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Chapter 96: Chapter 91: Open the Gates Wide, Let’s See Who Dares to Intrude Upon the Bai Family’s Entrance

“Thief, return my son’s life!”

Yu Biao roared in anger, his legs generating power as the strength he had cultivated over the years in the Skin Buff Realm was instantly unleashed.

Had Yu Biao been stuck at the Peak of Skin Buff Realm all these years because he couldn’t break through to the Refining Body Realm?

No, it was because within their family’s Heart Shattering Palm technique, there was recorded a way to perfect the Skin Refining stage. If one could perfect Skin Refining, then upon breaking through to the Refining Body Realm, one would immediately attain a very high degree.

Enough to crush an ordinary warrior in the Refining Body Realm.

Yu Biao was like a venomous snake; his creed was to endure. If he did not erupt in silence, he would perish in silence.

He and Wu Zhong had almost entered the Skin Buff Realm at the same time, and his talent was even slightly superior to Wu Zhong’s. But he had always been honing his physique, deepening his Skin Buff on its foundation.

Making his Skin Buff Realm nearly flawless.

In fact, this was also related to his planning; given their talents, it was possible that the Ming Jin Peak would be his and Wu Zhong’s end in this lifetime, barely touching the threshold of Dark Force.

Other younger fellows were busy trying to break through because they had higher growth potential.

But he and Wu Zhong did not; their peak might just be the early stages of Dark Force, and it might even take till their fifties or sixties to touch it.

Therefore, he gambled on his early years and firmly strengthened his foundation, again and again.

So when he broke through to Refining Body, he would become a bit more formidable than Wu Zhong, and he had set this day to be the battle for the position of Village Chief nine days later!

He wanted to use this battle to establish his status as the number one master in Xiantao Town.

But today, he could no longer contain his rage; he could not bear to be silent any longer. His son was dead, his most beloved son was dead!

Although Yu Sanliu was not his only child, he was his favorite son, born to him and his wife from their tough early years, deeply cherished.

No matter what, today, today Wu Zhong and this thief must die, must die!

Yu Biao, enraged, unleashed all his strength in pursuit of Chen Jie. Chen Jie was carrying Wu Zhong on his back and couldn’t move at his fastest, watching Yu Biao chase madly from behind.

He also used all his strength.

Soon his muscles began to ache with soreness. Chen Jie knew this was muscle overload. If it were an ordinary person at this time, they would definitely need to rest or slow down.

But Chen Jie did not.

He adjusted his breathing, using the Breathing Method of the Yang Chun Skill.

He was not unfamiliar with this sensation and had relevant experience. Whether boxing or traveling, whenever his muscles reached this degree of soreness, adjusting his breathing would gradually help him recover.

Inhale, exhale…

Chen Jie ran desperately, and at this time Wu Zhong turned his head with difficulty to look at the furious Yu Biao and said,

“Jiu Si, running like this is no use. Put me down and escape on your own. Seeing that you have uncovered their identities, they might not dare kill me!”

Wu Zhong naively believed that if Chen Jie let him go, he still might have a chance to survive.

Chen Jie, however, said, “Uncle Zhong, don’t be too optimistic. They might not show mercy. This place is full of people from Guild Cao, and there’s also that traitor.”

“Traitor, who, who is the traitor?”

Yu Biao asked. Hearing this, Chen Jie responded, “The Big Ship Leader, Zhao Xun!”

“How, how is that possible, Zhao Xun, how could Zhao Xun be a traitor!”

Wu Zhong did not believe these words. After all, he had a decent relationship with Zhao Xun. Zhao Xun could even be regarded as someone he had mentored; he could almost call Zhao Xun half a teacher!

Chen Jie spoke, “It’s hard to read people’s hearts, Uncle Zhong, don’t be too optimistic.”

After saying this, Chen Jie continued, “Zhao Xun has now joined forces with Yu Biao. If I let you down now, they could simply kill you and then pin the blame on me. Do you think the Fishing Guild will believe the word of a lowly river patrolman from the fishery, or will they trust the second-in-command, the ship captain?”

Wu Zhong fell silent after hearing this, then spoke up, “But carrying me like this, you’ll get tired eventually, and then neither of us will be able to escape. Right now, saving one is better than none, Jiu Si, you go first and don’t worry about me!”

Chen Jie replied, “It’s fine, Uncle Zhong, we can both make it, we can both make it!”

Chen Jie’s eyes shone brightly like beacon lights at night. By then, his breathing had adjusted to the rhythm of the Yang Chun Skill.

He could feel a refreshing power flowing through his limbs and body, soothing his sore muscles.

Deservedly a Divine Technique from Ancient Times, the Yang Chun Skill had so many wonderful uses, let alone if one mastered the Chang Chun Skill, how incredible would that be.

Not to mention there are techniques far more potent than the Chang Chun Skill, like the Four Seasons Meteorological Technique. If one could gather the powers of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, Chen Jie felt that this Divine Technique would definitely surpass the Energy Transformation Realm and reach a level that was beyond his imagination.

