Yuanhu Mountain Villa

As Wu Yuan fully unleashed the Tiger Leopard Bone Refining Technique, he felt his body constantly transforming, his bones and sinews aching, his muscles sore and itchy.

This was due to the astonishing speed of his body's growth.

The energy contained within the liquid he had consumed was also rapidly depleting.

"What kind of Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure is in the green jade bottle? It contains such pure energy! And it's easy to absorb, truly miraculous!" Wu Yuan marveled. "Such pure energy, combined with the Tiger Leopard Bone Refining Technique, is simply the best match."

Even the purest energy needs to be absorbable by the body.

If it cannot be absorbed, and the energy is too pure and immense, it will not only be unhelpful but harmful!

It's like someone who cannot tolerate tonics; over-supplementing can even be fatal.

Therefore, Wu Yuan didn't dare to take the undiluted liquid at first, only daring to drink a small portion of the diluted solution, being very cautious.

As it turned out, his caution was justified!

If he had taken the undiluted liquid directly, even if Wu Yuan could barely digest it, more than half of its efficacy would have been wasted.

"The current dilution level is still some distance from my body's tolerance limit," Wu Yuan smiled.

He walked to the side steps, picked up the large basin of water that faintly shimmered purple, and tilted his head back, drinking large gulps.

Though it looked unrestrained, not a single drop was wasted.

He drank one-third of the basin in one go. As soon as it entered his stomach, a massive amount of energy erupted.

This precious Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure was ten times better than a Body Tempering Pill!

Wu Yuan did not want to waste a single bit and continued to cultivate the Tiger Leopard Bone Refining Technique.

"This body has powerful genes and an astonishingly high upper limit. When I was previously cultivating the Tiger Leopard Bone Refining Technique, I was always struggling with insufficient energy supply."

"Now, I can cultivate madly," Wu Yuan was immersed in it.

This clear feeling of one's own continuous strengthening can be intoxicating, making one unable to extricate themselves.

In reality.

The Central Land World, vast and boundless, with a long history of Martial Dao inheritance, has some Martial Dao sacred sects with secret arts similar to the Tiger Leopard Bone Refining Technique and the Dragon Marrow Cleansing Technique. Even if the effect is not as good, the gap would not be too large.

Even if a sect were to fully supply them, Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures like 'Ancient Immortal Dew' would not be lacking.

However, whether it's the cultivation technique, secret manual, or Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure.

The most important thing is the person!

To truly master these secret arts and manuals is difficult even for a Martial Dao Grandmaster, let alone a youth just beginning to touch upon the Martial Dao? How many can achieve it during the prime age of physical development?

Moreover, Even if they manage to achieve it with great effort, how many can possess the Grandmaster's consciousness that Wu Yuan has? How many can achieve such fine control over their bodies?

...In less than two days.

Wu Yuan's activities consisted of cultivation, sleeping, and—feeding pigs and horses!

In the middle of the courtyard.

"Hoo!" Wu Yuan swung his arm.

"Boom!" He threw a punch, swift as lightning, striking the air. The air crackled faintly, enough to make one's expression change.

"My single-arm punching power should have reached twenty-four thousand jin now." Wu Yuan retracted his fist, a smile appearing at the corner of his lips. "In just two days, I've increased my strength by about four thousand jin, haha!"

Twenty-four thousand jin of strength! Pure physical prowess!

It did not contain any combat skills.

In the Central Land World, twenty thousand jin of strength is the minimum threshold for a Fifth-Rank Martial Artist, also known as a Third-class Expert.

On average, one out of a thousand people can become a Third-class Expert.

If placed in his previous life's human Federation? The terrifying strength Wu Yuan possessed now was typically something a Martial Dao Grandmaster could achieve, representing the limit of human life.

"Life in the Central Land World has more perfect genes, far surpassing my previous life."

"Even so, becoming a Proficient Expert at twenty years old is considered an elite among the younger generation in major Martial Dao sects," Wu Yuan had chatted with his Martial Arts Academy teacher and knew this information.

