Chapter 442: Rich-Level Martial Turtle Bloodline (Two-in-One Chapter, Requesting Everything)

Li Zhangsheng grabbed the young man by the back of his neck, lifting him up with just one hand.

The young man's feet left the ground, and he struggled subconsciously; his hands grabbed Li Zhangsheng's right hand, trying to pry it open, but he could not do so at all.

The Four Symbols Star Monster Taming Art had significantly increased Li Zhangsheng's physical strength, and the power of the two was completely on different levels.

His struggles grew increasingly weak, an unnatural cyan color appeared on his face, his eyes rolled back, and his whole body began to convulse.

Boom—

Li Zhangsheng tossed him aside casually, and the young man slammed heavily onto the ground, gasping for fresh air with a look of someone who had just survived a disaster.

At that moment, he thought he was going to die.

"Presumptuous! Who gave you the courage to dare touch my people!"

Li Zhangsheng tore off the Human Skin Mask on his face, staring at the young man before him with the gaze of someone looking at a dead man.

Li Zhangsheng could be considered a prominent figure in the Academy District; since the young man moved in the Academy District, it was naturally impossible for him not to recognize this face.

Upon seeing it was Li Zhangsheng, the young man's face turned deathly pale in a flash, his mind went blank, and an emotion called regret flooded his body and mind.

"Li, Li Zhangsheng, this is a misunderstanding. I didn't know she was your person; otherwise, even if I had ten thousand guts, I wouldn't dare touch her. I beg you, my lord, be magnanimous and spare this lowly life of mine. I guarantee I won't do it again in the future!"

The young man immediately knelt on the ground, begging Li Zhangsheng to spare his life with snot and tears.

"I will ask you a few questions first. If you satisfy me, I might spare your life!"

Among Li Zhangsheng's many Demon Pets, not a single one had comprehended a skill similar to the Soul Bewitching Technique, which was the reason he did not kill the young man immediately.

"This lowly one will certainly tell you everything I know without reservation!"

Just like a drowning person would subconsciously grab the last straw, the young man knew clearly that this was his only path to survival, and he had to seize this opportunity.

Most importantly, Li Zhangsheng's reputation had always been excellent, known throughout the world for his image of integrity, bravery, generosity, justice, and resilience.

If Li Zhangsheng knew the young man's thoughts, he would probably laugh out loud, but he still took out the Cangxuan Water-Avoiding Bead, disguising it once again as a treasure that could identify lies.

"The first question: why were you watching my small courtyard? And why did you want to make a move on her?"

The young man did not answer immediately; he organized his words and ultimately gave an honest answer.

"Yesterday, when her daughter was opening the Restriction, I vaguely saw the figure of a Bronze Dragon. This is also the reason I made a move on her; mainly, I wanted to confirm whether it was truly a Bronze Dragon."

The young man downplayed the situation and did not mention his thoughts after succeeding, such as seizing the token Lin Wan had that could open the Restriction, or abducting the Bronze Dragon, etc.

Li Zhangsheng did not show surprise; this was one of the answers he had anticipated. After all, given the cultivation value of a Bronze Dragon, the benefits after forming a contract were numerous.

Taking a step back, even if he used the Bronze Dragon to trade for hundreds of thousands of Soul Crystals, it would be enough for the young man to live a wealthy life or exchange for resources sufficient for him to advance.

"Is there anyone else who knows about this?"

The young man clearly hesitated for a moment, and holding the thought of "better you die than me," he said: "I was with the Third-rank Instructor of Qingmeng Academy, He Qiongjie, at the time. She saw it too. It was she who told me to monitor your small courtyard. If we obtained the Bronze Dragon afterward, we would sell it and split the proceeds!"

The more he spoke, the quieter the young man's voice became, and he was even too timid to look up.

"This is a bit troublesome!"

Li Zhangsheng cupped his chin, thinking about his next move.

In the Pengcheng Academy District, Qingmeng Academy ranked among the elite academies. Although it did not enter the top 16 of the previous Academy Exchange Tournament, it was not far off, and it could be said that its status in the Pengcheng Academy District was second only to Yuanling Academy.

Of course, the scale of the two academies was not on the same level at all. Qingmeng Academy did not even have a single Sixth Rank, and it did not even have a handful of Fifth Rank Strongers.

"I want to see He Qiongjie. If you want to live, do exactly as I say. You first write a letter saying that you have obtained the Restriction token to open the courtyard, and just lure her here. However, you had better not play any tricks, otherwise, you know the consequences!"

The young man naturally agreed readily. He knew clearly that this was his only chance. He did not know Li Zhangsheng's purpose for meeting He Qiongjie, nor was he interested in knowing; he only knew that following Li Zhangsheng's words was the only way to survive.

