Ice Profound Force = Proficiency? Defeating Yuwen Wudi! The Woman in Green [Please subscr

Chapter 68 Ice Profound Force = Proficiency? Defeating Yuwen Wudi! The Woman in Green [Please subscribe, 10,000 words today]

This time.

Not only did they win the immediate battle, they also gained prestige within the Jingling army.

With a slight thought, he focused his attention on the panel in his mind.

The panel's proficiency indicator had long since stopped, and finally settled on:

【Moonlight Heart Sutra (Beginner Level 952/10000)】

"Great job, a very successful one!"

"It's a pity he quit... If only I could have one last good fight with him!"

Su Yang's eyes gleamed with anticipation. His proficiency had increased by more than 800 points from the battle with the silver-robed man!

Haoyue Qi Sea can absorb ice-attribute Qi and convert it into proficiency, which has shown him the path to rapid growth!

In the future, you can become stronger by sparring with more people who practice ice-attribute martial arts!

"Sun Wang, lead your men to clear the scene, maintain vigilance, and set up camp on the spot."

"yes!"

Sun Wang excitedly agreed.

Su Yang strode towards the main hall of the villa.

He knew that after this battle, the name "Su Yang" had been established in the Jingling Army, but it would also inevitably attract the attention of many other forces.

But a more important gain than fame is understanding the path to faster advancement in the Bright Moon Heart Sutra!

Li Zhong, who was slumped on the ground, was still not in his right mind even after being helped up by his colleagues.

The lingering fear washed over him like waves of ice water.

Vice Commander Ma's orders today were too urgent, irrationally urgent, as if he were trying to get rid of a hot potato.

"Could it be that even Vice Commander Ma himself is not in control of his own destiny?"

This audacious guess sent chills down his spine, and he dared not think any further.

It was nearing dusk.

Behind a large tree more than a hundred feet away from the manor, a slender figure in green robes stood alone. She held a sheathed longsword in her hand and looked at the young battalion commander surrounded by soldiers inside the manor, her clear eyes unable to hide her surprise.

She had witnessed the entire exchange that had occurred in a flash.

"The Ice Profound Force was neutralized in such a way—"

She murmured to herself, her voice clear and crisp, "Yuwen Wudi is an outstanding expert of the Yuwen family. This Su Yang's martial arts—there's something strange about them."

Her trip was originally intended to help her family track the movements of the Yuwen Clan and seek medical treatment for her relatives, but she unexpectedly witnessed this scene.

How could a mere border garrison commander force back a fierce general from the Yuwen clan?

"Su Yang, you're quite interesting."

She murmured the name, and the last rays of the setting sun swept across her beautiful profile. Her figure swayed slightly, then disappeared into the deepening twilight like wisps of smoke.

The hustle and bustle of Cuiyu Villa gradually subsided.

Su Yang stood in the courtyard, closing his eyes to review the thrilling exchange that had just taken place. The true energy in the silver-robed man's palm was as chilling as the essence of ten thousand years of mysterious ice, as if it could freeze a person into an ice sculpture.

"This person is definitely not from a small gang or faction!"

Su Yang opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing in them.

Combining the corresponding martial arts of the Twin Dragons world, a thought struck him... This true qi characteristic is extremely compatible with the Ice Profound Force!

No independent cultivator or ordinary sect in the martial world possesses such a true qi inheritance that combines ultimate attributes with a superior will. Only a powerful family that has cultivated it for generations with top-notch secrets and vast resources can nurture it.

"Battalion Commander".

Sun Wang strode closer and reported in a low voice: "We searched the open areas thoroughly and found nothing unusual, except for a few things we found in the garbage dump behind the kitchen."

Su Yang followed Sun Wang to the back wall of the kitchen, where he saw two items hidden under rotten vegetable leaves and stove ashes: several pieces of blood-stained white cloth. The cloth was fine and crisp, definitely not the coarse linen of Jiangnan. Bloodstains were splattered, and the tears were neat, as if cut by a sharp blade.

