Chapter 167

Chapter 167 Fear and Awe, Thirty-Six Heavenly Killers!

“Patriarch Qian” lay on his back, staring at Lu Qing, his face filled with disbelief.

He couldn’t believe that he, the top assassin of the Seven Killings Tower, had been defeated by such a young man.

And he was completely and brutally beaten, without even the slightest chance to fight back.

The fighting skills he had painstakingly cultivated for years were useless before Lu Qing; he was completely crushed.

The mighty, dragon-like, tiger-like punch was truly terrifying.

It enveloped everything, blocking everything, leaving no room for his stealth and escape.

No matter where he fled, he would be caught in the punch.

Before Lu Qing, “Patriarch Qian” felt like a fly caught in a spider’s web, with nowhere to escape.

What kind of monster was this?

A wave of fear rose in “Patriarch Qian.”

He looked at “Patriarch Qian,” lying on the ground like a dead dog, then at Lu Qing, standing tall on the wall.

All the guests were filled with shock.

Regardless of whether this “Master Qian” was real or not, the terrifying aura he had unleashed earlier was undeniable.

Everyone guessed that, even if he hadn’t reached the level of a martial arts master, he was close.

His swordsmanship and agility were equally impressive.

At least among those present, aside from Wei Xinghe and the young man in plain clothes, no one dared to claim they could block a single blow.

Not to mention the mysterious and unpredictable secret technique capable of shaking the minds of even master-level warriors.

Such a formidable assassin, however, was completely unable to escape Lu Qing’s pursuit and was easily defeated and recaptured.

From the assassin’s escape to Lu Qing’s return, perhaps only a few dozen breaths had passed.

The guests realized that compared to the recent battle at the city gate, Lu Qing’s strength had greatly improved.

“What’s wrong, young master?”

Lu Qing ignored the guests’ awe-inspiring looks. The first thing he noticed was that the unconscious Wei Zi’an looked uneasy.

“Young Master Lu, you’ve returned just in time. This villain’s sword was poisoned. An’er was scratched, and the poison has entered his system, leaving him unconscious. Lord Zhirui said it’s called the Blood Evil Poison, and it’s extremely toxic. Please, Young Master Lu, save An’er!”

Madam Wei was overjoyed to see Lu Qing return, and pleaded hastily.

“Let me see!”

Lu Qing, not wanting to delay, moved slightly, and was already on the platform.

“Master Wei, please keep an eye on the assassin. I’ve broken his limbs and removed his jaw, so he shouldn’t pose any threat.”

With that, he activated his supernatural powers and looked at Wei Zi’an.

A grayish, decayed hue emanated from him.

[Wei Zi’an: Young Master of the Wei Family, of noble status, with a resolute and cheerful character.]

[Cultivation: Initial stage of the Acquired Qi and Blood Realm.]

[Poisoned by the Seven Killings Tower’s unique Blood Evil Poison, his life hangs in the balance.]

It was indeed the Blood Evil Poison.

Lu Qing’s heart trembled, knowing the situation was dire.

He reached into his pockets and pulled out a small wooden box. He opened it and pulled out a jade bottle and a needle bag. He

first opened the jade bottle and dripped several drops of liquid medicine into Wei Zi’an’s mouth.

Then, he stripped back his shirt and inserted more than ten silver needles, using the power of acupuncture to help activate the medicine.

“Master Qian” observed this with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes. “

How could the blood poison of the Seven Killings Tower be so easily dispelled? ” “

This kid is truly overestimating his abilities. “

It was a pity his jaw had been dislocated, preventing him from speaking, or else he would have been unbearably sarcastic.

“Master Qian”‘s eyes lit up with anticipation.

He had left so decisively not only to avoid being surrounded but also because Wei Zi’an, already stricken by the blood poison, was practically certain to die.

The blood poison was so formidable that even the antidote from the Seven Killings Tower was only effective if taken within a quarter of an hour.

After a while, there was almost no chance of recovery.

He had carried out this assassination with the unwavering determination to kill, not even carrying an antidote.

He wanted to see the expressions of these people after Wei Zi’an’s poison took effect.

As a killer, life and death were no longer a concern from the moment he was captured.

Seeing the grief-stricken expressions of these people before his death would have been a profound relief.

Meanwhile, under Lu Qing’s full-strength acupuncture, the medicine containing the Earth Vein Spirit Fluid he had administered to Wei Zi’an rapidly dissolved and unleashed its medicinal power.

The Earth Vein Spirit Fluid possessed miraculous properties, capable of resurrecting the living and dissolving the bones.

It was a supreme treasure crafted by beings far beyond the Innate Realm. Although the Earth Vein Spirit Fluid had been diluted considerably, it was also enriched with century-old ginseng to replenish vitality.

Its healing properties were equally remarkable, making it a true lifesaver.

Therefore, even the so-called Blood Evil Poison, no matter how potent, was swiftly defeated by this life-saving elixir.

The dark energy on Wei Zian’s face faded at a speed visible to the n*ked eye.