A Proficient Expert at fourteen years old?

It's hard to describe them with just the word 'genius'.

"This is just pure physical strength. What about the Triple Extreme Strength for explosive power?" Wu Yuan clenched his fist, his arm muscles bulging, veins protruding terrifyingly. His periosteum connected with his spine, which undulated like a great dragon, instantly mobilizing the strength of his entire body's bones and sinews.

Gathering and unifying!

"Bang!" He threw out a punch, three layers of force stacking instantly, like a cannonball fired from its barrel. The air was violently compressed, erupting with a terrifying sharp whistling sound!

One punch.

Exceeding seventy thousand jin of immense power!

Martial Dao Ninth-Rank Classification: Second-Rank Martial Artist, with single-arm punching power of one hundred thousand jin, capable of splitting mountains and shattering rocks, known as a 'Top Expert'.

In the deep hall of the General's Mansion, it was as solemn and grim as a military camp.

Bang!

The dull thud of a heavy object hitting the ground.

"Rebel! Rebel!" General Xu's roaring voice, transmitted through the closed doors and windows, reached the courtyard outside the main hall.

His personal guards stood far from the courtyard, their expressions indifferent as they scanned their surroundings, vigilant against any approach.

Inside the hall, the place was a mess.

"Father, your son knows his mistake!" the cold, dark-robed youth knelt on the ground, a clear bloody handprint on his face.

He was the eldest son of the Xu Manor, 'Xu Yuanjie'.

"Don't call me father. I don't dare to have a son like you. You are my father," General Xu, usually composed, was furious.

Xu Yuanhan lowered his head, filled with terror.

"I ask you, didn't I tell you not to meddle in this matter! Why did you let Li Ye of the Fierce Tiger Gang bother the Wu Clan?" General Xu roared.

Xu Yuanjie dared not speak.

"Speak!" General Xu glared at him.

"Your... your son thought that since sixth brother couldn't enter Cloud Martial Hall, this five thousand taels of silver should naturally be recovered from the Wu Clan," Xu Yuanjie stammered.

"Even if you wanted to recover it, why did you let the Fierce Tiger Gang do it?" General Xu stared intently at Xu Yuanjie.

It was as if he wanted to devour his own son alive.

"Your son thought that since the Wu Clan was so uncooperative, they deserved a lesson..." Xu Yuanjie's voice grew quieter, then suddenly said, "But Father, your son really didn't let the Fierce Tiger Gang kill anyone from the Wu Clan, your son really didn't!"

"You didn't?"

General Xu grew even angrier, suddenly smashing a celadon vase on the desk to the ground, roaring, "What do you think the Fierce Tiger Gang is? They are a pack of jackals who treat human lives like weeds! I can't even fully control them."

"How can you think Li Ye and the others would completely obey you?"

"Naive! Ignorant!"

"I think you just want to completely ruin your sixth brother, and ruin my Xu Clan, before you're satisfied," General Xu grew more and more enraged as he thought about it.

He suddenly grabbed his official seal, intending to smash it fiercely at Xu Yuanjie.

With his terrifying strength, if it hit, it could very well take Xu Yuanjie's life.

"Father!" Xu Yuanjie's eyes were filled with terror. He never imagined that this matter would anger his father so much.

"General, calm down! Calm down!" The burly man beside him, 'Liu Ye', finally reached out and stopped General Xu.

At the same time.

Liu Ye quickly said, "Young Master, why aren't you leaving?"

"Thank you, Uncle Liu." Xu Yuanjie, as if granted amnesty, scrambled out of the hall.

"Lock this brat up in the military prison for me. No one is to release him without my orders," General Xu roared.

"Yes!" Two guards outside the hall received the order and quickly caught up with Xu Yuanjie.

Inside the hall.

It finally became quiet.

"Hoo!" General Xu took a deep breath before looking at Liu Ye, "Liu Ye, I lost my composure. I'm incompetent at raising my son, and I've made a fool of myself in front of you."

