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Chapter 110: Chapter 101: Obtaining the Treasure Fish, Breaking Realm (10,000 words, please subscribe)_5

Wu Hong said, and Su Yunjin’s face turned red from all the praise.

“Surely I’m not that good.”

Wu Zhong also chimed in, “Ah, Yunjin girl, your cooking is indeed quite remarkable, nearly equal to my Lan’er’s skill by nine-tenths.”

“You wanna die, huh? Talking like that in front of the child.”

Mrs. Bai glared at Wu Zhong reproachfully.

Wu Zhong was quite adept with flattery; despite his usual low-key and seemingly reticent demeanor,

he actually had quite the skill in charming women; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to woo Doctor Bai’s only daughter during his apprenticeship and leap social classes.

From being a mere peasant’s son without proper clothing or food to now being the respectable Fishery Manager—a lower-ranking leader within the Fishing Guild.

Watching Wu Zhong and Mrs. Bai flirt, Doctor Bai coughed lightly.

“Ahem, let’s talk serious, what did you three find on this trip?”

Hearing this, Wu Zhong said, “My guess was right; Yu Biao was indeed aiming to establish his authority over me. He started off with some veiled threats, and then he presented a pig heart to intimidate us. Thankfully, Jiu Si was clever enough to say he doesn’t eat pork, or else we’d have been led by the nose by him.”

Doctor Bai turned to Chen Jiusi, “And you, Nine-Four?”

Chen Jiusi set down his bowl then said, “Yu Biao must have confirmed that I was the one who went down the mountain behind Uncle Zhong’s back and killed his son; however, he’s very patient, hasn’t acted out, or perhaps he fears Brother Hong’s strength. Brother Hong, you took that teapot so deftly that I didn’t even see your move.”

At this point, Wu Hong shoveled a big mouthful of meat sauce into his mouth and said with a dismissive air, “Hey, that’s nothing. During my unbeaten streak, this Yu Biao wouldn’t last more than two moves against me. Such a nobody could only take advantage of the time when I was seriously injured to show off his might!”

Wu Zhong then added, “Hong’er, don’t be careless. Yu Biao is no ordinary man. His master was Gu Qingshan, who was the older brother of one of the Thirteen Grand Protectors of the Fishing Guild, Ghost Hand Gu Qingfeng. Although Gu Qingshan died quite early, there’s still some kinship between the Yu Family and the Gu Family.”

“Gu Qingfeng also took quite good care of him, so don’t underestimate him. He has a powerful backing too.”

Hearing this, Wu Hong commented, “No wonder that guy has been causing trouble in Xiantao Town for so many years, and Guild Cao has always left him be. So there’s also this relationship at play?”

Wu Zhong added, “All these guild managers have complicated connections; it’s really hard to make a name for oneself in the guilds without having a solid backing.”

After saying this, Wu Zhong turned to Chen Jie, “Nine-Four, your feud with Yu Biao now seems to be a matter of life and death. You better be careful. He’s a venomous snake and might bite you at any moment—a deadly bite!”

Chen Jie replied after hearing this, “Mhm, I was prepared for this when I went there.”

Wu Zhong said, “Right, Nine-Four, I wanted to tell you something. Li Sanding spoke to me earlier; he wants to fight this battle for the position of Village Chief in my stead. What do you think?”

Chen Jie hesitated for a moment then quickly said, “Is he capable?”

He had witnessed Li Sanding’s strength today, which should be no weaker than the former Big Ship Leader Zhao Xun, but even with his ability, he would be no match for Yu Biao.

“Li San and I go way back,” said Wu Zhong. “He begged me to let him fight; I really had no choice.”

“Besides, Nine-Four, with such a huge grudge against Yu Biao, I’m afraid he might fight to kill you in the ring. So for now, let’s endure and let Li San fight.”

Hearing this, Chen Jie paused.

Looking at Wu Zhong, he said, “Uncle Zhong, don’t you trust me?”

“It’s not that,” Wu Zhong replied.

“Uncle Zhong, I really need this opportunity!”

“But your strength?”

Wu Zhong was worried. Now that Chen Jie and Yu Biao’s capabilities were known to each other, if a match were to be held, Yu Biao, vengeful for the murder of his son, would surely fight fatally.

Wu Zhong didn’t want to see Chen Jie die horribly in the ring.

Wu Hong spoke up at this point, “Nine-Four, I support my dad’s decision. I tested Yu Biao’s strength today, and it’s considerable.”

“Given your current strength, you would certainly not be his match.”

Chen Jie looked at the Wu family father and son, knowing they meant well.

After all, with his current strength, it was nearly impossible for him to win against Yu Biao. Fighting him would be like throwing an egg against a rock.

Having understood all this, Chen Jie pondered for a moment before saying, “Then what if I can break through to the Refining Body Realm within these four days, can I fight?”

“Break through to the Refining Body Realm?”

“In four days??”

Both of them, including Doctor Bai, looked at Chen Jie in surprise. How could this youngster boast so wildly? Was the Refining Body Realm so easy to break through?

Without the help of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, it would take Chen Jiu Si at least half a year to break through to the Refining Body level.

What could possibly be done in a measly four days!

“Nine-Four, don’t talk nonsense. Breaking through to the Refining Body Realm in four days, how could that be possible?” Wu Zhong said.

Chen Jie replied, “Uncle Zhong, Brother Hong, just tell me, if I can enter the Refining Body Realm, can I have a fight with Yu Biao?”

Upon hearing this, Wu Hong said, “Nine-Four, if you really can break through to the Refining Body Realm, you’ll definitely be able to fight Yu Biao.”

“In fact, with the move I tested today, I’ve figured out that Yu Biao forced his way into the Refining Body Realm using Flesh Condensing Pills. Although he’s entered the realm, he hasn’t fully absorbed the elixir’s power. To fully digest it would take at least half a year, or even a year. So while he’s now in the Refining Body Realm, he’s really only at the most basic level.”

“His strength is definitely stronger than that of the Skin Buff Realm, but there’s a gap compared to a true Refining Body Realm practitioner. Against one at the Refining Body level, he should be overwhelming, but if it’s Refining Body against Refining Body, he doesn’t have the advantage!”