"Your excellency, look, Little Eight is back with the rabbit." The soldier smiled as he spoke.
From afar, the hunting dog was running towards him. It took a huge leap and slid a few steps before rolling a few steps into the grass. With a single roll, it was right in front of Pei Zi Yun.
The hunting dog held the rabbit in its mouth and stared at Pei Zi Yun. "Woof woof woof!" The hunting dog started barking. The bailiff then said, "This place is a treasure trove. The hunting dog has found another rabbit."
However, the barking of the hunting dog could no longer be heard from the bushes. The bailiff then looked at the soldier and said, "Get up there."
The bailiff took a step back and held the copper gong in his hands. Once he confirmed the location, he would strike it and he would be rich.
The soldier was sweating profusely as he shouted, "Little Eight, Little Eight?"
However, there was no response from the bushes. Before he could even get close, the bushes started to move. Pei Zi Yun leapt out from the bushes, and with a flash of his sword, the soldier groaned and fell to the ground.
When the bailiff saw Pei Zi Yun leaping out, he immediately struck his gong. At this point, the sword flashed again, and the bailiff's eyes were filled with fear. Before he could strike the gong, he felt a chill run down his spine.
"No!" Before the bailiff could finish his sentence, the gong fell to the ground. Pei Zi Yun stretched out his hand to catch it.
The three soldiers were about to call out when Pei Zi Yun's sword flashed, and fresh blood splattered everywhere.
At this point, a whistle could be heard from afar. Pei Zi Yun searched for the whistle on the soldiers, but could not find it. He then turned around and ran away.
After ten breaths, a group of people ran over. They could not see the person, but when they got closer, they saw the corpse.
The sound of the gong reverberated, "Kuang, kuang, kuang."
From afar, the search party started to gather. Tens of people started to gather at this point. From the sky, they formed a tight net.
The leader of the search party was the famous constable, Fang Jie. He then asked loudly, "Where is the person?"
"Constable Fang, we discovered the corpses of the bailiff and the soldiers. Blood is still flowing, and it's still warm. I'm afraid this person has just killed someone, and cannot have escaped far."
"Dong!" When Fang Jie heard this, he took out a firework from his robes and shot it into the sky. Many people started to gather around.
"The thief has been confirmed to be in this area!" Fang Jie saw over a hundred people gathered here and said, "This is the Black Tuo Mountain, it is about thirty li wide and the roads are treacherous."
"Report to the eunuch!" Fang Jie ordered, "Although the Hei Tuo Mountain is dangerous, there aren't many entrances and exits. It's a perfect opportunity to catch a turtle in a jar. Eunuch, please send men to surround it!"
"Yes!" Someone immediately responded.
Pei Zi Yun was in a sorry state. He didn't know how far he had run, or how many people he had killed. Luckily, the mountains were filled with strange rocks, and he managed to escape with his life.
Just as he was about to climb up the stone path, he felt a sharp pain in his head. Thinking that it was coming again, he slipped and fell from a high place, rolling all the way.
This slope was actually a cave, and Pei Zi Yun rolled all the way into it. He didn't know how far he had rolled before he stopped. His entire body was in pain, and he held onto his sword as he struggled to get up.
"Flash!" Pei Zi Yun stretched out his hand, and a ball of white light the size of a fist appeared in his hand, illuminating the entire cave.
What entered his eyes was a huge stalactite rock. It was glistening and rather enchanting.
Pei Zi Yun walked along the cave, his face was gloomy, "Another headache!"
"It happens every day, but each time it's lighter than the previous time. Based on the situation, I should endure it one more time and recover. Next time, I must not absorb Legacies so easily."
"Damn it, now I know the true strength of the soldiers." Pei Zi Yun was hungry and thirsty. These two days, he hadn't been able to get much food. Some of them hunted and ate raw meat, which made him look rather pitiful.
"The strength of the soldiers isn't their skills, but their numbers."
"I've suffered a knife and a spear and died, while the soldiers were sacrificed. This is the greatest strength of the government."
"But this time, I've endured the pain and the backlash. With my martial arts and Dao arts, how could they possibly hold me back?"
The night was getting darker. Dozens of torches snaked around the mountain, and from time to time, the sound of dogs barking could be heard. Fang Jie looked ahead and asked, "Is this the place?"
"Yes, along the way, we've seen traces of blood."
"The hunting dogs have picked up the scent. This person seems to have slipped and rolled into the cave. Looks like he's severely injured. Let's charge in and take his head."
"Kill this person, and I'll hold a feast for you when we get back. Money and women will be provided. Kill!" Fang Jie waved his hands, and the group of men charged into the cave with torches in hand.
The entire cave was filled with a musty smell. The ground beneath his feet was uneven and slippery. After walking for a while, he saw a wide open area. Pei Zi Yun was panting heavily as his headache receded like a receding tide. His vision became clearer, and his body felt more comfortable. His face revealed a look of joy.
"I feel that after this headache, the imprint hidden within my cultivation technique has been destroyed."
"This imprint is a remnant of my soul. I'm already a Yin Master Dao Master, and yet I'm still affected. The original owner and Xie Cheng Dong are still fine. There must be something fishy going on."
"But now, let's think about the other side effect!"
"Stars Transposition." Pei Zi Yun felt a sense of relief. The backlash from the Imperial Qi had been reduced by more than sixty percent.
