Trouble with Fist Technique

Chapter 40: Trouble with Fist Techniques

After seeing Xu Ming off, Li Yi felt a vague sense of unease.

The information Xu Ming had revealed gave him a different kind of feeling. From Yang Yilong's high-priced acquisition of the Biao's corpse yesterday to his proactive coming over today to discuss fist techniques, while he claimed to be reminding Li Yi, he was actually plotting a business deal behind the scenes.

Li Yi pondered for a moment before understanding: "That Yang Yilong must have seen the Fist Print on the Biao's corpse yesterday and became interested in my fist technique. Xu Ming's visit today wasn't his own idea; it was likely Yang Yilong's instruction."

"It seems I can't come to this place anymore. I need to leave immediately to avoid trouble finding me."

With that thought, he checked his wages, confirmed everything was in order, and immediately left with his belongings.

But just as he was about to leave.

Li Yi suddenly remembered something. He turned and walked back toward Zhang Gao's room. He had promised Zhang Gao one thing: to deliver his earnings to his family.

The door was locked, and without a key, he couldn't get in.

After hesitating, Li Yi raised his fist and smashed it onto the lock.

"Bang!"

The door was forced open.

Li Yi walked in and packed up Zhang Gao's personal belongings, including the wages he had left in the room.

"Li Yi, what are you doing?" A voice suddenly rang out. It was Lu Jue, who hadn't left yet.

"Zhang Gao is dead. He died in the danger zone. Before he died, he asked me to give his things to his family, so I'm packing them up for him," Li Yi explained. "Didn't you leave already? Why are you still here?"

Lu Jue replied, "It was too late last night, so I stayed an extra day. I'm preparing to leave now. I heard about Zhang Gao's situation last night. It wasn't just him; that Spirit Medium realm cultivator, Li Tao, also died. As expected, it was the right decision for me not to get involved. If I had gone, I probably would have died too."

He felt somewhat fortunate.

Li Yi, however, said, "Who can say for sure about some things? If you don't take a gamble, you'll never change anything."

"We ordinary cultivators can't compare to your exceptional talent, Li Yi. Not only did you reach the Spirit Medium realm after your trip to the danger zone, but you also hunted a ferocious beast and earned a full twenty million. It makes people envious and jealous. I've said it before, you and we are on different paths sooner or later. Your potential is boundless, and your future achievements are limitless."

Lu Jue didn't hold back his praise and admiration for Li Yi at that moment.

He had walked through the edge of life and death and returned alone. Wasn't that skill?

"I'm leaving. What about you?" Li Yi didn't say much more and prepared to leave with his bag.

"Li Yi, you probably don't know Zhang Gao's family, right? If you trust me, give me Zhang Gao's things, and I'll help you with this matter." Lu Jue said.

Li Yi looked at him but didn't speak.

Lu Jue chuckled, "If you don't trust me, let's exchange contact information. If anything goes wrong, you can find me. How about that?"

"Okay." Li Yi didn't refuse. He added Lu Jue's contact information and left Zhang Gao's belongings.

But then, he thought better of it and took out five hundred thousand yuan, tucking it into Zhang Gao's luggage.

"After all, we knew each other, and we went through life and death together. This money is my personal contribution. I hope Zhang Gao's family can live a little better in the future. Also, if Brother Tao's family comes, please give them five hundred thousand from me as well. It's also my personal gesture."

Li Yi then thought of Brother Tao's death and felt a bit guilty. He took out another five hundred thousand yuan and handed it to Lu Jue.

Lu Jue was taken aback. "This, this isn't necessary, is it? A million yuan just like that? Their affairs have nothing to do with you, and Yang Yilong will provide compensation."

Li Yi replied, "If Brother Tao hadn't looked out for me this time, I wouldn't have made it back alive. It's just that their luck was a bit bad. I earned twenty million by hunting the Biao this time, so it's only right that I contribute some money. It's a shame I'm not wealthy, so this is all I can offer. I hope their families don't find it too little."

"Alright, I understand. I'll handle this properly," Lu Jue nodded.

"Thank you. Keep in touch if anything comes up. I need to go back and take care of my parents," Li Yi said.

"Okay, you go ahead. I'll wait here a bit longer. I expect the victims' families will be here today," Lu Jue replied.

Li Yi nodded and immediately turned to leave.

