UGB Chapter 113 Torture and Forced Confessions
Chapter 113 Torture and Forced Confessions
Chapter 113 Torture and Forced Confessions
Li Qingyi took a step forward, soared into the air, and chased after the wind.
How could he possibly escape? Of course not.
A cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining is, after all, a piece of fat meat.
If you kill him, all his wealth, elixirs, and even the secret techniques he might be hiding will be yours.
Li Qingyi only hoped that this guy wouldn't be like Mingwen, hiding all his belongings elsewhere.
They chased after the suspects outside the city, where a faint smell of blood still lingered in the air.
Clearly, it was that sudden sword energy that caused considerable damage to Tian Sha.
Li Qingyi dared not delay and activated her magic power to its limit.
People like them must have healing pills on them. The longer the delay, the more the opponent can recover, and the more unpredictable the situation becomes.
During the chase, the sword energy that had been consumed earlier began to slowly recover.
Tian Sha hid more than ten miles away from Xuan Ce City, deep in the vast mountains, and closed his eyes to meditate.
The surrounding area is a primeval forest, with ancient trees reaching for the sky and vines hanging down.
The morning sun's rays filtered through the layers of branches and leaves.
Several wild rabbits peeked out from the grass not far away, while wild deer leaped nimbly across the stream, making a splashing sound.
These sounds only annoyed Tian Sha.
He raised his hand and clenched his fist, unleashing a burst of magical power. Dozens of steps away, the lively little deer instantly exploded into a bloody mist.
"A sword cultivator at the eighth level of Qi Refining possesses such sharp sword power!"
Tian Sha exhaled a breath of foul air, tinged with the smell of blood.
He was certain that Li Qingyi was the most dangerous swordsman he had ever encountered, bar none.
"Damn it! All those sword cultivators I killed before were complete trash!" He couldn't help but curse under his breath. "If they were even half as troublesome as Li Qingyi, I wouldn't have looked down on sword cultivators so much! They don't even deserve to be called sword cultivators!"
As he cursed, he took out a round pill and swallowed it.
The pill dissolved instantly upon entering his stomach, and a gentle medicinal power quickly spread out, combining with his own magical power to begin nourishing the deep, gruesome sword wound that reached the bone.
At the same time, his left hand was not idle either. He made a hand seal with one hand and took out more than a dozen dark-colored small flags from his storage bag with his right hand.
He moved around within a radius of ten zhang, and each time he paused, he would deeply insert a formation flag into the soil.
The banner was buried in the ground, its dim body flashing slightly before vanishing without a trace.
As his hand gestures changed, transparent array patterns flashed across the ground.
In about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, a set of "Mysterious Water Yin Sha Formation" was set up.
This formation can gather the Yin energy of the water element in this area, forming an invisible pressure that slows down the movement of those who enter the formation. It can also detonate Yin energy at critical moments, damaging the enemy's soul and corroding their physical body.
After concealing the formation, Tian Sha returned to the core of the formation, sat down cross-legged again, and while regulating his breathing, he remained vigilant for any disturbance.
The thought of temporarily avoiding the limelight had crossed his mind.
But Li Qingyi's shameless disguise and attack, especially her attack disguised as a "respectable woman," completely ignited his anger.
It’s tolerable, it’s unbearable!
What kind of man could be so treacherous! It's truly hateful!
Moreover, he had already determined that Li Qingyi's cultivation level was only at the eighth level of Qi Refining.
Although I was injured, my fundamental health was not damaged, and my cultivation level gave me the advantage.
After a brief recovery, combined with the pre-arranged killing formation, Li Qingyi was destined to die!
Time passed slowly, the light and shadows shifted in the forest, and birdsong gradually rose.
The peace in Tian Sha's heart was gradually replaced by anxiety.
"Why hasn't Li Qingyi arrived yet?" He frowned.
Based on the normal wind-riding speed of someone at the eighth level of Qi Refining, even without special escape techniques, they should have already tracked the blood energy to this place by now.
"Could it be that they're afraid? Too scared to pursue us into the mountains?"
To prevent Li Qingyi from losing him, Tian Sha deliberately left behind a trail of blood along the way.
Tian Sha shook his head, thinking it impossible.
The murderous intent in Li Qingyi's eyes earlier did not seem fake.
But why hasn't it arrived yet?
Frustrated, he took out a pale yellow "spirit detection talisman" again, infused it with a trace of magic power, and tossed it into the air.
The talisman spontaneously combusted without wind, transforming into a faint, clear light that rippled outwards, covering an area of more than a mile in radius.
