Longevity Martial Arts: I have a Mysterious Water Snake Avatar

"Martial artists of this caliber aren't a dime a dozen, Wei Tusu."

Within the training room, Hong Yuan's gaze was profound. Using the Rapid Bee Worm, he locked his sight firmly onto Wei Tusu.

Wei Tusu, normally completely visible, now seemed enveloped by a layer of fine mist, preventing Hong Yuan from seeing him clearly.

But Hong Yuan didn't need to see clearly!

In the arena, the surrounding crowd was either panicking, shocked, or staring angrily at Li Ziran.

"What happened? How could this be?"

"Ah-Ao was actually killed..."

"Damn it! I'm going to kill you!"

Li Ziran remained indifferent to the uproar. He provocatively beckoned to Lu Sheng, the Giant Whale Gang Leader, with a curled finger, further enraging the Giant Whale Gang members.

"Old fogey, I hear you're the so-called Giant Whale Gun. Dare to spar with me?" Li Ziran said arrogantly.

Lu Sheng's face was as grim as water, his aura coalescing.

Wei Tusu's expression also turned extremely unsightly. He quickly waved for Li Ziran to come down.

Defeating Lu Sheng was a minor issue. Revealing their tracks was the major one.

They were currently operating within Phoenix Creek Sect's territory. Under no circumstances could they expose their tracks!

"Cowards."

Li Ziran snorted lightly, performed a few sword flourishes, then sheathed his cold sword. He strode off the platform with his head held high, the very picture of audacity and arrogance.

The other two disciples of Qinglu Taoist Temple exchanged glances, both frowning, but ultimately said nothing.

The sword cultivators of the Li Family were now powerful, almost monopolizing the orthodoxy of Qinglu Taoist Temple. Rashly starting a conflict with a Li Family disciple was not advisable.

"Yue, you're up."

"Mm."

The young man named Yue, wielding a long spear, stepped onto the platform with a steady gait.

The more Hong Yuan watched this contest between the guest fighters on the platform, the tighter his brows furrowed.

Thanks to his Ice Armor Python avatar, Hong Yuan's eyesight far surpassed that of his peers.

Although the spear-wielding young man appeared evenly matched with his opponent, the truth was that this young man had never been in any real danger and had always maintained firm control of the situation!

How can a small Tusu Meeting have so many skilled individuals? This is simply illogical.

Ever since he noticed something off about the first martial artist from the Tusu Meeting, the aspects about Wei Tusu that Hong Yuan found suspicious continued to multiply.

The second martial artist was hiding his abilities well, but under Hong Yuan's deliberate scrutiny, he still found questionable aspects.

Hmm!? Traces of the Qinglu Mountain Moving Skill!

WHOOSH!

Hong Yuan abruptly stood up in the training room. Simultaneously, the Rapid Bee Worm in the private room of the tavern flew up sharply, staring intently at the spear-wielding martial artist. This startled Chief Lei, who was beside it, causing him to quickly sit up straight.

Just moments ago, this spear-wielding martial artist, due to a lack of combat experience, had been pressured by his opponent into using a new power.

Although it was only for an instant, it had caught the eye of an observant person like Hong Yuan.

Hong Yuan had cultivated the Qinglu Mountain Moving Skill to the point of perfection and was utterly certain that the man had just used the Qinglu Mountain Moving Skill!

Merely knowing the Qinglu Mountain Moving Skill wasn't remarkable. However, to cultivate it to this extent meant he definitely had connections to Qinglu Taoist Temple.

Why think so much? I'm the Pengcheng General's junior martial brother. Suspicion alone is enough!

Hong Yuan kicked away the small tea table and strode out from the Dongyu District Official's office, preparing to head to the General's Mansion.

While the guest fighter contest on the platform was in full swing, Hong Yuan was also making his way toward the General's Mansion.

「In the inner city of Pengcheng, at the General's Mansion.」

Mo Jiuyou was routinely handling official matters, his brows furrowing slightly as he read the secret report from Nanyang Prefecture.

