The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?

Chapter 1416 - 856: Niu Ma: So You Really Are Plotting to Usurp My Position_2

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Liu Zheng reached out through telepathy and patted her little head.

This skill is indeed useful, but it’s best not to explain its origins too clearly to Doctor Nile.

Even if he remains silent, Doctor Nile can probably guess anyway.

"Hehe. Did you promise to help?"

Vampire Sister asked happily.

"You’ve already agreed, can I refuse to help you? Alright, I’ll ask around and let you know once I have news."

"Oh!"

Liu Zheng hung up the phone and then dialed Ace.

"Brother Pai, did you guys catch a group of Vampires?"

He asked straightforwardly.

"Yeah. How did you know?"

Ace asked in surprise.

"I have a friend who’s also a Vampire, she asked me to help bail them out. I was curious how you found out."

Liu Zheng replied, equally surprised.

Ace, who’s in charge of logistics, has a surprisingly smooth flow of information.

"Not surprising, a gang operation involving Vampires hasn’t happened in decades, it’s been widely spread. Plus, committing the crime of illegal blood possession, you can’t imagine how hard it is to violate this crime."

Ace laughed heartily as he said this.

"My friend said they were framed."

Liu Zheng said.

"That I don’t know. I think this is a case from the third bureau, but wait, I’ll help you ask."

Ace finished speaking and hung up the phone.

Not long after, he called back.

"Checked, the third bureau thinks this case is too simple. But then again, no need to complicate a simple case."

Ace said.

"Didn’t those Vampires try to find a way?"

Liu Zheng asked.

Given Vampire Sister is willing to offer three million, they should be open to giving more to the Security Department.

"Even if they are willing to offer money, people may not dare to accept it. Bribery is about mutual trust, or else there wouldn’t be a profession like broker."

Ace said.

"Understood, so they want me to be the broker in this case."

Liu Zheng realized.

Those Vampires may not necessarily know his achievements, but Vampire Sister can leap from a Little Vampire to a Vampire Count, surely she’s got some powerful backing.

"If Brother Zheng becomes the broker, the credibility will be solid. So, are you planning to directly bail them out, or make the third bureau complicate the case a bit?"

Ace asked.

"Complicate the case a bit, I feel they might actually be framed."

Liu Zheng thought for a moment and said.

If they can clear their name, there’s no need for forcible bailouts, which would cost more and leave hidden dangers.

If it turns out they really committed a crime, then it’s their own fault.

"Alright, I will advance the money, and settle the account with you later."

Ace was straightforward with Liu Zheng.

"Alright."

Liu Zheng hung up the phone.

"Phew~"

He let out a long breath.

Finally, he cleared all the missed calls.

Now that he has some free time, he decided to try the new skill he just acquired.

"Hey boss, practice swords with me."

Liu Zheng said with a grin.

"Couldn’t resist, could you?"

Niu Ma looked up at him.

"Resist what?"

Liu Zheng looked puzzled.

"Haha, don’t think I don’t know. You’re testing my strength with an ambition to replace me. Zhen Dan has a phrase, what’s it called..."

Niu Ma pondered.

"That’s right, the fisher reaps the benefits."

It finally recalled.

"That’s called the fisher benefits and the King of Chu challenges the reign. Boss, maybe pay attention when Madam lectures next time, you’ve mixed things up."

Liu Zheng said, speechless.

"Hey, the meaning is the same. Your ambition is finally showing."

Niu Ma said seriously.

"If I had ambition, when you were flayed by Peacock last time, I’d have taken your life while you were down. If you won’t practice with me, I’ll just pay for a sparring partner elsewhere."

He rolled his eyes.

"No way!"

Niu Ma immediately called out.

"The principle of not letting outsiders profit, don’t you understand? Better let me earn the money than them. Ten thousand, reluctantly, I’ll practice with you."

This time, it got the phrase right.

"Five thousand, take it or leave it."

Liu Zheng said.

