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Chapter 46 Hong Ming is injured, Guo's Martial Arts School

You can take a bath and improve your strength at the same time. How wonderful!

Twenty minutes later, Su Chen looked at the panel and was slightly taken aback:
[Martial Arts: ...Iron Shirt - Incomplete (Second Tier 1%)]

[Easy Mode: ...Iron Shirt - 0 uses (Extreme Ape Arm Technique + 10 units of Qi and Blood Powder/use)]

On the panel, Iron Shirt has been upgraded to the second level, but there is one more condition to upgrade to the next level.

In addition to ten doses of Qi and Blood Powder, one also needs to cultivate the Ape Arm Skill to its ultimate level.

Su Chen only confirmed it once and then paid no further attention to it.

"I was thinking about what to upgrade next with my in-game purchases, but now I don't need to worry about it at all. I'll upgrade Ape Arm Technique to its limit first, then collect Qi and Blood Powder, and then upgrade Iron Shirt Technique as well. It's a win-win situation."

After taking a bath, Su Chen got up, eager to test the power of his second-level Iron Shirt technique.

He could vaguely feel that the strength in his palm had increased, and with a thought, the strength moved rapidly in his palm.

After getting dressed, Su Chen went to the backyard and struck a rock. In the blink of an eye, the rock cracked with a snap.

Seeing this, Su Chen did not stop, but continued to test, testing five times in a row before he exhausted the strength in his palm.

In other words, Su Chen can now use his strength five times to attack, which is four times more than before.

"If I had the strength to fight those two now, why would I hesitate? I would just slap them to death!"

Su Chen thought to himself that because of his Iron Wire Fist and Iron Sand Palm, his strength was several times stronger than that of ordinary beginner martial artists.

Previously, I could kill my opponent with a single blow by sneak attack. Now that I have more strength, I should be able to kill them with two slaps.

"Speaking of which, with my current strength, I don't know where I would rank in Whitestone City."

Su Chen had this thought, but it quickly dissipated. He shook his head and went back to his room to sleep.

For the next two days, Su Chen basically stayed home and studied medicine instead of going out.

He still remembered how Chu Ming had previously belittled his poisons, so he planned to research new poisons in the coming period.

While researching poisons, Su Chen was also working on methods of using poison. He felt that the reason he failed to poison Chu Ming last time was not only because the poison was not toxic enough, but also because of his rudimentary methods of using poison.

Others poison others silently, but he still used traditional methods, so it was normal for him to be discovered.

"Whether it's medicine or toxicology, we must learn and keep up with the times, otherwise we will be eliminated by the times."

After two days of study, Su Chen did not make much progress in developing poisons, but he did improve his methods of poisoning.

While not exceptionally skilled, he has improved significantly by being able to poison someone with a flick of his sleeve.

On the third day, Su Chen continued his studies in the morning and planned to go to the martial arts school in the afternoon.

Seven days have passed since my last visit to the martial arts school, and today is the eighth day. I can now collect my Qi and Blood Powder.

After dinner, Su Chen bought some gifts to give to Hong Ming, since he felt embarrassed to go empty-handed.

Upon arriving at the martial arts school, Su Chen immediately sensed that the atmosphere was somewhat strange. The disciples inside were gathered together, whispering among themselves.

When some people who knew Su Chen saw him, they straightened up and greeted him, "Senior Brother Su."

Su Chen nodded and asked, "What happened?"

Upon hearing this, the group was visibly taken aback, but remembering that Su Chen rarely came to the martial arts school, one of them explained, "Senior Brother Su, you may not know, but Master is injured."

"What are you all standing here for? Hurry up and start cultivating!"

Just as Su Chen was about to ask, a shout rang out, and Li Mo walked over, interrupting everyone's whispers.

Upon hearing this, the crowd scattered like startled rabbits and began practicing martial arts.

"Junior Brother Su, you've arrived."

