A Few Hundred a Month, Why Risk Your Life

Chapter 14: A Few Hundred a Month, Why Risk Your Life?

Inside the room.

Under Lu Chen's threats and coercion, Yang Tiecheng didn't dare to play any tricks and recited all the martial arts he had cultivated.

There were a total of two martial arts.

One was called [Tiger Claw Technique].

The other was called [Swallow Chasing Wind Saber].

Judging by their names, these were another two martial arts that couldn't make it to the grand stage.

And according to Yang Tiecheng, the martial arts in this world were indeed divided into levels.

From low to high, they were Unranked, Third-rate, Second-rate, First-rate, Peak, and Divine Skill! Most of the martial arts circulating in the outside world were Unranked.

Only some established martial halls or martial arts families could possess ranked martial arts.

Any ranked martial art that spread into the Jianghu would cause a huge stir and lead to countless people fighting over it.

And this did not even include Cultivation Methods.

Cultivation Methods were also divided into levels.

They were divided into five tiers: Mortal Grade, Good Grade, High Grade, Exquisite Grade, and Heavenly Grade.

The higher the level of the Cultivation Method, the more powerful the martial techniques would be when executed.

It was the same move, Black Tiger Steals the Heart, yet when some people performed it, it was earth-shattering, while for others, it was like passing gas.

This was determined by the power of the Cultivation Method.

But unfortunately!

Cultivation Methods were even rarer than ranked martial arts! Every Cultivation Method was a secret passed down within a sect or family.

By joining a family or gang and expressing loyalty, one could receive their martial technique inheritance.

However, to obtain their Cultivation Method inheritance was basically wishful thinking.

Unless one could become their true disciple.

"So that's how it is."

Lu Chen pondered.

It seemed his martial path had only just begun.

During this period, he had been frantically adding points, and the martial arts he had mastered were all Unranked.

"Do you know where in the city there are ranked martial arts or Cultivation Methods?"

Lu Chen inquired.

"This... I heard that both Canglang Martial Hall and Rising Sun Martial Hall in the city have ranked martial arts and their corresponding unique Cultivation Methods..." Yang Tiecheng stammered.

"Canglang Martial Hall?"

"Yes, there are two martial halls in the city, one is Canglang Martial Hall, and the other is Rising Sun Martial Hall. However, something happened to Canglang Martial Hall recently; the Hall Master died suddenly, leaving only a daughter. Now, the martial hall's personnel are almost scattered. Not long ago, they were recruiting experts everywhere..."

Yang Tiecheng said.

"Is that so?"

An idea surfaced in Lu Chen's mind.

He had killed the Young Hall Master of Rising Sun Martial Hall, so Rising Sun Martial Hall was definitely out of the question.

Therefore, if he wanted to obtain ranked martial arts and Cultivation Methods, he could only try Canglang Martial Hall.

"Where is this Canglang Martial Hall located?"

Lu Chen asked. "It's in an alley on Jia Street in the north of the city."

Yang Tiecheng replied.

"Alright, thank you for telling me this."

Lu Chen responded.

Bang!

A punch was thrown.

It was incredibly fast.

Before Yang Tiecheng could even react, his head was blown apart by the punch.

[You have successfully sent Yang Tiecheng to reunite with his subordinates, allowing them to gather in the underworld. Merit Points +50]

Lu Chen immediately looked at his status panel.

Name: Lu Chen
Cultivation: Second Rank (4%)
Cultivation Method: None
Martial Arts: Galloping Horse Fist (Mastered), Crimson Sand Palm (Mastered), Black Tiger Fist (Mastered), Gale Saber Technique (Mastered), Tiger Claw Technique (Novice), Swallow Chasing Wind Saber (Novice)

Talent: Convince with Virtue, Bronze Skin Iron Bones

Merit Points: 360

"Panel, add Galloping Horse Fist and Swallow Chasing Wind Saber."

Lu Chen muttered to himself.

Whoosh!

The panel before his eyes blurred again.

Vast scenes of practicing saber techniques and claw strikes flooded Lu Chen's mind. He felt disoriented, as if he had been cultivating in a secluded and tranquil space for seven to eight years.

In a blink, the illusion vanished.

Galloping Horse Fist (Mastered).

Swallow Chasing Wind Saber (Mastered). Remaining Merit Points: 240.

