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Chapter 109 Reencounter with Zhu Yan, the Six Harmonies Gang, and the Fusion-type Kung Fu, Hunyuan Gong

at this time.

Inside a separate courtyard of the Xuan Shui Sect.

Deacon Yu stared solemnly at the message that had arrived.

Yesterday he sent someone out to cripple Su Chen's martial arts, but they haven't returned tonight to report back, which makes him somewhat worried.

Based on his understanding of Zhao San, he knew that as long as Zhao San completed his mission, he would immediately return to report, which was why he often assigned missions to him.

But this time, things seem to have gone wrong.

“Zhao San’s strength is at the peak of the Qi Refining stage. Judging from Su Chen’s age, he’s at most at the minor completion stage of the Qi Refining stage. Logically speaking, this situation shouldn’t be happening.”

Although he was somewhat skeptical that Zhao San had died, the written record clearly stated that Su Chen had also disappeared along with Zhao San, which made him suspicious.

He was certain that Zhao San's death was related to Su Chen.

"Was it because Su Chen knew he had killed Zhao San and was worried about retaliation from the Xuan Shui Sect that he immediately gave up the house and left? Did he really leave Dafeng City, or did he change his identity and continue to stay in Dafeng City?"

Looking at the information in front of him, Steward Yu meticulously analyzed the details to try and figure out Su Chen's intentions.

After a long silence, he put down the message, his brows furrowed, and snorted softly, "No matter what, you killed someone from my Xuan Shui Sect, and I will never let you go easily."

……

Four days passed in the blink of an eye.

Su Chen's life remained peaceful as always, and no suspicious people appeared near his house.

By taking three Qi and Blood Pills every day, Su Chen quickly pushed his stats to the critical point.

Su Chen only needs to swallow one more Qi and Blood Pill to break through to the third level of Iron Shirt.

However, Su Chen did not do that. He only needed half a unit of Qi and Blood Pills to reach the maximum progress, so he decided to use Boiling Blood Powder to push it to the maximum.

After brewing five portions of Boiling Blood Powder one after another and drinking them, the panel suddenly refreshed.

puff!
Just as Su Chen reached the third level of Iron Shirt, his body trembled violently, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Force clash!"

It took a long time for Su Chen's complexion to gradually regain its rosy hue. He murmured something and immediately figured out the reason why he had vomited blood.

The internal energy surged wildly into his internal organs as he broke through the third layer of Iron Shirt, tempering them at an astonishing speed. This tempering overwhelmed his internal organs, causing Su Chen to suddenly spit out blood.

Fortunately, in just a short while, under Su Chen's forceful control, the power returned to normal.

However, due to the strong impact just now, Su Chen's lungs are now aching slightly when he takes a deep breath, which seems to be due to lung damage caused by the impact.

"Cough cough cough, the clash of forces is really deadly. If I hadn't reacted in time, I'm afraid most of my lungs would be ruined. It seems I must resolve this issue as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable sooner or later!"

That night.

A gentle breeze and a waning moon at dawn, stars hanging low over the plains.

Inside a secluded courtyard, the lights were shining brightly.

rustling.

A cool breeze blows, and light and shadow intertwine.

"What's the matter?" A tall figure dressed in thin clothes sat on a stone bench and poured himself a glass of water.

As soon as the words were spoken, a ghostly figure suddenly appeared in the courtyard, which had previously only housed two people, standing upright in front of them.

The man, dressed in black, seemed to blend into the darkness. Upon hearing this, he respectfully replied, "Reporting to the Dharma King, Protector Changyuan has sent word that he has found the deaf-mute doctor's trail. Someone was seen selling Boiling Blood Powder in the black market of Dafeng City and may know the deaf-mute doctor's whereabouts!"

"Oh?" The tall man exclaimed in surprise, then said after a moment's thought, "In that case, let Chang Yuan arrest him and take him back. He's joined our Rebirth Sect, and he thinks he can stay out of it? How laughable!"

"Yes!" the man in black nodded.

The tall man then asked, "How's that matter with He Yuan going?"

“He still refuses to hand over the technique, but he’s about to reach his end. At that point, even if he doesn’t hand it over, he’ll have no choice but to,” the man in black replied.

"Yes, keep a close eye on him during this period, lest he become desperate and jeopardize my important plans. If he is found to be trying to escape Dafeng City, kill him without mercy." The tall man took a sip of tea and said calmly.

