I Can Strengthen Infinitely-Chapter 222 - 170: Night of Upheaval (Part 2)

With injuries like these, even after they heal, the two of them will certainly never be able to resume their pickpocketing ways in this lifetime, and it would be difficult for them even to exert any strength with their hands.

As the onlookers crowded around, Qin Yuesheng had already quietly left the scene.

...

The homes of Qiushui are located to the north of Yangzhou Prefecture. If one were to walk there, it would take more than ten li, but Qin Yuesheng's speed is beyond ordinary comprehension. As soon as he reached outside the city gates and found a secluded spot, Qin Yuesheng instantly burst forth at full speed and dashed northward at a blink-and-you'll-miss-it pace.

On the map given to him by Lan Xiaoyuan, it showed that by passing through a forest and over three hills, one would reach the famous scenic spot Luoyan Slope near Yangzhou Prefecture.

With beautiful scenery, shallow green grass, and a plethora of flowers, it is a must-visit place for scholars and elegant individuals to go on spring outings.

And beneath Luoyan Slope, there lies a crystal-clear lake, which, viewed from afar, resembles a transparent mirror. Whenever the sun sets, the sunset glow and clouds of fire reflect on the lake surface like a red silk drape, creating a scene of breathtaking beauty.

Therefore, it is called 'Sunset Mirror Lake.'

The homes of Qiushui are located by the lakeside of Sunset Mirror Lake, forming a waterside village.

Qin Yuesheng ran at full speed, so fast that even a wild horse couldn't catch up with him.

Soon, following the route marked on the map, Qin Yuesheng saw the Sunset Mirror Lake and the waterside pavilion by its shore.

As this place is the venue for the Jiangnan Martial Arts Convention, the hosts, the homes of Qiushui, had naturally prepared well in advance. The entire water village looked magnificent from the outside, with many big flags hoisted, and some people coming and going within the villa.

With an invitation in hand and Situ Xing being controlled by the Flood Dragon Gang, Qin Yuesheng was full of confidence and walked directly towards the villa.

As he approached, several disciples of the homes of Qiushui immediately noticed him. As a renowned force in Jiangnan, the quality of the disciples at the homes of Qiushui was naturally quite high.

Each of them appeared handsome and graceful.

In addition, they all wore white robes, with a band tied on their foreheads, leaving a deep impression at first sight, identifying them as disciples of the homes of Qiushui.

"Young hero, our villa is not yet open, so you cannot enter now." A young man immediately stepped forward and calmly said without being servile or overbearing.

"Oh, so I can't enter yet," Qin Yuesheng thought to himself, realizing he had come for nothing.

"The villa is still being prepared. If you have an invitation, young hero, you can come back on the fifth of this month. By then, the homes of Qiushui will certainly not disappoint you," the disciple in the white robe said with a smile.

His mannerisms and speech were all proper and just right, giving people a refreshing feeling like a spring breeze, making Qin Yuesheng silently admire them. The disciples trained by this famous Jiangnan force are indeed different. If he switched identities with himself, Du Beilun, Lu Junyi, and others, Qin Yuesheng felt they would seem more like young masters from a prestigious family.

"So, what kind of events will there be then? Can you tell me now?" Qin Yuesheng asked.

Hearing his question, the disciple of the homes of Qiushui was momentarily stunned.

What do you mean? Do you think the Jiangnan Martial Arts Convention held by the homes of Qiushui is just for your entertainment? You're asking what events there are? Are you here to watch a play or light lanterns?

This is causing trouble.

However, relying on his calm temperament developed since childhood, the person still replied leisurely, "There won't be any specific events, but there should be martial arts duels by heroes of the martial world, which should be very exciting."

Seeing that although the other party didn't say it, his expression hinted at an intention to send him off, Qin Yuesheng didn't waste words and simply bade farewell before leaving the way he came.

"This young man looks inexperienced, likely just learned some martial arts and eagerly wants to show off at the Jiangnan Martial Arts Convention," said a nearby disciple of the homes of Qiushui, clasping his fists.

