System: I Can Open Martial Arts Chests-Chapter 119 - 92: Calamity (Part 2)

Compressing his inner strength and breath.

Leaving him to hear the bones shatter beneath his feet, ultimately powerless.

At this moment, Chu Qing released his foot, frowning as he glanced at Dong Xingzhi:

"What exactly did you find in Qingxi Village at that time?"

This question slightly restored Dong Xingzhi’s spirits, and he instinctively wanted to cover his chest.

But Chu Qing kicked him over, and with a swift sweep of the blade, Dong Xingzhi’s chest was exposed, scattering things all over the ground.

Yet the most striking was that Iron Scroll.

Chu Qing slightly curled his finger, grasped emptily, and the Iron Scroll instantly fell into his palm.

Under the cover of night, Chu Qing squinted slightly:

"How is this possible?"

He saw the words on it.

Nine Profound Divine Skill!

Everyone knows, the Nine Profound Divine Skill is the unique secret technique of the Profound Emperor Shang Qiuyu.

How could such a secret manual appear on Dong Xingzhi?

If Dong Xingzhi took this item from Qingxi Village, that would be even more absurd.

How could Qingxi Village be involved with the Profound Emperor Shang Qiuyu?

Recalling Dong Xingzhi’s arrogant face, Chu Qing squinted slightly:

"Could this thing be fake?"

The moment this thought arose, before Dong Xingzhi could speak again, Chu Qing’s blade severed his neck.

Dong Xingzhi’s eyes widened, never expecting, even in death, to die so casually.

He obtained the divine skill everyone dreams of.

He should have dominated the martial world, or at least stirred up waves, never imagining that just as he was about to make a name for himself at the First Grade Conference.

He would be casually killed on a dark street.

Feeling doubtful about the Iron Scroll, Chu Qing pondered, finding the appearance of the Nine Profound Divine Skill on Dong Xingzhi unreasonable.

Plus, Dong Xingzhi’s appearance didn’t resemble someone practicing any righteous martial arts.

He seemed completely deranged.

"Could it be..."

Suddenly, Chu Qing remembered that apart from those visible in Qingxi Village that day, and Qi Guan.

There was another person...

Chu Qing sensed that person at the time but didn’t complicate matters.

That person followed behind Dong Xingzhi and Dong Yubai as they departed.

The strange emergence of the Nine Profound Divine Skill suggests deliberate planning...

He stroked his chin, choosing not to dwell further.

As footsteps sounded again from the street.

A grave digger approached.

He didn’t come closer, as one of the rules of grave diggers is not to approach if there’s anyone at the scene.

He must wait until people leave before he can dig a grave.

Chu Qing ignored the grave digger and came before Du Hanyan and the others.

"Third Master."

Du Hanyan looked up at Chu Qing:

"Thank you, Third Master, for saving me, I owe you a debt of gratitude once more."

Chu Qing waved his hand, first examining Du Hanyan’s pulse, then pointed at her shoulder, followed by a palm strike.

Du Hanyan’s body shook, and she regained her ability to move.

The acupoint manipulation used by Dong Xingzhi was peculiar, and with normal methods, Chu Qing couldn’t confidently resolve it.

So he directly used his inner strength to forcibly break it.

Once Du Hanyan stood up, she saw Chu Qing handing over the Iron Scroll.

Du Hanyan hesitated, and after taking a look, her face suddenly changed.

She looked up at Chu Qing.

In her eyes, there was neither a murderous intent to seize treasures nor joy in gaining divine skills.

Instead, there was confusion.

Chu Qing smiled:

"How to handle this?"

"... How does he have this?"

Du Hanyan wasn’t a fool, she quickly thought of the same thing as Chu Qing.

Dong Xingzhi’s anomaly stemmed from this Nine Profound Divine Skill, but it absolutely shouldn’t appear in Qingxi Village.

The only thing she didn’t know was there was another hidden person in Qingxi Village that day, who hadn’t revealed themselves.

