Body Tempering Pill

The two figures crossed the top of the wall one after the other, plunging into another alley and pressing the attack!

The alleyway was narrow and deep, flanked by crumbling walls and piled high with debris like mountains.

Lu Tian tried to flee the moment he landed, but suddenly heard a furious shout!

"Lu Tian! Don't run!"

A streak of silver light tore through the air—actually a long iron whip that whistled with a sharp tearing sound as it lashed viciously toward Lu Tian's face!

"What?!"

Lu Tian failed to dodge in time as the whip tip arrived, striking him hard across the shoulder!

"Hiss—!"

Flesh tore and blood spattered as Lu Tian staggered and collapsed to the ground!

Li Hongye vaulted into the alley, her gaze fierce. With a snap of her wrist, the long whip whirled back and hummed through the air!

"Junior Brother, don't fight him head-on, he's gone mad!"

Gu Chang'an had already charged up, his blade light like thunder as he slashed fiercely at the back of Lu Tian's knees to force him down and attempt to cut him down!

Yet Lu Tian's hair stood on end with fury and his expression turned crazed. He clenched his teeth hard, pulled a red pill from his bosom, and tossed his head back to swallow it!

"None of you... none of you are getting out of here alive!!!"

Lu Tian roared like thunder. His Qi and blood surged wildly throughout his body, his veins bulged, and his eye sockets turned crimson. He looked like a wild beast driven berserk, and his aura spiked instantly!

"It's you! Kid, you're the one who got my brother captured, you're the one who chased me all the way here—"

"Even if I die, Lu Tian, I'm dragging you down to hell with me!!!"

Gu Chang'an's heart tightened and his pupils contracted!

"A Blood Burst Pill?!"

That was a mad secret medicine that completely burned one's potential and forced out the ultimate limit. Once swallowed, one's strength would skyrocket in a short time, but after the medicinal strength faded, the best outcome would be severe injury, and the worst would be bursting apart and dying on the spot!

He saw at a glance that Lu Tian's action meant mutual destruction.

After consuming the top-grade Blood Burst Pill, Lu Kai's physique had surged by over three hundred, reaching three hundred fifty-five.

Terrifying indeed.

Seeing this, Gu Chang'an stepped back a few paces in a hurry.

"Damn it!" Li Hongye also shouted in anger, "He's desperate!"

Amidst his roar, Lu Tian stamped his foot, cracking the ground as his figure suddenly shot forward like an explosion!

His target pointed straight at Gu Chang'an!

Gu Chang'an's heart shook, and he thought to himself:

If I don't block this blow, I really might leave my life here today...

Yet his expression remained unchanged as he crossed his steps, pushing the Flowing Wind Steps to their absolute limit. His figure became as nimble as drifting smoke to avoid the brunt of the attack!

Lu Tian pursued relentlessly, one claw tearing through the air straight toward Gu Chang'an's chest!

Right at that moment—

"Hah!!!"

Li Hongye gave a cold cry, the long whip in her hand transforming into a silver snake that lashed fiercely at Lu Tian's left arm from the flank!

Gu Chang'an also seized the exact timing in that instant, spinning around abruptly to slash out with the Mountain Shattering Saber Technique!

The blade light was like a collapsing mountain, striking Lu Tian squarely in the lower abdomen!

Bang—!

Blood splattered as Lu Tian let out an angry grunt, his figure staggering back several steps!

With wide-open, furious eyes, he locked his gaze onto Gu Chang'an and lunged forward again with a roar!

"Die—!!!"

Like a frenzied wolf, Lu Tian leaped into the air with five fingers hooked like talons, aiming straight for Gu Chang'an's throat!

With a grim expression, Gu Chang'an shifted his right foot just in time to evade Lu Tian's claw edge, countering instantly with a horizontal slash!

The blade light was like a crescent moon, its cold glare piercing as it struck Lu Tian's right arm!

"Bang!!"

Blood splattered everywhere. Upon closer look, it had merely torn through his sleeve and flesh without reaching the bone!

The amplification of this Blood Burst Pill truly was terrifying!

Sustaining only a minor injury, Lu Tian counterattacked with a smash of his elbow!

Gu Chang'an's breath hitched, but he forced himself to twist aside and dodge. The fierce wind still tore at his lapels, leaving his chest oppressed and his Qi and blood churning!

Right at that moment, Li Hongye had already rushed up!

"Unhand my junior brother!!"

The long whip swept out like raging waves smashing against a shore, delivering consecutive strikes to Lu Tian's spine!

Lu Tian emitted a muffled grunt, spun around in a rage, and threw a punch with his backhand!

"Bang!"

Li Hongye took the punch to the chest, her body flying backward to crash heavily against the stone wall of the alleyway!

Blood trickled from the corners of her lips and her body curled up. Enduring the searing pain, she still stared fixedly at Lu Tian:

"Junior... Junior Brother... be careful of him..."

"Senior Sister!!"

Gu Chang'an's mind shook violently, his killing intent surging to a boil!

At that moment, all chaotic thoughts vanished. Chill rose from the depths of his heart, and his expression turned unprecedentedly cold.

He slowly tightened his grip on the hilt, speaking in a low growl:

"Lu Tian, today you... will not leave here alive."

He no longer retreated, stamping fiercely onto the ground!

The Flowing Wind Steps erupted to their ultimate limit!

His figure swept forward, transforming into an afterimage as he rushed straight at Lu Tian!

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Lu Tian laughed and roared wildly, his red eyes burning like blood:

"Kid, you're no match for me!!"