"As ordered!"

With a wave of his hand, the tall man vanished in the blink of an eye.

"Have you heard enough?"

In the stillness of the night, the tall man's cold, icy voice suddenly rang out and reached the woman's ears.

Her trembling eyelashes betrayed her inner turmoil. Knowing that the tall man had noticed her, she opened her eyes and was met with a pair of extremely cold eyes, yet those eyes were fixed on a smiling face.

"I...I didn't hear anything."

No, you heard me.

The tall man gently stroked the woman's cheek, then slowly slid it down, and then one of his fingers suddenly trembled and, with a hissing sound, forcefully pierced the woman's chest.

"If you hear that, you must die!"

The tall man pulled out his finger, bits of flesh and blood remaining on it. Ignoring the woman's unseeing gaze, he picked up her clothes and gently wiped his finger.

This finger, which once subdued wolves and tigers, can now only manipulate women, making him feel both heartbroken and helpless.

He gazed at the night sky, murmuring to himself:

"He Yuan..."

……

Qingxi Town.

Located at the foot of the Xuan Shui Sect in Qingxi Mountain, this town is exceptionally prosperous, its liveliness no less than that of Baishi City. Because it is backed by the Xuan Shui Sect, it has developed into a small city.

It has a siphon effect on other surrounding towns, absorbing everything and everyone in the surrounding towns like a vortex, becoming the leading town on which the nearby people depend for their livelihood.

Sitting on the second floor of a restaurant in Qingxi Town, Su Chen felt as if he had returned to Baishi City. He had sat on the second floor of the restaurant just like this when he assassinated Chu Ming, like a hunting beast waiting for an opportunity to observe.

This time was no exception, the only difference being the target of the attack. Last time it was Chu Ming, and this time it was Yu Xian.

Su Chen, who was drinking tea and eating, suddenly paused and his gaze fell on a figure at the end of the street. It was Yu Xian, whom he had met once before.

He wore a long black robe with the unique symbol of the Xuan Shui Sect engraved on it—a petal made of water droplets. His robe also had three water droplet petals engraved on it, symbolizing his extraordinary status.

Walking down the street, they became the center of attention. When faced with the Xuan Shui Sect members, pedestrians made way for them, their faces showing humility.

Yu Xian, as a steward of the Xuan Shui Sect, rarely goes out, only a few times a month, but he always comes to Qingxi Town to buy all sorts of miscellaneous items, and today is no exception.

Of course, he didn't have to do the purchasing himself. He brought many subordinates with him, and they could handle the work. He just needed to go to the brothel, enjoy himself, and wait for time to pass.

Su Chen watched Yu Xian's every move from the second floor until he saw him disappear at the end of the street before turning his gaze away and slowly starting to eat and drink.

He didn't act rashly. Yu Xian wasn't Chu Ming, and he wasn't so easy to deal with. Besides, this was Xuan Shui Sect's territory. He wouldn't make a move until he had fully figured out Yu Xian's route.

He had been in Qingxi Town for some time now, but he hadn't heard much. He only knew that people from the Xuan Shui Sect would come down the mountain to make purchases in the middle of each month. As for whether it was Yu Xian, he wasn't sure at first.

Later, he learned from a shop owner that people from the Xuan Shui Sect would go down the mountain at the beginning, middle, and end of the month to purchase different items. The person who went down the mountain to purchase items in the middle of the month was named Yu Xian. That's why he arrived in Qingxi Town ahead of time to wait for Yu Xian's appearance.

At present, he knows very little about Yu Xian, only that he went down the mountain to purchase supplies in the middle of the month, and he knows nothing else.

Of course, it wasn't that he didn't want to find out, but rather that Yu Xian's route was extremely unpredictable.

Unlike Chu Ming, Yu Xian possessed all the flaws of a man: he was lustful and a gambler, and he visited different brothels and gambling dens each time, making it difficult to find an opportunity to strike.

"On Qingqi Street, there is only one Qinglou, and there is also a gambling den nearby. Yu Xian must have gone to these two places to have some fun this time."

As Su Chen pondered, a blurry map appeared in his mind, allowing him to quickly determine Yu Xian's destination.

After eating and drinking his fill, Su Chen got up and left, following the path Yu Xian had taken, and arrived near Qingqi Street.

