Without any other choices, Ye Weiming imbued the "Swordsmanship Insights" into the "Lady Yue's Swordsmanship", raising this obscure swordsmanship's level by three stages, turning its attributes into...
Lady Yue's Swordsmanship (Obscure)
A swordsmanship method passed down from the Spring and Autumn Period, mediocre power.
Level: 6
Proficiency: 2286/3200
Power＋60%, Precision＋60%
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With the advancement of his swordsmanship level, the changes brought to Ye Weiming were not simply attribute enhancements.
Compared to the attributes, he felt that his understanding of this set of swordsmanship had become much clearer and transparent. This kind of feeling was not unfamiliar to him, but it was stronger than ever before. It was like a resonance from deep within his soul, an indescribable sensation.
Perhaps this was because he had never before tried to raise his swordsmanship level by four steps at once?
Overthinking wouldn't help, Ye Weiming shook his head, and started looking for clues in the room.
The use of forensic techniques wasn't strictly for examining bodies. It could also highlight important clues at the crime scene. Ye Weiming simply had to inspect everything in the room, while the system would automatically list all the important clues.
For instance, there were two bloody bandages under the bed, two sets of bowls and chopsticks on the kitchen stove, and old man Li's carpenter's toolbox was in disarray, bearing signs of having been searched and not tidied up afterward.
By that time, March had also returned with several important clues.
Clue One: As confessed by Wang Dalong, Old Man Li once said while drunk that he was a disciple of the Mount Tai Sect in his early years, his Taoist name being Jade Flute. His rank seemed quite high, rumored to even surpass the current Sect leader of the Mount Tai Sect by one generation. However, he later renounced martial arts and returned to secular life, though rumors persisted that he still possessed a secret book of swordsmanship which could dominate the martial world!
Clue Two: The same confession from Wang Dalong informed that Old Man Li was once close friends with the maligned Chou Ba, who changed drastically after his family was murdered. Started hanging around with bandits and committing indiscriminate killings, Old Man Li expressed regret for him.
Clue Three: Old Man Li had been acting weird these past few days, sneaking to the back mountain mine every night, claiming to be looking for wood.
Clue Four: No news about "Little White the Soybean" was discovered.
"Combining the clues both of us have collected, I deduced this;" Ye Weiming analyzed solemnly, "Chou Ba, who recently fled to Dukang village and was injured, sought refuge from his old friend Old Man Li. However, Old Man Li dared not keep him at home, and instead hid him somewhere in the back mountain mine, providing him daily with food and medicine."
"Perhaps Old Man Li inadvertently disclosed owning the secret book of swordsmanship to him, inciting Chou Ba's greed and murderous intent. As a result, he secretly returned to the village to kill Old Man Li. It explains why Old Man Li, a martial arts veteran, had no signs of struggle at his murder scene. He simply didn't suspect Chou Ba, his close friend, of treachery!"
Listening to Ye Weiming's detailed analysis, March immediately asked, "How sure are you?"
"Eighty percent," Ye Weiming shrugged, "But this is easy to prove. We just need to search the mine in the back mountain. However, we must prepare for battle beforehand."
"Prepare for what?"
At this question, a mischievous smile crept onto Ye Weiming's face, "Listen closely."
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Though not very expansive, the Dukang village mine was meticulously explored in less than five minutes by Ye Weiming, who had changed into beginners' attire.
As it was growing late, the mine was devoid of other players and NPCs. Only a tunnel entrance was suspended high above, over a yard off the ground, unreachable by a beginner player's movement skills, leaving one to wonder how it was originally excavated.
Yet, that wasn't the focus. The significant point was the evidence of climbing on the rock wall below that elevated path. The signs weren't obvious and could be easily missed.
Everything was exactly as previously deduced!
Ye Weiming immediately sparked a bonfire at the innermost location in the cave using prepared tinder and kindling.
Once the fire blazed, he chucked a large bag of dried chili and fresh hot peppers onto it, instantly producing thick smoke!
Done!
Having caused the mischief, Ye Weiming quickly sprinted out of the mine. Spotting March, who had been waiting vigilantly outside the entrance, he waved a hand, "Don't worry, friendly here. Yet, be ready for battle as Chou Ba will be flushed out soon!"
As he was speaking, Ye Weiming started to change his clothes.
What?
You say that changing in front of a girl is indecent?
How could that be possible!?
This is a pure novel; 'Eternal Chivalry' is also a pure game.
New players, in the game setting, have novice clothes with very special abilities. When they change to other attribute equipment, their previous novice clothes are automatically covered. But when the other clothes are taken off, the novice clothes will reappear.
It's impossible to be naked!
As soon as Ye Weiming finished changing into the Flying Fish Suit, Coir Hat, and Long Leg Official Boots, a coarse swearing came from the inside of the mine, "Damn! Who's the despicable king...cough! cough! cough!"
Thick smoke, carrying the unique irritating smell of chili, had already filled the entire mine. Chou Ba's swearing had just begun, but it was immediately replaced by a vigorous coughing.
San Yue, who was standing at the entrance of the cave, felt a chill on her back, and her eyes on Ye Weiming were like looking at a monster.
Even though she was prepared, she was still somewhat unable to accept the reality when her previous speculations came true.
Too ruthless!
Too cunning!
You can even come up with such despicable and smokey tricks; are you a devil?
However, as scattered footsteps approached from the depth of the mine, Sanyue found herself far from understanding this guy's devious strategies.
"Snap!"
"Ah!" After a scream, there was an intense coughing sound.
With the Green Edge Sword in his hand, Ye Weiming's eyes lit up with excitement: "Gotcha!"
San Yue: "What did you get?"
Ye Weiming: "Animal trap."
Sanyue: ...
The animal trap is meant for hunters to catch wild animals. Using such a conspicuous large trap to deal with ordinary people is too obvious. Who would think of using it against a Martial World expert?
Ye Weiming would!
Not only did he dare to think of it, but he also pulled it off!
Think about it, the cave is filled with smoke, naturally it can somewhat block the line of sight. But this kind of smoke is not enough to blind an expert in the Martial World. However, the strong, pungent smell of the smoke is enough to make a person's nose run and eyes tear. Under such circumstances, it would be a miracle if Chou Ba could spot the trap in his path.
How on earth did he think of this method?
For a moment, Sanyue was lost in thought.
"Be careful, he's coming!"
With Ye Weiming's reminder, they saw a burly, bald, one-eyed man stumbling out from the mine. There was an animal trap on his right leg that he didn't have time to disengage. Blood was flowing from it. It was a horrifying sight!
Chou Ba (Weakened State)
Level: 25
Health: 5600/7000
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