The Extraordinary Urban God of Medicine - Chapter 1004

Chapter 1004: Chapter 1004: Sneak Attack Chapter 1004: Chapter 1004: Sneak Attack Looking at the scroll depicting a black knife, Huang Xiaolong’s heart stirred greatly! Wasn’t that the mysterious black knife he was collecting? There were nine in total! Once he gathered all nine black knives together, a shocking secret would be unveiled!

Huang Xiaolong had long felt that the secret contained within these nine black knives would even move someone like him, the Yin Emperor.

So far, Huang Xiaolong’s luck had been good, having acquired five black knives numbered–1, 3, 4, 7, 9!

Only four more were needed to complete the collection!

As far as Huang Xiaolong knew, in Dongying, it was likely that King Yan, Xu Fu, possessed one of the black knives.

It now appeared that overseas cultivators also possessed the black knives, and furthermore, these cultivators were continuously searching. They had finally come to the Middle Kingdom. Probably, besides adding fresh blood, this was one of their real purposes for visiting Master Zhang to celebrate his birthday!

The black knife in the scroll wasn’t marked with a number, but it was depicted so vividly that, in addition to retaining the mysterious aura of the black knives, it also radiated an overwhelming Sword Qi. This Sword Qi conveyed a tyranny that could sever everything, spare no spirits, and bring a rain of blood upon the heavens and earth.

It seemed that the artist who created this black knife was also a supreme expert, particularly in the Sword Dao.

Seeing the black knife in the painting, Huang Xiaolong’s wives were naturally moved and glanced at Huang Xiaolong, but they quickly composed themselves, restoring their calm demeanors.

Master Zhang also changed his expression, squinting his eyes at the black knife depicted in the painting, seemingly deep in thought.

The others, however, were all baffled, unaware of what the black knife was, but considering it was sought after by overseas cultivators, it was probably no ordinary object.

Shangguan Lin from Shushan Sect solemnly said, “Ladies and gentlemen, there are a total of nine of these black knives in the world, relating to a secret. To be honest, our overseas sects have been searching for them. However, most likely, most of the black knives have ended up in the Middle Kingdom, which has left us overseas empty-handed for years. Therefore, if any of you discover the whereabouts of these black knives, please immediately inform Master Zhang. He will then liaise with us.”

Pausing for a moment, Shangguan Lin smiled and said, “Of course, our overseas sects are not stingy with rewards. For finding one black knife, you can obtain a large quantity of Immortal Pills, magical treasures, and even receive rewards related to the cultivation techniques of our overseas sects.”

Upon hearing this, the eyes of everyone present heated up.

To say nothing of other rewards, just the Immortal Pills alone; it was said that the pills crafted by overseas cultivators could prolong one’s life and were truly ‘Immortal Pills.’ Everyone fears death; to be able to live several decades or even a hundred years longer surpasses any attraction that money, fame, or even power could offer.

At that moment, Master Zhang smiled warmly, “Brother Shangguan, could you tell us what secret these nine black knives actually contain?”

Shangguan Lin smiled meaningfully but did not reply immediately.

Meanwhile, Huang Xiaolong thought to himself–‘I already have five black knives, but I’m still unable to decipher the secret within them. It seems that gathering all nine black knives is necessary to finally unveil that secret. Master Zhang’s question is futile.’
“If Brother Shangguan finds it inconvenient to tell us, then let’s leave it at that,” Master Zhang smiled.

“Hahaha~ Master Zhang, this secret… indeed requires gathering all nine black knives to unravel,” Shangguan Lin eventually said as expected.

A flash of unnoticed disappointment swept across Master Zhang’s eyes, but he quickly regained his usual demeanor, “Very well, Brother Shangguan, rest assured, I will do my utmost to search for these black knives in the Middle Kingdom, and if I find any, I will inform the overseas sects.”

“Thank you for your efforts, Master Zhang,” Shangguan Lin’s face now revealed a hint of pride. “However~~ well, Master Zhang, to be honest, the secret of the nine black knives is unknown to others, but the higher echelons of our Shushan Sect are aware of some of it.”

“Oh?” Master Zhang’s voice trembled slightly. “Do you mean that even without gathering all nine black knives, Shushan Sect is aware of the secret they hold?”

Shangguan Lin did not deny it, “Yes. But I hold a low position in the Shushan Sword Sect, so I was not informed. Such top-secret intelligence is only accessible to the Sect Master and the Elder Group.”

Hearing this conversation, Huang Xiaolong also felt somewhat astonished.

So, the people of Shushan had already possessed some intelligence!

Now it seemed that the shocking secret hidden behind these nine black daggers was becoming clearer.

At that moment, Master Zhang publicly announced, “Everyone, look carefully. Whoever finds the black daggers in the painting, even if it’s just one, will receive a hefty reward from the major sects overseas! These gifts are enough to vastly benefit one, and could even reverse one’s fate!”

