Chapter 111: Sect Master of the Giant Spirit Sect

Yun Ruo at this moment was like a flood dragon entering the sea, her movement technique was domineering and swift!

Yang Ling immediately opened her status panel:

Character: Yun Ruo

Profession: Martial Artist

Strength: 136 (40+20)

Agility: 108 (40+20)

Spirit: 20

"Is this the bonus from the Azure Dragon Technique and the Azure Dragon Movement Technique?"

"She hasn't used the Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique yet. The Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique at the Skilled level can still increase both Strength and Agility by 12 points each."

"At full power, her Strength should be: 148, and Agility: 120."

"Although the Azure Dragon Movement Technique is a second-rate movement technique, the attribute boost it provides is a bit more than my Twelve Paths Vajra Legs.

This movement technique should be considered top-tier among second-rate techniques."

Yang Ling's current strength was not weak either.

He circulated the Vajra Bright King Technique, increasing both Strength and Agility by 30 points each.

Ethereal Steps increased Agility by 36 points.

Twelve Paths Vajra Legs increased Strength by 18 points.

He didn't use the Jiaogu Saber, nor did he use the Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique.

Even so, his Strength at this moment was 59 points.

The main thing was Agility; his Agility now reached: 95 points.

With every casual block from Yun Ruo, Yang Ling could feel a huge tremor transmitted through his legs, as if each kick was landing on an iron plate.

"Your strength is not bad, but to say you are of the Lower Seventh Rank is incorrect."

"You are not of the Lower Seventh Rank."

A flash of disappointment passed through Yun Ruo's eyes.

Seeing this, Yang Ling immediately drew the Jiaogu Saber.

Strength and Agility each increased by 10 points.

He then immediately used the Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique, increasing Strength and Agility by 9 points each!

His Agility instantly shot up to 114.

Strength reached 78!

His Agility was now 6 points higher than Yun Ruo's current Agility.

Yun Ruo suddenly felt Yang Ling's movement technique become more nimble.

Dealing with him suddenly became a bit more strenuous!

"This speed... does have the standard of a Seventh-Rank Expert."

"Strength is somewhat lacking, so labeling him as Lower Seventh Rank seems possible too..."

A trace of surprise flashed in Yun Ruo's eyes.

However, she still hadn't used a weapon, continuing to fight Yang Ling empty-handed.

Suddenly, Yun Ruo drew the official saber from her waist. The broad, sweeping saber technique was like a fierce tidal wave, surging towards Yang Ling.

Clang, clang, clang—

Yang Ling was beaten back step by step, all the way to the courtyard wall.

His hands were numb, to the point he could barely hold onto his saber.

Yun Ruo suddenly stopped, sheathed her official saber, and smiled slightly:

"You just lack power, but your movement technique is indeed very good."

"Your strength qualifies as Lower Seventh Rank. You really weren't boasting just now. You can help me deal with some of He Dongfeng's backup plans and hidden cards."

The other party had first pointed out her Seventh-Rank strength, then demonstrated Lower Seventh-Rank capabilities.

She already believed his judgment.

"Director Yun Ruo, we are currently unsure if the Ironclad Department Yamen has spies they planted. Any kind of mobilization could alert the enemy."

Yang Ling sheathed the Jiaogu Saber and said in a low voice.

Yun Ruo: "I know what you're worried about. That's why this operation will only involve you and me. We'll just capture He Dongfeng directly.

But we must capture him alive, not kill him. If he dies, things will be very troublesome. After all, we don't have sufficient evidence."

Yang Ling thought the same.

This time, He Dongfeng absolutely had to be dealt with.

Otherwise, dreaming of peacefully leveling up here in the future would be just that—a dream.

Right now, the Giant Spirit Sect most wanted him dead!

"Wait for me a moment."

Yun Ruo suddenly turned and entered the room.

When she came out again, she was holding a delicate hand crossbow.

"What is this?"

Yang Ling took it and examined it, a flicker of astonishment in his eyes.

This hand crossbow was entirely made of metal, with some red gold components inside.

It was worlds apart from the hand crossbows those bandits had.

"You're fast enough, but you lack strength. If you're really going to help me, you're not suited for close combat. Otherwise, He Dongfeng could knock you out with one punch."