At this hour, the girls in the brothel were probably just getting up. After thinking for a moment, Su Chen turned and entered the "Dafu Gambling House" at the end of the street.

"Open, open it big, big, big!"

"Small, small, so small!"

"Damn it, it's a leopard!"

"..."

As soon as Su Chen entered the gambling den, he saw a group of gamblers, their eyes bloodshot, shouting hysterically, their voices mixed with all sorts of vulgar language.

He glanced around but did not find Yu Xian.

He hadn't walked far when he noticed that the people at the gambling den had taken notice of him, so he looked away, went to the gambling table, and joined the crowd.

"No wonder we didn't find Yu Xian; he must have gone inside the gambling den."

During his observation, Su Chen quickly noticed that the gambling den was divided into two parts.

One part is outside, where low-end gamblers stay, and the other part is inside, where high-end gamblers stay.

As for Yu Xian, he should be inside, if I'm not mistaken.

A quarter of an hour later, a familiar figure appeared, confirming Su Chen's suspicions.

However, Yu Xian did not leave. Instead, he relieved himself for a few minutes and then went back into the gambling den. It seemed that he would stay for a while longer.

Time passed slowly, and around four or five in the afternoon, Su Chen finally saw Yu Xian walk out of the gambling den and then into the Qinglou.

He had already entered the brothel ahead of time and saw Yu Xian embracing two young women as they entered one of the empty rooms on the second floor.

The brothel gradually became lively, and the sky outside began to darken. Su Chen hid in his room, waiting quietly.

"What a pity, we could have gone to the black market tonight. Hopefully, this guy will be done soon."

If Yu Xian continues to enjoy himself all night, then Su Chen will have to make his move next time. After all, Yu Xian can make his move anytime, but he definitely has to go to the black market this time.

"Huh? It's over already?"

After waiting for half an hour, Su Chen was suddenly stunned. Yu Xian's figure suddenly appeared through the crack in the door. He was already dressed and had gone downstairs.

Then, under Su Chen's watchful gaze, he slowly walked out of the Qinglou.

After he left Qinglou, Su Chen opened the door and quickly went downstairs.

"This guy, is he planning to go to the black market too?"

Having followed Yu Xian for some time, the two had long since left Qingxi Town. Su Chen looked at Yu Xian, who had changed into black clothes, and the direction they were heading, and couldn't help but speculate.

"It seems he really was planning to go to the black market!"

After walking for a while, Su Chen became more and more certain of Yu Xian's idea, which surprised him somewhat, but it made things easier for him to carry out his plan.

"who?"

Su Chen quickly approached, but unfortunately, Yu Xian still spotted him. He suddenly stopped and looked at Su Chen.

"who are you?"

Yu Xian stared at Su Chen as he walked out, took a half step back, and asked in a deep voice.

Su Chen didn't speak, but instead launched the first attack. At his extreme speed, he covered the distance of several dozen meters in the blink of an eye, in less than three breaths.

"court death!"

Seeing this, Yu Xian snorted coldly, took a sudden step, and his body shot out like a cannonball, meeting Su Chen in no time.

boom!
Deng Deng Deng!
In just one glance, Yu Xian staggered back several steps, his arm trembling slightly, frowning as he stared at Su Chen with horror in his eyes.

In the previous exchange, he was no match for Su Chen. When did he offend such a person?
"The Realm of Internal Organ Refinement!"

Su Chen also frowned and stared at Yu Xian, but unlike Yu Xian's apprehension, his eyes were filled with excitement. He had judged from their initial exchange that Yu Xian's strength was even greater than Tao Dingfang's!
"Come again!"

Su Chen's eyes flashed, bursting with surging fighting spirit. So much time had passed, and he had already stepped into the third level of Iron Shirt, but he had not encountered a single formidable opponent. This time, when he met Yu Xian, he could not help but feel a surge of fighting spirit.

"Test your strength first, and once you've tested it enough, then you can kill!"

He quickly came up with an idea and made his move again, but to his great surprise, Yu Xian turned and ran away when he made his move again.

This swift and decisive escape left Su Chen stunned for half a second, but fortunately he quickly recovered.

"If you want to run away, there's no way!"

