30: Mobilize Qi and blood, and punch can kill dragons

The arrival of the Demon Suppression Division was bound to cause a huge stir, so much so that… Xiao An's previously stable position as Family Head was now precarious.

This was also one of the reasons he suppressed the news and didn't report it to the City Lord's Mansion.

It should be known that the hatred between humans and demons had existed for a long time, and in this era, a demon was wantonly killing people in Qingyun City, and the deceased were members of the Xiao Family. The impact of this was immense, as one could imagine.

What's more, upon seeing the Demon Suppression Division's people having such a good relationship with Lu Bai, Xiao An inwardly screamed that it was over.

This time, it was truly over.

Damn it, which son of a bitch leaked the news?

In Xiao An's mind, he had already condemned the person who leaked the news to be executed by a thousand cuts!

Some were sorrowful, while others were joyful.

While Xiao An was roaring and cursing in his mind, Steward Xiao was in his own courtyard, listening to the news reported by his confidant, a smile playing on his lips, unable to stop grinning.

It was a pity that there was no such thing as "champagne" in this era, otherwise Steward Xiao would probably have been sliding on his knees in the courtyard at this moment, even if the ground was covered with uneven cobblestones.

"Good news, good news, truly good news."

Steward Xiao walked around, sat in the main seat of the main hall, his face full of joyful excitement, and clapped the armrest, laughing "Hehe."

He and the Xiao Family Head didn't get along well; when the latter ran for Family Head, he was very unconvinced, and now... he finally caught an opportunity!

"Master, there's also some bad news."

Seeing Steward Xiao so happy, his confidant's heart skipped a beat, and he said timidly.

"What bad news?" Steward Xiao frowned slightly, looking at him displeased.

"That Dao Asking Sect Disciple Lu Bai, whom you mentioned, seems to have a good relationship with the Demon Suppression Division."

"Tsk... how good could it be? Most likely, he reluctantly curried favor with them. It still shows that Lu Bai has some ability." Steward Xiao pouted, saying with a hint of disdain.

"Yes, Master is right. The Demon Suppression Division's Disciples are indeed quite fawning over Lu Bai."

The confidant wiped the sweat from his forehead, nodding repeatedly.

"What?"

Steward Xiao was stunned, suddenly slapped the armrest, and shot up from his seat, his face full of shock.

???

What was going on?

Did he... rejoice, but not completely rejoice?

...

The quiet room of the Xiao Family was filled with a peaceful and serene atmosphere. Through the light, one could see a young man inside, frowning, deeply engrossed in an Epiphany.

While the Demon Suppression Division was investigating and handling the Xiao Family's matters, Lu Bai also didn't hesitate at all. He took out the System's after-sales secret method and began to comprehend it.

In Lu Bai's mind, a scene gradually appeared, as if he had entered a VR world, illusory yet real.

In a courtyard, snowflakes fell slowly like willow catkins. A slender young man, with his eyes tightly closed, had tiny ice flowers forming on his eyelashes, appearing like a work of art sculpted by heaven and earth.

The next moment, the young man mobilized the Qi and blood in his body, opened his eyes, and threw a punch. The aura released was like a primordial beast!

And then... there was no 'and then'.

In the courtyard, all the snowflakes were evaporated by that force of Qi and blood. Through the sudden hole in the courtyard wall, one could clearly see the punch imprint blasted into the adjacent mountain.

Lu Bai was currently within this scene. Seeing this, his face full of shock turned into a 'holy cow'.

Is this the demonstration scene of the Lingwu Canon? How does it feel so many levels higher than the True Dragon Sky-Rending Fist?

So, this young man in front of me is the Martial Emperor in his youth?

Lu Bai gasped, and the chill in the air seemed to dissipate quite a bit.

Hiss... terrifying!

Even if they were in the same realm, Lu Bai estimated that if he stood opposite this young man and took that punch, he would be considered tough if he still had half his body left.

However... Lu Bai had never heard of a Martial Emperor. In the world, only two supreme beings could be called Emperor.

The Great Zhou Human Emperor and the Demon Domain's Demon Emperor.

Could it be that this existence predates Great Zhou?

Lu Bai shook his head, clearing his mind of distractions, and immersed himself in the previous scene, trying to comprehend the "Lingwu Canon."

What did that young man... do? How did he just "whoosh" and throw a punch, and then... become a One-Punch Man?

How did he do it?

The second time, Lu Bai suppressed the shock in his heart and carefully watched the young man's movements, following along by circulating the spiritual power in his body, but gained nothing.

The tenth time... still nothing.

The one hundred and first time, Lu Bai had an insight and began to be able to mobilize the Martial Dao Will within his body.

The nine hundred and ninety-sixth time, Lu Bai first activated the Martial Dao Will within his body, transforming it into Martial Intent, but was met with a backlash.

Fortunately, this was a scene in Lu Bai's mind; otherwise, he would have been dead or seriously injured.

The one thousand and eighty-sixth time, Lu Bai felt as if he were there, as if he himself was the young man punching in the courtyard. With one punch, the mountain peak shattered.

Mobilizing Qi and blood, a punch could slay a Dragon.

...

Lu Bai walked out of the quiet room, gently rubbing his forehead with a sigh. The fatigue from his mind washed over his young heart.

Normal cultivation was never this tiring. After over a thousand repetitions, the impact released in that instant after finishing almost left Lu Bai unable to recover.

However...

Hehehehehehe.

It was all worth it.

Lu Bai walked out of the quiet room and found the young man waiting nearby.

"Senior Brother Lu, just as you said, the deaths of Xiao Long and Xiao Hu were indeed very strange. The Demon Suppression Division has already begun an investigation."

Xiao Qingyun stood tall and spoke slowly.

The images of the Demon Suppression Division members from earlier flashed in his mind. The appearance of that young woman made Xiao Qingyun think of himself in his younger days, when he was the center of attention.

"As expected of Senior Brother, even the people from the Demon Suppression Division can be convinced."

Xiao Qingyun sighed again.

"Just fleeting clouds," Lu Bai said indifferently.

Xiao Qingyun nodded.

As expected of Senior Brother, he was devoted to seeking the Dao; he himself couldn't do that.

"Qingyun, since the matter is resolved, we should return to the Sect immediately."

Lu Bai continued, a solemn look flashing in his eyes.

The matter was not fully resolved. If that evil cultivator was hiding in Qingyun City, it would be a huge hidden danger.

"Senior Brother Lu, aren't you going to say goodbye to them?"

Xiao Qingyun naturally wouldn't object to Lu Bai's words, but seeing the Demon Suppression Division members busy with the Xiao Family's affairs, he still couldn't help but say something.

"No need. If we are destined to meet them, we will; if not, there's no need to force it," Lu Bai said with a faint smile.

Xiao Qingyun was momentarily stunned, and inwardly gave a thumbs-up in admiration.

As expected of Senior Brother Lu!

Looking at Xiao Qingyun, who was looking up with a serious expression, Lu Bai shook his head with a smile.

Logically, since these people from the Demon Suppression Division helped so much, treating them to a feast wouldn't be excessive, but... if they didn't leave soon, the effects of the Taohua powder would wear off.

After coming out of the quiet room, the peach blossom scent on Lu Bai's body became fainter and fainter. He didn't want anything bad to happen later, leading to him being arrested by the Demon Suppression Division along with them.