Intermediate Martial Art: Vajra Fist!

Seeing that the two were unmoved and things weren't developing as he expected, Li Kui had no choice but to speak up and reveal the truth.

"Brother Meng, Brother Xin, I've been wronged. I used to be someone in the apothecary.

But for the past month, my life hasn't been easy. Today, in front of you two brothers, I'll pour my heart out. Please help me, brothers."

Immediately, Li Kui told them about the conflict between him and Yang Heng, omitting the beginning and end. He only spoke about how Yang Heng had bullied him, but didn't mention what he had done to Yang Heng before.

The two had grown up with Li Kui, playing together since they were naked infants, so they naturally knew his character.

After listening to Li Kui's complaints, they cursed Yang Heng as scum, but didn't mention helping him at all.

Li Kui saw them drinking and eating on their own, cursing verbally but taking no action, and cursed these two bastards in his heart.

Eating my food, drinking my drinks, but doing nothing. Are they still the brothers they grew up with?

Though he thought this in his heart, he maintained a humble demeanor on his face.

He still needed these two for the matter with Yang Heng; he couldn't afford to offend them.

Li Kui continued, "If you two brothers help me get rid of Yang Heng, I will reward you handsomely."

"Having worked in the apothecary for years, I've learned a bit about medicinal herbs. I've gone up the mountain to collect herbs a few times and happened upon two aged Old Ginsengs. They would be perfect for invigorating blood and qi for you two brothers."

After speaking, Li Kui looked at them expectantly.

These two Old Ginsengs were old and potent, greatly beneficial to martial artists. He believed they wouldn't refuse.

The two were indeed moved, but still didn't agree.

Liu Xin showed a troubled expression and said, "Even without these two medicinal herbs, our brotherhood alone means we have an obligation to avenge you.

But it's truly unfortunate, we have urgent matters and must return to Qinghe City tomorrow. We don't have enough time to help you get rid of Yang Heng."

Zhang Meng nodded in agreement.

The three of them had grown up together, naked infants, so who didn't know the other's background?

Li Kui knew this was just an excuse. They were trying to get a higher price.

But even knowing this, he couldn't just leave. He had to satisfy their greed.

Li Kui knew very well that he couldn't deal with Yang Heng alone. It was a godsend that he had met these two skilled and familiar brothers.

He couldn't miss this opportunity.

He feared that if he waited longer, Yang Heng would become too powerful to handle. This was the best time to act.

After thinking for a moment, Li Kui raised the stakes.

"Brothers, if you are willing to help, I, your humble brother, will copy and give you a set of my family's Vajra Fist manual."

"The Vajra Fist is an Intermediate Martial Art that can be cultivated to the Iron Bone Realm. Even in your martial arts school, martial arts of this level are rarely seen, and even harder to obtain."

"With an Intermediate Martial Art as payment, you could completely hire a Blood Strengthening Realm martial artist. Its preciousness needs no further explanation; as martial artists yourselves, you surely understand its value."

Li Kui said with confidence.

This time, the two could no longer sit still. They leaped up, breathing heavily, and looked at Li Kui with excitement.

They knew Li Kui's family had a fist manual, but they thought it was just a low-level martial art. They'd be happy to get it, but wouldn't be too upset if they didn't.

But they never expected it to be an Intermediate Martial Art, capable of cultivating to the Iron Bone Realm! Its value was immeasurable!

Their martial arts school only had one martial art of this level.

For ordinary disciples like them, working their lives away for the school wouldn't grant them the chance to practice it; only becoming a direct disciple of the master would.

The martial arts they practiced could at most reach the Energy Refining Realm.

Of course, Energy Refining Realm martial artists were not weak; they held significant positions in Qinghe City.

But what martial artist didn't wish to witness the prowess of higher realms?

Now, with an Intermediate Martial Art laid out before them, they couldn't help but be excited.

Their eyes burned, their faces flushed red, and they eagerly confirmed with Li Kui.

"Is it really an Intermediate... Martial Art?"

Li Kui nodded heavily and said, "It is indeed an Intermediate Martial Art. My family records state that an ancestor cultivated to the Iron Bone Realm with this fist manual, gained great fame in Qinghe City, was known as 'Savage Vajra,' and established a vast fortune there."

"Unfortunately, later generations lacked the talent for cultivation, and the family gradually declined. To prevent outsiders from coveting the manual, they had no choice but to change their surname and move to Qingyang Town. This was a hundred years ago."

Zhang Meng and Liu Xin both showed joy, believing Li Kui's story.

This was because they had heard storytellers in tea houses recount the deeds of the Savage Vajra, and his famous technique was precisely the Vajra Fist!

"Brother Kui, I never imagined your ancestor had such renown. The Savage Vajra's name is still a legend in Qinghe City. When our master mentions Senior Savage Vajra, he speaks with great respect, often teaching us to treat his descendants with courtesy, as Senior Savage Vajra was a great benefactor to our martial arts school."

"Yes, Brother Kui. Brother Meng is right. Our master told us the same thing," Liu Xin added.

Seeing that they were now convinced of his possession of an Intermediate Martial Art, Li Kui's demeanor immediately changed. Their words became pleasant, even a little fawning.

Li Kui sneered inwardly.

From arrogance to servility, it was laughable.

At this moment, before Li Kui could speak, Liu Xin patted his chest indignantly and said, "Yang Heng is truly detestable! To insult a descendant of Senior Savage Vajra like this is unforgivable. He must be put to death a thousand times over to atone for his sins!"

Zhang Meng's face was solemn, a fierce glint in his eyes, and he nodded in agreement.

Li Kui asked, "But you still have to return to Qinghe City tomorrow. That timing..."

Liu Xin immediately overturned his previous statement and said righteously, "Although our business is urgent, the matter of Senior Savage Vajra's descendant being insulted is even bigger and more urgent. When the Pavilion Master learns of this afterward, he will not only not blame us for not returning on time, but he will also commend us."

"Wouldn't you say so, Brother Meng?"

Zhang Meng nodded heavily and said, "Yes, yes."

Li Kui understood. They were coveting the Vajra Fist in his hand, which was why they deliberately said this, to appear righteous and public-spirited.

He had no intention of exposing their true intentions.

Killing Yang Heng, thereby removing a major threat from his mind, was the top priority.

"I've been secretly monitoring Yang Heng's every move for the past month. I made indirect inquiries and learned from the counter that Yang Heng will be going to Xiahe Village to deliver medicine tomorrow afternoon.

And to return to Qingyang Town from Xiahe Village, one must pass through a small path. The surrounding vegetation is lush and suitable for hiding people, and it's rarely traveled. We can ambush him there and suddenly attack him on his return journey, catching him completely off guard."

Li Kui grinned sinisterly, a venomous glint flashing in his eyes.

The two nodded, agreeing with the plan.

Killing a pharmacy apprentice who knew no martial arts was practically a done deal, easy as pie.

They were martial artists, not far from the Blood Strengthening Realm, and they carried weapons. Dealing with an unarmed ordinary person was like using a butcher's knife to kill a chicken; it was overestimating him.