Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting from Fist Technique Deduction
Chapter 115 - 103: Upper Levels

Chapter 115: Chapter 103: Upper Levels

"Cheng Xiongjia, Yue Zhenhan, why are the two of them here?" The few were momentarily stunned, not expecting the two to have died silently here.

"Old Sun." Duan Yu, with a grave expression, turned over Cheng Xiongjia’s body and pointed to the bloody hole on his skull: "Cheng Xiongjia’s fatal wound is here."

Their attention immediately focused on the wound.

"These are the marks left by Yue Zhenhan’s Nine-section Whip," Sun Guangchun frowned and said. "Why would Yue Zhenhan kill Cheng Xiongjia?"

"Yue Zhenhan died from severe head trauma." Several people looked again at Yue Zhenhan’s body, noting the thumb-sized bloody hole in his head.

"He was killed by a master swordsman," Pang Biao, seasoned and knowledgeable, remarked. "I can feel the lingering sharp Sword Intent, it absolutely isn’t from an ordinary Qi Condensation cultivator."

"Brother Pang, you mean?" Sun Guangchun and the others were suddenly taken aback.

"Heh heh." Pang Biao sneered, a hint of dread flashing in his eyes, and continued, "This person surely controls a sword with a staff."

"Look, there are also knife wounds on Yue Zhenhan’s body; these must have been left during his battle with Cheng Xiongjia," Pang Biao calmly analyzed. "After Yue Zhenhan killed Cheng Xiongjia and his Qi was mostly depleted, he emerged to finish him off."

Pang Biao immediately turned around, ready to leave, "This person must be related to what Cheng Xiongjia and Yue Zhenhan were fighting over."

"To make them risk their lives to fight for it, heh heh." A glimmer of greed shone in Pang Biao’s eyes as they arrived at the inner courtyard once again: "This is Qiao Wanying, Qiao Yifei’s only daughter!"

Duan Yu immediately recognized the woman lying beneath the rockery.

"Hmph." Sun Guangchun’s eyes flashed with cold light: "The dark injury of ’Monkey on the Bridge’ must be related to this treasure."

"Tonight, have people surround this place, interrogate all the family members in the yard, and definitely find out the clues," Sun Guangchun thought as his heart stirred. "Also, have the henchmen scatter to search, keep an eye out in Yanghua for any sword masters, and reward heavily once confirmed."

The three deputy gang leaders couldn’t help but nod in agreement. Cheng Xiongjia and Yue Zhenhan always moved with caution and were strong. The thing they fought over must be extraordinary, and this matter needs to be expedited.

Duan Yu received the order and immediately left to instruct the gang members to arrest and interrogate Cheng Xiongjia’s family.

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In the center of Yanghua City, in a large estate near the southwestern area.

The estate had a serene environment, with picturesque scenery. Surrounded by greenery and woods, reflecting in the water. Large koi fish in the lake swam in groups, gracefully for people to admire.

Occasionally, elaborately dressed noblewomen could be seen strolling leisurely, leading children to play, followed by three to five serving maids.

This was the Pei family, one of the families with a legacy of hundreds of years in Yanghua Town.

The most central grand hall among the cluster of palaces.

A few people sat solemnly, each with a contemplative expression.

"Family Head. Today at the pier, the Lotus Gang was annihilated by the combined forces of the Qingzhu Gang and Feiyun Gang. Do we need to establish new support?" one of them asked.

Sitting in the center, Pei Zeqi, the head of the Pei family, held a lofty position, exuding authority with every movement. His decisions influenced the development and direction of Yanghua.

"Shichang, how is the Pill Master situation at present?" Pei Zeqi did not answer directly but instead asked a young man, eight feet tall with starry eyes and sharp brows.

It was Pei Shichang, the designated next successor of the Pei Family Head.

"Family Head," Pei Shichang pondered briefly before calmly answering, "Wu Pill Master mentioned some insights, but more time is needed. After winter ends, the pill results will be known."