The two clashed again in an instant, blade and claws colliding as violent winds exploded outward!

Gu Chang'an no longer fought head-on, instead using extreme footwork to restrain Lu Tian. He moved and shifted around him, delivering a heavy blow with his blade every single time he forced an opening!

The heavy might of the Mountain Shattering Saber Technique and the lightness of the Flowing Wind Steps were unexpectedly fused by him into a seamless whole.

Within seconds, three new blade scars had appeared on Lu Tian's body!

Blood poured like a torrent, yet he grew only more crazed!

"I'm going to kill you—!!"

"Come on then!!"

Gu Chang'an's eyes narrowed as his figure suddenly retreated three steps in a flash!

The next instant, he leaped forcefully into the air. His blade intent was like a mountain or a peak, gathering all his strength—

"Mountain Shattering · Peak Breaker!!!"

Roar----!

Lu Tian roared with glaring eyes, attempting to meet it head-on!

Yet the blade light was like a collapsing firmament, cleaving through the air to chop straight down at his crown!

Boom!!

Lu Tian raised both arms to parry, but failed to block the blade stance as it struck right between his shoulder and neck!

In the blink of an eye---!

Flesh and blood burst apart, his shoulder blade shattered, and half his torso was torn open. With a miserable cry, he crashed heavily to the ground!

When Gu Chang'an landed, he knelt on one knee, his face pale and chest heaving like an ox.

The surroundings fell into a dead silence.

Lu Tian's eyes were filled with unwillingness. Blood poured from his mouth and nose, leaving only a last trace of whimpering in his throat.

"Bro... Brother... I... failed you..."

"Older brother... will go... on ahead..."

Ultimately, he swallowed his final breath, dying with his eyes wide open with resentment.

Gu Chang'an stood up heavily, gazing at the corpse on the ground. His knuckles gripping the blade had turned white from exertion.

Behind him, Li Hongye also struggled to prop herself up, blood at the corner of her mouth as she managed a faint smile:

"Well done... Junior Brother."

Gu Chang'an hurried over to support her, his face filled with remorse:

"It was me... too impulsive, and I let you get hurt."

Li Hongye caught her breath and waved a hand:

"It's nothing, just a minor injury, a few days of rest and I'll be fine."

Gu Chang'an frowned, still uneasy: "But—"

"Ow!" Li Hongye rolled her eyes and said crossly, "Junior Brother, why are you so finicky now? You're acting like a woman!"

Gu Chang'an was instantly rendered speechless, unable to keep himself from glancing sideways at her as his mouth twitched.

This senior sister truly was... ferocious enough to leave one at a loss for words.

Right at that moment, the other constables arrived one after another. Seeing Lu Tian's corpse in the alley and the blood on Li Hongye, they were struck with utter shock.

"Red Wolf Lu Tian... was really killed?"

"And it was jointly executed by Brother Gu and Chief Constable Li?"

"This Red Wolf Lu Tian ran amok for so many years, and now he's finally died by our hands... It's truly satisfying!"

"..."

A moment later, the crowd sealed off the crime scene, transported the corpse back to the Martial Guard Division, and reported the merits.

When the news reached them, Division Head Wang Hao personally summoned them, publicly commending Gu Chang'an and Li Hongye and declaring that their joint slaying of the ninth-grade peak wanted criminal Lu Tian from the Most Wanted List was an illustrious battle achievement.

Following that, Wang Hao bestowed personal rewards:

"Gu Chang'an and Li Hongye shall each be granted one Body Tempering Pill to strengthen tendons and bones and elevate physique! Furthermore, you are granted three days of leave to rest and recuperate!"

Amidst the applause, Gu Chang'an felt somewhat embarrassed, turning back to glance at Li Hongye beside him.

"Senior Sister, this Body Tempering Pill... I... shouldn't I give it to you?"

Li Hongye looked at him, blinked, and scoffed with a chuckle:

"Junior Brother, I already told you not to mind it. If you say any more, I really will get angry."

Gu Chang'an had no choice but to smile helplessly; his attempt to offer flowers belonging to another Buddha had failed.

Still, this Body Tempering Pill was indeed rather precious. Even a pill of the lowest quality was worth at least two hundred taels of silver, and it was practically priceless.

Upon returning to the Sky Wind Martial Hall, Li Hongye went to tend to her injuries, while Gu Chang'an was summoned by his master, Li Tianfeng.

Li Tianfeng looked him up and down, his gaze filled with praise.

"Good lad, you truly are a little monster. In just a few days' time, your strength has shot up to the ninth-grade peak."

Gu Chang'an cupped his fists with a smile: "This disciple's meager achievements are all thanks to Master's teachings."

Yet Li Tianfeng shook his head and scolded with a laugh:

"Cut the crap. The old man has taught so many disciples, and you're the most shameless one... yet also the most promising."

With that, he instructed his wife to prepare a medicinal bath.

"You just went through a major battle, and the Qi and blood within your body are churning. It's the perfect time to use this Body Tempering Pill, soak in a medicinal bath, strengthen your body, and consolidate your cultivation."

A moment later, the medicinal broth in the wooden barrel steamed with rising mists, and the pale golden medicinal strength slowly seeped into the skin.

Gu Chang'an swallowed the Body Tempering Pill, sat cross-legged, and slowly circulated his cultivation technique. He felt a scorching heat like a spring rise from his Dantian, flowing along his meridians through all four limbs and a hundred bones while his flesh quivered and his joints emitted faint sounds.

He clenched his teeth tightly, remaining steady and motionless.

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