To vent his anger and ensure Shopkeeper Chen would not rest easy even in death, Yang Heng revealed his true face while Shopkeeper Chen still had his last breath left, letting him see it.
"Shopkeeper, long time no see. Do you still recognize me?"
Yang Heng bent down and whispered into Shopkeeper Chen's ear, turning his face toward him with a cold sneer.
Shopkeeper Chen stared wide-eyed, his face filled with shock. He froze, having never expected this.
The one fighting him was actually Yang Heng!
How was that possible???
How could it be Yang Heng???
He tremblingly pointed at Yang Heng, his face blank with astonishment. His eyes remained fixed on Yang Heng's face, filled with endless confusion.
"Ah..."
Suddenly, he let out a scream and spat a mouthful of bloody froth. He jerked upright, his expression twisted in agony, clutching his bright-red heart exposed to the air. Then he died stiffly, never making another sound.
Seeing that Shopkeeper Chen had truly stopped breathing, Yang Heng let out a long breath and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with his sleeve. A huge stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.
After all, this was his first time fighting a Blood Strengthening Realm martial artist. Moreover, his opponent was in the middle stage of Blood Strengthening, with cultivation a notch above his own, richer combat experience, and an exceptionally cunning style. Shopkeeper Chen's martial arts were also fairly comprehensive; his footwork and palm techniques complemented each other perfectly, and his moves were vicious. One careless mistake could have gotten Yang Heng caught, placed at a disadvantage, gravely injured, and ultimately killed by his hand.
Fortunately, Yang Heng had the Marrow Cleansing Pearl with him, and his qi and blood recovered far faster than Shopkeeper Chen's. In the