Chapter 240 - Clever as You
Chapter 240 of "Red Heart Patrols the Sky" opens showing developments: Jiang Wang erupted with all his might, creating an opening with his thorny crown-enhanced Tiger... Keep reading!
Jiang Wang erupted with all his might, creating an opening with his thorny crown-enhanced Tiger Binding technique.He slew the Bone Taoâs twelve-faced Pig Bone among them with three swords.
Turing around, he leapt forward with his sword, severing Hu Shaomengâs five fingers with one strike.
Biqiongâs heart skipped a beat, watching those five sharp streams near, her own cultivation in chaos, powerless to dodge for the moment.
And then, Jiang Wang descended from the sky, standing in front of Hu Shaomeng.
This scene reminded her of many years ago, the delicate yet powerful silhouette of her older sister.
Hu Shaomeng cried out in agony only once before silencing himself, suppressing his pain with immense willpower.
He had lost.
A disastrous defeat!
He not only lost the Hu familyâs thirty years of business opportunities but also the treasures that he had painstakingly schemed for.
He was very clear in his mind.
That sword strike just now, had he not retreated quickly, what would have been severed was not just five joints, but his entire arm.
Jiang Wangâs sword, as if it came out of nowhere.
Even if it happened again, he was not sure he could catch or avoid it.
Damn it!
Werenât those the twelve bone faces of Bone Tao?
How could they die so quickly!
His head was drenched in cold sweat from pain, his heart filled with rage, but he didnât utter a single harsh word, only activating an illusion technique to conceal his tracks.
Jiang Wang casually pulled out a mirage bead and tossed it to Biqiong.
âSee if heâs still there?â
With the power of the mirage bead, even though Biqiong couldnât defeat Hu Shaomeng in illusions, detecting his presence was not a problem.
After focusing for a moment, Biqiong bit her lip and shook her head, âHeâs escaped.â
Perhaps Hu Shaomeng still harbored the thought of seizing an opportune moment, but when Jiang Wang unhesitatingly threw out the mirage bead, he knew he had no chance.
If he didnât escape now, he might not be able to at all.
With Hu Shaomeng gone, his Dao Technique naturally dissolved.
The torrential chains shattered, and the illusion disappeared.
Su Xiuhang leapt up and caught the Azure Dragon Cloud Sheep that was in the air.
Upon capturing the Azure Dragon Cloud Sheep, it shrank instantaneously from the size of a half-person to the size of an infantâs fist, still bouncing back and forth in Su Xiuhangâs hand.
âWhat a great item!â
Feeling the pure Wooden Tao aura emanating from the Azure Dragon Cloud Sheep, Su Xiuhang felt invigorated.
Even the stifled feeling that Hu Shaomeng had been imposing on him completely vanished.
Such a treasureâŚ
But then he turned and saw Jiang Wang.
Jiang Wangâs gaze was very calm.
âUhâŚâ
Su Xiuhang seriously looked at the five fingers on the ground, then thought about the huge and monstrous Pig Bone face outside the mine siteâs gate, and also considered the Qi Royal Familyâs legendary poison within him, the dreadful Purification of Heaven and Earth, Total ExtinctionâŚ
He held out the Azure Dragon Cloud Sheep with both hands, presenting it to Jiang Wang, âMy lord, I have not disappointed your trust!â
Jiang Wang, of course, did not hesitate to take the Azure Dragon Cloud Sheep from him.
He immediately felt a sense of relief throughout his body, as if even his Four Spirits Body Refinement Azure Dragon chapter, which had been perfected for a long time, could take another step further.
Of course, these were just illusions at the moment, sensations brought on by the pure Wooden Tao aura of the Azure Dragon Cloud Sheep.
Jiang Wang held the Azure Dragon Cloud Sheep, not immediately playing with it, but turning to look at Xizi Chu approaching rapidly from the sky with his robe fluttering.
Xizi Chu landed within the mine site, looking around and quickly understanding the outcome.
His eyes fell on the Azure Dragon Cloud Sheep, frolicking in Jiang Wangâs palm and instantly narrowed.
Coming from East King Valley, he desperately needed such Wooden Tao artifacts.
If he could get his hands on this treasure, it would save him at least ten years of effort!
ButâŚ
Before leading the Pig Bone face to the Hu Clan Mine Site, he had fought with it, not fully exerting himself, but he knew the opponent was no weakling.
Who would dare to call the twelve bone faces of Bone Tao weak?
Now, its body and bones were all gone.
