Chapter 474: The Senior’s Eyes Are Sharp

“Did you see what just happened?” Qin Kunlun couldn’t help asking.

Zhao Yingying and the others instinctively shook their heads, their eyes a little dazed.

They couldn’t see a thing.

Forget Yang Ling’s movements, they couldn’t even make out Chu Ling’s.

Tong He’s fists clenched slightly. When he looked at Yang Ling again, his eyes were full of wariness.

Hua Zhuo drew a deep breath and glanced at the junior disciple beside him, a hint of meaning in his eyes.

The scene had an even greater impact on Chi Qingyao and the others.

People like Dongfang Haojie, Chi Qingyao, and Huikong had all witnessed this man’s abilities before.

Back then, although his skills had been impressive and he had soundly defeated experts from every faction in sparring matches, they had still fallen within the bounds of what they could understand.

Now, they could no longer make sense of his methods.

They were all Sixth-Rank, yet they had never expected the gap between martial artists of the same rank to be this enormous.

Li Ruhai silently gasped sharply. He glanced at Zhao Zheng, suspicion rising in his heart.

Could this Yang Ling have already received Prince Pingrong’s full support and cultivation?

“Even so, if he doesn’t have some ability of his own, no amount of Top-Grade pills will help…”

Thinking of this, Li Ruhai regretted meddling earlier.

The martial artists of Zhao State fell silent.

The Rong martial artists even held their breath.

Half of the Sixth-Rank martial artists were already looking at Yang Ling with deep wariness.

Quite a few others had unconsciously let a trace of intense killing intent show in their eyes.

“Yang Ling’s skill… really is superior to mine…”

A gleam flashed through Zhao Zheng’s eyes, and his heart began pounding uncontrollably!

He might really have found a treasure!

If they could make it back alive this time, Chief Constable Yang would definitely reach the Fourth-Rank Grandmaster realm before long!

That would mean a great deal to him!

A Fourth-Rank Grandmaster whom he had supported from humble beginnings was worth far more than four or five Fourth-Rank Grandmasters who had banded together for their own benefit!

“I shouldn’t have doubted Father’s judgment… There was clearly a reason he told me not to offend Yang Ling.”

Xu Qingnian took a deep breath.

The scene before him had shaken him profoundly.

The Heavenly Might King’s daughter had been able to overpower eight opponents of the same rank working together.

Yet she hadn’t lasted even one move against Yang Ling.

He couldn’t understand how it was possible.

The area before the ruined mountain gate of the Crimson Refined Fire Flood Dragon Sect had grown utterly quiet.

The young people from the various fishing villages were speechless.

Every Sixth-Rank martial artist looked at Yang Ling as if he were a dangerous mystical beast.

If he used those methods against them, taking their lives would be as easy as turning over his hand!

The Fifth-Rank experts present wore expressions ranging from grave to livid to wary.

It wasn’t just the Sixth-Rank martial artists who hadn’t seen Yang Ling make his move.

Most Lower Fifth-Rank martial artists had been unable to follow his movements either!

River Elder narrowed his eyes and scrutinized Yang Ling from head to toe.

“You really are a quasi-Fifth-Rank expert. Boy, you’re cultivating more than one technique, aren’t you?”

More than one technique?

A hint of realization flashed through everyone’s eyes.

If he was cultivating two second-rate internal techniques at the same time, his methods would indeed be somewhat stronger, though it wouldn’t help him break through to a higher realm in the future.

“This young lady has cultivated at least three Internal Technique Methods, and you, at the very least, have cultivated three as well.”

River Elder continued.

Yang Ling really wanted to shut him up. He hoped the old man would stop talking.

If word got out that he had cultivated three Internal Technique Methods, every enemy he encountered in the future would be on guard against them.

“Still, this is good. It makes my abilities easier to explain.”

With that thought, Yang Ling cupped his fist in salute.

“Senior River Elder, your eyes are truly sharp. This junior has indeed cultivated three second-rate internal techniques at the same time.”