Su Chen moved swiftly and rapidly, his speed even exceeding that of Yu Xian, who was fighting desperately, and he was closing in on him at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Yu Xian gritted his teeth and glanced back, his eyes filled with madness. With a flick of his sleeve, several silver needles suddenly shot out from his sleeve, their cold light flashing as they whistled towards him.

Bang bang bang!
With lightning speed, Su Chen grabbed half of them, dodging most of the rest by sidestepping. Only two or three arrows hit his body, but unfortunately, they did not cause him any injury.

Hearing the commotion behind him, Yu Xian turned around and his pupils contracted. He hadn't expected that the distance between the two people hadn't increased; instead, they had gotten even closer.

"Damn it, who is this guy? Why is he being so aggressive?"

Yu Xian looked anxious, having sensed Su Chen's murderous intent in his pursuit. He dared not relax for a moment, but at this rate, he would be caught up soon.

"not good!"

Suddenly,

Yu Xian exclaimed in surprise. In a fleeting glance, he saw a ghostly figure rapidly approaching from the ground, and then a horrifying scene unfolded.

The moment he saw the shadow, he reacted almost instinctively, trying to get away from Su Chen. Then, at that moment, an arm grew out of the shadow's raised arm.

No, that's not an arm, that's... the shadow of a knife!
The sizzling sound reached his ears, and he didn't know why it was making such a sound until the appearance of the knife made him suddenly realize.

In that instant, he completely lost his will to live.

With a single slash, the head flew off, blood splattered, and the body lurched uncontrollably before collapsing suddenly.

thump.

The head also fell to the ground, gazing at the corpse from afar.

"If you don't run, you can live a little longer; if you run, then it'll only be your last chance to go!"

Sheathing his dagger, Su Chen stared at Yu Xian's corpse, inwardly cursing, his eyes showing no emotion whatsoever.

"Fifteen Qi and Blood Pills, three Profound Origin Pills, and five hundred taels of silver, they really are rich!"

Su Chen gleaned these things from Yu Xian, and after careful calculation, he found that their value was actually higher than his entire fortune!

After putting these things away, Su Chen kicked Yu Xian's corpse into the bushes and then turned to leave.

"There's no time to go back and change clothes now, so let's just do this quickly."

As he made his way to the black market, Su Chen tied up his sleeves, and hid the short knife in his other arm.

Half an hour later, Su Chen arrived at the black market, went straight to the shop without a sign, met the shop assistant, and took out the receipt.

"Hold on!"

After verifying the information, the shop assistant spoke to Su Chen and then went inside.

After waiting for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the waiter came out with an envelope in his hand.

"This is what you want."

Su Chen paid, and the shopkeeper readily handed him the envelope.

After opening the envelope and glancing at it briefly, Su Chen felt relieved. He then put the envelope in his pocket and turned to leave.

He arrived at the stall where he used to sell Qi and Blood Pills as usual, and was taken aback when he saw the stall owner packing up his things.

"Sorry, we don't have Qi and Blood Pills for sale tonight," the man said, recognizing Su Chen.

Su Chen was taken aback, nodded, and then left, a strange look appearing on his face: "Could it be that Yu Xian is the seller of Qi and Blood Pills? I killed Yu Xian, so he no longer has Qi and Blood Pills to sell?" He became more and more certain of this idea, but he quickly put it aside. Regardless of whether Yu Xian was the person behind the supply of Qi and Blood Pills, anyone who dared to lay a hand on him would naturally have to bear his wrath.

After browsing the black market, Su Chen decided to leave. He hadn't brought any Boiling Blood Powder with him tonight, so he couldn't sell it. He figured he might as well go back first, since he'd already had a good haul tonight.

As Su Chen was leaving, a man who had been waiting at the stall where Su Chen had been waiting for a long time finally showed impatience, grunted, and left.

"My luck is just unbelievable! How come I always run into robbers?"

Looking at the four people not far away, Su Chen was speechless. He sighed softly and prepared to leave.

"Brothers, let's talk this out. Everything can be discussed." A familiar voice rang out, causing Su Chen to pause in his steps.

One of the robbers looked at the pleading man in blue and said, "Hand over all your money and we'll spare your life. If you deceive us, hmph!"

The man in the blue shirt quickly replied, "Okay, okay, no problem."

As he spoke, he hurriedly pulled out silver from his sleeves, waist, shoes, and inner garment, and presented it with both hands.

"Are you fucking messing with us?"

