novel-bin 28, Fat Sheep
28, Fat Sheep
In the dense forests of the mountains.
Ren Qingshan moved about with extraordinary agility, sometimes leaping high into the air and walking on leaves, far surpassing the apes.
This was the twenty-seventh day of his training in the Wind Chasing Kick.
Ren Qingshan had long since mastered the control of his Qi and blood, and would never lose control again.
This can be considered as refining the basic skills of this leg technique to perfection.
This basic technique has three wonderful applications.
First, the speed is greatly increased, and with full force, one can travel 120 li in an hour.
Secondly, they are as light as leaves and can leap up to three zhang (approximately 10 meters). As long as they don't lose their breath, they can walk on the treetops as if on flat ground.
Thirdly, there is the power of attack: a rapid, swift, and powerful combo attack, like a torrential downpour.
The wonder of martial arts was not as intense as Ren Qingshan had felt when he was practicing the Mountain-Opening Palm.
Although powerful and fierce, its effect on the physical body is not as significant as that of leg techniques.
Of course, Fang Yonggang also had his own tricks up his sleeve.
The saying "Teach your apprentice and you'll starve" is an unspoken rule among martial artists. Only core disciples will be taught their most secret and powerful techniques.
Most of the methods circulating in the market are beginner-level methods.
"Without a top-tier cultivation technique to inherit, this will eventually become a problem."
"You still need to take the military examination to become a scholar; the imperial court has a complete system of succession."
"However, there are competitions when taking the martial arts exam. The palm technique and leg technique I have learned are only at the beginner level. I am afraid I am not as good as those scions of noble families."
Having witnessed the wonders of the Wind Chaser Kick, Ren Qingshan couldn't help but ponder, feeling a sense of dread about his insufficient firepower.
However, upon further reflection, the thought of "earth's energy transformation" quickly dispelled any lingering worries.
One force can overcome ten techniques!
While martial arts techniques can amplify explosive power, one's own physical strength and vitality are the foundation.
Even if the entry-level martial arts of the Silver Blood Realm can't beat someone else's inherited ultimate technique... what about Jade Marrow?
I am different from others.
Others rely on hard work and self-cultivation, I rely on making money and buying land!
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As evening fell, Ren Qingshan walked into Yushugou Town.
The market was still bustling.
They found a stall, ordered ten pancakes and a bowl of offal soup, and Ren Qingshan ate them slowly and leisurely.
After about a month, we gradually figured out the situation of the gangs in Yushugou.
In Yushugou Town, there is only one gang, Juyitang.
The gang leader is a Silver Blood Realm martial artist named Li Yiming.
He was a student of Li Mubai, the previous magistrate of the county.
Now Li Mubai has been promoted to a high-ranking official in the prefectural city. Thanks to his influence, Juyitang is developing smoothly, and all the merchant caravans coming and going have to pay him kickbacks.
He was practically all-powerful in this town.
Even the current magistrate of the county is wary of him and will not provoke him unless absolutely necessary.
It won't be easy to take advantage of the Juyitang.
We absolutely have to find a suitable opportunity.
Damn!
Every local household has a powerful backer behind them!
I am also of silver rank, but I suffer from having no powerful backer and cannot even come up with fifty taels of silver.
That's really infuriating.
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"Excuse me...excuse me, could you please make way?"
"Human life is of paramount importance, human life is of paramount importance..."
On a handcart sat two burly men covered in blood. The man pushing the cart shouted anxiously, his brows drenched in sweat.
Passersby in the market quickly moved aside, whispering amongst themselves, wondering what had happened.
Not long after that wooden cart passed by, three more arrived in quick succession, each carrying an injured person.
Blood flowed along the way.
Ren Qingshan had already finished eating the pancakes and drinking the soup. Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but feel a slight stirring in his heart.
The injured people in the car earlier, though covered in blood, looked familiar, as if they were all guards from the Lu family.
What are the guards of the Lu family doing here?
He was also injured?