Having covertly fought against Hu Shaomeng for years, although he had always suppressed him, he knew well the strength of that man.
And now, he was nowhere to be seen.
His own family elder, also a genuine Tenglong Realm Cultivation Level holder, had perished.
Just how strong was this Jiang Wang?
If he gathered all of the Xi Familyâs forces, could they surround and kill him here?
Afterwards, could they ensure that no word got out?
As he was still weighing his options, Jiang Wang had already cast a smile that was not quite a smile towards him.
With the Azure Dragon Cloudburst Sheep casually in hand, Jiang Wang asked, âWhat brings Young Master Xi here?â
âCould it beâŚâ he shook the little green sheep in his hand: âyou also seek to claim the treasures of the Zhong Xuan Family?â
Clip-clop, clip-clop.
Just as he was speaking, the sound of horse hooves striking the ground.
The elite squad of the Jia City Guard Army arrived on horseback, 23 riders in total.
Each of them fierce, with swords ready and horses at the ready, awaiting Xizi Chuâs command.
Jiang Wangâs expression remained unchanged; he did not even glance at these men, only staring at Xizi Chu, waiting for his answer.
That brief moment felt incredibly protracted.
Everyone else couldnât help but hold their breath and focus, waiting to see if there would be a battle or peace.
It was Jiang Wang and Xizi Chu themselves who seemed most composed.
âWhat nonsense you speak,â Xizi Chu said with a wry smile.
âI came in pursuit of the criminal with the pig bone face, who hails from the Bone Tao and has committed heinous crimes in Jia City.
As one charged with guarding this land, I cannot shirk my duty.â
âIn that case, you all may leave,â Jiang Wang said slowly.
âHe has already died by my sword.â
âAh.
Truly a cause for celebration!â Xizi Chu bowed graciously.
âOn behalf of all of Jia City, I thank you, Envoy!â
âItâs nothing,â Jiang Wang waved his hand nonchalantly.
âSend the reward offered by the authorities for this man to my mine site later on.â
Even for someone as well-connected as Xizi Chu, he couldnât help but stiffen at the remark.
âCertainly!â
With that, he promptly left with his elite men.
He feared that if he stayed any longer, he wouldnât be able to resist fighting for the Azure Dragon Cloudburst Sheep.
After all, with so many people in the Xi Family, he did not dare to risk their lives in a gamble.
âMaster,â Su Xiuhang whispered as he sidled up, looking utterly sycophantic: âAfter all, the Xi Family rules Jia City, with unfathomable resources.
Werenât you afraid just now that he might actually turn hostile?â
âClever people always overthink things.
Since he did not strike immediately upon arrival, he wonât strike at all,â
Jiang Wang replied offhandedly, then suddenly took a step back, eyeing Su Xiuhang warily: âWhat are you trying to do, getting this close?â
âThatâŚâ Su Xiuhang wrung his hands, looking somewhat embarrassed: âWith the pig from the Bone Tao dead, and the Azure Sheep treasure now yours, could it beâŚâ
Jiang Wang fell silent for a moment.
Having dealt with Zhongxuan Sheng for so long, his skin had gradually thickened, but at this moment, he also couldnât help feeling a bit embarrassed.
âIâm a man of my word.
Youâre free to leave.â
âMhm, mhm, mhm, Masterâs promises are as solid as gold, a man of his word, known and respected by all!â Su Xiuhang nodded obsequiously, his smile ingratiating: âBut about the poison in my bodyâŚ?â
âThereâs no poison in your body.â
âMaster, donât joke around⌠Iâm faint-hearted, I canât handle the torment,â
Jiang Wang: ââŚâ
He found himself caught in a paradox: the poison he had fabricated indeed could not be detected by any medical practitioner, for it didnât exist.
But conversely, no doctor could prove its nonexistence either.
What was so-called nonexistence might simply be undetectable.
âYouâre too clever, thereâs nothing you donât see through,â
Jiang Wang said, then with a use of Path Origin and a bit of Wooden Tao energy, he patted Su Xiuhangâs shoulder gently, dispersing the energy into his body.
âIâve given you the antidote.â
Su Xiuhang suddenly felt a stoppage in his body followed by a release, and it felt incredibly refreshing.
He couldnât help but laugh, âOf course!
How could someone who has roamed the world for so many years like myselfâŚâ
His laughter cutting off abruptly, he leapt back several steps, âIf the poisonâs gone, why should I waste words with you?
You dared to toy with your Uncle Su, kid, you just wait!â
After dropping his threats, he turned tail and ran.
In the blink of an eye, he was out of sight.