The atmosphere at the scene became even more heated as many people secretly vowed that they must search for the black daggers all over the world in the coming days. Once found, their fate would undergo an earth-shattering change–like a carp leaping through the dragon’s gate and becoming a superior person!

“Hmm,” Shangguan Lin nodded in satisfaction and put away the scroll. He sat down and said to Master Zhang, “Master Zhang, please continue with your birthday celebration.”

Master Zhang smiled and nodded.

Before long, one of Master Zhang’s disciples bowed deeply and called out loudly, “Please, all the birthday guests, present your birthday gifts!”

As soon as these words fell, the sound of silk and bamboo orchestras rose from all directions, very festive.

One after another, the birthday guests, Master Zhang’s disciples, and those cultivators from overseas, all presented their prepared gifts.

In no time, the platform designated for gifts was aglow with treasures, piled high with various pills, materials, medicines, and talismans.

For example, major sects like the Shushan Sect and Qingcheng Sect, made notable gestures by directly presenting flying swords to Master Zhang as birthday gifts.

“Little Long, did you prepare a birthday gift?” Chuxia asked in a low voice. “I painted a few charms as the birthday gifts for Master Zhang~~~”
Chuxia knew that Huang Xiaolong had a grudge with Master Zhang, and although Huang Xiaolong was known for his generosity and had many treasures, he most likely wouldn’t present a gift to Master Zhang.

But Huang Xiaolong responded with a playful smile, “A birthday gift? I indeed have something prepared~~heh~~”
Meanwhile, Bai Jingjing, who was sitting next to Master Zhang, ingratiatingly said, “Master, look at this, so many people are celebrating your birthday, including those powerful individuals from overseas, so many gifts~~and even flying swords.”

“Heh~~” Master Zhang seemed rather unconcerned about these birthday gifts.

At this moment, Bai Jingjing wore a pitiful expression, covering her slapped, swollen face, and tearfully whined to Master Zhang, “Master, today~~Jingjing feels so wronged~~”
“You child~~” Master Zhang sighed. “It’s your own fault.”

After speaking, Master Zhang gently blew out a breath, a soft wind caressed Bai Jingjing’s face, bringing her instant coolness, and her pain was gone, the swelling also quickly subsided, restoring her face to its delicate state.

“Thank you, Master. Master, as you saw, Jingjing had just joined the Huashan Sect before being… expelled…” Bai Jingjing continued to cry.

“It’s alright,” Master Zhang smiled. “After the celebration is over, I will plead for you. With your talent of reaching the fourth level of Xuanhuang Tower, all the major sects overseas will accept you as a disciple.”

Bai Jingjing nodded, then, her gaze inevitably turned towards Huang Xiaolong.

In that instant, Bai Jingjing’s tearful expression transformed into one filled with bitterness and hatred; she wished she could immediately charge forward and tear Huang Xiaolong to shreds!

“It’s all because of you! If it weren’t for you, I would have gloriously joined the Huashan Sect by now! It’s you who humiliated me in public! It’s you!”

The flames of hatred crazily burned in Bai Jingjing’s chest, her murderous intent becoming uncontrollable!

“Master, the last time you mentioned that if I pass the test and can join an overseas sect, you would gift me a magical artifact that you personally crafted, to ensure that I wouldn’t be bullied overseas~~~” Bai Jingjing said with a fawning look.

Master Zhang glanced at Bai Jingjing and was slightly moved; his gaze then shifted to Huang Xiaolong sitting in the distance outside the Qing Palace, his face thoughtful. He suddenly spoke, “Where is your senior brother? Where did he go? It’s the feast celebrating my longevity, and he disappears. Today, if your senior brother also participated in the Xuanhuang Tower’s test, his talent might not necessarily lose to yours, Jingjing.”

“Master!” Bai Jingjing suddenly looked sorrowful. “Senior brother… senior brother… he… he might be in more trouble than luck!”

“Oh? What exactly happened?” Master Zhang frowned deeply, looking very imposing.

Thereupon, Bai Jingjing recounted the incident of Huang Xiaolong and Zeng Qi betting and fighting, embellishing her tale with some extra details.

She emphasized that after Zeng Qi and the Ailao Mountain youth dispersed the crowd, they stayed behind to settle the matter of the bet with Huang Xiaolong, but he did not return all night and has since been unreachable.

“Oh~~ so that’s what happened.” Master Zhang’s pupils contracted, and he scanned Huang Xiaolong with a ferocious gaze.

Bai Jingjing took the opportunity to say, “Master, I think it’s most likely that…”
“Alright, Jingjing, you need not say more.” Master Zhang shook his hand. “Since I promised you, I must deliver a magical artifact as protection, to ensure that you can stand your ground overseas. Naturally, I won’t go back on my word~~~”
No sooner had he spoken than Master Zhang flipped his right hand.

