Naming Names

Calling Him Out by Name—Fang Mo stared at the machine's screen, somewhat nervous.

He had no idea what level he would reach this time.

According to Xie Changmin, a score of 60 was passing, while a potion needed to reach at least 90% to be considered qualified.

Beep! With a sound, the machine finished its test, and data lit up on the screen.

[Name: Dragon Tiger Vitality Fluid]

[Quality: Ordinary Low Grade]

[Energy Level: 68%]

Xie Changmin looked at the data, surprise stirring in his heart, but he merely said flatly:

"Only 68%. You barely passed. You're still far from good enough!"

Yet inwardly, he was blooming with delight!

He had struck treasure!

How long had Fang Mo been studying under him? Yet he had already improved so much. Back then, Xie Changmin himself had been nowhere near this level. It had taken him half a year before he could refine something of this quality.

Fang Mo scratched his head and said:

"Yes, Teacher. I'll work twice as hard!"

Stroking his tiger-like beard, Xie Changmin said calmly, "Keep refining. This Dragon Tiger Vitality Fluid is my exclusive medicinal liquid. Once you can produce a finished product above 90%, you'll be able to eat and drink your fill just by relying on this formula!"

"Teacher, I'll study it with all my heart!"

Fang Mo nodded and hurriedly focused on preparing the medicinal liquid. There were still so many batches left; raising his proficiency by several dozen points today would be no problem.

"Good. Very good!"

"A tiny martial arts school dares to threaten our Fang Family!"

After hearing the report from the fifty-year-old woman, Hu Yuehua smashed the cup in her hand in fury.

The fifty-year-old woman frowned and said:

"Madam, Guan Lie is a peak Hua Jin martial artist. He's quite well-known in Yunyang's martial arts world. Though he's getting on in years, his Tiger Subduing Fist is still extremely domineering. He has also trained quite a few disciples, many of whom now hold positions in important departments throughout Yunyang. That's why he dares to be so arrogant!"

"This is outrageous! He's bullying us because we're not one of the Martial Arts Families, treating us like we're beneath notice!"

Hu Yuehua's face was so gloomy it seemed ready to drip water.

In today's world, martial artists reigned supreme.

Whether it was interstellar warfare or planetary colonization, martial artists were needed.

Only martial artists could rely on their powerful physiques to rapidly adapt to the climates and environments of different planets, battle powerful mutated beasts and savage alien races, and open up new worlds. That was why martial artists held such an important status.

Although the Yunyang Fang Family possessed astonishing wealth, they were not one of the Martial Arts Families.

In Yunyang, they were always pressed down a notch by the other five great martial arts clans.

The Fang Family did employ quite a few martial artists as bodyguards and enforcers, but they were generally below Hua Jin. Martial artists above Hua Jin rarely became guards for other families; at most, they would accept patronage.

That only meant they would lend a hand if the family faced a crisis. It did not mean they would risk their lives for them.

Thus, Guan Lie's single declaration that he would come to their door left Hu Yuehua unable to sit still.

Though furious, she had no solution.

If Guan Lie really came knocking with violence, the matter would blow up.

A stepmother taking action against a stepson who had already been cast out of the family would sound terrible if word got out, and there would be no way to explain it away.

In public, she had always maintained the image of a virtuous wife and loving mother. How could she allow it to be ruined?

"Aunt Sun, do you know any experts? If not, post a bounty on the Dark Web and have Guan Lie eliminated for me. What does my Fang Family lack? We have plenty of money. Is ten million enough? If not, then a hundred million!"

Her gaze settled on the elderly woman, her voice brimming with killing intent.

Aunt Sun's eyes darkened for a moment before she said:

"Madam, there's actually no need to go through so much trouble!"

"What do you have in mind?"

Hu Yuehua asked, her eyes filled with doubt.

Aunt Sun smiled faintly. "Madam, hasn't it recently been said that the Qin Family is cooperating with the Xiongying Martial Arts School? And hasn't the Xiongying Martial Arts School been challenging martial arts schools everywhere? We can start from there!"

"You mean have the Xiongying Martial Arts School challenge the Tiger Might Martial Arts School?"

"That's right!"

Hu Yuehua's eyes lit up. Delighted, she said, "How could I have forgotten about that? Aunt Sun, contact the Qin Family at once. Didn't they come looking for us a few days ago, hoping to cooperate?"

"As long as they defeat the Tiger Might Martial Arts School, we're willing to provide them with thirty million in funding!"

[Alchemy: Beginner (79/100)]

Fang Mo finished preparing all the medicinal liquids, and his proficiency rose to 79 points.

His progress had also been astonishingly fast; he could already manage without Xie Changmin's guidance!

It was just too time-consuming. He had spent the entire day in the alchemy room.

