236 Seven Chapters (1/2)
Chapter 236: Seven Chapters
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Gu Shenwei's qigong deviation was proof that he was not involved in the assassination.
Gu Shenwei didn't expect that the Supreme King had regained his Internal Strength two nights ago. He had no choice but to use all of his Internal Breath to counter the sudden slap.
His Dantian was nearly shattered. Fortunately, the Supreme King hadn't fully recovered. Furthermore, the Supreme King wasn't able to use all of his strength because it had happened so suddenly. Hence, Gu Shenwei wasn't seriously injured. However, he lost much of his Internal Strength and his Peripheral Force was discharged from his Baihui and Xuanji acupoints. The rate of discharge gradually became faster and faster. By noon on the day after the assassination, Gu Shenwei could no longer control the force of the qigong deviation.
Barren Sect Managing Master Kang Wenhui had reminded Gu Shenwei that he would definitely die when both of the Peripheral Forces had completely discharged. He had no choice, but to dispel his Internal Strength and start practising Wayless Qigong.
Maid Lotus was the only one who knew the truth. While it appeared that the two killers were protecting Luo Ningcha, in fact, Maid Lotus was the only one protecting Gu Shenwei and Luo Ningcha.
There was an independent chapter in Wayless Book about the dispelling of Internal Strength . As both Shangguan Ru and Maid Lotus practised Golden Roc Fort Internal Strength, they do not need to go through this step and experience the excruciating pain.
When one dispelled his Internal Strength, one would have to endure excruciating pain, which was similar to having his bones ripped out from his body while still being alive.
For two consecutive nights, Gu Shenwei was dispelling his Internal Strength in a room in the backyard. Maid Lotus was guarding outside in order to prevent anyone from disturbing Gu Shenwei. They were afraid that Miss would have an errand for them as it was impossible to interrupt the process of dispelling Internal Strength.
Fortunately, there were ten killers and twenty machetemen guarding Luo Ningcha. Hence, Luo Ningcha was able to sleep well. As she was mindful of how others gossip about her, she didn't allow the killers to stand on guard inside the house.
It took three days to dispel Internal Strength and, by the time Shen Liang came, Gu Shenwei had managed to dispel most of his Internal Strength. When the Heart Cleansing Yard Blademaster grabbed him, he seemed very weak and said, ”Blademaster Shen. Please be patient. I may commit suicide a few days later.”
Shen Liang exerted too much force as he almost broke Slave Huan's bone. He loosened his grip. The original plan was completely disrupted. ”How long has it been?” he asked.
”About ten days.”
”Why didn't you mention about it earlier?”
”I don't want to trouble the Fort.”
”Do you think that just the two of you could cure qigong deviation?”
”We will try every method. I may even recover without any treatment.”
Shen Liang felt that Slave Huan was lying, but it was true that he lost his Internal Strength. It was unnecessary for a blademaster to mobilize his men for a killer. Shen Liang hoped that he could make use of Slave Huan to diminish Lady Meng's influence, hence he wanted conclusive evidence. However, there was a loophole in the current evidence.
”Very good,” Shen Liang said, ”Recuperate well. I think you'll get better soon.”
Shen Liang left and didn't reveal all of his information. He wanted to thoroughly investigate this matter.
Just when Gu Shenwei was relieved, a series of trouble came.
The news that Slave Huan was experiencing qigong deviation and losing Internal Strength had quickly spread out. Luo Ningcha was the first one who reacted. She said, ”Oh my. I have allowed him to protect me. Is qigong deviation similar to being possessed?”
She still remembered the scenario of Slave Yao experiencing qigong deviation and was terrified. She didn't meet Slave Huan. Instead, she got Maid Lotus to relay a message, saying that Slave Huan had to move out.
For Luo Ningcha, this action was considered to be extremely compassionate and generous. She still remembered their past friendship. Otherwise, she would have sent Slave Huan to Firewood Yard and let him die there.
Gu Shenwei complied and moved to East Castle. There were many small yards, which were specially made for killers to stay in. He wasn't disappointed as he didn't have much expectations in the first place.
Slave Xin was unexpectedly willing to leave with the killer. He said, ”Miss had allowed me to serve Master Yang so I can't abandon you.”
Gu Shenwei pretended to accept Slave Xin. Yet he was still on guard against the servant.
It wasn't suitable to train in East Castle. A new batch of apprentices was enthusiastically practising for the annual competition. Some were unconvinced by Slave Huan's reputation so they viewed him as a competitor.
Maid Lotus was unable to help Gu Shenwei because she had to stay by Luo Ningcha's side. Gu Shenwei's progress was delayed by two days until Shangguan Ru came to help.
Shangguan Ru met Eighth Sister-in-law. As she wanted to take Slave Huan back, she said indirectly, ”Maid Lotus will stay with you.”
Luo Ningcha wanted to send the ”possessed” servant out. She almost agreed, but at the last moment, she vehemently rejected, ”We will become a laughing stock if we are fighting over a killer. He can stay with me. I can lend him to you whenever Sister has a lack of manpower.”
The desperate situation and the newly learnt skills had once rendered Luo Ningcha in a state where she was unable to control her feelings. When the Supreme King made a visit and she became more confident, then that action could be used against her. She would feel insecure if she were to return Slave Huan back to Shangguan Ru.
Shangguan Ru ”borrowed” Slave Huan. Only both she and Maid Lotus knew what qigong deviation actually was.