novelapdf Chapter 139 Instruments of Torture
Chapter 139 Instruments of Torture
Chapter 139 Instruments of Torture
A great battle is imminent. Li Changqing has sent you away from the Zhao Family Mountains and given you an identity jade token, instructing you to travel to the royal court.
A gentle breeze swept by, and you appeared outside the imperial city.
So you decided—
1. Head to the Imperial City.
II. Return to Huanzhulou.
"I've been tricked!"
Li Qingyi gritted her teeth and said, "I should have thought of that!"
Yes, Li Qingyi should have realized that Zhao Wuyi was acting that night.
He was there to prevent Li Qingyi from following Zhao Mengxi, not to track Li Qingyi.
"I was careless—I shouldn't have believed it."
Fortunately, this was a mistake made in a simulation, and Li Qingyi still has a chance to make amends in reality.
Li Qingyi frowned slightly as she stared at the options before her.
What does Li Changqing mean by this?
Li Qingyi was somewhat confused about why she had appeared and been rescued.
Am I that important to the royal family?
Li Qingyi tapped her fingers on the table. "Since you've come to my rescue, you have no reason to harm me."
Having figured this out, Li Qingyi decided to go to the capital to see what the royal family was really up to.
However, he was somewhat worried about Zhao Jingci, that sycophant, and after weighing his options for a moment, he decided to head to the capital.
After all, he possessed Li Changqing's identity jade token.
"I choose one."
You entered the imperial city and rushed into the palace at lightning speed, fearing that if you were even a fraction of a second too late, Zhao Jingci would capture you.
The palace guards stopped you, but after you showed them Li Changqing's identity jade token, a commander quickly came to greet you, and you felt a little safer.
Entering the magnificent palace and passing through countless gates, you arrive at Emperor Li Wuyai's bedchamber. The moment you step inside, your body freezes instantly.
Zhao Jingci was playing chess with Li Wuyai. You never anticipated that Zhao Jingci wouldn't be by Li Xuance's side, but instead would be playing chess with the emperor.
[When enemies meet, their hatred intensifies. Zhao Jingci, disregarding the emperor before him, swiftly and decisively kills you.]
[You're dead. Rewards are being calculated.]
"
Li Qingyi really wanted to curse at this moment, but in the end she could only sigh.
Although he didn't understand why the royal family valued him, he did receive the most important information: Zhao Wuyi was colluding with the Dao Sect.
Thinking that Han Feiyu was downstairs, Li Qingyi raised an eyebrow. Perhaps she could use Han Feiyu to make initial contact with Jiang Yanxu.
With a thought in mind, Li Qingyi immediately transmitted her voice to Yue Chi: "I am going into seclusion to cultivate. When that handsome white-robed cultivator wakes up, let me know to keep him here."
Yue Chi, downstairs, cupped his hands towards the sky and said, "Your subordinate obeys."
After giving the instructions, Li Qingyi immediately went to her training room to meditate and comprehend the "True Explanation of Sword Dao".
As soon as I sat down cross-legged, a reward screen flashed before my eyes.
[Reward 1: Qi Refining Level 9 cultivation, after extraction, can break through to the half-step Foundation Establishment stage.]
Reward 2: The insights gained from condensing the sword embryo will greatly increase the progress of cultivating the second level of "True Explanation of Sword Dao".
Reward 3: Torture Instruments Filled with Resentment. After extraction, you will obtain a complete set of torture instruments filled with resentment. These instruments can amplify pain, increase the suffering of the tortured person, and have a healing effect, making them wish they were dead.
Reward Four: Your ashes after death —
Li Qingyi's eyes lit up when she saw the reward for looking at it three times. She recognized that it contained all kinds of torture instruments.
The most basic finger-crushing tools, finger clamps, and skinning knives —
From the wooden donkey, the bronze bull, to the iron maiden —
These torturous things are countless, and they can even amplify the pain and heal wounds.
Li Qingyi found the thought of it exciting.
When interrogating Li Xuance in the simulation, he could only barely conjure the shape of the torture instruments with his magic, so the real effect was naturally greatly reduced.
Otherwise, it wouldn't have taken so long to pry Li Xuance open his mouth, and instead, it was through Li Xuance that Zhao Jingci was forced to talk.
Here's the embarrassing part: I chose reward three, which was useful, but not very useful.
It's tasteless to eat, but a pity to throw away; it's very unpleasant.
Looking up, Li Qingyi felt that reward two was still a bit lacking.
To improve your progress in mastering "True Explanation of Swordsmanship," you should honestly simulate it once and practice it specifically.
Instead of extracting half-finished progress.
Li Qingyi's gaze shifted upwards again, and the reward confirmed her suspicions: to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, she had to find the so-called "Qi".
If there's no upper limit to "Qi", then you're probably at the half-step Foundation Establishment stage.
Li Qingyi was immediately conflicted, wondering whether to go for three or one.
Although it's not needed now, what if it is? He's getting a bit tired of the slow, agonizing torture and wishes he could come up with some more creative methods.
After looking at one and three, Li Qingyi finally chose three.
"This kind of thing, in a specific situation, naturally has an unparalleled effect. It's definitely not because I've developed some strange fetish, um—definitely not."
"I choose three."
A flash of light appeared before Li Qingyi's eyes, and a palm-sized iron box appeared in front of him. He picked it up and examined it in his hand.
They discovered that the box contained a hidden secret: it had its own storage space filled with all sorts of torture instruments.
Li Qingyi's eyes lit up, "A huge profit! The only problem is we can't find anyone to hire them—"
Despite feeling somewhat regretful, Li Qingyi still casually took out a skinning knife.
He gently wiped the blade with his fingertips and couldn't help but exclaim, "This thing is much more satisfying than using sword energy."
Then he took out the finger-crushing device and put all ten of his fingers into it.
What satisfied Li Qingyi the most was that these instruments of torture were connected to her divine will, and she could control them remotely with a single thought.
The next instant, he mentally signaled to tighten his fingertips.
"hiss----"
The intense pain made his soul feel like it was ascending to immortality.
"This tangy flavor is unbelievable!"
Pain, excruciating pain!
Li Qingyi quickly put the finger-crushing device into the iron box and then tossed it into her storage ring.
A smile played on his lips; he smiled genuinely, like a child.
Looking at the futon beneath her, Li Qingyi couldn't help but ask herself.
"I should be trying to get more spirit stones, not cultivating. Cultivation is nowhere near as fast as using cheat codes!"
After saying that, he immediately got up and walked downstairs.
Upon descending to the third floor, a young man bowed to Li Qingyi.
"OP."
"What is it?"
He hesitated for a moment, then spoke with a mixture of unease and excitement: "I have captured a spy from Zhenyang Tower and was just about to report to Vice Tower Master Yue. I wanted to tell you this when I met you."
This immediately piqued Li Qingyi's interest. She was just looking for a use, and someone had so thoughtfully delivered it right to her doorstep.
Led by the young man, Li Qingyi stepped into the dungeon of Huanzhulou for the first time.
It was dark and damp, but fortunately there were many torches on the stone walls, so the visibility was still acceptable.
In one of the cells was a middle-aged man covered in wounds and sporting a thick beard.
At this moment, the bearded man seemed to have fainted from exhaustion.
Li Qingyi asked, "What's your name?"