Chapter 187 Helian Tieshu, Xixia Yipintang
Su Xinghe originally wanted to ask Li Ming where he learned the Xiaoyao Sect martial arts, but considering that there were so many people here and it was not convenient to talk, he stopped abruptly.

But the excitement on his face was evident.

The reason why Su Xinghe pretended to be deaf and dumb for many years and lived in seclusion in the Deaf and Dumb Valley was because of Ding Chunqiu!
When he was studying martial arts with Ding Chunqiu, he was so obsessed with various unique skills that he neglected martial arts.

Ding Chunqiu, on the contrary, showed great talent in martial arts.

But he never expected that Ding Chunqiu had evil ambitions. He took advantage of his master Wuyazi's practice to plot against him and knocked him off a cliff.

Ding Chunqiu thought Wuyazi was doomed to die, but he never expected to be saved by Su Xinghe.

Ding Chunqiu later realized something and interrogated Su Xinghe, but Su Xinghe would rather die than reveal anything. Ding Chunqiu wanted to kill him to put an end to it all, but he also coveted the treasure house and many martial arts of the Xiaoyao Sect, and wanted to extract information from Su Xinghe.

Neither side could do anything to the other, so Ding Chunqiu forced Su Xinghe to swear an oath that he would never utter a word from then on and would not tell anyone the whereabouts of the Xiaoyao Sect's treasure house, otherwise he and Wuyazi would be killed.

Over the years, Su Xinghe pretended to be deaf and dumb, living in seclusion in the Deaf and Mute Valley, secretly supporting his master who had become a disabled person, and living a life of fear, all because he was forced by Ding Chunqiu.

Not only did Ding Chunqiu survive these years, but he became more and more prosperous. He established the Xingxiu Sect in Xingxiu Sea and created two unique skills, the Continuous Corruption Poison and the Transformation Power Method.

Su Xinghe saw even less hope.

Recently, Wuyazi's time is approaching and he is about to pass away, but he has nowhere to place his skills and the position of the head of the Xiaoyao Sect. So Su Xinghe took the risk of inviting the world's best talents to test their potential and character in the name of the Zhenlong chess game, in order to find a successor for his master.

Ding Chunqiu showed up today with great force. Su Xinghe had already prepared for the worst, but he did not expect that this old monster from Xingxiu would die cleanly at the hands of Li Ming!

But Li Ming is also proficient in Xiaoyao martial arts and has the same master as me. Isn't this God's will?

The huge rock pressing on his head was completely removed, and there was such a surprise, which made Su Xinghe so excited.

He had some feelings for Duan Yu before, but now he had completely forgotten about them.

He thanked Li Ming excitedly.

Li Ming looked calm.

There are so many masters like Ding Chunqiu who have died at his hands, it’s not worth getting excited about.

The only thing that interests Ding Chunqiu is probably the strange poison he has been researching over the years.

Li Ming gave Lin Pingzhi a look and he immediately understood and walked over.

He looked up at Ding Chunqiu, who was already dead and embedded in the stone wall of the valley in a very miserable state, and then raised his hand.

"Whizzing!"

Dense energy flew out, debris on the stone wall flew around, and Ding Chunqiu's body fell down with a plop.

Lin Pingzhi did not shy away from it and squatted down to study it.

"My dear friend, please be careful!"

Su Xinghe was shocked when he saw this and quickly reminded him.

The old monster Xingxiu is famous for his poison skills. His whole body is full of poison. Even if he is dead, he cannot be taken lightly.

Ordinary people would probably not be able to survive if they even got close to Ding Chunqiu's corpse, let alone touch it.

Despite his reminder, Yang Guo and other Lin Pingzhi's fellow disciples looked relaxed and did not seem to be worried.

The second brother Lin Pingzhi is not only an expert with his swift sword, but also has a pair of poisonous palms. Having carefully studied the secrets of the Five Poisons, he is well versed in all kinds of poisons. The poison of the Star Monster may not have much effect on him.

What’s more, if something goes wrong, Master is still here!

Therefore, Yang Guo and others were not worried at all. Instead, they stretched their necks and watched with great interest, wanting to see what good things Lin Pingzhi could find.

"Have it!"

Not long after, Lin Pingzhi took out a secret book and several bottles and jars from the old monster Xingxiu. They must be the results of Ding Chunqiu's research over the years.

Lin Pingzhi took it without hesitation.

After Li Mingze dealt with Su Xinghe for a few words, he walked to Murong Fu.

At this time, Murong Fu's face was still full of pain and confusion, his eyes were slightly closed, his fists were clenched, and he seemed to be having a psychological struggle.

"Young friend Murong is too obsessed. After being guided just now, his mind has been completely immersed in the chess game. If an external force forcibly awakens him, it may harm his body."

Su Xinghe explained on the side.

