Po Jun

Hearing Qin Yang say that, Li Tong felt relieved.

He cleared his throat. "Worthy nephew, how do you plan to deal with the Twin Snake Gang's territory?"

"The Twin Snake Gang's territory... I haven't thought it through for now."

"But since Uncle Li brought it up, you must have something in mind."

Qin Yang was not lying. The Twin Snake Gang did nothing but oppress the common people, murder, and commit arson.

He had no interest in such things.

"Guild Leader Luo of the White River Gang wants to swallow up the Twin Snake Gang's territory. He asked me to serve as an intermediary and sound you out."

Li Tong spoke bluntly.

"I've heard of the White River Gang. It seems to be a gang formed by dock laborers themselves. Can't they survive at the docks anymore?"

Qin Yang took a sip of tea.

"Recently, the authorities and noble families have intended to suppress the White River Gang. It seems they no longer allow gang forces to exist at the docks."

"They can only find a way to seek new territory and leave that troublesome place by the docks."

Li Tong sighed faintly.

Linjiang City had the North River running through it. Water transport flourished, and merchant ships were plentiful.

This caused many people to eye that area greedily.

Originally, the White River Gang could still drink a mouthful of soup at the docks.

But lately, it seemed someone wanted to make sure they could not even swallow the soup.

"The White River Gang..."

Qin Yang lightly tapped his teacup with his fingers, considering it.

Seeing Qin Yang like this, Li Tong knew there was hope.

"Worthy nephew, Guild Leader Luo said that after they take over the territory, they are willing to invite you to become an Offering. You can take twenty percent of the monthly dividends. What do you think?"

Li Tong said softly.

"Thirty percent... I want thirty percent."

Qin Yang said calmly.

"Then I'll go back and discuss it with him."

Li Tong nodded lightly.

As long as there was room for discussion, it was fine. What he feared most was there being no room to negotiate.

After chatting a while longer, Li Tong took Li Baling and bade farewell.

After leaving Qin Manor,

Li Baling muttered, "Father, business is business. Why did you bring me along? I couldn't get a word in."

Li Tong shot Li Baling a glance. "You know the gap between you now, don't you? Qin Yang is already the head of his household. I hear he is even a Blood Moving Martial Artist."

"You two grew up playing together. Why can't you learn from him?"

Li Baling rolled his eyes. "I don't even know how this kid Qin Yang suddenly got his head screwed on straight. No, it should be that he became a different person."

"I barely recognize him anymore."

Li Tong snorted coldly. "Stop talking so much nonsense. When we get back, I'll hire a boxing master for you. Practice your fists properly!"

"Damn it." Li Baling wailed.

"Young Master, there is still no news from the master."

"At present, we only know that he left Nanxing City..."

Not long after Li Tong and his son left, Qin Yang was about to return to his room to cultivate when Qian Hai hurried in.

"Then he disappeared somewhere along the road after returning. Hire a few more Jianghu wanderers to investigate. There should be some clues."

Qin Yang pondered.

"Alright. Also, everything recovered from the Twin Snake Gang's headquarters has been sold. Including the banknotes found earlier, it comes to over five thousand taels of silver."

Qian Hai reported.

"Mm. Just have the Accounting Room tally it properly."

Qin Yang did not care much.

"Uncle Qian, I want to learn another weapon skill and a body-tempering martial art."

"Where do you think I should look for these two martial arts?"

Qin Dongsheng had only left behind the family's inherited Azure Wave Blood Transference Method.

Qin Yang could only find other martial arts himself.

"Let's not discuss the body-tempering martial art first. That depends on what weapon Young Master wishes to learn."

Qian Hai asked.

"I want to learn the saber."

Qin Yang had naturally thought it through long ago.

"That will be easy. I know a second-rate saber technique."

"No... Young Master, you didn't specifically say you wanted to learn the saber because you knew I knew saber techniques, did you?"

Qian Hai came to his senses.