The three men were initially somewhat expectant when they saw the man in the blue robe taking out silver from so many hidden places, but their expressions immediately darkened when he actually produced it.

Damn it, after all that effort you've put in, you only produced thirty taels of silver? That's outrageous! What a waste of my time!
Upon hearing this, the man in the blue robe was somewhat embarrassed. He scratched his head and said with an awkward laugh, "Gentlemen, this really is all the wealth I have."

"You bastard, who do you think you're fooling with such a small amount of money? I'll give you one more chance. Hand over all the money you have on you, or don't blame us for being impolite!" the leader of the robbers roared.

"But... all my money is here!" The man in the blue robe said awkwardly, looking embarrassed.

"Hmph, if you won't listen to reason, then you'll have to suffer the consequences! Just die!" The leader of the robbers had no intention of wasting time with the man in the blue shirt and gave the order directly.

Upon seeing this, the man in the blue robe's expression changed drastically. He tried to escape, but he was quickly surrounded by the three men.

Just as the three were about to kill the man in the blue robe, a whooshing sound rang out in an instant, and one of the robbers wielding a knife was pierced through the body and sent flying backward.

"It's you, Four Eyebrows!" The leader of the robbers recognized Su Chen. His distinctive four eyebrows instantly reminded him of the last time.

"Boss, the third brother is dead!"

Just then, another robber, trembling, held the third brother's body and shouted.

Upon hearing this, the leader's apprehension vanished instantly, replaced by hatred. However, knowing he was no match for Su Chen, he clasped his hands in a fist and said, "We were unaware this person was your friend. We apologize for any offense. Farewell!"

"Boss, you..." Upon hearing this, the grief-stricken second brother stared wide-eyed at the eldest brother. The eldest brother did not explain, but simply gestured for him to be quiet.

"Halt! Did my sworn brother say you could leave?"

Suddenly, a calm voice rang out, coming from the man in the blue robe. However, his way of addressing Su Chen suddenly became intriguing.

"What else do you want?" the eldest brother said indignantly. He had already given up on avenging the third brother, so what more did they want from him?

Su Chen responded quickly, sending out two stones that pierced through both of their bodies.

He wasn't unaware of his boss's hatred; how could he possibly let the two of them leave?

"Thank you so much for saving my life!" Seeing Su Chen's gaze on him, the man in the blue robe was startled and quickly bowed in gratitude.

Su Chen withdrew his gaze. He had already confirmed the identity of the man in the blue robe. The familiar words and the tone of his adoptive father and brother immediately reminded him of someone: Zhu Yan!
He never expected to meet Zhu Yan in this place, which made him feel that the world was too small.

However, he did not intend to acknowledge Zhu Yan. He had already disguised himself when he met Zhu Yan before, and now he had changed his appearance again, so the other party probably wouldn't recognize him.

Ignoring Zhu Yan's gaze, Su Chen took out all the money from the three men and shook his head slightly. The three of them had only about a hundred taels of silver each. How dare they laugh at Zhu Yan for having little money!

"Aren't you leaving yet?" Su Chen said without looking at Zhu Yan, who was quietly watching from the side.

Zhu Yan didn't reply, his eyes growing brighter and brighter. Su Chen's actions of touching the corpse just now instantly awakened his memory, reminding him of someone.

But he wasn't sure if it was the other person, so he tentatively asked, "My benefactor, Iron Ox?"

Ok?
Su Chen turned to look at Zhu Yan, a hint of surprise in his eyes. How could he recognize him?

You should know that although his disguise skills are not yet at a superb level, they are still quite proficient. Even acquaintances would not be able to detect him unless they spend a long time together.

How was this Zhu Yan discovered?
"He really is my benefactor, Iron Ox!" As soon as Su Chen showed his surprise, Zhu Yan was certain of Su Chen's identity and couldn't help but show his delight. "Benefactor, you've already saved me, so why won't you reveal your identity? If I hadn't been so observant, I really wouldn't have found out."

"How did you find out?" Su Chen twitched the corner of his mouth, indirectly admitting it.

Zhu Yan chuckled: "Your movements as you caress the corpse are deeply etched in my mind, so the moment I see you caressing a corpse, your heroic figure immediately comes to mind!"

Su Chen: "..."

He couldn't even imagine how heroic it would be to touch a corpse.

