The unparalleled Sword Intent instantly suppressed all of Qu Xing’s consciousness.
The Godslaying Sword followed through into Qu Xing’s forehead, severing and absorbing his Spirit Core and all consciousness and spirituality.
This decisive and sharp sword strike, its light as fleeting as a teor across the sky, left a lingering resonance.
Qu Xing’s face still bore a pleading expression as he fell backward. After a mont, his body rapidly shriveled, half of it collapsing and revealing a bizarre chanical structure within.
Being a Puppet Master isn’t easy. Qu Xing had practiced Puppet Secret Techniques for years, having long turned into sothing beyond human.
Gao Xuan sheathed his sword, slightly tilting his head towards Yan Qingge.
Yan Qingge’s body suddenly stiffened. She felt utterly seen through, inside and out, yet utterly powerless to resist.
The other’s power made her despair, making her entirely lose the courage to resist.
This feeling of helplessness and vulnerability further pained Yan Qingge, though she couldn’t struggle against it.
Luckily, Blood Shadow didn’t do anything. The water-like light around him rippled, silently rging into the air and completely disappearing without a trace.
Yan Qingge widened her eyes, still unable to tell where Gao Xuan had gone.
With Blood Shadow’s departure, she took a heavy breath.
She sowhat regretted not taking the opportunity to consult about swordsmanship, or to connect with this strong figure.
Yet, due to her fear, she missed the chance.
At this point, the Armor Squad finally arrived hurriedly.
Yan Qingge glanced at the person leading the Armor Squad, suspecting it was intentional.
The Armor Squad naturally didn’t want to risk their lives, especially against a fearso assassin like Blood Shadow.
Dragging their feet a little was quite reasonable.
Having broken through a bottleneck in her swordsmanship, Yan Qingge, in excellent spirits, didn’t bother arguing with this group.
She coldly stated, "Inform your minister to co and clean up the scene."
Zhang Changshui arrived swiftly, along with Xu Mountain and several high officials from relevant departnts.
No one recognized Qu Xing, nor did anyone know of him.
Yet, just by seeing Qu Xing’s half-human, half-machine corpse, they knew he wasn’t a good person.
Qu Xing’s death wasn’t significant, as he was just an old man without identity.
However, Cao Xiong’s disappearance shocked Zhang Changshui and the others.
The other mbers of the special task force were unconscious and knew nothing when revived.
Yan Qingge had soone dig up the floor, revealing six Cloud Burst Shock Bombs, turning Zhang Changshui’s face ashen on the spot.
He didn’t know about this. He couldn’t fathom the consequences of six Cloud Burst Shock Bombs exploding.
The icy expression on Yan Qingge’s face showed how furious she was.
Zhang Changshui knew he was dood; soone had to be accountable for this ss. Including Cao Xiong’s disappearance, responsibility was needed.
Yan Qingge at least participated in the fight and killed a significant figure. This wouldn’t be pinned on her.
With accountability questioned, he’d be the one to take the fall.
Leaving the Zhongyuan Hotel, Zhang Changshui was out of his wits, completely dazed.
Others in the law enforcent system remained silent. Everyone knew Wei Yue was formidable, and this ti, his tactics were brilliant.
Xu Mountain and others understood this was too deep to involve themselves.
The next day, Zhang Changshui was suspended.
The Inspection Departnt believed Zhang Changshui was implicated in bribery, misconduct, and other charges, initiating an investigation.
Without a doubt, it was Wei Yue’s retaliation.
With Cao Xiong’s disappearance, the work of the Zhongjing City special task force ca to a standstill.
Vice group leader Yan Qingge, however, kept close contact with Wei Yue. All of this made it even more incomprehensible to outsiders.
After two days of interaction, Yan Qingge conducted an investigation into Yuanlong Group, being very satisfied with the findings.
That night, she contacted Yan Qingfeng, detailing the investigation results.
"I suggest we invest imdiately and not worry too much about the exact amount."
Yan Qingge said, "Wei Yue is very capable and decisive. He’s an excellent Sect Leader. Worthy of trust."
Yan Qingfeng, amused, said, "Have you been bought off by Wei Yue, giving such a favorable review?"
"I’m just being truthful."
Yan Qingge shook her head, saying, "Several large conglorates are in contact with Wei Yue; we can’t wait any longer."
She paused, then asked, "Have you investigated?"
Since being given a few pointers by Blood Shadow that day, Yan Qingge had developed an intense curiosity about him.
She earnestly requested Yan Qingfeng to investigate Blood Shadow’s situation.
Yan Qingfeng shook his head, "There’s no information at all. Blood Shadow has never appeared before, nor left any record. It’s as if he erged from a stone."
"What about the Dark Web?" Yan Qingge couldn’t believe nothing could be found.
Everyone must have a background. Especially a top swordsman like Blood Shadow; his path to growth must be unique.
In this era of big data, an ordinary person even going to the restroom would be recorded. How could no trace be found?
"There’s truly no trace."
Yan Qingfeng sighed, "The think tank has assessed that Blood Shadow is likely male, over sixty years old, characteristically ruthless. His swordsmanship is superb, with clear objectives in his actions."
Slightly amused, he added, "The think tank even suspects Blood Shadow could be a lover of Wei Yue’s mother, or even her grandmother’s lover..."
Yan Qingge nodded, not finding it funny.
Blood Shadow undoubtedly cared for Wei Yue. That was indisputable. Saying they were only in an employnt relationship would be insulting to intelligence.
Yan Qingfeng sighed, "We sifted through this angle but found nothing. For now, it’s best to let it go. Madly pursuing Blood Shadow could easily provoke him."
"Alright."
Although a bit unwilling, Yan Qingge knew the seriousness of the situation.
If she truly provoked Blood Shadow, her life would be at risk. This was no joking matter.
Cao Xiong disappeared!
All work of the special task force ca to a halt. Yan Qingge firmly claid that the matter involved the Black Dragon Association, using Qu Xing’s corpse as evidence.
Most people didn’t believe this. The Black Dragon Association had no reason to kill Cao Xiong. Only Wei Yue had the motive, and only Blood Shadow had the capability.
However, no one would oppose Yan Qingge. She wasn’t just the vice group leader, but also a direct elite of the Yan Family.
To overturn Yan Qingge’s conclusion would be to oppose the Yan Family.
Both Mingjing City and Zhongjing City’s Law Enforcent Headquarters accepted Yan Qingge’s view.
The next day, Yan Qingfeng brought a delegation of dozens to Mingjing City.
After several days of investigation and negotiation, Yan Qingfeng quickly reached a cooperation agreent with Wei Yue.
Within a few days, news spread that the Zhongjing Yan Group had invested billions to buy shares in Yuanlong Group, becoming its strategic partner.
This news shook Mingjing City and rocked the East Continent.
With the Zhongjing Yan Family’s investnt, it symbolized Yuanlong Group becoming a large consortium with strong capital and backing. Its rise was unstoppable.
This favorable news skyrocketed Yuanlong Group’s stock once more.
As the Sect Leader of Yuanlong Group, Wei Yue beca renowned throughout the East Continent.
In Mingjing City, Wei Yue’s montum was unparalleled, bringing greater prestige to Gao Xuan, who beca a notable figure among the second-generation circle in Mingjing City.
The Black Dragon Association made no response to this. The Zhongjing City Alliance Law Enforcent Headquarters quietly filed the case away. No one brought it up again.
Cao Xiong and Qu Xing seed to have never existed, disappearing from the world without a trace.
During a global tour, Luojia beca more interested in Mingjing City.
The vast Blood God Association also began to revolve around Mingjing City.
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