Chapter 128 Ingenious secret art full level, new usage (8000)
When Xu Bai finished speaking, everyone present was stunned.
Especially Song De, he always felt that Xu Bai's smile looked terrified.
I can't explain why it feels like this, anyway, it's the kind of chills on the back, as if being stared at by something terrifying.
In short, it is quite scary.
Zhou Fuling is different, at least he is a person who has been in the officialdom for many years. He immediately understood Xu Bai's intentions, and said with a helpless smile: "Master Xu, please don't do anything exaggerated. These families are in Zimu. The government is also top-notch, but you can't do too crazy things."
He felt that it was necessary to tell Xu Bai about it.
After all, according to the current rumors in the world, Xu Bai is not only cruel, but also vengeful, extremely narrow-minded.
Although it is said that something is uploaded in the rivers and lakes, the taste will change if it is passed on, but at least 10 to 20 percent believe it.
"Master Zhou, don't worry, although Xu is not a good person, he will definitely not embarrass Master Zhou." Xu Bai said cheerfully.
Just kidding, he also understands some people's sophistication, so the operation here is naturally more detailed.
Zhou Fuling also heaved a sigh of relief when he heard Xu Bai say this.
It's best not to do stupid things, he is afraid that Xu Bai's anger will make blood flow in the cell, and he will not end well.
At that time, you say punish the crime, it is difficult to explain to Yun Zihai, and it is even more difficult to explain to His Majesty.
If he is not punished, his prestige in Zimu Mansion will be wiped out.
"Then let's go, Mr. Xu wait here." Zhou Fuling said.
Since Xu Bai's guarantee was obtained, the Zhou Fuling was of course relieved.
He and Yun Zihai also communicated by letter. Yun Zihai once mentioned something about Xu Bai.
It probably means that although Xu Bai has some shortcomings, it is very good to be a friend, because as long as Xu Bai agrees to things, there will be no deviation.
Zhou Fuling believed in Yun Zihai, so he also believed in Xu Bai's words.
After Zhou Fuling left, only Xu Bai and Song De were left in the cell.
"Master Song, I wanted you to investigate Ji Xiaojian's death, but now it seems that you have to stay quietly in the cell." Xu Bai laughed.
If he really followed his method, the other party would definitely take action when they saw these family members being imprisoned.
The most obvious one must be moving towards him.
If Song De stays, he can have more helpers.
Xu Bai has always been very handy in pulling people onto the boat.
"Master Xu, don't worry." Song De responded, "I will hide not far away, so that I can open this hole."
Xu Bai nodded, everything is waiting for the next thing.
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Zimu Mansion.
On an extremely bustling street.
This place is different from other streets. Whether it is the surrounding houses or the vendors on both sides, the things they sell are extremely exquisite.
There is no other reason. The people living in this street are all big families who are either rich or expensive.
In this world, in many places, various families are opposed to each other, but there are also many places where families are huddled together for warmth.
Most families in Zimu Mansion are in the mode of holding together to keep warm.
But today, this method of reporting to the group to keep warm has brought convenience instead.
"Walk!"
"hurry up!"
"What about your Patriarch, tell him to put on these chains and come with me to the government office."
Dozens of yamen servants ran among the various families, bringing out all the heads of the families.
When these Patriarchs went out, they were all in a daze, completely confused about what happened.
"Hey, Patriarch Zhao, are you here?"
"Patriarch Ouyang, why were you also taken away?"
"No, why are you all like me?"
On the way, many Patriarchs looked at each other, and being able to become Patriarch is naturally superior.
Soon, they all shivered and understood what happened.
"It must be because of that Xu Bai!"
This is what they think.
All twenty of them made trouble during the day, and at night, they were all arrested, leaving no one left. After a little guesswork, they came to a conclusion.
"Go faster."
Yam servants began to urge.
The crowd was mighty, rushing towards the government office.
…
As soon as I arrived at the government office, I saw Zhou Fuling waiting.
A patriarch surnamed Zhao couldn't bear it anymore, and shouted: "Master Zhou, we didn't do anything wrong, why did you arrest us?"
Others responded one after another, saying that they had never made any mistakes, so why should they be arrested.
The Zhou Fuling was expressionless, and he didn't even bother to say anything. He waved his hands and said, "Everyone will be thrown into the cell! Whoever dares to resist, you don't have to do anything, just let him run, and I will directly charge him with absconding in fear of crime."
