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âI donât think itâs a pity! If itâs indeed a superpower fairy weapon, though it canât help me to advance my cultivation, then itâs still something worth celebrating!â Zhou Bao directly put it into the space dividing the two boundaries with his eyes squinting gradually. âAbout the fairy weapon, we can talk about it later. The most important thing, for now, is to find out who wants to kill me on earth. Ten Level Eight experts altogether set up a sword formation! Itâs absolutely a deadly situation to a Level Seven expert!â
Thinking of wounds he had got in the sword formation, Zhou Bao bit his teeth tightly. An ordinary man surely could not gather so many Level Eight experts. Honestly, until now he could not figure out who has a strong power to despatch ten Level Eight experts and one Pure Yang Celestial Device.
Even those millennial families might not have such power. Probably it might be the Three Great Sects or Kunlun Mountain.
Right! Kunlun Mountain!
Most likely it is the Kunlun Mountain to do so!
Ten Level Eight experts and one Pure Yang Celestial Device! Only an influence reaching at the level like Tian Long Taoism or Kunlun Mountain might manage to do it. But, was it really the Kunlun Mountain?
Zhou Bao was still very suspicious. Kunlun Mountain didnât have a good relationship with him. Besides, together with Wang She, he grabbed them a Pure Yang Celestial Device. But, did they really have such strength?
Zhou Bao showed his deep suspicion! After all, there were ten Level Eight experts!
If Kunlun Mountain did have a power as strong as this, they must do something in the war of conquering the Northern Yuan, let the Kunlun Master alone stay in Kunlun Mountain because of the threat from Tian Long Taoism.
Thatâs why Zhou Bao was so suspicious!
How about the Three Great Sects of the Jin?
Tian Long Taoism had no reason to set such a trap! Neither did the Sect of Flame! Anyway, as long as Prince Xiaoming functioned in the Sect of Flame, such a thing wouldnât happen! Then Mingyi School might be the suspect. From the very beginning, Zhou Bao did not work well with the Mingyi School. However, did Mingyi School have the strength to despatch such a group of experts? If they did have, was it necessary to make such a serious situation in terms of the relationship between himself and the Mingyi School? It was hard to believe that Mingyi School would despatch such a power to attack him!
âSo, who could it be? Who attached great importance to me?â Zhou Bao thought secretly, squinting his eyes gently.
âBuddy, itâs useless to think aimlessly!â Green Spirit said coldly.
âYouâre right. Iâd benefit nothing from this aimless thought. Iâd better go home and have a check!â Zhou Bao was astonished and then turned into a gold streamer, flying directly to Yunzhou!
After he left for a long while, at the position where he stood, a bare head bumped out. His face showed that he was at young age. He gazed at the disappearance of Zhou Bao with a complex look and muttered twice bitterly!
âZhou Bao, Yunzhou Zhoubao, what a tough guy! His cultivation and his fighting capability must be far beyond the Level Nine experts. That black flame was stronger than any of Internal Qi I knew. Maybe he has reached the so-called Genuine Soul Level. What on earth was Zhou Baoâs background? He should have a strong Internal Qi with such good quality. Even the Sect Leader wonât reach this level before he cultivates to Mysterious Realm. This news must be spread out and I need to inform all my fellows and ask them to stop all the actions aiming to Zhou Bao. Otherwise, theyâll lose!â The bare head man thought. He made a decision at last with a strange and unsteady expression. Burying his head in the soil, and he disappeared.
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As Zhou Bao expected, when he came back to Zhou Mansion in Qingyang Market in a hurry, his father was in good health and lived very well. Because of Zhou Baoâs back, the Zhou Mansion got themselves into a mess. Looking at Zhou Bao who was absent, brought great benefits to the whole family, Old Zhou apparently felt very excited. Since Zhou Bao was always in a rush, he didnât talk too much with Old Zhou except several simple greetings. He also asked whether something abnormal happened at home. All the feedbacks from Old Zhou seemed very normal. As to that letter-delivery guy, after Zhou Baoâs detailed description, someone finally recalled. He was a far-related relative of the Zhouâs. He came to the Zhouâs for help. But when the people went to his house they found no one. Zhou Bao was in a terrible mood and he refused all his families invitation and went back to his territory immediately.
Obviously, it must be a plot specifically to Zhou Bao, and the plotter was very cautious. Before his success, he neither startle anyone nor leave any trace.
The only clue now was the letter-delivery guy. Thatâs why Zhou Bao went back rapidly. He was afraid that the guy might be killed by someone.