In his palm appeared an object.

This object was golden in color, with layers of radiance emanating from it, approximately the size and length of a cigarette, engraved with numerous runes.

“Jingjing, this magical artifact is the ‘Golden Mace’; I collected several tons of materials and spent years abroad to craft it. Its power is no less than that of a flying sword. One strike with it, and even a small mountain could be shattered,” said Master Zhang with a smile as he handed the cigarette-sized “Golden Mace” to Bai Jingjing. “Jingjing, quickly bond with it through your blood. With this artifact, even joining an overseas sect, you will have some means of self-protection.”

“Thank you, Master!” Bai Jingjing joyfully received the Golden Mace, performed the blood bonding, and soon, the Golden Mace transformed into a golden light and merged into Bai Jingjing’s body, quite magically.

Simultaneously, the numerous wonderful uses of the magical artifact were understood by Bai Jingjing, as if she had become one with the artifact.

“Master, this artifact is truly powerful! Master, I… I…” Bai Jingjing’s eyes rolled around. “I want to go…”
At this, Bai Jingjing lowered her head and murmured, “To relieve myself~~”
A sharp gleam flashed in Master Zhang’s eyes as he nodded, “Go ahead.”

Bai Jingjing quickly walked out of the Qing Palace, then, with her head lowered, she took a long detour, winding up behind the area where Huang Xiaolong was sitting.

After coming to a halt, Huang Xiaolong, his wives, and the three young demons revealed their backs to Bai Jingjing.

“You brat! You bastard! Today, I will have you dead!” Fury flashed in Bai Jingjing’s eyes, her gaze fixed on Huang Xiaolong’s silhouette like that of a venomous snake.

She harbored a murderous intent toward Huang Xiaolong–a murderous intent she could barely contain!

Although it was true that Ma Chuxia, being extraordinarily talented, was highly sought after by various overseas sects, which disgraced Bai Jingjing. However, Bai Jingjing was no fool; she knew better than to provoke Ma Chuxia anymore.

But…
Huang Xiaolong was merely a worthless man who had only made it to the second layer of the Xuanhuang Tower!

His life and death meant nothing to those overseas cultivators!

If Bai Jingjing were to kill Huang Xiaolong with one strike, then even if Ma Chuxia and the others were furious, it would be of no use.

After all, this was Master Zhang’s territory, and it was unlikely that Ma Chuxia and the other women would retaliate on the spot for Huang Xiaolong’s sake. Even if they dared to make a move, Master Zhang would surely intervene to prevent it.

Later, as Ma Chuxia and the other women joined the overseas sects and embarked on a path of seeking immortality, they would likely soon forget about a person like Huang Xiaolong. The longer the time passed, the less likely they would seek revenge against Bai Jingjing!

“You bastard! Now is the best time to kill you! My master gifted me a magical treasure, the Golden Mace, and this is my first time using it. I’ll use your life to consecrate this treasure!” With a thought, Bai Jingjing locked her aura onto Huang Xiaolong, preparing to unleash the Golden Mace and directly kill Huang Xiaolong!

Simultaneously, Huang Xiaolong had already sensed the resentful murderous intent from Bai Jingjing. He didn’t even need to turn his head to “see” Bai Jingjing, whose murderous aura was growing restless.

The three young demons also noticed it and simultaneously told Huang Xiaolong, “My lord, the mean lady who was slapped earlier has sneakily approached from behind you.”

“Heh, let her.” Huang Xiaolong’s lips curled into a sinister smile. “Today seems destined to be unrestful~~ I generally dislike killing women, but, unfortunately… ah, why must a joyful birthday banquet turn into a funeral event?”

A cold gleam flashed across Huang Xiaolong’s eyes.

Within the Supreme Palace, Master Zhang lifted his gaze, glanced at Huang Xiaolong, saw the sneaky Bai Jingjing behind him, and gave a chilling smile, “Jingjing is really impulsive~~ But… never mind, the hatred and resentment in her heart, if not vented, are detrimental to her cultivation in the future, and may lead to a heart demon. This young man is cunning and manipulative, but he’s not anything special; his talents are mediocre, so his death doesn’t really matter~~ I just hope that by this, Jingjing can break free from her inner demons…”
As the moment lingered, Bai Jingjing finally made her move!

The Golden Mace that she had refined within her body suddenly erupted, growing several meters in length, as thick as a copper pillar! Dense runes and formations rolled across the surface of the Golden Mace, emitting a formidable pressure!

The speed of the Golden Mace, comparable to a flying sword, was wrapped in layers of golden light, striking directly at Huang Xiaolong!

Boom boom boom~ Boom boom boom~~!

An explosion like that of a volcanic eruption sounded from within the Golden Mace, as if it could punch a hole through the sky!

This strike, landing on Huang Xiaolong, would surely smash him into a mass of flesh!

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