This group of patriarchs, the lowest seventh rank, the highest fifth rank, if they really mess up, the yamen servants may not be able to stop them.
But with the words of the Zhou Fuling, all the Patriarchs fell silent.
No kidding, running is possible, but what happens after running away?
Could it be possible that he was wanted by the Great Chu State and fled everywhere?
They all have families and small families, and even have a lot of money, so how can they do this kind of thing.
Thinking of this, the Patriarchs all fell silent.
Soon, the yamen servants drove behind, took the group of people to a special cell, locked it and left.
The Patriarchs looked at each other and looked at the surrounding environment.
This cell is not dark and damp like other cells, and there is plenty of light around it.
Especially the furniture, all kinds are complete.
Even the beds are covered with soft bedding.
Very delicate and perfect.
Especially on the chair beside the bed, there was still a person lying down.
people?
The Patriarchs rubbed their eyes, wondering if they had read it wrong.
How could there be someone else here?
A young man was sitting on the chair. The young man's sitting posture was very arrogant.
And in the right hand of the young man, holds a knife.
The blade is sharp, shining coldly under the light.
"Xu Bai." The head of the Zhao family recognized the young man at the beginning and exclaimed loudly.
When he shouted like this, everyone around him also reacted.
They have all walked to the position of Patriarch, and there is news of course. Those who responded quickly gathered together, and all of them looked at Xu Bai cautiously.
According to legend, Xu Bai is a man who will take revenge and is very powerful, so of course they have to be on guard.
"Everyone, don't be afraid, don't be afraid, I'm not a man-eating beast, don't act like this." Seeing this, Xu Bai waved his hands and said casually.
His appearance made the Patriarchs even more suspicious.
Among this group of people, the patriarch of the Zhao family was obviously the leader. After hearing what Xu Bai said, he hurriedly said: "Xu Bai, I advise you not to be impulsive. We are the seventh-rank masters at worst. Personally, you may not be able to beat it."
Somehow, he felt that what he said had no confidence at all.
Obviously there are many people on their side, but they have no confidence. There is only one person on the other side, but it makes him tremble with fear.
"Everyone is a gentleman, it's too unrefined to fight and kill." Xu Bai smiled gently, but what he said made people feel like falling into an ice cellar: "Besides, if I really want to kill you, it's just you A group of people is not enough for me to get between my teeth."
As soon as the words fell, the Patriarchs all took a step back.
It’s not that they don’t have courage, on the contrary, they have a lot of courage.
Which one of them didn't kill the Patriarch's throne after a lot of fighting. If they don't have a little courage, it is impossible to have such a status.
But sometimes, when you are poor and white, you are more straightforward.
After they have their current family business and status, they become timid. After all, there are so many riches and honors to enjoy, how can they break it here.
"You mean...don't do anything?" Zhao Family Patriarch heard the meaning and asked.
"Of course, as long as you tell me who instigated you and put me in this situation, then everything is easy to talk about." Xu Bai said lightly: "If you don't tell me... I won't do anything to you, but everyone knows, you How did you get in?"
"How is it?" The Patriarch of the Zhao family looked around and saw that no one answered, so he could only speak out again.
"I'm just being suspected, and there's no evidence. The joint pressure from you guys is already smeared with false accusations." Xu Bai said, "Of course, it's not a big deal, but you all know that His Majesty the Emperor values me very much. If I don't Sin, I just need to say a few words in front of His Majesty..."
He didn't continue to say the following words, but the meaning was already obvious.
In Xu Bai's view, there is no need to use force at this time, just a little intimidation, and the group of patriarchs who are used to pampering themselves will explain clearly one after another.
"As long as everyone answers my question, the so-called charges will naturally disappear." Xu Bai continued.
"What's the problem?" Zhao Family Patriarch asked.
In fact, he had heard it very clearly just now.
Everyone present, including him, understood the meaning of the words.
If this is the case, they are slapping the emperor in the face.
In the Great Chu State, what are the consequences of hitting the emperor in the face?
A thousand cuts by a thousand swords is not an exaggeration.
Thinking of this, the Patriarchs all shuddered, and some even beat their feet and chests with remorse.
I was too excited and impulsive at the time. If I knew it earlier, I would have played it safe. Otherwise, how could this end?