"General, please calm your anger," Liu Ye said in a low voice. "While Young Master's actions were reckless, his intentions were good."

"His intentions were good? He's just too stupid! Too focused on petty gains!" General Xu's eyes were filled with disappointment.

Liu Ye had no further comment.

"General, according to what the two leaders of the Fierce Tiger Gang we captured said, Young Master did not inform the Fierce Tiger Gang of the specific reason," Liu Ye spoke.

"Does it matter?" General Xu shook his head. "How shrewd is Wu Qiming? Wouldn't he guess that the Xu Manor is behind this?"

"My informant hidden in the Prefect's Mansion has already sent word. The Wu Clan has agreed to jointly file a complaint!"

"Moreover, that young fellow Wu Yuan's strength has improved rapidly. It's said he already has the strength of a Martial Master."

"A Martial Master at fourteen? How many years has it been since someone like that appeared in Li City?"

"Only one of the disciples recruited by Cloud Martial Hall this year can compare to him."

General Xu shook his head slightly. "Once the Wu Clan files a complaint, Jiang Dongque will definitely support them fully. Facing a genius like Wu Yuan, the Sects won't stand idly by, and the Inspection Hall will definitely come to investigate."

"Then what should we do?" Liu Ye's expression also changed upon hearing the words 'Inspection Hall'.

"If it weren't for this scoundrel's meddling, the Wu Clan filing a complaint wouldn't be a big problem. But that third leader of the Fierce Tiger Gang fell into Jiang Dongque's hands. He knows quite a lot," General Xu's eyes were cold.

"This subordinate understands," Liu Ye nodded slightly. "This third leader will die of 'unaccustomed to the climate' in prison."

General Xu nodded with satisfaction, his anger lessened.

"What about the Wu Clan?" Liu Ye asked again.

"They were already forced into injustice by me. This time, Wu Qiming almost died, and the Wu Clan suffered many casualties. I fear they are filled with rage towards me. Coupled with Jiang Dongque's instigation, reconciliation is impossible. Besides, if we tried to reconcile, would you believe us?" General Xu's eyes were cold.

Liu Ye couldn't help but shake his head.

With the Fierce Tiger Gang incident, the two sides no longer had a foundation of trust.

"Moreover, Wu Yuan has exceptional talent. Even if a reconciliation were possible, once he grows up, who knows if he won't seek revenge?" General Xu shook his head. "The risk is too great; I don't want to gamble."

"Then?" Liu Ye hesitated.

"We'll find an opportunity to deal with Wu Yuan first. Once Wu Yuan is dead, we'll kill Wu Qiming directly," General Xu said coldly. "By then, everyone involved will be dead, leaving no witnesses. With only the evidence Jiang Dongque has of me contacting the Fierce Tiger Gang, I'll at most be recalled to the Sect."

"With my Teacher, I'll still have a chance to make a comeback."

Liu Ye couldn't help but nod.

Others might not know, but he was aware that Xu Shouyi's Teacher was one of the Sect's decision-makers.

"This time."

"Although we haven't found the identity of that mysterious spearman yet," General Xu continued, "he flattened the Fierce Tiger Gang. Fortune and misfortune are intertwined; he has resolved a major hidden danger for me."

"Right."

Liu Ye nodded, a hint of lingering fear on his face. "Who would have thought Yang Long was hiding so deeply and was actually someone from Yuanhu Mountain Villa?"

"I only found the letters exchanged between Yang Hu and Yuanhu Mountain Villa after thoroughly searching the entire main stronghold."

Yuanhu Mountain Villa was one of Jiangzhou's six major powers.

Although weaker than Hengyun Sect, it still governed over a thousand li of territory, with a population of twenty million and numerous Martial Dao experts.

"Yuanhu Mountain Villa and our Hengyun Sect are allies in opposing Great Jin, making them half-allies. Yet, they planted a spy in the heartland of our Hengyun Sect. There must be a reason," General Xu said slowly.

"If we can uncover the cause and effect before the Sect intervenes, we might not only be free of guilt but even earn merit."