280: Using someone else to kill

Jun Xiaoyao sat in the shadows of the secret chamber, his fingertips lightly tapping the ebony table in front of him, while the distribution map of Qingzhou forces spread out on the desktop shimmered with his movements.

On the map, the black light spots representing The Net had quietly spread to every corner of the Black Market in the southern city.

The golden mark labeled Beyond Heaven remained huddled in that abandoned clock tower in the western city, seemingly inconspicuous, but like a dormant beast, waiting only for the right moment to bare its fangs.

Young Lord, Zhao Gao's voice came from the entrance of the secret passage. He bowed and walked in, morning dew clinging to his black robes, There is movement from Ten Thousand Poisons Valley.

The Valley Master has announced a duel with West Gate Blows Snow at Black Wind Cliff in three days, saying he wants to let Qingzhou know that the poison sword is the number one sword in the world.

Jun Xiaoyao lifted his eyes, his gaze landing on the location of Black Wind Cliff on the map—that was the most dangerous cliff in Qingzhou, with the bottomless miasma valley right below, which had always been a dead zone for duels.

He tapped his fingertip on the words Black Wind Cliff: West Gate Blows Snow's sword does not kill the nameless. Tell the Marshal of the Unruly to investigate further which forces the Ten Thousand Poisons Valley Master has been in contact with recently.

Yes. Zhao Gao accepted the order and handed over a secret report, This was intercepted last night when The Net was clearing the southern Black Market. It is a token of the Imperial Dynasty's Imperial Guard, with the private seal of Marquis Zhenbei on it.

Jun Xiaoyao unfolded the token. The bronze token was engraved with ferocious beast patterns. He recognized the lines of the private seal—Marquis Zhenbei, Marquis Zhenbei's formal name, was the secret agent sent by the Imperial Dynasty to supervise Qingzhou. On the surface, he managed grain and grass, but in reality, he monitored all forces.

He rubbed the private seal with his fingertip and suddenly chuckled: It seems the Imperial Dynasty has also set its sights on the fat piece of meat that is Qingzhou.

At this moment, the summoning array in the secret chamber suddenly lit up, and pale purple light swirled in the array, outlining a burly figure.

The man was bare-chested, his bronze skin covered in scars, with a coarse cloth battle skirt tied around his waist; it was Qiao Feng, who had just been summoned.

Panel pop-up Qiao Feng's data: Name: Qiao Feng (Xiao Feng) Origin: demi-gods and semi-devils world Realm: Late Grandmaster Realm Martial Skill: 1. Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms (Perfection) — The palm power is fierce and unparalleled, capable of splitting mountains and rocks, shattering gold and iron. 2. Dragon Capturing Skill (Major Achievement) — Can take objects from a distance, controlling enemies from a distance. 3. Internal Skill (Perfection) — Internal energy is thick and long-lasting, with an unparalleled Foundation. Loyalty: 97%

Subordinate Qiao Feng, greets the Young Lord. Qiao Feng knelt on one knee, his voice like a bell, shaking dust from the ceiling of the secret chamber.

Jun Xiaoyao looked at the scars on his body, remembered the battle written in the data, and said lightly: Get up. There's a fight in Qingzhou, and we're just short of someone who can fight.

Qiao Feng stood up, his brows furrowed: Does the Young Lord mean... Ten Thousand Poisons Valley? He had received basic information when he was just summoned and already understood the current situation.

Not only that. Jun Xiaoyao pushed the Imperial Guard token in front of him, Marquis Zhenbei's people are reselling grain and grass in the Black Market. When The Net's people investigated, they injured three of them. You go handle it, remember—leave no survivors.

A trace of complexity flashed in Qiao Feng's eyes. Although he was combative, he did not like wanton killing, but the Young Lord's order could not be questioned, so he finally cupped his hands and said: Subordinate obeys.

Wait. Jun Xiaoyao stopped him and took out a brocade pouch from under the table, Inside is the evidence of Marquis Zhenbei colluding with Ten Thousand Poisons Valley. After you finish, accidentally drop this outside the Imperial Guard camp.

Qiao Feng took the brocade pouch, his fingertips touching the wax seal on it, his eyes darkening—this was to borrow a knife to kill, to have the Imperial Dynasty punish Marquis Zhenbei. The Young Lord's methods were more ruthless than the rumors in Jianghu.

After Qiao Feng left, Jun Xiaoyao looked at the map again, his fingertips sliding over Black Wind Cliff: Zhao Gao, how is the preparation on West Gate Blows Snow's side?

Zhao Gao bowed and said: Already had Lin Pingzhi lead the Shadow Group to clear the miasma near Black Wind Cliff. Mr. Ximen said he guarantees to end the battle within three moves. He paused and added, The Marshal of the Unruly sent word back that the Ten Thousand Poisons Valley Master secretly invited the Poison Immortal Li Mochou to help, saying he wants to set up a poison array by the cliff.

A cold arc hooked at the corner of Jun Xiaoyao's mouth: Li Mochou? Perfect, let her and West Gate Blows Snow make a pair of immortal lovers.

Zhao Gao lowered his head and chuckled—the Young Lord wanted to use West Gate Blows Snow's Fast Sword to clean up the sect while he was at it.

At this moment, another summoning array in the secret chamber lit up with white light. This time, a Woman in White appeared, her appearance clear and beautiful, with a thin sword hanging from her waist; it was Little Dragon Girl.