“Hiss…”

“Three second-rate internal techniques!? How is that possible!?”

“Where did he get three second-rate internal techniques!?”

“It seems no one has ever known which sect Yang Ling belongs to. Could he be the secretly groomed successor of the Ironclad Department Head!?”

It wasn’t only the martial artists of Zhao State who thought this. The Rong martial artists also grew deeply suspicious.

Yang Ling felt a headache coming on. It was clear that this news couldn’t be kept secret. If Rong Tribe spies tried to target him in the future, they would definitely use a much more formidable approach.

“Fortunately, I’ll be advancing to Fifth-Rank soon, and before long, I’ll have a chance to reach the peak of Upper Fifth-Rank.”

“They’ll never think of that. By then, even if they send a Fourth-Rank Grandmaster after me, I should still be able to save my life!”

Yang Ling felt a little more at ease, his composure returning.

“Not bad. One or two of those techniques should have reached the Transcendent level.”

River Elder said, “No wonder the Heavenly Might King’s daughter couldn’t beat you, even with the Reverse-Yang Meridian-Penetrating Art.”

Old Tu and the other Fourth-Rank Grandmasters exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of solemnity in the others’ eyes.

The fact that he could cultivate three Internal Technique Methods meant that his background was far from ordinary.

He was certainly no ordinary Sixth-Rank Ironclad.

“Chief Constable Yang, you’ve truly surprised me. Your strength is beyond what I expected.”

Hua Jinsong smiled. “I’ll give you this Golden Dragon Treasure Fish.”

The Sixth-Rank martial artists of the Star-Sea Fishing Alliance were reluctant, but Yang Ling’s abilities were undeniably extraordinary. They couldn’t bring themselves to object.

River Elder and the other Fourth-Rank Grandmasters smiled and raised no objections.

“Thank you, Senior Hua!”

Yang Ling immediately went to retrieve the fish.

Hua Jinsong froze for a moment, then hurriedly stopped him.

“What are you doing?”

“Senior, I’m going to eat it.”

Yang Ling pointed at the Golden Dragon Treasure Fish, looking bewildered.

“You’re going to eat it now? You’re only Sixth-Rank. What good will eating it do you at this stage?”

Hua Jinsong patiently explained, “Wait until you reach Fifth-Rank before taking it. It’ll help you much more then. If you eat it now, you won’t get even thirty percent of its effects.”

“I see…”

Yang Ling considered it. “This junior won’t reach Fifth-Rank that soon. If I don’t eat it now, it’ll die and go bad.”

“That’s easy.”

Hua Jinsong beckoned to one of his subordinates. A subordinate immediately brought over a jade box that radiated a faint chill.

In front of everyone, Hua Jinsong picked up the Golden Dragon Treasure Fish and slammed it onto the ground.

Smack!

The Golden Dragon Treasure Fish immediately fell unconscious. Hua Jinsong placed it in the jade box and handed it to Yang Ling.

“The Golden Dragon Treasure Fish is unconscious now. This jade box has a freezing effect. It’ll keep the fish alive for at least a hundred days. With your foundation, you should be able to reach Fifth-Rank within that time.”

Yang Ling quickly thanked him, took the jade box, and carefully tucked it into his clothes.

The jade box was still against his chest and hadn’t gone into the Green Dragon Ring. He was waiting for the right opportunity.

“Impossible…”

Chu Ling’s voice rang out.

She slowly got to her feet, staring fixedly at Yang Ling.

“How could you cultivate three internal techniques? How did you manage to keep your Vital Qi in perfect balance?”

“You can do it, so why can’t I?”

Yang Ling frowned.

Chu Ling was momentarily at a loss for words.

Suspicion and uncertainty filled her heart. Could it be that his control over Strength had also reached Micro-Management?

“A loss is a loss.”

Hua Jinsong looked at her impassively.

Chu Ling said nothing. With an expressionless face, she returned to the ranks.

“That’s enough sparring for today. Everyone, rest here properly, and don’t wander off.”

Hua Jinsong said.