Shocking the Nine Heavens With My Sword-Chapter 44 - Erasing Jin Xiuming

“Just for that remark, none of the five of you will escape a gruesome death today!” Jin Xiuming said with a grim face.

“Zhou Heng, since you have a personal grudge with this guy, I’ll leave him to you!” Zhu Zhihe patted Zhou Heng on the shoulder, posing graciously.

If it had been someone else, this might have been seen as intentionally directing trouble Zhou Heng’s way.

However, Zhu Zhihe and his companions were certainly not of that ilk.

By handing Jin Xiuming over to Zhou Heng to deal with, it seemed Zhu Zhihe and his friends were giving Zhou Heng some respect.

Turning his head to Zhu Zhihe, Zhou Heng smiled and said, “It won’t be a problem if I kill him?”

Zhu Zhihe was momentarily taken aback, not expecting Zhou Heng to also exude such a murderous aura amidst laughter, but he was no ordinary person and quickly flashed a toothy grin, saying, “No problem, I’ll support you even if the sky falls down!”

“What a boast!” Jin Xiuming listened to the two going back and forth, treating him as inconsequential, and anger surged within him.

Zhou Heng nodded, his feet propelled him forward, charging towards Jin Xiuming.

“Seeking death!” Jin Xiuming couldn’t contain his fury.

This boy, who hadn’t even reached the Bone Refinement Realm, dared to make a move against him—it was sheer audacity!

Thump!

Zhou Heng regarded Jin Xiuming’s defenses as nothing, his fist landing squarely on his chest with such force that Jin Xiuming’s face changed drastically, and he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, eyes filled with disbelief.

Body Refinement…

Ninth Layer!

Zhou Heng grabbed Jin Xiuming by the neck and said, “I ask, you answer!”

“Nonsense, release me at once, or I will have your entire family slain!” Jin Xiuming didn’t have the awareness of a captive; he struggled while threatening Zhou Heng in reverse.

“Uh—” Zhou Heng’s right hand tightened, and Jin Xiuming’s limbs flailed wildly, his face quickly turning a deep red and extremely unsightly.

“I ask, you answer.

Don’t speak of irrelevant matters, or I will twist off your head,” Zhou Heng said calmly, but his calm words were filled with chilling coldness, “Understand?”

“I—I understand!” Jin Xiuming felt a wave of fear rising from the depths of his heart, his courage wiped clean.

“How many people in White Jade Valley can perform the Crimson Flame Burning Heart Palm?” Zhou Heng asked with a smile while looking at Jin Xiuming, but to Jin Xiuming that smile seemed more ferocious than any other expression.

“Jus—just two, my dad and my elder brother!” Jin Xiuming said, trembling.

Only two people!

Zhou Heng had thought there would be many, but on reflection, it made sense.

It was like the Upper Grade Martial Skill, the Flying Waterfall Sword Technique, with only a few key figures able to practice it.

Then, was it Jin Xiuming’s father or brother who had injured Zhou Dinghai?

It was unlikely to be the older one since a valley master would not easily leave his post, but the younger one had fewer such constraints.

“Your elder brother, what’s his name?” Zhou Heng’s gaze flickered with barely contained rage.

Remembering Zhou Dinghai’s prolonged agony on the sickbed, a nearly sky-burning vengeance rose in his heart.

“Jin—Jin Xiulong!” Jin Xiuming suddenly mustered some courage, “My elder brother is at the peak of the First Layer of Spirit Gathering, soon to advance to the Second Layer.

If you disrespect me, once my elder brother arrives, you will all meet your doom!”

His arrogance was not something that could be easily changed; the backing of a Gathering Spirit expert was enough to embolden him.

“Forgot what I said earlier?

Do not speak of unrelated matters, or else—” Zhou Heng’s voice seemed to drift out from within the ice.

“No, don’t—” Jin Xiuming shivered all over.

Crack!

With a twist of Zhou Heng’s right hand, Jin Xiuming’s head was snapped askew, his body slumping over his shoulder, his face still wearing a look of immense shock.

“Wow, brother, you’re really decisive.

To kill without hesitation, I find it thoroughly exhilarating!” Zhu Zhihe exclaimed excitedly.

Yu Zhenye and the other two were expressing similar sentiments, continuously slapping the table in praise.

Were these five men crazy?

The ladies serving them were as fearful as could be.

They had just killed the Young Master of White Jade Valley—who would now surely unleash a fury that would burn everything to ashes!

“Come on, let’s move to another room and keep drinking!” Zhu Zhihe laughed.

This time, the five of them went to another private room without female company and resumed their drinking spree.

By then, other customers in the restaurant had already fled upon hearing the news.

The staff had scattered as well, with only the restaurant owner unable to escape, watching Zhou Heng’s room with eyes full of deep sorrow and hate.

It wasn’t long before a cacophony arose, and heavy footsteps hurried up into the restaurant—it was clearly the people from White Jade Valley arriving.

“Young Master Jin!

Young Master Jin!” A cry of sheer terror quickly arose, likely because they had discovered Jin Xiuming’s corpse.

Then, a series of loud bangs resounded, as the doors of the private room where Zhou Heng and his companions were, were not only kicked open, but the surrounding walls also were smashed, creating numerous holes through which at least dozens of people poured in.

