Chapter 614
by fanqienovelChapter 614: Revenge for Grudges
In Feixu Valley, at the Qian’s Wine and Rice Shop, the night had grown late. The wind and snow outside had intensified, but the shopkeeper, Qian Wancheng, continued to tally the accounts behind the counter.
It wasn’t that he was naturally diligent; rather, the shop’s business was crucial, especially as the year-end approached. Qian Wancheng needed to report the overall accounts to his superiors, allowing no room for carelessness.
This shopkeeper understood very well that many eyes were on his position. If there was even a slight issue with his accounts, trouble would surely follow.
After fiddling with the abacus, Qian Wancheng revealed a satisfied expression.
Through his “precise calculations,” this year’s profits exceeded last year’s by half a portion.
Although half a portion wasn’t much, it was exactly this increase in profit that allowed Qian Wancheng to maintain his position securely year after year.
As long as his work earned the recognition of a true master, his status would naturally be as solid as a mountain!
Bang!
Just when Qian Wancheng felt satisfied, the shop’s door suddenly burst open forcefully.
Qian Wancheng was momentarily stunned.
He remembered closing the door earlier.
A muscular man with broad shoulders and a full beard swaggered in confidently.
He grinned at Qian Wancheng, “Shopkeeper Qian, long time no see!”
Qian Wancheng was somewhat confused.
The man’s tone was very familiar, as if he were an old friend, but he did not recall knowing such a person.
Instinctively, the shopkeeper heightened his alertness and silently grasped a talisman in his hand.
Over the years, Qian Wancheng had done many ruthless things to exploit loose cultivators for the sake of the shop’s business, and he had undoubtedly offended many people.
However, he wasn’t afraid of revenge in Feixu Valley.
In addition to this protective treasure symbol given to him by a true master, Qian Wancheng also carried several higher-level protective spirit tools and had protective formations set up in the shop. Plus, he could always call in battle cultivators for backup…
Unless he encountered a Golden Core true master, Qian Wancheng believed that no one could harm him on his own territory!
He set aside the talisman in his hand and coldly asked, “Who are you?”
The muscular man chuckled even more joyfully, “An enemy!”
As soon as the words left his mouth, he suddenly whipped out a scroll.
The scroll instantly unfurled, suddenly radiating a strong light that engulfed the unprepared Qian Wancheng.
Qian Wancheng didn’t even have time to activate the protective talisman in his hand; he felt as if he were being sucked into a black hole, entirely unable to control himself.
After a dizzying spin, Qian Wancheng was astonished to find himself in a completely unfamiliar place.
That muscular man stood several steps ahead of him.
Had the stars shifted and the heavens turned?
Qian Wancheng was instantly terrified to the point of losing his soul—such a power was not even possessed by a Golden Core true master!
Nascent Soul true immortals?
He never dreamed that he had provoked a Yuan Ying Great Master.
In panic, Qian Wancheng fell to his knees with a thud, pleading, “Immortal, spare my life! I was blind to your greatness; please be magnanimous…”
This completely baffled the muscular man.
The bearded stranger was none other than Wang Chen in disguise, and his purpose in approaching Qian Wancheng was to settle a score!
To ensure success and to avoid any suspicion, Wang Chen had spent over a month scouting Feixu Valley.
He meticulously observed the daily operations of the Wine and Rice Shop—his favorite tavern was conveniently located right across the street!
Finally, he chose to act on this windy and snowy night.
In all of Feixu Valley, the only person Wang Chen feared was Master Mu, who spent long periods in secluded cultivation within his cave.
This Golden Core true master rarely appeared in public but maintained a firm grip on Feixu Camp through his subordinates, boasting both a high cultivation level and exceptional cunning.
Dealing with Qian Wancheng was not the challenge; the real difficulty lay in avoiding the attention of Master Mu.
Thus, Wang Chen resorted to the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image!
By now, Wang Chen had advanced the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon Technique to the basic level, and with this unique technique, his mastery and understanding of the True Form image had reached new heights.
He had unlocked many more powerful features of this treasure map.
Capturing prisoners was one such feature.
Currently, the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image could only imprison opponents whose cultivation level was lower than Wang Chen’s, and Qian Wancheng, with his fifth layer of the Purple Palace cultivation, fit the criteria perfectly.
However, Qian Wancheng would not simply allow himself to be captured; he would undoubtedly resist, using his spirit tools and treasures to escape.
The time the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image could hold Qian Wancheng was limited.
Thus, Wang Chen entered the image alongside him!
He intended to suppress this unscrupulous Wine and Rice Shop owner within the True Form image!
The outcome, however, was unexpectedly comical.
Qian Wancheng not only refrained from resisting but even knelt and begged for mercy, mistaking Wang Chen for an immortal!
Wang Chen’s mindset shifted rapidly, and without hesitation, he dashed to Qian Wancheng’s front, raising his palm to deliver a heavy blow to the latter’s forehead.
It was best to eliminate this threat swiftly.
Though terrified, Qian Wancheng did not lose his ability to react.
Seeing Wang Chen coming for his life, he roared and crushed the treasure symbol in his hand!
This treasure symbol had cost Qian Wancheng considerable effort to obtain from Master Mu, and it was said to withstand a full attack from an initial stage Golden Core cultivator.
At that moment, Qian Wancheng realized clearly that Wang Chen could not possibly be a Nascent Soul true immortal.
Otherwise, Wang Chen could have ended his life with a mere gesture, without going through such elaborate measures!
However, the treasure symbol in Qian Wancheng’s hand disintegrated, and the anticipated Protection did not materialize.
How could this be?
Qian Wancheng was instantly struck with terror.
He frantically cried out, “I…”
Bang!
Wang Chen’s Heavenly Dragon Vajra Palm struck Qian Wancheng’s forehead with immense force.
The power erupted with a mighty force, causing Qian Wancheng’s head to explode, scattering blood and brain matter in all directions!
This strike contained no magical energy but was fueled entirely by Wang Chen’s sheer willpower!
As the master of the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image, Wang Chen had the authority to set certain rules within the treasure map’s internal space.
When Wang Chen brought an enemy into the image for battle, both parties were bound by these rules.
The rule Wang Chen established for dealing with Qian Wancheng was to seal all magical power!
Whether spells, talismans, or spirit tools, they were all manifestations of magical energy.
Sealing magical power meant that talismans and spirit tools became unusable.
Unless the talismans and tools in Qian Wancheng’s possession surpassed the limitations of the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image!
Clearly, his protective treasure symbol and spirit tools fell short of such a level.
This sealed the tragic fate of the unscrupulous shopkeeper!
In the next moment, Wang Chen exited the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image.
With a thud, a disfigured corpse collapsed before him.
Wang Chen grabbed the True Form image still floating in the air and pressed it against his chest.
The Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon True Form Image instantly transformed into a streak of radiant light, merging into his body!