Nighttime Killing Intent

Chapter 47: The Night's Killing Intent

Night.

The old, dilapidated Old Town District was shrouded in darkness. The murky air was still filled with dampness and rot, but for most of the lower-class residents, it was already a decent place to find shelter.

And in one unremarkable residential building, faint, muffled explosions could be heard. At their worst, residents on floors above and below could feel the ground and walls vibrating.

Someone was unhappy.

But no one dared to complain.

Because the person causing such a commotion couldn't be considered ordinary anymore; they must be an evolved Cultivator.

Most people living here were ordinary folk. They didn't dare offend a Cultivator.

Li Yi was engrossed in his fist practice and didn't notice the commotion he was causing had affected his neighbors.

He was currently drenched in sweat, his gaze sharp. His upper body was bare, his muscles clearly defined, like a fierce, powerful Fierce Beast. With every movement, his Punch Force erupted, shattering the air and causing dust to rain down from the ceiling.

After days of relentless tempering, day and night.

Li Yi had gained a deeper understanding of Fist Technique, and through training, he could now unleash Punch Force from all parts of his body.

His legs, knees, elbows, shoulders. He could even project Force to his fingertips, snapping his fingers to create an explosion, his power penetrating three inches deep.

However, he hadn't received systematic training, nor did he have a Master to guide him. He relied solely on his own exploration and comprehension. Therefore, his fist practice was undisciplined, simply following the direction of his body's power to unleash Punch Force.

Such undisciplined Fist Technique was dangerous.

Because every move was a killing blow, it was easy to lose control and cause a death.

But Li Yi was a novice; he didn't understand these things. He only wanted to unleash the most powerful punch possible, nothing more.

"Let's rest for a bit and eat something to replenish my energy."

Suddenly.

Li Yi took a breath. He stopped his Punch Stance, wiped the sweat from his body, then picked up the Golden Nutrient Solution from the table and gulped down two large mouthfuls.

After finishing, he immediately sat down, closed his eyes to rest, and recovered his body.

With the boost from the Golden Nutrient Solution, his stamina recovered quickly, his nutrition was fully replenished, and the injuries he sustained in the dangerous zone had completely healed without leaving any hidden issues. Not only that, but his muscles became fuller, and his body grew stronger.

After only twenty minutes of rest, Li Yi felt refreshed and full of energy once more.

This was the powerful recovery ability of a Cultivator.

"I feel like I've almost figured out my Force projection technique. Now, I need to connect these movements into a unique combo. The situation last time when dealing with that Biao can't happen again," Li Yi thought to himself.

It was easy for him to unleash one burst of Punch Force, but to unleash them repeatedly required his body to adapt and adjust.

Otherwise, if one punch couldn't kill someone, and his second punch couldn't keep up, he could find himself in danger.

However, just as Li Yi was preparing to hone his Fist Technique further.

Suddenly.

His phone rang.

Li Yi glanced at it and saw it was Lu Jue, the one who had called before. Without overthinking, he answered immediately: "Hello, Lu Jue?"

On the other end, Lu Jue spoke in a hushed, serious tone: "Li Yi, don't speak yet, just listen. Just now, a very good friend of mine contacted me. He said he received a private mission. Someone is going to kill you tonight, and they're arriving soon."

"Li Yi, I don't know who you might have offended, but you're in grave danger tonight. If you believe me, run quickly. It's best to leave this city. I can't help you with anything, I can only warn you. That's all, I'm hanging up."

Lu Jue's voice was urgent. He hung up after speaking.

Receiving such news suddenly, Li Yi was stunned.

Someone wanted to kill him?

How could that be?

He practiced alone at home, lived in peace, and hadn't offended anyone.

Could it be that Yang Yilong?

No.

Impossible. Yang Yilong got the Fist Technique. He's probably still studying it now. Before he fully masters the Fist Technique, there's no reason for him to kill me.

Wait.

Suddenly.

A thought struck Li Yi.

"Could it be Old Crow and his gang? If they found out I hunted a Biao, they might suspect I have a Mysterious Artifact. And one Mysterious Artifact is enough for them to take a desperate risk and openly kill someone in the Old Town District."

