Chapter 75: We Can Cooperate

Fifty-five top-tier third-grade Star Stones equated to twenty-two thousand units of Essence.

Three Blades Without Trace and Bronze Skin Iron Bone Technique had already been perfected. Next, it was time to upgrade Taiji Fist and Blazing Fire Technique.

As Essence was poured into the two martial arts, the Star Power within his body surged violently.

The Taiji Diagram automatically manifested, swiftly circulating within his body to heal his injuries.

His comprehension of Blazing Fire Technique deepened once more, and the blazing fire Star Power within him showed faint signs of transforming into golden flame Star Power.

At this moment, through Internal Vision, he also saw his third Power Rune.

The three Power Runes, each slightly thicker than the last.

After cultivating for an hour to stabilize his cultivation, he checked his own data.

Jiang Changkong: Star Sea Peak

Low-grade Superior Martial Arts:

Bronze Skin Iron Bone Technique: Perfected 1/128000

Tai Chi Fist Scripture: Perfected 1/128000

Three Blades Without Trace: Perfected 1/128000

Blazing Fire Technique: Perfected 1/128000

Essence: 14310.7

Putting on the Hidden Star Ring, he channeled a wisp of Star Power into it. A strange fluctuation emanated from the ring.

Jiang Changkong’s Star Power fluctuations instantly retracted inward, making him appear like an ordinary person.

“Now it’s perfect,” Jiang Changkong sighed in relief.

The inability to conceal himself had been the reason he was reluctant to rush his breakthrough. He currently had two identities, two different personas, both advancing at an equally rapid pace.

Even a ghost could connect the dots.

Last night’s situation had been sudden, forcing him to upgrade temporarily. After upgrading, of course, he had to kill He Long and be done with it.

Now it was different. With the Hidden Star Ring, he could upgrade freely without worry.

As for the Star Gate, glancing at his Essence, he felt somewhat lacking. Even if he looted all the big shots in Jiangcheng, it probably wouldn’t be enough.

He circulated the Tai Chi Fist Scripture to continue healing his internal injuries.

He continued until dawn the next day, when sunlight pierced through the darkness.

Jiang Changkong slowly rose to his feet. His injuries had stabilized and would not hinder his strength development.

Although the previous explosion had been powerful, his Taiji force dispersion and Bronze Skin Iron Bone Technique were not to be underestimated.

The wounds on his body had already scabbed over. Returning to have Ji Ziling heal him a few times would ensure no issues remained.

Standing up, carrying He Long’s head and keeping the contract close to his body, Jiang Changkong hurried toward the Martial Market.

The Martial Market was in complete chaos. The military and the law enforcement bureau could no longer sit idle, conducting an almost carpet-like search.

He Long had promised to give an explanation, asking them to set up an ambush to capture the Star Stone robber in one fell swoop.

But they waited until midnight, only to receive news that He Long and a man in black had been severely beaten and taken away.

After a night of searching with no results, He Long was likely in grave danger.

Now, anyone wanting to enter the Martial Market would be interrogated, regardless of which faction they belonged to.

Jiang Changkong watched from afar, not entering. He took out his phone and called Chu Jun, asking them to come out.

After receiving the call, Chu Jun didn’t ask any questions, simply replying that he would come immediately.

A quarter of an hour later, Chu Jun arrived with Ji Ziling and Ying Yanxue.

As soon as they met, Chu Jun asked with concern, “Changkong, did you also go to surround and kill that culprit last night? Were you injured?”

Ji Ziling said angrily, “That person last night was too cunning. They actually planted bombs to lure everyone there, and many people died.”

“Bombs? Many people died?”

Jiang Changkong was stunned. What was this all about?

“Last night…” Ying Yanxue began to recount.

Last night, Battalion Commander Cheng Huai led five top experts and numerous other masters to set up an ambush.

But instead of encountering him, they encountered Starlight Force Bombs.

Some died on the spot, while others were severely injured.

The five big shots weren’t faring well either, almost all of them were injured. Now, everyone was looking for him.

Jiang Changkong was somewhat bewildered and felt a chill run down his spine.

