Chapter 220 Sacrifice
Yong'an Building belongs to the imperial court. It occupies a vast area and has exquisite landscaping. It is mostly used to host various grand events, to admire people or to enjoy it with the people.
Today, because Princess Yujing is here, all forces are gathered together.
The noise,
There has never been an interruption.
And at this time.
A silent silence spread forward.
As Zhou Jia walked by, it was like a silent barrier appeared out of thin air, and everyone near him subconsciously held their breath.
Some people were afraid and lowered their heads, some had eyes filled with curiosity, and many more were gnashing their teeth and angry.
Lei Batian was here.
In order to enhance Zhou Jia's status in the gang, a team of secret guards were specially given to him to clear out the vassals of Tianshui Village in the city.
After his death, the Tianhu Gang took revenge even more.
When the military is here.
He even put Zhou Jia in charge of killing the families who had a history with Zhengqitang, including many who had been wronged and wronged.
Charge into battle every day and fight at the front.
In this way, Zhou Jia's evil reputation gradually spread far and wide.
Everyone knows that Elder Zhou of the Tianhu Gang is a murderer who kills countless people with the heavy ax in his hand.
Even many of the guests in the venue today regarded him as an enemy, but they were afraid of his strength and could only grit their teeth and glare.
He didn't even dare to say a word.
The huge Yongan Building.
Because of the arrival of one person, the atmosphere suddenly became weird.
"Zhou Jia."
In an attic in the distance, Su Jiazhi's multi-star Su Su rubbed his chin and his eyes flashed:
"This person is very difficult to mess with. The three of you have been more careful recently and try not to leave Su Mansion in the past few days to avoid encountering unexpected events."
There were not many outstanding people in the previous generation of the Su family.
Except for Su E who has disappeared, only Su Su's cultivation level is in the middle stage of Black Iron. Unlike Su E, Su Su is famous for his wisdom.
Not many people know the true strength.
Opposite him, there were three people sitting, apparently three people from Killing Heaven Pavilion.
The one sitting in the middle is not Su Gun, but the man named Xu Yousun. The last woman is named Li Chunrao.
The three of them came out of the same house, experienced together, and reached a tacit understanding between life and death. After looking at each other, Su Gun said in a low voice:
"What does Uncle Six mean? Does he still dare to attack us?"
"Huh!" Li Chunrao snorted:
"Everyone knows that Senior Brother Su will take action against the Thunder Eyebrow in the near future. If something happens to us, the Tianhu Gang will be involved."
"He will never dare to take action at this time!"
"That being said." Su Su sighed lightly and said:
"But he is Zhou Jia. No one can guess what this person is thinking. If he suddenly goes crazy, it may not be impossible."
Glancing at the opposite side, he saw that the three of them were not paying attention, so he spoke again:
"You don't know something."
"Zhou Jia has a cold temperament, is cruel and murderous, and he will never have enemies. However, his enemies are often killed for no apparent reason before they have time to take action."
"No one knows when this person will start killing people."
"Well..."
"Even some members of the military died suddenly after offending him. Although there is no evidence,... you'd better be careful."
The expressions of the three of them were condensed, and their hearts gradually became solemn.
In the Beast Valley, the training ground of the Xuantian Alliance, the most disgusting and feared type of people are not the powerful ones, but lunatics.
Crazy, irrational, but also powerful.
The behavior of this kind of people can be erratic. One second they may be smiling and happy, but the next second they may turn against them and commit murder.
Zhou Jia.
In their opinion, he is such a lunatic.
"It doesn't matter."
Xu Yousun’s expression remained unchanged:
"In a few days, Elder Hong and his wife from the inner sect will pass by here. I have written a letter and the elder has promised to come to justice for my junior brother."
"At that time, I forgive Zhou Jia for not daring to act recklessly."
"That's good!" Su Su's eyes lit up.
He was not worried that Su Gun would lose to Lei Mei, but he was worried that if he won, he would be unable to leave Shi Cheng, and the Su family would also be in trouble.
