Probing!

"How is this possible?"

"That kid really joined the Lingyun Martial Arts School."

"According to the information I got, this kid has been quietly doing big things. Not only did he join the Martial Arts School, but he even reached the Entry Level of Inner Strength."

Shi Ba's face was gloomy, and his voice revealed a hint of nervousness.

He hadn't forgotten what he did with his older brother Li Sihhu to suppress that mother and son before.

Joining the Martial Arts School meant becoming a Martial Artist. He had offended a Martial Artist...

The other two also understood this, and their faces instantly turned pale.

"We're finished. Will this guy get revenge on us?"

"Entry Level Stance Practice, good heavens, isn't that an Inner Strength expert from the gang!"

The two followers spoke one after another, their words filled with fear.

The Black Scorpion Gang wasn't without experts who cultivated Inner Strength, but these experts were not someone they, mere underlings, could look down upon.

They had once had the fortune to witness the gang's experts pursuing and killing the leader of the Hungry Wolf Gang. The scene of them crushing metal and splitting rocks with every punch and kick, and beating people to death with their bare fists, was enough to make one's hair stand on end.

And now... Suddenly learning that they had offended such an expert, how could they not be afraid?

Looking at the closed house door in the distance, Shi Ba's eyes flickered, his expression shifting between anger and worry.

Who knew how shocked he was when he received this news? The seemingly weak scholar in his eyes had suddenly transformed into an Inner Strength expert.

"Brother Ba, what should we do?"

"Why don't we go to his place and apologize?"

The two followers spoke one after another, their words filled with utter panic.

The three of them had followed Li Sihhu in oppressing the common people. Although they had foreseen the possibility of the current situation, they hadn't expected this moment to arrive so quickly.

Shi Ba, staring intently at the dark doors and windows, unable to see clearly what was inside, felt fine beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

For some reason, he always felt that from the dark window, the young man was also looking at him, with eyes full of killing intent!

"No! That's not right..."

He shook his head, pulling his gaze back.

"Have you guys thought about one thing?"

Still wearing that look of shock and strangeness, Shi Ba furrowed his brows. He suddenly thought of Li Sihhu's tragic death that night.

His mind raced, and Shi Ba couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Do you guys remember how Brother Sihu died that day?"

"Big Brother Sihu?"

"Wasn't the boss assassinated by an Inner Strength expert from the Hungry Wolf Gang?"

The other two followers were confused.

Shi Ba's eyes flickered.

"Do you think this kid might be involved? Our boss died, he joined the Fist Manor, and now he's officially joined the Martial Arts School. Don't you think there's some connection?"

These two looked at each other, their faces initially showing suspicion, but the suspicion quickly faded.

"But this kid was really weak a month ago, and he only joined the Fist Manor after Brother Sihu died. Before that, he was just a brat we could handle with a flick of our wrist."

"That may be so..."

Shi Ba's brows were tightly knitted. For some reason, he felt something was wrong, especially Lin Yin's tremendous transformation during this period.

"Now, the most important thing is to figure out how we can salvage the situation. Should we just go and apologize?"

Someone said with a look of fear.

The thought of being targeted by a Martial Artist who had achieved Inner Strength made him terrified. He figured he wouldn't be able to sleep well for the next few days.

Looking at the fear and timidity on his two companions' faces, a flash of rage and ferocity crossed Shi Ba's expression.

"Apologize? If apologies were useful, what would we need knives for?"

This kind of childish trick, he scoffed at.

"Big Brother, what do you mean by that?"

The two were greatly alarmed, not understanding where Shi Ba's confidence came from.

"Don't worry, the three of us brothers will definitely be fine. Tonight...

Tonight, I'll find someone to finish this kid off. He's only just entered the Martial Arts School. You want me, Shi Ba, to kowtow and apologize? Impossible!"

The huge disparity and the fear hidden deep in his heart made Shi Ba's face contort into a ferocious expression.

"I have a method. Although the price is high, it will definitely solve the problem once and for all."

Night fell, Lingyun Fist Manor.

Lin Yin, as usual, was among the last to leave the manor.

The bustling streets of the day were deserted under the night sky. He walked through the long street outside the Fist Manor, then ducked into narrow alleys.

Lin Yin weaved through the streets and alleys, quickly arriving at the last intersection.

The alleys of Tiancong Kingdom naturally lacked the streetlights of his previous life, so they were pitch black. However, besides the narrow alleys, the moonlit streets appeared much brighter.

Looking at the block ahead, which seemed covered in silver frost, Lin Yin quickened his pace. No one liked staying in the dark.

Just as his front foot stepped out of the alley, a figure suddenly appeared at the entrance of a nearby alley not far away.

Lin Yin's light footsteps stopped abruptly.

"Junior Brother Lin..."

A call came from the darkness.

"You are..."

Lin Yin looked at the approaching person, his eyes narrowing slightly.

At this time of night, most people were at home, and very few would be out wandering.

The figure slowly emerged from the alley entrance. Moonlight brushed across his face. Seeing who it was, a solemn expression appeared on Lin Yin's slightly nervous face.

He clasped his hands into fists and bowed respectfully to the newcomer.

"Senior Brother Li, why are you here?"

Even as he spoke, Lin Yin's face showed apprehension and awkwardness, as if startled by the person's sudden appearance at his route home.

"Junior Brother, there's no need to panic. I just came from the Langshi Tavern, met a few friends, and was heading back to the Fist Manor on my way."

The newcomer flashed a perfectly timed smile and walked towards Lin Yin alone.

The pale moonlight cast shadows on his face, and his smile always seemed a bit disingenuous.

The person was none other than Li Qianjiang, whom he hadn't seen in many days!

As a disciple who had joined the manor several years prior, he had already achieved Minor Accomplishment in his Stance Practice. Normally, he would stay in the manor to temper his Qi and Blood.

Since their last meeting, Lin Yin had not seen him again.

Seeing Li Qianjiang casually walk up beside him, Lin Yin, despite showing respect on his face, inwardly tensed, quietly circulating the powerful Qi and Blood from his Vajra Stake Technique.

As they drew closer, Li Qianjiang suddenly stepped forward, patted Lin Yin's shoulder, and began to praise him.

"Others say you got into the manor through the back door, even that there was something fishy about your time learning Stance Practice. I don't think so. I believe it's all due to your diligent cultivation, Junior Brother."

Li Qianjiang's words carried praise and encouragement, seemingly not as Lin Yin had imagined.

"Thank you for your praise, Senior Brother. I am slow-witted and can only spend more effort. I dare not slack off to achieve what I have today."

Lin Yin bowed as he spoke, his words sincere.

"Alright, it's getting late. You should head home early."

Waving his hand, Li Qianjiang appeared casual. Lin Yin quickly cupped his hands in a salute and then turned to walk away quickly.

However, the moment Lin Yin turned around, a gust of wind suddenly appeared behind him. His pupils contracted sharply, and his body lunged forward like a nimble ape.

The scorching palm wind narrowly missed the back of Lin Yin's neck!