Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting from Fist Technique Deduction
Chapter 158 - 19: Blazing Sun

Chapter 158: Chapter 19: Blazing Sun

Hong Family, Hong Weiqing’s study.

Hong Bangzhao sat opposite Hong Weiqing once more.

This time, there was a beautiful woman beside him, Hong Wenli, who had attacked Lin Yuan a few days ago.

Hong Bangzhao’s expression was calm; inviting Hong Wenli today was precisely to show Hong Weiqing his previous speculations about Lin Yuan.

"Wenli, you did well." Hong Weiqing looked at Hong Wenli, a satisfied look surfaced on his face, and he praised her.

"The Pei family reacted quickly; otherwise, given a little more time, I would surely have been able to cut Lin Yuan down with my sword." Hong Wenli wasn’t proud, just shook her head in regret.

"There’s no rush in this matter; whether we kill him or not won’t make much difference." Hong Weiqing chuckled, straightening his posture: "I’ve received news that the selection of disciples for the martial arts academy is likely to be advanced. In the near term, do not slacken off; prepare accordingly, it might be an opportunity."

Hong Weiqing advised Hong Wenli: "Once you return, offer an additional twenty percent as a tribute; strive to enter the martial arts academy and pave the way for our Hong family to enter the higher city."

"Yes, Family Head!" Hong Wenli stood up and bowed, responding earnestly.

After Hong Wenli left, Hong Weiqing spoke indifferently, "The insider has reported that it may only be a few days until the matter with the Pei family is settled."

"I invited you here today to hear your opinion. What do you think of the current situation?"

After speaking, Hong Weiqing took some tea from the brazier, sipping it slowly.

Upon hearing this, Hong Bangzhao felt a stir in his heart.

He took a deep breath, calming the distractions in his mind, then said solemnly: "At present, we need to support the West River Alliance, establishing a tripartite division between the Pei family, our Hong family, and them. The true opportunity for the West River Alliance to shine hasn’t arrived yet."

"Taking this chance, we should eliminate the high-level Pill Masters of the Pei family. After enduring for a period, we can slowly erode the lower, middle, and even high echelons of the Pei family."

"Thus, when the Pei family’s pill concoction is complete, we can seize the pill formula amidst the chaos. This way, as they decline, we accumulate quietly, eventually annihilating the Pei family."

Hong Weiqing nodded slightly.

This strategy was a guideline he had set from the start, also discussed with several important elders and the old ancestor. Hong Bangzhao, through his contact with information, inferred their general method, indeed showing meticulous ingenuity.

"Not bad!"

Hong Weiqing praised, waiting for Hong Bangzhao to continue.

"The key to this plan is the formula for the second-tier pills. Even if we can’t get it, we must destroy it! By cutting off the Pei family’s pill path, we can trap them in Yanghua." Hong Bangzhao’s face was grave, hesitating as he spoke: "However, nephew still has some doubts."

"Considering the strengths of the two families, their ancestors are evenly matched. Including you and other elders, our Hong family has eight late-stage Qi Condensation elders, while the Pei family, with Hou Sixian, has ten late-stage Qi Condensation members."

"On the surface, we seem to be at a disadvantage. Even counting the four late-stage Qi Condensation members of the West River Alliance, if they don’t exert themselves fully, what can we do about it?"

Hong Bangzhao still couldn’t understand why the family was so certain of being able to destroy the Pei family; there must be information he was unaware of.

"Moreover, the West River Alliance, being a group of bandits with a notorious reputation, how can we ensure they stand firmly on our side?" Hong Bangzhao stared at Hong Weiqing, his eyes sharp.

Upon hearing this, Hong Weiqing twirled the jade thumb ring on his hand and smiled faintly: "Correct!"

"The fact that you considered these things is quite reassuring. Regarding the West River Alliance, rest assured, they wouldn’t dare betray us. They will definitely side with us, no matter what conditions the Pei family offers!"

Hong Weiqing’s expression was resolute, speaking with certainty.