After paying the bill, Ren Qingshan followed along as if nothing had happened.
Four trolleys were parked in front of a clinic called "Juyi Medical Clinic," and the injured person was carefully carried inside.
Such a scene is rare in a small town and attracted many onlookers.
Ren Qingshan mingled in the crowd, trying to find out more details.
I waited for a while.
Then two horses came galloping towards them, and they were people they recognized.
One of them was Fang Yonggang.
The other one is Lu Qingyi, the noble lady of the Lu family.
Both men had some bruises on their bodies, as if they had been in a fierce battle, but fortunately their injuries were not serious and they were still able to ride horses.
Lu Qingyi had been stabbed in the leg, which was tightly bound with strips of cloth, outlining a healthy, curvaceous figure. She dismounted and hurriedly entered the clinic.
Fang Yonggang, who had been stabbed in the arm and had also been bandaged, tied up the two horses but did not enter the gate. Instead, he cautiously looked around.
On the backs of the two horses were four large bundles, which looked extremely heavy.
It looks like...money?
Ren Qingshan licked his lips, quite tempted.
Judging from the size of the package, it must weigh over a hundred pounds!
Taking a deep breath, Ren Qingshan had a fleeting thought, but still walked towards him.
Although I don't know what has happened yet, it may be an opportunity for me.
How can you not earn money?
Robbery is profitable, protecting people's safety is also profitable.
The price for a silver-ranked guard is five taels of silver per month, but given the current situation, the Lu family seems to be in trouble, which is certainly not something that can be solved with five taels of silver.
"Old Fang, long time no see! What's up?"
Ren Qingshan walked up to Fang Yonggang and asked with a half-smile.
Fang Yonggang was taken aback, recognizing his former subordinate immediately. His pupils contracted slightly, but he still cupped his hands and said, "Something came up. Ren Qingshan, what are you doing here?"
"I'm on my way to capture a demon, and I'll rest here for a few days."
Ren Qingshan gave a casual reply.
Exorcising demons?
With your strength of two thousand pounds, you think you can catch demons?
Fang Yonggang inwardly grumbled, but at this moment he didn't want to cause any more trouble, so he just waved his hand and said, "This is none of your business. I have things to do and can't bother with you."
"Is your clinic owned by your family?"
Ren Qingshan smiled unhurriedly, his gaze falling on the bundle on the horse's back: "You've hauled so much silver? Where are you going?"
Fang Yonggang took a deep breath, anger flashing in his eyes: "None of your business! Get out!"
Troublemakers!
That troublemaker!
At such a moment, he happened to be there and even pointed out the silver in the horse's backpack, which inevitably attracted the covetous eyes of bandits in the crowd.
Fang Yonggang was filled with extreme hatred.
But at this critical juncture, he could only suppress the urge to act.
The Lu family's guards have suffered heavy casualties at the moment, so it's best not to make any more enemies.
Moreover, with so many people watching, the consequences of taking action would be unpredictable.
Furthermore, even in town, where there are no bandits in the wild, one must still be wary of the Juyitang's underhanded tactics.
Li Yiming is not only incredibly powerful but also ruthless and extremely difficult to deal with.
At this time.
Inside the door, Lu Qingyi strode out and said quickly, "You stay here and guard this place. I'm going to find Li Yiming."
Fang Yonggang nodded: "Miss, please be careful."
Lu Qingyi saw Ren Qingshan again, her long eyelashes blinking twice.
"Ren Qingshan? What are you doing here?"
"Perfect timing, come with me!"
Ren Qingshan had previously distinguished himself during the Lu family's annual examination, earning a silver medal.
Of course she remembered.
However, she was unaware that Ren Qingshan had already been driven away by Fang Yonggang and was mistaken for one of her own bodyguards, which led to their chance encounter.
Fang Yonggang's sharp Adam's apple bobbed, guessing that the young lady had misunderstood, and he was about to explain.
But Ren Qingshan had already nodded with a smile.
"Okay, this way."
"There's something I just wanted to tell you."
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