Chen Ping'an returned home early from his Squad Leader duties and enjoyed a delicious meal with Chen Er'ya.
The dinner was prepared by the housekeeper and was both tasty and incredibly rich.
With Chen Ping'an's current income, affording a lavish meal was effortless.
Sufficient food and nourishment were essential to support his martial Dao Cultivation.
The siblings chatted as usual for a while, then Chen Ping'an began to Cultivate the Golden Bell Cover.
The Golden Bell Cover Cultivates both internal and external aspects, requiring Chen Ping'an's complete focus and bated breath during each Cultivation session.
+1.
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During the Cultivation process, streams of Cultivation experience continuously emerged.
Finally, reaching a certain Realm, Chen Ping'an slowly concluded his Cultivation.
After practicing the Golden Bell Cover, he did not enter the house as usual; instead, he put on a black tight-fitting shirt and went straight out the door.
He had already informed Chen Er'ya when he called her for dinner, so there was no need for further notification.
Flower Thief, Zuo Wumei!
A sharp glint flashed in Chen Ping'an's eyes.
As long as Zuo Wumei was alive, he remained a hidden danger. The opponent was in the dark, and he was in the light.
Chen Ping'an disliked this feeling intensely.
Tonight, he would go out and wait for him outside.
It would be fine if Zuo Wumei didn't come, but if he did... Hmph hmph...
If he guessed correctly, Zuo Wumei would likely appear again tonight.
There were two possibilities: one was to go to Tian Fuliang's house again, and the other was to come to his house.
During the day, he learned a lot about Zuo Wumei. He had a certain understanding of Zuo Wumei's character. The reason Zuo Wumei had not left Weishui County City for so long was partly due to the city gate's strict lockdown, and partly, he was probably trying to establish his prestige.
In Nanquan Lane, if he wanted to establish his prestige, finding him or Tian Fuliang was the best choice.
Compared to Tian Fuliang, on the surface, he seemed more like a soft persimmon, easier to deal with.
Dressed in black, Chen Ping'an lay in a corner of the rooftop, observing his surroundings.
From his angle, he could clearly observe the situation around his own courtyard. If Zuo Wumei came, he would definitely be exposed within his line of sight.
The moonlight was dim, and Chen Ping'an controlled his breathing, pressing his body tightly against the rooftop tiles, hidden in the shadows. If one didn't look carefully, they wouldn't notice anything unusual.
Time passed bit by bit, and the night grew deeper.
Chen Ping'an showed great patience, quietly waiting for the person to arrive.
He waited until dawn.
Zuo Wumei didn't come?
A hint of doubt arose in Chen Ping'an's heart, and he flipped down from the eaves.
"Did he go to Tian Fuliang's house instead?"
......
When Chen Ping'an reported for duty, he inquired and found that there had been no sign of Zuo Wumei last night.
"Did I guess wrong?"
Chen Ping'an felt suspicious.
But no matter what, Zuo Wumei had to die, otherwise, he would not feel at ease.
Throughout the day, Chen Ping'an left the Zhenfu Division and moved around Nanquan Lane, searching for traces of Zuo Wumei.
All the Yamen Runners in Nanquan Lane were also busy, searching house to house for information.
However, there was no new discovery until he finished his shift.
"Where did this Zuo Wumei hide?"
"Did he already leave?"
Chen Ping'an was somewhat unsure.
However, without definite news, he still felt uneasy. That night, he still hid on the rooftop, secretly observing his surroundings.
Now, his Qi and Blood were full, and his spirit was vigorous, so not sleeping for a day or two was not a big problem.
Night deepened.
Just as Chen Ping'an thought Zuo Wumei wouldn't come tonight either, he saw a dark figure moving through the rooftops in the distance.
"He's here!"
Chen Ping'an's expression tensed.
The dark figure's speed was extremely fast, and his movements were extremely graceful as he swayed.
"What excellent lightness skill."
Chen Ping'an couldn't help but praise in his heart.
The dark figure was getting closer and closer to his location, and it looked like he was heading towards his courtyard.
"Seeking death!"
Chen Ping'an was already prepared. As soon as the dark figure approached, he would strike decisively and directly kill him on the spot.
At Qi Blood Sixth Stage Perfection, he had enough confidence.
Chen Ping'an's hand was already gripping a Flying Locust Stone.
Whoosh!
However, the dark figure's form suddenly changed slightly and did not fly as Chen Ping'an had expected.
