Setting the Stage

[The crowd marveled at your martial arts]

[Experience +166]

Chen Feng: "..."

I haven't even moved yet.

He had just sensed Liu Hong's Qi Blood level and intended to tank a blow to test his own body's strength.

The result...

Was unsatisfactory.

He hadn't tested anything at all.

Liu Hong's eyes widened in disbelief.

"How, how is this possible!"

Chen Feng brushed some sawdust off his shoulder and said calmly:

"Your purity is too low."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Feng stepped forward and threw a simple, ordinary palm strike at Liu Hong.

He had even deliberately refrained from using the Five Elements Fist.

Liu Hong held half a wooden stick.

He was greatly alarmed.

He discovered in terror that Chen Feng's speed was incredibly fast, and he couldn't dodge at all!

"Ugh!..."

A heavy force struck Liu Hong's chest.

Liu Hong felt as if he had been hit by an ox, his entire body's bones felt like they were about to fall apart.

Bang!

Amidst the crowd's exclamations.

Liu Hong flew backward.

And fell off the Arena.

Instantly, the entire venue fell silent...

Until Yang Huaiyuan voiced his inner confusion: "Uncle Zhang, Uncle Yu, when did our escort agency's duels become turn-based?"

Escort Leader Yu's mouth twitched.

He had expected Chen Feng to win easily.

But he hadn't expected him to win this easily.

The match ended in one move.

Hearing Yang Huaiyuan's question, Yu Hengchuan remembered he was the referee and quickly stood up to announce Chen Feng's victory.

The escort guards applauded and cheered.

"He's handsome, but why is his Hardening skill so formidable? I definitely couldn't withstand that staff strike, but look at him, he's like nothing happened."

"What's this guy's background? I remember Liu Hong is a Martial Artist, how was he taken down with just one punch?"

"I remember his name is Chen Feng."

"...Amazing!"

While praising him, the crowd was mostly shocked.

This victory was almost a complete crush, too stunning.

No matter how weak Liu Hong was, he was a genuine Martial Artist, a being that even dozens of ordinary people couldn't defeat.

The Blood Qi threshold, once crossed, was crossed. There was no faking it.

Therefore, no one questioned his legitimacy.

...Except Chen Feng.

Because a mechanical voice sounded in his ear:

[You have gained some practical combat experience]

[Experience +11]

Chen Feng: "..."

This little bit is worse than doing two sets of punches.

"Liu Hong!"

A friend of Liu Hong's, realizing what happened belatedly, shouted and quickly ran to Liu Hong's side to check on him.

Fortunately, there was no serious injury.

He just fainted.

Seeing someone lifting Liu Hong, Chen Feng was stunned. He remembered he had held back just now?

How did the person faint?

Could it be that he broke through too quickly and hadn't fully adapted yet? Was his control over his strength still lacking?

Chen Feng became serious.

This wouldn't do. It seemed he needed to find time to practice punching more.

What Chen Feng didn't know was.

Liu Hong was actually still awake. Apart from a little pain, he was fine.

However...

He didn't want to face all of this...

After Liu Hong was carried away, the number of escorts was settled, with Chen Feng joining Zhang Biao Tou's team.

The rest of the onlookers dispersed, going back to whatever they were doing.

Chen Feng got off the stage and walked towards Escort Leader Yu.

Yang Huaiyuan nodded at Chen Feng, considering it a greeting.

He had heard his father mention before that Uncle Zhou had taken in a new disciple, and this was their first meeting.

Chen Feng also got to size up the young man before him.

Yang Huaiyuan wore a Black Martial Robe, his posture was upright, and he exuded an air of martial prowess.

His bright eyes sparkled, his gaze sharp as an eagle's, as if he could see through everything.

He looked no more than twenty years old, slightly older than Chen Feng.

"This person is very strong."

A thought flashed through Chen Feng's mind.

The aura faintly emanating from Yang Huaiyuan was something he had only felt from his Senior Brothers.

The group walked side by side further in.

They returned to the place where they first met Zhang Biao Tou.

