: Having drunk the morning dew and mastered the Profound Water True Skill, he created snow

Chapter 71: Having drunk the morning dew and mastered the Profound Water True Skill, he created snow with his true energy at the Golden Bell Martial Arts School. [Please subscribe!]

"Senior Brother!"

"Senior Brother's Golden Bell Shield has been broken? This... how is this possible?"

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Upon seeing this, the martial arts disciples around them changed their expressions drastically, and their attacks instantly ceased.

Su Yang's gaze swept over the crowd, his Xuan Shui True Qi secretly spreading out, causing a thin layer of ice to form on the ground centered on him: "Anyone who dares to obstruct the investigation will be an enemy of Jingling City! I can find the weakness of the Golden Bell Shield every time. Do you want to try?"

The disciples looked at each other, intimidated by Su Yang's imposing presence. They could barely hold their steel swords. Even their senior brother, who had practiced the Golden Bell Cover technique for fifteen years, was subdued in one move. Their half-baked skills, which had only been taught for a few years, were simply no match for him.

"Wang Tiezhu!"

Su Yang gave the order in a deep voice.

"exist!"

"Search all warehouses and berths, focusing on suspicious goods and hidden corners. Make sure to find any trace of the spies!"

"yes!"

Wang Tiezhu responded loudly and immediately led his men to begin the search.

Upon seeing this, the merchants and laborers' initial dissatisfaction vanished instantly. The investigation of spies was for everyone's safety, and the Sharp Edge Battalion was not making trouble without reason; on the contrary, they subdued the arrogant martial arts school disciples with their true abilities.

After a while.

Wang Tiezhu, accompanied by two elite soldiers, returned from a hidden storage room deep within the dock warehouse, carrying a locked wooden box in his hand.

Prying open the copper lock revealed several encrypted letters sealed with wax, as well as a bronze token engraved with a black bird pattern. The token's style was simple and ancient, clearly not belonging to the government or an ordinary merchant.

Wang Tiezhu held the letter and token high and announced loudly, "Everyone, please look! These are the contraband items that the Golden Bell Martial Arts School has been secretly keeping!"

The onlookers, including laborers and merchants, were in an uproar, their eyes instantly filled with contempt as they looked at the captured disciple on the ground.

"There was indeed a spy among them!"

Wang Tiezhu roared angrily.

Zhou Tong's face turned deathly pale instantly, and he could no longer utter a rebuttal.

Su Yang looked down at Zhou Tong, who was slumped on the ground, and said coldly, "Take him away and take him back to camp for interrogation!"

Inside the temporary prison tent of the Ruifeng Battalion.

Zhou Tong's meridians were frozen by the Xuan Shui True Qi, leaving him limp and powerless on the ground, his face deathly pale.

Su Yang sat opposite him, a trace of frost clinging to his fingertips, his tone icy: "Zhao Jinzhong harbored spies and obstructed the city's defenses; the evidence is irrefutable. As the senior disciple of the martial arts school, you must know the Golden Bell Shield technique—write it down."

Zhou Tong gritted his teeth, his eyes defiant: "The Golden Bell Shield is the foundation of our martial arts school; how can it be passed on to outsiders? Kill me or torture me, it's all up to you!"

Su Yang flicked his fingertip, and the Xuan Shui True Qi flowed further along his meridians, the bone-chilling cold making him tremble all over: "You've cultivated for fifteen years to reach the seventh level, half a lifetime of hard work has not come easily. If I destroy your meridians, your fifteen years of hard work will be ruined, and you will be a cripple from now on."

These words struck a nerve with Zhou Tong.

He remained silent for a long time, veins bulging on his forehead: "I can write it, but the Golden Bell Shield is divided into twelve levels. My master only taught me the first seven. The eighth and ninth levels, 'internal control' and 'internal energy circulation,' were only mastered by him personally. I have no idea about them!"

"really?"

Su Yang's eyes were sharp.

"Absolutely true!"

Zhou Tong quickly replied, "Master said that the last two trials are the core of the martial arts school, requiring passing the fire-testing trials and absolute loyalty to the school before they can be taught. Although I am the senior disciple, I have never been able to receive the teachings due to mistakes I made in my early years!"

After a moment's thought, Su Yang knew that what he said was true. Zhao Jinzhong was cautious by nature and was under someone else's control, so he would definitely keep something in reserve.

He said to Sun Wang, "Bring me paper and pen."

Sun Wang immediately fetched paper and pen, and Zhou Tong, enduring the cold, picked up the pen with trembling hands.

He was thoroughly familiar with the methods of the first seven levels, from the "Iron Sand Strike" method of skin tempering to the internal energy circulation of "Qi Distribution on the Body Surface" to the secrets of the seventh level, "Hard Resistance to Heavy Strikes," he wrote them down in detail. The title page was specially marked "The Golden Bell Cover has a total of twelve levels, this is the first seven levels."

