klisemfg Chapter 259 The White Stork's Conjecture
Chapter 259 The White Stork's Conjecture
Wow!
Ye Kang awoke from his enlightenment, and his Skywalking Step directly reached the Great Perfection!
His comprehension was also reset to zero again; the 16 comprehension points were spent even faster than he had imagined.
"Is it because of the improvement in aptitude that it only took 30 years to reach the Great Perfection through enlightenment?"
Ye Kang muttered to himself, a hint of joy on his face.
Before, when I casually practiced some martial arts, I would often gain insights that took decades or even hundreds of years. Sure enough, it makes a difference when your aptitude improves.
He wasn't bothered by the reset of his comprehension; after all, you have to give up something to gain something. At least now, having mastered the Skywalking Step, even his perception of the world had changed.
He concealed his aura, then with a thought, he took a step forward, transforming into a gentle breeze, and flew away with unparalleled ease.
With a light step, one can reach any point in the distance, effortlessly and freely.
If Shadow Step is the ultimate close-combat footwork, then Sky Step is the most graceful and elegant light-body skill.
In the blink of an eye, he seemed to be walking on air, and within a few breaths, he had appeared in the center of West Lake.
If I had to describe it in one word, it would be "comfortable".
After reaching the Great Perfection, the Skywalking Step consumes less true energy than the Flying Swallow Soaring Clouds Step, yet is faster, making it extremely cost-effective.
Ye Kang tried several more times until he had fully mastered the footwork before returning to the attic.
"With the Skywalking Step, we'll have more ways to deal with danger in the future. I just don't know how it compares to the Lotus Realm experts."
Ye Kang felt somewhat regretful, as he had not yet truly experienced the power of the Lotus Realm and could not even make a direct comparison; he could only rely on estimation and guesswork.
This is extremely dangerous. If he were to encounter someone in the Lotus Realm and put himself in danger due to carelessness, Ye Kang would absolutely not allow it.
He took a deep breath, suppressing his inner joy and constantly reminding himself of this.
"Do not be arrogant, do not be impatient, and do not be careless."
"The road ahead is long and uncertain, and we still need to work hard."
……
While Ye Kang was practicing his lightness skill, news of what was happening in front of the West Lake pavilion had already spread rapidly to various places.
Within the Azure Scale Division.
The white stork garrison commander and the general manager listened to the scout's report, both showing surprise in their eyes.
"You killed Han Xiu instantly?"
The two looked at each other, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.
They didn't know much about Ye Kang; the only information they had came from Xi Yuan.
Ye Kang and Xi Yuan joined forces and forced back the Rank 9 Flood Dragon Lord.
"How many days have passed in between? How could Ye Kang's progress be so rapid?"
The steward marveled.
The white stork, on the other hand, fell into deep thought.
"This Lord Ye appeared in Qiantang City without a trace. Do you really think he bypassed all the White Lotus rebels and our scouts?"
Upon hearing this, the steward was unable to answer for a moment.
"It's hard to say. If he takes a longer route, it's possible, but if he takes a longer route, he won't arrive so quickly..."
The steward scratched his head, finding it quite strange.
The white stork chuckled, "I have a guess. Is it possible that this Lord Ye has actually been by our side all along?"
"Huh?" The steward was dumbfounded.
The white stork continued, "Do you remember those three guys that Song Xian saved after killing the two Huang family devils at Lingyin Temple?"
"Naturally, they are all geniuses cultivated by our Qiantang branch."
“That’s right, but according to them, when Song Xian saved them, there was a young man in white with him, who was the King of Thieves’ little apprentice.”
"Dai Huanhuan!"
The steward's eyes lit up, and he immediately realized what was going on.
The fact that Dai Huanhuan was disguised as a man was not a secret among the Qinglin Guards; they had a whole stack of information about the King of Thieves.
The key point is that Dai Huanhuan and Song Xian are acquainted.
Now that Song Xian is gone, where is Dai Huanhuan?
"She's also at the West Lake Pavilion! With Ye Kang! Song Xian and Ye Kang are very likely the same person!"
The steward blurted out, and exchanged a glance with the White Stork Guardian, confirming each other's guess.
White Stork laughed and said, "I have never heard the name Song Xian in the Azure Scale Guard. If he never existed, then everything makes sense. This genius is not from the Azure Scale Guard at all, but from the corrupt Imperial City Guard."
"I see. Lord Ye, really. What's there to hide? Now all the credit is being given to Song Xian. What kind of nonsense is this?" The steward said helplessly.
White Stork shook his head and said, "That's not right. Didn't General Geng come to the branch every day to make a scene, clamoring to see Song Xian? Well, now he probably won't be able to find Song Xian again."
"He can't see Song Xian anymore, I don't even dare to leave the house..."
The steward was somewhat angry. He was the most unlucky one. General Geng couldn't find Song Xian, so he would bother him every day. Sometimes he would even get angry and take action.
How could a mere office worker like the general manager possibly defeat someone like that?
He's been worried sick these past few days.
Bai Guan said, "General Geng also has his pride. He should calm down in a few days. The most important thing now is to find out who the fortune teller is behind the White Lotus Sect and the identity of the Duke of Wei in it."
His expression hardened, like a sword concealing its edge, ready to pierce through anything at any moment.
The steward cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, it's all arranged. Duke Wei is concerned about his reputation, so this matter will definitely not be over. But shouldn't we inform Lord Ye?"
“No, Ye Kang is not a Qinglin Guard. That’s why Zuo Mingyue is taking him lightly. Once we get involved, that old fox will definitely hold back.”
"What if Lord Ye encounters danger..."
"No, with Song Xian's strength, unless the Three Outstanding Men of the East Sea make a move, no one can do anything to him."
The white stork curled its beak into a knowing smile.
Of course, his judgment was also accurate.
At this moment, the Duke's mansion was filled with indignation.
After Zhou Xun, Han Xiu, and Da Zhuang and Er Zhuang were carried back, all the retainers were furious.
"Who dares to be so audacious as to attack the Duke's mansion!"
"This is clearly disrespectful to the Duke! We are paid by the Duke, how can we stand idly by!"
"Don't stop me! I, Liu Sandao, will bring back the thief's head within three strikes!"
Some hot-tempered retainers were already itching to show off their skills in front of the Duke.
Those senior and powerful retainers, on the other hand, watched coldly from the sidelines, never uttering a single word.
Meanwhile, the ninth-rank retainers had all gathered in the back garden.
Han Xiu lay on the stretcher, his body bandaged and covered in sweat, in excruciating pain, struggling to suppress his groans.
Da Zhuang and Er Zhuang were still unconscious, and their cultivation had been greatly reduced.
Everyone frowned upon seeing this.
One of them asked, "Do you know who did it?"
Han Xiu said tremblingly, "His surname is Ye, and he calls himself 'this official,' but I know nothing else..."
"What strength?"
"I didn't realize I was no match for him..."
After Han Xiu finished speaking, Zuo Mingyue, who was fishing with Meiji in her arms in the pavilion in the back garden, slowly looked up.
"People from the imperial court? They've got some nerve. Is it really because I've been staying away from home for so long that even my name can no longer intimidate them?"
A group of martial artists quickly cupped their hands in greeting.
"Duke, shall we bring that man back?"
Zuo Mingyue pondered for a moment, then suddenly lifted the rod and caught a grass carp.
"Forget it, let's find an opportunity to kill him."