Pei Zeqi nodded, his voice low, "Good. We should also start preparing to cultivate our pill masters. This task, Zeqing, you should select candidates as you see fit to expand the team."

"Yes, Family Head." Pei Zeqing’s round and smiling face turned solemn, and he responded in a serious tone.

"The medicine garden we arranged on Huaijiang Island is a decoy," Pei Zeqi said with a glint in his eyes, his tone calm. "The Hong family making moves to reorganize the pier forces seem to intend on severing our medicine garden transport."

"They are destined to come up empty-handed."

Pei Zeqing smiled again.

"But our transport routes being exposed means there might be an inside informant," Pei Zeqi displayed dissatisfaction for the first time, naming again: "Sixian, this task is yours. Investigate the informant, family law cannot be lenient, even if they are someone from the Pei family, handle it accordingly."

"You are Shichang’s right-hand man, do not disappoint me." Pei Zeqi’s deep eyes looked at Hou Sixian with expectation.

Pei Shichang’s face lit up hearing this.

"Yes." Hou Sixian bowed his head in acceptance, a flash of unusual emotion in his eyes.

Pei Zeqi’s trust in him was more than he imagined. For an outsider to not only enter the family council of elders but now be given the power to oversee and inspect.

This shows Pei family’s determination to eliminate outdated practices and be accommodating. Otherwise, the old ancestor wouldn’t have been a spouse from a lesser clan.

"Has there been any progress regarding the destruction of the Li family?" After giving out tasks, Pei Zeqi asked again.

"They are outsiders, not from Yanghua," an elderly woman among them replied softly. It was Pei Zeqin.

"What’s their origin?"

"Caught several of their leaders. They said it was a group of wandering bandits. They were purged by other factions and wanted to establish a presence in Yanghua," Pei Zeqin spoke softly, though doubt lingered between her brows. "Above Qi Condensation level, individuals are not clearly identified, nor their strength known. But those who acted at the pier were their members."

"Investigate further. This is of utmost importance." Pei Zeqi’s tone grew heavier, staring sternly at the elderly woman.

"Yes!" The elderly lady nodded.

"Regarding the Huai River Pier. Since they want it, let’s give it and see what the Hong family and bandits can do," Pei Zeqi said lightly. "Once Wu Pill Master’s formula is ready, we’ll take action."

"Yes!" The crowd was stirred, responding in unison.

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The night fell.

Xu Yang, having deliberated with Ao Daguang and Jia Zhangle, settled all affairs, and it was already late at night.

Stepping out of Huaining Hall, the night was cloaked by clouds, the starlight dim, the streets silent.

Xu Yang exited, glanced up at the sky, seeing no moonlight.

Shortly, after turning four or five street corners, he arrived at a secluded place, but it had little effect on his journey home. After all, he had walked these familiar roads for many years.

Moreover, his status was not ordinary; anyone unwise enough to cross him would face troubles.

After passing through a dense forest and circling a few brick-tile houses,

Xu Yang’s heart couldn’t contain his excitement thinking about the wealth he had confiscated today. His martial path being stagnant, he indulged in wealth and pleasures.

"This damn weather is getting colder," Xu Yang tightened the clothes around him.

Thinking about his beautiful concubine’s tender figure at home, his pace quickened.

As Xu Yang turned into a dense forest, a familiar voice called out.

"Master Xu, what a coincidence! Even walking at night we meet."

Xu Yang was startled, surprised by being called in the dead of night.

Amid the dense forest, a tall figure approached him leisurely.

"Who?" Xu Yang shouted quietly.

The dim starlight made it hard to discern the person’s face.

When the distance narrowed to about ten feet, Xu Yang felt the person’s aura.

"Lin Yuan?" Xu Yang was immediately astonished, then felt a surge of joy in his heart.

With Wang Wei and Cheng Xiongjia failing in succession, now Lin Yuan came to him, and he could kill him easily, reducing many troubles.

Looking again at Lin Yuan, Xu Yang sneered.

"Roaming at night isn’t a wise habit."

Xu Yang’s eyes filled with murderous intent, his tone savage.