Upon hearing this, Hong Bangzhao fell silent, then after a while, continued to ask: "And within the academy, Hall Master Bai Hongqian, in charge of external affairs, and Hall Master Luo Liyu, in charge of logistics, both seem unclear in their stance?"

"Heh heh, just two dogs of the Palace Master. No need for concern; without the Palace Master’s instructions, neither will act." Hong Weiqing leaned forward slightly, lowering his voice: "The anomaly of the Purple Extreme Vein is just enough to hold back the Pei family’s second elder. The Pei family appears to have one more late-stage Qi Condensation with Hou Sixian, but you forget about Zhang Kaishan."

"You mean, Family Head?" Hong Bangzhao’s eyes lit up, his posture straightening.

"Hou Sixian has entered the late stage, yet Zhang Kaishan was his equal at one time, how much slower can he be?" Hong Weiqing resumed sipping tea, moistening his throat: "Two months ago, Zhang Kaishan had already seen the old ancestor and is now an elder in our Hong family."

"Thus, the top strength of both sides is essentially balanced. The West River Alliance can tip the balance, allowing us to gradually consume the Pei family. Ultimately, completely controlling Yanghua."

Hong Weiqing remained calm on the surface while his ambition swelled inwardly.

"Yes!" Hong Bangzhao was equally excited, as the years of accumulated resentment between the Pei and Hong families would finally be resolved in their generation: "The Pei family’s weapon store, grain storage, Cuiyun Building, salt workshops—these must all be taken one by one!"

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Lin Yuan’s residence, within the quiet room.

Lin Yuan suddenly felt as if his soul’s head was being scorched by the scorching sun.

Fortunately, he was alert, afraid of hurting his soul again, he immediately retracted it.

"The cold wind can wound the soul, and sunlight can also scorch the soul?" Lin Yuan mused, and then realized, "It seems that the external weather affects the spirit, and very strongly."

Lin Yuan withdrew his spirit back into his body, though his mind still felt a burning pain, but it was barely within the tolerable range.

"If the cold wind and sunlight, could clouds, rain, and even lightning also affect the soul?" Lin Yuan speculated, feeling that this was very likely.

"Take it one step at a time and explore slowly."

Thinking of this, Lin Yuan decided to try again, attempting to project his soul out of his body.

"It hurts, damn it, it hurts." Lin Yuan forced himself to expose part of his head under the blazing sun.

After enduring for ten breaths, he suddenly withdrew.

"I can endure for ten breaths!" Lin Yuan mused to himself, silently calculating his soul’s strength.

Finally, after half a stick of incense, the tearing sensation in Lin Yuan’s mind finally eased.

"Soul tempering is complete, and the refinement of vitality shouldn’t be neglected either." Lin Yuan started to cultivate the accumulation of vitality within his body.

When the Sunrise Decision continued to circulate through his body, his expression turned surprised.

"The Sunrise Decision seems to have changed?" Lin Yuan couldn’t help but experience carefully the vitality within his body.

"It seems to possess a trace of the scorching attribute of the sun, capable of refining my vitality to another level and imbuing it with a hint of the scorching sun’s heat!"

Startled by his realization, Lin Yuan tore off a piece of cloth from his robe.

After placing the cloth into his palm, the wisp of scorching sun attribute-infused vitality within him seeped out from his hand, gradually covering the piece of cloth.

Puff!

In the dimly lit room, a flare of fire unexpectedly appeared. The cloth in his palm spontaneously ignited, burning completely into ashes within a few breaths.

Moreover, amidst the burning flame, he felt no slightest discomfort on his hand.

"It’s ignited?"

Lin Yuan’s eyes lit up, astonished that after enduring so much pain, there was such an effect.

Feeling his vitality more consolidated and the barrier to breaking through the second level of Qi Condensation subtly loosening.

"Excellent."

Lin Yuan clenched the ashes with his hand, a smile emerging on his face.

Initially, he thought it would take time to accumulate Qi-Blood, but unexpectedly, there’s another path through martial arts insight to expedite Qi-Blood accumulation.