Chapter 57: Fish Escaping the Net

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The Horse Slaying Saber sliced through the air. Heads flew one after another, and blood splattered on the execution ground.

Zhou Shus eyes turned red. Then a barrage of messages appeared.

[The Golden Bell s.h.i.+eld Technique has increased by 20% because the Horse Slaying Saber you forged effectively completed a kill.]

[The Golden Bell s.h.i.+eld Technique has increased by 20% because the Horse Slaying Saber you forged effectively completed a kill.]

[The Golden Bell s.h.i.+eld Technique has doubled because the Horse Slaying Saber you forged effectively completed a kill.]

Zhou Shu:

Although the messages flashed by very fast, Zhou Shu still spotted a difference in one of them.

The Golden Bell s.h.i.+eld Techniques power has doubled?

In an instant, Zhou Shu felt the true qi in his body surge. The meridians in his limbs and bones were struck by the powerful true qi until they swelled and hurt.

Sounds of bulls tendons rupturing came from within his body. The Golden Bell s.h.i.+eld Techniques second level, third level, fourth level

In just a few breaths, Zhou Shus cultivation of the Golden Bell s.h.i.+eld Technique broke through several levels.

Especially after the Golden Bell s.h.i.+eld Technique doubled, Zhou Shu broke through to the sixth level!

At the sixth level of the Golden Bell s.h.i.+eld Technique, the pract.i.tioner was already considered a top-notch expert. Any sharp blade would find it difficult to injure the pract.i.tioner unless it pierced through the pract.i.tioners vital points, such as the eyes, ears, mouth, lower body, or important acupoints.

This description was recorded in the Golden Bell s.h.i.+eld Technique. However, the Golden Bell s.h.i.+eld Technique came from a low martial arts world, so the top-notch experts mentioned here were probably not considered top-notch in Great Xia.

He estimated that the top-notch experts mentioned in the description were low-ranked experts in Great Xia.

At the sixth level of the Golden Bell s.h.i.+eld Technique, unless a ninth-rank martial artist attacked one of his vital points, he wouldnt get hurt.

Even if it was an eighth-rank martial artist, it wouldnt be that easy to hurt him.

Bang!

While Zhou Shu was feeling the sudden increase in the power of the Golden Bell s.h.i.+eld Technique, he suddenly felt his body tremble. A pair of hands was pressing against his chest.

He opened his eyes and saw a stunned generic face.

Bang!

Another m.u.f.fled sound rang out as Zhou Shus true qi surged, and the large force sent the generic face flying backward.

At this moment, Zhou Shu realized that someone had actually taken advantage of the chaos to try to kill him!

He didnt know if the other party was deliberately targeting him or if he was just conveniently attacked amid the raid of the execution ground.

What he knew was that the other party wanted his life!

To anyone who wanted his life, Zhou Shu only had one principlekill them first!

Regardless of who this person was!

Zhou Shu suddenly stomped on the ground like a ferocious tiger released from its cage and instantly appeared in front of the a.s.sa.s.sin.

Zhou Shu moved so quickly that the a.s.sa.s.sin had no chance to react.

Crack!

Zhou Shus shoulder slammed into the a.s.sa.s.sins chest, and the sound of bones breaking resounded. The a.s.sa.s.sins ribs were broken, and he was sent flying far away like a kite with a broken string. He crashed onto the ground with a bang, rolled a few times, and then stopped moving.

Blood foamed at the corner of his mouth, and his eyes were wide open. He died with a grievance!

Although Zhou Shu was not proficient in martial arts, he had reached the eighth level of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Technique, giving him immense strength. And now he had reached the sixth level of the Golden Bell s.h.i.+eld Technique, his skin was like bronze and his bones were like steel.

This a.s.sa.s.sin had basically been slammed into by a running elephant. With his cultivation, it would be strange if he didnt die.

What a waste! Zhou Shu sighed. If he had used a blade to kill him, he would have been able to use it to his advantage and gain some benefits.

It was a pity that he didnt bring a saber.

Zhou Shu looked around. The execution ground was already in chaos.

Although the people raiding the execution ground had saved some prisoners, most of the prisoners had been beheaded on the spot.

They were already surrounded by a large number of soldiers who had appeared out of nowhere.

Apart from a few ranked martial artists, the rest of the people who had raided the execution grounds had all died under the siege of the soldiers.

Even the few remaining ranked martial artists were not in good shape. If they couldnt break out of the encirclement, they would probably not be able to hold on for long.

Zhou Shu also saw Haitang. She was holding two daggers in her hands while chasing and attacking a spy. Although the spys cultivation wasnt much weaker than hers, he was still completely suppressed by her and couldnt fight back.

He didnt expect that this little girl was actually so strong when she fought.

The way she swung her pair of daggers was really dazzling.

Zhou Shu suddenly thought of Mi Ziwen and turned to look at the execution stage.

He saw Mi Ziwen standing on the execution platform with his hands behind his back, calmly commanding the army to encircle and hunt. He didnt look like he had any intention of making a move himself.

Seeing Mi Ziwens appearance, Zhou Shu suddenly realized something. It seemed that Mi Ziwen had already expected people to raid the execution ground.