After hearing these words, Bao Bu Tong and Feng Bo'e were both frightened. Fortunately, they were stopped by Wang Yuyan and were not woken up rashly.

But then they both became quite angry.

"You, you deliberately set up this confusing chess game to harm my young master!"

Feng Bo'e had a bad temper and drank at Su Xinghe without caring about anything.

Su Xinghe shrugged, too lazy to explain to him.

The impact of the Zhenlong chess game on people's mentality ultimately depends on whether each person's obsession is extreme. Although Duan Yu also has obsession, nothing happened when he just played the chess game. Why did it become his fault when it came to Murong Fu?

The disciples of the Xiaoyao Sect are generally proud and have a habit of looking down on others, so Su Xinghe ignored Feng Bo'e and turned around to call Doctor Xue and several other disciples.

"Master!"

Doctor Xue and the other Eight Friends of Hangu looked at Su Xinghe excitedly, but they were also a little worried, fearing that Su Xinghe would drive them away if he was unhappy.

"Don't worry, it's okay."

Su Xinghe comforted Doctor Xue with a few words, and then began to ask about Li Ming.

Xue Muhua did not dare to delay and immediately repeated the speech he had prepared.

While listening, Su Xinghe looked up at Li Ming.

Seeing Murong Fu's expression, Li Ming did not intervene, but instead called Yang Guo over and gave him some instructions.

"okay!"

Yang Guo loved to show off, and when he saw his master giving him an order, he thought it was exactly what he wanted, so he nodded and agreed immediately.

Then Yang Guo pulled out the jade flute from his waist and started playing it.

The music played by Yang Guo was peaceful and soothing, with a melodious tune. After listening to it, people would unconsciously feel open-minded and calmer.

At the same time, Yang Guo’s profound internal energy from the Shen Zhao Jing was also integrated into the melody, spreading outwards with a special sound attack technique.

The only difference from ordinary sound attack techniques is that his music is not aggressive at all, but rather subtle and does not repel people.

Many warriors around couldn't help but listen subconsciously.

Murong Fu, who was on the verge of a manic breakdown, gradually relaxed his clenched fists after hearing this piece of music.

The distorted expression on his face gradually recovered, as if he was awakened from his stubborn state and gradually regained his senses.

Wang Yuyan couldn't help but feel delighted when she saw this and looked at Murong Fu.

After a while, Murong Fu was no longer so nervous. His body shook, his eyes gradually opened, and he recovered.

"What happened to me just now?"

Murong Fu was a little confused for a moment.

Although I have come out of it, the negative emotions of despair, helplessness and self-denial that I had just felt when I was addicted to the chess game are still lingering in my heart.

When I looked up, I saw Wang Yuyan's eyes.

"Cousin, you are finally awake!"

Wang Yuyan hurried forward and wiped the sweat off Murong Fu's forehead with a handkerchief.

The two retainers nearby also breathed a sigh of relief.

Soon, Wang Yuyan told Murong Fu what had happened.

When he heard that Li Ming's disciple had awakened him by playing the jade flute, Murong Fu looked at Yang Guo.

Contrary to everyone's expectations, after Murong Fu learned the whole story, instead of expressing his gratitude, his expression instantly froze, and he even showed obvious hostility.

His face turned pale and he felt a little embarrassed.

Originally, he came here this time with the intention of competing with Li Ming and proving to everyone that his Gusu Murong clan was not weaker than this newly rising guy.

However, before he could do anything, he had already lost all face. He was provoked by Ding Chunqiu's words, and his mind was lost in the chess game, unable to extricate himself, and he almost lost his life.

Li Ming killed Ding Chunqiu without much effort!

He was awakened thanks to his disciple.

All this was unacceptable to Murong Fu, who had always been proud and considered himself to be no less capable than others.

"Step aside!"

Murong Fu pushed Wang Yuyan away with a very bad attitude, and hurriedly recovered his depleted mind.

Many warriors present showed disdain when they saw this scene.

It seems that the Gusu Murong family is just a name in name only. Not only did he make a fool of himself at the very beginning, but he didn't even say thank you when others helped him. He is so petty.

At this time, Su Xinghe, who had finished listening to Xue Muhua's account of the whole story, came over and bowed to Li Ming with a smile.

"Master Li, I have something I want to discuss with you. Can you please spare me a moment to talk?"

"coming!"

The reason why Li Ming took the initiative to rescue Su Xinghe was for this moment.

Li Ming followed Su Xinghe, and soon they came to a stone wall.

"Little friend Li, please come in."

Su Xinghe muttered in a mysterious voice, pointing at the stone wall in front of him.

"what?"

Everyone present had cultivation skills and excellent hearing, so they naturally heard what he said and couldn't help but feel surprised.

Yang Guo was even more puzzled.