Actually, the difference between five thousand and ten thousand doesn’t matter much for him, but he couldn’t foster Niu Ma’s tendency to ask sky-high prices.

"Five thousand! Are you treating me like a fourth-class citizen?"

Niu Ma was indeed unhappy.

"If that feels low, I’ll go find someone who charges five hundred."

Liu Zheng pretended to walk away.

"Five thousand it is. Damn, it’s hard to make money these days."

Niu Ma grumbled.

It had just given Liu Zheng a large wedding advance, now money was indeed a pressing need.

"Hehe, here I come."

Liu Zheng didn’t waste words, directly drawing his sword and swung it towards Niu Ma.

Due to his sword technique originating from Shi Yidao, "Anger" transformed back into a Horizontal Blade, most akin to the shape of a Katana.

However, unlike the previous relatively modest appearance, under the blessing of Extreme Fury Asura Rage Fire, the handle transformed into a lotus shape, and the blade now sported exquisite and fierce flame patterns.

"The posture is good, too little strength."

Niu Ma evaluated.

While it doesn’t use swords, it had killed enough Swordsmen to understand.

Liu Zheng’s strike lacked spirit, momentum, and intent, but at least the Sword Muscle was correct.

The so-called Sword Muscle refers to the consistency between the blade’s trajectory and the edge’s direction.

The more aligned the Sword Muscle is, the greater the pressure from the edge is, allowing easier cutting of the target.

A misaligned Sword Muscle not only affects the attack’s effectiveness, but it also risks blade chipping or breaking.

Before, Liu Zheng wielded the sword without Sword Muscle, basically using it as a sharp-edged stick, it’s more accurate to say he smacked rather than chopped.

If it weren’t for "Anger" being sharp and durable enough, rather than defeating enemies, his own blade would have broken, leaving him vulnerable.

Whereas now, at least his strike equaled over twenty years of diligently practicing at least a thousand solo swings daily.

But, well, it’s still insufficient for Niu Ma.

Niu Ma didn’t even raise an eyelid, simply tilting its head to deflect the Horizontal Blade with its horn.

Without much force, it adeptly altered the blade’s direction, making it glance off side.

This glance derailed the Sword Muscle completely, leading to a dull thudding sound upon hitting the ground.

Though expected by Liu Zheng, even Shi Yidao himself might not best Niu Ma.

Undeterred, Liu Zheng adjusted his posture and prepared the move "Sheathing the Blade".

"You don’t even have a scabbard, why bother posing."

Niu Ma mocked.

"Iaido Slash must involve sheathing, have you no sense of ritual? Boss, stop interrupting, I’m building momentum here."

Liu Zheng protested.

"Alright, alright, you paid, you’re the boss."

Niu Ma rolled its eyes and said no more.

"Renyi One Sword Style·Sea-Slaying Sword!"

Recalling Shi Yidao’s awe-inspiring slash, Liu Zheng’s presence surged in waves akin to the ocean.

"Hmm, intriguing."

Niu Ma reclined a bit more properly.

At a certain level, swordsmanship boils down to Sword Energy, Sword Momentum, and Sword Intent.

Sword Energy is triggered by the Swordsman’s own Inner Qi, True Qi, Mana, and the blade’s Extraordinary Power.

Sword Momentum is a field built by the Swordsman referencing the grand momentum of either Heavenly Dao or Human Path.

Sword Intent is the Swordsman’s integrated will, philosophy, temperament, and understanding of swordsmanship.

None is inherently superior; they can be pursued together or individually, with both unique and shared practices.

Shi Yidao practicing opposite the sea honed tidal Sword Momentum while developing a sea-cleaving Sword Intent.

Liu Zheng’s presence currently showed the embryonic form of Sword Momentum.

"Hah!"

Finally, Liu Zheng’s buildup reached its peak.

He exhaled and shouted, with the Horizontal Blade like a fleeting glimpse, rushing toward Niu Ma’s gaze.

Niu Ma didn’t use its horn this time, but lifted a front hoof.

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