On the other hand, the blood and essence qi of the Thunder Leopard dried up, turning into something like decayed wood, and was immediately enveloped in a ball of flames, burning to ashes.
Bai Ziyue was in a good mood, casually throwing out a blood-colored meatball, and amidst the excited yowls of the little dog, they headed back the way they came.
A handcart, a large mat, Bai Ziyue pulled the cart and headed directly towards the city gate.
With his strength, carrying the pelts of several exotic beasts, including top-tier pelts, was rather eye-catching.
So, he specifically bought these things from a farmer for concealment.
Ten miles away from the south gate of Wujiang County, there was a rather steep mountain path known as Ten-Mile Slope.
Ten-Mile Slope connected various places; eastwards led to East Row Village, westwards crossed the iron-chain bridge to Ancient Yuan Village, and northwards directly to Jiangg Family Castle, making it a key route.
At this moment, not far from Ten-Mile Slope, beside a steep slope, stood two martial artists with long swords, quietly hiding on one side.
"Brother Fu, do you think the treasure blade that Hall Master specifically commissioned from the Weapon Workshop will really be on this person?"
I think it’s more likely to be with Wang Peng.
After all, whether in terms of strength or status, he was the highest-ranking in that operation."
One of them glanced around, asking with a puzzled expression.
"People are naturally probing Wang Peng’s side.
We just need to keep an eye on Bai Ziyue.
That treasure blade was forged by Hall Master at great expense, collecting Outer Heaven Meteorite Iron and many precious materials, worth over ten thousand gold.
Its loss enraged the Hall Master, who ordered it be retrieved at any cost.
Moreover, it must be done quietly, without attracting attention.
So, even if the treasure blade didn’t end up with Bai Ziyue, we have to capture him and interrogate him."
Brother Fu said with a solemn face.
"Rest assured, Brother Fu. With you, an Inner Power Realm martial artist, taking action, I alone can capture him."
The younger martial artist said confidently.
As they knew, Bai Ziyue’s strength at most reached the peak of External Forging, even with the Overlord Saber Hand nickname from the youth martial meet, his combat power was at best on par with an Inner Cultivation of the Six Viscera martial artist, but against him, a Peak Inner Cultivation martial artist, he was nowhere near enough.
Not to mention Brother Fu at Inner Power Realm, making it a sure thing.
Suddenly, Brother Fu gave a low shout, and the young man immediately lowered his head, looking into the distance.
On the mountain path in the distance, a young man sat on a cart, a relaxed expression on his face.
Under the cart was a pitch-black mutt.
The mutt was tied to the cart’s harness, its face full of joy as it pulled steadily and powerfully like an old ox.
The younger martial artist was dumbfounded.
"An ordinary mutt wouldn’t have this kind of strength, it appears to be an exotic beast."
Brother Fu was also astonished, but his eyes quickly became fervent.
A tamed exotic beast was quite valuable.
Originally resentful to deal with a weak martial artist like Bai Ziyue, he was suddenly excited.
Bai Ziyue obliviously moved towards Ten-Mile Slope, unaware that someone was lying in wait to ambush him.
This trip to Gutong Mountain had yielded bountiful results for him; he obtained five pelts from low-level exotic beasts, three from intermediate, one from high-level, and one from top-level exotic beast, quite an achievement.
He no longer needed to worry about lacking materials for making Dharma Transformation Talismans for a long time.
Especially the Thunder Leopard, a top-level exotic beast, its pelt contained ample spirit essence, perfect for making Thunderfall Skill Transformation Talismans without breaking due to insufficient material quality.
The Thunder Leopard naturally carried thunder attribute, matching the Thunderfall Skill perfectly.
Perhaps it could even enhance the power of the Thunderfall Skill.
"With the size of the Thunder Leopard pelt, I could make about thirty talisman papers. Even with a one-third success rate, I could produce ten Transformation Talismans."
Bai Ziyue thought silently, his eyes showing sharpness.
In fact, based on Bai Ziyue’s talisman-making skill, his success rate was high, rarely failing once stabilized.
With thirty materials, he estimated he could make at least twenty successful ones.
As for why the mutt was so obedient, willing to pull the cart, it was naturally due to his allure.
This time, Bai Ziyue not only obtained many exotic beast pelts but also over twenty meatballs.
These meatballs tempted the mutt greatly. Just one meatball made it obediently compliant, doing things it would never normally do.
Entering Ten-Mile Slope, Bai Ziyue felt an inexplicable unease.
Bai Ziyue pulled the reins at once.
