Situation Reverses, Lin Mo Gains the Upper Hand

Chapter 38: The Situation Reverses, Lin Mo Gains the Upper Hand

Chapter 38: The Situation Reverses, Lin Mo Gains the Upper Hand

"Wait..."

"The Inspector is talking about Junior Brother?"

Xu Changfeng and Yang Yun were struck by lightning. They looked up at the Inspector, but for a long time, they couldn't utter a single word.

"Is there another Martial Artist named Lin Mo in Changhe County?" Xu Changfeng asked in a low voice. Yang Yun shook his head.

The remaining group of Martial Artists erupted, whispering among themselves.

"Who is this Lin Mo?" someone asked around.

"I don't know, I've never heard such a name. Perhaps he's from out of town?" someone guessed.

Wang Haiqiao stared intently at Yang Yun and let out a long laugh, "Master Yang, this is one of your disciples."

With such an obvious hint, Yang Yun finally showed his composure. He stood up leisurely and simply cupped his hands.

"My disciple Lin Mo is untalented. Thank you for the Inspector's high regard."

After all, he was only a registered disciple, so Lin Mo didn't leave a particularly deep impression on Yang Yun. When others asked curiously, he simply brushed them off.

This time, they had managed to catch the White Lotus Sect's tail, meaning each of them would get a share of the spoils. At least they hadn't run for nothing. They were all discussing it.

"Everyone, please be quiet. I will now issue Prefecture City warrants."

Wang Haiqiao's expression was solemn, his deep gaze sweeping over every Martial Artist present. "Currently, the Martial Artists belonging to the Zhao Family Grain Store and the Qianjin Escort Agency have all fled. To prevent any connection with the White Lotus Sect, you are now ordered to lead your teams in pursuit. A reward of thirty taels will be given for capturing a First Level Martial Artist, three hundred taels for a Second Level Martial Artist, and over three thousand taels for a Third Stage Practitioner. If you can capture the leaders of the Zhao Family Grain Store and the Qianjin Escort Agency, and if any related clues are found, you will be granted a minor merit!"

Everyone looked at each other and cupped their fists in salute.

Even though these two families had been established in Changhe County for a long time, their collusion with the White Lotus Sect and their treacherous intentions were enough to warrant the extermination of their entire clans multiple times over.

In less than a day, the once-dominant Zhao Family Grain Store and Qianjin Escort Agency, and anyone associated with those names, had become like rats scurrying across the street.

The grain store's business was quickly absorbed by smaller grain stores in other counties or within Changhe County itself. The same happened to the Qianjin Escort Agency.

On the same day, Yang Yun and the others also returned to Changhe County. On one hand, it was to recuperate and adjust, and on the other, to prevent any counterattacks from these remnants.

In the small courtyard with stone walls, many apprentices dispersed to rest after their training. Lin Mo also returned to his own small courtyard to practice and cultivate.

Thanks to the Golden Silk Soft Armor he wore in yesterday's battle, he hadn't sustained any serious injuries. It was mostly due to excessive loss of Blood Essence and exhaustion.

Lin Mo moved nimbly among the wooden stakes of varying heights, his ape-like figure becoming increasingly proficient in his footwork and fist techniques.

With every punch, he began to try adjusting his breathing rhythm, incorporating the 'Great Jade Ape Breathing Technique'. The effect was significant.

With a single punch, both the speed and power of his strikes had increased by at least two layers...

For him, who was stuck at First Stage Perfected, this was a significant improvement achieved through his own efforts, without external aid.

After performing a set of White Ape Eight Section Fist, combined with the breathing technique, he successfully executed about fifty to sixty percent of his strikes, and this was during training.

"If this were a real fight, the success rate would probably be halved. If I could combine the breathing technique with one or two out of ten punches, that would be good..."

Lin Mo paused his boxing, his clothes completely soaked. He stepped off the wooden stake and leaned against it to rest.

He knew in his heart that such results wouldn't be of much help in actual combat. He still hadn't grasped the breathing technique, and there was a long way to go.

However, today was only his fifth day practicing the breathing technique. Lin Mo roughly estimated that in another three to five days, he should be able to grasp the basics of the breathing technique and integrate it into actual combat.

If others knew about this progress, they would be astonished by his comprehension and talent.

"Once I master the breathing technique and become proficient, I'll upgrade my Destiny."

Once his Destiny was improved, his Blood Essence would fluctuate, and the breathing technique he had finally gotten used to would be affected. It was better to strike while the iron was hot and master it first.

Lin Mo made a simple plan in his heart.

After a short period of training, a familiar voice came from outside the door.

"Junior Brother, you've caused quite a stir in Changhe County this time! You've made Senior Brother so envious!"

Before he could be seen, his hearty laughter entered through the door. Xu Changfeng strode in, looking at Lin Mo with a smile. "Junior Brother, tidy yourself up quickly and come with me to see Master. Later, all the Martial Artists from our Changhe Martial Arts School will have to go to the Martial Arts School Headquarters to receive orders."

"Yes, Senior Brother Xu." Lin Mo wiped the sweat from his forehead, moved quickly, and turned back into his room to change into a clean blue robe.

As late autumn deepened, the chill grew. However, with Lin Mo's First Stage Perfected Blood Essence, he could easily regulate his body temperature with it, feeling warm all over and keeping his muscles in optimal condition.

He followed Xu Changfeng to the headquarters of the Changhe Martial Arts School and paid his respects to Martial Master Yang Yun.

The so-called Changhe Martial Arts School headquarters was merely the largest Martial Arts School residence in Changhe County. It was also where the three Martial Masters most frequently resided, and where their personal disciples often lived and trained.

As for Xu Changfeng, because the senior disciples were not in the county and were mostly traveling in the Prefecture City area, and also because he was on duty in the Prefecture City, he had moved out of the Martial Arts School residence and rented a small courtyard separately.

"Master." Lin Mo stepped into the hall and cupped his fists to greet the white-bearded old man sitting at the head of the table. "May I ask why Master summoned me?"

Yang Yun took a sip of hot tea, his eyes scanning Lin Mo. Surprise gradually appeared on his face. He slowly explained, "Firstly, it is naturally for your great contribution in apprehending the White Lotus Sect remnants. Even the Prefecture City Inspector has highly praised you. As your master, I naturally cannot fall short. You will be given a good task later as one of the rewards for this achievement."

He paused and continued, "Secondly, I see that your Blood Essence has progressed rapidly, yet your foundation is extremely solid. Your physique seems to have undergone another change... Come forward, let me feel your bones."

The moment had finally come!

With his root bone altered, the earth-shattering change of his [Bee Waist Ape Back] couldn't be hidden from even a half-step Martial Master like Li Erlang, let alone this genuine old Martial Master.

However, with Li Erlang's precedent, he had some experience dealing with such situations, and Lin Mo calmly stepped forward.

Yang Yun extended his large-knuckled palm, tapping his back and pressing his shoulder blades. The more he felt Lin Mo's bones, the brighter his eyes became.

It was as if he had discovered a treasure!

"Your root bone has undergone such a change! It seems even superior to your Senior Brother Xu Changfeng!"

Lin Mo naturally had some understanding of Xu Changfeng's situation. His senior brother had a cyan Destiny above his head, which, barring any surprises, was also a type of root bone.

However, Lin Mo didn't have the habit of digging into things, so he had never checked it.

He hadn't expected his root bone to be even better than his senior brother's!