"Don't underestimate him; that Moon Concealing Saber in his hand looks exceptional. He might be a disciple sent by some sect."

"So what if he is? In the Jiangnan Martial Arts, our homes of Qiushui are among the top. Even disciples of the Sword and Saber Sect and Thunder Fist Sect wouldn't dare claim they could suppress our martial arts. He is likely just a newcomer."

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Yangzhou Prefecture was bustling, but Qin Yuesheng had no mind to explore or play. After returning to Yixin Residence, he spent the past few days hiding and training in his room.

Last time, by chance, he severed a dragon vein, causing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi in the mountains to surge. Qin Yuesheng seized the opportunity to harvest a considerable amount of Inner Strength by practicing the Profound Celestial Scripture, bringing him one step closer to breaking through the next major Qi Essence Obstacle.

Qin Yuesheng always had a great desire for strength, so he remained diligent and hardworking in his practice.

In the past few days, Miss Xiaoyuan's Zhu Zhu girl has not returned even once. Everything in the residence was managed by Lan Xiaoyuan and the little girls Zhu Zhu had picked up from outside, and things remained orderly.

"It's not good! It's not good!"

Early in the morning, Qin Yuesheng carried the Celestial Demon Evil Blade and slung the Dragon-Slaying Sword over his back, leaving his room, ready to head to the homes of Qiushui.

Today was the official start of the Jiangnan Martial Arts Convention, attracting countless heroes from Jiangnan, promising an incredibly lively scene.

Just thinking about meeting all those masters in one place and possibly sparring with a few was enough to get Qin Yuesheng excited.

With his skills, it would be a shame not to make a name for himself in the Jiangnan Martial Arts.

Unexpectedly, just as Qin Yuesheng stepped out of his room, he heard Lan Xiaoyuan's voice coming from not far away, and soon her figure appeared in the corridor outside the room.

"It's not good, Young Master Qin, it's not good,"

Seeing Lan Xiaoyuan's flustered expression, Qin Yuesheng immediately asked in confusion, "Miss Xiaoyuan, what has happened to make you so hurried early in the morning?"

"Young Master Qin, the homes of Qiushui are gone!"

"Gone?" Qin Yuesheng was stunned: "What do you mean by gone?"

"The entire homes of Qiushui, all 305 people, horrifically died overnight, blood flowed like a river throughout the estate, bodies were everywhere, it was simply unbearable to look at," Lan Xiaoyuan said with fearful eyes.

"What?!" Qin Yuesheng was frozen with shock.

The homes of Qiushui, a top force in Jiangnan, also had masters like Qiu Zhong and Shui Cangsheng, both of whom were among the top ten in the Jiangnan Hundred Soldiers List with their Inner Strength. Coupled with hundreds of disciples, it was indeed a first-rate force in the martial world.

Yet, for such a giant in Jiangnan to be massacred overnight?

If this news were true, it wouldn't take a day before it completely exploded within the Jiangnan Martial World.

One must know that before the annihilation of the homes of Qiushui, the Jiangnan Martial Arts Convention was underway, and all the warriors in Jiangnan knew about it. Most were already residing within Yangzhou Prefecture, just waiting to head to the homes of Qiushui this morning for the event.

But now… it was like a slap in the face.

"Do you know what happened? Who could have such strength?" Qin Yuesheng asked.

"Those returning from the homes of Qiushui say it wasn't done by humans but by something dirty. The faces of the dead disciples bore creepy smiles, their eyes resembling those of a fox, as if still staring at you, as if they hadn't really died,"

Lan Xiaoyuan, after all, was just a young girl. It was normal for her to feel scared after hearing such eerie happenings.

However, Qin Yuesheng had no time to comfort her. The strange occurrence at the homes of Qiushui was extremely peculiar, even tied to the ghostly strange elements Qin Yuesheng had been dealing with.

Also, as an official of the Copper Toad among the Seven Stars, he couldn't ignore it.