Sister-in-law Rong, Please Rise

Chapter 11: Sister-in-law Rong, Please Get Up

Northern City Area.

Within a vast slum.

Lu Chen fled, moving at lightning speed, and plunged directly into a dilapidated temple, hiding himself.

Just as he had expected, the news of him killing those beggars and Wu the Skinflint had already spread.

The entire city was now searching for him.

Even the four city gates had been sealed shut.

There was no way for him to escape amidst the chaos now.

However, he wasn't afraid at all.

Having already done such a thing, he knew what he had to face. The biggest regret was that he still hadn't obtained a cultivation technique.

If he could obtain a profound martial skill or cultivation technique, his strength would definitely be able to advance another wave.

"It seems I'll have to continue finding ways to seek out martial arts from now on," Lu Chen mused to himself.

[Ding! Your good name has been rapidly spreading and has finally reached the first stage: Minor Fame. Reward obtained: Bronze Skin Iron Bones!]

[Bronze Skin Iron Bones: The host's physical body is immensely powerful, automatically reducing all external damage by 80%!]

A voice suddenly sounded in Lu Chen's ear.

"What? Bronze Skin Iron Bones?"

Lu Chen's eyes flashed.

The next moment, he felt his body become unlike anything before.

As if baptized by holy water, it began to change rapidly from the inside out, like a layer of golden light spreading from within his body, greatly improving his flesh and skin.

He was overjoyed, and the more he experienced it, the more he felt the power of this talent.

Automatically reducing all external damage by 80%!

What did this equate to?

If an expert of the same level attacked him, even if he stood still, the opponent wouldn't be able to harm him.

Instead, if he landed a palm strike, it would directly take the opponent's life!

Even if someone several levels higher than him attacked, with an 80% damage reduction, they might not necessarily be able to injure him.

This was simply a divine skill!

It was equivalent to the Golden Bell Shield or Iron Shirt technique, allowing him to be inherently invincible.

"Heaven truly helps me!"

Lu Chen was ecstatic. With this talent, he might be able to directly fight his way out of the city.

Even if he were surrounded by a crowd, he would have complete confidence!

Just then.

Suddenly, he heard sounds of chaotic footsteps and discussions from outside.

The tightly shut door of the dilapidated temple was pushed open.

"Sister-in-law Zhang Rong, are you serious? Was Lian'er really kidnapped by a group of beggars before? And almost harmed by them?"

"Yes, I absolutely did not say it wrong. Besides Lian'er, there were several other innocent children. If it weren't for that benefactor stepping in to save me, even I would have died there!"

"Those scoundrels deserved to be killed by the benefactor!"

"The benefactor is truly a great philanthropist. Not only did he kill those harmful beggars, but he also killed Wu the Skinflint, that bloodsucker. It's truly satisfying!" "Yes, now I just hope the benefactor doesn't get into trouble, otherwise, we would truly feel guilty."

"They're spreading rumors outside that the benefactor is possessed by demons. In my opinion, that's simply absurd. It must be those yamen runners making things up!"

Lu Chen's heart stirred. He heard a familiar voice and glanced outside suspiciously.

It's her!

The woman he had met at the beggars' den before.

She lived here?

He soon noticed that there were more than a dozen figures following the woman. There were men and women, old and young, all gaunt, wearing patched clothes, holding various tools in their hands, as if they had just finished their labor.

They put down their tools, massaged their shoulders, and then began to return to their homes to prepare things and start cooking. "Alas, this era... the price of rice has increased three times in three days. If this continues, we might not even have the strength to work. The merchants outside are all getting greedier, and after a hard day's work, we can only earn enough to barely fill half our stomachs!"

"Who's saying it isn't? Those black-hearted merchants all have backgrounds in the yamen. With Magistrate Lin Mingyuan backing them, we ordinary people can't do anything about them."

"Lin Mingyuan, that dog thief, has skimmed so much off the top. I really hope someone can deal with him."

"Keep your voice down, be careful of trouble stemming from careless words."

Someone advised.

"What are you all yelling about?"

Suddenly, a sharp shout came from outside.

Everyone's expression changed, and they quickly turned to look.

Outside the dilapidated temple gate, which had just been opened, two burly men with strong builds rushed in.

Everyone's hearts tightened, and they immediately became uneasy. "It's the Iron Scale Gang, they're here to collect their usual fees again."

"Brothers, we really haven't earned much money these past few days. Could you be lenient and wait a while longer? Once we have some money, we'll definitely pay you."

Some people, looking nervous, quickly stepped forward to speak.

"Get lost!"

Slap!

An old man, over sixty years old, was sent flying on the spot, spitting blood and nearly passing out.

"Uncle Yang San…"

Everyone's faces turned pale, and they quickly rushed over.

"You dare live in our houses without money? Do you think the Iron Scale Gang is a charity? You were late on last month's fees, and you dare to be late again this month? When the hell are you planning to pay? Are you not planning to pay at all?"

The man shouted. "Exactly. Bargaining with the Iron Scale Gang, haven't you bothered to ask around? Do you really think we're doing good deeds?"

The other man yelled.

"No, no, please be lenient again. We really don't have any money."

"Give us a few more days, and we'll definitely gather the fees…"

"Sir, please be kind, we beg you."

Everyone said, their faces full of fear.

"Scram!"

The first man suddenly roared, looking ferocious. His gaze swept around the courtyard, saying, "No money, huh? If you have no money, then give us something else to settle the debt!"

His eyes swept around erratically, and suddenly landed on the little girl from this morning. He grinned sinisterly, "This little girl is good. I'll take her to settle my Iron Scale Gang's debt!" Whoosh!

His body suddenly lunged forward like a fierce tiger.

"Child!"

Sister-in-law Zhang Rong's face was filled with terror as she quickly hugged her child.

Swish!

Slap!

A crisp cracking sound echoed, accompanied by a shrill scream.

The man who had been lunging at the little girl instantly became like a kite with a broken string, spitting blood and flying backward violently. With a bang, he smashed into the distant wall, his neck twisted 180 degrees. His body twitched, and he died a tragic death.

"Trash, those who rob children die!"

Lu Chen's voice was cold. His body seemed to appear out of nowhere, and he casually wiped his palms.

[You have killed a wicked lackey, Merit Points +5!]

Huh?

Lu Chen couldn't help but widen his eyes.

So high?

The sudden scene stunned the remaining man and everyone else in the courtyard, who couldn't believe it.

Then, the man shivered and turned to flee.

His companion was killed with just one palm strike from this person!

How was this possible?

Was this a Martial Artist?

Did these commoners know a Martial Artist?

"Trying to leave?"

Lu Chen's eyes flashed with brilliance, and he instantly lunged forward.

With such generous Merit Points, you still want to leave? What a pipe dream!

"Sir, spare me, I am from the Iron Scale Gang…"

Bang!

Ah!

A punch landed in the man's back, sending him flying out and smashing into the distance, where he died a tragic death.

[You have killed a wicked lackey, Merit Points +5!]

Another line of text appeared.

"It's him... my benefactor, it's my benefactor..."

The woman, Sister-in-law Zhang Rong, murmured, then her face lit up with emotion. She quickly grabbed her child and knelt down, saying, "Thank you, benefactor, for saving our lives again! Thank you, benefactor..."

What?

Everyone else around them changed expression.

He was that Lu Chen? The Lu Chen who killed a group of beggars and took down Wu Ji Porcelain Shop?

As everyone realized who he was, they quickly followed suit and knelt down, banging their heads on the ground as they began to express their gratitude.