Soon, the young man wrote a letter and, enduring the mental shock, summoned a skylark.

Li Zhangsheng carefully read the contents of the letter several times, and only after confirming there were no secret codes did he confidently tie the letter to the skylark's leg.

The skylark fluttered its wings and flew up, heading in the direction of Qingmeng Academy, and soon disappeared from sight.

Li Zhangsheng did not wait too long; after about half an hour, the skylark fluttered back again, landing on the young man's shoulder and letting out crisp chirping sounds.

Li Zhangsheng took off the reply from He Qiongjie tied to the skylark's leg; it only had a few words, indicating she would arrive in a while.

At this time, the young man said weakly: "I have already done as you said. Can you spare my life? Don't worry, I will definitely keep the secret!"

"Unfortunately, your answer does not satisfy me!" Li Zhangsheng grabbed him like a kitten; his right hand moved like lightning, and before the young man could react, he had grabbed his neck again.

Chirp—

The skylark on the young man's shoulder panicked and subconsciously wanted to attack Li Zhangsheng.

Meow—

Before the skylark could launch its attack, the Bai Tian on the side appeared before the skylark like a ghost, and under the skylark's surprised gaze, it swiped its claw.

Splat—

The skylark fell to the ground, its bright eyes losing their luster, and its petite body was sliced into two even halves.

Crack—

Li Zhangsheng exerted force with his right hand, and accompanied by the sound of shattering bones, the young man's bloodshot eyes widened. His mouth moved, but he could not say anything; his head tilted to the side, and he breathed his last.

"Only dead people can keep secrets!"

Li Zhangsheng released the young man's corpse. This was not just a problem of the Bronze Dragon; they might also have noticed the oddities of the small courtyard. Even if there was only a sliver of a possibility, Li Zhangsheng had no intention of letting them go.

Being kind to others is being cruel to oneself!

Li Zhangsheng's special ability and the Book of Bloodlines were his most relied-upon assets. Once leaked, the consequences would be very serious.

Let alone his current self, even if he became a King, there would definitely be Strongers who would want to target him. Just think about the Book of Bloodlines in relation to the Hundred Victories King and you will know.

The Hundred Victories King was able to become the strongest Double-Character King of that year by relying on the Book of Bloodlines. This thing would make even a Ninth-Rank Demon Tamer feel tempted.

As for Li Zhangsheng's special ability, it was no less inferior to the Book of Bloodlines. He did not want to become a tool in the hands of other Strongers for the rest of his life.

Li Zhangsheng restrained his aura and waited quietly with Lin Wan for He Qiongjie's arrival.

Lin Wan stood in the open to confuse He Qiongjie, while Li Zhangsheng hid in the shadows, prepared to subdue He Qiongjie at the first opportunity without giving her any chance.

This place was still too close to the Academy District; even if there was a slightly intense commotion, it might attract attention.

In this place, it was naturally best not to trigger a battle.

Not long after, a beautiful woman dressed in palace attire walked over.

She was He Qiongjie, looking to be about thirty years old; her features were exquisite, with bright eyes and white teeth, and her figure was curvaceous—a rare beauty indeed.

"Once I get the Restriction token, it will be his death day!"

He Qiongjie revealed a charming smile and stepped into the small woods with an elegant gait.

Wealth moves the heart, let alone a Bronze dragon; if she used it to exchange for resources, He Qiongjie was confident she could advance further, and it wouldn't be a surprise if she reached a Fifth Rank Stronger in a few years.

From the very beginning, He Qiongjie had no intention of splitting the profits with the young man; that was just to give him more motivation. She mostly treated him as free labor, intending to finish him off after using him.

Not long after He Qiongjie entered the small woods, she saw the young man's corpse and Lin Wan, which made her subconsciously freeze for a moment.

Li Zhangsheng seized the opportunity; he did not hesitate because the other party was a beauty, and at the fastest speed, he rushed out from his hiding spot, repeating exactly what he had done to deal with the young man, grabbing for her throat at the first instant.

In the process of acting, Li Zhangsheng also used his Mental Power to activate the Prohibition Hub; the Cangxuan Earth-Fixing Pearl, acting as the core, immediately reacted, and a massive earthy-yellow Restriction rapidly expanded, completely shrouding the surrounding hundred-meter area, making it impossible for anyone to see the scene inside through the Restriction, and likewise, sounds from inside could not be transmitted to the outside.

He Qiongjie's reaction speed was far superior to the young man's, but she was ultimately only a Third-rank Royal Beast Master and did not have the ability for Instant Movement or Flying Through the Void; she only had time to summon one Demon Pet before her throat was locked by Li Zhangsheng's right hand.