Unfortunately, though he had already made his best, he still faced a corpse lying before him when he arrived at his territory.
âHe didnât come around since he was fainting. When the person who brought the meal came, his body was found stiffened. But strangely, he seemed not to be poisoned.â Jiang Xiao wore an awkward expression. He just thought that the guy was too tired to die. However, Zhou Bao came back hurriedly at dawn time, which made him realize that there was something wrong. As expected, upon Zhou Baoâs arrival, he went to see that guy.
âNot to be poisoned? Then whatâs the reason?â With a dark look, Zhou Bao spread a strong killing intent fulfilling the whole room.
âIt was an injury! He was attacked by a kind of soft palm power which terribly injured his internal organs. The killer controlled his power so that that guy wouldnât die last night. And itâs not easy to perceive before this wound showed. Considering his exhaustion when he arrived, the abnormal body completely covered with wounds. Therefore, nobody could find it.â
The man who spoke was Nan Haiping, one of the masters of martial arts from Tian Long Taoism, came together with Wang She. He was in his forties with a long beard and wore an elegant look.
âA soft palm power!â Zhou Bao nodded to Nan Haiping without any comments. As the man died, there were no clues anymore. Of course, Zhou Bao wasnât satisfied with this situation. âAfter I left, nothing unusual happened?!â
âNo!â Jiang Xiao shook his head without any hesitation. âThereâs not enough time for something to happen since you only left for a half day. It doesnât even take you one whole night!â He thought secretly.
âYouâre back now, surely nothing happened. But if you came back one or two or three days later, maybe something will happen!â Wang Sheâs voice came from the outside.
âChief!â Zhou Bao nodded slightly. âYouâve already known it?â
âI can easily tell by your appearance! You look so terrible. You must be attacked!â Wang She said.
âSo, in your opinion, who did it?â
âSince you stepped into this martial world, youâve annoyed a few guys. However, anyone who dares to attack you isnât that simple!â Wang She swayed his cyan fan and his eyes ran down around. A strong pressure was spread and made the people around all in pale, including Jiang Xiao and several masters of martial arts. Then, they all left the hall, lowering their heads. After a while, only Wang She and Zhou Bao were in the hall.
âItâs not simple! Surely I know heâs not simple. After all, he should lay out such a murder plot to me! If I hadnât entered the Azure Secret Area and got some benefits, I might have lose my life in their hands!â
âReally? Is that serious?â Wang She said, lifting his eyebrows. âSo who on earth are they? They should dare to do such a thing!â
âNot only one attacker! There are ten of them!â Zhou Bao shook his head and smiled bitterly. Then he detailedly described his experience after his leaving.
âWhat? Nine Level Eight experts and one red gourd-shaped Pure Yang Celestial Device? They laid out the Sumeru Sword Formation! And you were also attacked by a man in black using the hollow travel!â
Wang She opened his eyes widely. According to Zhou Baoâs appearance when he came back, he supposed that Zhou Bao suffered an assassination but he had never expected it would be so dangerous!
After clearly hearing Zhou Baoâs description, Wang She looked very depressed all of a sudden. Anyway, Zhou Bao was protected by Tian Long Taoism, which was confirmed. And he, the Chief of Tian Long Taoism, also showed his support to the whole marital world. However, it was unexpected that someone should set a big trap at this time. It was a deadlock aiming Zhou Bao killing to death. This plotter did not take Tian Long Taoism seriously at all.
âDonât worry. I will investigate it thoroughly! Though the letter-delivery guy is dead, there are very few people who can set up such a murder plot. And, with your clues, I donât think they wonât expose themselves!â
âThey can surely expose themselves finally! Treating me like this, whoever they are, I wonât let them go easily!â Zhou Bao clenched his fists tightly and shouted.
Surely, he would not let them go! This plot was apparently to kill Zhou Bao. If Zhou Bao had not cultivated better with much stronger combat capability far beyond the Level Nine masters recently, now he would have been a corpse. Otherwise, at least he would be seriously wounded because of being chased by others!
Zhou Bao would not swallow his anger secretly in any way!
âActually, it wonât be difficult to infer! Looking around, there are only a few influences owning such power. We could exclude one by one!â Wang She smiled sinisterly.
âYou seemed to have some clues!â Glancing at Wang She, Zhou Baoâs look changed.
