I Can Strengthen Infinitely-Chapter 197 - 157: Wish Fulfilled (Part 2)

Looking at the two stacks of paper on the table, Qin Yuesheng picked them up and started flipping through them.

Situ Xing had two martial arts skills at his disposal. One was the ’Star-Picking Hand’, which could draw a target towards him using Inner Strength. This was his forte.

And the other was the ’Star-Shattering Hand’, capable of ripping apart another’s body from a distance.

Among them, the one Qin Yuesheng needed was the Star-Picking Hand. He took the two stacks of paper and moved to a secluded spot outside the cell, where he chose to decompose it.

Two balls of light appeared in Qin Yuesheng’s hands, and he grabbed each and crushed them.

[Acquired second-tier martial art ’Star-Picking Hand’]

[Acquired second-tier martial art ’Star-Shattering Hand’]

Qin Yuesheng nodded in satisfaction, recognizing Situ Xing’s honesty. He hadn’t written fake manuals to deceive him, otherwise, Qin Yuesheng would have sent him to the Yellow Springs today.

Returning to the cell, Qin Yuesheng righteously declared, "What I say, I do. Situ Xing, you are free. However, let me remind you, Cyan Yang City is under my watch. No martial artist may cause a ruckus or engage in large-scale fights within the city. Anyone who causes trouble will be jailed, and their martial arts skills confiscated. Remember this, and don’t make the same mistake next time."

Situ Xing trembled all over. Next time? How could he dare? He probably never wanted to come to Cyan Yang City again in his life.

Personally seeing Situ Xing off and leaving the yamen, Qin Yuesheng then rushed to the Flood Dragon Gang’s headquarters.

Fang Haijiao was the first to come out to greet him.

His entire life and assets were now in Qin Yuesheng’s hands, so he dared not slack off for fear of displeasing him.

"Young master." Looking at Qin Yuesheng wearing a gold face mask, Fang Haijiao spoke respectfully.

"Do something for me. ’Barehanded Star-Picking’ Situ Xing is currently in Cyan Yang City, probably planning to leave. Have your men secretly capture him for me, but don’t bring him back here. Just temporarily hold him at a nearby farmhouse for a few days." Qin Yuesheng handed a paper packet to Fang Haijiao: "There’s Blood-Closing Powder inside. Once an Inner Strength martial artist consumes it, their meridians will be closed for several days, enough to control Situ Xing."

Fang Haijiao was surprised. He knew Situ Xing, a master ranked on the Jiangnan Hundred Soldiers List, skilled with claw weapons and highly powerful.

Ordinarily, such an existence wouldn’t be someone the Flood Dragon Gang could provoke on their own, unless the Twelve Linked Rings gave them a hint.

"Young master, Situ Xing is an Inner Power Realm expert. Even if I send all my brothers, I’m afraid we still couldn’t capture him," Fang Haijiao said reluctantly.

"I wouldn’t have you go to your death. At this moment, Situ Xing has lost his strength, and recovering to peak form will definitely take several days, making it easier for you to act." Qin Yuesheng said calmly.

"If that’s the case, I’ll immediately mobilize the brothers."

The invitation sent to Situ Xing by Qiushui Family mentioned a gathering of Jiangnan martial artists. Frankly, Qin Yuesheng was rather interested in this, because even if one becomes the number one martial artist in the world, it would be meaningless if they can’t compete against others.

Qin Yuesheng, buried in practice within Cyan Yang City like the Sword God of Shili Slope without stepping outside, had already reached the rare Third Layer of the Internal Power Realm. Learning that Jiangnan was holding a pure martial artists’ gathering, there was no reason not to attend and gain some experience.

However, at this moment, knowing his identity, Situ Xing was rather troublesome. Martial artists and people from the Jianghu usually resist and reject officials. Qin Yuesheng didn’t want to become the target there, so Situ Xing absolutely couldn’t attend the banquet held by Qiushui Family.

By capturing him now and controlling him until the banquet ends, Qin Yuesheng could fulfill his wish without breaking his promise not to kill Situ Xing.

Situ Xing probably never imagined that after just leaving the yamen’s tiger den, he would shortly fall into the wolf den of the Flood Dragon Gang.

