Ni to uncover the Luo Wang's stronghold in Handan and find an opportunity to kill this guy.

After four or five breaths, he rushed out of the main street where Qingpingju was located.

The golden light on his body seemed to flow, like a golden lightning bolt moving horizontally across the flat ground.

He glanced into the distance and saw the understated yet luxurious Feixue Pavilion.

The city guards here continue their patrols as before.

Because of the commotion, when Cao Ze appeared on the main street where Feixue Pavilion was located, more than a dozen city guards rushed over.

For Jing Ni's safety, Cao Ze let out a long howl, "Assassination by the Net!"

The sound was deafening, alarming all the city guards on the entire street.

Having just injured and shaken off Xuan Jian, Jing Ni stood atop a high building and watched Cao Ze break free from Shen Leping and rush towards Fei Xue Pavilion. She breathed a sigh of relief. In an instant, she vanished from her spot to search for Li Wu.

Shen Leping turned over and got up, watching Cao Ze leave helplessly.

After a brief moment of thought, he quickly turned back.

After discovering that the remaining two assassins had been deactivated and that no one was in the courtyard, they disappeared into the night, searching for Xuan Jian, who had gone mad somewhere.

Meanwhile, Cao Ze, on the other end, did not let his guard down after realizing that Shen Leping was not around.

So as not to let Guo Kai bribe the city guards to lure him into a trap.

The only people he can trust now are Ya Fei and Xue Nu.

Cao Ze decisively smashed down the gate of Feixue Pavilion and broke into it.

In that instant, the golden light on his body shattered.

He was panting heavily, his heart was pounding, and his eyes were bloodshot, making him look ferocious.

The aftereffects of the revitalization technique, as well as the aftereffects of stimulating the Baihui and Shenting acupoints, came one after another, making him feel like he could collapse at any moment.

Until he saw Ya Fei and Xue Nu appear, their figures constantly shifting and overlapping before his eyes, Cao Ze stopped controlling his body and let it slowly tilt to the ground.

He believed that Ya Fei and Xue Nu truly loved him and that nothing unexpected would happen.

"Cao Ze!"

The Snow Maiden's pretty face turned deathly pale. She took a graceful, swift step and caught Cao Ze, who was about to fall. She was extremely flustered.

It was only the time it takes for an incense stick to burn!

How could a person become like this!

Ya Fei stopped the dozens of city guards who were surrounding her.

He shouted, "What's going on?"

A young officer respectfully said, "Your Highness, we came here because we heard someone roaring and trying to assassinate us."

Unable to fathom the situation, Ya Fei glanced at Cao Ze's miserable appearance and said, "You all go and search for the assassins. This matter is none of your concern."

"Well... okay."

The young general was a minor nobleman in Handan City. Unable to offend the princess, he could only lead his men to search other places.

With a flick of her jade-like hand, Consort Ya took out a lustrous pill and stuffed it into Cao Ze's mouth.

This is a healing medicine she made using Tian Shan snow fungus, century-old ginseng, and other ingredients. It melts in the mouth and has remarkable effects on both internal and external injuries.

Even if it's just a breath left, it can keep them afloat.

Ya Fei calmly said, "Xue'er, quickly carry him to my room to apply medicine."

Xue Nu picked up Cao Ze around the waist and quickly followed Ya Fei to Ya Fei's house.

Ya Fei said, "Tear his clothes."

Without thinking twice, the Snow Woman quickly used scissors to cut off Cao Ze's blood-stained clothes.

When Xue Nu saw the cuts on Cao Ze's body, as if slashed by a knife, with blood flowing out from time to time, her eyes immediately turned red, and she forced back her tears.

Following Sister Yafei's advice, she carefully wiped Cao Ze's body with a silk cloth.

Ya Fei placed her jade-like fingers on Cao Ze's wrist, her brows furrowed.

"His internal energy is currently in disarray. The injuries to his body are not caused by external forces, but rather seem to be caused by the backlash of internal energy. Strange, could it be that he used some forbidden technique?"

The Snow Maiden had already stained five basins of water red with silk cloth, and her voice trembled slightly as she said, "Sister Ya Fei..."

Ya Fei shook her head slightly. "The situation is not optimistic."

Then her tone changed slightly, a faint smile appearing on her face, "But whether she can regain her former vitality depends on whether you can take good care of her, Xue'er."

She had already examined him. Although Cao Ze looked terrible, he was fine internally. In the martial arts world, his injuries wouldn't even be considered serious.

With her effective medicine, I recovered most of the time in just two or three days.

Snow Maiden was taken aback; it turned out that Sister Yafei was trying to scare her.

She gently pursed her red lips, carefully applying the wound medicine to Cao Ze, and murmured to herself, "I will."

Ya Fei smiled gently. She could tell that Xue'er was truly in love this time, and it couldn't be faked.

If Xue'er can resolve her inner conflict, then the lovers will eventually be together.

Should she tell Cao Zexue'er about her past and her unresolved issues beforehand...?

It seems better for Xue'er to confide in Cao Ze about this herself.

Inside Handan City, Jing Ni, wielding the Jing Ni Sword, moved swiftly through the city.

She paid a price to shake off Xuan Jian, and after seeing Cao Ze break into Fei Xue Pavilion from a distance, she went to look for Li Wu.

Using some special methods, Jingni quickly found Liwu, who was cautiously moving around in the dark.

"Jing Ni?"

Li Wu was first surprised, then delighted, "Where's Cao Ze?"

Seeing that Xiao Yan'er was alright and still asleep, Jing Ni breathed a sigh of relief.

"He's entered Feixue Pavilion, he should be fine. Let's wait for news."

Li Wu nodded. She and Jing Ni both knew that Cao Ze frequently visited Fei Xue Ge and had a good relationship with the mistress of Fei Xue Ge, Ya Fei.

As for how good their relationship was, neither she nor Jingni cared much.

Her goal was clear: to live a life of luxury with Cao Ze and escape his clutches as soon as possible.

As for Jingni, as long as Cao Ze can give Xiaoyan a safe home, she can tolerate all of Cao Ze's good and bad qualities.