It quickly improved, becoming rosy.

After a few breaths, he opened his eyes and looked around in confusion.

“Mom, what’s wrong with me?”

“An’er, you’re awake!” Madam Wei hugged him tightly, tears of joy streaming down her face.

Wei Xinghe explained, “You were poisoned just now and nearly died. It was Young Master Lu who saved you.”

“He really saved you?!”

The guests who witnessed this scene were incredulous.

They had all seen clearly that Wei Zi’an’s condition was extremely critical.

The blood poison was extremely terrifying; even a touch of it could instantly render a person unconscious. Even the antidote pills of the mysterious Master Zhirui were ineffective.

Unexpectedly, such a potent poison was neutralized by Lu Qing with just as much speed.

As the saying goes, illness comes like a mountain falling, and passes like a thread being pulled out.

The same is true for detoxification; poisoning is simple, but detoxification is much more complex.

Yet Lu Qing could easily resolve it, demonstrating the immense skill of his medicine.

Not only was his martial arts skills unfathomable, but his medical skills were also remarkable.

Gazing at Lu Qing, whose face still held a hint of childishness, the guests grew increasingly enigmatic about this young man.

As for the “Master Qian,” who had been hoping to enjoy the show, his eyes were now filled with disbelief.

He couldn’t believe that the blood poison he’d paid so much for could be so easily neutralized.

This was even harder for him to accept than Lu Qing’s defeat and capture in just a few breaths.

Unfortunately, his jaw had been removed, so even with all his disbelief, he couldn’t question him.

After Wei Zi’an awoke, Lu Qing examined him again.

Not only had the blood poison in his system been completely neutralized, but the wound on his arm had also healed. Only then did he feel relieved.

Wei Xinghe also breathed a sigh of relief. After comforting Wei Zi’an for a moment, he approached the “Master Qian” and looked at him coldly.

“Who are you? Why do you want to kill my son? Where is the real Master Qian?”

All the guests looked over.

Wei Xinghe was no fool; he could easily tell that the “Master Qian” before him was a fake. The other guests were similarly   impressed

. The “Master Qian” before them was completely different from the one they’d usually encountered, especially in terms of his immense strength. It was a stark difference, impossible to be the same person. “Master Qian” simply stared at Wei Xinghe coldly, silent.   Seeing his visibly distorted mouth, everyone suddenly remembered Lu Qing’s earlier remark that he had removed the man’s jaw.   ”Master Wei, I’ve removed the poison from his mouth. He can’t commit suicide by poisoning himself, but I can fix his mouth,” Lu Qing said.   Wei Xinghe stepped forward and just as he had “Master Qian’s” mouth closed,   he sneered, “Why kill him? I, the assassins of the Seven Killings Tower, never need a reason. If there’s a reward, I’ll even show you the head of a king. As for that fat man from the Qian family, since I’m impersonating him, I’ve already killed him!”   A chill ran down everyone’s spines.   They sensed the Seven Killings Tower’s brazenness.   ”Who’s offering the bounty on my son’s life?”   Wei Xinghe was furious, but he suppressed it and continued.   ”I don’t know. The rules of the Seven Killings Tower are that assassins only accept the assignment, not the reason. Only headquarters knows who offered the bounty. I’m only interested in killing and collecting the reward, and I know nothing else.”   At this point, “Patriarch Qian” felt a surge of resentment.   The information he’d received from headquarters only mentioned a master martial artist with perfected internal organs and a severely injured ancestor.   It didn’t mention a monstrous creature like Lu Qing.   With such a significant inaccuracy in the intelligence, there were only two possibilities.   One was that headquarters was deliberately misleading him, feeding him false information.   The other was that his employer was concealing information to avoid paying a higher reward.   Regardless, he’d been badly screwed. ”   You bastard, don’t let me return alive, or I’ll find out who the bastard is who’s been deceiving me!   ” “Patriarch Qian” swore fiercely.   ”Since you know nothing, there’s no point in staying!”   Wei Xinghe, frustrated that his questions wouldn’t get any better, wasted no time and was about to kill the man to vent his anger.   ”Wait, Patriarch Wei,” the young man in plain clothes stopped him. “Would you mind asking me a few questions?”   ”Sir Zhirui, please.”   Wei Xinghe paused and made way.   He still held the young man in plain clothes in high esteem.   If he hadn’t alerted Doctor Chen and Lu Qing that day, the Wei family would have been wiped out.   It was he who had warned Zi’an, sealed his vital energy, and provided the detoxification pills; otherwise, Zi’an might not have survived until Lu Qing returned.   So, naturally, Wei Xinghe had no objection to the young man’s modest request.   The young man stood before “Patriarch Qian,” but the latter simply stared at him coldly, as if completely indifferent to life and death.   But the young man’s next words immediately changed his expression.   ”I’ve heard that within the Seven Killings Tower, there are countless assassins, and among them, the Thirty-Six Celestial Beings and the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends are the most famous. I wonder which of the Thirty-Six Celestial Beings you are?”   (End of this chapter)