Instantly, his palms and body underwent changes.

His understanding of saber techniques and claw strikes in his mind deepened unprecedentedly.

It was as if he had become a martial arts master of saber and claw.

Even his cultivation had advanced from the previous Second-rate (4%) to Second-rate (60%).

"The progress only increased by 56%, not another breakthrough. It seems these Unranked martial arts, even when mastered, have limited power and can't significantly boost strength..."

Lu Chen muttered.

Cultivation Method, Ranked Martial Arts!

These two things are now top priorities!

He had to obtain them as soon as possible!

He lingered no longer, darting out of the room. Grabbing a torch, he immediately set a room ablaze. The raging flames quickly burned in the dark night.

This alarmed everyone in the slum.

Sister-in-law Zhang Rong, Zhao Dezhu, and dozens of other poor residents gathered, gazing expectantly. They saw the fire raging at the Iron Scale Gang's location from afar, their hearts trembling.

"It's on fire, it's on fire! Our benefactor said the time would come!"

Sister-in-law Zhang Rong spoke quickly.

"Don't rush yet, let's wait a bit longer. What if it's a trap..."

Someone nearby advised.

"The Iron Scale Gang is no more. Those who wish to reclaim their wages can go in and search, hahaha..."

Suddenly, a deafening roar of laughter erupted from the darkness, spreading in all directions.

After shouting, Lu Chen immediately darted away, speeding towards another direction. He had done everything he needed to do.

Now it was up to the poor residents to dare to act.

If they didn't dare, he would suffer no loss.

If they dared to act, it would undoubtedly bring him a large amount of Merit Points.

"It's our benefactor's voice! The Iron Scale Gang is destroyed?"

"Everyone, charge!"

"It's time to get our wages back, let's go!"

Zhao Dezhu, Sister-in-law Zhang Rong, and others shouted, immediately rallying their neighbors and rushing over.

Humans are social animals.

They possess a strong herd mentality.

Once a few people take the lead, the rest will have no reservations.

This was exactly the case now. With Zhao Dezhu, Sister-in-law Zhang Rong, and dozens of others leading the charge, more and more poor residents from all directions began to rush over.

Some grabbed rice.

Others carried away valuables.

Some people moved silk fabrics and cabinets.

Many others led pigs, cattle, and sheep...

They swarmed over like ants, eager to dig up the Iron Scale Gang's place.

"Hahaha, I found so much money!"

"Money, this is all our hard-earned money..."

"Everyone, don't fight over it. This is what Lord Lu Chen gave us..."

"Thank you, Lord Lu Chen..."

[You have aided thousands of impoverished people, allowing them to reclaim their due compensation. Merit Points +300]

As Lu Chen fled, a line of text suddenly appeared. He rejoiced in his heart.

It's true!

This good deed wasn't done in vain!

"What are you doing? Stop this instant!"

"You're asking for death, daring to trespass into a private residence!"

"Take them down, all of them!"

Just then, a large contingent of constables from afar was alerted and rushed over, shouting orders.

However, there were too many impoverished people.

The Iron Scale Gang also occupied a vast area, and these constables couldn't stop the crowd at all.

Moreover, as various treasures were revealed, the constables soon couldn't hold back either. Their eyes gleamed, and they rushed forward, beginning to loot amidst the chaos.

The entire Iron Scale Gang descended into utter pandemonium.

The crowd surged like carp crossing a river. Even the members of the Giant Shark Gang, who were searching for Lu Chen, rushed over directly and began to loot frantically.

At this point, anyone not grabbing money was a fool.

As for searching for Lu Chen?

What a joke!

They earned a few hundred a month; why risk their lives for it?

A perfunctory effort would suffice.

"Everyone, stop!"

BOOM!

Suddenly, a deafening roar erupted.

Like rolling thunder, it reverberated for three to four miles.

The crowd, who had been scrambling for loot in the chaos, felt their ears go numb and their hearts pound from the sound. In an instant, they all froze, every hair on their bodies standing on end, as if suddenly targeted by a fierce tiger.

Captain Guo Feng appeared, his face a mask of fury. Seeing three impoverished people still carrying out a redwood bed, a cold glint flashed in his eyes. He drew his saber and, in an instant, sliced across their necks. Blood gushed out like a fountain, thick and pungent.

The rest were struck with terror.