But that doesn’t mean she was unaware of the troubles that the Nine Profound Divine Skill’s appearance would cause.

Chu Qing shrugged:

"Most likely someone gave it to him?"

"That day in Qingxi Village... was there anyone else?"

Du Hanyan looked at Chu Qing again, devoid of gratitude, now with a hint of annoyance:

"Third Master... you, you..."

Her words struggled to articulate, mainly because it was unpleasant.

If someone gave this to Dong Xingzhi, that person would likely monitor Dong Xingzhi’s situation.

Once aware of his death here... both Chu Qing, who killed him, and Du Hanyan, who was closely associated with Chu Qing, might acquire this item.

If this news spreads in the martial world, neither Chu Qing nor Du Hanyan, nor Mist Rain Tower, would have peaceful days ahead.

Just because it’s late at night now, it doesn’t mean their killing of Dong Xingzhi is highly secretive.

In Divine Blade City, masters are abundant, including all sorts from various sects.

Fighting in the night might attract numerous eyes secretly watching the commotion.

Du Hanyan, sweating profusely, found it difficult to determine the best course of action.

The matter is gravely serious, not ordinary.

The Nine Profound Divine Skill is the martial art of the Profound Emperor Shang Qiuyu; rashly practicing it could bring unknown consequences if Shang Qiuyu found out.

If it incites Jianghu people’s craze, it could lead to bloody turmoil.

But if destroyed, she would be exceedingly reluctant.

Although reasoning tells her it’s a massive trouble.

Deep down, there’s also an urge to seize it and flee.

"It seems Du lady understands the stakes involved."

Chu Qing sighed softly, exploring the Iron Scroll with his palm, surprisingly using powerful inner strength to erase the words.

Seeing Chu Qing’s actions, Du Hanyan’s eyes nearly popped out.

But moments later, it was replaced by an unprecedented relaxation:

"Third Master, such profound power."

"You’re too kind."

Chu Qing tossed the Iron Scroll onto Dong Xingzhi’s body.

Whether it is the Nine Profound Divine Skill remains uncertain.

While practicing this skill boosted Dong Xingzhi’s power tremendously, Chu Qing himself wouldn’t train in it...

Now that he’s erasing the contents, if others obtained this item, it would merely be possessing an Iron Scroll.

Even if rumors spread of it being the Nine Profound Divine Skill, he could claim ignorance.

As for his erasure of the contents...

Firstly, he can deny ever doing it.

Secondly, should he state if he saw it was the Nine Profound Divine Skill, not hiding it for personal practice would be absurd, how could he erase the words?

Moreover... Du Hanyan could attest for him.

If Du Hanyan didn’t cooperate, exposing his secrets.

Barring Chu Qing, Du Hanyan remains the only one who viewed the Iron Scroll.

In this matter, two are tied together, sharing its fortunes and losses.

If Chu Qing faced trouble, she would also face difficulties.

This is why Chu Qing directly showed the Iron Scroll to Du Hanyan.

Regarding demolishing such an advanced martial art...

Shang Qiuyu is still alive, the martial art is naturally inherited.

This was the best solution Chu Qing devised within moments.

Though it may not be perfect, it minimizes all potential troubles.

Only one consideration, should this truly be the Nine Profound Divine Skill, both Chu Qing and Du Hanyan would suffer tremendous losses.

However, Du Hanyan realized if the martial art was genuine, she couldn’t protect it, nor could Mist Rain Tower.

It might even invite disaster.

With her thoughts clear, Du Hanyan bowed deeply to Chu Qing before taking her leave.

Chu Qing also flew back to his room.

At this time, the grave digger finally approached, carefully collecting Dong Xingzhi’s belongings including the Iron Scroll.

Then dragged the corpse towards the city limits of Divine Blade City.

Chu Qing watched this silently from the window, yet faintly heard horses neighing.

Though the sound was distant, passing quickly.

Even Chu Qing was unsure if he heard correctly.