"Well done, worthy of being Master Zhou's direct disciple."

Escort Leader Yu chuckled, his words full of affirmation. He then turned to Zhang Biao Tou beside him and said:

"Chen Feng is yours now. What do you say, is he good enough?"

Zhang Biao Tou nodded repeatedly.

"Good enough, more than good enough. The team is in need of such a fierce person."

Yang Huaiyuan asked curiously:

"Uncle Zhang, are you about to go on an escort mission?"

"Yes, the Cheng Family's Cargo Escort."

Yang Huaiyuan pondered for a moment, then requested to take his leave.

"I still need to report some matters to my father, so I won't stay long."

He looked at Chen Feng and said:

"I apologize for not being able to entertain you properly."

"Not at all, not at all."

Chen Feng quickly returned the courtesy.

After he left, Zhang Biao Tou smiled and said to Chen Feng:

"My name is Zhang Jinsong. If you don't mind, you can just call me Uncle Zhang."

Escort Leader Yu quickly interrupted:

"I call him Junior Brother, and you want him to call you Uncle? What, trying to outrank me in seniority?"

Zhang Biao Tou laughed heartily:

"We each call each other as we please. Doesn't Huaiyuan also call you Uncle Yu? If you count it that way, you're even the same generation as Master Zhou."

Seeing that he couldn't win the argument with his friend, Escort Leader Yu waved his hand and stopped dwelling on it.

"I also have some things to attend to. Teach Chen Feng the details of escort missions properly. You've got a good seedling here, make sure you handle him well."

"That goes without saying."

Zhang Biao Tou (he) said he understood.

Then Escort Leader Yu (he) said to Chen Feng (he):

"Chen Feng (he), you'll follow Old Zhang (he) this trip. The order he has is a big one, with extremely high profits."

"If it weren't for fear of accidents, he wouldn't be willing to share the money with more people."

"Yes," Chen Feng (he) replied.

"In short, you two discuss it. I'll be going now."

With that, Escort Leader Yu (he) turned and left.

"Uncle Zhang (he)..."

Chen Feng (he) called out respectfully.

Zhang Jinsong (he) looked at the young man before him and felt genuine admiration. Capable and polite.

It was hard not to like him.

Zhang Biao Tou (he) said kindly:

"Chen Feng (he), follow me. I'll introduce you to the other escorts who are departing together first."

Under Zhang Biao Tou's (he) introduction, Chen Feng (he) greeted everyone one by one.

After getting acquainted.

Chen Feng (he) realized the importance of this escort mission. Everyone present was a Martial Artist, at least in the Blood Refining Realm.

Except for Chen Feng (he), they were all experienced escorts.

There wasn't a single apprentice.

Furthermore, Zhang Jinsong (he), a Bone Forging Realm expert, was present.

This kind of personnel configuration was almost the most elite in Changwei Escort Agency.

The Cheng Family (they) must have paid a hefty price.

Although Chen Feng (he) was a newcomer.

Upon learning that Chen Feng (he) was a Personal Disciple of Dragon Walk Martial Arts School, everyone clearly showed joy.

It wasn't because they wanted to curry favor with Chen Feng (he).

The reason was actually very simple--

Generally speaking, the greater the reputation of an escort.

The more secure the escort mission.

For example, Chen Feng's Third Senior Brother, Lu Jinghong.

Unless some mountain bandit had a screw loose, they would dare to rob his escort. They would usually run as far away as possible.

Fearing they'd be wiped out as a consequence.

Moreover, Lu Jinghong had a peculiar hobby.

He liked to disguise himself as an ordinary escort within the caravan, appearing unremarkable.

Then, when enemies attacked the escort, he would leap out and plunder them clean.

Thus making a huge profit.

As a result, the escort safety rate of Changwei Escort Agency significantly increased.

Many escorts praised Lu Jinghong to the skies.

Listening to everyone recounting the legendary deeds of Third Senior Brother one after another.

Chen Feng's understanding of Senior Brother Lu became more complete.

It seemed his Third Senior Brother was not only wealthy but also quite...

eccentric.