**Chapter 97: Tendon and Bone Transformation**

Chapter 97: Tendon Transformation and Bone Manipulation

Thus, this person could not be allowed to stay any longer. However, the information obtained from this individual led He Song to set his sights on the infamous flower thief.

"Flower thief?"

At the notice wall of Xian City, He Song's gaze swept over the various notices, quickly spotting one about the flower thief.

The notice clearly warned the residents of Xian City to be vigilant against the flower thief who was roaming the area.

It also publicly revealed that the flower thief possessed a martial skill that allowed him to alter his appearance and physique.

Evidently, the local authorities were taking precautions against the flower thief's appearance.

After leaving the notice wall, a spark of insight flashed in He Song's eyes as he scanned the crowd before him.

Although the flower thief's ability to change his appearance and physique was ingenious, He Song believed that as long as the thief wasn't a cultivator, he wouldn't be specifically guarding against the Spirit Eye Technique.

Therefore, it was likely that the flower thief had only altered his superficial appearance rather than completely transforming his physique.

This meant that He Song could use the Spirit Eye Technique to detect any inconsistencies in the thief's body.

Of course, if the thief maintained a perfect transformation of his appearance and physique at all times, even He Song's Spirit Eye Technique would be useless.

The ideal transformation would make the thief look like a completely different person while maintaining perfect internal consistency, with no irregularities.

This was the kind of transformation technique He Song was looking for.

However, if the thief wasn't a cultivator, how could a mere martial artist guard against the Spirit Eye Technique? How could he maintain a flawless transformation at all times?

This was precisely why He Song was using the Spirit Eye Technique.

For ordinary martial artists who were unprepared, the existence of cultivators was still somewhat elusive.

Although the Great Li Dynasty had spread some awareness, few ordinary people had actually encountered cultivators, and those who had were usually at the very top of the mortal world.

With a glance around, He Song's eyes revealed a hint of disappointment.

None of the people around him showed any signs of physical inconsistency.

Since the thief wasn't here, He Song decided to continue his search. After all, with the Spirit Eye Technique, he could easily identify the flower thief if he encountered him.

Activating the Spirit Eye Technique, He Song quickly began scanning through Xian City.

One street.

Two streets.

Three streets.

One wealthy household.

Two wealthy households.

Three wealthy households.

Street after street, He Song's gaze swept over them all. One mansion after another, He Song explored them thoroughly.

As a cultivator, He Song moved at an incredible speed, able to assess dozens, even hundreds of people with a single glance.

This rapid search method was something that no ordinary constable could hope to match.

Thus, after several hours, He Song finally found his target in the backyard of a wealthy household.

The mansion was vast and exquisitely designed. Carved beams and painted rafters, upturned eaves and intricate brackets, pavilions, towers, artificial mountains, and flowing water—everything was present.

Deep, winding corridors connected various parts of the estate, and maids occasionally passed through, heading in different directions.

The target He Song had been searching for over the past few hours had now transformed into a maid, closely following behind a young lady of the house.

Standing on the roof tiles of a long corridor, He Song's gaze swept over the figure, his eyes flickering with spiritual light. He couldn't help but feel a sense of speechlessness.

The notorious flower thief, naturally a man, had transformed into a maid. With a single glance using the Spirit Eye Technique, He Song detected something amiss.

In Xian City, within the estate of a wealthy family, posing as a maid to a young lady—all these conditions pointed to one conclusion.

The flower thief!

"This is not something easy to hide. If I ever learn this technique in the future, I should only use it to change my appearance and physique, not like him."

Shaking his head, after confirming the thief's identity, He Song simply dropped down from the corridor and instantly activated Earth Escape Technique, disappearing into the ground.

Once underground, He Song found an unnoticed opportunity and, just like before when he captured the burly man, dragged the flower thief into the earth.

He then swiftly moved through the ground, soon arriving at a dark corner.

Dumping the flower thief in the corner, He Song casually pointed four times.

Four beams of spiritual light instantly pierced through the thief's wrists and ankles, crippling him instantly.

Ignoring the thief's screams, He Song reached out and retrieved a small bundle from the thief's person.

Earlier, when He Song had scanned the thief with the Spirit Eye Technique, he had detected no cultivation base, so he saw no need for further conversation.

He simply captured the thief, crippled him, and began searching him.

Opening the small bundle, He Song quickly found two books inside.

"Tendon Transformation and Bone Manipulation"

"Earth Essence Art"

As He Song's eyes scanned the titles of the two books, he couldn't help but glance down at the still-screaming flower thief, a flicker of surprise passing through his eyes.

He Song had never heard of "Tendon Transformation and Bone Manipulation," but he assumed it must be the technique that allowed the thief to change his appearance and physique.

However, the "Earth Essence Art" was something so common that it seemed to be everywhere. How could a mere flower thief have a copy of it?

"If you don't want to die, stop screaming," He Song said, frowning as he lightly scolded the flower thief.

The thief's screams immediately ceased.

"Where did you get these two manuals?" He Song asked, shaking the books in his hand.

How could an ordinary flower thief have the Earth Essence Art? He Song's previous self had only obtained a copy after becoming a cultivator, purchasing it for a single spirit stone in a cultivator's market.

"Respected Immortal, these two books were found by this humble one in a cave. I don't know if they're genuine or not. I tried cultivating them but couldn't make any progress. I had no choice but to carry them with me, hoping to gain some insight," the flower thief explained, sensing the killing intent in He Song's eyes.

Like the burly man, the flower thief had heard of the existence of immortals.

He Song's ability to drag him underground and bring him here made it clear what kind of person He Song was.

Now, with his life in someone else's hands, the thief answered whatever He Song asked.

However, even though he didn't know why He Song had captured him, the thief's eyes still darted around, as if searching for an opportunity to escape.

Listening to the flower thief's voice, He Song frowned. Since the thief had transformed into a maid, his voice was naturally feminine.

Even his screams had remained in a female voice. This made He Song somewhat uncomfortable.

"If you can't speak normally, I can cut out your tongue and teach you a lesson."

(End of Chapter)