Lu Jue watched Li Yi leave, then looked at the money in his hand, and couldn't help but sigh, "Li Yi is truly a good person. He repays grudges and repays kindness. It's a good thing to know someone like him. If that Zhao Xiaoxiao knew about this, she'd probably regret it for the rest of her life."

He had proactively taken on this task because he wanted to build a connection with Li Yi.

Even just knowing him was a good thing.

Lu Jue was well aware that if he missed this opportunity today, it would likely be difficult to get to know him in the future.

At this moment, Li Yi was taking the elevator, preparing to hail a taxi to leave the An Ding District and return to the old city.

However, as the elevator descended.

Strangely, although Li Yi had clearly pressed the button for the first floor, the elevator didn't stop there. It continued to descend. He pressed the button several times, but the elevator didn't react, as if it were out of control.

"Huh?" This scene made him feel a bit strange.

But then, Li Yi realized something, and his expression instantly tensed.

The elevator wasn't broken; it was being controlled.

Ding!

As the elevator doors opened.

The elevator brought Li Yi down to the basement level.

The area was brightly lit and spacious, with a running track, wooden posts, and weightlifting equipment around it, resembling a training facility.

However, in the center of the training ground, a figure standing tall was already waiting there, as if anticipating Li Yi's arrival.

Yang Yilong!

Li Yi's gaze shifted slightly. As expected, his unease earlier was justified.

Yang Yilong had set his sights on him.

"Li Yi, hello. I apologize for inviting you here this way," Yang Yilong said calmly.

Li Yi stepped out of the elevator at that moment and smiled. "I knew it. The twenty million from yesterday wasn't going to be that easy to get. Mr. Yang, there's no one else here, so let's get straight to the point. Are you interested in my fist technique? After all, there's nothing about this poor kid that would catch Mr. Yang's eye."

"Indeed."

Yang Yilong nodded. "Your fist technique, though seemingly simple, contains the secrets of human strength. Li Yi, name your price. I want to acquire your fist technique, and I promise I won't let you suffer any loss in terms of price."

He didn't beat around the bush and stated his purpose directly.

"Mr. Yang, if I refuse to sell, will I end up like He Jun yesterday, split in half by your sword?" Li Yi shook the money box in his hand. "And you can take this money back too?"

Yang Yilong frowned and immediately said, "Li Yi, aren't you looking down on me, Yang Yilong, by saying that? Do you think I, Yang Yilong, arranged this meeting today to force a sale or to rob you? If you're not willing to negotiate, you can leave now. I won't stop you."

"My apologies, Mr. Yang. I grew up in the old city and have been poor my whole life. I've seen too many shady dealings, so I can't help but have such thoughts. I'm not doubting your character, Mr. Yang, but in this kind of atmosphere, I can't help but overthink things," Li Yi apologized.

Yang Yilong's expression softened slightly. "I understand. This meeting was also my oversight; I didn't inform you beforehand, which led to some misunderstanding. I apologize for that."

"Mr. Yang, you're too kind,"

Li Yi waved his hands repeatedly and then said, "To be honest, I'm still quite grateful to you, Mr. Yang. Not only did you give me a high-paying job, but you also bought my prey at a high price, allowing me to use this large sum of money to improve my life. Since Mr. Yang is interested in my fist technique, it would be too formal to talk about buying and selling. I can demonstrate it for you for free."

After speaking, Li Yi put down the money box, walked over, and looked around. "There should be cameras here, right?"

"After I demonstrate the fist technique, Mr. Yang can use the cameras to record my movements, then analyze and learn them repeatedly. As for how much Mr. Yang can learn, that will depend on his talent."

"Li Yi, I told you, I won't let you suffer any loss. Name your price, and we'll have a fair transaction. I'll pay for your fist technique, and then neither of us will owe the other anything," Yang Yilong said earnestly.

Li Yi, however, chuckled. "Alright, Mr. Yang, I've already earned enough money from you. Besides, the value of a fist technique is hard to define. If I set a low price, it might make people suspect you're coercing me into a sale. If I set a high price, it would make me seem ungrateful."

"So I think demonstrating it for free is better. That way, there won't be any misunderstandings."

Yang Yilong fell silent.

Meanwhile, Li Yi had already devised his plan: teach the form but not the substance, hold something back.

Master Zhao Ge had said that even a slight inaccuracy in the stance could lead to hidden injuries.

As for whether Yang Yilong had the ability to learn it all, that was up to him.

He truly was naturally wicked.