With the elders of the inner sect of Xuantian Alliance here, there is no need to worry.
Even if we take a step back and the three of them are really 'missing' when they arrive, the responsibility does not lie with the Su family.
"As long as it's a fair and open competition, I'm not afraid." Su Gun said:
"At that time, please ask Uncle Liu to be a witness. If I kill my enemy, I don't need to say much. Even if I lose, I will be willing to do so."
"Haha..." Su Su laughed loudly:
"Why did Gun'er say this? With your strength, how could you lose to Lei Mei, who was just a short time ago from Hei Tie? I have long heard about the abilities of Killing Sky Pavilion."
"I heard that a martial arts wizard recently appeared in your place?"
"Not bad." Speaking of this, Li Chunrao's beautiful eyes lit up:
"Junior Brother Xing is extremely talented, especially the method that fits our lineage. Within two months of starting, he had to pass on the Seven Heaven-Slaying Book."
"You have already attained the black iron when you are less than ten years old!"
"Under ten years old?" Su Su's expression froze, and his heart was beating wildly:
"Isn't that..."
"That's right!" Su Gun nodded heavily:
"Junior Brother Xing is most likely the first Bai Yin born in the Killing Sky Pavilion lineage!"
silver!
Every silver powerhouse, regardless of life or death, will be remembered by the Dalin Dynasty.
More than three hundred years.
Only a handful of silver are produced.
Not every one of the inner sect's veins has given birth to silver. The martial arts swords of Killing Sky Pavilion are extreme, although there are many black iron peak experts.
But there has never been silver.
This time,
It's a treasure found.
Su Su's eyes flashed, and he couldn't help but feel jealous in his heart. He had worked hard to practice, and he was afraid that he had not yet enlightened when he was ten years old.
"Junior Brother Xing is indeed talented, but... his temperament is too cold." Xu Yousun frowned and spoke slowly:
"I have met him twice. He feels like a stranger and difficult to get close to. In his eyes, I am probably no more than a corpse."
"..." Su Su opened his mouth to speak, as if he noticed something, he turned his head and looked not far away:
"Brother Zhang, why don't you come over now that you're here?"
"Sorry to bother you."
The figure walked slowly, clasped his fists and raised his hands:
"I'm Zhang He, I've met a few of them."
The person who came here had a handsome appearance, his age was vague, and he was dressed in luxurious purple silk that showed restraint.
Master!
The three of them looked straight.
"Let me introduce it to you." Su Su stood up and said with a smile:
"Brother Zhang was originally from Tianshui Village. He joined my Su family not long ago as a guest. Brother Zhang's skills at splitting muscles and bones are extremely good, and his cultivation level is not inferior to mine."
"These three..."
"Brother Su, no introduction is necessary." Zhang He waved:
"The names of the three talented people from the Xuantian League's inner sect, the Killing Heaven Pavilion, are Zhang's, whom I have heard for a long time."
"Sit, sit!"
"Sit down and talk."
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When Zhou Jia went upstairs, Elder Chen, who was waiting nearby, took the initiative to greet him.
"The gang leader is in seclusion, preparing for the competition in half a month. Unfortunately, no one is optimistic about it. The people on Xiaolang Island have already prepared someone to take over the gang leader's position."
Elder Chen sighed:
"One more thing, some people from Tianshui Village have joined the Su family."
"We suspect that Su Gun came back just at this time. It was a trick of the Su family. Otherwise, it would not have been such a coincidence in timing."
As he spoke, he shook his head repeatedly.
Since Lei Batian's death, the Tianhu Gang has almost never been peaceful.
After finally confirming the position of gang leader, he made such a fuss, which the older man could no longer bear.
It's not just him.
Everyone in the Tianhu Gang has experienced ups and downs for so long, and they have already lost their morale. I am afraid that if Lei Mei loses, even if someone else takes over as the leader of the gang, it will be difficult to restore the situation.
Xiaolangdao's strength is sufficient, but there are no people who can really do things. Shicheng is afraid that the situation will happen again when Lei Batian didn't appear.
"Yeah."
