strictlysupreme Chapter 92 The Effects of the Fire Lotus: Unrivaled Among Those of the Same Rank
Chapter 92 The Effects of the Fire Lotus: Unrivaled Among Those of the Same Rank
Chapter 92 The Effects of the Fire Lotus: Unrivaled Among Those of the Same Rank
"Yes."
Chen Yu answered very decisively.
Pei Shifeng slowly put down the charred branch, his gaze lingering on the embers of the campfire for a moment.
As dawn breaks, the thin mist in the mountains begins to dissipate.
"A mist-shrouded fire ape guards a nine-leaf fire lotus."
"The Huang family plotted behind the scenes, Black Wind Village carried out the work in front, and Quanxi Village was just a piece of tile crushed in the middle."
"No wonder the young master sent us here before the Thousand Mining Hall mentioned that Niutou Mountain has been quite unsettled in the past two years, with unidentified people always loitering around the mine."
"At the time, we thought it was just ordinary bandits eyeing the iron ore, but now it all seems to be true. What they were after wasn't the mine itself, but something far more valuable!"
Sun Feipeng frowned, took a step closer, and blurted out, "Deputy Commander, what exactly is this Nine-Leaf Fire Lotus?"
"It is a supreme treasure containing the energy of fire."
Pei Shifeng spoke, his gaze falling on Chen Yu again.
"In the library there is a book called 'Records of Strange Things,' which is a collection of handwritten accounts of what the previous masters of the hall saw and heard during their travels throughout the world."
"I'm telling you, you should read some books every day, how come you know nothing?"
"The Nine-Leaf Fire Lotus grows in extremely hot places, taking root in fissures in the earth and on hot spring veins."
"The seeds of the fire lotus usually lie deep underground, and the fire monkey guards the nine-leaf fire lotus; it's a symbiotic relationship."
"The fire monkey cultivates by relying on the flame energy emitted by the nine-leaf fire lotus, and the nine-leaf fire lotus can grow normally and be protected from evil people by its protection."
"However, generally speaking, even fire monkeys don't dare to get too close to the Nine-Leaf Fire Lotus, and mostly stay on the periphery."
Pei Shifeng paused, then raised his hand to signal the squad leader next to him to fetch the water bag.
Chen Yu reacted quickly and immediately handed the water bag to him.
Pei Shifeng smiled, took a sip of water, and continued.
"Each plant of this flower has nine leaves, each leaf is bright red and translucent. When viewed in the light, you can see a stream of light, like fire marrow, moving up and down between the veins, just like a solidified flame."
"The lotus itself is highly poisonous and should not be consumed directly; its leaves are the most dangerous part."
"An ordinary person who consumes just one leaf can achieve mastery of physical refinement overnight, gaining strength enough to carry a 500-pound sack of grain!"
"More importantly, after having his entire body tempered, he can repair anything faster than an ordinary person."
"After consuming it, martial artists at the Inner Qi Realm will experience a doubling of their Inner Qi circulation speed, and it also has the effect of condensing fire, transforming the attribute-less Inner Qi in their dantian into flame Inner Qi, making every punch and palm strike imbued with scorching heat!"
Pei Shifeng paused here.
His gaze swept over the three commanders, including Chen Yu, as if to confirm whether they understood the weight of his words.
"Overall, it is most effective for martial artists at the Inner Qi Realm."
"With each leaf consumed, the inner energy of the flames becomes more refined, until all nine leaves are consumed, a furnace of earth fire will naturally form within the dantian! One day of cultivation is equivalent to one year of cultivation for an ordinary person! There will be virtually no rivals among those of the same level!"
The air in the camp was quiet for a few breaths.
Occasionally, one or two tiny sparks would fly out from the embers of the fire, disappearing in the morning light.
Sun Feipeng gasped.
His first thought wasn't how powerful this thing was, but rather that Chen Yu had actually managed to find it.
A new leader who entered the church several years later than him.
It only took one night.
Not only did they solve the village massacre case, but they also uncovered a rare and precious treasure like the Nine-Leaf Fire Lotus, and even captured more than fifty bandits alive.
This ability both deeply impressed him and sent a chill down his spine.
"With this dark horse blocking my way, will the Deputy Commander even give me a second glance?"