“Was it you who killed Young Master Jin?” an elder in grey clothes asked coldly, making no effort to conceal his formidable aura of the Body Refining Twelfth Layer.

The terrifying power of his blood and qi felt almost tangible, strong enough to knock out a Martial Artist in the Skin Refinement Realm with sheer force.

“Old man, watch your tongue!” Wan Liang was the first to jump up and curse, pointing at the man’s nose.

The grey-clothed elder nearly passed out from anger.

He had never seen such arrogance before, to think they killed the Young Master of White Jade Valley and still behaved so insolently!

He snorted coldly and said, “Take them down and deliver them to the Valley Master for judgment!”

These five were certainly going to die, but they weren’t allowed to lay a hand on them!

Clang!

Yu Zhenye, however, carelessly tossed out a white jade-colored token and said lazily, “Go on, try to make a move!”

“Stop!” the elder’s voice quivered as he hastily raised his hand to halt the others.

He shakily picked up the token, inspecting it carefully before a look of respect surfaced on his face.

Holding the token with both hands, he walked towards Yu Zhenye and said, “Please forgive us for our ignorance; we did not know the esteemed Young Masters were present!”

Zhu Zhihe waved his hand dismissively, “All of you, clear out and don’t spoil the mood of our brotherly drink!”

“Yes, yes!” the elder hastily agreed, leading the crowd and Jin Xiuming’s corpse to depart swiftly, their attitude changing from haughty to deferential in an instant.

“We’re from Black Water Hall!” Zhu Zhihe no longer kept it a secret from Zhou Heng.

Black Water Hall!

Zhou Heng had heard Shen Xinqi mention it before; it seemed to be a presence even higher in status than White Jade Valley or Nine Spirit Sect, but he wasn’t clear on the specifics.

Seeing the slightly bewildered expression on Zhou Heng’s face, Zhu Zhihe and his companions exchanged looks and said, “Zhou Heng, you couldn’t possibly be unaware of Black Water Hall, could you?”

“I’ve heard of it!” Zhou Heng defended himself.

“Hahaha, you really are an odd one, only having heard of Black Water Hall.

I’m starting to wonder if you popped right out of a rock!”

Liu Yan, always fair, explained to Zhou Heng the situation regarding Black Water Hall.

Just as Origin Stone Town is subordinate to Fengyu City, above Fengyu City in the hierarchy are the Eight Great Cities of Cold Blue Country, with Black Water Hall being one of the great forces in Tianhang City, directly overseeing Fengyu City.

For Black Water Hall, even if White Jade Valley, Nine Spirit Sect, and Azure Cloud Sect combined forces, they would be casually brushed aside, not in the same league at all—just like Nine Spirit Sect could easily erase Origin Stone Town from existence.

Therefore, even if White Jade Valley lost a Young Master, they could only grit their teeth and swallow the bitterness!

So that was it; no wonder these four were so fearless.

Zhou Heng possessed an indomitable spirit and naturally did not feel any awe or fear towards Zhu Zhihe and his associates.

He interacted with them as before, earning silent praise from the four, who held him in even higher regard.

“Let’s find another place to avoid being troubled by visitors,” one of them suggested.

The five found an inn to stay in, where they conversed freely.

Finding kindred spirits in each other, they felt as if they should have met sooner.

The next day, Zhu Zhihe and the others dragged Zhou Heng to see the number one beauty of Cold Blue Country.

“Zhou Heng, didn’t you say you wanted to buy medicinal herbs for Body Refining?”

“I forgot to tell you; Miss Zi Xing is actually the person in charge of Heavenly Treasure Pavilion!”

“In Cold Blue Country, which other shop could possibly compare with Heavenly Treasure Pavilion?”

“Let’s go!”

Without further ado, the four pulled Zhou Heng along, quickly arriving at the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion.

No wonder the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion was so prosperous, making a fortune daily while forces like the Nine Spirit Sect did not dare interfere.

It wasn’t that they didn’t want to; it was that they didn’t dare.

The influence behind Heavenly Treasure Pavilion was alarmingly extensive, with branches in every city throughout the entire Cold Blue Country!

Not even Black Water Hall of their caliber dared to approach!

Zhu Zhihe and his companions did not deceive Zhou Heng; after entering, they first cleared out the medicinal ingredients necessary for the cultivation of the Bright Jade Technique.

They had quite a haul, but after paying, they didn’t carry it all away immediately; instead, they had the staff of Heavenly Treasure Pavilion deliver it to where they were staying.

“May I enquire about the whereabouts of Miss Zi Xing?” Zhu Zhihe suddenly asked politely the attendant at Heavenly Treasure Pavilion.

“My young lady is currently in the inner courtyard.

Are you gentlemen here to attend the tea ceremony conference?” the attendant queried in return.

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“Precisely that!”

“Then please follow me.”

Zhou Heng, somewhat bewildered, followed Zhu Zhihe and the others, wondering inwardly why this Miss Zi Xing, who must hold a high status, was so easily accessible just by asking.

After several twists and turns, Zhou Heng and his companions arrived at a large courtyard where many people already gathered.

Mostly in their twenties, but some middle-aged individuals in their thirties and forties were there as well, no less than four to five hundred people.

They sat or stood, encircled around a young lady in purple, like stars around the moon.

Ravishing beyond compare!