Hong Ming Injured, Guo Family Martial Hall

He could take a bath and improve his strength at the same time, wonderful.

Twenty minutes later, Su Chen looked at the panel, his expression slightly stunned:

[Martial Arts: ... Iron Cloth Skill Fragment (Second Layer 1%)]

[Easy Mode: ... Iron Cloth Skill Fragment 0 times (Limit Ape Arm Skill + 10 portions of Qi Blood Powder/time)]

On the panel, the Iron Cloth Skill had been upgraded to the second layer, but there was an additional condition to upgrade to the next layer.

In addition to ten portions of Qi Blood Powder, he also needed to cultivate the Ape Arm Skill to the limit.

Regarding this, Su Chen just confirmed it once and didn't pay too much attention to it.

"I was originally thinking about what to spend money on to upgrade next, but now it's good, there's no need to hesitate at all. First, upgrade the Ape Arm Skill to the limit, then collect Qi Blood Powder, and then upgrade the Iron Cloth Skill as well, killing two birds with one stone."

After finishing his bath, Su Chen got up, eager to test the power of the Iron Cloth Skill that had been upgraded to the second layer.

He could vaguely feel that the strength in his palms had become a bit thicker. With a thought, the strength quickly moved in his palms.

After putting on his clothes, he came to the backyard. Su Chen struck a stone, and in the blink of an eye, the stone cracked with a ka sound.

Seeing this, Su Chen didn't stop his movements, but continued to test, testing five times in a row before exhausting the strength in his palms.

In other words, Su Chen could now use his strength five times to attack, which was four times more than before.

"If I had my current strength when I fought those two people, why would I have hesitated? I would have just slapped them to death!"

Su Chen thought to himself, because of the Iron Wire Fist and Iron Sand Palm, his strength was a bit stronger than that of ordinary Practice Force beginner martial artists.

Before, he could kill the opponent with one move by sneak attack, but now that he had more strength, he should be able to slap them to death with two slaps.

"Speaking of which, I wonder where I rank in White Stone City with my current strength."

Su Chen had such a thought, but it quickly dissipated. He shook his head and went back to his room to sleep.

In the next two days, Su Chen basically didn't go out, but stayed at home to study medicine.

He still remembered that Chu Ming had devalued his poison to nothing, so he planned to study new poisons in the next period of time.

While studying poison, Su Chen was also working on the means of using poison. He felt that the reason for his failure to poison Chu Ming last time, in addition to the poor toxicity of the poison, was also related to his superficial means of using poison.

Others poisoned people silently, but he was still using traditional poisoning methods, so it was normal to be discovered.

"Whether it's medical skills or poison skills, I have to learn them, and I have to keep up with the times, otherwise, I will be eliminated by the times."

Through two days of study, Su Chen didn't make much progress in developing poisons, but he made a lot of progress in the means of poisoning.

It couldn't be considered very superb, but he could also poison people with a flick of his sleeve, which was a great improvement.

On the third day, Su Chen continued to study in the morning, and planned to go to the Martial Hall in the afternoon.

It had been seven days since he last went to the Martial Hall, and today was exactly the eighth day, so he could receive Qi Blood Powder.

After eating, Su Chen bought some gifts, intending to give them to Hong Ming, after all, he was embarrassed to go empty-handed all the time.

When he arrived at the Martial Hall, Su Chen noticed that the atmosphere in the Martial Hall was a bit strange as soon as he entered the door. The disciples in the Martial Hall were gathered together, whispering.

Some people who knew Su Chen couldn't help but straighten their bodies when they saw him, and then greeted him: "Junior Brother Su."

Su Chen nodded and asked, "What happened?"

Hearing this, the others were obviously stunned for a moment, but when they thought that Su Chen often didn't come to the Martial Hall, one of them explained, "Junior Brother Su, you may not know, Master is injured."

"What are you all standing here for? Why aren't you cultivating?"

Just as Su Chen was about to ask, a shout rang out, and Li Mo walked over, interrupting the crowd's whispers.