"There's no such thing as an unlimited amount of energy. As long as I continue to reduce my presence within the Imperial Qi, and strengthen my defenses, I should be able to weaken the backlash."
"This is already the limit of my current divine abilities. Thankfully, the backlash from the Imperial Qi will weaken over time." Pei Zi Yun sighed. The backlash from the Imperial Qi had caused him to only be able to use a few minor techniques. Now that the backlash had been reduced by half, he felt a sense of relief. His powers returned to his body, and the constant pain he felt gradually faded away.
"Hm, as expected, with a sharp blade in hand, the desire to kill arises." Pei Zi Yun laughed coldly to himself as he stood up. He held the jade pendant in his hand and gently caressed it. It was warm and smooth, and he could feel waves of energy swirling around his body. After some time, he laughed, "The jade pendant has become a treasure. However, this divine ability can only be cultivated up to the third level. That's a pity."
"However, Daoists are restricted by the Imperial Qi. This isn't something that can be done by just one or two Daoists. In order to protect themselves, I believe most Daoist sects have their own ways of dealing with it."
"According to Daoist Jing Ming's memories, he must have obtained some records from his own Daoist sect. After that, he combined the knowledge of a few other sects and created this divine ability."
"If I continue to obtain information on this, I might be able to break through to the next level." Pei Zi Yun guessed as his expression changed.
"Hm, another strange aura is surrounding me. This isn't the first time. Every time it appears, the pursuers will be able to track me down. This isn't spying on me, it's tracking me down. I'm afraid they've gotten hold of my personal belongings, or used my blood to attack me."
Pei Zi Yun laughed coldly, "In the past, it would have been difficult for me to avoid it. But now, with this Stellar Transposition Divine Ability, I can even block out the Imperial Qi. Why would I be afraid of you tracking me down?"
Pei Zi Yun stretched out a finger, and the strange aura disappeared without a trace. It was as if Pei Zi Yun had disappeared. The strange aura panicked, and started searching everywhere. After a long time, it couldn't find Pei Zi Yun, and finally disappeared. Seeing this, Pei Zi Yun fell into deep thought.
"Looks like the Imperial Court has sent out a Daoist as well." Pei Zi Yun mumbled to himself. He then heard the sound of footsteps approaching from a distance.
"Now that I'm exhausted, it's not the time to fight with you guys. Wait till I get some rest, complete my mission, and receive my reward. When that time comes, I'll give you guys a big surprise." Pei Zi Yun muttered to himself. Without hesitation, he turned around and left.
The cave was deep and dark. The leader of the group, Fang Jie, had two bailiffs lead the way. As they walked, they seemed to smell something.
"Something's not right. There's fresh air." Fang Jie said as he sniffed.
"Your excellency, what's going on?" The bailiffs hurriedly asked, their faces were filled with astonishment.
Fang Jie plucked a strand of hair from his head and used it to observe the direction of the wind. The wind was blowing outwards. He then said, "Not good. The cave is open. This person must've escaped ahead. Chase after him."
Fang Jie shouted out anxiously. A group of people rushed forward and chased after him.
The cave was long and winding. When they reached the end, the entrance of the cave broke off, and light shone through. Pei Zi Yun opened his eyes and saw that the weather outside was gloomy. The exit was at the bottom of the cliff, and was very deep.
"It's only twenty to thirty meters!" Pei Zi Yun looked around. Ordinary people wouldn't dare to go down, but a cliff like this would be a challenge for a Yin Master.
Pei Zi Yun took off his clothes and pieced them together. He then stretched out his finger, and a bright light flashed. The clothes were pieced together, forming a large cloth bag.
"It's a pity. If I had a canvas, I could make wings out of it. I could glide for a few kilometers, and it would be difficult for these people to chase after me."
"But I can still use a parachute now."
He held onto the cloth bag and leapt down the cliff. The cloth bag fluttered in the wind, and slowly slid down.
The cliff was about twenty meters tall, and Pei Zi Yun landed on the ground slowly. He could hear the commotion coming from the top of the cliff. He looked up and saw many torches on the ground. He then laughed, "The cliff has blocked the way, do you think you can still catch up to me?"
As he said this, Pei Zi Yun ignored them and continued running.
"Bastard!" Looking down from above, he could see the people below. Fang Jie squinted his eyes and asked, "Damn it, which one of you has a rope with you? Throw it down quickly, we'll chase after you. "
Hearing these words, the bailiffs looked at each other and shook their heads. This was a chase, and yet they didn't expect to fall down the cliff without any preparations.
One of the bailiffs thought for some time before stepping forward, "Constable, I've brought along a rope to tie people up. It's only five meters long, and no more."
"Take off your coats and tie them up. Add a rope to it. I'll go down." Fang Jie immediately thought of a solution.
"Yes!" The bailiffs reacted quickly. They took off their coats and tied them up. When the rope was done, it was coarse and rough. They placed it down and slid down.
"I'll go down first. My martial arts are good, and the rope isn't strong enough. I can save myself. Think of a way to get down. If you can't get down, fire the fireworks." Fang Jie gritted his teeth and spoke to the bailiffs, "I have to catch this thief and avenge his excellency."
"Yes, your excellency." The bailiffs replied loudly. Who didn't know that Fang Jie was indebted to the Ji family, which was how he got to where he was now. He had no choice but to give his all. Besides, if he killed Pei Zi Yun, based on Eunuch Ding's attitude, he would probably lose his position as an official.
Everyone was tactful enough to point this out.
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