Realizing this, Li Yi's heart began to pound.

Was his previous worry about to become reality?

Leave!

This was the first thought that flashed through Li Yi's mind.

But soon, his gaze fell upon his parents, who were still in the Medical Pod in the bedroom, and he immediately stopped.

His parents would be left alone, who would take care of them?

What if he just left and they took his parents hostage?

"No, I can't leave."

Li Yi's eyes glowed faintly in the dim living room, and a surge of ferocity welled up in his heart. "Old Crow is a Cultivator, and so am I. They want my life, and I want theirs now."

"If they dare to come tonight, I'll make sure they don't leave."

At this moment, he clenched his fists, making up his mind.

However, just then.

Li Yi's ears twitched as he heard faint footsteps in the hallway outside the door. It sounded like someone was coming upstairs.

Normally, he wouldn't pay attention, as he wasn't the only resident in the building, and footsteps were common.

But these footsteps were too light, far below the sound of an ordinary person, and wouldn't be noticed unless one was listening intently.

This meant the person coming upstairs was deliberately trying to be quiet.

And not only that.

Li Yi suddenly looked towards the window, where he heard the sound of something climbing outside.

"Have they come already?" He took a deep breath, then picked up the golden Nutrient Solution on the table and drank it in one gulp.

Fighting was exhausting, and Li Yi needed to eat first.

Ding dong! Ding dong!

Then.

The doorbell rang.

A stranger's voice came from outside the door, "Is this Mr. Li Yi's home? There's a package for you, please sign for it."

A delivery this late at night?

They needed a more believable excuse.

Li Yi was already standing by the door, motionless, holding his breath.

If they weren't Cultivators in the Spirit Medium Realm, they wouldn't be able to sense him through the door.

"They're not trying to ambush me with a delivery excuse, they want to confirm if I'm home before making their move. And it looks like they'll come in to investigate whether I respond or not. Also, it seems there are Cultivators climbing up the wall outside the window," Li Yi's mind was exceptionally clear now, he thought to himself.

"So, I'm surrounded?"

"In that case, I'll strike first."

Li Yi's eyes flickered as he looked down at his hands.

His hands trembled inexplicably.

Had his body already realized he was going to kill someone today?

Was it excitement or fear?

Ding dong, ding dong!

The doorbell continued to ring, more urgently now.

"Li Yi, is Mr. Li at home?"

At this moment, outside the door, a Cultivator who had opened the Spirit Medium Realm held a knife in one hand and pressed the doorbell with the other. He stood in the dim hallway, his eyes gleaming with a fierce light.

Beside him were two more accomplices in the Spirit Medium Realm.

Their eyes also glowed, staring intently at the door.

As soon as Li Yi dared to open it, they would immediately use Witness, causing Li Yi to fall into a brief daze, and then they would strike together, completing the mission instantly.

Ding dong, ding dong~!

The doorbell rang again.

The Cultivator knocking frowned, "Is the intel wrong? Is Li Yi not home?"

However, at this very moment.

"Boom!"

The old entrance door suddenly let out a loud bang, a hole exploding in it, and a fist shot out instantly, lunging straight for the Cultivator standing at the door.

"Huh?"

The Cultivator holding the weapon reacted instinctively. His eyes narrowed sharply, and he subconsciously took a step back.

But it was too late.

The fist moved a few more inches, smashing directly into the man's face.

A terrifying Punch Force erupted.

Accompanied by the sound of breaking bones, the fist embedded itself deeply into the Cultivator's face, almost piercing his entire head.

Blood began to gush out, and his body twitched unnaturally.

The cultivator instantly lost consciousness, falling straight to the ground, completely still.

Outside the door, the other two cultivators were stunned by this sudden turn of events.

"Li Yi, you're really home," a low growl suddenly came from a corner inside the house.

The figure behind the door seemed to be drawn by this voice, immediately retracted his fist, and then quickly retreated.

Accompanied by the sound of shattering glass.

Several figures burst directly through the window.

The one in the lead was Old Crow, who had crossed paths with Li Yi a month ago.