Bone Refinement Minor Success, Water Origin Cave!!

Fang Hong had been cultivating the entire time, while Wu Pengjing and the other two waited at Xuan Yue Inn.

Apart from the constant stream of waiters bringing medicinal broth into the room, Fang Hong's door remained tightly shut.

The sun set in the west.

By the time evening arrived, Creak~

Fang Hong's door finally opened again.

A completely transformed Fang Hong stepped out from the room.

As he appeared, an invisible pressure naturally radiated from his body, enveloping the surroundings.

This was because Fang Hong had just broken through in strength, And he had no techniques or secrets to restrain his aura.

Thus, the dense blood energy within him, mixed with his powerful presence, naturally formed a pressure.

At this moment, Fang Hong's physique hadn't changed much.

In fact, compared to when he was at the sixth layer of Great Falling Monument Hand, he had actually shrunk slightly.

But his physical strength was now several times greater than before.

His palms, though broader and thicker than an ordinary person's, were not abnormally so.

Strangely enough, When one looked closely at his seemingly thick hands, there was a hint of delicate fairness.

His somewhat stout fingers carried an eerie, slender beauty.

Great Falling Monument Hand: Perfection

Looking at the panel before him, a satisfied gleam flashed in Fang Hong's eyes.

He had cultivated Great Falling Monument Hand to the seventh layer with 100 proficiency points—the transcendent state of perfection.

And his strength realm had naturally broken through to Bone Refinement Minor Success!

How could this not be satisfying?

This cultivation session had brought him an absurd level of progress.

Relying on the heaven-defying effects of his Golden Finger, combined with the continuous supply of medicinal broth, In just over half a day, His strength had leaped directly from Flesh Refinement Mastery to Bone Refinement Minor Success!

Crossing one major realm and several minor ones!

At that moment, Seeing Fang Hong finally finish his cultivation and step out, Wu Pengjing and the other two hurried over.

"Wu Pengjing, Zhou Chengyuan, Zhang Wenbin greet you, sir!"

The three spoke respectfully, their tones polite.

Because of his cultivation technique, Fang Hong had grown tall and imposing.

Coupled with his resolute features and mature gaze, devoid of any youthful naivety, None of them realized Fang Hong was still a teenager in his teens; they all addressed him as "sir."

Moreover, their words carried a hint of nervousness and tension.

It wasn't that they lacked composure.

Aside from Town Chief Zhang, who only knew a bit of martial arts, both Wu Pengjing and Zhou Chengyuan had reached Skin Refining Mastery.

It was simply that Fang Hong's pressure was too strong, forcing them into unease.

Meanwhile, the other guests in Xuan Yue Inn, watching this scene, all wore shocked expressions.

"Elder Zhou and the others waited so long just for this man? Who is this young man?"

"Gang Leader Wu and the other two waited an entire afternoon for this youth?"

"He does have an extraordinary bearing—tall and imposing, fearsome to behold—but that shouldn't warrant all three greeting him together."

"Could he be the offspring of some great figure?"

In Xuan Yue Inn, the guests who had been watching the trio all whispered among themselves.

Their gazes at Fang Hong were filled with surprise and confusion.

"Who are you people? What do you want with me?"

Fang Hong also looked somewhat puzzled at the three people before him, who wore respectful expressions.

He didn't think they had come to him because of Scholar He's entire family being killed.

Though he still didn't know enough about this world, he could tell that these three had extraordinary bearing, and their clothes were no ordinary goods.

People like this wouldn't seek him out over a middling small landlord.

And if they were here to cause trouble, why would they speak to him with such deference?

"May I ask your honored surname, sir? Could we speak privately?"

Hearing Fang Hong's question, Zhou Chengyuan, the oldest of the three, asked respectfully.

"No need for honorifics. Fang Hong. A chat is fine."

Fang Hong sized them up again, a glint flashing in his eyes as he spoke.

Judging by their attitude, they probably weren't here to make trouble.

And with such respect, they likely wanted his help with something.

If so, that suited him.

He happened to need people of some standing to learn more about this world.

Especially news about the Martial Dao Sects.

Though he had long resolved to join a Martial Dao Sect, he was still completely in the dark about them—utterly clueless.

He didn't even know which sects were where, or which ones would be recruiting disciples soon.

These three, with their fine clothes, were clearly of no low status and should know such things.

Hearing Fang Hong's reply, all three brightened, delighted smiles flashing across their faces.

"This way, please, Mr. Fang!"

Zhou Chengyuan invited excitedly and respectfully.

Fang Hong followed them into a private room.

Before entering, Zhou Chengyuan ordered everyone cleared from the area, emptied the adjacent rooms, and forbade anyone from approaching.

Then the group began talking inside the private room.

Over ten minutes later.

Inside the room, Fang Hong sat in the seat of honor, eyes slightly narrowed, lost in thought.

Tap, tap, tap~

He drummed his fingers lightly on the table, murmuring to himself.

"Water Origin Cave..."

Fang Hong hadn't known what that place was at first.

After the three explained, he roughly understood.

Every river and lake forms from underground water veins.

Each water vein has many nodes, and caves formed at those nodes are called Water Origin Caves.

Because they sit on water vein nodes, the spiritual energy inside Water Origin Caves is extremely dense.

Not only are the caves themselves remarkable cultivation grounds, but the abundant spiritual energy also nurtures all kinds of natural treasures.

This time, the Sea Sand Gang, which controls much of the shipping on the nearby Fen River tributary, had discovered a Water Origin Cave somewhere along that tributary.

Originally, only the Sea Sand Gang knew about it. Wu Pengjing planned to keep it secret and claim the treasure site for himself.

But unfortunately, all three factions had been operating locally for years.

They had long since infiltrated each other.

So even though Wu Pengjing immediately ordered a news blackout, Zhou Chengyuan and Zhang Wenbin still learned about the Water Origin Cave.

Such a treasure site—how could they let Wu Pengjing monopolize it? They immediately demanded a share.

The problem now was that they had already sent men to try entering the Water Origin Cave.

But a Great Python at the Bone Refinement level was coiled inside.

They were no match for that python and had to retreat in defeat.

Worse, their attempt had been noticed by surrounding forces.

Though the specific details of the Water Origin Cave hadn't leaked yet, those forces now knew they had found something valuable there and hadn't secured it.

According to the news from their people, those factions have already sent their men over.

That's why they're in such a hurry.

After sensing that a suspected Bone Refinement level expert had appeared in the town, they immediately rushed over in great delight.

What these three requested was for Fang Hong to lead them into the Water Origin Cave

and help them deal with that Bone Refinement level Great Python.

After hearing them out, Fang Hong pondered for a moment before turning his gaze to the three.

Seeing Fang Hong's look, the three immediately straightened their expressions.

They knew this was the critical moment for whether the Water Origin Cave matter could succeed.

Fang Hong calmly looked at the three, then raised two fingers.

"Two questions."

"First, what exact Bone Refinement level is that Great Python at?"

"Second," Fang Hong said flatly, "what's in it for me?"