There was also a small patch of semi-solidified, dark purple gelatinous substance stuck to the broken porcelain, with a spicy and slightly bitter smell, mixed with a coolness like ice chips.

"Edelweiss!"

Su Yang picked up the fine cloth, knowing that it was exclusively supplied to the nobles and elite troops of the North and was hard to find among the common people.

He sniffed the gel again: "Snow Soul Glue!"

This medicine is made from a secret blend of Northern Ice Soul Moss and rare cold herbs. It is a sacred medicine for those who cultivate Yin-cold internal energy to restore their meridians. It can forcibly restrain rampant true energy and protect the meridians. Only powerful forces can obtain it.

The fabrics supplied exclusively by the North, the medicinal herbs made in secret by the North, and the icy true energy of the man in the silver robe—his identity is obvious.

Su Yang stood up. The physical evidence was complete. All he had to do was present this irrefutable evidence and point out the "northern powerful families," and someone would naturally follow the clues.

As he turned around, his gaze fell on Li Zhong, who stood in the corridor, looking ashen and trembling like a leaf.

Su Yang walked over and squatted down, asking calmly, "Li Zhong, do you understand your situation now?"

Li Zhong looked up blankly.

"The orders Ma Qun gave you, ostensibly, were to lead me in capturing the spy, but in reality, they were to provoke the people inside the manor at all costs, create conflict, and force me to either suffer heavy losses against any potential experts within, or—to die inside."

Su Yang's voice was not loud, but every word was like an ice pick, piercing into Li Zhong's heart.

"Whether it's my death, the death of the expert inside, or our mutual destruction, does it make a difference to you? You were at the forefront, spewing profanities. Once the conflict broke out, what were your chances of surviving?"

Li Zhong trembled violently, his lips quivering, unable to speak.

At the time, he was only thinking about completing orders and making meritorious contributions; he never thought about these things.

Only now, after Su Yang pointed it out, did he feel a chilling fear creeping over him.

"You've been used by the herd of horses!"

Su Yang looked directly into his eyes and said, "Ma Qun, or the people behind him, never intended for you to return alive. You know too much, which makes you too easy to use against us. A dead pawn is the safest option."

The last trace of color drained from Li Zhong's face, and he finally understood how close he was to death.

Su Yang stood up and looked down at him: "Take these two items and lead the Vanguard Battalion back to the city in a grand manner to report back to Deputy Commander Ma."

He paused, then ordered in a deep voice, "Say that: An investigation revealed that Cuiyu Manor had signs of emergency treatment, including the presence of snow velvet hemp and a secret-recipe snow spirit glue, which are specially supplied from the North. This medicine is specifically for treating injuries caused by cold internal energy, and it matches the characteristics of the attacker's true energy."

"Su Ying personally engaged the enemy and determined that their true energy was extremely pure and cold, unlike anything seen in ordinary martial arts, a fact corroborated by the relics."

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Therefore, it is concluded that the enemy is not a bandit from the Jianghuai region, but rather an elite force of northern powerful clans. They hastily withdrew, suffering from internal injuries due to the cold, and their intentions are far from small. This matter concerns the city's defenses and extends beyond the scope of bandit suppression. Commander Su is personally leading his elite troops to track and investigate, and has specifically ordered us to return immediately, requesting that superiors thoroughly investigate the entire city and be on high alert against any internal collaborators. This is irrefutable evidence of a powerful clan's infiltration; delay could lead to unforeseen consequences!

Li Zhong was instantly stunned.

This storyline turns "garbage" into "ironclad evidence," transforming a conspiracy into a major case of powerful figures infiltrating the country. He could already imagine Ma Qun's deathly pale face upon hearing this.

"If you report it publicly, under the watchful eyes of the public, they won't dare to touch you."

Su Yang saw through his thoughts: "The more you stick to this story, the safer your life becomes. You are no longer a pawn, but a key witness in this major case."

