King of Hundred Victories Saber

Chapter 173: Chapter 116: Investigating the Jianghu Mystery: Shi Feiyang Solves the Sect Leader’s Disappearance (Part 6)

Even though Shi Feiyang had no interest in cultivating immortality, he was well aware of the importance of these discoveries.

Thus, he opened the Divine Dragon Pagoda, entered, and requested the help of the Lark and Bi Yan’Er to transport a large amount of supplies to the Divine Dragon Pagoda.

He explained the situation in detail to the two maids, his voice steady and orderly.

Subsequently, Shi Feiyang sought the two beautiful maids’ insights into the mystery of this box. He stated helplessly, ”I have no interest in cultivating immortality, nor do I have any mana, and I simply cannot open this box.” His tone carried a hint of regret.

The Lark smiled subtly, with a smile as bright as a spring blossom, and explained: ”This is a treasure chest filled with various miniature weapons. Though these weapons are as small as half a fingernail, once taken out of the box, they will revert to their original forms.”

After speaking, the Lark took out an iron spear from the box. As soon as the spear left the box, it instantly transformed into an eight-foot-long spear with a ”whoosh,” its miraculous transformation was awe-inspiring. The iron spear landed with a loud ”clang.”

Shi Feiyang cupped his fist in thanks, bowing with crisp and efficient movements, fully displaying the demeanor of a Jianghu hero.

Then, Shi Feiyang deftly dashed out of the deep cavern, using the miraculous ”Thousand Miles with No Trace” lightweight technique, his figure like a black lightning bolt. At the cave entrance, seeing Liu Tingting and Gong Simeng safe and sound, he gifted Liu Tingting the secret scripture of immortal cultivation.

The instant Liu Tingting saw the scripture, a barely noticeable pride flashed in her eyes, a look like a cunning fox.

She mused silently, ”Shi Feiyang is indeed easy to manipulate, just by feigning weakness and speaking a few soft words, he easily entrusted this treasure to me. Now that the immortal cultivation scripture is in my hands, I am one step closer to the path of immortality. In the future, I still need to extract more benefits from him.” However, on the surface, Liu Tingting displayed extreme joy, her eyes shining with excitement, and her attitude towards Shi Feiyang became gentle and full of gratitude. She tightly hugged Shi Feiyang, tears of gratitude forming in her eyes, and said chokingly, ”Brother Shi, do you know how much this means to me? This is the treasure I’ve longed for my entire life, you... you really are my great benefactor!”

Her voice carried a slight tremor, as if truly moved to the point of being unable to speak.

Inside Gong Simeng, a surge of intense pain arose, filled with indignation and jealousy.

She bit her lip tightly, her teeth nearly embedding into her lip, inwardly resentful: ”Liu Tingting has succeeded once again. With just those looks, she has bewildered Shi Feiyang to the point of distraction. Shi Feiyang, oh Shi Feiyang, why can’t you ever see through her deceit, falling into her trap time and again? I have poured all my heart into you, yet you always ignore me, your eyes seeing only Liu Tingting’s mesmerizing face.”

Her gaze was filled with disappointment and reluctance, staring intently at Liu Tingting and Shi Feiyang, her hands involuntarily clenched.

Shi Feiyang observed Liu Tingting’s excitement, and a warm feeling welled up within him.

Liu Tingting’s appearance was remarkably similar to the Sunflower Saintess figure he cherished in his heart, to the extent that, in a daze, he seemed to see that woman from the past again, losing focus for a moment. His gaze softened, as if he was lost in a distant memory.

Although Shi Feiyang still retained a trace of vigilance deep in his heart, when facing Liu Tingting, the torrent of emotion seemed like a runaway horse, uncontrollably drawn by her. He gazed at Liu Tingting, his eyes full of tenderness, gently patting her back, his voice low and filled with pampering, softly saying: ”As long as you like it, everything is fine.”

Shi Feiyang knew in his heart that everything he was doing carried extraordinary significance.

He was originally uninterested in matters of immortal cultivation, but upon seeing Liu Tingting’s glowing face of joy, his heart was filled with immense satisfaction. At this moment, Shi Feiyang’s mind had already begun planning his next move, thinking about how to cleverly utilize the resources in the cave to further elevate the strength of the Heroic Sakura Association, and how to completely uncover the hidden secrets behind the Black Wind Stronghold, returning Jianghu to peace and tranquility.

However, he was blissfully unaware, that once again, he had unwittingly fallen into the well-laid trap set by Liu Tingting.

Shi Feiyang was immersed in Liu Tingting’s passion, enjoying this brief moment of warmth. But soon, a strong sense of duty surged in his heart, and he resolutely decided to leap into the deep cavern once more, vowing to unravel the mystery of the mysterious force behind the Black Wind Stronghold.

Gong Simeng felt full of grievances and reluctance, but she ultimately considered the greater good of the Jianghu, thinking of Shi Feiyang’s safety and the peace of the Jianghu, gritting her teeth and deciding to accompany Shi Feiyang on this journey. And Liu Tingting, a flicker of cunning flashed in her eyes as she secretly plotted how to gain more benefits for herself in this adventure.

Thus, Liu Tingting pretended to be resolute, her eyes shining with ”determination,” and said: ”Brother Shi, I must jump into the deep cavern with you too, to lend you a helping hand.” Gong Simeng watched this, and with no choice, also agreed, with a hint of loneliness in her eyes, asking to stay by Shi Feiyang’s side: ”Brother Shi, I also want to follow you, in case anything happens, to help in any little way.”

Shi Feiyang looked at the two, feeling helpless, but eventually agreed.

The three joined hands and jumped into the deep cavern together. As soon as they entered, an unsettling aura came over them, as if countless cold eyes were watching their every move in the darkness.

As they delved further, the air became increasingly filled with a rotten and bizarre odor, making them almost retch.

Suddenly, with a sharp whistling sound breaking the silence, dozens of hidden arrows shot from all directions like black meteors.

Shi Feiyang reacted extremely swiftly, instantly using the Bright Jade Technique, True Qi surging within him, a faint halo enveloping him — that halo, like an invisible yet sturdy shield — the ”Bright Jade Guard,” firmly deflecting the incoming arrows. As the arrows struck the shield, they made ”ding” ”ding” sounds. Simultaneously, he swiftly drew the Myanmar Saber, its blade shimmering coldly like a flash of lightning in the night, cutting through the darkness with sharp arcs, ”swish swish,” the air was sliced, making subtle sounds.

”Watch out!” Shi Feiyang loudly warned, his voice echoing in the deep cavern.

His figure flashed, like a black barrier, instantly shielding Liu Tingting and Gong Simeng behind him.

At this moment, a group of shadowy figures emerged like spectres from the darkness, their movements agile and swift; they were clearly well-trained bandits.

Leading them was a tall and burly man, like a small mountain, his face was brutish with a vicious scar stretching from the corner of his eye to the corner of his mouth, appearing particularly terrifying in the darkness, instilling fear at first sight.

He wielded a giant battle axe, heavy and imposing, each swing accompanied by a whistling wind, ”whoo whoo,” the blade shimmering coldly, telling tales of the countless blood it had drunk.