Seated in the hall master’s seat, Qin Yuesheng looked at the respectful Fang Haijiao standing beside him and asked, "How much do you know about the Qiushui Family?"

"Qiushui Family!" Fang Haijiao immediately showed respect: "They are one of the top forces in the Jiangnan region. Although not a sect or gang, they hold significant reputation within Jiangnan’s martial arts world.

Twenty years ago, they were established by heroes Qiu Zhong and Shui Cangsheng. They have been mediating many of the grievances in Jiangnan’s martial arts world ever since."

"How powerful are these two? Do you know?" Qin Yuesheng asked.

"Young master, I do not know."

"Then what is this Demon Sect? Have you heard of it?"

Fang Haijiao’s expression changed instantly: "Young master, have you encountered the Demon Sect?"

Seeing Fang Haijiao’s change in expression, Qin Yuesheng couldn’t help but ask, "Why, is the Demon Sect very dangerous?"

"The Demon Sect is shrouded in mystery throughout history, but whenever they appear, they bring great disaster to the area. Members of the Demon Sect are brutal and ruthless, using any means to achieve their goals, extremely dangerous."

Qin Yuesheng asked, "Has the Demon Sect ever appeared in our Jiangnan?"

"Never, they are usually more active in the north."

"Got it." Qin Yuesheng nodded: "Then do you know Bai Yue Sword Saint?"

The invitation from Qiushui Family to Situ Xing mentioned that due to the secret grave of the Bai Yue Sword Saint, the Demon Sect had come to Jiangnan. To prevent the true teachings of the Sword Saint from falling into the hands of the Demon Sect, the Qiushui Family organized such a grand banquet.

But in Qin Yuesheng’s eyes, he scorned their true intentions.

Claiming to fear the Demon Sect obtaining it, it was clear that Qiushui Family’s Qiu Zhong and Shui Cangsheng wanted it themselves but were embarrassed to admit it, using the Demon Sect as an excuse.

Qin Yuesheng was well aware of the little schemes in the hearts of these so-called righteous martial artists.

Of course, there are genuinely righteous people, but they wouldn’t make a big deal out of calling everyone. They would investigate the whereabouts of the Demon Sect members themselves and eliminate them without so much pre-ceremony fanfare.

"Do you know where the Qiushui Family is located?" Qin Yuesheng asked.

"To the east of Yangzhou Prefecture, on the banks of Sunset Mirror Lake at Luoyan Slope."

The Flood Dragon Gang is only somewhat known in Cyan Yang City, and within the whole of Jiangnan, it couldn’t stir up any waves, so it naturally didn’t qualify to receive an invitation from the Qiushui Family. Qin Yuesheng didn’t say more to Fang Haijiao, instead memorizing the place in his mind.

Today is already the first of the month, four days before the Qiushui Family’s grand banquet. Qin Yuesheng had ample time to make the trip.

"Young master, regarding the task you assigned me, there’s been some development recently," Fang Haijiao suddenly said.

"Oh?" Qin Yuesheng immediately became interested.

Earlier, he had only assigned Fang Haijiao one task: to keep a close watch on Cyan Yang City’s north gate, as it led to Yangzhou Prefecture.

One day, the sky-work pigeon sent a letter to the Gold and Silver Pavilion in Yangzhou Prefecture. Qin Yuesheng believed Gold and Silver Pavilion would definitely send someone to check things out, so he decided to control Fang Haijiao and use him, making the Flood Dragon Gang silently belong to him.

"Tell me," Qin Yuesheng said.

"Just yesterday, a muscular Great Han came through the north gate. A few hours later, several others on horseback entered the city from the north. They were all martial artists. After entering Cyan Yang City, they headed straight to the Fierce Tiger Gang’s headquarters and left a short while later."

"Did those people leave Cyan Yang City yet?"

"No, they’re staying at the Cyan Yang Inn. One even went to the Common People’s District to buy information."

Qin Yuesheng stroked his mask, without saying a word.

The first step against Gold and Silver Pavilion will target this group of people.

"Withdraw your men, I suspect they’ve already been noticed by others. The following actions shouldn’t draw attention to the Flood Dragon Gang. Find a way to remove any suspicion," Qin Yuesheng instructed.

"Yes."