Half an hour later, Zhou Tong handed over the silk scroll filled with writing, his eyes filled with reluctance and humiliation.

Su Yang took it and looked through it. The contents were detailed and perfectly matched his prediction of the Golden Bell Shield system, so he decided to read it carefully.

A quarter of an hour later, a notification popped up in his mind: [Martial Arts Technique "Golden Bell Cover (First Seven Stages)" discovered. Can be simplified by consuming 50 Simplification Points. Yes/No?]

"very good."

Su Yang put away the silk scroll, then looked at Zhou Tong, who was slumped on the ground, and asked, "Where is Zhao Jinzhong right now?"

Zhou Tong said dejectedly, "My master received the news and, fearing that you would launch a surprise attack on the martial arts school, he has taken the young master and the secret manuals of the last two levels to the Huang family for help. Before leaving, he told me to guard the dock to the death."

Su Yang understood immediately that Zhao Jinzhong had indeed gone to find Huang Shiyun. He immediately stood up and said to Sun Wang, "Keep an eye on him, don't mistreat him, and don't let him escape."

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He then led two elite warriors straight to the Golden Bell Martial Arts School.

The martial arts hall was already empty. Su Yang went straight to the main hall, channeled his Xuan Shui True Qi into his palm, and slammed his palm onto the base of the gilded bronze bell.

The cold air instantly froze the fixing bolts, and he used the force to move the heavy bronze bell, revealing the hidden door below.

Descending the stone steps, you will find a dry, underground chamber.

The secret room was small and simply furnished. Several wooden boxes were piled in the corner, mostly containing clothes and miscellaneous items. On a wooden shelf against the wall, an old wooden box stood out.

Upon opening the wooden box, a stack of yellowed letters was indeed found inside.

Su Yang picked it up and looked through it. The handwriting in the letter was indeed Zhao Jinzhong's. The contents were all about his dealings with the Huang family's spies: "On the third day of next month, the dock berths will be closed for one day to facilitate the transfer of goods." "The Southern Lord's secret envoy has been settled and needs to be allocated 500 taels of silver as a subsidy." "If the city defense battalion inspects the dock, it can be delayed under the pretext of preventing spies." — Every single item confirmed the crime of Jinzhong Martial Arts School colluding with the Huang family and subsidizing spies.

"Zhao Jinzhong is indeed cautious, hiding the evidence of his collusion with the Huang family so well, but I didn't expect that he couldn't even protect the martial arts school."

Su Yang sneered. These past communications were irrefutable evidence of Zhao Jinzhong's treason!

Upon returning to the dock, the Sharp Edge Battalion had completely taken over the berths and warehouses, and the laborers were back to work in an orderly manner. Su Yang carefully put away the secret manual and letters, and said to Wang Tiezhu, "Notify Zhao Daqi to expedite the investigation of the alleyways and hideouts. Also, pass on my order: the Golden Bell Martial Arts School is suspected of colluding with the enemy; it is to be shut down immediately, and all disciples must be registered. Those who behave will not be prosecuted!"

"yes!"

Wang Tiezhu responded loudly.

Inside the Huang family mansion, Zhao Jinzhong learned that Zhou Tong had been captured and that the secret manual for the first seven levels had been written down by hand. He was so angry that he trembled all over, and the bruises on his palms were faintly burning.

Huang Shiyun sat to one side, slowly stroking his teacup, his face ashen. Suddenly, he leaned closer, his voice hushed: "Su Yang's methods are even more ruthless than rumored. Don't worry, I've already contacted the Yuwen Clan's Ice Fiend Guards. Tonight at midnight, they'll have him buried in the alleyways of the northern city!!"

Zhao Jinzhong suddenly looked up, a ruthless glint in his eyes, his voice hoarse from the surge of blood and qi: "I only want him dead! That Seven-Level Secret Manual is a family heirloom of the Zhao family, and it must be taken back!"

Upon hearing this, Huang Shiyun slightly raised his eyelids, his gaze sweeping over Zhao Jinzhong's chest without revealing his expression. His fingertips continued to caress the teacup, but a cold smile crept into his heart: "This Zhao Jinzhong, he really knows how to pat himself on the back. His Golden Bell Shield clearly has nine levels. The first seven are ancestral, but aren't the last two also hereditary? He's hiding them and refusing to reveal them simply because he considers them his last lifeline, afraid I'll have my eye on him."

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On the surface, he gave a noncommittal snort, his tone indifferent: "Don't worry, Su Yang won't live more than three days. But if he deciphers your ancestral manual, even if you kill him, the foundation of the manual will be destroyed, and it will be difficult to pass it on in the future."

Zhao Jinzhong's face darkened; these words had struck at his weak point. He quickly replied, "We'll leave everything to Lord Huang's arrangements! As long as we can kill Su Yang and retrieve the secret manual, my Jinzhong Martial Arts School will follow Lord Huang's lead from now on!"

"Um.

