300: Chapter 208: Inner Ghost Hall (Subscribe Please) 300: Chapter 208: Inner Ghost Hall (Subscribe Please) “Master Chu, that statement seems a bit evasive.”
Cao Xuan held a teacup in one hand and formed a spiritual formula Dharma Seal under the stone table with the other.
He narrowed his eyes and said, “You are now the biggest Outer Hall Master of the Iron Banner Gang.
Under your command, there are thousands of gang members, your power almost rivals the Headquarters.
I heard that Iron Madman is even preparing to promote you to Deputy Flag Master.
For a major purchase like the ‘Four-Armed Divine Slayer Crossbow,’ how could you possibly be unaware?”
However, what puzzled him was that Chu Xisheng across from him remained composed, showing no reaction whatsoever.
“How long have I joined the Iron Banner Gang?
Besides, I have been busy recently.
Where would I find the time to manage all that?”
Chu Xisheng scoffed dismissively and then asked curiously, “You said Uncle Kuang wants to promote me to Deputy Flag Master?
Where did you hear such news?”
Cao Xuan was perplexed, this fellow seemed oblivious to it all.
Was he acting, or did he truly have nothing to worry about?
He glanced down at his own left hand under the table.
Could it be that he misremembered?
Forming the wrong Dharma Seal?
Cao Xuan looked carefully, thinking that the gesture should be right.
The Dharma Seal was perfectly formed, the position of each finger was correct, overall it resembled an orchid.
Still, just in case, Cao Xuan formed a new Dharma Seal.
“This was said not long ago, before Iron Madman went to campaign against the Seventeen Linked Wharves, saying that if anything happened to him in the future, you would take over the Iron Banner Gang.
Many people heard these words at the time,” he added with a cold laugh.
“Master Chu, why bother evading my question?
The ‘Four-Armed Divine Slayer Crossbow’ costs ten thousand Demon Silver per unit, and three would total thirty thousand.
How could Iron Madman not consult you, the West Mountain Hall Master, before using the gang’s funds to make such a purchase?”
“If I’m unaware, then I’m unaware,” Chu Xisheng calmly drank his tea, “I’ve only been with the gang for a short time and haven’t had the opportunity to learn of such matters.
Our West Mountain Hall might be large, but so far, we haven’t sent a single coin to the Headquarters.
Why would they seek my opinion?
As for becoming the Deputy Flag Master, it was clearly just a casual remark by Uncle Kuang.”
He chuckled dismissively, “Besides, even if the business with the ‘Four-Armed Divine Slayer Crossbow’ is true, it matters little.
There are plenty of forces that possess ‘Four-Armed Divine Slayer Crossbows.’ To my knowledge, the Iron Banner Gang had three before.
It is said that a few days ago, during the river battle upstream in Xunyang County, Seventeen Linked Wharves also employed the Four-Armed Divine Slayer Crossbows; they have more than even my Iron Banner Gang.
Uncle Kuang’s decision to purchase them in preparation against Seventeen Linked Wharves is only logical.
Is your Police Pool of Blood really in need of such precaution?”
Cao Xuan frowned deeply.
Iron Madman’s acquisition of the ‘Four-Armed Divine Slayer Crossbow’ was not solely for strengthening the Iron Banner Gang’s combat capabilities.
This man was clearly preparing for his enhancement to Fourth Grade.
Rumors had it that when ‘Iron Armor Mixed Element Technique’ was enhanced to the Fourth Grade, the body would be sealed in the mountains, unable to move for three days.
However, Chu Xisheng kept even such matters as the ‘Four-Armed Divine Slayer Crossbow’ to himself, making it fanciful to further inquire about Iron Madman’s enhancement locations and exact timings.
The key issue was that he hadn’t shown any abnormalities till now.
It was as if he had never cultivated the “Nine Refinements of Extreme Essence Purple Gold Body.”
Cao Xuan started to doubt himself again, wondering if he had picked up the wrong book originally.
Did he give the correct “Nine Refinements of Extreme Essence Purple Gold Body” to the man across from him?
It was not impossible, he had taken the book off the shelf casually without inspecting it closely.
There was also another possibility, this man’s physique was quite special, and the Third Level of “Nine Refinements” wasn’t able to show any effect on him.
He needed to cultivate to the fifth to eighth levels, or even higher, before symptoms of unbearable itching and pain appeared, and he became controllable by their Police Pool of Blood.
This used to be relatively common, roughly one in every five or six people.
Cao Xuan forcibly calmed the turmoil in his mind and spoke indifferently, “Since Master Chu doesn’t know, then let it be.
However, if the Iron Banner Gang decides to acquire any heavy military equipment in the future, I hope you will pay more attention.”
He then looked thoughtfully up and down at Chu Xisheng, “It seems you have already gathered the Outer Firmament, presumably having cultivated the Nine Refinements of Extreme Essence Purple Gold Body to the third layer; your progress is quite rapid.”
Upon hearing this, Chu Xisheng’s expression shifted slightly, a hint of abnormal sheen appeared in the depths of his eyes.
He chuckled nonchalantly, “It’s alright, mainly because the elixirs provided by the Households Commander were sufficient.
However, this cross training of the Domineering Body seems rather uninteresting; if someone’s Sword Speed is a bit faster, it’s hard to guard against.
Moreover, my body becomes heavier the more I train, affecting my Sword Speed and movement technique.
The key issue is still the extensive time required to refine the Outer Firmament, leaving me insufficient time to practice my sword daily.”
Cao Xuan frowned in response.
This guy doesn’t plan to continue training?
He immediately shook his head, “That’s because you, Master Chu, have not yet cultivated the Nine Refinements of Extreme Essence Purple Gold Body deeply enough.
After the Fourth Level, the enhancement effects of the Purple Gold Body will begin to show; if you cultivate to the Sixth Level, it will not only not affect your Sword Speed and movement technique, but also further strengthen them.
Many of us in the Police Pool of Blood practice this external skill, cultivating both inner and outer aspects, and have extremely formidable strength.
For example, our Earth Court Capital Commander has cultivated the Nine Refinements of Extreme Essence Purple Gold Body to the sixteenth layer.
Not only is his Outer Firmament strong enough to withstand full-force strikes from divine weapons, but his physique is also several times stronger than masters of the same rank.
Thus, his combat power is super-grade, ranked on the Heavenly List with a Second Grade standing, capable of confronting a First Grade Master face to face.”
He smiled at Chu Xisheng, “By the way, the last time you provided timely and accurate information about the Rebellious God Flag, I brought the reward from above.
Here are the fourth to fifth layers of the ‘Nine Refinements of Extreme Essence Purple Gold Body,’ but you can only keep this book for a month.
Remember to return it a month later; it contains the True Intent, which is very precious.
Currently, there are only two copies in the Xiushui County Thousand Households.”