Retaliation

Even when he had just transmigrated here and faced the menacing Twin Snake Gang, Qin Yang had never suffered such a huge loss.

Though the Twin Snake Gang could not compare to the Other Shore Cult, they had truly infuriated Qin Yang.

"Uncle Qian, recruit several more guards first."

"With things this chaotic, the pharmacy and restaurant need people guarding them too."

Qin Yang added.

He cultivated at Qin Manor and did not have the energy to watch over the shops outside. He could only increase their manpower first.

Qian Hai nodded. "Then we can only look for people at the martial academies, though the price may be somewhat higher."

"Money isn't the issue. The important thing is that they're reliable—the kind who dare to fight and charge ahead."

Qin Yang said gravely.

"No problem. Those young lads at the martial academies are all hot-blooded and fierce fighters."

"I'll go over and find a few right away."

Qian Hai likewise felt that this matter could not be delayed.

After two guards had died, even including himself, Qin Manor only had four guards left.

With the Outer City growing ever more chaotic, such a small number was simply not enough.

"Once we have enough people, we'll settle things with Fortune Restaurant and Dashan Pharmacy."

Qin Yang said softly.

Such matters could not be rushed.

Qian Hai left first to find people at the martial academies.

Linjiang City had martial academies large and small, mostly established by old Boxing Masters in the city. Anyone could learn some martial arts as long as they paid.

Qian Hai happened to know the proprietors of several small martial academies. Going over to discuss it and finding people would not be a problem.

Qin Yang sat alone in the main hall, pondering.

"After today, the Outer City will definitely become even more chaotic."

"If too many Blood Moving Martial Artists die, I'm afraid no one will be able to keep those rioters under control."

"Not to mention that the Other Shore Cult is stirring up trouble behind the scenes."

Qin Yang frowned slightly.

He had no way whatsoever to resolve this matter.

The world was too chaotic. Even scraping together enough to eat might become a luxury. It was only natural for civilians who could no longer survive to heed the Other Shore Cult's bewitchment.

More importantly, the Other Shore Cult truly knew how to win people over. No one knew what methods they used to beguile hearts and minds, then they distributed most of their wealth among the impoverished commoners.

After receiving favors from the Other Shore Cult, coupled with their methods of incitement, these commoners could easily be stirred into action.

And with their own grievances added to the mix—

Qin Yang could only sense undercurrents surging throughout Linjiang City.

"Still, after this riot, those people in the Inner City should notice the Other Shore Cult's existence."

"At worst, I'll just flee Linjiang City."

"Those great Inner City factions won't be willing to let it go. The two sides will probably clash soon enough."

Qin Yang guessed inwardly.

But no one could predict how things would truly develop.

All Qin Yang could do was continue increasing his strength.

"The Blood Transference Realm is still lacking. I need to cultivate to the ninth Azure Wave Realm as soon as possible."

"But I still haven't found a Qi Gathering Cultivation Method. I'll need to keep an eye out for one."

Qin Yang sighed softly.

After completing Blood Moving came Gathering Qi.

Even Qin Yang's father, Qin Dongsheng, had only been a Blood Moving Martial Artist. Naturally, he had not left behind a Qi Gathering Cultivation Method, so Qin Yang needed to find one himself.

Blood Moving strengthened one's blood qi, laying a firm foundation for the martial path ahead.

Gathering Qi was building a framework atop that foundation.

How large that framework could be depended on the amount of blood qi.

The more abundant one's blood qi, the more inner qi one could naturally condense, and the greater its power would be.

Of course, the cultivation method's rank was also extremely important.

Having painstakingly cultivated the Azure Wave Blood Transference Method for so long, Qin Yang naturally would not choose an ordinary Qi Gathering Cultivation Method and waste such abundant blood qi.

"I'll cultivate while searching."

"But before that, I still need to collect some interest."

"Did they think Qin Yang's shops were so easy to smash?!"

A cold glint appeared in Qin Yang's eyes.

Night fell.

The Outer City, chaotic for an entire day, finally settled down and returned to silence.

Yet from time to time, figures could still be seen darting through the streets.

These figures continuously entered and exited various estates and homes, most of them dressed in yellow.

A black-clad, masked man hid in the shadows of an alley. Watching a yellow-clad man flash past nearby, he sneered.

He had seen that whenever these yellow-clad men left estates and homes, they carried an additional bulging bundle in their hands.

If he was not mistaken, they should be the gold, silver, and jewels looted during today's riot.

"This Other Shore Cult is truly strange. They can even make people cough up money they worked so hard to steal."

Qin Yang was somewhat surprised.

Only after those yellow-clad men had left did he emerge from the alley and head toward the bald man's former residence.

He had naturally come tonight to shake them down again.

"I wonder whether the Other Shore Cult abandoned this stronghold after I smashed that bald man to death."

Qin Yang did not know the situation there. He only intended to try his luck.

But when he quietly slipped into that dark alley, scaled the high wall, and heard several shrill, strange sounds, he knew there was hope.

Arriving at the familiar corner window, he found that the small hole was still there.

Through the hole, he saw a muscular man with short hair sitting cross-legged on the ground, chanting strange scriptures.

"The Sea of Suffering in the Mortal World. Hell is Terrifying. Ascend to the Other Shore and attain transcendence..."

Qin Yang could barely make out a few words.

Perhaps the man was using some local dialect. His voice was especially shrill, making Qin Yang feel a surge of irritability, as though he only wanted to punch the fellow inside to death.

He estimated the distance, killing intent flashing in his eyes.

The muscular man chanting scriptures was named Feng Li. After the bald man's death, he had taken over his position.

"Things got so big today. They should have robbed quite a lot of money."

"Looks like I'm going to make a fortune tonight."

As soon as Feng Li thought of this, his heart became as restless as a monkey's. He could no longer calm himself to chant, his mind filled only with how much money he would pocket later.

Boom!

The next moment, the window exploded violently.

A masked figure bathed in moonlight charged in like lightning.

Boom!

A Golden Gourd Great Hammer tore through the air and smashed viciously toward Feng Li like a cannonball.

At the sound of the roaring airflow alone, Feng Li felt his scalp go numb.

The bald man's horrific death instantly flashed through his mind.

The murderer actually dared to appear again!

"Great Strength Mountain Splitting Palm!"

Feng Li roared, explosively unleashing all the force in his body and gathering it in his right palm as he struck out!

Bang!

The Golden Gourd Great Hammer carried too much force. At the instant of contact—

Feng Li's entire arm was smashed to pieces by the hammer.

The horrifying pain twisted Feng Li's face as he tried to use the chance to widen the distance.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—

The other party swung the hammer again!

Boom!

The hammer slammed fiercely into his chest, caving it in and crushing his organs into pulp.

Splurt—

Feng Li spat out a mouthful of blood and fell straight backward onto the ground.

"What a disappointment."

Qin Yang shook his head slightly.

He did not understand any hammer techniques at all. Relying purely on the explosive force of his blood qi, he had simply smashed the other man to death by brute force.

After killing him, Qin Yang pried open that floor tile again as before, only to find nothing beneath it.

"Damn it, this guy didn't hide it here."

Qin Yang frowned slightly.

Searching the entire residence would take a great deal of time, yet he did not know when those yellow-clad men would return.

But then a very good idea suddenly surfaced in Qin Yang's mind.

"If we're playing, then let's play big!"