Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting from Fist Technique Deduction
Chapter 143 - 6 Truth

Chapter 143: Chapter 6 Truth

The Hong Family, in Hong Weiqing’s study.

Hong Bangzhao, a prominent figure of the younger generation in the Hong Family, often discusses and decides on important family matters with Hong Weiqing.

This is also a necessary process for the transition between the old and new eras in the Hong Family. Usually, the previous Family Head provides guidance to the next generation to ensure a smoother transition, facilitating faster growth for the new generation.

At this moment, Hong Bangzhao sat opposite Hong Weiqing in the study.

The two had been conversing for a long time, with Hong Weiqing half-reclining on an armchair, resting and clearing his mind.

Suddenly, Hong Bangzhao remembered an important matter he had not reported to Hong Weiqing, and his expression turned solemn immediately.

"Family Head, the last time at the Huai River Pier, the deaths of Ao Daguang and Ling Kang were suspicious. You know very well, neither of them was killed by Xue Ai."

"I have investigated the files; shortly before Xue Ai left, there was still some noise. Thus, the time to kill Ling Kang and Ao Daguang was just when Ling Kang appeared at Huaining Hall," Hong Bangzhao narrated in a low voice, finishing his thoughts from this period.

"You mean to say, the person who killed Ao Daguang was hidden within Huaining Hall." Hong Weiqing nodded, "Why bring this up now?"

At this point, it had been a month since the West River Alliance took over the Huai River Pier, and Hong Bangzhao suddenly brought it up, evidently not without reason.

Hong Weiqing squinted his eyes, rubbing a jade thumb ring, waiting for Hong Bangzhao to continue.

"Hasn’t the Pei family recently produced a Pill Master Lin, in charge of Beiqing Hall? I’ve also gathered intelligence that since this person took charge of Beiqing Hall, the production of middle-grade pills there has increased significantly, by as much as fifty percent," Hong Bangzhao said with a hint of shock on his face.

That the entire output of Beiqing Hall could be increased by fifty percent by just one person was astounding. Rumor had it Lin Yuan’s alchemy skills were so high that he could match a middle-grade Pill Master, but the reality was even more exaggerated than the rumors.

Such output was very secretive, known to very few, and the Hong Family had to utilize many covert lines to obtain this intelligence.

The moment he got the intelligence, even as the future helmsman of the Hong Family, making top-level decisions for Yanghua’s development, he was shocked by the output increase at Beiqing Hall.

All evidence indicated that such a startling increase was brought by Lin Yuan at Beiqing Hall.

"Lin Yuan is definitely a crucial threat to our Hong Family; he must be eliminated. Otherwise, if he continues to build his strength for a few more years, our Hong Family’s supply of pills for Qi-Blood martial artists will definitely fall behind the Pei family, potentially breaking the balance between our two families," Hong Bangzhao said with grave concern over this lurking danger.

Upon hearing this, Hong Weiqing secretly nods, acknowledging Hong Bangzhao’s long-term vision and extraordinary insight.

"What does this have to do with the matter at Huaining Hall earlier?" Hong Weiqing refrained from expressing too many opinions, intending to listen to Hong Bangzhao’s approach.

"Because, I suspect, it was Lin Yuan who killed Ao Daguang!" Hong Bangzhao’s eyes also shot a cold gleam as he finished speaking.

The rotating jade thumb ring of Hong Weiqing suddenly stopped, and his posture straightened slightly.

"Continue!" Hong Weiqing set aside his relaxed demeanor, his expression becoming increasingly serious.

"Before the deaths of Ao Daguang and Ling Kang, only one person had openly been to the fourth floor, none other than Lin Yuan himself. Moreover, before Lin Yuan went upstairs, he had also defeated Shen Chengtian, ranked twelfth among the elite disciples. Such a rapid improvement in strength is extremely peculiar; he must have great suspicion."

Hong Bangzhao thought for a moment, calmly saying, "The very next day, Lin Yuan went to the Pill Hall to take the exam and amazed everyone with his skills, shocking countless people, becoming a middle-grade Pill Master, and took charge of Beiqing Hall at once."

"According to the general conditions for becoming a Pill Master, how long does one need to practice? Ten years at most, three to five years at the least, it’s impossible to be born with such knowledge. Hence, I deduce that Lin Yuan likely had the ability to concoct the Five Qi Pill long before."

Hong Bangzhao analyzed step by step, almost deducing the truth of the matter.

"Indeed, that makes sense, continue," Hong Weiqing gradually organized these details in his mind, increasingly recognizing the facts Hong Bangzhao presented.

