nucmednet Chapter 174 Madman
Chapter 174 Madman
On the 22nd day of the first lunar month, at Wanxiang Gate.
Ding Yi was sitting in the courtyard reading an ancient book when suddenly someone hurriedly walked in from outside.
"Boss, are you looking for me?"
When Wang Lin saw Ding Yi, he immediately smiled and said...
Ding Yi turned his head and saw it was Wang Lin. He nodded immediately and then said:
“You are a veteran martial artist. I have been consulting ancient books these past few days and have discovered that there were countless sects before the Great Liang Dynasty. Do you know why these sects withered away overnight?”
"Huh? Boss, come inside and talk, come inside and talk."
Wang Lin glanced at Ding Yi and quickly gestured for Ding Yi to come inside.
The two entered the side room, and only then did Wang Lin speak:
"Boss, sect matters can't be discussed casually in Baihe City."
"I didn't discuss it, I was just asking out of curiosity, what's wrong with that?"
Ding Yi's eyes widened.
"Ah, that's not what I meant."
Wang Lin could only chuckle awkwardly upon hearing this, and then said:
"Before the arrival of the Divine Palace, this sect was indeed quite dominant. Even the royal families of the Central Continent would send their princes to study at sects in various continents."
"Unfortunately, after the divine palace descended, the sects were the first to collapse."
"Oh?"
Ding Yi looked at Wang Lin with some surprise. He had only called him over to give it a try, but he hadn't expected that Wang Lin would actually know something.
Wang Lin continued:
"This sect, although it looks very powerful on the surface, with the sect leader, deputy sect leader, and all the elders being top-notch experts."
"Back then, the high-ranking members of the sect were always surrounded by a large entourage wherever they went, which was quite impressive."
"Unfortunately, people only see the surface and do not know that beneath this glamorous exterior lies countless filth and chaos."
"It's because within this sect, everything is based on talent."
"No matter how noble your status or how wealthy you are, you are no match for a beggar with a talent for martial arts."
"As a result, those with poor talent were suppressed at every level within the sect. Even if some had some opportunities and managed to become outer sect elders, they still lived a life worse than pigs and dogs."
"Over time, the depth of their resentment has become truly astonishing."
"Therefore, when these people obtained the method of worshipping gods, they did not hesitate to wield their swords against the once high and mighty sects."
Upon hearing this, Ding Yi's eyelids twitched.
Without Wang Lin needing to elaborate, he could already picture the tragic scene that unfolded within the various sects when the calamity struck.
Suppressed anger, coupled with the control of the evil god, led to the annihilation of these major sects overnight. While this may be an exaggeration, it is by no means an exaggeration.
"What about the elders and sect leaders of these sects? Are they all dead?"
Ding Yi asked in confusion.
"I don't know. Some fled, some died, and some even went mad. We have one locked up in our Wanxiang Sect."
Wang Lin said.
"what?"
Ding Yi was taken aback.
"Ah, boss, you're late, you don't know. This madman caused quite a stir back then, and we only managed to catch him after he suddenly passed out."
Wang Lin said with a smile.
"The Inspectorate doesn't care?"
"They won't bother with so many people who claim to be from sects, unless they are famous experts."
Wang Lin said with a smile.
“Interesting. Tell me about this madman.”
Ding Yi became interested.
"There's not much to say, boss. Back then, that guy claimed to be from the Taixu Sect. I don't know his cultivation level, but judging from how hard the sect leader and a few elders struggled to capture him, he was definitely at the Blood Exchange Realm."
Wang Lin recalled for a moment and then continued.
Upon hearing Wang Lin's words, Ding Yi's eyes flickered slightly, and then he asked:
"Where is he? Is he still alive?"
"I don't know about that. I can't go into the dungeon, but with your status, boss, you can definitely go in and take a look."
Wang Lin reminded him.
"Hmm, not bad. Everyone says you, Wang Lin, are a seasoned veteran, and now that I see it, you're right!"
Ding Yi suddenly burst into laughter, patted Wang Lin on the shoulder, and said...
"It is my honor, Wang Lin, to relieve the eldest brother's worries."
Wang Lin immediately smiled obsequiously.
He had personally witnessed the terrifying strength of Li Xiangzhu before him.
When Wang Lin saw Ding Yi slaughtering three Waishi Demons like a humanoid Tyrannosaurus Rex in the Xiaoyao Forest cave that day, he had already made up his mind to cling to this powerful figure.
Then, Ding Yi seemed to have no intention of continuing the conversation with Wang Lin. He waved his hand casually, signaling Wang Lin to leave.
After Wang Lin left, Ding Yi sat in the room for a while and then took the token and left his room.
The dungeon at Wanxiang Gate was built on the easternmost side of the outpost.
Within Baihe City, large gangs like Wanxiangmen are qualified to build their own dungeons.
After all, there are so many people at the outpost, and petty theft happens frequently. It's impossible to go to the government every time, and the government is too lazy to bother with the nonsense of these sects.
In short, handle your own affairs. If someone dies, report it if necessary and follow the proper procedures.
Upon arriving at the entrance to the dungeon, Ding Yi noticed that the guards didn't seem to be very strict.
Two gang members were chatting in the sun when Ding Yi's arrival made them immediately stand up to greet him.
"Elder Li!!"
The two gang members recognized the newcomer as Li Baozheng and immediately shouted in unison.
"Hmm, I'll go down and take a look. By the way, where's that madman from before locked up?"
Ding Yi asked.
"A madman? Elder, there are quite a few people imprisoned down here, and quite a few of them are madmen."
The two looked at each other, and then one of them said with a forced smile.
"The one that the sect leader personally caught last time."
Ding Yi continued.
"Ah, it's that old man. He's in the innermost room. But Elder, the further you go in this dungeon, the worse the smell gets. Shall I go and bring him up for you?"
One of the gang members immediately spoke up.
"no need."
Ding Yi shook his head, then swaggered inside.
The dungeon at Wanxiang Gate isn't very deep.
In just over ten steps, Ding Yi reached the ground.
On the walls on both sides of the passage, an oil lamp was lit every few dozen meters, making the entire cave even darker.
The air was thick with the stench of urine and feces, which made Ding Yi instinctively cover his nose with his sleeve.
From time to time, murky water droplets dripped down from above, landing on the ground with a clear "plop" sound in the silent passage.
Ding Yi paused slightly, then walked towards the end of the passage.
Seemingly hearing Ding Yi's footsteps, all the prisoners in the two cells on either side rushed out of the darkness to the bars, reaching out through the gaps to grab Ding Yi.
"Elder, I have been wronged!"
"Elder, please let me out! I'll never dare to do it again!"
Ding Yi ignored these people and strode forward. Just as he was about to reach the end of the passage, he suddenly stopped and turned to look at a cell next to him.
Something seemed to be hidden in the pitch-black cell, but Ding Yi's sensory range was three zhang, so he clearly sensed the anomaly inside.
A completely steady yet powerful heartbeat.
The mechanically controlled heartbeat made the cell stand out from everything around it.
Ding Yi suddenly realized that he had found the madman.