"Hmph, he merely had some fortuitous opportunities in his early years and obtained a complete inheritance, that's all!"
He was wary of Chen Zhengyang not only because the man was also a Third-Rank Martial Artist,
but also because Chen Zhengyang's inheritance was clearly stronger than his Eagle Claw Technique.
That was one reason he did not dare use force against Zhengyang Martial Arts School lightly.
He stopped in his tracks and turned his sharp gaze toward Li Wuhen, his eyes filled with scrutiny and urging.
"How is the progress with the spy you arranged? Has he uncovered more of the Martial Arts School's foundations?
That Fundamental Diagram... is there any way to get it out?"
Li Wuhen's brows drew together slightly as he replied, "Father, there has... been no initiative contact from that side for quite some time.
Ever since Chen Zhengyang returned from Luoshui Village, the Martial Arts School's internal controls seem to have become even stricter, especially in the inner courtyard.
Our people do not dare act rashly, for fear of exposing themselves."
At the mention of this, a nameless rage surged within him.
The original plan had been to get close to Chen Yin and turn raw rice into cooked rice. Not only would he have been able to pry out information about the Martial Arts School,
he might even have had the chance to work from within and without. Yet just as he was about to succeed that night, Chen Zhengyang had appeared like a ghost and ruined his good deed!
Had he not reacted quickly and promptly arranged a Bitter Flesh Scheme of "sacrificing himself to save the beauty," the situation would likely have been impossible to salvage.
Black Heart Tiger heard the irritation in his voice and waved a hand.
"These underhanded schemes and