"Tell me, who is it that instigated you to exert pressure?" Xu Bai fiddled with the ghost knife, narrowing his eyes slightly.
"It's a letter. Each of us has received a letter." The Patriarch of the Zhao family took out the letter from his arms and said, "It says in the letter that you are a murderer. If we don't get rid of you, then our families will die." No one was spared, and you just happened to be imprisoned again, so...we were worried that Chi Yu would be harmed, so we joined forces to exert pressure according to the letter."
"The letter, will you carry it with you?" Xu Bai frowned.
He felt that perhaps An Sheng had lived for too long, and these patriarchs had lost even their courage besides losing their previous blood.
"I can push it to this letter just in case things change." The Patriarch of the Zhao family handed the letter to Xu Bai and said, "Master Xu, that's it."
At this time, he also changed his name.
Xu Bai received it in his hand, and took out a paper crane from his arms. He didn't pay attention to the group of people, but searched for the letter.
The paper cranes fly up and down and stay on the letter paper.
After a while, it turned into a pile of ashes and disappeared.
"It's really cautious, even the back road is cut off." Xu Bai touched his chin and thought to himself.
This rhythm is to cut off all the traces. Obviously, the other party also knows that if traces are left, they are likely to be caught by Xu Baishun.
But the problem came, and the clue seemed to be broken again.
The other party does things without leaving a tail.
Xu Bai was frowning and thinking, none of the patriarchs dared to answer, and they all stood aside tremblingly.
After all, this person's identity is different, so it's better for them to talk less, so as not to cause other troubles.
"Come here!" Xu Bai walked to the door and shouted to the outside.
A yamen servant came in from outside, clasped his fists and saluted: "I met Master Xu, what's the matter with Master Xu?"
The Zhou Fuling had already ordered that no matter what request Xu Bai had, they would try their best to satisfy it, so the government servants were very respectful.
"Take these people to other cells, the farther away from me the better." Xu Bai said.
Since the matter is gone, Xu Bai doesn't want to say anything more.
"Yes!" The yamen servant replied.
The Patriarchs came in with a bewildered expression, and were taken away with a bewildered expression, and were taken to a cell far away from Xu Bai.
After all these people left, Xu Bai looked towards an empty place and said, "Master Song?"
Song De's footsteps sounded, he walked to Xu Bai's cell, and said: "Master Xu, it seems that the other party is really tight."
"Not necessarily." Xu Bai said: "Master Song, you don't have to stay with me here, go check other families, those who have not joined forces to exert pressure, there may be problems."
Since the pressure is exerted through joint efforts, the more the better, but there are more than 20 families now, which is obviously tricky.
If the other party wants to clean himself, this is undoubtedly the best way.
When the incident happens, the other families that are not involved will naturally minimize their suspicions.
Song Dedao: "Actually, I am going to investigate, but Mr. Xu, if we do, do you think it is better to investigate openly or secretly?"
As Si Zheng of Tiansi Supervisor, Song De also has two brushes. He has encountered many cases, so he naturally understands this truth.
What he struggled with was light and dark.
Whether to investigate openly or secretly, there is something particular about it.
If you investigate clearly, you will startle the enemy, but it is easier to attack suddenly and have unexpected effects.
Secret investigation will not scare the snake, but many times, it will be restrained. After all, it is carried out secretly, of course it will appear very secretive, and many operations cannot be used.
"Of course it is to investigate secretly, to monitor secretly." Xu Bai said: "There is no need to investigate too carefully, just to monitor, as long as the opponent wants to move these chess pieces, there will be a move, but I don't know if Mr. Song has the staff. enough?"
On this trip, only Song De was alone, but there were dozens of families who did not participate.
"I will go to Mr. Zhou to borrow someone." Song De's meaning is obvious: "Now that things have happened, I have actually understood that this matter has absolutely nothing to do with Mr. Xu, but the true colors of the people behind the scenes must be found out, otherwise they will be killed." It's hitting my Supervisor Tiansi in the face."
The current signs are already very clear, but the most critical evidence is missing, otherwise Xu Bai can go out at will.
"It doesn't matter whether I can get out or not." Xu Bai said with a smile, "As long as I'm here, I'll take action when it's convenient. That's the most important thing."
"Okay, Mr. Xu, pay attention to safety, I will go to investigate." Song De didn't hesitate, turned and left directly.