"Therefore, Lin Yuan practiced alchemy while concealing his strength, ultimately killing Ao Daguang in one swift strike, but was discovered by Ling Kang midway. Thus, he somehow deceived Ling Kang and beheaded him with one blow. However, Xue Ai happened to arrive, disrupting the Pei family’s plan, so he framed Xue Ai in the confusion and then withdrew under the guise of being a Pill Master," Hong Bangzhao said while taking a deep breath to calm his shocked heart.

Last night he had this thought in his mind, rationality persistently telling himself that such events were impossible.

But after eliminating all other factors, this was the only answer.

Upon hearing this, a fierce light surged in Hong Weiqing’s eyes.

For a moment, only the heavy breathing of the two was audible in the room.

"Go on," but both were extraordinary individuals, Hong Weiqing closed his eyes for a breath and had calmed the inner turmoil.

"Hence, I believe Lin Yuan has already stepped into the Condensed Yuan realm. In half a year, he directly broke through the Qi-Blood realm threshold and advanced to Condensed Yuan; such talent is truly rare."

Hong Bangzhao nodded and continued, "To be able to kill the likes of Ao Daguang and Ling Kang, who were in the early stage of Condensed Yuan, although there was an element of surprise in his attack, his actual level may have already reached the second or even third rank of Condensed Yuan."

"Additionally, I examined the wound, and the level of his knife intent was almost indistinguishable from Xue Ai’s," Hong Bangzhao pondered for a moment and once again stated facts that shocked them both.

Hong Weiqing suddenly sat up straight, carefully sorting out the thoughts in his mind, "Accumulating in the shadows, killed Ao Daguang, Ling Kang, and possibly even Yue Zhenhan was killed by him."

"The objective of the Pei family was to seize the Huai River Pier in one fell swoop! However, they were disrupted by Xue Ai’s appearance, which threw off their plan. Instead, they had him pass the pill examination, thus gaining the protection of the Pei family. The flaw lies in the fact that the Pei family hadn’t anticipated Lin Yuan’s extraordinary alchemical talent, catching the eyes of us both!"

A flicker of killing intent arose from the depths of Hong Weiqing’s eyes, "No wonder when our forces entered Huaining Hall, the Pei family made no obvious moves, yet stealthily set this up, causing us substantial losses."

"This person is surely a dark agent of the Pei family! If the West River Alliance hadn’t seized the Huai River Pier, Lin Yuan’s seniority would be just right to take over the Huai River Pier, turning all our plans into nothing!"

"What a cunning plan, it truly is cunning." Hong Bangzhao seemed to be angered, stirring up endless waves in his heart.

"However, Bangzhao, is there any chance your deduction is a fabrication?" Hong Weiqing stared at Hong Bangzhao seriously, "I’m asking, is there any chance at all?"

Since they couldn’t confirm if Lin Yuan was as strong as their deductions suggested, it involved how many resources to dedicate to dealing with him, entailing deep implications that necessitated caution.

"Family Head. Imagine Lin Yuan has already entered your must-kill list," Hong Bangzhao shook his head, affirming, "I brought up this matter today precisely to make the Family Head pay attention to this person. Lin Yuan is highly likely to become the next Hou Sixian, a grave threat to our Hong Family’s future."

"However, your doubts indeed hold merit, given how absurd these facts are when presented," Hong Bangzhao’s expression remained calm, not avoiding Hong Weiqing’s doubts.

"So, I’ve come up with a way to verify it," Hong Bangzhao revealed a slight smile, "and I can find out the result today."

"You mean?" Hong Weiqing’s gaze fell again on Hong Bangzhao’s confident face.

"If Lin Yuan is truly at the Condensed Yuan stage. Then the doubts you just had won’t remain as doubts. And the terrifying, seemingly absurd matters I mentioned just now,"

Hong Bangzhao slowly exhaled, speaking in a deep voice:

"Those impossibilities are all facts! Undeniably true facts!"

Hong Weiqing closed his eyes thoughtfully, finally nodding slowly.

"If Lin Yuan has entered Condensed Yuan, I ask the Family Head to prioritize this highly when making arrangements. Please, Family Head, spare no effort in eliminating this person,"

Hong Bangzhao spoke earnestly, making his request again.

"Bangzhao," Hong Weiqing softly called, praising, "You’ve handled this matter very well."

"Lin Yuan just appeared on my radar, and I’ve already laid out a killer strategy. A peak at the mid-stage of Condensed Yuan, I thought that was sufficient. But now, it seems it’s not secure enough."

"Two peaks at the mid-stage of Condensed Yuan, with one in the open and one in the dark; even if he is late-stage Condensed Yuan, he cannot escape. Even if Lin Yuan is a genius, he can’t fly free!" Hong Weiqing chuckled lightly.

But at the moment, the time was not right; he was still waiting for the critical moment to appear.

Upon hearing this, Hong Bangzhao knew about the family’s major plan and silently nodded.

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