Xue Linglong quickly lowered her eyes, concealing the gloom that flashed across her gaze.
She said so many nice things to Pei Shifeng, but Chen Yu didn't say a word.
She put so much effort into feigning loyalty to Pei Shifeng, but Chen Yu didn't put on any act.
As a result, the night passed, and she stood there indifferently watching as others turned to a brand new page in their list of achievements.
When Chen Yu inadvertently turned his head to her side.
Xue Linglong raised her head and immediately smiled with a hint of surprise and admiration.
She gently responded to Pei Shifeng's words.
"Commander Chen is truly remarkable! He even found out the origin of such a rare and precious treasure so clearly! If it were me, I'd be overwhelmed just dealing with that fire monkey!"
Xue Linglong's tone was sincere and flattering.
Every word was gentle and appropriate.
But hidden beneath her sleeve, her knuckles were gripping the end of the riding crop tightly.
The topic returned to Black Wind Village.
"You're right, Black Wind Stronghold is nothing but a knife."
Pei Shifeng's tone turned cold.
"Huang Jia is the one who holds the knife. Chen Yu, I want to see every single word of the confessions you've obtained when we get back to the manor."
"Although the Huang family is the mastermind, the most urgent matter is still the mine."
"Black Wind Stronghold is still in these Ox Head Mountains. If there really is a Nine-Leaf Fire Lotus in the mountains, we absolutely cannot let them take it away!"
Chen Yu immediately clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Deputy Commander, rest assured, I will do my best!"
"However, there are not only Black Wind Stronghold bandits in the mountains, but also the bandits from Fierce Tiger Stronghold. I wonder what to do with them?"
"According to the village rules, all of them shall be expelled from the Niutou Mountain area, but their weapons and horses shall remain."
Pei Shifeng stood up and walked to the row of bandits.
More than fifty prisoners huddled in the morning light, none daring to raise their heads.
Pei Shifeng glanced down at them.
The number of people from the Sword Guard Hall who came this time was limited, and he did not want to divide his forces to guard these rabble.
"You have no past grievances or present conflicts with the Sword Forging Manor. Since this matter is a misunderstanding, I will not pursue it further."
"You are hereby ordered to leave within three days and are forbidden from ever setting foot within a hundred miles of the mines belonging to the Sword Forging Manor again. Any further offenses will be met with death!"
The bandit leader knelt on the ground and listened to these words, but did not kowtow or express his gratitude.
With his hands tied behind his back, he struggled to his feet and turned to walk two steps toward Chen Yu.
Ding Dangmao stepped forward to stop him.
Chen Yu raised his hand, indicating that there was no need for him to stop him.
The bandit leader stopped in front of him.
"This commander held a knife to my neck during my interrogation, but spared my life afterward."
"If I say I won't kill, I mean I won't kill; if I say I'll spare your life, I mean I'll spare it!"
His tone was full of admiration.
"We are truly impressed that Sword Forging Manor has someone like you!"
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"I'm not convinced because I can't beat you, but because I admire your word!"
After the bandit leader finished speaking, he took a step back and bowed to Chen Yu.
Then he walked down the mountain without looking back.
The group of bandits behind them, with their hands tied, followed in two lines.
Some people glanced back at the campsite, while most others walked silently with their heads down.
Chen Yu watched them disappear around the bend in the mountain path, then turned around.
Pei Shifeng had already mounted his horse.
"The investigation into the Nine-Leaf Fire Lotus must continue."
He pointed his whip toward the mines deep in the mountains, his tone crisp and decisive.
"Black Wind Village waited for us on the mountain all night; we can't let them wait in vain."
He paused, the tip of the whip drew a circle in mid-air, and his tone returned to its usual arrogant and lazy manner.
"Keep the information you've gathered about the Huang family a secret for now."
"We can't decide when or how to settle this score; we must report to the young master before making any plans."
"Go up the mountain first!"
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"Yes, sir!"
Chen Yu mounted his horse.
All the sword guards mounted their horses in unison, tightening the reins in a neat and orderly fashion.
The black flag unfurled in the morning breeze.
One hundred and fifty sword guards advanced along the winding mountain road of Niutou Mountain, heading deeper into the mine.