Zhou Jia nodded slowly:
"What do you think, senior?"
"In my opinion, the Su family doesn't want us to settle down." Elder Chen gently stroked his beard and said:
"As long as the Tianhu Gang continues to be in chaos, the Su family can take this opportunity to gather the remaining forces of Tianshui Village one by one, as well as various large and small gangs in the city."
"After a few months, the Su family has cleaned up the mess, and even if our Tianhu Gang can regroup, things will have settled down."
"Moreover, the current gang leader is less domineering and decisive than his father. Even if he escapes this time, he may have difficulty maintaining the situation under the pressure of the Su family in the future."
"In this way..." Zhou Jia thought thoughtfully:
"There should be some involvement from the Yamen in this matter, right?"
"That's right." Elder Chen nodded:
"City Lord Ouyang is very scheming. We and the Su family have done all the bad things over the years, and all the reputation belongs to him. He can be said to be an old fox."
"Who knows that there is Ouyang Da Qingtian in Shicheng? It's a pity that the evil people are so powerful that Master Qingtian can only stay in the Yamen to retire."
As he spoke, he smiled coldly.
Many people ignored the existence of the Yamen and looked down upon the city lord.
But Ouyang Hang is a genuine late-stage black iron man. In terms of true strength, he can crush Lei Batian and dominate the Yamen.
these years.
The yamen seems not to be involved in the struggle between the various forces, but it reaps every benefit. The two families often give generous gifts in order to occupy the territory.
These.
Ouyang Hang doesn't refuse anyone who comes.
Nowadays, the Yamen has also begun to establish its authority in Shicheng. With the reputation accumulated over the years, it has won the support of many people.
"Stop anyone who comes!"
The sound of shouting interrupted the two of them.
Zhou Jia surrendered:
"Zhou Jia, a common man, was invited by the princess and came here to pay his respects."
"Yeah." The guard nodded:
"You go in, he can't."
As he spoke, he pointed at Elder Chen.
The two looked at each other, Zhou Jia shrugged, stepped forward, opened the door and entered.
In the room, City Lord Ouyang had already said goodbye and left. Only Princess Zhao Nanxu, who was dressed in fine clothes, was sitting alone. Seeing him come in, she motioned to sit down by the window.
At the same time, he stretched out his hand and pointed downwards, smiling and asking:
"Zhou Jia, do you know the following two people?"
"I've heard a little bit about it." Zhou Jia did not give in. He pulled up a chair and sat down:
"The man in Tsing Yi is nicknamed Qianyan Jushi. The technique he practices is called Mountain in the Void. The method of exercising energy is considered unique in Shicheng."
"The woman in purple came from the Wang family. The Wang family has long been ruined, but the Jade Dragon Sword passed down in the family is extremely extraordinary."
"Both of them are famous tenth-level masters and young talents in Shicheng, and they are expected to have the existence of Black Iron."
"It's indeed good." Zhao Nanxu nodded and asked casually:
"In your opinion, which one of them is better?"
Zhou Jia glanced at it and said:
"Qianyan Jushi is stronger, but it will end in a tie."
"Oh!" Zhao Nanxu raised his eyebrows:
"Why?"
"Wang Rongrong's swordsmanship is outstanding, and the Jade Dragon Sword in her palm is even a black iron mysterious weapon, but it is obviously less than a fighting one, and she cannot seize the opportunity." Zhou Jia said calmly:
"Furthermore, the basic skills she practiced are not strong. When she uses her sword skills with all her strength, her breath will be sluggish for a moment, and her sword skills will also show flaws."
"Jian Qianyan obviously saw the flaw, but showed mercy several times. In addition, some people commented that he has a kind-hearted nature, so he should not smear Wang Rongrong's face in public, and it ended in a draw."
While talking, the two people below raised their palms to collide with each other, each flying more than ten feet, and landed lightly on the ground.
"Miss Wang's swordsmanship is amazing, I admire her." Qian Yan layman said:
"How about a draw in this game?"