The clear light swept across the rocks, trees, and stream—without any unusual reaction.
"Nobody's here? How is that possible?!" Tian Sha's heart sank.
Although his spirit-detecting talisman wasn't top-grade, it was more than capable of detecting the spiritual energy fluctuations of ordinary Qi Refining stage cultivators.
Did Li Qingyi really lose track of him?
Or perhaps—his methods of concealing his presence were so sophisticated?
If I've put so much effort into making these arrangements, wouldn't it be a joke if the other party didn't come?
He suppressed his unease and continued to wait.
As the sun rose higher, the mist in the forest dissipated. Until nearly noon, the mountains and forests remained quiet, save for the chirping of insects and the calls of birds.
"That shouldn't be the case! I deliberately didn't completely conceal the smell of blood. With Li Qingyi's keen senses and tracking ability, there's no way she wouldn't have noticed."
Tian Sha scanned his surroundings with a gloomy gaze.
Ultimately, he came to a conclusion:
Li Qingyi had likely arrived long ago and was currently lurking on the perimeter, waiting for him to reveal a weakness.
Tian Sha forced himself to calm down; he didn't believe Li Qingyi would give up.
In this game of hunting and counter-hunting, it all comes down to who makes the first mistake.
At this moment, they were a hundred feet away from where Tian Sha was hiding.
Li Qingyi and Ling'er are hiding here, holding their breath.
When Li Qingyi arrived in this area, she immediately spotted Tian Sha sitting cross-legged, healing his injuries.
Such blatant treatment is practically setting a trap for me, it's like they've written it all over their face.
But as he slowly recovered from his injuries, Li Qingyi could no longer contain herself.
He didn't want to waste the advantage he had worked so hard to gain.
Just as he hesitated, Ling'er arrived using a teleportation talisman.
As soon as the two met, Ling'er used the Zhengyang Immortal Sect's concealment technique.
They hid the two of them well, and not long after, Tian Sha used a detection talisman.
It must be admitted that the techniques of the Zhengyang Immortal Sect are indeed effective, and Tian Sha's talismans failed to detect the two of them.
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"What are your plans now?" Ling'er asked.
"Cripple them and force them to reveal the mastermind behind it all."
"There must be a killing formation around him, luring you to make your move."
"I know," Li Qingyi said, unsurprised.
"Do you have any methods on your end that can quickly break or counter the formation?"
He didn't want to waste time arguing with Tian Sha here.
If Ling'er didn't have any better ideas, he would have no choice but to force his way through the formation.
If all else fails, there's always the crystallized resentment as a trump card, but then it'll be difficult to leave any survivors for questioning.
Ling'er glanced at the resolute look in Li Qingyi's eyes and remained silent for a moment.
She frowned slightly, as if weighing her options, pursed her pink lips gently, and finally sighed.
"Seriously—I'm defeated by you."
After saying that, she reached into the storage bag at her waist, fumbled around for a moment, and took out a gleaming talisman.
She didn't offer any further explanation, but simply channeled her magic into it.
The next moment, dozens of pale golden chains emerged from the talisman and moved at an astonishing speed toward Tian Sha, who was standing guard a hundred feet away.
Tian Sha was startled, but it was too late to escape.
"What is that?!" He was shocked and furious, and his protective aura activated in response.
However, the pale golden chains ignored the protective aura and pierced straight through, lifting him up.
Tian Sha felt a sudden tightness all over his body as he was lifted into the air and suspended in mid-air in a spread-eagle position.
What terrified him even more was that all his magical power was instantly blocked, leaving him unable to use even a trace of it.
"No!" he roared, struggling fiercely, his veins bulging, but the pale gold chains remained unmoved.
Li Qingyi, who was watching from the side, felt a chill run down her spine:
Is this the true essence of the Purple Mansion's lineage? A single talisman can instantly subdue a cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining, who even has powerful backing, leaving him utterly powerless?
He emerged from his hiding place, and his gaze toward Ling'er inevitably carried a hint of surprise.
Ling'er seemed to enjoy Li Qingyi's expression, and her originally annoyed mood improved considerably.
The two slowly walked up to Tian Sha, who was hanging in mid-air and struggling incessantly.
"Despicable and shameless!" He struggled desperately, but to no avail.
"Give up." Her voice was cold. "Once this Soul-Locking Talisman touches you, even a half-step Foundation Establishment cultivator can't break free, let alone someone like you at the ninth level of Qi Refining."
Tian Sha was even more shocked, staring intently at Ling'er: "Who exactly are you? This kind of treasure talisman is definitely not something an ordinary cultivator could possess!"