Huang Shiyun nodded slightly, but a deep, unfathomable calculation flashed in his eyes.

Once Su Yang is eliminated, Zhao Jinzhong will be of no use, and the last two secret manuals he kept will naturally belong to the Huang family.

Chapter 74 Golden Bell Cover = Inverted Golden Bell Bath, Bright Moon Divine Skill Soars, Suppressing and Killing Ice Fiend Guard!

"simplify!"

Su Yang returned to the barracks, closed the tent flap behind him, and checked the martial arts technique Golden Bell Shield on the panel. He immediately confirmed it.

[Successfully simplified "Golden Bell Cover (First Seven Levels)" using 50 Simplification Points. Simplification in progress... Simplification successful...]

Golden Bell Cover = Inverted Golden Bell Bath!

"Is the 'Golden Bell Cover' technique simplified into a medicinal bath?"

Su Yang smiled. The simplification effect was so vivid. As long as he took a medicinal bath in the inverted golden bell, he could improve his proficiency.

It spared them the suffering of being beaten by the Golden Bell Cover.

It truly lives up to its simplified panel design.

He immediately wrote a note, summoned Sun Wang, and instructed him to quickly deliver it to Chen Wenyuan, ensuring that all the medicinal herbs on the note were gathered and sent to the Jinzhong Martial Arts School. He then changed into a green robe, left the camp, and went to the study of Wang Jian, the head of the Cao Gang. He then put on a bronze mask and quietly sneaked in.

Inside the study, Wang Jian bowed and reported upon his arrival: "Master, we have found eight pieces of the cold jade you requested, all of them top-grade and transported from the North. In addition, as you instructed, I inquired about the Cold Pool and Ice Spring and learned that there is an underground spring in the Willow Manor in the East of the North City, which is icy cold and several times colder than ordinary cold pools."

"Oh?"

Su Yang's eyes lit up: "Tell me in detail."

"That villa originally belonged to a wealthy man from out of town, but he suddenly moved away three months ago for unknown reasons, and now it's completely deserted," Wang Jian added. "My subordinates sent men to infiltrate and investigate. The hidden spring is located beneath the artificial hill in the villa's backyard. The spring water never freezes, and its chilling energy can penetrate the meridians. I wonder if this meets your requirements!"

"You did a great job. Everything else is the same."

Su Yang gave Wang Jian a brief instruction, took the eight pieces of cold jade, and in a flash, left the headquarters of the Canal Gang.

In a grove of trees outside the headquarters.

Su Yang took out eight pieces of cold jade, and as his fingertips brushed across the surface of the jade, he felt a warm, cool sensation spreading from his fingertips. He then placed all eight pieces of cold jade into his inner pocket.

With the cold jade against his skin, a pure, cold aura slowly emanated from it. He discovered that, just like by the ancient well in the military camp, his proficiency in the Bright Moon Heart Technique would automatically increase by one point every five breaths.

Back at the barracks by the canal, Su Yang sat in his tent, pondering: "Taking over the manor under the pretext of searching for spies would be both legitimate and allow me to monopolize the Dark Spring, while also eliminating potential threats in the surrounding area."

He immediately said in a deep voice, "Prepare the horses. Zhao Daqi, you will take fifty elite soldiers and come with me to Willow Manor!"

"yes!"

Zhao Daqi acknowledged and went to make the arrangements.

North City, Tingyu Pavilion.

The night was as dark as ink, and the copper bells on the eaves tinkled in the evening breeze.

A green shadow stood by the window of the attic.

She was dressed in a plain blue robe, holding a long sword wrapped with a blue rope in her hand. The tassel of the sword hung down, swaying gently in the evening breeze. The moonlight fell on her profile, outlining her cool and aloof features. She was the blue-robed woman who had witnessed Su Yang defeat Yuwen Wudi in one move outside Cuiyu Manor.

A series of hurried footsteps came from downstairs. A man in tight-fitting clothes quickly came up the stairs, bowed and clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said in a very low voice, "Miss, I have received news! This morning, Su Yang, the commander of the Ruifeng Battalion, led his troops to raid the headquarters of the Jinzhong Martial Arts School in the North City, captured the senior brother Zhou Tong alive, and even the docks have been taken over by the Ruifeng Battalion!"

The woman in green tightened her grip on the sword hilt slightly, her voice cool and clear, tinged with a barely perceptible amusement: "Oh? Rumor has it that Zhou Tong practiced his Golden Bell Shield for fifteen years, his internal energy protection is unparalleled. How did Su Yang break through it?"

"I saw it with my own eyes!"

The man in the tight-fitting clothes said solemnly, "When Su Yang made his move, his fingertips were enveloped in icy true energy. He pierced through Zhou Tong's qi membrane in one move and precisely struck his vital point under his ribs! The style of that icy energy was seven-tenths similar to the true energy of the Yuwen Clan's Ice Fiend Guards!"

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