"With such movement skills, you naturally have a talent for using hand crossbows too."

Yun Ruo: "Tonight, we'll go find He Dongfeng. At that time, you cover for me."

"Its power is pretty good. Even with blood qi protecting the body, as long as the opponent isn't Sixth Rank, it can kill."

"Thank you, Director Yun Ruo."

"No need to thank me. I'm just lending it to you."

...

Late at night, the He residence.

Yun Ruo and Yang Ling soundlessly entered this place.

The room where He Dongfeng resided was brightly lit, clearly indicating he hadn't gone to sleep yet.

From inside, faint sounds of conversation could be heard.

Yang Ling glanced at Yun Ruo, seeing her frown, obviously unable to hear clearly what was being said inside.

But he had 60 points of Spirit. He could sense every rustle of grass.

The dialogue inside was as clear as day to him, as if someone was speaking right by his ear.

"You've met Yang Ling. His nose is very sharp. He might have smelled the fire oil scent on you."

"So, dealing with Yang Ling and Wen Kongxuan is imperative and cannot be delayed."

"Sir, after this matter..."

"You will take the position of Director of the Third Division, Bandit Apprehension Division."

"If Sun Biao steps down because of this, the position of Director of the First Division, Public Security Department..."

"Don't even think about that. We will arrange for someone else to take that position, at least someone who can sit firmly in it."

These were the voices of He Dongfeng and Cui Tao.

From this, Yang Ling judged that Cui Tao should already know He Dongfeng's origins and background.

"Let's wait a bit."

Yun Ruo gave Yang Ling a meaningful look.

The two Seventh-Rank experts stood behind a large tree, quietly waiting.

After a while, Cui Tao came out from inside, carefully looked around, then lowered his head and left quickly.

Seeing this, Yun Ruo was now certain that Yang Ling's speculation was correct.

Another period of time passed, about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

The lights in the room suddenly went out.

Yun Ruo and Yang Ling still didn't move.

They waited for about two hours.

"Almost time."

Yun Ruo's figure moved lightly, darting towards He Dongfeng's room.

Yang Ling, however, continued to stay in the shadows, holding the already cocked hand crossbow.

Ready to provide support at any moment.

Under the moonlight, just as Yun Ruo approached the room, still about ten feet away from the door, the door suddenly exploded and shattered!

Immediately after, a figure leaped out like a wild beast!

His entire body's skin showed a faint metallic sheen.

His fists swung violently!

Behind him, the faint outline of a giant mountain appeared.

This was the 'momentum' of the fist!

At this moment, He Dongfeng's status panel also underwent a huge change.

Strength and Agility each increased by 30 points.

Plus the 12-point Strength increase from Boulder Crushing Fist.

He Dongfeng's Strength reached 124 points!

Yun Ruo was extremely calm, immediately going all out.

The official saber in her hand even slashed out waves of saber momentum.

When she fought Yang Ling in the afternoon, she hadn't displayed this level of saber technique!

"Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique!? Yun Ruo!? How do you know about me, old man!?"

He Dongfeng's voice rang out. He immediately avoided the sharp edge, not engaging Yun Ruo head-on.

Yang Ling, who had been observing his status panel the whole time, suddenly discovered that his Agility had massively increased by 30 points!

Originally, under the boost of the Mixed Iron Technique, He Dongfeng's Agility was only 83. Now, with this 30-point increase, it also reached 113!

Both sides' attributes became very close!

Yang Ling's expression changed drastically. He immediately raised his hand, aiming the hand crossbow at He Dongfeng and pulling the trigger.

The increase in the other's Agility was clearly boosted by the Giant Spirit Flying Dagger Technique!

Sure enough, the next moment, the crossbow bolt and a flying dagger met in mid-air. The crossbow bolt was instantly shattered, and the flying dagger also lost its force, falling to the ground!

"Giant Spirit Flying Dagger Technique!? The secret technique not passed down by the Giant Spirit Sect Leader! He Dongfeng, you are the Giant Spirit Sect Leader!"

Yun Ruo's face changed slightly. Immediately after, her body moved like a flood dragon, charging towards He Dongfeng, clearly intending to engage in close combat!