Damn it, He Long wanted to pin the arms deal on him as well.

Then, he could stay behind himself, trade with others, and ship out the weapons.

This way, even if he didn’t go, someone else would take the fall for the arms deal.

It was also a way to give Commander Cheng Huai an explanation.

However, no one expected Jiang Changkong to go and kill He Long. The extra black-clad figure was completely incidental.

“What are you holding in your hand?” Ji Ziling looked at his hand, wrapped in cloth and still dripping blood.

“He Long’s head.”

Jiang Changkong tossed it on the ground, and He Long’s head rolled out.

“He Long?”

The three of them paled. Although they had been prepared, seeing the head still shocked them.

What was even more shocking was that Jiang Changkong had brought it out.

For a moment, the three of them looked at him with complex expressions—doubt and confusion mixed together.

Jiang Changkong tore open his clothes, revealing the scabbed wounds. “Senior, treat me first, and then I’ll explain.”

Ji Ziling quickly cast several green lights to heal his wounds.

“Hurry up and tell us, what exactly happened?” Chu Jun urged.

“This is how it went. That person injured me but didn’t kill me. He made a deal with me.”

Jiang Changkong lowered his voice. “This is a Special Starstone, and this is the contract for He Long and his group selling bombs.

Black and white, clear as day. Besides these, He Long’s home safe also contained previous transaction contracts.”

Jiang Changkong then took out the recording and played it for the three of them.

“These… these pieces of evidence are enough to get them all killed.” Chu Jun looked at the contract, listened to the recording, and said angrily.

“Such a huge merit, given to you—what did you pay for it?” Ji Ziling asked with concern.

Ying Yanxue frowned. “What did he want from you?”

“Star Stones. He wanted my Star Stones, saying he needed to break through to the Star Sea realm and achieve the Star Gate.”

Jiang Changkong said, “As for the arms, they have nothing to do with him.”

Chu Jun frowned. “Star Stones? A Special Starstone is priceless and hard to come by. The few Star Stones you have probably aren’t enough to trade for it.”

“A Special Starstone left in hand, unsold, is just an ordinary Star Stone.”

Jiang Changkong said, “Besides, it wasn’t a trade. I only exchanged Star Stones for the evidence. He asked me to help sell the Special Starstone.”

Give it away for free? Impossible.

He hadn’t brought it out earlier because he was afraid of exposing this identity.

Now, he could openly take it out and sell it.

“Sell?” Ying Yanxue’s eyes lit up, and she quickly asked, “How much? Can you sell it to me?”

Jiang Changkong smiled. “He only asked me to sell it for Star Stones. I’ll give priority to you, Senior, and the Martial Arts School.”

This was a decision he had thought about for a long time. This Special Starstone could now be sold.

With Jiangcheng in turmoil and several big shots about to fall, there were few left who could afford it.

It would be better to sell it to the Martial Arts School. As for Senior Ying Yanxue…

Although he really wanted to sell it to her, if she didn’t have Star Stones, he wouldn’t give it away for free.

Chu Jun asked again, “What about him? Did he leave?”

“He has another request. He wants to cooperate with the military and can take care of Ma Jinwu and the others.

The condition is that he wants their Star Stones.”

Jiang Changkong said.

“I’ll go discuss this with Commander Cheng. I believe he’ll agree.”

Chu Jun sighed in relief.

Now that we have obtained the evidence of Ma Jinwu and the others’ crimes, there are three of them.

Three Star Sea Peak experts, while the military and the law enforcement bureau have none at all.

If a fight breaks out, we definitely won’t be able to capture all four of them. Instead, we might face the risk of being wiped out.

Now that someone is willing to step in, I believe Cheng Huai won’t refuse.

“Then let’s go together,” Jiang Changkong said.

“No need to go. Let Cheng Huai come to us instead. Oh, and when he arrives, don’t mention the Special Starstone.”

Chu Jun shook his head: “Bringing He Long’s head over will alert them.”

Jiang Changkong nodded. Was he worried about selling the Special Starstone to Cheng Huai?

Don’t worry, as long as you offer a satisfactory price, I’ll definitely prioritize you.