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Chapter 54: Chapter 54 Intelligence Analysis

Expert Level Grand Ancestor Long Fist had been engraved deep into Chen Jie’s bones; even with his eyes closed, he could perform the entire boxing set.

Thus, while practicing his boxing, Chen Jie was simultaneously reviewing today’s intelligence and analyzing it. It must be said, today’s intelligence proved to be very useful.

Every piece was closely related to Chen Jie’s current situation.

With each punch he threw, Chen Jie felt his Grand Ancestor Long Fist improve significantly, inching closer to the Small Success Realm.

This must have been the effects of the medicinal bath.

Indeed, ten days’ worth of medicinal baths had been completely absorbed by him, and through the first piece of intelligence, Chen Jie excitedly discovered

that he had accidentally upgraded Doctor Bai’s prescription.

He added a new herbal catalyst—floating wheat!

As a result, the efficacy of the medicine increased by forty percent, a significant transformation of its effects.

This powerful medicinal effect caused Chen Jie’s strength to advance by leaps and bounds. For instance, before the medicinal baths, Chen Jie couldn’t lift a large millstone, but after the baths, he could barely manage to lift it off the ground, marking significant progress.

His strength increased by at least fifty pounds, and as for his skin, both its toughness and resistance to blows improved a level.

Ultimately, the physical enhancements also elevated his Grand Ancestor Long Fist realm.

The purpose of Ming Jin Martial Arts is to refine the body. When improvements are made in the flesh, it naturally enhances the martial arts.

As for what is known as comprehension, well, it’s not yet the time to compete in comprehension until after Dark Force.

In Ming Jin Martial Arts, with enough hard work and additional investment, you will see rewards.

At this moment, Chen Jie felt that Su Yunjin was his lucky star; her tears had unexpectedly improved the prescription. He really should reward her generously!

Then there was the second piece of intelligence. Yu Biao decided not to pursue it any further, meaning he believed the made-up story that there was a Hero of the River.

Wait, that wasn’t a lie at all.

There was indeed a Hero of the River!

Combining the fourth piece of intelligence, Chen Jie thought of the Hero of the River he had encountered today.

Huangzhou Prefecture, Ding County, next door’s county town, Zoroastrian Sect, rebelling and killing officials!

Alright, I always knew that under the Daqian system, the Han people would inevitably rebel, and the Zoroastrian Sect, that sounds very familiar!

Seems like from ancient times, the three major rebellious sects were White Lotus, Zoroastrian, and Heaven and Earth!

…

Reflecting on this, Chen Jie reviewed the third piece of intelligence which stated that Ma Liu’s body had been found and had been sent to his lord, Yu Sanliu, who had also listed him as a suspect.

It looks like he and Yu Sanliu simply cannot coexist!

He must find an opportunity to eliminate Yu Sanliu!

Finally, there was the fifth piece of intelligence. Lu San and Chen Sanliu, those two annoying toads, still harbored resentment towards him, boldly claiming that once they gained power, they would make sure he suffered. Well, he would just have to ensure they never got that power!

Thinking this, Chen Jie’s eyes sharpened.

In this world, only mediocrities are not hated.

But if you dare provoke me, then I must ensure you do not have an easy time!

The future would still depend on him fighting for it, one punch at a time!

…

Chen Jie practiced his boxing throughout the night, feeling his Grand Ancestor Long Fist advancing rapidly, getting closer to Small Success.

After breakfast, Chen Jie instructed Su Yunjin and Daisy, “Don’t go out during the day. When I return this afternoon, I’ll take you to the town to buy chicks and ducklings!”

The two women readily agreed, and Daisy, excited, hugged Chen Jie tightly and gave him a forceful kiss, behaving quite ‘properly!’

Chen Jie left home and headed straight for Doctor Bai’s house.

Meanwhile, at Doctor Bai’s home.

While eating, Bai said, “Head of the household, have you heard? Ma Liu is dead!”

“Hmm?”

Doctor Bai sipped some porridge: “Ma Liu is who?”

“Just that, the one who was trying to collect debts from Jiu Si!”

“Oh, how did he die?”

Doctor Bai asked, Bai continued, “It seems he was drowned. His body was found in the river bend downstream of Zhongtao Village, hanging on a branch. It really scared the kids who were swimming and catching loaches.”

Wu Hong frowned and asked, “Has the murderer been caught?”

“Not yet, San Liu dispatched several groups of people to find the murderer, but Ma Liu has done many unscrupulous things over the years and made many enemies.”

“Did they report it to the officials?”

“Report to what officials? With such a major incident happening within Guild Cao, if they reported it, would they still have any face left?” Bai said.

Wu Hong put down his utensils and stood up, saying, “I’m going to check it out.”

“Sit down!” Wu Zhong frowned and gave Wu Hong a sidelong glance.

Wu Hong said, “Dad, there’s been a murder, and as a constable, I need to take a look.”

“Has anyone reported the case? Since ancient times, if the civilians don’t bring it up, the officials don’t inquire. What excuse do you have to investigate? Besides, you’re here to visit relatives. The public cases of Xiantao Town should naturally be handled by the people of Xiantao Town. If you interfere, what would that look like? Is this how your master taught you?”

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“Listen to your father, sit down.”

Wu Hong sat down, and Bai continued eating, then suddenly spoke up, “Do you think it might be Jiu Si who did it?”

“Jiu Si?” Wu Hong furrowed his brows and Wu Zhong also slowed his eating pace.

Doctor Bai put down his chopsticks and pondered.

Seeing that everyone had fallen silent, Bai was startled and said, “What’s this? I just mentioned it casually. I heard that Ma Liu was trained; not easy to kill without some skills. Usually, he bullies only the honest common folk, not many of whom practice martial arts, and coincidentally, Jiu Si is one of them.”

Wu Hong stood up again, “I’ll go ask Brother Jiu Si!”

“Sit down!” Wu Zhong frowned again and then looked at Doctor Bai.

“Dad, what do you think?” Wu Hong asked.

Doctor Bai picked up his bowl of porridge and said, “Jiu Si is a good kid.” Then he stopped speaking, while Wu Zhong squinted his eyes, and Wu Hong remarked, “Grandpa, even good kids can kill people.”

“Dad, what do you say?” Wu Hong looked towards Wu Zhong. Wu Hong, influenced by his master, was a bit stubborn.

Wu Zhong looked back at Wu Hong, staring into his eyes and asked, “If it really was Jiu Si, what would you want to do, arrest him or kill him?”

“I!” Wu Hong was stunned, unsure how to choose. He and Chen Jiu Si had hit it off from the start and had developed a brotherly affection. But as a constable, his professional ethics wouldn’t allow him to act as though nothing had happened.

Yet when it came to making a decision, he was conflicted, not knowing whether to follow the law impartially or to bend the rules out of personal loyalty.

One choice betrayed his brother, the other betrayed his professional ethics. This choice was truly difficult.

Wu Zhong, understanding his own son, thought for a moment and said, “It might not be him. When he comes later, just ask him.”

Hearing this, Wu Hong fell silent.

And just then, there was a sudden knock at the door. Thud, thud, thud…

“Who is it?”

Bai asked.

“Auntie, it’s me, Chen Jiu Si!” The voice came from outside the door!