Starting as The Young Master of A Pharmacy, He Trained Swordsmanship in Seclusion For Twenty Years - Chapter 136

The Purifying White Lotus Sect?

Could it be related to that Blood Lotus?

In the instant he was questioned by Lu Xuan, Su Quanchuan’s mind raced through countless possibilities.

No wonder that secretive person had said he had a deep-seated grudge against the Black Tortoise Guard!
However, Su Quanchuan was determined; he would never, ever admit to having any connection with the Purifying White Lotus Sect, even if beaten to death!

Moreover, he hadn’t even confirmed that this seemingly young man before him was truly the Enforcer from White Path Prefecture.

For all he knew, this could be a charade by that bastard Zhang Qi, trying to trick him into confessing.

Of course, none of that was the most important thing to Su Quanchuan.

The most critical point was, what exactly was that sky-blotting giant hand that had appeared earlier?

And why did it suddenly attack him!

Remembering that there was a powerful expert nearby, Su Quanchuan quickly retreated several steps.

He stared at Lu Xuan and said, “The Purifying White Lotus Sect? How would I know the whereabouts of those heretics!”

“I don’t know who you are, sir, but such accusations require evidence!”

The next second, the answer Su Quanchuan expected didn’t come.

Instead, a lightning-fast streak of crimson Gang Energy flashed, growing larger in his pupils.

Su Quanchuan reacted as if facing a great enemy. His powerful blood and qi surged skyward, his hands wreathed in strands of white vapor as he struck out to meet the crimson Gang Energy head-on!
Thud!
A dull sound echoed.

Su Quanchuan’s body flew through the air like a ragged cloth.

He was sent hurtling back into the destroyed room, landing heavily inside.

“He’s yours to handle!”

“I want information on the Purifying White Lotus Sect within half an hour!”

Only after Lu Xuan had disappeared from the spot did Zhang Qi snap out of his shock. But his surprise wasn’t due to Lu Xuan’s attack.

He was astonished by Su Quanchuan’s level of power.

As someone in the Marrow Refining Realm, he was very familiar with this kind of energy.

A Blood Refining Realm martial artist!
How could that old fool Su Quanchuan have possibly broken through to the Blood Refining Realm?

Someone of Su Quanchuan’s age should have absolutely no chance of reaching the Blood Refining Realm.

What kind of lucky encounter did that damnable old man stumble upon to allow him to break through?

Thinking of this, Zhang Qi’s greed began to stir.

If he could get his hands on that opportunity, wouldn’t he be able to break through to the Blood Refining Realm too!

The Blood Refining Realm was a state countless martial artists dreamed of, and he was no exception!

Inside the county jail, in a shabby, dilapidated cell surrounded by iron doors made of refined steel.

Su Quanchuan had lost all the dignity of a county magistrate. His limbs were pierced by specially made chains, securely locking him in place.

Zhang Qi stood before him, his face wearing a sinister and cold expression.

“Spit it out, old man! Where did the members of the Purifying White Lotus Sect go!”

“And that treasure you used to break through to the Blood Refining Realm, hand it over now.”

Su Quanchuan remained silent, his gaze towards Zhang Qi tinged with mockery.

This look made Zhang Qi somewhat anxious. If Su Quanchuan didn’t talk soon…

…his own fate wouldn’t be much better than Su Quanchuan’s.

He had to remember, Lord Enforcer had only given him half an hour.

Now, most of the time had already passed, and Su Quanchuan still hadn’t said a word. Even after enduring severe torture, he had held firm.

“Lord Su, there’s no use resisting any longer. Talking will be better for both of us.”

“When Lord Enforcer speaks, his word is truth in White Path Prefecture, it is law itself!”

“Just confess obediently.”

“As long as your involvement with those heretics isn’t too deep, this humble official believes…”

“…Lord Enforcer would certainly consider your cooperation as atonement. Perhaps he might even spare your life!”

Faced with Su Quanchuan’s stubborn refusal to yield, Zhang Qi’s tone became almost pleading.

He even dangled a carrot in front of Su Quanchuan!

Right now, Zhang Qi no longer cared about the treasure that allowed Su Quanchuan to break through.

No matter how good the opportunity, one needed to be alive to enjoy it.

If he couldn’t get the information on the Purifying White Lotus Sect now, he would fail the task assigned by Lord Enforcer.

Seeing Zhang Qi’s humble and subservient manner, Su Quanchuan’s old face broke into a smile—an undisguised sneer.

“Hmph, Zhang Qi, do you take me for a three-year-old child?”

“Any association with the Purifying White Lotus Sect is a capital crime!”

“Even if Lord Enforcer were to spare me, would a bastard like you ever let me go?”

After speaking, Su Quanchuan’s eyes filled with despair.

Being implicated with the Purifying White Lotus Sect meant not only his death, but the execution of his entire family as well!
To think that after hunting geese all his life, he’d finally have his eyes pecked out by one!

His greed had been his downfall!
It was because he couldn’t resist the temptation of the Blood Refining Realm…

…that he took such a huge risk and chose to deceive himself.

He had simply viewed that mysterious person as someone like himself, bearing a deep grudge against the Black Tortoise Guard.

Only to discover the other party was actually one of those heretics from the Purifying White Lotus Sect.

No wonder he could so easily hand over an item that allowed a breakthrough to the Blood Refining Realm.

His real goal was undoubtedly to create chaos in Lanshan County.

Seeing Su Quanchuan finally speak, Zhang Qi felt a glimmer of hope and continued in his obsequious manner.

“Lord Su, how can you say that? How could I possibly move against you?”

Although Zhang Qi appeared humble and compliant, Su Quanchuan remained unmoved.

A flash of ferocity crossed Su Quanchuan’s eyes, but he pretended to have accepted his fate, as if ready to confess everything.

“Is that so?”

“If Lord Zhang says so, it seems I have no choice but to trust you this once, and place my life and future in your hands.”

Hearing this, Zhang Qi’s face lit up with joy. Suppressing his inner excitement, he hurriedly said, “Lord Su, it’s excellent that you see it that way.”

“Quick, tell me, where are the Purifying White Lotus Sect heretics? Tell me now.”

“Don’t worry, I will definitely plead for leniency on your behalf before Lord Enforcer, I guarantee your life will be spared!”

This old fool is finally talking. Damn it, just wait until he’s finished talking, I’ll make him pay!

Plead for leniency?

More likely you’d immediately ask Lord Enforcer to have me executed, you bastard Zhang Qi!

Both Su Quanchuan and Zhang Qi harbored their own sinister schemes, yet their faces wore amiable smiles.

“Lord Zhang, my strength is failing, it’s difficult to speak. Come closer, and I will tell you!”

Su Quanchuan’s voice grew low. Dark red blood continuously seeped from the four limbs pierced by the thick iron chains—a truly miserable sight!
Seeing this, Zhang Qi let his guard down completely. He stepped closer, until he was almost face to face with Su Quanchuan.

“Don’t rush, Lord Su, take your time.”

“After you finish speaking, I will immediately have someone remove these chains.”