Waa-woo~

What He Qiongjie summoned was a Giant Elephant Turtle; its four limbs were like those of a giant elephant, yet it carried a massive turtle shell on its back, looking just like a small hill.

【Spirit Beast Name】: Giant Elephant Turtle (Mature Stage)

【Spirit Beast Realm】: Upper Rank 9

【Spirit Beast Race】: Medium Monarch

【Spirit Beast Quality】: Mid-grade

【Spirit Beast Bloodline】: Xuanwu (Rich)

【Spirit Beast Attribute】: Water

【Spirit Beast Status】: Healthy

【Spirit Beast Weakness】: Earth

The Giant Elephant Turtle possessed a Rich-grade Xuanwu Bloodline; although it was not the strongest Demon Pet in He Qiongjie's possession, it was definitely the one with the strongest defense. Unfortunately, before the Giant Elephant Turtle could even act, she herself had already been subdued by Li Zhangsheng in advance.

"Let... woo..."

He Qiongjie subconsciously began to struggle; even though her strength was greater than the young man's, her physical power was not much higher, so naturally, she could not break free from Li Zhangsheng's chokehold.

He Qiongjie felt she was about to suffocate, and the strength in her body rapidly declined, making her struggles increasingly feeble, while her heart began to be filled with panic.

She didn't even have the spare energy to see Li Zhangsheng's face clearly.

Li Zhangsheng multi-tasked, directly summoning Adai, and under his command, Adai strode with massive steps straight toward the Giant Elephant Turtle.

Bang~

He Qiongjie was thrown heavily against a large tree; she rubbed her neck, unable to stop coughing.

It was also at this moment that Baitian and Heiye flew in front of her, extending sharp claws from the pads of their forelimbs, placing them right against He Qiongjie's throat.

He Qiongjie was startled, and for the sake of her own life, she did not dare to move in the slightest.

On the other side, Adai rushed in front of the Giant Elephant Turtle, swiping its huge, ferocious claws toward the turtle's shell.

Regarding Adai's act of attacking the shell, the Giant Elephant Turtle felt some confusion in its eyes, but its reaction was not slow; its massive turtle head revealed a mouth full of sharp teeth, and it bit toward Adai's lower leg, which was as thick as a bronze pillar.

Adai struck the Giant Elephant Turtle first.

Chir~

Under Adai's trait of ignoring defense, the Giant Elephant Turtle's pride-and-joy shell defense became like tofu; it was directly pierced by the massive claw, which then emerged from its chest, even leaving a hole several meters deep in the ground.

Adai retracted its claw; it didn't even look at the wailing Giant Elephant Turtle, because its sharp claw was still clutching a heart the size of a water bucket, which was still beating violently, thump-thump.

The Giant Elephant Turtle stared with wide eyes, watching the heart in Adai's claw with a painful expression.

Bang~

The Giant Elephant Turtle's massive body fell heavily to the ground; its limbs twitched a few times, and then there was no more movement.

In fact, even without the trait of ignoring defense, given the all-around gap between the two, the only fate awaiting the Giant Elephant Turtle would still have been an instant kill.

After the Giant Elephant Turtle was instantly killed by Adai, He Qiongjie revealed an expression of fear and despair; immediately following this, her throat felt sweet, and she spat out a mouthful of blood as her Consciousness Sea shook violently.

Li Zhangsheng had no intention of wasting anything; he dismantled the Giant Elephant Turtle into various materials at the fastest speed, collecting all of the Giant Elephant Turtle's flesh and blood.

This was a Rich-grade Xuanwu Bloodline; judging by a 20% extraction efficiency, it should amount to at least two bowls.

After dealing with the Giant Elephant Turtle, Li Zhangsheng stepped forward and looked down at He Qiongjie; he still needed to ask if He Qiongjie had told anyone else about the news of the Bronze dragon.

"Cough, cough!"

He Qiongjie coughed violently twice, but she was self-aware enough not to make any strange moves, looking up at Li Zhangsheng.

As an Instructor of Qingmeng Academy, He Qiongjie naturally recognized Li Zhangsheng, and she also knew far better than the young man just how terrifying Li Zhangsheng was.

"Li Zhangsheng, you cannot kill me. I am an Instructor of Qingmeng Academy; if you kill me, Qingmeng Academy will definitely not let you off!

However, as long as you spare my life, I will submit to whatever you want me to do!"

While speaking, He Qiongjie's shoulder shook, barely tearing the fabric on her shoulder to reveal a patch of snow-white, smooth skin.

In order to save her life, He Qiongjie employed a beauty trap; besides, this wasn't the first time she had done such a thing, and it had always worked in the past.

(End of chapter)