C9 A Killing Intent Suddenly Appeared Outside the City!!

The morning sun spilled its gentle rays the next day, rousing Su Yu from his deep cultivation. Remarkably, in just one night, he had advanced his Blood Essence Value from 3.1 to 3.2. Though it was a mere increase of 0.1, it's worth noting that even a Quasi Martial Cultivator only requires 0.5 to qualify. Cultivating Blood Essence Value is notoriously slow without an official Martial Cultivator technique, which the Martial Artist Association had fortunately delivered yesterday—the Primary Guidance Technique, a mere Level One method. Yet, with this technique, Su Yu's cultivation speed had soared.

"It's a shame there's only one copy. I'll have to find time to acquire more. The techniques I'll create from them will undoubtedly be far superior!" The thought of the power he could gain from synthesizing techniques made Su Yu eager for what was to come.

Glancing out the window, he watched the sunlight dance through the glass. A faint smile crossed his face. "Let's see what Lau Yiyi is up to today."

With his 3.2 Blood Essence Value and the prowess of Yin Yang Taiji Boxing, Su Yu was confident in his ability to dominate any foe below the late Blood Essence Stage. And should he encounter a formidable late-stage adversary, he was certain he could make a swift escape.

Hengcheng, perched on the fringes of China, was a place where Blood Refining Stage experts were considered elite and those at the late Blood Essence Stage were exceedingly rare. Su Yu doubted that Lee's Group would go to the lengths of dispatching such a high-level expert just for him.

After a quick tidy-up, Su Yu set off for the meeting spot he and Lau Yiyi had arranged the day before.

...

At the edge of Hengcheng's city wall, Su Yu's silhouette emerged. Nearby, a delicate girl stood forlornly, the breeze teasing her skirt and painting a rosy blush across her cheeks that only added to her charm. It was none other than Lau Yiyi.

Lau Yiyi's eyes sparkled as she caught sight of Su Yu, her heart leaping with joy.

"Mr. Su Yu!"

Her endearing voice turned several heads.

A flicker of emotion crossed Su Yu's heart.

Damn it!

He shook his head slightly and strolled over.

"Just the two of us?"

A blush tinged Lau Yiyi's cheeks as she coyly responded, "You're a Martial Cultivator now, Mr. Su Yu. Surely, we don't need anyone else!"

Anyone else would have been thrilled by her words, but Su Yu could only scoff internally.

'No need for others, my foot. It's just to avoid wasting time when the moment to strike comes.'

Keeping his composure, Su Yu replied coolly, "If that's the case, let's set off."

Lau Yiyi's gaze fluttered, her long lashes quivering.

"Are you in such a hurry, Mr. Su Yu? Very well then!"

She feigned innocence with her expression.

Su Yu took in her act, a series of black lines falling in his mind.

Damn it, not just a clamp but a sly green tea!

He inhaled deeply.

"Stay calm. If it weren't for the fact that I need to expose the person pulling the strings later, I'd deal with him now!"

Su Yu managed to soothe his frustration and said with resolve, "We mustn't delay. I have to get back to my training afterward!"

Lau Yiyi's eyes shone with admiration.

"Wow, Mr. Su Yu, you're amazing! Already a Martial Cultivator and still so diligent. You're bound to become a prominent figure in Hengcheng!"

A muscle twitched in Su Yu's cheek.

This guy, he's not as straightforward as he seems.

Without a word, Su Yu headed towards the city's outskirts.

Lau Yiyi watched his retreating figure, her finely arched brows furrowing.

She was no stranger to reading people, yet her usual tricks seemed futile against Su Yu.

A cold laugh echoed in her heart.

"So full of yourself. Just because you've become a Martial Cultivator and crossed the Lee's Group, you'll soon have nothing left but tears."

Continuing her pursuit, Lau Yiyi quickened her pace to keep up with Su Yu, chattering away.

"Mr. Su Yu, wait up~"

...

The formidable walls of Hengcheng were crafted from obsidian.

But this wasn't just any obsidian—it was a special kind that could enhance Blood Essence Value!

A rare variant, indeed.

This stone was far tougher than the norm. Even a Late Phase Blood Essence Stage Expert might fail to leave the slightest scratch upon it.

Yet, the walls of Hengcheng bore countless scars, some even stained with the crimson of blood.

These marks bore silent testament to the unspeakable sieges the walls had withstood.

Before long, Su Yu and Lau Yiyi departed from Hengcheng, venturing toward the outskirts.

Despite the Myriad Clan being held at bay by the Human Clan, the Human Clan's lands were still plagued by innumerable Ferocious Beasts—a persistent threat.

Human Clan Experts had slain these beasts, but inexplicably, they seemed to be inexhaustible.

Slain by the experts, the beasts would be replaced by new ones after some time.

Nowadays, the Human Clan rarely took the offensive, opting instead for defense.

For one, the Ferocious Beasts seemed unending. For another, they seldom laid siege, only attacking when provoked by a Human Clan Expert.

There was an uneasy truce between the two forces.

With time, Su Yu and Lau Yiyi found themselves deeper in the outskirts.

Su Yu deliberately slowed his pace, a hint of confusion playing across his face.

"Lau Yiyi, what Ferocious Beast are you after? If we go any deeper, we might run into a Blood Refining Stage Beast. We're no match for that!"

Lau Yiyi, uncharacteristically, didn't echo Su Yu's concerns, her gaze sweeping the surroundings.

Su Yu's eyebrows lifted subtly, a barely perceptible smirk gracing his lips.

'Is she about to reveal her true intentions?'

Once Lau Yiyi saw they were alone, her expression brightened with a smile.

"Mr. Su Yu, you've got it all wrong. When did I ever say I was hunting Ferocious Beasts? You're the one I'm after!"

Even then, Lau Yiyi didn't abandon the role she had crafted for herself.

The moment Lau Yiyi's words trailed off, figures burst forth like specters, swiftly encircling Su Yu.

Soon after, a young man with an easy gait emerged leisurely into Su Yu's line of sight.

Su Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, taking in the newcomer.

"Lee Loong!"

It was indeed Lee Loong who had arrived.

A sly smirk played across Lee Loong's face as he regarded Su Yu with amusement.

"Su Yu... bet you didn't see this coming!"