I Can Upgrade Everything Infinitely - Chapter 112 - 111: Return to Qingfeng Town
Chapter 112: Chapter 111: Return to Qingfeng Town
“He actually managed to escape.”
Du Cangying was astonished, finding it almost unimaginable. He exclaimed, “He actually managed to escape from your grasp? I… I never thought Ye Langtian had that kind of ability.”
“There was nothing I could do.”
Xu Qing sighed. His performance was flawless—good enough to win him an Oscar. “Ye Langtian certainly is capable.”
“Sigh…”
Du Cangying shook his head. “Ye Langtian and his people are truly vicious. Not only did they murder so many, causing numerous deaths and injuries in the Martial Arts Hall, but they also destroyed the Flesh Field I’ve spent over twenty years cultivating.”
“Something happened to the Flesh Field?”
Xu Qing asked.
“That’s right.”
Du Cangying nodded. “Come with me and see for yourself.”
“Alright.”
Xu Qing said.
The underground secret chamber.
The location of the Flesh Field.
“See for yourself.”
Du Cangying pointed at the Flesh Field before them, his eyes filled with anger and helplessness.
“This…”
Xu Qing looked over.
The Flesh Field that met his eyes was indeed almost completely destroyed. The original Flesh Field had been oval-shaped, with a diameter reaching ten meters.
It had been filled with a vigorous life force.
But now…
The Flesh Field was like a withered flower. The vigorous life force was gone, and the fleshy tissue had shriveled as if it had grown old.
The area in the center where the Blood and Flesh Spirit Ginseng grew was completely withered, even rotting in some places. The inner part where the Flesh Lingzhi grew was also withered.
Only the outermost area had not completely rotted. A little bit of harvestable Tai Sui Spirit Meat was still growing, but there was very, very little of it.
“Fortunately,”
Du Cangying said, “Although this Flesh Field is almost destroyed, a glimmer of life remains, and there’s still a chance for it to recover.”
“Master, how can the Flesh Field be restored?”
Xu Qing asked.
“The Flesh Field I cultivated is a Third-Level Flesh Field, which can at best nurture Level 3 Spiritual Food. As long as I let this Flesh Field absorb enough Level 4 Spiritual Food, it can be slowly restored.”
Du Cangying continued, “By my calculations, the grand auction in the Inner City of Qingbei Town is about to begin. I plan to attend, buy enough Level 4 Spiritual Food, and restore my Flesh Field as much as possible.”
“Xu Qing, do you want to come?”
Du Cangying asked.
“I think I’ll pass.”
Xu Qing shook his head and waved his hand in refusal. “I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t be going to the auction in the Inner City of Qingbei Town.”
“Very well.”
Du Cangying nodded.
「Late at night.」
「Cangying Martial Arts Hall.」
Xu Qing stayed at the Martial Arts Hall.
「Inside his room.」
“Whew…”
Only now did Xu Qing have the peace of mind and time to take out the Devouring Demon Technique. Ye Langtian had written out the Devouring Demon Technique First Layer in its entirety, binding it into a handwritten manual.
’Record.’
Xu Qing held the handwritten manual of the Devouring Demon Technique First Layer in his hand. With a thought, his consciousness connected with the Encyclopedia of All Things, which began to shine.
The next moment,
The Demon Technique manual in Xu Qing’s hand moved without any wind, its pages flipping rapidly. The words and illustrations in the manual, as if they had gained consciousness, transformed into countless tiny black figures that continuously demonstrated the Devouring Demon Technique right in front of him.
SWISH!
In the blink of an eye,
The countless tiny black figures formed from the words and pictures turned into a torrent that rushed into Xu Qing’s mind.
BOOM!
Xu Qing’s mind roared as if he had entered a mysterious space. Within this space, he endlessly practiced the Devouring Demon Technique, comprehending its secrets.
Gradually,
Xu Qing mastered the Devouring Demon Technique within the mysterious space.
“Haa…”
Xu Qing opened his eyes.
BUZZ! BUZZ!
At that moment, streaks of black, demonic light appeared in Xu Qing’s eyes, filled with a Demon Nature. It was a sign of demonic transformation, proof that Xu Qing was stepping onto the Demon Path.
[Recording Successful!]
[Devouring Demon Technique First Layer LV1: 0/500 (This is the first layer of a Supreme Demon Technique, personally transcribed by the technique’s Inheritor. Any supreme codex, including a Supreme Demon Technique, possesses its own consciousness and can choose its own master. Cultivating the First Layer of Devouring Demon Technique to its final stage allows one to reach the extreme of the Demon Path First Realm.)]
’A Supreme Demon Technique.’
Xu Qing mused, ’Among all the Cultivation Techniques I’ve obtained so far, the Devouring Demon Technique is of the highest quality. Even the Dragon Elephant Fundamental Skill is a notch below it.’
’Furthermore…’
BUZZ!
At this moment,
Because of the Encyclopedia of All Things, Xu Qing could master any Cultivation Technique it successfully recorded, without any restrictions.
Therefore,
Xu Qing had preliminarily mastered the Devouring Demon Technique First Layer, stepping onto the First Step of the Demon Path: First-level Demonic Realm, and could be considered to have awakened his Demon Nature.