When the others heard this, they scattered like startled rabbits and began to practice martial arts.

"Junior Brother Su, you're here."

Li Mo came to Su Chen, caught a glimpse of the gifts Su Chen was carrying, and was slightly stunned, then smiled.

"Senior Brother Li Mo, what exactly happened? How did Master get injured?"

Su Chen didn't explain and asked his question.

"You don't know?" Li Mo was taken aback, somewhat surprised.

Su Chen shook his head, and seeing Li Mo looking at the gifts in his hand, he explained.

"I thought you knew." Li Mo scratched his head after hearing this, "Master was injured by someone."

"Injured by someone?" Su Chen frowned.

Li Mo nodded and said, "Yes, he was injured in a martial arts competition with someone..."

From Li Mo's mouth, Su Chen learned the whole story.

Recently, the situation has become increasingly severe. News of rebels causing trouble has spread from the neighboring Yellow Stone City. Although the government has sent troops to suppress them, the rebellion has not yet been quelled.

As a result, some forces in Yellow Stone City have moved to other surrounding cities, including White Stone City.

Three days ago, a group of martial artists came to White Stone City, set up a ring, and challenged the various Martial Halls in the city.

This group of people was powerful, and many Martial Hall masters were defeated. Finally, they set their sights on the city's three top Martial Halls.

The first one they chose was Hong Family Martial Hall. The other party offered one hundred taels as a prize, asking Hong Ming to compete with him.

If Hong Ming won, he would get one hundred taels. If Hong Ming lost, they should not interfere with their opening a Martial Hall in White Stone City.

Hong Ming had no choice but to compete with the other party. He didn't expect that the other party was already an Enter Force martial artist. Hong Ming was naturally no match and was easily defeated by the other party.

"Junior Brother, you don't need to worry too much. Master's injury has improved in the past few days and will recover soon."

Seeing Su Chen's solemn expression, Li Mo comforted him.

"I'll go in and see Master first."

Su Chen didn't explain. The injury from Force was not so easy to eliminate. He said a word and turned to enter the Inner Courtyard.

Walking into the Inner Courtyard, Hong Ming leaned on a crutch, sat on a stone bench, and instructed Qin Hao in his cultivation.

His expression was serious, and his face was ruddy, indicating that the injury was not very serious, which relieved Su Chen.

"Junior Brother Su!"

Qin Hao was the first to notice Su Chen. Seeing Su Chen, he called out.

Su Chen nodded, walked up to Hong Ming, put down the gifts, and asked, "Master, are you alright?"

"What could possibly happen to me?" Hong Ming glared and said, "What are you doing bringing these things here?"

"Uh, this is to show my respect." Su Chen said with a smile.

Hearing this, Hong Ming's expression softened slightly, and he didn't dwell on it too much. Then, with a smile that wasn't quite a smile, he said, "You came to the Martial Hall, besides showing your respect, you're probably here to get medicine, right?"

Su Chen: "..."

"Alright, wait for me a moment." Hong Ming got up, leaned on his crutches and left. After a while, he walked out of the room with a package of medicine in his hand.

He handed it to Su Chen and coughed several times, saying, "Cough cough cough, take it!"

Looking at the coughing Hong Ming and the Qi Blood Powder being handed over, Su Chen's heart trembled.

He reached out and took the Qi Blood Powder, suddenly feeling that the weight of this package of Qi Blood Powder was inexplicably heavy.

"Thank you, Master." Su Chen said softly.

Hong Ming waved his hand, as if trying hard to endure something, and didn't say much.

Seeing this, Su Chen bowed and took his leave, "Master, then I'll leave first."

After speaking, Su Chen stepped away, and Hong Ming nodded.

Qin Hao, who was on the side, looked at Su Chen leaving gracefully, with a hint of envy in his eyes. He also wanted to be treated so gently by Master like Su Chen.

"What are you looking at? Continue practicing."

"Yes, Master!"

Su Chen, who had walked out of the Inner Courtyard, found Li Mo and asked, "Senior Brother Li Mo, can you tell me which force injured Master?"