Beep beep!

He had just finished refining medicine when his phone rang.

He thought it was Yue Jian. Taking out his phone, he saw that it was actually Xu Manli.

His brows furrowed slightly. Didn't she usually send messages? Why was she calling directly?

"Manager Xu, isn't there no match today?"

"Young Master Fang, this is an unexpected situation. A fighter has specifically named you as his opponent!"

Xu Manli's clear, sweet voice came through the receiver.

"Sorry, I'm a little tired today."

Fang Mo refused outright. After refining medicine all day, he truly was somewhat exhausted.

"Young Master Fang, please, you must help us!"

Xu Manli's voice carried both pleading and seductive softness. "As long as you're willing to fight today, we can raise the payment to ten thousand. In addition, we'll provide you with ten jin of Exotic Beast Meat as compensation!"

Fang Mo was tempted upon hearing that. He happened to have run out of Exotic Beast Meat.

With a thought, he entered the Bronze Mirror within his Sea of Consciousness, where golden words appeared.

[Tiger Subduing Stance: Entering the Hall (1228/5000)]

[Tiger Subduing Fist: Elementary Mastery (967/1000)]

After this period of fighting in the ring and training like mad, both his Tiger Subduing Stance and Tiger Subduing Fist had improved at a rapid pace.

His Tiger Subduing Fist was already nearing the moment of breakthrough. He considered it—participating in tonight's match would add another twenty or thirty points.

By tomorrow, he would be able to break through!

"Alright, I'll go!"

"Thank you, Young Master Fang. Be sure to come on time tonight!"

Xu Manli's voice over the receiver was seductively sweet.

Fang Mo hung up. After quickly washing up and eating something, he headed for the Iron Stone Boxing Gym.

Just as he stepped outside, two people emerged from the rear courtyard as well.

They were Guan Lu and Chi Jing.

"Fang Mo, he's going out again?"

Seeing Fang Mo's back, Guan Lu's brows drew together slightly, displeasure showing on her face.

Chi Jing saw him too. With an indifferent expression, she said:

"Senior Sister, why bother with him? He can't train anything worthwhile anyway!"

"If he didn't live at the martial arts school, I couldn't be bothered with him either. But he does live here, and this will affect our school's reputation!"

She quickened her pace and went outside, intending to call Fang Mo back. But by the time she emerged, Fang Mo had already gotten into a taxi and gone far away.

Chi Jing hurriedly said:

"Senior Sister, forget about him. The others should already be there. We need to hurry and get a good spot. There'll be a late-stage Bright Force martial artist fighting tonight!"

Guan Lu looked at Fang Mo's departing taxi, her brows knitted as she said:

"Let's go!"

When Fang Mo arrived at Iron Stone, he saw Xu Manli again.

Xu Manli looked at Fang Mo with great curiosity.

She had practically watched him improve. He had now won eight matches in a row and had gained a little fame at Iron Stone.

He had also brought Iron Stone considerable profits, so her attitude toward him had become much friendlier.

She poured a cup of water and handed it to Fang Mo, smiling brightly as she said:

"Young Master Fang, thank you for coming. You've truly helped me solve a huge problem!"

Fang Mo took the cup and smiled faintly.

"What is my opponent's strength?"

Xu Manli picked up a document from the table and handed it over.

"Name: Mountain Breaking Claw. He cultivates Eagle Claw Skill. His punching force is about the same as yours—three hundred and fifty kilograms—but his hand techniques are extremely domineering!"

"Eagle Claw Skill?"

Fang Mo's expression froze slightly at those words. Then he looked at Xu Manli. "I don't know him. Why did he specifically name me?"

At that moment, thoughts flashed through his mind. Eagle Claw Skill... could he be from the Xiongying Martial Arts School?

Xiongying Martial Arts School had been making quite a name for itself lately, challenging many martial arts schools!

Xu Manli smiled faintly.

"Maybe they saw you fight on stage!"

"Fine! I'll take it!"

Fang Mo nodded. He also wanted to see what kind of martial art the Eagle Claw Skill was.

He wanted stronger opponents too. His recent progress had clearly begun to slow!

Xu Manli watched Fang Mo's retreating back, apology in her eyes.

Someone had indeed called him out by name, but it wasn't a competitor—it was Qin Yuanping.

Today, Qin Yuanping had once again arranged a match with Chen Yeming.

Qin Yuanping had come to reclaim his honor. Calling for Fang Mo was surely because of the grudge over the ten million he had lost before.

She had kept Fang Mo well protected before, secretly sending him away every time.

Qin Yuanping couldn't find him, so he wanted to take revenge in the ring!

She hadn't wanted Fang Mo to go on stage.

But she couldn't make that decision. This was Young Master Chen's decision!

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