Chapter 265 - 264: True Dragon Visualization Method

"DING! Detected that the Host has successfully intimidated a Divine Venerable expert! Reward amplification: 100x!"

"Congratulations, Host!"

"Reward obtained: True Dragon Visualization Method!"

"Those who master this method can use their Divine Sense to shape a dragon, and through Visualization, can further condense a True Dragon Dharma Aspect, ascending to the Celestial Venerable Realm!"

A continuous stream of system notifications sounded.

’The rewards finally dropped.’

Qin Yang leaned back on the sofa and let out a sigh of relief.

His heart was finally at ease.

This battle had been a monumental effort. After working on it for the better part of a day, he had finally cashed in on the rewards...

’It wasn’t easy.’

Qin Yang quickly went over the Visualization Method, and a preliminary form took shape in his mind—golden scales, deer antlers, eagle talons. But it was still just a preliminary form, blurry and indistinct.

’Not bad.’

’As long as I can successfully condense the Dharma Aspect, I can break through to the Celestial Venerable Realm!’

Qin Yang was very satisfied. He exited the Enlightenment Space.

He wasn’t in a hurry.

After all, haste makes waste.

’Slacking off at the library will be easy from now on. I’ll have plenty of time for comprehension!’

What he was looking forward to even more now were the future rewards related to Meng Tianxuan!

Just by severely injuring Meng Tianxuan...

...he had gotten such an explosive reward.

So what if he killed him?

What kind of reward would he get then?

’It definitely won’t be any worse than the True Dragon Visualization Method.’

At this thought, Qin Yang’s anticipation soared. He licked his lips, and his mood grew feverish as he remembered the severely injured Meng Tianxuan.

That guy wasn’t the Venerable Alliance Leader...

He was clearly a walking treasure chest!

’I’m not done farming rewards from that old geezer yet. Once I reach the Celestial Venerable Realm, I’ll definitely hunt him down and finish him off!’

"Master, what are you thinking about? Why are you smiling so happily?"

Just then, Xiaobai came closer.

She waved a small hand in front of Qin Yang’s face, looking at him nervously. "You’re not thinking of something bad again, are you?"

Every time Qin Yang smiled like that, her fox heart would grow uneasy.

"Tch, get lost. Don’t bother me."

Qin Yang waved his hand dismissively and continued his deep thought. "Don’t be noisy, I’m thinking."

"Hey! What’s there to think about?!"

"Master, what are you spacing out for? Shouldn’t we be pressing our advantage right now?"

Xiaobai pulled on his arm, pointing from the balcony toward the apartment. "If we don’t make a move soon, that pretentious human will escape Jianghai... We can still catch him if we go now. If we wait until he reaches the Da Li Mountain Range, you won’t be able to catch up, Master!"

The moment she finished speaking.

THWACK!

Qin Yang gave her a big rap on the head with the back of his hand and said irritably:

"What’s the use in chasing him? That guy is a Celestial Venerable Realm expert. I can only injure him now because my Clones self-destructed, but the probability of killing him is basically zero. A Celestial Venerable has plenty of ways to escape! Why would I waste my energy chasing him?"

"Oh."

Xiaobai pouted, clutching the bump on her head, and said pitifully:

"Then what are we doing now, Master?"

"Replenishing our health! Of course we’re gonna replenish our health!"

Qin Yang reined in his thoughts, got up, and pushed Xiaobai toward the kitchen. "Go see what we have that’s good for replenishment."

"Okay."

A moment later.

The clatter of pots and pans came from the kitchen as Xiaobai, now wearing an apron, busied herself with cooking.

In the living room, Qin Yang opened his phone and started scrolling through videos, glancing at the latest trending topics.

The storm of public opinion online was still brewing.

This battle had a huge impact on Jianghai City.

Meng Tianxuan had forcibly manifested his Dharma Body, and the affected area was vast.

The aftershocks spread out directly from the apartment complex as the epicenter.

Buildings within a radius of several miles collapsed!