“I never expected that you would not only avenge me, but also save me this time. I can never repay this kindness, I can only…” Zhu Yan sighed with deep emotion.

Su Chen's eyelids twitched: "Shut up!"

"okay!"

Zhu Yan promptly shut up.

Seeing Su Chen walk away, Zhu Yan decisively followed and cautiously asked, "My benefactor, by the way, why did you come to Dafeng City? Did you come here specifically to see me?"

"You're so narcissistic!" Su Chen didn't say this aloud, but silently muttered it to himself.

Then, Su Chen asked, "Why did you come to the black market?"

Zhu Yan was taken aback, then gave a bitter smile: "I heard there was a black market here, so I came to take a look and buy some medicinal herbs. I didn't expect to encounter something like this so soon after I arrived."

"You've got some nerve!" Su Chen said.

If he remembered correctly, Zhu Yan hadn't even reached the level of Qi cultivation, yet he dared to come to the black market alone. Such behavior was tantamount to courting death.

Zhu Yan scratched his head and laughed, "Thanks to my benefactor Tie Niu, but I have poison hidden in my possession. If those three really make a move, I definitely won't let them get away with it."

"Don't call me Iron Ox Benefactor, just call me Ding Peng."

"Ding Peng, my benefactor," Zhu Yan called out.

Su Chen remained silent, too lazy to correct the other party's persistent use of address.

"By the way, Mr. Ding Peng, when did you arrive in Dafeng City?" Zhu Yan asked curiously.

"I just came here not long ago."

"Does our benefactor intend to stay in Dafeng City permanently?"

Su Chen didn't answer, but instead asked, "What's wrong?"

Zhu Yan chuckled: "My benefactor has just arrived in Dafeng City and is unfamiliar with the place. I have been here for some time now. If my benefactor does not mind, you can stay at my place."

He paused for a moment, then added, "I work for a gang now. Although I live in the gang, I still have a place to stay. Even if one more person lives there, it won't make a big difference."

"Oh, which gang?"

"The Six Harmonies Gang!"

Upon hearing this, Su Chen glanced sideways, and information about the Six Harmonies Gang surfaced in his mind.

In Dafeng City, the top-tier gang is undoubtedly the Xuan Shui Gang. Backed by the Xuan Shui Sect, it stands out from the crowd and is unmatched.

However, if we set aside the Xuan Shui Sect, there is another gang that can rival it, and that is the Liu He Gang.

Within Dafeng City alone, these two gangs each held half the sky, sharing equal power, which is enough to show the strength of the Liuhe Gang.

Su Chen was surprised that Zhu Yan was able to join the Six Harmonies Gang. Judging from his tone, he seemed to hold a fairly high position.

"I'll think about it!" Su Chen didn't refuse outright, but replied after a moment of contemplation.

Zhu Yan nodded, already quite satisfied with the reply; at least Su Chen hadn't directly rejected him.

"By the way, if you're with the Six Harmonies Gang, could you do me a favor?" Su Chen suddenly asked.

"What is it? Please speak, my benefactor!" Zhu Yan patted his chest and asked solemnly, a hint of joy appearing on his face.

Su Chen asked directly, "Does the Six Harmonies Gang sell Qi and Blood Pills?"

"Yes, there are." Zhu Yan nodded without even thinking. Although the Six Harmonies Gang and the Profound Water Gang were competitors, they were not with the Profound Water Sect. As long as you spent money, you could still buy Qi and Blood Pills. Moreover, the Six Harmonies Gang also had its own pills, but they were not as effective as Qi and Blood Pills.

"How many Qi and Blood Pills does my benefactor desire?" Zhu Yan asked.

"The more the better!" Su Chen paused, then asked, "How much?"

Zhu Yan stroked his chin and said, "The price isn't expensive, two hundred taels per piece, but with my current status, I can only receive one per month. However, I can buy one extra. Since you need a large quantity, I'll think of other ways for you. As long as the price is right, we can still buy them!"

Two hundred taels for one!

Su Chen's lips twitched slightly. The black market was indeed the black market; he actually made a hundred taels from a single pill!

"My benefactor?" Seeing Su Chen's silence, Zhu Yan assumed that the other party was somewhat dissatisfied after hearing the news, so he said in a low voice with some trepidation.

Su Chen looked at Zhu Yan and said, "Alright, then I'll trouble you."

