First-Rate Jianghu Expert, Killed With One Punch!

Xu Yan rode his tall horse out of the city, two large bundles hanging from the saddle. One contained precious medicinal herbs needed for cultivation, and the other, the valuable hide of a Red-Eyed Tiger.

"The Xu family's foolish young master is off to find another master."

"He looks like he's bringing heavy gifts to seek out a master."

As Xu Yan rode past, whispers followed him.

The foolish son of the richest man is going to find another master again.

For a time, it became a topic of lively discussion among the citizens of the county town.

Xu Yan dismissed these remarks with disdain; he was proud.

A bunch of frogs in a well, how could they understand the vastness of the world!

After leaving the city, Xu Yan immediately noticed the guards from his own household secretly following him. His parents must have been worried about him encountering danger while traveling and had sent guards to protect him discreetly.

These guards were too weak. With his current strength, if he encountered danger, these guards wouldn't be able to save him; they'd likely be killed in an instant.

About ten miles outside the city, Xu Yan spurred his horse on, quickly entering a forest. Using a simple trick, he managed to shake off the guards from his household.

Once he was sure no one was following him, Xu Yan turned back towards the small mountain village.

His Master disliked being disturbed, so no one could know the location of his seclusion, lest his Master's peace be disrupted.

The small town outside the mountain village was now in sight. Xu Yan planned to rest there for a while before heading into the mountains to reach the village.

Suddenly.

A figure rushed from behind, leaping into the air and landing steadily in front of his horse, blocking his path.

Xu Yan frowned. Judging by the opponent's agile movements, he was a first-rate expert in the Jianghu. It seemed the visitor was not here with good intentions.

"Heh heh, Xu family brat, I've finally found you. I won't waste words. Hand over the medicinal herbs, and I'll spare your life!"

The man blocking the path was around forty years old. His legs and arms were unusually proportioned, longer and thicker than those of an ordinary person, while his torso appeared thin and small, making him look lanky and uncoordinated.

Xu Yan, mounted on his horse, looked down at the man with contempt in his eyes. "You?"

"Seeking death!"

A cold glint flashed in the lanky man's eyes as he leaped into the air, striking towards Xu Yan's face with an open palm.

Xu Yan, still on his horse, didn't even flinch. He felt the power of the incoming palm strike but didn't take it seriously at all.

The martial artists of the Qi Kingdom, while capable of cracking stone slabs and were formidable to ordinary people, were merely practitioners of mundane martial arts to Xu Yan, who had come into contact with the true Martial Dao.

Their potential was extremely limited, and their destructive power was weak.

Although he hadn't officially entered the Martial Dao yet, his bones had already undergone five transformations, and he was not far from forging true Golden Bones.

How could his Blood Essence compare to that of a mere first-rate martial artist?

Even if he stood still and let the man hack and slash at him, Xu Yan was confident he would emerge unharmed.

Facing the lanky man's palm strike, Xu Yan let out a cold shout, "Scram!"

He raised his hand and threw a punch.

His fist collided with the man's palm.

The lanky man's eyes showed a sinister glint. With his vicious palm strike, he intended to break the Xu family brat's arm and then finish him off with another blow.

The precious herbs would be his!

These were incredibly valuable medicinal herbs that could fetch a large sum of money.

Bang!

However, as fist met palm, the lanky man's face contorted in shock. His palm strike shattered like paper, collapsing instantly. An immensely powerful force directly crushed his arm.

The momentum of the punch did not stop, hitting the lanky man directly in the chest.

Bang!

The lanky man was sent flying backward, his chest caved in, his bones shattered, his internal organs pulverized. He died on the spot.

Xu Yan felt a surge of exhilaration after killing a first-rate Jianghu expert with a single punch.

Too weak!

Like a grasshopper, he was killed with one punch.

He hadn't even used much force.

"This is the true Martial Dao!"

Xu Yan's eyes burned with fanaticism. His Golden Bones were not yet formed, and he hadn't even entered the Martial Dao, yet a first-rate expert was like paper in his hands. The difference was truly worlds apart.

"If I enter the Martial Dao, I will be invincible in the Qi Kingdom. Fighting against ten thousand soldiers alone will be no challenge!"

"Even the emperors, high and mighty as they are, what are they compared to me!"

At this moment, Xu Yan was filled with passion and fervent determination. His resolve to cultivate grew even stronger.

"I must enter the Martial Dao within a year and officially become my Master's disciple, cultivating the supreme Martial Dao!"

After killing the obstructing first-rate expert with a single punch, Xu Yan continued on his way.

"We can't let them track us. I can't ride this horse anymore; it's too easy to follow."

Xu Yan dismounted, pondering.

He glanced at the nearby mountain forest, mused for a moment, and an idea struck him.

He immediately bent down and lifted the horse.

Horse: ???

Xu Yan, carrying the horse, strode into the forest. He began to take a detour, erasing his tracks, before heading to the small mountain village to avoid being pursued.

Only after passing through the Evil Fiend Forest did he put the horse down and remount it, heading towards the village.

Xu Yan finally returned, bringing a large bundle of medicinal herbs.

What made Li Xuan even happier was the huge tiger pelt.

Judging by its vibrant colors, Li Xuan was almost certain this was the ferocious tiger from the Evil Fiend Forest!

The threat of the Evil Fiend Forest was finally eliminated, and he had avenged the villagers who had died tragically.

"Master, I killed the Red-Eyed Tiger in the Evil Fiend Forest without causing much of a stir," Xu Yan said respectfully.

"Good! Good! Well done!"

Li Xuan was delighted and praised him, quite satisfied with Xu Yan's trip.

"Master is finally pleased with my performance. I've undergone five transformations of my bones, and I'm not far from forging Golden Bones. Master must think my Bone Refining speed is good, right?"

Xu Yan was overjoyed by the praise.

"It's all thanks to Master's excellent teaching!"

Li Xuan held the tiger pelt, liking it more the longer he looked at it. This pelt was valuable and would make a fine heirloom!

This foolish disciple was quite reliable when it came to getting things done.

Thinking this, Li Xuan encouraged him, "Cultivate diligently, gain insights, and you will surely achieve success."

"Yes, Master, your disciple will never disappoint you!"

Xu Yan was extremely excited.

Seeing his excitement, Li Xuan sighed inwardly. This foolish disciple was so easy to fool; a little encouragement and he was as energetic as if he'd had a shot of adrenaline.

"Very good, I believe in you!"

Li Xuan nodded, then continued, "The weeds in the vegetable garden have grown again. Go and clear them out."

Now that his foolish disciple was back, it was time to clean up the accumulated weeds in the garden.

With someone to serve him again, his life could return to its leisurely pace.

"Huh?"

Xu Yan blinked in surprise. He had just returned, and now he had to weed?

Li Xuan put on a serious expression. "I observe that you are restless. Weeding will help you calm your mind, which is beneficial for gaining insights and for cultivation!"

"Yes, Master, your disciple understands!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yan was enlightened and felt a pang of shame. "Master often teaches me to be calm and patient, to avoid arrogance and impatience. I've become quite restless after defeating a First-rate Jianghu Expert with a single punch.

"This is truly unacceptable!

"Master has discerning eyes and saw through my restless state at a glance, asking me to weed to calm my mind and settle myself, so I can refine my bones more effectively!"

Xu Yan, who had just returned, was sent to weed. Li Xuan sighed, marveling at how easily this foolish disciple could be manipulated.

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