After Song De left, Xu Bai leaned on the recliner again, quietly watching the progress bar.
He is not in a hurry, because no matter what the plan is, as long as it cannot overwhelm him in terms of strength, it will be futile.
The progress bar is slowly increasing, and this "Ingenious Secret Art" is almost here.
…
Lake away from the cell.
The bamboo hat man was sitting on the ground, not fishing, just looking at the lake, motionless, as if in a daze.
The surrounding area is extremely quiet, the lake is as calm as water, but the man in the bamboo hat is not at peace.
Ji Xiaojian died, he erased all the clues, but the result was that there was no progress in the matter, on the contrary, he suffered losses one after another.
At this time, the man in black arrived on time, walking in a hurry.
"Report!"
Accompanied by the sound of hurried footsteps, the man in black shouted.
"Say!" The man in the bamboo hat withdrew his thoughts, and glanced at the man in black lightly.
The man in black quickly stopped, panting heavily, and said, "My lord, it's over."
"Nonsense!" The man in the bamboo hat was furious: "It's over, talk!"
The man in black was taken aback, and quickly calmed down his panic, saying: "Those who joined forces to exert pressure were all locked up in the prison cells, and they were accused of... false accusations."
"Boom!"
A terrifying pressure came from the man in the bamboo hat.
The surface of the lake was suddenly blown up with three-foot-high spray, and the calm was broken.
"Good, good! Very good!" Dou Li was so angry that his whole body trembled: "It's so wonderful to turn defense into offense and arrest all the pressurers, so there will be no pressurers!"
The man in black didn't dare to say a word, for fear of offending the man in the bamboo hat.
The man in the bamboo hat stopped talking, and just stood by the lake, looking at the choppy lake.
The surroundings fell into silence again.
After a long time, the voice of the man in the bamboo hat came out.
"Since he has done this..." the bamboo hat man said coldly: "Send the Twelve Sword Formation over, and I will kill him!"
Although he was calm on the surface, the man in the bamboo hat couldn't hide his anger.
"Twelve Sword Formation?" The man in black shuddered, and said, "But my lord, they are our last cards. If we don't succeed..."
"Can't succeed?" The man in the bamboo hat grabbed the man in black's collar and said, "Who am I, I will not fail!"
The man in black subconsciously answered: "But..."
This was just subconsciously said, because the man in black didn't know what to pick up.
"If we can't succeed, we will take everyone with us and escape from Zimu Mansion." The bamboo hat said humanely: "We will repay this revenge in the future."
The face of the man in black was covered in black cloth. If it wasn't for the black cloth, his expression must be wonderful.
At the very beginning, whoever said that Xu Bai would not be killed.
Now, who said to run away again.
Are people nowadays changing so quickly?
Of course, the man in the bamboo hat didn't notice the situation of the man in black, so he just talked there.
"Hehe, besides Zimu Mansion, he has several other places. It will be a matter of course for him to unite with other people at that time."
Now is the time, and the bamboo hat man doesn't want to use other methods.
The plan is flexible.
In other words, planning this thing, when it doesn't work, can be changed completely.
He also discovered the difference between himself and Xu Bai.
In fact, if he plans slowly, he may not necessarily lose, but the problem is that this matter itself is to kill Xu Bai.
Xu Bai is ridiculously strong, **** him?
When a person possesses the ability to use strength to overcome ingenuity, even if you do your best, it is impossible to solve the problem.
It’s like some special moments, as long as you are strong enough and hard enough, you don’t need to change your posture to relax, just go straight to the end, and no one can stand it.
So, the man in the bamboo hat felt that he had no chance.
No chance, still stay here to die?
No one likes to die. Xu Bai still has a long way to go to Beijing. Now is not the last chance, so he doesn't panic at all.
Along the way, he was not the only one who killed Xu Bai. An enemy's enemy is a friend. When the time comes to unite...perfect.
The so-called Twelve Swords Formation was the last attempt, and it was also the strongest method he could use. After all, the old guys dared not come out, so that was all they could do.
If it still doesn't work, you can only run.
"Go and do it!" Doulo hat said: "Remember, don't leak the news, I will take you with me when the time comes."
"Thank you, sir!" The man in black hurriedly agreed, and left without stopping.
After the man in black left, the man in the bamboo hat looked at the lake in front of him and sighed.