The mutt stopped, turned its head, and its eyes looked at Bai Ziyue with disdain.
Stop pretending, I, Uncle Dog, see right through it.
Are you thinking of reneging? Replacing me midway and then not giving Uncle Dog meatballs?
I tell you, no way, never.
That meatball is mine, Uncle Dog has decided.
Ignoring the disdainful look from the little dog, Bai Ziyue directly jumped off the cart.
"Didn’t expect you to be so vigilant."
The young martial artist said mockingly, quickly leaping out from the side.
Brother Fu followed behind, not too fast nor too slow, but his small eyes were fixated on the little dog. That gaze made the little dog shiver involuntarily, cursing in his heart, what? Have your eyes set on Uncle Dog?
"Who are you people?"
Bai Ziyue’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, divine light flashing in the depths of his eyes.
One in the Inner Power Realm, one at the peak of Inner Cultivation, not too weak.
"There’s just something we want to ask you about.
Do you still remember a few days ago at the Nine Seals Weapon Workshop? Our Hall Master lost a weapon and needs..."
The young martial artist was approaching Bai Ziyue slowly, his tone seemingly calm, but his eyes were locked tightly on him. If Bai Ziyue made any sudden move, he could chase him down in the shortest time and capture him.
However, his words were quickly interrupted.
Bai Ziyue smiled faintly, drawing the long knife from its sheath.
"Black Jade Saber, attack!"
Brother Fu was also slightly stunned, but his expression changed drastically, and he instantly rushed out from his spot like lightning, charging at Bai Ziyue.
The young martial artist, being closer to Bai Ziyue, naturally reacted faster. He exerted all his power, stomping hard on the ground, his body soaring like a high-flying wild goose.
The long knife was unsheathed, the sheath thrown aside, while the blade flashed like a fleeting rainbow, slashing down.
Since the treasure blade was in Bai Ziyue’s hands, they didn’t need to capture him for questioning. Killing him directly would be more straightforward and convenient.
"Black Jade Saber? Well, it’s a good name, but now, it’s called the Black God Saber."
Bai Ziyue nodded affirmatively, but he explained nonetheless. As soon as he finished speaking, he slashed the knife.
With one slash, the air boomed.
The knife light collided with the opponent’s long knife, pausing only for a moment before instantly cutting through, chopping the young martial artist from head to toe, and exiting through his feet.
One slash, two halves!
The man didn’t even utter a groan before he died.
"Such guts! Such a knife!"
Brother Fu’s face changed drastically. He didn’t expect his companion to be dealt with so quickly.
In the slight hesitation, all he saw was a burst of knife light exploding in front of him.
This slash was overbearing and unparalleled, yet possessed an infinite allure.
His heart and spirit were involuntarily drawn into it.
At this moment, time seemed to slow down tremendously.
In his eyes, there was nothing else, only the knife light.
Suddenly, his brow hurt, as if a special sensation appeared out of nowhere, allowing him to break free from the Heart Spirit Attraction. Cold sweat poured down incessantly, and he hurriedly raised his twin knives to protect his head.
The inner strength in his Dantian surged into the twin knives like a rushing river.
This knife was too powerful.
It even made him feel unable to resist.
The knife light was dazzling, slashing down.
Even though Brother Fu filled the twin knives with endless inner strength, it seemed to have no effect under Bai Ziyue’s long knife.
The twin knives snapped in an instant, the residual force of the long knife not diminishing, slashing down.
Brother Fu felt a heavy weight in his hand, then a lightness, knowing exactly what had happened, he quickly retreated.
The inner strength in his Dantian was almost depleted at this moment.
Finally, he saw the tip of the knife pass before him, stopping seven inches away.
Brother Fu was delighted, letting out a sigh of relief, but suddenly noticed a piercing pain from his brow, nose, mouth, and chest.
A long bloodstain slowly spread from these spots.
Sword Aura detached! Inner Power Realm?
Brother Fu was bewildered. Only experts above the Inner Power Realm could use inner strength to form Sword Aura and attack from a distance. Generally, the higher the weapon’s grade, the more formidable the Sword Aura, both in sharpness and range.
Bai Ziyue’s long knife indeed counted as a treasure blade, comparable to Celestial Blade Jiangg Tao’s Void Clarity Saber. But Bai Ziyue was clearly only a martial artist with External Forging and Internal Cultivation, how could he trigger Sword Aura?
Dense confusion swirled in his mind, but before he could ponder, his consciousness was pulled into endless darkness, never to awaken again.
Brother Fu fell, lifeless.