Clearly,
The Martial Path and the Demon Path were not in conflict. One could cultivate Martial Arts and Fundamental Skills while also practicing a Demon Technique; the two powers would not clash.
Ye Langtian could also be considered a practitioner of Magic and Martial Dual Cultivation.
’Good.’
Xu Qing assessed his condition and nodded in great satisfaction. ’Now that I’ve mastered this Devouring Demon Technique, I have another option when it comes to disguising my identity and playing other roles.’
’Not bad, not bad at all.’
Xu Qing nodded with satisfaction.
Time flew by.
「Three days later.」
Matters in Qingbei Town had completely settled down, and he had no intention of lingering. After all, Dian Anhua and Yu Hu were still waiting for him in Qingfeng Town.
Furthermore, Yu Hu only had one month.
Five days had already passed.
“Xu Qing.”
「Outside Qingbei Town.」
Du Cangying had personally escorted him here. Du Luan, Jin Hong, and the others were also present. “Your Cultivation and strength have already surpassed mine. I have nothing left to teach you.”
“Besides,”
“Since you joined the Cangying Martial Arts Hall, I haven’t really been able to teach you much. It is your own hard work and Talent that have brought you to where you are today.”
“Take this Token.”
Du Cangying took a purple-gold Token from his robes. On the Token was an Exotic Divine Bird, a Dapeng Spreads Its Wings in flight. On the other side, the word ’Dapeng’ was carved.
“What is this?”
Xu Qing asked.
“This is the Dapeng Order.”
Du Cangying said, “Xu Qing, with your Talent and aptitude, there’s no point in staying in the county town any longer. You must go to the Prefecture City. Only there can you advance further, see a wider world, meet more incredible prodigies, and continue to grow.”
“Take this Token and go to the Dapeng Martial Arts Hall in Moon River Prefecture City. With your Talent and aptitude, you’re guaranteed to be accepted directly as a True Disciple of the Dapeng Martial Arts Hall.”
“Master, you no longer need to seek revenge?”
Xu Qing asked.
“No.”
Du Cangying waved his hand and smiled freely. “I’ve seen through many things after this incident. Besides, for an old man like me to have accepted a disciple like you in my later years… I can die without regrets. Let the past be the past.”
“I understand.”
Xu Qing accepted Du Cangying’s Dapeng Order. “However, if I get the chance, I will definitely clear your name, Master. I’ll make the Dapeng Martial Arts Hall understand that ’teaching without discrimination’ is the correct way.”
“At the same time,”
“I will also find a way to track down the real culprit.”
“It is the thought that counts.”
Du Cangying patted Xu Qing’s shoulder.
“Giddy-up!”
Xu Qing leaped onto his horse, waved to Du Cangying and the others, and galloped down the main road. Before long, his figure disappeared from sight.
And so,
the curtain temporarily fell on the events in Qingbei Town.
「Noon.」
Xu Qing rode hard and, by the afternoon, had already returned to Qingfeng Town. The moment he returned, someone had already informed Duan Wanyu and his people.
In a flash,
Xu Qing arrived at the Inner City of Qingfeng Town, returned to his residence, and saw Dian Anhua, as well as the still-unconscious Yu Hu. Xu Qing briefly checked on Yu Hu’s condition.
As of now, Yu Hu was not in life-threatening danger, but with five days having passed, Xu Qing was running out of time.
’With the characteristics of the Devouring Demon Technique, only when I have cultivated to the peak of the First Layer and mastered its unique power can I perhaps extract Elder Qingyun’s residual consciousness.’
Xu Qing mused to himself, ’Then, I’ll break through to the Second Realm and use the power of the Second Realm of Martial Arts to help Yu Hu refine the Nine Yin Secret Text. That way, not only will Yu Hu’s life be out of danger, but he’ll also gain immense benefits.’
In the following days,
Xu Qing remained in Qingfeng Town. He didn’t plan on heading to Moon River Prefecture City just yet. As Du Cangying had said, Moon River Prefecture City had more experts, a wider world, and more resources.
Conversely,
it also meant more powerful enemies.
In the county town,
reaching the Immortal stage was enough to be considered a top expert, enough to preside over a region or even build an extremely powerful faction.
However,
in Moon River Prefecture City, while experts at the Immortal stage weren’t exactly a dime a dozen, they definitely didn’t command the same status they held in the county towns.
Therefore,
Xu Qing decided that he would only go to Moon River Prefecture City after he had stepped into the Second Realm of Martial Arts, cured Yu Hu, and made ample preparations.
Before then,
he would stay in Qingfeng Town to cultivate and practice his Martial Arts Demonstration until everything that needed to be done was done, and all necessary preparations were made.
「Before evening.」
KNOCK! KNOCK!
A knock came from the courtyard gate.
“Who is it?”
Xu Qing asked.
“Lord Xu.”
A respectful voice came from outside the gate. “The County Magistrate sent me to deliver something to you. The Magistrate says it will surely be of great use to you and hopes you will not refuse it.”
“A delivery?”
Xu Qing was taken aback for a moment. “Come in.”
“Yes, sir.”
The constable from outside pushed the gate open and entered, presenting the gift prepared by Duan Wanyu to Xu Qing. It was a black and gold Token.
“What’s this?”
Xu Qing asked.