"Xu Bai, I will kill you!"
It was the same thing, but this time when he said it, he seemed to have no confidence.
…
Time is running out.
In the blink of an eye, several days passed.
Over the past few days, Song De has been monitoring the movements of the remaining families.
But here comes the problem, those families seem to have disappeared, and they are all going about their daily lives, and no one is moving.
This is easy to say, after all, the other party must be worried, worried about acting rashly and causing suspicion.
Song De doesn't care about this, after all, he only needs to be in charge of monitoring.
But Xu Bai saw a difference.
The other party has been quiet, does it mean that he is exhausted and unable to recover?
If this is the case, it would be a great opportunity.
As for whether it is true or not, as long as you try it, everything will be clear.
In the bright cell, Song De's voice sounded.
"Master Xu, I heard that you are looking for me?"
During this time, Song De has been closely monitoring those families.
This is the first time Xu Bai has seen him recently.
Looking at Xu Bai lying on the chair with a leisurely face, the corners of Song De's mouth twitched.
This is not going to jail, this is clearly on vacation.
It's almost time for two girls from Chunyu Pavilion to dance here.
If this is the case, Song De hopes that he will be imprisoned.
How comfortable that is...
Looking at Xu Bai's leisure, and thinking about his running around these days, Song De felt a tightness in his chest.
"Oh? Master Song is here now?" Xu Bai stood up from his chair, put "Ingenious Secret Technique" aside, and said with a smile, "Of course I'm asking Master Song to do something."
"Master Xu's business is naturally my Song's business." Song De slapped his chest and said: "Master Xu, but it doesn't matter."
Xu Bai walked not far in front of Song De, and said: "Actually, it's not particularly important. I just let Mr. Song go out and spread a message, saying that if he framed me before, if I take the blame, I will let it go."
Song De was slightly taken aback when he heard the words, not understanding what Xu Bai meant.
This is not a good strategy at all, is it?
The other party is likely to be that kind of diehard loyalist. Even if this kind of request is spread, it may not be effective. It is better to continue to monitor.
Of course, he couldn't express it well, so he could only lower his eyebrows and think carefully. He wanted to use other reasons to persuade Xu Bai without hurting Xu Bai's face.
Of course Xu Bai also saw it, and said with a smile: "Master Song, how could I not know about such a simple question? I don't want the other party to surrender, I just want to create a rift between them."
As soon as these words came out, Song De, who was thinking, immediately lit up his eyes.
He seems to have discovered the beauty of this strategy.
Before the other party, they used pressure.
And Xu Bai's current strategy has the same effect.
"Master Xu, I have realized it." Song De said.
"It's good that Mr. Song realizes it. If this matter happens, the other party will definitely take action. We will adapt to the situation and see if we can close the net." Xu Bai said.
The ancestors once said that attacking the city is the bottom, and attacking the heart is the top.
Even if they themselves are solid as a rock, they don't know what other people in the same camp think, and this suspicion will naturally come out.
As long as you have a rift, then it will be easy to deal with later. When the time comes, it is time to close the net and do what you should do.
Song De left, walking very quickly, after all, he was excited to see the clue soon.
But Xu Bai is still as stable as Mount Tai, and continues to work on the "Ingenious Secret Art", and the progress bar on it has become more and more perfect.
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The next day.
Today's sun is still as usual, warm and peaceful.
But in some places, different voices arose.
Hearing the report from his subordinates, the bamboo hat man suddenly turned his head and said, "What do you think about this matter?"
The man in black stood aside and said with a wry smile: "My lord, my subordinates are absolutely loyal, but I can't guarantee the situation of others, after all..."
He didn't say the latter words, but the meaning is already obvious.
"The Twelve Sword Formation must be completed, but among the twelve people, I don't know if they can be loyal." The man in the bamboo hat paced back and forth, thinking secretly.
After a long time, he raised his head again and said: "You are closely monitoring the Twelve Swords Formation. If there is any trouble at that time, come to me as soon as possible. By the way, have you chosen the right time?"
The man in black nodded quickly, and said: "Every five days, at noon, Zhou Fuling will go out to inspect the situation in various places. This is his habit. At that time, only Xu Bai will be alone in the cell."
Zhou Fuling is a scholar and a master, so he must avoid these, otherwise it will be more difficult to kill Xu Bai.
