Immortality Begins With Internal Breathing-Chapter 244: Private Auction (II)

Lin Zheyu was in a foul mood.

He and Li Mengqi had just arrived at the foot of Heavenly Blade Peak and were heading toward the Li Family's stronghold. While he was curiously studying the enormous saber phantom suspended high above the peak and trying to feel its faint saber intent, a martial artist suddenly charged at him out of nowhere and struck without warning.

"What is the meaning of this, sir?" Lin Zheyu asked warily, fixing his gaze on the man.

The man's strength was formidable, and the terrifying momentum radiating from him so refined that it was already verging on intent. Had Lin Zheyu not maintained constant vigilance and possessed near-perfect mastery of lightness and movement techniques, he might have been gravely injured by that sudden strike.

"Was it you who killed Tang Weiqiang?"

Tang Weizhong's voice was laced with murderous intent, his expression icy cold. A terrifying aura surged from his body as powerful blood qi roiled within him.

"Tang Weiqiang? I don't know him. Sir, are you sure you haven't mistaken me for someone else?"

Lin Zheyu's heart tightened, but he kept a look of confusion on his face, pretending not to understand.

The moment he heard the surname Tang, an uneasy feeling crept up his chest. The Marrow Refining Realm martial artist he had killed back then had also been surnamed Tang, so this man was most likely here for revenge. What he hadn't expected, however, was that after hiding in the mountains for so long, he could still be recognized.

"Hmph, you're still trying to deny it? Once I capture you and interrogate you, the truth will come out!"

Tang Weizhong gave a cold snort, being absolutely confident in his judgment.

The Tang Family's Soul-Seeking Incense had undergone many refinements, making it exceedingly potent. Unless cleansed with a special solution, its trace could linger for half a month. Tang Weizhong had searched the mountains for days without finding anyone, assuming his target had fled to another city. He had never expected the man to remain hidden in the mountains all this time. The scent on the man's body was faint and nearly gone; had he not passed close by and noticed the reaction of the black tracking insect on him, the culprit might have escaped once more.

Boom!

Tang Weizhong stamped the ground with explosive force. His muscles swelled, and his figure shot forward like a cannonball. His right hand curved into a claw, his whole body resembling a ferocious predatory bird as he lunged for Lin Zheyu's head. A faint scent of blood wafted from him, mingled with an overwhelming momentum that faintly coalesced into the phantom of a massive, terrifying eagle behind him.

What terrifying momentum!

Lin Zheyu frowned slightly and retreated in a flash.

Compared to the other man's momentum, his own was like that of an infant babbling before a grown youth. It was a gap far too vast to bridge. Fortunately, Lin Zheyu's willpower had been tempered through countless ordeals, the agonizing cultivation of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Manual, and the Primordial Origin Technique {Modified}. His spirit had long become unyielding. Under the crushing pressure of Tang Weizhong's momentum, he only frowned slightly, showing little sign of distress.

What astonishing speed and what a terrifying movement technique! Tang Weizhong thought in shock.

He launched attack after attack, yet couldn't even touch the hem of Lin Zheyu's clothes. The man's movement techniques were extraordinary; his form light and elusive like a shadow, shifting and weaving without leaving a trace.

What an incredible movement technique!

Li Mengqi's eyes flashed with surprise.

When Lin Zheyu had killed the black-clad man earlier, his strength had been impressive but not astonishing. Now, however, seeing his current movement technique, Li Mengqi was genuinely startled. Such mastery required not only immense natural talent but also decades of relentless training and refinement.

Who exactly is he? He doesn't look that old, yet his strength is formidable, and even his lightness and movement techniques have reached such a profound level, Li Mengqi thought.

Because of the commotion caused by Tang Weizhong, many martial artists gathered around to watch. Tang Ziqiu, Lu Junyu, and Ji Qiming arrived as well, bringing their men and surrounding the area.

"This man's movement is terrifyingly fast! Ziqiu, do you know him? Why is your third uncle fighting him?" Ji Qiming asked curiously.

"Don't you think his movement technique looks somewhat familiar?" Tang Ziqiu narrowed his eyes, staring intently at Lin Zheyu's figure.

"Familiar? Now that you mention it... Yes, it does seem familiar. Wait, are you saying this man is the owner of that Ink Fox from before?" Lu Junyu suddenly realized.

"Exactly. The black insect I carried reacted the moment I got near this place; it clearly sensed the Soul-Seeking Incense on him. He has that scent, and his lightness and movement techniques are just as familiar. His appearance may have changed, but there's no doubt that he's the owner of that Ink Fox!" Tang Ziqiu's eyes gleamed with excitement.

If they could capture the person who had killed his fourth uncle, they would not only avenge him but also fulfill the terms promised earlier by the Pei Family.

"This is troublesome. Your third uncle is strong, but that man's movement and lightness techniques are far too terrifying. He can't land a single hit, which makes all his strength useless," Ji Qiming remarked. Tang Ziqiu noticed the same issue, waved his hand, and called for Leng Chan to summon reinforcements.

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"Sister Mengqi! What are you doing here?"

Among the onlookers, someone recognized Li Mengqi. At first, she was hesitant to respond as the state she was in was far too disheveled. She was wearing a man's robe, and several wounds marked her face.

"Wensi, go inform my fourth uncle immediately and have him come here at once. That man is my benefactor, and he must not be harmed," Li Mengqi said, pointing toward Lin Zheyu.

"Alright, I'll go right now."

Seeing the situation, Li Wensi knew this was no time for small talk. He quickly turned and hurried toward the Li Family's stronghold.

Boom! Boom!

In the midst of the fight, Lin Zheyu suddenly threw a heavy punch, meeting Tang Weizhong's claw head-on. The impact forced him back several steps. A few deep claw marks appeared across his knuckles, blood seeping out.

"Hmph, so that's all you've got?" Lin Zheyu sneered, glancing at the wounds on his hand.

Though the opponent was strong, Lin Zheyu was no pushover. Ever since his strength had advanced to the seventh transformation of blood qi, his physique had grown immensely sturdy. His defense was formidable, so the Tang Family martial artist's ferocious strikes could do no more than leave shallow marks on his fists.

"Whew..."

Seeing this, Li Mengqi quietly exhaled in relief. Tang Weizhong's strength was immense, and even she was no match for him. Yet when she glanced at the wound on Lin Zheyu's arm, a trace of surprise flickered in her eyes.

Not only is his lightness and movement technique extraordinary, but even his physique has reached a terrifying level of resilience. Just what is his background? A place like the northern lands shouldn't be able to produce such a monstrous martial artist, Li Mengqi thought as she observed Lin Zheyu carefully.

When the two men finally paused, she stepped forward slowly and stopped before Lin Zheyu.

"Tang Weizhong, cease your attack. This man is an honored guest of the Li Family," Li Mengqi said calmly.

"And who do you think you—hm? Li Mengqi?" Tang Weizhong's face twisted in anger as he was about to curse, but the words froze on his tongue halfway through.

"Hmph! What of the Li Family? This man killed a member of my Tang Family. Even if the King of Heaven himself came, he wouldn't be able to take him away!" Tang Weizhong snorted coldly, his killing intent surging.

In that instant, Tang Weizhong's blood qi surged violently, and his aura rose sharply. He was preparing to unleash a secret technique, his strongest attack, to kill Lin Zheyu on the spot. Judging by the situation, Li Mengqi seemed to have a good relationship with the man. If he delayed any longer and experts from the Li Family arrived, things would become troublesome.