"You're too kind, benefactor!" Zhu Yan waved his hand, chuckled, and then asked seriously, "By the way, benefactor, where do you live? I'll come find you after I find out."

Su Chen told Zhu Yan his temporary address, and Zhu Yan wrote it down and then told Su Chen his address as well.

Afterwards, the two chatted for a few more minutes before saying goodbye upon returning to Dafeng City.

Upon returning home, Su Chen did not go inside immediately. Instead, he checked the traps he had set and found no trace of them before entering the house.

inside the room.

Fifteen bottles of Qi and Blood Pills, plus the original three, make a total of eighteen bottles of Qi and Blood Pills and three bottles of Profound Origin Pills, neatly arranged on the table.

After looking at it for a long time, Su Chen's face showed a helpless expression.

The harvest this time was indeed great, but neither the Qi and Blood Pills nor the Profound Origin Pills met the requirements of the panel.

There are three conditions for advancing in the Xuan Yuan Gong. I have the money and the subsequent cultivation method, and now I only need the Xuan Yuan Pill.

Advancing to the second level of the Profound Origin Technique requires ten Profound Origin Pills. With these three, Su Chen is still six pills short, so he cannot advance for the time being.

In addition, advancing to the fourth level of Iron Shirt requires thirty Qi and Blood Pills, and Su Chen only has eighteen Qi and Blood Pills, which is also not enough.

Fortunately, Su Chen is not in a hurry to improve his Iron Shirt skill. His priority is to find the secret manual for fusing cultivation techniques as soon as possible. Otherwise, even if he has enough Qi and Blood Pills, Su Chen will not dare to use them casually.

Su Chen took out the note he had obtained from the black market and examined it carefully.

After reading it, Su Chen seemed to be deep in thought:
"The note contains more than ten kinds of fusion-type cultivation techniques, but most of them have problems. Some techniques have inherent flaws, some have long been lost, and some are not even within the territory of Dafeng City!"

"These external factors can perhaps be overcome by gritting your teeth, but internal defects are not so easy to overcome. Most of the techniques here can only integrate two or three kinds of force, and very few can integrate four kinds, let alone more than five kinds."

More than ten cultivation techniques seem like a lot, but after eliminating most of them, only two are suitable for Su Chen:
"The Huajin Gong is a martial art practiced by the heretical martial artist Ding Yi a hundred years ago. It can absorb the strength of others and even fuse with it, making it a unique creation. Ding Yi used this technique to dominate Donglin Prefecture and was unparalleled in his fame. It caused panic among all the martial artists in Donglin Prefecture. Later, he was killed by a joint force and disappeared without a trace. He is suspected to be dead. Since then, Huajin Gong has become a legend."

"The Hunyuan Gong is a cultivation technique passed down through generations of the Hunyuan Sect masters in Dafeng City. This technique can only fuse internal energy, but it is extremely difficult to cultivate. Each fusion requires relearning the technique. According to reliable sources, even among members of the Hunyuan Sect, the fastest person to master this technique takes three years. Each subsequent relearning takes an even longer time. The person who has practiced it the most times is the founder of the technique, but even he only relearned it four times. None of his descendants have reached this level..."

Transforming Strength Technique.

Hunyuan Gong.

Su Chen actually preferred the former, but the former had long since disappeared without a trace, and no one had been able to find it for so many years. He didn't think he had the luck of a protagonist destined for heaven, and could find it easily.

Therefore, Su Chen immediately shifted his attention to the Hunyuan Gong, which was much easier to obtain than the former.

The note contained a lot of information about Hunyuan Gong, one of which stated that the Hunyuan Sect had not perished, but was still barely surviving in Dafeng City.

In other words, Su Chen could easily find the Hunyuan Sect and then find a way to obtain the Hunyuan Skill.

"No, there's no need to even think of a way!"

Su Chen murmured to himself, his expression flickering as he looked at the introduction to the Hunyuan Sect on the note.

……

The next day.

Hunyuan Sect.

It used to be a third-rate sect, but now it looks extremely desolate and barren.

The three large characters hanging on the plaque were covered in dust and cobwebs because they hadn't been cleaned for years. The tightly closed door had patches of peeling paint, revealing withered and rotten wood.

Even during the day, the Hunyuan Sect kept its gates tightly closed, seemingly worried that someone might come to seek apprenticeship.

