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Chapter 76 Improved Version of the Bewitching Powder, Plan to Leave (Please Subscribe)

The Lin family and the Broken Blade Sect suffered near-total annihilation on their bandit-suppression mission.

Apart from Lin Shou and Yan Que, who escaped with serious injuries, the rest of the bandits perished in this bandit suppression operation.

Lin Shou had one arm severed, Yan Que was seriously injured, and the others were half-dead.

News of this kind spread rapidly throughout White Stone City with the force of a thunderclap.

This outcome greatly surprised many who had previously been optimistic about the Lin family. They had considered that there might be casualties during the bandit suppression, but they did not expect the casualties to be so heavy.

So much so that some people couldn't believe it when they heard the news.

However, as the returning person regained consciousness, the whole story came to light.

The Lin family's group encountered an attack from Lianyun Village in the mountains on their way to Linjiabao. Although they suffered some losses, they were not serious.

Later, the two sides officially faced off.

Zhu Hu fought Lin Fu, displaying his mastery of the perfected internal energy cultivation, and killed Lin Fu.

Meanwhile, a mysterious expert fought with Yan Zheng and killed him in less than ten moves.

The deaths of Lin Fu and Yan Zheng directly weakened the morale of the Lin family and the Broken Blade Sect. In addition, the emergence of two experts at the peak of the Qi Refining stage from Lianyun Village caused the Lin family's army to collapse in defeat.

Unfortunately, Lianyun Village had already made ample preparations and set up numerous ambushes. In the end, if Lin Shou hadn't sacrificed an arm and fought his way out, there would have been no survivors.

Even so, almost all of those who escaped were seriously injured.

This complete picture not only shocked everyone but also sent chills down their spines.

Two martial artists who have reached the peak of their internal strength cultivation!
The fighting strength displayed by Lianyun Village truly surprised everyone.

Beyond the shock, there was also deep contemplation: could White Stone City alone withstand such a terrifying bandit threat?
Putting everything else aside, Lin Fu, one of the top experts in White Stone City, still died. So, who else could possibly defeat Zhu Hu?

Thinking hard!
Some people who had originally held hope for Whitestone City found their desire to leave the city growing stronger after learning the news.

This has led to an even more turbulent situation in the already chaotic Whitestone City.

So much so that Su Chen, who often stayed at home, could hear the sounds of fighting and cursing coming from the streets from time to time.

Five days have passed since Lin Shouyan and the others returned, and Baishi City is in a state of high alert.

Su Chen had been unable to find a way to make money during this period, so he stayed at home to study medicine and research poisons.

It was quite effective.

Su Chen has greatly improved the Bewitching Powder.

Su Chen hadn't noticed before that his internal energy could prolong the rate at which poison would erupt. He discovered this by chance and then began to work on improving it.

Now, after Su Chen's testing, the Bewitching Powder is effective even for a martial artist like him who practices internal energy.

Moreover, the effect was quite significant. Su Chen was able to maintain the technique for about ten minutes by relying on the strength throughout his body.

Ten minutes later, I felt drowsy and sleepy.

After taking the antidote, his condition improved.

Although Su Chen didn't know his own strength, he had fought against martial artists who had practiced internal energy before.

As the internal energy within his body extended and strengthened, Su Chen estimated that his strength was at least comparable to that of someone who had mastered the Great Completion of Internal Energy.

In other words, this bewitching powder is effective even for martial artists who have mastered the art of internal energy cultivation.

The only drawback is that it may take a little longer to take effect.

Of course, Su Chen was prepared, which is why he lasted for ten minutes. If he hadn't been prepared, the test would have lasted only about three minutes.

The improvements in the drug's effects have been quite effective, but the improvements in its quality are somewhat lacking. Although Su Chen could previously poison someone with a flick of his sleeve without being detected, that was against non-internal martial artists, or those who were only beginners in internal energy cultivation.

Now, having entered the realm of martial arts practitioners, their five senses have been enhanced, and their perception of such poisons has become more acute.

It would be difficult for Su Chen to poison someone silently.

This difficulty is not due to a lack of skill, but rather to the nature of the hypnotic powder itself.

He only improved its quality; he did not make it colorless and odorless.

This is an extremely long process, and at least with Su Chen's current knowledge and experience, he cannot do it yet.

Fortunately, Su Chen came up with a solution: reduce the amount used.

Alternatively, they could secretly release a mind-controlling powder during the fight. Although the effect would be reduced, as long as it could still be effective, it would give Su Chen an opportunity to take advantage.

After successfully improving the mind-control powder, Su Chen shifted his focus.

The situation within the city became increasingly complex and chaotic. Su Chen stopped researching poisons and decided to make money as soon as possible to improve his strength.

Not only did others believe that Lianyun Village would attack soon, but he himself thought so too.

If Lianyun Village really attacks, the stronger the team, the greater the chance of survival.

Before Su Chen could take any action, Hong Ming sent someone to inform Su Chen to go to the martial arts school.

"What, leave Whitestone City?"

All the disciples were present this time, and Hong Ming announced the news to everyone directly.

Hong Ming nodded. This decision was made out of necessity, but as the situation becomes more and more serious, more people will leave, and if it gets too late, they may not be able to leave at all.

“I have relatives and friends in Yunzhou. If you have nowhere to go, you can come with me to Yunzhou,” Hong Ming said to Su Chen and the others.

Of everyone present, only Su Chen was unattached, and given Su Chen's talent, he actually quite wanted to take Su Chen with him.

The news seemed so sudden that no one had time to react, and after Hong Ming finished speaking, the scene fell into a brief silence.

After hearing this, Su Chen pondered for a moment and made a decision, but he did not speak immediately.

"Go back and think it over, and give me an answer as soon as possible. If nothing unexpected happens, I will leave within three days." Hong Ming didn't care, waved his hand, and told everyone to go back.

Everyone left with their own thoughts.

Su Chen returned and told Hong Ming his thoughts. Hong Ming nodded in satisfaction: "Okay! Take care of what needs to be done these next two days. I'll contact you after I get the other people's replies."

"Yes, Master!"

After leaving the martial arts school, Su Chen's mind became heavy.

It seems the situation in the city is more serious than imagined; even Hong Ming, who has lived in White Stone City for more than ten years, is planning to leave.

Moreover, according to the information provided by Hong Ming, this departure was clearly premeditated, and he might leave with people from other martial arts schools.

"Ugh!"

Looking at the desolate streets, Su Chen sighed.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and Su Chen arrived at the martial arts school after receiving a notification from Hong Ming.

As expected, he was the only one who came this time.

However, to Su Chen's surprise, Hong Ming said after seeing him, "Little Chen, I'm afraid we can't leave!"

(End of this chapter)