Li Mo approached Su Chen, glanced at the gift Su Chen was carrying, paused slightly, and then smiled.

"Senior Brother Li Mo, what exactly happened? How did Master get injured?"

Su Chen didn't explain, but voiced his doubts.

"You don't know?" Li Mo was taken aback, somewhat surprised. Su Chen shook his head, and seeing Li Mo looking at the gift in his hand, he explained.

"I thought you already knew." Li Mo scratched his head after hearing this. "Master was injured by someone."

"You were injured?" Su Chen frowned.

Li Mo nodded and said, "Yes, I was injured during a martial arts competition..."

From Li Mo's words, Su Chen learned the whole story.

The situation has become increasingly dire recently. News of a rebellion has spread from the neighboring city of Huangshi. Although the government has sent troops to suppress it, the rebellion has not been quelled.

As a result, some forces within Huangshi City moved to other surrounding cities, including Baishi City.

Three days ago, a group of martial arts practitioners arrived in White Stone City, set up a ring, and challenged many martial arts schools in the city.

This group was very powerful, and many martial arts masters were defeated. In the end, they set their sights on the three top martial arts schools in the city.

The first place they chose was the Hong Family Martial Arts School. They offered one hundred taels of silver as a prize for Hong Ming to spar with them.

If Hong Ming wins, he will receive one hundred taels of silver; if Hong Ming loses, he shall not interfere with their opening of a martial arts school in Baishi City.

Forced by circumstances, Hong Ming had no choice but to fight his opponent. However, he did not expect that his opponent was already a martial artist who had entered the realm of internal strength. Hong Ming was no match for him and was easily defeated.

"Junior brother, you don't need to worry too much. Master's injuries have improved in the past few days and he will recover soon."

Seeing Su Chen's serious expression, Li Mo offered some words of comfort.

"I'll go in and check on my master first."

Su Chen didn't explain, as injuries caused by internal energy are not so easy to heal. He said one sentence and then turned to enter the inner courtyard.

Upon entering the inner courtyard, Hong Ming, leaning on a cane, sat on a stone bench and instructed Qin Hao on his cultivation.

His expression was serious, and his complexion was rosy, so his injuries didn't seem too serious, which relieved Su Chen.

"Junior Brother Su!"

Qin Hao was the first to spot Su Chen, and upon seeing him, he called out to him.

Su Chen nodded, walked up to Hong Ming, put down the gifts, and asked, "Master, are you alright?"

"What could I possibly want?" Hong Ming glared at him and said, "What are you going to do with all this stuff?"

"Uh, this is a gift for you," Su Chen said with an awkward smile.

Hearing this, Hong Ming's expression softened slightly, and he didn't dwell on it too much. He then said with a half-smile, "You came to the martial arts school not only to offer me a gift, but also to get medicine, right?"

Su Chen: "..."

"Alright, wait for me a moment." Hong Ming got up, leaned on his cane and left. A moment later, he came out of the room with a packet of medicine in his hand.

He handed it to Su Chen, who coughed a few times and said, "Cough cough cough, here you go!"

Seeing Hong Ming coughing and receiving the Qi and Blood Powder, Su Chen felt a chill run down his spine.

He reached out and took the Qi and Blood Powder, and suddenly felt that the weight of the powder was inexplicably heavy.

"Thank you, Master," Su Chen said softly.

Hong Ming waved his hand, as if he was trying his best to endure something, and did not say anything more.

Seeing this, Su Chen bowed and said, "Master, I'll be leaving now."

After saying that, Su Chen walked away, and Hong Ming nodded.

Qin Hao, standing to the side, watched Su Chen leave with a hint of envy in his eyes. He also wished he could be treated gently by his master like Su Chen.

"What are you looking at? Keep cultivating."

"Yes, Master!"

Su Chen, who had just left the inner courtyard, found Li Mo and asked, "Senior Brother Li Mo, could you tell me which faction injured Master?"

(End of this chapter)