âI didnât have any idea before. But after thinking carefully, I did get some clues!â Wang She grinned and flashed a weird smile. âMaybe, someone canât control himself anymore! Hehe. Nine Level Eight experts and one sacrifice to the Dark Hall. Itâs indeed a death plot which was very threatening to me before entering the Level Nine. Donât do it or do it to the best without any chance left to the enemies. Itâs the style of the eldest of Yan!â
âThe eldest of Yan?â Zhou Bao stunned a bit, and then, there was a bright light in his eyes. âYou mean the Jin Emperor?ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âYes! Itâs him! He might sense that youâd be a huge threat to him, so he planned to kill you before you get matured. He never expected that your power has grown to a high level. As the saying goes, he goes for a wool and come back shorn!â
âAre you sure itâs him?!â Zhou Baoâs face got blue.
âIâm basically sure!â Wang She thought again. âOnly the royalty Yan of Jin has the ability to wield such a strong power to attack you! I have no idea about the nine Level Eight experts, but I heard about the assassin in black that had a Level Eight cultivation. Itâs said that the royalty of Jin raised a group of experts called Dark Hall. This Dark Hall contributed a lot to the foundation of Jin. Later, they had been doing some shame in the dark for the royalty!â
âWhy does he want to kill me?!â
âAs I said, it means that the Jin Emperor has already considered you as a threat to him. Coping a guy with potential threat, he was never merciful and would send out all his influences. He has only one purpose: security!â
âI didnât think that he should pay great attention to me!â
Zhou Bao said with a bitter smile.
âPitifully! He still underestimated you at last!â
âHum! Thanks to my good luck again! If I hadnât get any breakthrough in the Azure Secret Area, I might surely have already been killed by him this time!â Zhou Bao replied angrily.
âAll right! Donât bother yourself too much! Though he is the noblest in the world now, considering your power and cultivation, you donât need to fear him. Moreover, the power you showed him this time is out of his expectation. Through this failure, he doesnât have any way to inspect your bottom line. Thinking about his character, his following action will be comforting you. And maybe heâll even give you more benefits!â
âBenefits? Hum! Do I care about his benefits? I surely will pay him back for his âhospitalityâ!â
âItâs not a good idea to fight back apparently. Though your ability is good enough, standing against with the royalty of Jin wasnât a wise choice. If Iâm not mistaken, the Jin Emperor now, together with some strong influences, was playing a big game. Before, you were nobody, not even a chess piece. But now, because of your sudden rise, you have the value of being a chess piece. However, your actions had already gone out of their control before they have decided where to position you. Thatâs why he wants to remove you from their game, but they failed. To stabilize this game, heâll stabilize you first by all means!â
âBut how?!â
âThey donât expect you to help them but at least not to disturb them by giving you some benefits!â
âWhat if I have made my mind to mess them up?â
âThen you must keep your actions dark and kick them out forever at the key time. In this way, perhaps you may also get unexpected benefits!â
âUnexpected benefits?!â
âYour eyes, Fiery Eyes, are the eyes of taboo. Buddy, do you really think you can relax since your power have reached this level? I can assure you that once you reveal your secret, you will be hunted by at least 70% experts above Level Nine in this world!â
âIs that serious?!â Zhou Bao got shocked. The power of Fiery Eyes was far beyond his imagination. Therefore, the more power he had, the more curious he was to this pair of fantastical eyes. And the more powerful strength he felt, the more scared he was to the person who once destroyed the Fiery Eyes bloodline with complete power!
Since the Fiery Eyes bloodline had such powerful strength, the influence who could destroy the whole clan might have the power beyond imagination!
Hence, as he grew stronger, he hid the power of Fiery Eyes deeper. At usual time, there was no need to use this power. So, nobody knew that he had this magic bloodline except Wang She.
Since Wang She mentioned this again in a depressed tone, Zhou Bao had to pay attention to it.
âHow much do you know about the Fiery Eyes on earth?â
âI donât know much about it, either! But I know that this power scares the orthodox strength very much!â
âOrthodox strength?!â Zhou Bao was puzzled. âWhat does it mean?â
âThe royalty power was only one of them. The powers hiding beyond the royalty also includes the Mingyi School. Theyâre strong influences apparently which control the whole world publicly and secretly for 50,000 years. They are beyond your imagination! They seem to scatter everywhere. However, once they unite, they could break out great power. As I know, in this world, only the Immortal Palace can fight them back. While the Immortal Palace seemingly also fears this power and tries to avoid any conflict with it. Thatâs why it exists in a state of half-hide.â
âEven the Immortal Palace need to hide?â Zhou Bao shocked.
âRight. In the past 50,000 years, the Immortal Palace has managed to avoid the elan of the Orthodax strength!â