This Qin Yang was setting his sights on him.

"Uncle Qian, I truly want to learn the saber."

"Besides, you do not want all the skills you possess to be lost, do you?"

Qin Yang grinned.

He had originally planned to fleece Qian Hai anyway.

"Forget it. I can't be bothered to argue with you."

"The saber technique I cultivate is called the Po Jun Saber Technique. It was likely created by a general who had fought long on the battlefield. Later, it fell into the mortal world, and by a twist of fate, I obtained it."

"Unfortunately, my meridians were destroyed, cutting off my chance of entering the Blood Transference Realm. I was never able to bring out this saber technique's true might."

"Perhaps in your hands, it can flourish and grow."

Uncle Qian sighed softly.

"There's no perhaps about it. It will definitely flourish and grow."

Qin Yang was brimming with confidence.

"Then come with me. I'll teach you the Po Jun Saber Technique right now."

Qian Hai said in a deep voice.

The two came to the Martial Arts Courtyard.

Qian Hai casually selected an iron saber for Qin Yang.

"Young Master, do you know what matters most in saber practice?"

Qian Hai first asked Qin Yang a question.

"Speed and explosive power?"

Holding the iron saber, Qin Yang casually swung it several times.

His strength was great enough that he directly stirred up a howl of wind.

"No. Ruthlessness."

"To practice the saber, you must be ruthless enough."

"Only when the heart is ruthless can the saber be ruthless."

Qian Hai's expression was solemn.

Qin Yang also put away his playful grin and listened earnestly.

Qian Hai treated Qin Yang as his own disciple as well. He did not hoard his knowledge like a broom kept hidden away, but taught Qin Yang everything he knew.

The Po Jun Saber Technique was, after all, a battlefield saber technique. Its moves were straightforward and direct, requiring powerful explosive force and stamina to unleash its greatest might.

Qin Yang met both requirements perfectly.

The perfected Arhat Fist gave him considerable explosive power.

After cultivating the inherited Azure Wave Blood Transference Method, his breath was long and steady, while his blood and qi were rich and vigorous.

This saber technique seemed tailor-made for Qin Yang. Within a single day, he had learned nearly all its moves and forms.

Night fell.

Qin Yang stood in his own small courtyard, iron saber in hand.

"The Po Jun Saber Technique has four great saber stances."

"They are wind, forest, fire, and mountain."

"I need to completely perform these four great saber stances once before I can be considered initiated."

Qin Yang recalled the saber technique he had learned that day. His gaze gradually became free of sorrow and joy, tranquil as an ancient well.

He entered that state of deep concentration once more.

Great Wind Stance.

Qin Yang swung his iron saber at high speed. The muscles of his right arm continuously erupted with power, causing the saber light to slash out like a wild gale.

Then came the Forest Stance.

This forest was the forest of grim and dense.

His saber technique became grim as a forest. It appeared ordinary, yet killing intent lay hidden within.

Fierce Fire Stance!

His attacks were swift and violent as fire, his blood and qi erupting continuously, without rest, without end!

Mountain Fall Stance!

His blood, qi, and strength erupted madly, forming a terrifying force, as though a mountain were crashing down!

Having entered the state of Zen Meditation, Qin Yang finally completed an entire round of the Po Jun Saber Technique.

After finishing, a light sheen of sweat covered his body.

"I didn't expect practicing the Po Jun Saber Technique to consume so much stamina."

Qin Yang was somewhat surprised.

He brought up the System Panel.

Host: Qin Yang

Arhat Fist: Perfection (Zen Meditation)

Azure Wave Blood Transference Method: Third Layer (43/600)

Po Jun Saber Technique: Initiated (1/200)

"Two hundred proficiency just to reach Initiated?"

"This second-rate saber technique truly is difficult to cultivate."

Seeing this value, Qin Yang grew even more excited.

The harder it was to cultivate, the more powerful the martial art would be.

To him, it merely meant shedding a little more sweat.