A glimmer of life finally ignited in the ashes in Li Zhong's eyes.

He kowtowed heavily, his voice hoarse: "I understand! I will report back without missing a single word!"

Su Yang said no more and gestured for Sun Wang to wrap the things up.

After a while.

Li Zhong mounted his horse, feigning grief and indignation, and shouted to the assembled soldiers: "The Su camp is pursuing the enemy!"

"There's no time to lose, come with me back to the city to report! Let's go!"

The large group of people marched away, spreading the news that "something has happened at Cuiyu Villa" along the way.

at the same time.

In the shadows of the villa, Su Yang and his group of six slipped out silently.

The six men, lightly armed with cloth-wrapped horseshoes, blended into the night like six dark shadows.

Su Yang dismissed Sun Wang and the others to search separately, while he himself sneaked to Chen Wenyuan's courtyard like a night owl. Seeing the light on inside, he landed and knocked on the door.

The door opened, and Chen Wenyuan saw that it was Su Yang, so he quickly stepped aside to let him in.

Su Yang placed a package on the table and untied it. Inside was a thousand taels of official silver that he had handed over to Liu Meng. He then stated that he was the battalion commander of the Jingling Army's elite vanguard battalion.

"My benefactor, what are you doing—"

Chen Wenyuan's pupils contracted sharply as he looked at the mountain of official silver.

Su Yang said calmly, "This money is seed money, both for my own purposes and for investigating potential threats within the military. My identity can protect you; you just need to keep quiet."

Chen Wenyuan stared at the mountain of official silver, his voice trembling: "My benefactor, with so much silver, I'm afraid I can't keep it safe—"

"If we can't hold it, we'll use it." Su Yang's eyes were sharp. "Turning it into manpower, strongholds, and intelligence networks is the foundation for our foothold in Jingling."

Su Yang took out a letter and handed it to him: "Three urgent matters are inside. Just do as instructed. Work hard, and once I've established myself, I'll definitely find you a proper position in the army so your mother can hold her head high again."

"Rest assured, my benefactor, Wen Yuan will not fail your trust!" Chen Wen Yuan said excitedly, accepting the letter with both hands. No sooner had he finished speaking than Su Yang pushed open the window and swept into the night, disappearing in an instant.

Chen Wenyuan quickly secured the doors and windows. Looking at the thousand taels of official silver on the table, he initially felt greedy, but when his fingertips touched the mark "Jiangling Prefecture Cast" on the silver, he suddenly realized that using official silver for private purposes would surely lead to his death.

He instantly understood that this was a test from Su Yang. Only by turning the silver into the foundation of his intelligence network could he repay the debt of gratitude and secure his future.

Chen Wenyuan's eyes were firm. After hiding the silver, he opened the letter.

The letter, written in strong handwriting, reads: "[Three urgent matters to be handled] 1. Purchase two adjacent courtyards in Mawei Lane, connect them, and build a secret cellar as a base."

Second, recruit local strongmen as eyes and ears to keep a close watch on the Huang family mansion, the city defense office, and the canal port, and report back daily.

3. Establish a code for transmitting information: triangle outside the wall = intelligence available, circle = urgent meeting, and the third locust tree hole in the City God Temple will be a temporary intelligence point.

Additionally, I purchased a small courtyard house with a kitchen in Qing Shi Lane, Xicheng District, as a quick place to eat on my way to work.

Chen Wenyuan instantly understood that the small courtyard in Qing Shi Lane, though ostensibly a private residence, was actually his benefactor's secret supply point, operating without anyone noticing.

He burned the letter to ashes and then made plans in his mind: open up the stronghold in Mawei Lane within three days; find a reliable mute servant to guard the small courtyard in Qingshi Lane and prepare ginseng soup every day; arrange for people to keep watch on the Huang Mansion, the Canal Gang and the City Defense Office respectively.

The backyard of the Grand Canal Gang headquarters.

