Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 12 Iron Armor

The sunlight shines on Muyu Island, giving it a golden hue, like a golden carp about to jump out of the water.

Strangely enough, Mihun Bay is shrouded in fog all year round, making navigation difficult, but Muyu Island, located deep in Mihun Bay, seems to be completely unaffected and is not much different from the outside world.

"Muyuding. Muyu Island is shaped like a fish, and this Muyuding is the fish's head. It's the highest point of the entire peninsula and the residence of Iron Man Butcher."

The warm sunlight hit his body. Jiang Chen climbed the stairs and came to the wooden top. Soon, Jiang Chen was led into the Iron Man Butcher's house by the servants.

"The corridors twist and turn, and every step brings a new scene. Is this the Iron Man Butcher's residence? It's well-built. It doesn't look like a bandit's residence, but more like the Jiangnan gardens I remember."

Following the servant, Jiang Chen walked into the depths of the courtyard. His eyes swept across the flowing water, rockery, flowers and plants, and covered bridge. Thoughts in his mind kept turning.

In the memory of his predecessor Jiang Wang, the origin of this boss seemed to be somewhat unusual. Now it seems to be true. Such a courtyard is elegant in every way, but it does not look like something that a bandit leader from a grassroots background would build.

While Jiang Chen was thinking, he crossed a wooden bridge and was led to a warm room by a servant. After making a gesture of invitation, the servant left on his own, leaving Jiang Chen alone.

It was at this moment that a deep voice came from the attic.

"Come up!"

Hearing this voice, Jiang Chen knew that this person should be the boss Iron Man Butcher, but with his perception, it was a bit strange that he didn't notice his presence at the first time.

Doubts were brewing in his mind, but he didn't show it on his face. Jiang Chen went up to the second floor. Since he was already here, he had to meet the legendary boss.

After seeing the true face of the leader, Jiang Chen's eyes couldn't help but move. Strong and fierce was Jiang Chen's first impression of the leader of the Dangjiang bandits. He had a burly figure, bronze skin, a bald head, and arms that could run horses. He was like a human bear, and his whole body revealed a fierce aura.

However, after taking another closer look, Jiang Chen's impression of Tie Ren Tu changed again. At this moment, he was holding a large brush and writing something stroke by stroke. His expression was serious and his eyes were firm. The hand holding the pen was extremely steady and there was not a trace of impetuousness in his body.

"The appearance of a gangster, the bones of a scholar."

After observing for a while, Jiang Chen formed a preliminary impression of Iron Man Butcher. It had to be said that what this boss showed was somewhat beyond his expectations.

At this moment, Tie Ren Tu put down the pen in his hand, raised his head and looked at Jiang Chen.

"Are you curious why a bandit leader like me, instead of wielding a sword or a gun, is practicing calligraphy here?"

As if he saw Jiang Chen's doubt, a slight smile appeared on Tie Ren Tu's face, which was intimidating without being angry.

Hearing this, Jiang Chen nodded.

"I'm a little curious."

Jiang Chen gave his answer with vague words, and looking at Jiang Chen like this, Tie Ren Tu couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, as if no one had spoken so bluntly in front of him for a long time.

"Haha, Jiang Wang, you're very good. Since you're curious, let me tell you. I've already perfected my body. If I want to go any further, I have to refine my mind."

"For me, practicing calligraphy is also a form of spiritual practice. You know, I took the imperial examination a long time ago, but I just didn't pass."

With a self-deprecating expression on his face, Tie Ren Tu answered Jiang Chen's doubts seriously. After saying this, he picked up a booklet and a porcelain bottle from the side of the desk.

"I knew you were capable a long time ago, and now you haven't disappointed me."

"This is the Mysterious Killing Finger, a martial art left behind by an old rival of mine. It's powerful enough to be cultivated to a first-rate level. You're already good at hand skills, so this martial art is quite compatible with you. I hope you can make this martial art shine again in the future, so that my old rival can finally rest in peace."

"As for this porcelain bottle, it contains twelve tiger and leopard pills, which can effectively strengthen your body. With the help of these pills, plus the Mysterious Killing Finger, I believe you will be able to break through to the first-class level soon." Without any nonsense, Tie Ren Tu handed the things he had prepared long ago to Jiang Chen.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen accepted it without hesitation.

Seeing Jiang Chen being so decisive and efficient, Tie Ren Tu felt more and more satisfied.

"From now on, the Golden Sands Field will be handed over to you. As long as you stay there for three years, when you return, you will be the fourth in command of my Muyu Island. This is my promise."

With a solemn expression, Tie Ren Tu made his promise.

Facing the gaze of Tie Ren Tu, Jiang Chen clasped his hands together and saluted.

"Thank you, Boss."

Without hesitation, Jiang Chen accepted Tie Ren Tu's arrangement. For him, this was not a bad thing.

Seeing this, Tie Ren Tu did not keep Jiang Chen any longer.

After Jiang Chen left, Tie Ren Tu stood behind the desk, looking at the rising sun through the window. He couldn't help but sigh. At this moment, all the heroism and elegance in him disappeared.

"I can no longer even feel the warmth of the sun. Time really isn't running out for me."

Looking away, Tie Ren Tu's expression became somewhat uncertain.

He is not a pure warrior. In addition to martial arts, he has also practiced a special talisman technique - Iron Armor Technique. This technique is magical and can be practiced by warriors. After mastering it, not only will he have infinite strength, but his body will also be like iron armor, invulnerable to swords and spears.

It is precisely by relying on this powerful talisman technique and martial arts that he can be invincible. However, the practice of this talisman technique requires the help of the Yin energy between heaven and earth. Over time, the Yin energy erodes the practitioner's body, and the practitioner will gradually lose perception of the outside world and become as hard as iron or stone.

After a moment, Iron Man Butcher collected all his thoughts. His problems were indeed complicated, but they were not really unsolvable. He just needed some things.

"The small kitchen has developed a new dish, go try it."

Adjusting his mood, Iron Man Butcher walked out of the warm room.

Over the years, his armor skills have become more and more powerful, and their influence on him has become greater and greater, which has made him lose interest in many things, including matters between men and women. The only thing that can make him happy is food. It is precisely because of this that he went to great lengths to invite a chef to Muyu Island.

After he left, a breeze came from the window and blew up the white paper he used to practice calligraphy. There were three words written on it: "Not an Immortal". The brushstrokes were powerful, but there was a hidden edge, which condensed yearning and unwillingness.

On the other side, after leaving Tie Ren Tu's house, Jiang Chen couldn't help but pause.

Looking back at the courtyard shrouded in sunlight, Jiang Chen saw darkness in it.

"That big boss is almost no longer human. No wonder I didn't notice his existence the first time. He is not only gifted, but has also cultivated martial arts to the highest level, only one step away from the Grandmaster realm. He has also cultivated a powerful talisman technique. His combat power is probably much stronger than the outside world expected."

After a brief contact, relying on his powerful perception, Jiang Chen saw something from the Iron Man Butcher. Although he had tried to hide it to some extent, it still couldn't escape his eyes. The yin energy surrounding his body was almost turning into substance. It was more like a walking corpse than a living person.

"I still lack some time to accumulate experience. It would be good for me to go to the Golden Sands Field for a while. It would be convenient for me to verify the Blood Flame Technique. But I don't know where the treasure that my predecessor Jiang Wang has been thinking about is? Or even if it really exists."

A thought came to his mind, and Jiang Chen stopped looking and turned to leave Muyuding. The sunlight hit his body, leaving a long shadow for him.

(End of this chapter)