Fang Chen nodded and said:
"Thank you for your guidance, Master. I will focus on practicing martial arts and not be unrealistic!"
Hong Decheng was very satisfied with Fang Chen's attitude.
At this moment, Fang Chen continued, "Master, I hope you won't spread the news of my breakthrough yet."
Hong Decheng was slightly taken aback, but then he understood.
The tallest tree in the forest will surely be felled by the wind!
Fang Chen is young, yet he has already reached the Sinew and Bone Realm, making him a top-tier genius in Baihe County.
However, Fang Chen's natural talent is only below average. Given that he has reached his current level, some people will definitely think that he is hiding a secret, which will inevitably attract covetousness.
Hong Decheng nodded.
"Then I won't tell anyone else about your breakthrough."
Then he comforted her:
"However, you don't need to worry too much. As Viscera Realm, I, Hong Decheng, am respected even by the head of the Song Family in Baihe County."
"If anyone wants to harm you, they'd better think twice before they face retaliation from me, Hong Decheng!"
"I'll spread the word tomorrow so others will know you're my personal disciple!"
Fang Chen said gratefully, "Thank you, Master!"
Next, Hong Decheng told Fang Chen some key points about practicing the Dragon Subduing Fist.
After saying that,
Seeing that it was getting late, they let Fang Chen go back.
Fang Chen put Dragon Subduing Fist and then walked out of the Tiger Subduing Martial Arts School.
Just left the martial arts gym,
Ling Hu and his group walked towards them.
Ling Hu and Zhang Tao were also carrying a thin man on their arms.
Fang Chen immediately had a guess in his mind and asked, "Did this person catch thieves near my house?"
Ling Hu flattered, " Master Fang, you are truly a genius! Today, we increased patrols near your house, and unexpectedly, we actually caught someone!"
"You said this morning that if we caught any traitors, we would come to report to you immediately, so we came to find you!"
Fang Chen nodded approvingly.
"Well done! Did you manage to find out who he is?"
Ling Hu gave an awkward smile and shook his head.
" Master Fang, we've tried to get some information out of him along the way, but he's kept quiet and doesn't seem willing to say anything."
As he said this, the man who had been arrested glared at Fang Chen, as if to say that he would not reveal anything.
Fang Chen smiled slightly.
"No problem, just hand the person over to me. You did a good job today, go back now!"
Ling Hu and his men nodded respectfully, handed the bound man over to Fang Chen, and then quickly left.
Fang Chen led the man into a nearby alley and asked, " From the Green Robe Gang?"
The man's face showed a slight look of astonishment, as if he was surprised that Fang Chen had guessed his identity.
But he immediately realized something was wrong and quickly composed himself.
But Fang Chen caught that fleeting expression.
"Looks like it really is the Green Robe Gang..."
There were only a few people who had a grudge against him, and Fang Chen's casual bluff actually worked.
Fang Chen continued, "Did Shen Tian contact me?"
This time, the other party gritted their teeth, remained silent, and showed no change in expression.
Fang Chen wasn't in a hurry and said slowly, "Do you think I can't do anything to you if you don't talk?"
"Hehe, let's start with your fingernails. I'll pluck them off one by one. If you don't say a word, I'll pluck them all off!"
As soon as Fang Chen finished speaking, he made a move to pull out the man's fingernails.
The gaunt man's face turned deathly pale instantly, and he cried out in terror, "No! I'll talk!"
"It's Shen Tang'er! He's the one who sent me to monitor your movements! Please, please let me go! I didn't do anything! It was all Shen Tang'er's orders!"
The thin man's tone had become somewhat pleading.
Fang Chen chuckled softly.
"I thought you were tough, but unfortunately... letting you go is out of the question."
As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Chen placed his hand on the other person's head, gently twisted it, and the other person died instantly.
Fang Chen pondered in his heart,
"I should be able to kill Shen Tian now, but I can't easily infiltrate the Green Robe Gang branch he belongs to."
"The key question now is whether Shen Tian will harm my family?"
"Hopefully, after Master Hong spreads the news of his personal disciple tomorrow, Shen Tian will be more wary."
Fang Chen plans to ask Junior Brother Zhou tomorrow to find out more about Shen Tian's branch.
Let's figure out how to sneak in and kill him.
Having made up his mind, Fang Chen didn't think any further and continued walking home.
It was getting dark when Fang Chen walked through the quiet alley.
Suddenly, he sensed danger approaching from behind!
Fang Chen reacted extremely quickly, twisting his waist to the side and narrowly avoiding the vicious wind coming from behind!
A sharp gust of wind from a punch grazed past the hem of his clothes!
Fang Chen steadied himself and stared intently at the object.
From the shadows of the alley, a tall, thin, middle-aged man with a sinister expression slowly emerged.
He wore a pair of dark, Black Iron Gauntlets, his eyes fixed on Fang Chen like those of a venomous snake.
It was none other than Shen Tian, the leader of the Green Robe Gang!
"Hmph, kid, your reaction isn't slow." Shen Tian's voice was hoarse and cold.
Fang Chen's expression changed slightly, showing some surprise, but no fear whatsoever.
"Heh, so eager to kill me?! Good thing! I was just wondering how to kill you!"
The blood and Sinew and Bone Realm in his body surged instantly, emitting a deep hum, and his aura suddenly soared, like a sharp blade being drawn from its sheath.
" The Sinew and Bone Realm?!"
Shen Tian's pupils suddenly contracted, and for the first time, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
"You actually broke through?! No wonder you seemed so confident!"
The murderous intent in his eyes surged instantly.
"It seems I can't let you live any longer! Today I'll rid you of this scourge!"
Before he finished speaking, Shen Tian pushed off with his feet, causing the bluestone slabs on the ground to crack slightly, and his figure shot out like an arrow!
His fists surged with qi and blood, faintly glowing dark red, and with a shrill whistling sound that tore through the air, he aimed straight for Fang Chen's center!
Fang Chen dared not be careless. His blood and qi surged into his arms, and the power of his muscles and bones resonated fully. Without dodging or avoiding, he met the attack with a punch!
The two fists collided, like two heavy hammers striking each other, producing a dull, thunderous sound!
A shockwave suddenly exploded outwards from the two of them, kicking up dust that spread in all directions!
This head-on confrontation resulted in a drastic change in Shen Tian's expression!
Fang Chen stood rooted to the spot, completely motionless!
On the other hand, Shen Tian felt an immense force far beyond his imagination surging towards him like a tidal wave!
That power was domineering and fierce, far beyond what an ordinary early Sinew and Bone Realm could possess!
"Thump thump thump!" He was completely unable to maintain his balance and uncontrollably took three steps back!
Shen Tian felt a sharp pain and numbness in his fist arm, his blood and qi churning violently, and his face was filled with disbelief and horror!
"How is this possible?! Your power..."
Shen Tian gasped in shock.