An argument broke out inside the Hunyuan Sect.

"Dad, I'm not leaving. If you want to leave, we'll leave together!" A childish voice rang out, carrying the stubbornness unique to young people.

He Yuan, the leader of the Hunyuan Sect, was thirty-five years old, but his temples were gray, his face was haggard, and he looked deeply tired.

He looked at his son He Chong with a solemn expression and said in a deep voice, "Enough, Chong'er, now is not the time to be foolish. If one of you leaves, you still have a chance. But if there are two of you, you and I will both lose our lives!"

"Father, how can I sacrifice you to save my own life? We'll fight those bastards from the Blood Blade Sect to the death!" He Chong said angrily.

Upon hearing this, He Yuan's expression softened slightly, and his tone became gentler. He shook his head and asked in return, "What are we going to fight with?"

"This..." He Chong was speechless. He knew how powerful the Blood Blade Sect was. Not to mention the two of them, even if they were to add the former disciples of the Hunyuan Sect, they would not be a match for the Blood Blade Sect.

“Instead of risking your life to fight the Blood Blade Sect, it’s better to preserve your strength. Chong’er, remember, temporary gains and losses are insignificant. If you’re going to fight, fight for eternity. As long as you can escape alive, you’ll always have a chance to take revenge.” He Yuan sighed.

"But, Father..."

"That's settled then. Pack your things tonight, and I'll escort you away."

Ignoring He Chong's resentment, He Yuan said decisively that they didn't have much time left, and the Blood Blade Sect wouldn't give them any time to recover. They had to send He Chong away tonight.

"Master, someone has come to visit. They say they have something to discuss with you."

The father and son fell silent, and the hall was deathly still. Just then, a voice came from the doorway; it was the old servant of the house.

"Heh, the Blood Blade Sect is really persistent. Tell them that if they want the recipes for the Primordial Chaos Technique and the Primordial Chaos Pill, they'll never get them unless I'm dead. Tell them to get lost!"

He Yuan, who was still angry, coldly replied, and the old servant acknowledged and withdrew.

"Father, why would the Blood Blade Sect come now, and so politely at that? Could it be someone else visiting us?" He Chong said after thinking for a while.

Upon hearing this, He Yuan gave a wry smile: "Who would dare to visit us now? Everyone is eager to sever ties with us. Regardless of whether they are from the Blood Blade Sect or not, a visit at this time is likely for ulterior motives. It's better not to see them!"

Upon hearing this, He Chong felt that He Yuan's words made sense, so he stopped thinking about it.

Tapping.

Not long after, the old servant came again, bowed and said, "Master, that man said he is not a member of the Blood Blade Sect, and that he has a way to solve your problem."

Upon hearing this, He Yuan and He Chong exchanged a glance. He Yuan's face showed impatience, and just as he was about to have the old servant refuse, He Chong spoke up in time: "Let him in!"

After the old servant left, He Yuan looked helplessly at He Chong, who smiled and said, "Father, it won't hurt to take a look."

A moment later, a figure came into their view. Regardless of his build and appearance, his mustache was particularly eye-catching.

After scrutinizing Su Chen for a moment, He Chong asked, "Do you know that the moment you stepped through that gate, you were already being watched by the Blood Blade Sect?"

Su Chen remained silent. Seeing this, He Chong continued, "You say you can solve our problem, why don't you tell us?"

"If I'm not mistaken, you must be planning to leave Dafeng City, right?" Su Chen asked in return.

The two remained silent, watching Su Chen without saying a word.

Su Chen didn't keep them in suspense: "The Blood Blade Sect gave you three days to hand over the Hunyuan Technique and the pill formula. Their purpose was to throw you into disarray, force you to leave Dafeng City, and then take action against you."

As he spoke, he looked up at the two of them and said, "Of course, whether you leave or not, the Blood Blade Sect will take care of everything in three days and then make its move against you. You will have no choice but to leave Dafeng City."

Upon hearing this, the two looked at Su Chen with a hint of solemnity, because the truth was just as he said. Three days was enough time for the Blood Blade Sect to make everything sorted out. Even if the Hunyuan Sect was wiped out later, the Blood Blade Sect would probably not be affected in Dafeng City.

"Then what's your solution?" He Yuan asked after a moment of silence.

"It's simple, I can escort you out of the city!"

(End of this chapter)