The Unkillable Swordsman - Chapter 55

Chapter 55: Tired

Translator: Henyee Translations  Editor: Henyee Translations

The Kingdom of Shea got its freedom from the colonization of the Radiance Empire and announced its independence on December 10 fifteen years ago.

However, the royal family of Shea, after the restoration, did not really bring peace and stability to the country.

At first, it was a three-year civil war which claimed the lives of many freedom fighters. After the civil war ended and the country developed steadily, the king focused on his entertainment and disappeared from public scrutiny. The crown prince did not have enough authority, and the other princes were unwilling to give in. The governors of the states also had other thoughts under the instigation of other countries. The regime of Shea had become deeply corrupted.

The districts of Shea were classified into three levels, namely state, city and town. There were nine states and forty-six cities in total. The Xiahai State, for example, had four cities: Shire, Wuhe, Sumen and Kanon, with a total population of over ten million.

According to the population ratio, every state could elect eight to twelve councilmen, who made up the National Council. They were both legislators and supervisors of the government.

Recently, Baili Qingfeng had been reading relevant files, particularly information about the third prince.

“The governor of the Xiahai State is reaching the end of his term, and Melcara, the speaker of the local council, is the third prince’s father-in-law…”

Every prince except for the crown prince was supported by a state. While the crown prince did not have any state backing him up, he still had plenty of endorsers as the rightful heir.

Behind the third prince was the Chihu State. If he controlled the Xiahai State…

“Two states and tens of millions of people. So terrible… Such great pressure…”

Baili Qingfeng felt a headache coming on.

He did not want to be involved in political conflicts, but…

He had to be prepared.

A long while later, Baili Qingfeng let go of his concerns.

“Fine. Forget it. I’ll cross the bridge when I come to it. The third prince is too great a noble to deal with a minor civilian like myself. As for the subordinate he has sent over… I believe that good guys outnumber bad guys in this world.

Baili Qingfeng thought to himself.

However…

He still needed to practice martial arts.

What if…

No what-ifs.

His Highness was benevolent. There were no what-ifs!

Baili Qingfeng logged into Storm of Swords and checked the files. A few days ago, he uploaded the martial arts he had got from the Iron Sword Sect, and the level of his account had increased a lot, giving him access to more files.

But it was a pity that…

The founder seemed to still be in the hospital, and no new techniques had been uploaded. Baili Qingfeng read for a while and logged into the instant messaging software.

After he logged in, he immediately received a messages.

It was from Below the Qingcheng Mountain. He had come to Shire the previous day and gave him a meeting location. The latest message was from half an hour ago.

“My secret technique is here.”

Baili Qingfeng hurried to reply to the messages and asked for more details.

The guy did not respond, probably because he was away from the keyboard.

Baili Qingfeng calmed down and read the books. He also calculated the intensity of the electric field that he failed to do in Miluo City last time.

Half an hour later, Below the Qingcheng Mountain replied to him, offering to meet at an Internet cafe in Shire at three.

Baili Qingfeng checked the time. It was already two o’clock. To make a good first impression, he cleaned himself up before the mirror and got a younger hairstyle. He then picked up the hundred thousand bucks and left for the Internet cafe they had agreed upon.

Baili Qingfeng looked around after he arrived, and a brawny man probably around thirty came to him. “Baili Qingfeng?”

“That’s me. Are you Below the Qingcheng Mountain?”

“Just call me Qingcheng.”

The man lowered his voice. “Did you bring the money?”

“Yes.”

“Here’s what you want.” The man took a book covered in a newspaper from his backpack and handed it to Baili Qingfeng. He then glanced at Baili Qingfeng’s bag. “You must pay upfront.”

“I’d like to confirm the authenticity first.”

“Of course. This is not a suitable place for that. Come with me,” Qingcheng said.

Baili Qingfeng nodded and followed him.

Qingcheng seemed to have familiarized himself with the environment in the course of the day. He soon led Baili Qingfeng to a secret alley.

Then, Baili Qingfeng skimmed through the book and Qingcheng counted the money.

The Celestial Fiend Physique was allegedly the best body-training technique that imitated the legendary primordial gods and demons.

The primordial gods and demons all had the most terrifying bodies. Legends said that they could move mountains and pick the stars.

After technological developments, those mythical creatures had been proven to be only powerful monsters. Those tales were just the ancient people’s exaggeration when they were horrified.

If the Primeval Thunder Beast that Baili Qingfeng imitated were reborn in this world, the beast would be blown into smithereens under a blanket bombardment.

“Scientific research has shown that the genes of human beings are over sixty percent similar to all the creatures on this planet and over ninety percent so to the primordial gods and demons. With the right methods, it’s possible to activate the blood power. The Celestial Fiend Physique polishes the body, and after the blood is refined by herbs, one can gradually possess the power of primordial gods and fiends?”

Baili Qingfeng read the description of the Celestial Fiend Physique on the book.

The technique…

“What are the herbs to activate the power of bloodline? I’ve never heard them before.”

“I only provide the Celestial Fiend Physique. It’s none of my business how you use it. However, while those herbs are rare, they are not nonexistent.”

Qingcheng chuckled at Baili Qingfeng. “I have a lot of herbs for the training with the Celestial Fiend Physique. I can provide them for you. However, it will be a different deal and you have to pay extra money.”

“I suspect that those herbs cannot refine the blood power at all.”

“Huh?!”

Qingcheng immediately became grave. “What do you mean?”

“This technique is incomplete. You can’t train with this book. You are a fraud. I don’t want it anymore. Give my money back to me.”

“Are you kidding me?” Qingcheng stared at Baili Qingfeng. “I’ve come to Shire from a thousand and three hundred kilometers away after two days, and you are telling me you don’t want it now?”

Baili Qingfeng looked at Qingcheng who suddenly changed his attitude. Then, he realized something. “Are you trying to sell an incomplete art by force?”

“Hehe. I’ve given you the merchandise and you’ve given me the money. The Celestial Fiend Physique is real but only missing something. Baili Qingfeng, don’t mess around. I know your school, your class, and the address that you registered at school. So, just behave. The consequences will be too severe for you to bear if this turns ugly,” Qingcheng sneered and was about to leave.

Looking at him, Baili Qingfeng suddenly felt exhausted.

Why?

Why was it so difficult to lead a peaceful life without being disturbed by anyone?

Why were there so many bad guys in this world fond of evil tricks?

Particularly…

Why was he running into all of them?

Was it because he looked cute and could be easily bullied?

But he was obviously a sunny, tough-looking man that could not be taken advantage of so easily.

What was wrong with this world?