I Also Want to Practice Martial Arts

On the other side, Chen Han was examining the sachet in his hand, pondering what kind of trinket it might be.

Chen Han had fished this out from Wu Duan's belongings. At the time, he had assumed it was merely an ornament, but a single sniff near his nose had quickly dispelled that notion.

The scent was incredibly refreshing; a light whiff felt like a spring breeze brushing against his face. His entire spirit and energy seemed to sharpen, and his mind felt clearer than ever.

Chen Han was certain this was no ordinary object; at the very least, it wasn't something crafted from common flowers or herbs.

Along with it were a hundred-tael banknote and a few pieces of broken silver, which were hardly worth mentioning.

Wu Duan's asking price for a hit was never low, starting at a hundred taels of silver; in his daily life, this hundred taels was likely just his pocket money for meals.

As for his true savings, no one but him likely knew where they were hidden.

Chen Han had no intention of searching for them. Even if he did, he certainly wouldn't find them, and he might end up losing more than he gained.

Chen Han tucked the sachet against his chest, where he could still catch the scent without it being discovered by others.

Wu Duan's death was a major event, and by that day, the entire city was in an uproar.

The powerful and wealthy figures in the city were deeply annoyed; Wu Duan had been highly capable and primarily served their interests.

His death was bound to have an impact on the businesses of these elites.

The Black Mountain Gang was even more humiliated and enraged, publicly declaring that anyone who could provide relevant clues would be rewarded with a hundred taels of silver.

Many were green with envy at the offer, but a portion of them dared not believe it. The Black Mountain Gang's reputation was well-known, and they feared that if they truly provided information, their entire family might be wiped out that very night.

Chen Han, naturally, felt no fear. He had always been a lone wolf; who could possibly know anything about his affairs?

Another day of training passed. <strong>[Mountain Breaking Fist (Proficient) 30/500]</strong>

The sun set behind the mountains, painting the horizon in shades of crimson.

Chen Han finished his training. He was bare-chested, sweat sliding down his sturdy muscles. His physique was well-proportioned—neither fat nor thin—making one wonder if it had been sculpted by hand.

"Big Brother."

At that moment, Shen Yue's voice drifted over. Chen Han looked back, and sure enough, the graceful Shen Yue was walking toward him.

However, there was someone else beside her. The girl's beautiful and elegant features left a deep impression on Chen Han. After a quick mental turn, he recalled that she was the junior sister who had come to ask for his guidance a few days ago, only to be dismissed by him with a single word. He had heard she was considered the "flower" of the clan.

Shen Yue had been staying with the Chen Family for some time now and had naturally made friends, forming her own small circle.

This young girl, who was about her age, was one of her close friends.

Chen Han only remembered that she was a member of the clan, but he couldn't recall her name.

"Yue'er, who is this..."

Chen Han did not want to have too much interaction with people who had nothing to do with him, but since his little sister was present, he had to maintain basic courtesy; he didn't want her to pick up bad habits.

"This is a sister I met at the academy, her name is Chen Huaiyu. She's the true flower of our clan, and she practices martial arts too. She's actually your junior sister, Big Brother," Shen Yue introduced.

"Ah, so it is Junior Sister Chen. I didn't recognize you for a moment, my apologies."

"It is no matter, Senior Brother. You are focused on your training, so it is only natural you wouldn't know who I am."

Chen Huaiyu wore a smile, but inwardly she felt nothing but disdain. This senior brother was so fierce to me the other day, she thought, but now that Shen Yue is here, he's suddenly so polite. What a two-faced person.

"Yue'er, did you come looking for me because you needed something?"

Shen Yue pouted. "What? Can't I come to see Big Brother unless I need something? Or do you think of me as a burden who only seeks you out when there's trouble?"

Chen Han gave a dry laugh. "That's certainly not it."

The two chatted and laughed, leaving Chen Huaiyu to watch in a daze. She couldn't help but think once more that this senior brother really treated people differently depending on who they were.

"Actually, Big Brother, I did come to you for a reason."

Shen Yue's expression turned serious.

"I want to learn martial arts!"

Chen Han was stunned, unable to react for a moment.

"Hold on. You're still so young; you should be focusing on your studies. Why learn martial arts? Besides, you are a girl. It's not just about talent; you need to find a martial art that actually suits you."

Li Muyun had previously asked him about learning martial arts as well, but at the time, Chen Han only knew the Mountain Breaking Fist, which was hardly suitable for a slender, curvaceous woman.

If she were determined to learn, she would have to look elsewhere.

Now, however, there was an opportunity. The Chen Family was wealthy and powerful; naturally, they possessed other martial arts besides the Mountain Breaking Fist.

Chen Han continued, hoping to discourage his little sister, who didn't know the gravity of what she was asking. "During your training, you will have to endure more hardship than the boys. It's not as simple as just saying the words."

"Huaiyu has already told me all of this, and I have thought it over carefully."

Shen Yue looked Chen Han straight in the eyes, her gaze filled with determination. "I still want to learn."

Chen Han thought to himself that things were looking bad. His little sister had grown up; she had her own personality and ideas, and once she made a decision, she could be quite stubborn.

Chen Han took a long look at the young girl, then scanned her up and down to see if she was truly suited for martial arts.

But after looking for a long time, he couldn't tell a thing—he didn't know how to measure talent.

Still, Shen Yue must have already had someone in the clan check for her, or she wouldn't have come to him with such resolve to state her case.

Thinking of the life-or-death battle awaiting him tonight, Chen Han decided to give her an answer right now.

"I don't object to you learning martial arts, but since you have chosen this path, you must see it through to the end. Do not give up halfway. Can you promise me that?"

Shen Yue didn't even hesitate, replying, "I promise you."

"From now on, do not provoke others unless they provoke you. You must be cautious in your words and deeds and never stir up trouble. Can you promise that?"

"I promise."

Seeing his little sister so resolute, Chen Han couldn't help but smile with relief. "Very well. Since you are so insistent, then have it your way. Leave the matter of silver to your brother; you can go to my old shack to retrieve it when the time comes."

With that final sentence, Chen Han was leaving behind a contingency plan in case he met with an accident.

If he were to die tonight, the silver he had scavenged from corpses would be enough to support Shen Yue's martial arts training for quite some time; if everything went smoothly, reaching the Dark Force realm would be no problem at all.

Shen Muyun knew where the silver was hidden. She was a kind-hearted woman, and since she was part of the Chen Family, she wouldn't keep it all for herself.

As Chen Han spoke, his eyes flickered, and his expression shifted slightly.

When it comes to life and death, who can truly remain indifferent?

Shen Yue noticed Chen Han's abnormality and asked with concern, "Big Brother, what is wrong? Has something happened?"

Chen Han regained his calm demeanor. "What could possibly happen? Alright, your brother has other matters to attend to outside the estate, so I am leaving now."

Shen Yue watched the direction in which Chen Han departed, her gaze filled with worry as she wondered what he was thinking.

"I always feel like my big brother is hiding so many things from me."

"Is he?"

That night, Chen Han arrived at the Black Market once again.

After stepping off the boat, he stopped in his tracks, drawing a puzzled look from the short-statured Wang Yue.

Before finding Qing Xue, there was still one problem he had to address...