"Okay, you go now and tell them that at noon on the fifth day, it's time to start." The man in the bamboo hat said slowly.
"Yes!" The man in black agreed and was about to turn around and leave.
But at this moment, he suddenly felt a pain in his chest, and a piece of fishing rod came out of his body.
"Sir, I am so loyal to you, do you think I will betray?" the man in black asked with difficulty, resisting the pain in his chest.
"Xu Bai dares to ignore past suspicions, and I can't guarantee whether it is absolutely safe. Only dead people are the safest." The man in the bamboo hat said slowly: "Besides, you will go to the Twelve Swords Formation. Don't worry, I will personally Go monitor the Twelve Swords Formation, if there is anything abnormal, just run away."
The man in black smiled wryly: "It seems that in the eyes of adults, no one is worthy of trust."
The bamboo hat man was silent and didn't say a word, but the meaning was already obvious.
"You will lose, and you will lose terribly, because you are no match for Xu Bai." The man in black taunted with all his strength, "Xu Bai will at least know that you don't need to be suspicious, but you are full of suspicion." , I will wait for you below, I believe that you will come in a short time."
"Hehe, that's my business." The man in the bamboo hat exerted a little force, and a powerful force leaked from the fishing rod.
The man in black was torn apart and turned into a **** mist.
After finishing all this, the bamboo hat man came to the lake again, put the fishing rod in the lake water, swung it gently, cleaned the blood on it, and then left the lake.
Not long after the man in the bamboo hat left, the air next to him twisted, and another man in black appeared, sweating profusely.
"My lord... he really suspected us."
"No, I have to run, or I will die."
"No, I can't run, that's right! Xu Bai said that regardless of the past, I'm going to him."
Thinking of this, the man in black twisted his body again, merged into the air, and disappeared.
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Xu Bai didn't know what happened outside.
After this period of time, he really used the word "house" to its fullest.
Every morning, noon and evening, there are professional people to deliver meals, and other than that, it is the liver progress bar.
In this regard, Xu Bai's evaluation is - cool.
Reach out for clothes, open your mouth for food, and increase your strength. Discomfort is fake.
If it can go on like this forever, and it is matched with two oirans from Chunyu Pavilion, it will be very beautiful.
Song De was also very strong. After the news was passed on, he continued to monitor those families.
As for the others, there was no movement from the other party.
Regarding this, Xu Bai said it was normal.
It takes time for the arrow to fly out of the bowstring before it hits the target.
Such a big news, don't let the other party digest it more?
Be calm and calm, this is the most important thing.
In front of him, the progress bar of "Ingenious Secret Art" finally came to the last trace, reaching completion.
Looking at the light blue smoke in front of him, Xu Bai smiled contentedly.
Another book is done!
The light blue smoke turned into words, gradually condensed, and became clearer and clearer in the blink of an eye.
【You comprehend the secret art of ingenuity, comprehend the secret art of ingenuity. 】
This time, there is no fusion option, but a real new skill.
A lot of information flooded into my mind, and at the same time, a new property panel appeared in front of me.
【Name: Xu Bai. 】
【Realm: Sipin Sanren. 】
【Three Breaking Forms (Level 4): Full level. 】
【Upside Down Zixiao Gangfeng Yinyang Breaking (Level 6): Full level. 】
【Returning Wind and Liuxue (Level 5): Full level. 】
【Run Break Second Turn (Level 4): Full level. 】
【Dou Zhuan Xing Yi (Level 4): Full level. 】
【Diamond Heart Demon Physique (level 4); full level. 】
[Strong Kidney Harvesting Technique (Level 5): Full level. 】
【True Solution of Hundred Poisons (Level 3): Full level. 】
【The Essentials of Paper Tie (Level 5): Full level. 】
[Indestructible body (residual) (level 5): full level. 】
【Ingenious secret technique (level 5): full level. 】
【Comprehension: full level. 】
…
As expected, it is another fifth-level skill, as expected it took so long to develop it.
Just a level five is already worth it, not to mention a skill that he is extremely interested in.
Xu Bai slowly closed his eyes, carefully sensing the information in his mind.
After he absorbed all the information, he opened his eyes suddenly.
He stared at the ghost knife in his hand, and said to himself: "So, the ingenious secret technique can still be used like this?"
(end of this chapter)