The night was cool and quiet.
Green Robe Gang branch
"Master, this person is hiding his true abilities too well."
"I don't know what the gang members below are doing, they actually said he was dead."
The strategist respectfully reported the situation to Shen Tian, and then continued:
"If I hadn't discovered that this person was the expert from that day when I was investigating the brawl at the dock, he probably would never have surfaced."
The strategist handed Shen Tian a sheet of paper containing Fang Chen's information, and then continued:
"This person seems to be quite talented. According to the information gathered by the subordinates, not long ago, he should have just been an ordinary hooligan who had never learned martial arts."
"But... in just about a month, he was able to kill Lu Jie."
Upon hearing this, Shen Tian's expression immediately turned serious.
He continued the strategist's words, saying, "About half a month later, Fang Chen actually displayed his skills in the dock brawl, directly ruining our Green Robe Gang's plans!"
"I'll kill Fang Chen! I'll kill a Three Rivers Gang!"
Shen Tian sneered.
"It's a pity that such a skilled hand is not from our Green Robe Gang."
"Since that's the case, then don't blame me for being ruthless, hehe."
The strategist beside him said, "My lord, he is, after all, in the territory of the Three Rivers Gang. If you want to kill him, you can only send a few people over. You can't make a big fuss."
There was a hint of worry in the strategist's tone.
"Fang Chen's strength was already formidable, and after all this time, he is probably much stronger than he was during the melee."
"It seems that none of the deacons in our hall can kill him."
Shen Tian nodded.
"This person is almost invincible in the Skin and Muscle Realm. Sending one of our hall's deacons there would be suicide."
"So... I plan to kill him myself!"
"I've been in this position as the head of the hall for so long, and there's nothing to do. I'm so bored."
"This person is just the right person to help me pass the time!"
Seeing that Hall Master Shen, the strategist nodded and said, "In the next few days, I will have my men gather all the relevant intelligence to make your assassination more successful!"
Shen Tian nodded in satisfaction, his face full of eagerness.
At this moment, in the Fang Family's backyard,
The moonlight was like water, silent and still.
Fang Chen assumed the starting stance of the Tiger Subduing Fist.
His movements were steady and powerful, each move and stance executed with practiced skill.
During the drill, Fang Chen seemed like a lurking tiger stretching its limbs.
The muscles, bones, skin, and membranes then trembled slightly, emitting a faint buzzing sound.
The punch was powerful, and a deep, piercing sound filled the air, like the low roar of a tiger.
He devoted himself entirely to it.
The blood and qi flowed like a river, and under the guidance of a specific boxing style, they repeatedly washed over and pounded the invisible barrier deep within the muscles and bones.
finally...
[ Tiger Subduing Fist Proficiency +2]
[ Tiger Subduing Fist (Dacheng 0/1600)]!
The moment your proficiency level increases!
It felt as if something inside Fang Chen's body was instantly ignited and penetrated!
"Buzz!!!"
A resounding clang, like the clang of metal, suddenly erupted from within his body!
"The muscles and bones resonate in unison!"
This is the intense resonance generated by the instantaneous flow of qi and blood through his bones, fascia, tendons, and major tendons!
"Finally, I've broken through to the Sinew and Bone Realm!"
Fang Chen was overjoyed.
He carefully sensed the changes in his body.
Firstly, the power level was greatly increased.
Fang Chen felt that he had reached a level of complete control over his muscles and bones.
Fang Chen slowly withdrew his fist, feeling the surging power within his body, his eyes gleaming.
"Next up is the Gale Saber Technique!"
Fang Chen focused intently.
He drew his long sword with a backhand motion; the sword reflected the cool moonlight, its surface shimmering with a luster like a cold spring.
Gale Saber Technique unleashed its power!
First time!
[ Gale Saber Technique Proficiency +2]!
A second time!
The third time, the fourth time...
Until the fifth time!
The boundaries between man, wind, and air are beginning to blur!
Fang Chen no longer deliberately waved his sword, but instead seemed to be "riding the wind".
Every movement draws in the surrounding airflow, which in turn propels and accelerates the momentum!
Where there is a thought, there is light!
"Drink!"
Fang Chen let out a clear whistle, and the long sword in his hand tore through the night sky like a silver swan!
"Waaah!"
The wind whistled, and Fang Chen finally seized the opportunity to collect the whistled wind.
[ Gale Saber Technique Proficiency +2]!
[Gale Force (Great Success 0/800)]!
Fang Chen closed his eyes, receiving the insights.
After a while, he suddenly unleashed a powerful move!
Fang Chen felt that he had a more refined control over the trajectory of the moves.
Its ability to sense and control airflow has increased dramatically! Its exit speed has also increased several notches!
Each wave of power far surpasses that of the previous ones!
"Both Martial Arts have given me a boost, and compared to other Sinew and Bone Realm, I should be much stronger!"
Fang Chen was filled with joy at his breakthrough.
After about two months, he finally reached the Second Realm of martial arts!
And,
Compared to Fang Chen Chen's joy,
This night is destined to be turbulent for some.
The alley where Wang Yanshan's body was located
A woman was crying her heart out, hysterically.
"My son!"
Some servants stood nearby, holding torches that illuminated the entire alley.
A middle-aged man stood next to the woman.
He is Wang Yanshan's father, Wang Donglai.
Wang Donglai couldn't bear to look at his son's current state, because it was just too miserable.
His entire head shattered; he was no longer recognizable as a human.
The woman then said fiercely:
"Yanshan, no matter who turned you into this, we will avenge you!"
She turned to Wang Donglai and said, "No matter how much money you spend, you must find the murderer for me!"
Wang Donglai's face showed bitterness.
He was also filled with resentment and wanted to find the murderer and tear him to pieces.
But...
Can they afford to mess with such a ruthless murderer?
Wang Yanshan was the most powerful person in their family. Now that he has been killed, who in the family can stand up for him?
Wang Donglai looked grim, his mind racing with thoughts.
"Should we use silver to hire Sinew and Bone Realm expert? How much silver would that cost..."
Our family situation has been bad lately.
Now that Wang Yanshan has died under mysterious circumstances, finding the murderer is no easy task.
If the murderer knew they were looking for him, would he have come and wiped out their entire family beforehand?
Wang Donglai suddenly felt a cold wind blow past his back and couldn't help but shiver.
"This..."
Wang Donglai thought about it for a while and finally made a decision. He said to the woman:
"This murderer is clearly not someone to be trifled with. If we go to great lengths to find him, we'll probably die at his hands very soon."
"Even if we manage to bring in the Sinew and Bone Realm expert, so what? The person who killed Yan'er was probably also at the Sinew and Bone Realm. We can't defeat them..."
The woman, her eyes red and swollen from crying, kept hitting Wang Donglai and angrily said:
"No, this is your son! How can you be so heartless!"
"You bastard, all you care about is money, you don't care about Yan'er at all! Are you saying this because you're worried about your money!"
Wang Donglai also lost his temper.
"The situation at home has been getting worse every day lately, what more do you want from me!"
"Does this person really want to provoke someone who is suspected to the Sinew and Bone Realm expert?!"
"The clothes you're wearing, the accessories you're carrying, I paid for them all! How dare you say such things! If the murderer really wiped out our entire family, let's see where you can seek justice!"
The woman kept shaking her head and said:
"Why don't we report this to the authorities?"