"A thousand jin of strength?"
Lu Chen's expression turned surprised upon hearing this.
He hadn't expected this little fatty to be quite sturdy. Even before cultivating, his physical body was already so powerful.
No wonder he could reach the Land Immortal realm in the future.
However, no matter how much Zhang Yanxin refused, Lu Chen naturally wouldn't agree. This was related to the counterattack mission, and there was no room for negotiation.
"First, you absolutely cannot injure me. Second, even if you do injure me, I will never report it!"
Lu Chen held up two fingers to Zhang Yanxin.
"Most importantly, do you believe I can take you down with just one move?"
Lu Chen asked with a light laugh.
"Take me down with one move? That's hilarious. If you can take me down with one move, then you'll be my boss, Zhang Yanxin, from now on. I'll do whatever you say, hit whoever you tell me to hit!"
Zhang Yanxin's face showed indignation upon hearing this.
"Oh, you mean it!"
Lu Chen's eyes lit up at his words. Taking a future Land Immortal as a subordinate wasn't a bad idea.
"Don't worry, my name is Zhang Yanxin, and my words carry weight!"
The chubby little guy patted his chest, making a thudding sound.
"Good, you have ambition. In that case, shall we have a spar?"
Lu Chen's face showed a slight smile.
Tricking a little fatty was easy.
"Let's spar if you want! Come on, let's go to the training grounds!"
Zhang Yanxin nodded and said.
The training grounds of the Anjiang Marquis Manor were immediately cleared by the young marquis, Zhang Yanxin.
Lu Chen and Zhang Yanxin stood facing each other in the training grounds.
"Who goes first?"
The little fatty asked.
"You go first. If I go first, I'm afraid you won't get a chance to make a move,"
Lu Chen shook his head and replied.
"Hmph, you're so full of yourself!"
Zhang Yanxin pouted upon hearing this, his face showing disdain.
"In that case, take this punch! Be careful."
Zhang Yanxin grunted.
He then gathered his energy in his dantian and charged at Lu Chen with the ferocity of a charging bull.
As he moved, he was like a fierce tiger descending from a mountain.
Lu Chen was somewhat surprised by this sight.
Honestly, this little fatty, not yet six years old, was quite something.
This punch had immense momentum!
As expected of a general's son!
However, it was only momentum.
In Lu Chen's eyes, Zhang Yanxin at this moment was like a tiny ant struggling to charge at him.
Lu Chen directly stood with his hands behind his back, unmoved by Zhang Yanxin's fierce and powerful punch.
Bang...
A crisp sound was heard.
Zhang Yanxin's punch landed squarely on Lu Chen's chest.
However, Lu Chen remained completely still, taking the blow.
Instead, Zhang Yanxin was sent staggering backward by the recoil of the punch.
"H-how is that possible!"
Zhang Yanxin stopped his backward retreat, panting heavily as he looked at the smiling Lu Chen, his face filled with disbelief.
"Nothing is impossible, little fatty. Watch. I'm going to make my move now, and it's a very cool one!"
Lu Chen said. He then stood still, extended his hand, and flicked his finger lightly at the little fatty, who was five meters away.
The next moment, Zhang Yanxin felt a terrifying force surge towards him.
"Ah..."
Following that, Zhang Yanxin let out a miserable scream and was sent flying over ten meters by an invisible, terrifying force, crashing to the ground. A trace of blood even trickled from the corner of his mouth.
"..."
Seeing Zhang Yanxin bleeding, Lu Chen's expression faltered, and he felt a bit embarrassed. He quickly went to Zhang Yanxin's side. He took out a Rejuvenation Pill, a gift from the Azure Emperor, from his spatial ring and put it into Zhang Yanxin's mouth.
Zhang Yanxin's pale complexion slowly regained its color.
Lu Chen swore to heaven and earth that he had only used a tiny bit of his strength.
Who knew it would still be too much for the little fatty.
Lu Chen was helpless.
The Land Immortal realm was truly too powerful.
"You. How can you be so strong!"
After taking a Rejuvenation Pill, Zhang Yanxin immediately recovered.
It had to be said that the healing effects of the Rejuvenation Pill were indeed incredibly potent.
However, at this moment, Zhang Yanxin looked at Lu Chen as if he were looking at a ghost.
"I told you, I only need one move to defeat you!"
A faint smile appeared on Lu Chen's face.
You dare to say I'm showing off?
"Boss!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yanxin didn't hesitate. He immediately knelt down with a thump in front of Lu Chen and kowtowed repeatedly.
"Boss, you are above all. Please accept my three bows. From now on, wherever you point, I will strike, without hesitation!"
"Oh, you troublesome child. Who recognizes a big brother by kowtowing? I asked you to acknowledge me as your boss, not your adoptive father."
Lu Chen chuckled helplessly at the sight and said.
"Hehehe, I was just too excited! Boss, you're amazing. You're not much older than me, and you knocked me down with just one finger!"
Zhang Yanxin stood up, scratching his head as he spoke.
Hearing this, Lu Chen couldn't help but shake his head with a smile.
Just then, a semi-transparent status panel reappeared before Lu Chen's eyes. Text slowly appeared on the panel!
[Congratulations. You have defeated Zhang Yanxin, a powerhouse at the Land Immortal realm. As your childhood companion, Zhang Yanxin is shocked by your current transformation.]
[Reverse Uprising Mission Complete. Reward: Top Assassin Organization: Underworld]
[Note: The Underworld organization currently exists in the void. With just a thought, you can summon all the assassins of the Underworld!]
Seeing the text before him, a smile appeared on Lu Chen's face.
He then turned to look at the little fatty beside him, raising an eyebrow.
"Let's go. We've finally gotten out of the palace. Let's go explore the outer city!"
"Hehehe, Boss, I was waiting for you to say that. I found a really fun place, I'll take you!"
Zhang Yanxin's face lit up with a smile as he spoke. With that, the two changed into casual clothes and left the Marquis Manor!
The outer city of the imperial capital was where ordinary citizens truly lived and worked.
Lu Chen walked through the bustling market, listening to the shouts of vendors and the chatter of the crowds. He looked at the faces of the people coming and going, a nostalgic smile appearing on his face.
This kind of commoner atmosphere, before his transmigration, he had been a part of it.
Unfortunately, after transmigrating to this fantastical world and living in the deep palace, he could no longer experience it.
From the life of a laborer in his previous life to the current life of luxury, where his every need was met, he was now a person of high status.
"Fatty, where are you taking me?"
Lu Chen bought a baked flatbread and followed the fatty, but he noticed that Zhang Yanxin was leading him to increasingly remote areas. Lu Chen felt something was amiss.
"It's a green river on the outskirts of the city, Boss. You don't know, but the fish in this river are not only plump but also incredibly stupid. You can catch them with ease. Unlike the fish in the palace streams, which are skinny and cunning, impossible to catch. I always come back empty-handed."
Zhang Yanxin's face showed an excited expression as he spoke.
"Is that so!"
Hearing this, Lu Chen's eyes lit up.
Before his transmigration, he was an avid angler, and he still enjoyed the hobby after.
However, the fish in the palace rivers were too agile, making them impossible to catch or even lure.
Therefore, upon hearing this, Lu Chen followed Zhang Yanxin to the riverbank with great interest.
However, as they moved further and further away from the crowds and arrived at a green river by the foot of a mountain in a deserted area on the outskirts of the city.
Lu Chen frowned slightly and stopped, narrowing his eyes.