"He found me!"
Almost instinctively, Chen Ping'an's body, like a flexible bow, sprang up from the ground.
Bang!
The rooftop beneath Chen Ping'an suddenly exploded, sending tiles flying.
A method similar to the Flying Locust Stone!
Chen Ping'an immediately recognized the dark figure's technique.
"Oh, your reaction isn't slow."
The dark figure was a little surprised.
His move was extremely concealed; ordinary Qi Blood Realm martial artists wouldn't be able to react.
"Who are you?"
"That's what I should be asking you!"
Chen Ping'an stood on the rooftop, looking at the dark figure from a distance.
"Who are you, you little rat, don't you dare report your name!"
The dark figure laughed; he was no Jianghu novice. The opponent was ostensibly asking for his name, but in reality, he was making noise to attract others' attention.
"Playing clever! It's meaningless."
The dark figure snorted coldly, moved his body, and leaped towards the courtyard below.
The person who came was indeed Zuo Wumei.
Because he had already alerted the enemy, he deliberately rested for a night. After striking tonight, once successful, he would flee far away.
He hadn't expected that there would be someone waiting outside. From the looks of it, he had some skills.
But what did it matter?
He would directly abduct Chen Ping'an's younger sister; what could the other party do to him?
"Get out of my way!"
Chen Ping'an did not Cultivate any lightness Cultivation Technique. Seeing Zuo Wumei trying to go to his house, he leaped down from the rooftop like a Vajra, the wind whistling, and landed heavily on the ground.
So fierce?
Zuo Wumei was startled.
In an instant, he judged that this was a formidable man with impressive martial Dao Realm.
However, Zuo Wumei had made his way through life by risking his life. In just an instant, he reacted, his blade instantly drawn from his waist, its momentum condensed, striking directly at Chen Ping'an's location.
Almost at the same time, Chen Ping'an's sharp hundred pattern blade also unsheathed.
Swish swish swish!
Blade light flickered, and the two clashed.
"What a fast blade!"
Chen Ping'an was slightly surprised.
The opponent's blade speed was even faster than his Perfection-level Gongmen Thirteen Blades.
Qi Blood Sixth Stage!
It wasn't just Chen Ping'an who was surprised, but Zuo Wumei as well. He hadn't expected a man to suddenly appear outside, and he was even a martial arts master of the Qi Blood Sixth Stage!
There was a Qi Blood Sixth Stage martial arts master in Nanquan Lane?
A hint of doubt flashed in Zuo Wumei's mind.
However, now was clearly not the time for doubt. The opponent's blade light flickered, and his blade movements changed smoothly. Although still not as good as his own blade technique, it clearly showed extremely deep attainment.
Zuo Wumei quickly made a judgment.
He absolutely could not defeat the opponent's martial Dao combat power in a short time.
"Don't linger in battle, go!"
Zuo Wumei's figure flickered, and he decisively made his decision.
Their battle had already caused a commotion. If the fight dragged on, the situation would be unfavorable for him. Zuo Wumei very decisively chose to retreat.
The reason Zuo Wumei had lived so long was not without cause.
It's just a pity...
Consecutive failures twice, whom did he offend!
The first time, Qi and Blood Fifth Stage, he could still understand, after all, it was at the Squad Leader's house. But this second time, a Qi Blood Sixth Stage master appeared out of nowhere. Who could he complain to about this?
Damn it...
"Where are you running to!"
Zuo Wumei wanted to leave, but Chen Ping'an naturally couldn't let him escape.
Whoosh!
Zuo Wumei's lightness skill was impressive, and with a few leaps, he had already covered a considerable distance.
Fortunately, although Chen Ping'an was not proficient in lightness skill, he held a Flying Locust Stone in his hand, occasionally interfering with the opponent, barely managing to maintain the distance.
The two, one fleeing and one chasing, quickly passed through two streets.
Upon reaching a corner of an alley, Zuo Wumei suddenly stopped.
He slowly turned around, looked at Chen Ping'an, who had already caught up, and a cold sneer appeared on his lips.
"How is it? Are you satisfied with the burial ground I found for you?"
The alley was secluded, perfect for destroying bodies and traces.
As a former Internal Energy master, Zuo Wumei naturally had a few killer moves.
Just right, he had rested for a day yesterday, and his injuries had recovered a bit, just enough to use one of his trump card techniques.
This move, below Internal Energy, was a near-certain death!
The opponent was bound to die!