"..." Wang Rongrong was obviously unwilling, but knew that she had no chance of winning. If she continued to fight, she would only lose face. She could only nod with a cold face:
"That's fine!"
"We had a tie."
“Pa…pa…”
Upstairs, Zhao Nanxu tapped his palms and praised the music:
“Good eyesight!”
With her cultivation and realm, she could also tell who was stronger and who was weaker among the two people below, but it was impossible for her to be like Zhou Jia, who could see clearly with just a glance.
This has nothing to do with cultivation or strength, only the realm of martial arts.
It's obvious.
Zhou Jia's understanding of martial arts is by no means ordinary.
Reality.
A few months ago, Zhou Jia couldn't tell clearly. He could only analyze the probability of victory or defeat between the two based on past experience, but could not understand the specific details.
now.
After several times of enlightenment by Tian Huixing, he understood all the martial arts. One method can be used to master all methods. Although his cultivation strength has not increased, his vision has improved by leaps and bounds.
Just like the former Master Yanfa, he himself is only black iron, but even the strong men of silver want to call him master.
However, we must also keep in mind the lessons of our predecessors.
Although enlightenment and Taoism are good, they cannot directly improve one's own cultivation. Just like Master Yanfa, although his martial arts realm is transcendent, his cultivation is not high.
He even wore out his physical body due to too much mental exertion, and died early before his seventy-year-old.
Zhou Jia didn't want to end up like this.
One's own cultivation is the foundation.
"I'm Tongguan, I wonder if any of my friends would like to give me some advice?"
While he was talking, another person jumped out from the courtyard below. This person was short in stature, holding a large meteor hammer, and his brows showed a sharp look.
"I'll do it!"
A man rushed out with a stick, and without saying a word, he swung his stick to cover him.
Everyone knew that the princess was here today, so they naturally wanted to perform well. It was also good to look familiar. For a while, the two people below showed off their unique skills and fought brilliantly.
"The Tong family's meteor hammer, the eighty-one way up to the sky stick." Zhou Jia's eyes flashed, and the changes in the moves of the two people below naturally appeared in his mind:
"The meteor hammer is both strong and soft. It has two heavy hammers for attacking from a distance and defending at close range. There are spikes on the top of the hammer, weighing hundreds of kilograms. When it is swung, it is unstoppable. Its power is extraordinary."
"The Qingtian Stick is also known as the Life and Death Stick. It has three inches of life and seven feet of death. It is held between life and death. It can be used to strike back with force and gain the advantage. When matched with the footwork, it is exquisite within a few feet."
"Okay!"
With a light compliment, he said calmly:
"Both of them are equal in life and death. This is a martial arts competition. The meteor hammer has a greater chance of winning, but the sky-raising stick has a profound foundation and is easier to achieve black iron."
He doesn't talk much, but every comment he makes is sharp and goes to the point.
Zhao Nanxu was confused at first and didn't know why. After being enlightened by him, he suddenly realized it. It was like looking at the sun through the clouds, everything was in his eyes.
This feeling of being in control made her beautiful eyes brighten, and she wished Zhou Jia could say more.
The people fighting below changed, and various martial arts were performed in sequence.
Soft whip, long knife, sword, bare hands...
But no matter what kind of martial arts, or even the original skills, the fundamentals remain unchanged. Zhou Jia, who has perfected the Five Thunder Ax Techniques, glanced at him and whipped out two sentences casually.
This also made Zhao Nanxu's beautiful eyes sparkle and her mood stirred.
"I once heard someone say that Master Yanfa back then could tell the origin of that person's martial arts skills just by watching them fight, and even gave them some tips to improve them to the next level."
"I thought it was just a rumor."
"It seems now..."
She looked deeply at Zhou Jia and said:
"Only then did we know that there really are such gods and men in the world."
"The princess has given you too much praise." Zhou Jia bowed his head:
"I don't dare to take this praise seriously. I just saw more, and I can't compare with the Holy Buddha."
As he spoke, he frowned slightly and glanced sideways at an attic below. In the attic, Su Su was raising a glass to himself. (End of chapter)