The internal strife at Qinglu Taoist Temple, which has lasted for nearly three years, is about to end? That's too soon. A storm is brewing. Mo Jiuyou sighed inwardly.

Essentially, every major Overlord Sect planted secret agents within their rivals. While these agents didn't hold high positions in their respective sects, they could usually gather some information.

Mo Jiuyou naturally lacked the ability to directly contact these agents. However, the Prefecture had such channels, so he only needed to obtain the intelligence transmitted from there.

"Chen Ke."

"My lord, what is it?"

Mo Jiuyou placed the report before Chen Ke, who picked it up and examined it carefully.

At the same time, Mo Jiuyou contemplated sending his wife and children to retreat to the Phoenix Creek Sect first.

At the very least, they should first return to Phoenix Rock Mansion within Qing State.

Given that Nanyang Government was a bridgehead, it wasn't safe and could fall at any moment.

The Phoenix Heron Flying Boat will arrive at Nanyang Government in half a year. Nanyang Government shouldn't fall so quickly within that time. Mo Jiuyou thought.

By this time, Chen Ke had also sorted out his thoughts. He suggested several measures to Mo Jiuyou regarding the strengthening of Pengcheng's defensive fortifications.

Besides Chen Ke, the other advisors also spoke up one after another, contributing their insights.

Just then, one of Mo Jiuyou's personal guards came to report.

"My lord, Officer Hong requests an urgent audience," the personal guard said.

Mo Jiuyou glanced at the advisors in the room and instructed Chen Ke, "Chen Ke, you take the lead. Make sure to discuss and formulate a precise and feasible strategy."

"Yes, my lord," Chen Ke replied, clasping his hands.

「Elsewhere.」

Meanwhile, Hong Yuan was playing with his little niece, Yue'er, in Xifeng Garden, awaiting his senior martial brother's arrival.

As Mo Jiuyou approached, he heard his beloved daughter's bell-like laughter, which brought a delighted smile to his face.

His daughter's laughter was one of the few things that could pull him away from his burdensome duties.

"Senior Martial Brother."

"Mm, tell me, what's the matter?"

Mo Jiuyou walked into the pavilion and sat down on a stone bench. Mo Yue'er, like a young swallow returning to its nest, threw herself into Mo Jiuyou's arms, and he hugged her tightly.

Hong Yuan glanced at the maids on either side. Mo Jiuyou, understanding his unspoken request, waved his hand, and all outsiders withdrew.

"Senior Martial Brother, I've discovered that there seems to be a disciple from Qinglu Taoist Temple lurking in Dongyu District. That person's mastery of the Qinglu Mountain Moving Skill is undoubtedly at the Minor Accomplishment Stage!"

"Oh?!"

Mo Jiuyou's interest was piqued, and he sat up a little straighter.

His interest wasn't just due to a Qinglu Taoist Temple disciple lurking nearby, but more so because his junior martial brother could discern that this person's Qinglu Mountain Moving Skill had reached the Minor Accomplishment Stage.

To discern the cultivation level of someone else's technique, one had to be at least comparably proficient, if not more so, in that same technique.

"I understand," Mo Jiuyou acknowledged with a nod, not questioning the veracity of Hong Yuan's claim. "Mo Shan."

Just then, Hong Yuan sensed someone enter Xifeng Garden. Before he could get a clear look, the person suddenly appeared in the pavilion.

He appeared and disappeared like a phantom, making virtually no sound.

GULP. Hong Yuan's throat bobbed slightly.

From what I know, this Mo Shan is one of the weakest fourth-tier martial artists. Yet, even so, his speed is astonishingly fast.

If I'm not vigilant, even if I were faster than the Wind Cyan Roc Beast King, these fourth-tier martial artists could still approach me silently. Power! I need more power! Hong Yuan felt a deep unease, which further solidified his determination to return to the Sect.

"Mo Shan, lead the Wolf Fang Camp and cooperate with my junior martial brother to apprehend the wanted criminal," Mo Jiuyou said calmly.