Panel pop-up Little Dragon Girl's data: Name: Little Dragon Girl Origin: the return of the condor heroes world Realm: Grandmaster Realm Middle Stage Martial Skill: 1. Jade Maiden Heart Sutra (Perfection) — Peerless light skill, movements as agile as the wind, sword moves are light and elegant. 2. Nine Yin Manual (Major Achievement) — Internal energy is soft and long-lasting, can neutralize fierce attacks. 3. Left and Right Ambidextrous Technique (Major Achievement) — Can use a sword with both hands simultaneously, unexpectedly attacking the enemy's weak points. Loyalty: 96%

Subordinate Little Dragon Girl, greets the Young Lord. Her voice was cold, like jade striking stone.

Jun Xiaoyao looked at her, remembering that Yang Guo was still practicing basic sword techniques, and said: Go to the clock tower and teach Yang Guo the Xuantie Sword Technique. He lacks a Master.

Little Dragon Girl nodded slightly. When she turned, she caught a glimpse of Black Wind Cliff on the map, and her footsteps paused—the miasma there reminded her of the poison swamp outside the Ancient Tomb. For some reason, she felt that there would be variables in this battle.

Qiao Feng brought three elites from The Net and headed straight for the grain stronghold set up by Marquis Zhenbei in the Black Market.

The stronghold was disguised as a grain shop, with two Imperial Guards standing at the door, wearing sabers at their waists, their eyes vigilant. Qiao Feng didn't waste words; he activated his Dragon Capturing Skill and snatched their sabers from the air, scaring them pale.

By the Young Lord's order, taking your dog lives!

The opening move of the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, Vast Dragon Regrets, was unleashed. Before the palm wind arrived, the shop's door panels were blown away. More than a dozen Imperial Guards rushed out of the shop, all pointing their swords at him. The leading captain sneered: Where did this wild man come from, daring to break into the Imperial Guard stronghold?

Qiao Feng didn't waste words with him. His palm wind swept across, hitting the opponent's sword rain head-on.

Dragon Appears in the Field palm force slashed diagonally, snapping the swords of three Imperial Guards; Soaring Dragon in the Sky leaped into the air, both palms struck out, directly slapping the captain until he vomited blood and flew backward, smashing through the back wall.

The remaining Imperial Guards saw their leader was killed in seconds, scared out of their wits, and turned to run. How could Qiao Feng give them a chance? He used Dragon Capturing Skill to suck the last two back and struck them down with both palms, killing them on the spot.

In less than a stick of incense, there were no survivors in the stronghold. Qiao Feng followed the Young Lord's instructions and threw the brocade pouch into the corner of the wall. When he turned, he caught a glimpse of the grain piled up in the shop—most of it was moldy, stale grain, and the bottom of the bags was mixed with sand and soil. His brows furrowed even tighter. This grain was supposed to be sent to the border, but it was resold for profit by Marquis Zhenbei, even daring to tamper with the life-saving grain for disaster victims...

He took a deep breath and used his palm force to split the grain shop in half. The moldy grain mixed with sand and soil spilled all over the ground, as if accusing this dirty deal.

Meanwhile, Little Dragon Girl had arrived at the clock tower. Yang Guo was practicing sword techniques against a giant rock, swinging the black iron heavy sword haphazardly, his web between thumb and index finger turned bright red. Hearing footsteps, he looked back and saw a Woman in White, stunned: You are...?

Little Dragon Girl handed over an ordinary iron sword: The mysterious iron sword is too heavy, practice this first. I will teach you the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, which will save more effort when combined with sword techniques.

Yang Guo looked at her cold side profile and suddenly remembered the Ancient Tomb written in the data, scratching his head: Are you the Master? But you look younger than me...

Little Dragon Girl ignored him, drew her sword, and lightly tapped the tip of the sword on the giant rock. Stone chips flew, and she actually carved a neat Sword character: Watch carefully, this is the basic sword style.

Yang Guo looked at the word and suddenly felt—this Master seemed very powerful.

Jun Xiaoyao sat in the secret chamber, listening to Zhao Gao report the progress everywhere, his fingertips tapping a rhythmic beat on the map. The duel at Black Wind Cliff, the fall of Marquis Zhenbei, Yang Guo's sword enlightenment... every step was advancing according to plan.

He suddenly remembered that when he first established Beyond Heaven, The Net only had the Marshal of the Unruly and a few wounded assassins. Now, they could mobilize top experts like Qiao Feng and West Gate Blows Snow, and a trace of imperceptible smile finally appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Young Lord, Zhao Gao suddenly said, The Marshal of the Unruly says he discovered the aura of the Heavenly Human Realm approaching Qingzhou, looking like... the Imperial Dynasty's tribute.

Jun Xiaoyao lifted his eyes, his gaze as deep as the night: It's perfect that they came. Notify Qiao Feng, after dealing with Marquis Zhenbei, go immediately to Black Wind Cliff to guard the battle.

What about the Heavenly Human Realm? On the map of Beyond Heaven, any stumbling block should be crushed.

Panel notification: Beyond Heaven power value +2500, current Rank: Qingzhou First-Class Force (advancing)

Unlock new areas: Imperial Guard camp, Ten Thousand Poisons Valley main altar

Hidden mission triggered: Qingzhou Shuffle, reward: Marquis Zhenbei's military power, Ten Thousand Poisons Valley poison scripture