I Can Strengthen Infinitely

Chapter 473: Chapter 291: Fortification! Golden Bell Shield, Twelfth Level

Li Ding’s corpse lay on the cold ground, the pool of liquor long dried up, yet still leaving a damp stain beneath him.

Several constables searched around the corpse, hoping to find any clues.

Qin Yuesheng stood on the window ledge of a small building ten zhang away, observing the scene from afar with the Biluo Eye.

Placing the Spirit Fox’s Insight before his eyes, he could clearly see wisps of dim black air emanating from the faceless corpse, quite numerous indeed.

"It really is related to evil spirits." Qin Yuesheng put down the Spirit Fox’s Insight, musing.

The presence of rampant resentment in Chengshan City suggested many hidden malevolent entities within, and if he could capture them all, he would reap a considerable amount of All-Purpose Essence.

Qin Yuesheng’s demand for All-Purpose Essence was immense, so he couldn’t afford to pass up any opportunity.

Soon, unable to find anything, the officials had no choice but to bring a stretcher to carry Li Ding’s body away. Seeing the scene now empty, Qin Yuesheng quickly leapt forward.

Amateurs watch the show, experts see the story; without special techniques, even the most skilled detective couldn’t crack a case of malevolent spirit harm.

Qin Yuesheng focused on the liquor stain on the ground, which was a significant clue. Normally, if liquor spilled on the ground for about an hour, it should nearly evaporate, leaving no visible stain.

Yet, before him, this stain remained remarkably moist, as if it had just been spilled.

Just as Qin Yuesheng intended to draw the Dragon-Slaying Sword to touch it, suddenly, numerous black bubbles erupted from the stain like boiling water.

Seeing this turn of events, Qin Yuesheng instantly sensed danger, immediately channeling his Inner Strength as protective Inner Strength to envelop his entire body.

In the blink of an eye, several black arms reached out from beneath the stain, clutching forcefully at Qin Yuesheng’s body.

Such occurrences weren’t new to Qin Yuesheng; he promptly struck, his torrential Inner Strength surging down, meeting those arms head-on.

Boom!

The ground’s green bricks cracked swiftly, and the stain dissipated with a roar, instantly forming a large pit beneath Qin Yuesheng’s palm.

However, the situation wasn’t that simple; Qin Yuesheng sensed a gust of wind from behind, indicating a strong presence. He immediately blocked it with a backhand arm, stopping the attacking object’s whip-leg.

Turning back, he saw a peculiar man with different faces on each side of his head.

The man’s entire body was pitch black, and as his limbs moved, they emitted rippling waves like water.

A backward clutch from Qin Yuesheng grabbed the man violently, and then he swiftly stabbed with his sword, piercing straight into the man’s chest.

[Yes/No—Disassemble ’Wraith’]

If an expert in Inner Strength were stabbed in the chest by the Dragon-Slaying Sword, they’d likely perish immediately, but this wraith appeared liquid-like, slippery and astonishingly smooth. Despite being pierced, it had no effect, its mouth poised to bite at Qin Yuesheng’s face.

Holding breath in the Dantian, channeling energy with an exhale, Qin Yuesheng released a sword-like beam of energy from his mouth, piercing the wraith’s face and boring a large hole.

Releasing the sword’s handle, he then delivered an uppercut to the wraith’s chin, sending it howling skyward.

No opportunities allowed, Qin Yuesheng grabbed the wraith with a dexterous maneuver, launching a Soul-Shattering Roar that instantly destabilized its form, threatening to collapse.

With Inner Strength at hand, Qin Yuesheng enveloped the wraith entirely, spinning it like a grinding wheel, swiftly crushing it into remnants, disappearing on the spot.

"These evil spirits seem far from simple." Qin Yuesheng murmured, observing the now-empty surroundings.

Deploying the Spirit Fox’s Insight and Exorcism Toad to scan the area, he confirmed no anomalies and returned to the inn.

...

Somewhere in Chengshan City.

Dim, blue smoke swirling.

An unhandled snake-headed umbrella hovered mid-air.

Within the circular area below it, numerous souls floated and revolved, enhancing the ominous aura. freēwēbηovel.c૦m

"The secret of the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint seems to have been discovered by northern practitioners; recently, I’ve heard that forces from Mount Hua and eight peaks are covertly seeking something called the Crimson Cloud Scripture for an Immortal Master from the north."

"No worries, if something unexpected occurs, simply let me handle it."

"This Ten Thousand Souls Umbrella is the key to the Divine Killing Treasure Acupoint and cannot be compromised. There’s no need for you to deal with trivial matters; the Flame Ghost Venerable need only guard this carefully."

Boom!

A burst of flame erupted, illuminating all surrounding areas, revealing a young man with scarlet skin covered in red lotus fire patterns across his chest, neck, and face, meditating atop a furnace. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com

The furnace lid had five vents, from which flames surged, enveloping the youth’s lower half.

The flames danced around him like playful spirits, not burning his body but instead merging into him, enhancing his aura.

"You sought this superior conduit physique for me, and I am grateful; now, I’ll assist you, and once the matter concludes, I’ll have no further dealings with you."