He had set up a trap, so there was no way these people would be able to escape.

Although Zhou Shu didnt know Mi Ziwens cultivation level, he could tell from Haitangs description of Mi Ziwen that he was definitely not weak.

Among the spies of Great Wei who came to raid the execution ground, the most powerful ones were only at the seventh or eighth rank. If Mi Ziwen made a move, he would probably be able to finish them off very quickly.

The reason he didnt was that he wanted to use these people to train his troops.

What a pity. If only they were using weapons I forged! Zhou Shu repeatedly sighed.

I missed such a good opportunity just like that!

Had I known Big Brother Mi wanted to set up a trap, I would have provided him with more weapons!

Superintendent Zhou, why are you sighing? Haitangs voice suddenly sounded in Zhou Shus ears.

She had finished off her opponent and rushed to Zhou Shus side while the other spies of Great Wei were surrounded by soldiers.

After seeing that Zhou Shu was safe and sound, she heaved a sigh of relief. Then she heard him sigh.

These spies of Great Wei deserve to die! Haitang said seriously. Great Xia and Great Wei were mortal enemies. For many years, both sides had lost count of how many people had died in each others hands. This hatred was almost impossible to resolve!

Haitang thought that Zhou Shu sighed because he felt sorry for the spies of Great Wei, but she didnt know that Zhou Shu only felt sorry that their deaths didnt bring him any benefits.

Haitang, I didnt expect you to be so skilled. Zhou Shu shook his head and changed the topic.

You, a ranked martial artist, actually condescended to follow me around all day?

Haitang, you dont have any special intentions for me, do you?

Haitangs face flushed. I dont have any! Her Highness asked me to protect you!

Previously, Great Weis spies wanted to a.s.sa.s.sinate some people of Great Xia. Her Highness was worried that you would encounter a.s.sa.s.sins, and the Divine Constable Bureau and Demon Executing Army and Fiend Eradication Army didnt have enough manpower, so she sent me over!

After this, the Great Weis spies shouldnt do anything else for the time being, so I wont have to protect you anymore!

Thats good. Zhou Shu said casually.

What did you say? Haitang glowered.

Nothing, Zhou Shu said. I thought you would stay at the 0th Workshop forever.

His tone was devoid of sincerity.

Haitang pursed her lips. Who would be willing to stay in a place full of stinky men?!

Although the 0th Workshop is well built, how can it compare to staying with Her Highness?

Second Brother!

While they were speaking, the few remaining spies of Great Wei had already died under the siege. To Zhou Shus surprise, a barrage of messages flashed in front of his eyes again!

Before he could read them, he heard Mi Ziwens voice.

Sorry for scaring you. Mi Ziwens body swayed as he arrived beside Zhou Shu.

Whether it was intentional or not, there were no soldiers around them. Even the a.s.sa.s.sin who had died from the collision with Zhou Shu had been dragged away.

In order not to leak the news, I didnt tell you in advance. I was a little worried just now. Fortunately, Second Brother, youre alright, Mi Ziwen explained.

Its fine. Big Brother, why are you treating me like an outsider? Zhou Shu said. Theyre just a few sneaky thieves. I wasnt afraid at all. Ive already started cultivating the cultivation techniques you gave me.

Zhou Shu hadnt been worried about exposing his cultivation when he killed the a.s.sa.s.sin. After all, this a.s.sa.s.sin wasnt a ranked martial artist.

Moreover, he was someone who had comprehended saber intent in the Saber Cave. Even if he didnt have any true essence cultivation within his body, killing an unranked martial artist wasnt an inexplicable matter.

Besides, he could completely attribute the effects of the collision just now to his young and strong body. He was a forger and had nothing but strength!

Just as Zhou Shu thought, Mi Ziwen didnt care too much about Zhou Shu killing an a.s.sa.s.sin.

Second Brother, you are quite talented in the Martial Dao. Although you started cultivating a little late, if you work hard, you might be able to achieve something in the future. I will find you some heaven and earth treasures. You might just be able to make up for your years of being behind, Mi Ziwen said.

Thank you, Big Brother, Zhou Shu said. He could sense that his big brother was truly concerned about him.

Im your big brother. You dont have to thank me. Mi Ziwen shook his head and continued, Second Brother, Im going to war in a few days. Unfortunately, I didnt complete my mission today, and a rather powerful spy got away.

I dont have time to continue pursuing this person. Although the Divine Constable Bureau will follow up, this person is very quick-witted and has hidden himself well. Im afraid it wont be easy to find him.

This person is ultimately a hidden trouble in the capital. Second Brother, your cultivation is currently too weak. Before this person is captured, its best you stay in the Forging Division and dont wander around the capital, Mi Ziwen said in a low voice.

This has nothing to do with me, right? Zhou Shu wondered. Even if a spy of Great Wei escaped, it has nothing to do with me.

If the spy wants to kill someone, doesnt the capital of Great Xia have plenty of talents?

No matter what, he probably wont set his sights on a mere workshop superintendent.

Its better to be safe than sorry, Mi Ziwen said seriously. I will send a few guards to your side later so that you wont have to worry about a.s.sa.s.sins.. Now, listen to me. The workshops of the Forging Division are much safer than the streets of the capital!