"How do we get into this stone wall?"

Li Ming winked at Yang Guo and Lin Pingzhi and other disciples, then his eyes fell on the stone wall.

According to my memory, Wuyazi should be behind this stone wall.

"Row!"

Li Ming smiled casually and walked towards the stone wall.

Everyone's eyes were focused on it.

Many people were curious about how Li Ming would enter the stone wall, but some people with sharp minds realized that this should be the rumored opportunity.

For a moment, some people showed a bit of envy.

It seems that strength is the universal language everywhere. This Master Li killed Ding Chunqiu without even having to go through the chess game process. It seems that he will get the opportunity of Su Xinghe. I just don't know what this opportunity is...

As everyone was thinking about it, they saw Li Ming's hand pressing on the stone wall, as if he was feeling something.

The next second, Li Ming seemed to have discovered something. A gentle and free Qi suddenly stretched out, and his palm actually sank into the stone wall!

The onlookers cried out in surprise. As they watched from afar, they actually thought that Li Ming had mysteriously drilled into the stone wall.

Only Li Ming understood that this stone wall was actually a very ingenious mechanism, the ingenuity of its design even far surpassing the mechanisms of Zhu Ting and Yue Qing that he had seen.

The frequency of true Qi must reach a certain level to shake open this mechanism.

And this stone wall is not real stone, it is made of special material. After the resonance of true qi, it can be softened.

From a distance, it looked like Li Ming had inexplicably disappeared into the stone wall.

It seems that this unique and mysterious art is much more profound than I had imagined.

Li Ming sighed as he took a step forward.

However, just as everyone was concentrating on watching this scene.

Suddenly, there was a plop-plop sound in the valley...

"Ok?"

Many people looked back and found that some warriors were unable to stand steadily and fell to the ground.

"Hey, what's wrong with you guys..."

Someone was about to ask, but suddenly found that his legs also went weak and he fell to the ground.

What followed was that large numbers of onlookers fell to the ground.

"what's the situation!"

"No, we've been poisoned!"

A martial artist with rich experience in the martial arts world suddenly shouted.

After they fell to the ground one after another, they instantly lost their strength, their limbs became limp, and they couldn't even lift their fingers. Immediately afterwards, they couldn't help but burst into tears.

But there were some exceptions among them who still stood, but with sneers on their faces.

Several people suddenly lifted up their outer robes, revealing their hands holding a small porcelain bottle with the lid opened.

At the same time, outside the Deaf and Mute Valley, there was a sudden sound of many people approaching quickly, and even the sound of horse hooves.

A strong figure riding on a tall horse rushed into the Deaf and Dumb Valley first.

Beside him, there were several strong and agile warriors protecting him.

"Xixia's General Helian Tieshu is here. Surrender if you want to live!"

The man on horseback shouted loudly.

Afterwards, more and more warriors appeared behind him, and behind them were teams of soldiers, except that they had all changed into casual clothes instead of the Xixia military uniforms.

"Xixia people, why are they here?"

"What are you going to do!"

Many people present shouted in panic.

They had also heard of the name Helian Tieshu.

This man was not only Xixia's General of the Eastern Expedition, but also the commander of Xixia's Yipintang.

It is said that not long ago he led the masters of Yipintang into the Song Dynasty, causing great losses to the Song Dynasty martial arts world. Unexpectedly, he would appear in the Deaf and Mute Valley!
Since they showed up, there's no need to ask, they must have done it!
"I heard that Xixia Yipintang has a strange poison called Sad and Soft Breeze, which is colorless and odorless but can make people's hands and feet go limp and tears fall like rain. We have been poisoned!"

Someone said this while shedding tears uncontrollably.

"cousin……"

Wang Yuyan was beside Murong Fu, her legs went weak and she was about to fall.

But Murong Fu held her tightly and waved a porcelain bottle under Wang Yuyan's nose, which cured her of the poison of Sad Breeze.

Murong Fu once worked for Yipintang under the pseudonym Li Yanzong. Of course, he also had the antidote for Beisu Qingfeng.

Moreover, Murong Fu had always maintained contact with Yipintang, and he knew about Yipintang's actions in advance.

Bao Bu Tong and Feng Bo'e had also heard of the antidote in advance, so nothing happened at this time. Instead, it was Duan Yu who surprised Murong Fu.

This silly boy was standing straight just like them, with no signs of being poisoned.

On the other side, Li Ming was about to enter the stone wall, but something unexpected happened. He stopped and looked back.

But suddenly, a sense of crisis suddenly arose in my heart.

With his current strength, there are not many people who can cause him to feel a sense of crisis.

Li Ming suddenly turned around and raised his hand to slap him without thinking.

Just in time to be confronted by a masked woman who attacked like lightning.

"Wuyazi, get out here!"

(End of this chapter)