Even citizens several kilometers away were not spared. Many were injured, suffering anything from hearing loss to paralysis or death.

The scene was no different from a natural disaster.

...

...

The apartment complex.

Ruins were everywhere.

Huge chunks of reinforced concrete lay scattered about. Amidst the messy, collapsed remains of the buildings, one could vaguely see pale, dead hands, covered in dust and blood...

STEP, STEP...

A few squads of police officers walked past.

"Coming through, make way."

With a cigarette dangling from his lips, Xia He and a few other officers passed by the gawking citizens, ducked under the police tape, and entered the apartment grounds.

This was the most heavily damaged area, where the unfinished buildings had completely collapsed.

If this battle had taken place in the city center, the losses would have been immeasurable. The entire economy of Jianghai would have been crippled.

’A blessing in disguise.’

Xia He thought to himself. He had his team members disperse, then looked up at the sky, slowly lowered the cigarette in his hand, and blew a smoke ring.

Golden clouds drifted above his head.

Figures flickered in the sky. The Venerables of the Heaven-Blasting Gang still lingered, and Old Qin was still talking with them.

It was clear he wouldn’t be down for a while.

Just then, "Xia He!"

The Commander’s voice came from behind.

Xia He quickly turned and saw the man walking toward him.

"Sir!"

Seeing him, Xia He quickly extinguished his cigarette butt, stood up straight with his hands at his sides, and stepped forward to salute. "What are your orders?"

"It’s nothing, no need to be so tense in private."

The Commander waved his hand, telling him to relax. He said in a low voice, "You’re still on leave. We don’t need to use formal titles."

"Yes, Si—... Father-in-law."

Hearing him change his form of address, Xia He’s shoulders relaxed slightly. He offered a cigarette from his pocket. "You should take a break too. You’ve worked hard."

"How is Yaoyao?"

The Commander took the cigarette. "You came in a hurry. Did you make sure she was taken care of?"

"Father-in-law, she’s all settled."

Xia He remembered his earlier words about ’not getting married’ and said guiltily, "I was angry at the time, so I might have said some harsh things. Father-in-law... please don’t take them to heart."

"Don’t let it happen again."

The Commander glanced at him. "Seeing as you did it for Qin Yang’s sake, I’ll let it slide this time. Don’t disobey orders again in the future."

"Yes, you’re right, Commander."

Xia He scratched his head, grinning foolishly. "But what can I say, Old Qin is my brother. Sometimes I get carried away and just want to..."

Before he could finish, Xia He suddenly fell silent.

His gaze shot past the Commander’s shoulder, staring intently at the sky.

He noticed the golden clouds dissipating, and a familiar figure slowly descending.

Many citizens looked up, crying out in surprise!

"He’s coming down! The Sword God’s top disciple is coming down!!"

"Quick, let’s go over!"

"Make way, holy shit, don’t push! What’s the rush!"

...

"Holy shit!!! Old Qin’s coming down!"

Seeing this, Xia He’s mind went blank. Watching Qin Yang float slowly toward him, he instinctively abandoned the Commander and ran toward Qin Yang.

He covered the distance in just a few long strides.

Before Qin Yang could even react, he pulled him into a crushing hug!!

After his training with the police force, Xia He had a sturdy physique and powerful arms. In contrast, Qin Yang’s figure seemed a bit slender.

But this...

...didn’t diminish Xia He’s admiration for him in the slightest.

’His background with the Heaven-Blasting Gang, being the youngest Venerable in history, fighting against a Celestial Venerable Realm expert... any one of these achievements would be world-shaking! And this powerful guy is my brother?’

"Old Qin, you’re awesome!!"

"Loosen up, you don’t have to hug me so tight. I’m not going to run away."

Qin Yang didn’t even use Star Force to block him, just letting him hug him. They were buddies, after all. A hug wouldn’t cost him a piece of flesh.

"Young Friend Qin..."

Just then, Elder Li and the others also gathered around. The Commander dispersed the people in the area and walked over as well.