Ling'er didn't answer him. Leaning against a tree, she said casually, "Brother Qingyi, interrogate them. I'm also very curious about who would send someone to assassinate us."
Her thoughts were somewhat complicated. It hadn't been long, and Li Qingyi had already reached the eighth level of Qi Refining.
This speed of advancement even made her, a true disciple of the Purple Mansion Sect, feel it was unreal.
Li Qingyi was unaware that she had something on her mind.
He glanced at the storage bag at her waist, curious about what other treasures this rich young woman might have.
Having connections is really great —
Pulling her distracting thoughts aside, Li Qingyi's gaze turned cold as she fixed it on Tian Sha's face.
"Should you say it yourself, or should I say it for you?"
Tian Sha sneered, "I've roamed the cultivation world for over fifty years. What kind of spectacle haven't I seen? What kind of torture haven't I endured? You little brat who hasn't even grown a beard yet, you think you can scare me? Dream on!"
Li Qingyi nodded, a look of admiration appearing on her face.
"A tough guy, I admire him."
Li Qingyi nodded, showing great admiration for Tian Sha, this tough guy.
In order to better extract a confession, he secretly used his Taoist expertise to portray himself as a cold-hearted interrogator.
Should we let him experience the pain of being slowly sliced to death first?
After a moment's thought, he felt it was feasible; after all, when facing a tough guy like Tian Sha, you had to start with the toughest thing.
The sword light flashed at his fingertips.
For some reason, Tian Sha felt a little uneasy. What was this kid going to do?
The next moment, he knew the answer.
The sword's edge fell, precisely grazing the skin of his arm.
A piece of skin as thin as a cicada's wing was quietly peeled off and slowly drifted away.
At first, a very thin white line appeared at the wound, and after a moment, bright red blood beads seeped out.
"Ugh—" Tian Sha groaned, the pain was still within his tolerance range.
He scoffed, "Nothing special!"
Li Qingyi kept moving, one piece after another—
It started with the arms, then the chest, and the thighs.
Thin flesh flew everywhere, wounds upon wounds, blood droplets forming thin lines.
The veins on Tian Sha's forehead bulged, sweat mixed with blood streamed down his face, and his teeth were clenched so tightly that they made a grinding sound, but he didn't utter a single utterance.
Until Li Qingyi casually made a hand seal, a clear water mirror condensed in front of him.
It reflected his bloodied and mangled body.
"ah!!!"
Upon seeing his inhuman appearance, Tian Sha finally couldn't help but let out a scream—
After an incense stick had burned, Li Qingyi looked at Tian Sha with a furrowed brow.
He truly is a tough guy; he even endured being slowly sliced to death. Looks like we'll have to find an even crueler torture method. But what should we use?
Ling'er, who was standing to the side, had already turned her face away. Although she was not a kind-hearted person, she was not one to be soft-hearted.
But the sight of this terrible scene still made her uncomfortable.
"Brother in green, what are you thinking about?"
Li Qingyi didn't turn her head, her tone terrifyingly calm: "I'm thinking about what kind of torture would be more suitable to get him to talk and get the answer I want."
Upon hearing this, Ling'er gasped. "No wonder he's the disciple of the Listening Rain Pavilion Master!"
"Beast! You beast, worse than an animal!!" Tian Sha roared and cursed with the last of his strength.
"You seem quite energetic," Li Qingyi praised.
With a flick of his wrist, the sword flashed, and Tian Sha could no longer hold back, hurriedly begging for mercy.
"No! Don't! I'll talk! I'll talk—!"
Li Qingyi sighed, "See, why didn't you say so sooner? Why did you have to suffer like this?"
Tian Sha gasped for breath, saying intermittently, "I swore an oath to the Heavenly Dao that I would not betray my master—otherwise, I would surely be annihilated, body and soul—"
Li Qingyi was not surprised to hear this answer.
"I'm very dissatisfied with your answer," Li Qingyi slowly shook her head, a look of regret in her eyes.
It must be admitted that the vitality of a Qi Refining Ninth Level cultivator is truly tenacious; if it were a Qi Refining Mid-Level cultivator, they would probably have already died.
He raised his hand again, "Then I have no choice but to continue."
Seeing that Li Qingyi was about to make a move, Tian Sha finally broke down, shouting, "Zhenyang Tower! It's Zhenyang Tower!"
The moment he uttered those words, his pupils dilated abruptly, the light within them vanished instantly, his head lolled to the side, and he died.
Seeing this, Li Qingyi finally believed him.