Chapter 69: Coveting Glances!

Huang Rong looked at Ning Chuan, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

She wanted to help Ning Chuan put on those black iron scale armors.

She thought it must be very fun.

Ning Chuan saw through her thoughts.

He smiled slightly.

His mind shifted.

The mighty primordial internal energy of the Black Water Black Snake within his body surged out like invisible threads.

It precisely coiled up every piece of black iron scale armor on the ground.

Those scales of varying sizes seemed as if they had been given life.

They fluttered skillfully in the air, then followed a specific order.

Piece by piece, fitting perfectly, they adhered to Ning Chuan's massive snake body.

The entire process flowed like water, without the slightest stagnation.

It displayed Ning Chuan's exquisite and unparalleled control over his internal energy.

"Wow!" Huang Rong couldn't help but let out an exclamation.

Her small mouth hung wide open, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Brother Ning Chuan could actually control his internal energy so exquisitely!

This must be even more impressive than Father!

Qu Lingfeng, Lu Chengfeng, and the others were also left staring in shock.

Although they already knew Ning Chuan possessed profound internal energy.

They never expected that his control over internal energy had reached such a level of consummate mastery!

This level of control, even Master Huang Yaoshi might not be able to match!

Everyone's awe towards Ning Chuan deepened a few more degrees.

After Ning Chuan finished donning the black iron scale armor.

His already majestic and divine snake body gained an even more chilling aura of slaughter.

The pitch-black scales shimmered with a cold metallic luster under the sunlight.

It was as if he had donned a layer of invincible battle armor.

He appeared even more majestic and imposing.

Like a primordial giant beast from ancient times, making people feel fear at the mere sight of him.

At this moment.

Qu Lingfeng spoke with a slightly solemn expression:

"Reporting to the Island Lord, recently the Jianghu of the Great Song seems a bit unsettled."

He paused, then continued: "When our disciples went outside the island to purchase supplies, we heard some rumors."

"It seems many Jianghu factions are secretly active, with undercurrents stirring quietly."

Lu Chengfeng also chimed in: "Indeed, and these undercurrents seem to be related to a long-lost martial arts secret manual."

"Disciple guesses that the coveting of the Nine Yin Manual has likely increased once again."

Wu Mianfeng frowned tightly: "I once heard that after the Huashan Sword Contest back then."

"The Divine Ability Wang Chongyang True Person obtained the complete Nine Yin Manual."

"But later, when True Person Wang passed away, the Nine Yin Manual went missing."

"Some say it was taken back to the Quanzhen Sect by his disciple, others say it was lost long ago."

Feng Mofeng added: "Recently, rumors have spread again throughout the Jianghu."

"They say the Divine Ability Wang Chongyang True Person did not truly pass away, but faked his death to avoid the world, traveling the world with the Nine Yin Manual and vanishing."

"Even more extreme claims say that our Taohuadao kidnapped the Quanzhen Sect's Zhou Botong."

"Wanting to force him to reveal the whereabouts of the Nine Yin Manual."

"These rumors are quite unfavorable to Taohuadao's reputation."

Qu Lingfeng showed a trace of worry on his face: "What worries us most is."

"Recently, there have indeed been more mysterious Jianghu wanderers in the waters near Taohuadao."

"They are disguised, gathering in groups of three or five, loitering and spying around the island, acting suspiciously."

"Disciple fears they are likely targeting the Nine Yin Manual, or rather, targeting Senior Zhou Botong."

"If they launch a large-scale attack, Taohuadao might face considerable trouble."

Although they had confidence in Ning Chuan's strength, they also feared that two fists cannot fight four hands.

After listening to everyone's report, Ning Chuan nodded calmly.

He spoke in a calm tone: "Meet the soldier with a general, meet the water with earth."

"Such mere upstarts are not worth fearing."

"If they truly dare to cause trouble on Taohuadao, let them come but never return."

With his current cultivation base at the Realm of Perfection of the Primordial Stage, combined with many powerful methods, he was confident enough to handle most scoundrels.

However, his mind stirred.

Zhou Botong, the Nine Yin Manual.

Of course, he had not forgotten that Huang Yaoshi imprisoned Zhou Botong in the forbidden area of Taohuadao.

Previously, for the sake of caution, he had been striving to increase his strength and had not rashly gone to investigate.

Now, he had reached the Realm of Perfection of the Primordial Stage, his strength greatly increased.

Perhaps it is time to meet that legendary Old Fool.

Perhaps I could even get some clues about the Nine Yin Manual Upper Volume and the General Outline from him.

Brother Ning Chuan asked again in detail about some of the details regarding those Jianghu wanderers.

For example, their clothing and appearance, Wu Gong styles, and the Men Sects they might come from, and so on.

Qu Qu Lingfeng and the others answered one by one in detail.