Supernatural Insight Eyes
Chapter 228: Beginning of transformation 0226

Chapter 228: Beginning of transformation 0226

"Acknowledged."

Ye Qiu clasped his fists in salute. The strength of his opponent had surprised him. Had it not been for the initial stage of the True Qi Shield he had cultivated in recent days, which greatly protected him, he would have been vulnerable.

The True Qi shielded his skin, leading Meng Chong to mistakenly believe that his blows landed on Ye Qiu’s body, but in reality, they struck only the True Qi Shield.

Therefore, Ye Qiu dared to allow the opponent to attack him. This invisible True Qi Shield indeed served as a trump card—protecting him covertly and withstanding openly.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Ye Qiu earned Meng Chong’s respect and definitively proved his strength. From then on, perhaps no one in the martial world would assume Ye Qiu’s strength was just exaggerated hearsay.

In Meng Chong’s fearless hands, managing to remain unscathed was enough to prove that Ye Qiu’s skills were genuinely effective. From today, some people would place Ye Qiu on the same level as Meng Chong.

"I’m the kind of person who says what he thinks and does what he wants. Ye Qiu, your strength rivals mine. In this plan, I hope you and I can cooperate," Meng Chong chuckled.

Ye Qiu did not decline, but instead extended his hand. Meng Chong also reached out for a shake, and, sharing a smile, the two became friends through conflict.

Seeing this scene, Chen Yifeng showed a smile. This was for the best; he feared that infighting and mutual suspicion among his own people during a confrontation could easily lead to failure, even with high martial skills.

"Everyone has now seen the strength of young brother Ye Qiu. Let us now discuss the serious matters," said Chen Yifeng, as they returned to the hall.

After staying for two hours at Zhonggu Tang, Ye Qiu, Li Futu, and two others successively walked out.

Liang Gong simply nodded his head and left by himself.

Li Futu looked at Ye Qiu and said, "I really wanted to compete with you, but unfortunately, he beat me to it." Meng Chong laughed, and Li Futu continued, "Our duel will have to be postponed to the martial arts congress up north and down south. Then, I hope you can give it your all."

After Li Futu finished speaking, he and Ma Kunqing prepared to leave when Ma Kunqing suddenly stopped, turned to Ye Qiu, and said, "I will catch up to you and defeat you at the martial arts congress."

Both men wanted a duel with him; Ye Qiu felt somewhat helpless. Did he invite such jealousy, making him seem like everyone’s natural enemy?

Liang Gong, Li Futu, and Ma Kunqing left one after the other, leaving only him and Meng Chong. Ye Qiu glanced suspiciously at Meng Chong and asked, "Do you also want to say you’ll defeat me at the martial arts congress?"

Meng Chong laughed heartily and said, "I just have a good impression of you. There aren’t many people who catch my eye, but you’re one of them."

It was evident that Meng Chong was very open-hearted. Since the other party was interested in making friends with him, Ye Qiu did not refuse.

"You are a tough guy; taking so many punches from me. Even a True Qi Martial Artist would struggle, but you, not flushing or panting and with no discomfort, intrigued me to stay and exchange more with you, just in case I encounter someone like you in the future, I’ll be prepared," Meng Chong said.

Ye Qiu was amused by Meng Chong’s straightforwardness. Although Meng Chong initially seemed unruly, once he acknowledged someone, he seemed like a completely different person.

"It’s a long story, but the reason I could withstand so many punches was just a bit of trickery," Ye Qiu said.

Hearing this, Meng Chong became even more interested as he was obsessed with martial arts. Encountering someone like Ye Qiu who could withstand his relentless attacks, he was not willing to let him go easily.

Rolling his eyes, Meng Chong suggested, "How about we find a place to talk in detail?"

Ye Qiu agreed with a nod, and they soon found a nearby restaurant.

They ordered a table full of dishes, and Meng Chong, who was starving, eagerly drank large bowls of liquor and devoured meat.

Ye Qiu occasionally moved his chopsticks, also sipping his drink from time to time.

The two talked about all sorts of things and eventually, Ye Qiu brought up the martial arts congress.

"Brother Ye, you don’t even know about the Martial Arts Conference, do you?" Meng Chong asked in surprise.

After getting acquainted with Ye Qiu, Meng Chong started calling him Brother Ye directly. Naturally, Ye Qiu didn’t know about the Martial Arts Conference since he had almost always been with the old man and rarely came down the mountain, let alone participating in any Martial Arts Conferences.

"Please, Brother Meng, tell me more about what the Martial Arts Conference actually is," Ye Qiu said.

"It’s better for you to know about this early," Meng Chong paused to sip his wine, then started about the upcoming North-South Martial Arts Conference.

The Martial Arts Conference, held jointly by martial artists from the north and south every three years, ranks the top ten outstanding young martial artists and awards them the title of the "Top Ten Hawks."

"Oh? Li Futu is one of the Top Ten Hawks, isn’t he?" Ye Qiu asked.

Meng Chong nodded and said, "Li Futu is ranked the ninth hawk, and the one next to him, Ma Kunqing, is ranked the tenth!"

Ye Qiu was slightly surprised. No wonder those people looked at Li Futu and Ma Kunqing differently—they were top ten competitors from the last Martial Arts Conference.

"That means I’m also ranked among the Top Ten Hawks," Ye Qiu muttered under his breath.

"What are you saying to yourself, Brother Ye?" Meng Chong didn’t catch it and asked.

Ye Qiu smiled. He decided not to mention beating Ma Kunqing. Keeping a bit of mystery in front of Meng Chong wasn’t a bad thing.

Speaking of the Top Ten Hawks, aside from skilled fighters like Li Futu and Ma Kunqing, wouldn’t those ranked in the top five be even stronger?

Ye Qiu asked curiously, "I’ve seen Li Futu and Ma Kunqing. I wonder what kind of people the top five Hawks are?"

Speaking of this, even the usually carefree Meng Chong grew serious then shook his head and said, "We might have a chance to catch up to the latter five Hawks, but as for the top five, you’ll understand later, Brother Ye." Meng Chong didn’t reveal who the top five were and changed the subject.

After chatting with Meng Chong for two hours, the two found they got along quite well.

"Brother Ye, if you’re looking for me, come to the underground boxing ring. Just ask for Boss Meng, and they’ll find me," he said.

Ye Qiu nodded, and the two parted ways, with Ye Qiu heading straight back to the Goddess Villa.

...

In a sealed room, apart from the walls, the windows were covered with steel bars, making the room impenetrable except through the door.

Fujikawa Ueno looked at Cui Zisong and asked again, "Are you really sure about this?"

Cui Zisong nodded affirmatively.

"After taking this drug, you’ll experience severe pain and become neither human nor ghost. Drink it if you have thought it through; if not, I won’t force you," Fujikawa Ueno said.

"Teacher, I am willing to endure the pain, as long as I can become stronger, I can withstand any suffering," Cui Zisong declared. Fujikawa Ueno showed a relieved expression and said, "All right, once you stabilize, you’ll be able to go out and kill with me!"

Cui Zisong stared at the liquid in the glass bottle and gulped it down.

Fujikawa Ueno slowly locked the room door, and soon after, painful screams erupted inside, heart-wrenchingly loud.

Only after Fujikawa Ueno closed the second door did the sound completely cut off.

"Zisong, the day you emerge from your cocoon will be the moment I unleash a killing spree again..." Fujikawa Ueno’s gaze flickered in the corridor, and his killing intent subsided to calm.

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