When Xia He saw them, he quickly let go of Qin Yang, coughed to hide his embarrassment, and slowly shuffled back a few steps to give Qin Yang and Elder Li some space.

"Elder Li, Commander..."

After escaping Xia He’s embrace, Qin Yang nodded to them one by one in greeting, then his gaze fell on Li Qinghe, who was following behind them.

His brow suddenly furrowed.

’Something feels a little off.’

Right now, Li Qinghe’s eyes were flickering. She tucked her short hair back and looked at him with a half-smile, as if she knew some hidden secret.

"The younger generation is truly formidable. The youngest Venerable in history."

At this moment, Elder Li was the first to step forward. Stroking his white beard, he said with deep emotion, "For this old man to live to this day and witness Young Friend Qin become a Venerable, my life has not been in vain."

"Elder Li, you praise me too much,"

Qin Yang said calmly, spouting some polite nonsense. "It’s just a little bit of Cultivation, nothing to be concerned about."

"Young Friend Qin, that’s far too modest."

Elder Li stroked his white beard and said admiringly, "Your current Cultivation is profound. You are Jianghai City’s first Venerable Realm expert... This old man once thought it would be Mo Feng, but I never expected Young Friend Qin to be a step ahead..."

As he spoke, he looked at Qin Yang with eyes full of respect:

"And you’re so much younger than Mo Feng. Truly worthy of being the Sword God’s disciple. There’s no need for further modesty."

"Exactly, exactly! Master, you’re being humble again."

Li Qinghe stood behind Elder Li, her left eyelid twitching. She blinked again and again, frantically making small, suggestive gestures, a "I see right through you" look on her face.

Qin Yang: "???"

’What is this silly girl doing?’

’What does she mean?’

"Is there something wrong with your eye?"

Qin Yang didn’t hold back, slapping her right on the forehead with a "SMACK". "Why is your eyelid twitching so much?"

With that one rap on the head, Li Qinghe’s eyes instantly cleared up.

"Ow, Master, be gentle."

Li Qinghe rubbed her forehead and said pitifully. She glanced at Elder Li and the others beside her, then secretly sent a voice transmission:

"Master, you can stop pretending. Your disciple has already figured it out! Those senior uncles of mine were also decoys, right?"

As her voice fell.

"..."

Qin Yang frowned in silence.

’This silly girl figured it out again?’

’How long have I been down here, and she’s already seen through me?’

But Qin Yang wasn’t surprised.

’This silly girl is surprisingly sharp!’

She was the one who figured out the Sword God wasn’t dead. She knew too much.

"If you dare breathe a word of this to anyone, watch out for your life,"

Qin Yang lowered his gaze, his voice transmission calm as he bluffed, "This is a secret of my Heaven-Blasting Gang. Outsiders can’t know. If word gets out, not even I or your grandmaster can protect you."

"Hehe, don’t worry, Master!"

"This young lady’s lips are sealed for you! Besides me, no second person will ever know this secret!"

Li Qinghe puffed out her chest, grinned to reveal her canine teeth, and winked at Qin Yang, giving him a suggestive look. Her heart was ecstatic with excitement.

If before she only had suspicions...

...then hearing Qin Yang’s personal admission meant it was all true!

"I’ll keep this secret for you for a lifetime, Master!"

"..."

Qin Yang rolled his eyes internally, not bothering to deal with her anymore.

Just then, the Commander, who had been waiting nearby, also came over.

"Qin Yang, where are your senior uncles?"

The Chief Commander asked in a deep voice, looking at the empty sky. "We haven’t had a chance to properly thank them."

"You’re too kind."

Hearing this, Qin Yang smiled. "My uncles are used to being free spirits. I’m afraid they have no interest in lingering here."

"Is that so... Qin Yang, I want to ask you something."

The Commander sized up Qin Yang, pondering for a moment before suddenly changing the subject.

"Are you interested in joining us, the officials?"

"Hm?!"

Qin Yang froze for a second.

’Join the officials?’