Su Yang donned a bronze mask, unfurled his black robe, and silently slipped into the study.

Inside the study, Wang Jian was checking the invoice when he noticed the flickering candlelight. Looking up, he saw a bronze-masked figure standing in the room and hurriedly bowed, saying, "Master!"

Su Yang's voice was low and hoarse: "How is the Jishui Pharmacy progressing?"

Wang Jian reported: "The pharmacy has opened for business. The manager has a clean record. There are four branches in the city. We have secretly acquired three ginseng roots that are over twenty years old and two Solomon's seal roots that are fifteen years old. All transactions were conducted in cash, without any written receipts."

"Well done." Su Yang nodded. "The pharmacy will continue to secretly collect high-grade ginseng, essence, and Ganoderma lucidum, and keep the accounts clean."

Take me to see the inventory.

Wang Jian led Su Yang to the backyard storeroom, unlocked the iron lock, and revealed several boxes of top-grade medicinal herbs. Among them was a 25-year-old wild ginseng with an intact stem and potent medicinal properties. Su Yang picked it up and said, "I'll take this ginseng."

Su Yang carefully put away the ginseng, his tone leaving no room for doubt: "I have a few things to tell you, and you must get them done through the channels of the Grand Canal Gang. First:

Send the fastest grain transport boat north to carry a cartload of compacted snow, arriving within a month and a half, and ensure it is preserved intact.

Wang Jianlin replied in a crisp voice, "Yes! It will definitely arrive on schedule!"

"Second: Have boatmen and porters secretly investigate the locations of natural cold pools and springs in Jiangnan, and record in detail the terrain, depth, and coldness, without making a fuss."

"I understand. I will immediately instruct the officials in charge of each region to keep an eye out."

"Third: The pharmacy and its subordinates collect cold-attribute treasures such as cold jade, black ice, and snow lotus, regardless of location or cost."

Although Wang Jian was surprised, he still replied, "Yes! Spread out spies everywhere, and take them down immediately once you get any information."

"Fourth, keep a long-term watch: have your subordinates keep an eye out for two types of rumors in their dealings—one is unusual events related to cold and freezing techniques, and the other is clues about techniques with earth and heavy attributes. Report any definite news immediately."

Wang Jian breathed a sigh of relief and respectfully replied, "I will remember this and will make sure the brothers keep a close eye on things."

Su Yang said no more, and vanished without a trace in a flash. Wang Jian wiped away his cold sweat and immediately returned to his study to arrange matters that very night.

At the beginning of the hour of Chou (1-3 AM), at the entrance of Zhijin Lane.

Sun Wang waited for nearly an hour before the two groups of men returned, finding only minor traces and no trace of the villains from Cuiyu Manor.

"Why hasn't the battalion commander arrived yet?!"

Before Li Shitou finished speaking, there was a soft sound from the east roof, and Su Yang gracefully landed.

His left sleeve was torn, his arm was injured, and his face was slightly pale.

"Battalion Commander!" Five men surrounded him.

"It's nothing, just a minor injury." Su Yang waved his hand. "I encountered a silver-robed man at the abandoned dye shop in the east of the city. After a fight, one of them was killed, and I was wounded. Don't make a fuss about it when we get back to camp, so as not to shake the morale of the troops."

"

Sun Wang quickly fetched medicine and bandaged the wound.

Su Yang mounted his horse and said, "Return to camp. Report tonight's events truthfully, saying that you discovered traces of remnants of the northern aristocratic clans and have repelled them."

"Yes!" The six riders galloped toward the military camp.

Immediately, Su Yang thought to himself, "Next, I need to focus all my efforts on improving my strength to deal with the Jianghuai Army's attack on the city and the Huang family's counterattack."

He touched the ginseng package beside him, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Three ginseng roots aged twenty years and two Solomon's seal roots aged fifteen years are enough for him to drink ginseng soup for half a month. The resource channels for cultivation have been initially opened up.