Run, sprint, along the long path of Wild Chicken Neck, the end was in sight.

And at that time, Chen Jie’s pace was still steady, showing no sign of slowing down, alarming Yu Biao, who was in hot pursuit.

What Realm was this person in? Carrying another yet still running so swiftly—it was simply inconceivable!

Keep in mind that during his all-out chase, even his legs were beginning to ache slightly, yet this person, carrying someone on his back, hadn’t slowed down at all!

Thinking of this, a sliver of apprehension rose in Yu Biao’s mind.

But it was just apprehension. If this person’s Martial Power surpassed theirs, would there be a need to flee?

At this moment, such running surely indicated that his strength wasn’t matching theirs.

Realizing this, Yu Biao continued the pursuit, today, I must see who you really are!

Thinking this, he quickened his steps.

Chen Jie desperately ran forward when suddenly a figure appeared in front of him on the path of Wild Chicken Neck.@@novelbin@@

A large “Ertiao” head wrap sat on top of the head.

Blocking one end of Wild Chicken Neck, the figure gazed at Chen Jie with a cold look.

“Little thief, I see no escape for you!”

Chen Jie frowned slightly, glancing sideways, only to see Yu Biao wielding a knife and catching up from behind.

At this moment, Chen Jie had two choices: one was to jump down from Wild Chicken Neck, but below lay the Chaotic Forest without paths, full of fallen trees and overgrown with brambles, blocking the way thoroughly.

Anyone who has climbed mountains knows that traversing such unexplored wilderness requires several times the normal effort; besides, you wouldn’t be able to speed up. Just imagine, with brambles in front of you, dealing with them takes time, and how can you run fast?

While you’re clearing the brambles, your enemies will catch up, and they will move faster on the path you have cleared!

Hence Chen Jie immediately dismissed the idea of entering the forest.

That left only one route – to charge through.

Along that road, fight any god or Buddha that stands in the way!

Charge forward without retreat!

With that, Chen Jie suddenly accelerated.

Watching Chen Jie accelerate towards him, Yu Biao shouted, “Stop him, Ertiao! Stop him! If they escape, it’s all over!”

Hearing this, Ertiao trembled all over.

At this moment, he truly found himself backed into a corner.

There was no choice left but to get into a fighting stance.

Bring it on. Today, I absolutely cannot let you take a single step further. You shall stay right here!

I, Zhao Xun, am not to be trifled with either!

Indeed, Zhao Xun was not one to be trifled with; he was very strong. Having entered the Skin Buff Realm over three years ago, his strength was unquestionably no less than that of Yu Sanliu.

In fact, it should be considered superior to Yu Sanliu.

Moreover, don’t forget that his elder sister was married to a manager of the White Tiger Hall. He was someone with backing. Thus, under his sister’s management, he had obtained a martial art.

The Black Tiger Fist!

Although the name of this boxing technique sounded crude, its power was anything but. It was a genuine Dark Force Kung Fu.

This technique was also very popular within the guild, awarded only to those who had rendered great services.

It was with this technique that he managed to suppress other guild members and became the Big Ship Leader.

Even the power of this technique was not inferior to the Yu Family’s ancestral Heart Shattering Palm.

Having dwelled on this boxing technique for many years, he had even once used it to overpower Yu Sanliu.

Thus, he had great confidence in his own boxing skills.

Perhaps he couldn’t defeat the opponent, but he was absolutely certain he could hold them off for a moment.

As long as he could delay them momentarily, once Yu Biao joined him, it would be impossible for the two of them to not defeat this damned thief fighting together!

By that time, having killed both of them here, the earlier minor blunder would be nothing but a trivial interlude.

He could still be the Fishery Manager.

Why not, indeed?

Thinking this, his eyes revealed a murderous intent. Today, you will remain here.

With a surge of killing intent, he actually launched himself forward, suddenly accelerating towards Chen Jie.

“Die, you little thief! Black Tiger emerges from the mountain!”

At this moment, Ertiao charged at Chen Jie and, upon finishing those words, lashed out with a punch, fierce like a ferocious tiger breaking free from its cage, pouncing on its enemy.

This single punch was filled with twenty years of Zhao Xun’s skill. You little thief, can you withstand it?

“Water Manipulation Palm—Surging Wave!”

Chen Jie, of course, had no clue about his adversary’s rich inner monologue, but he did know that he needed to carve out a path for himself.

Then, without a word, Chen Jie mobilized the Yang Chun Skill, combined it with the Water Manipulation Palm, and executed the Surging Wave from the Water Manipulation 24 Forms.

Just like his current momentum, like floodwaters breaching a dam, surging down a torrent, unstoppable.

“Get out of my way!”

Boom!

At that moment, as the two met on the narrow path, fist and palm collided, the next instant came with a thunderous roar, and then Ertiao was seen blasted away, thudding into the nearby forest floor.

His cries of shock still lingered in the air: “How, how is this possible!”

But life isn’t full of what-ifs, and the impossible became all too apparent.

In one move, the victor and loser were decided.

Indeed, one was a bare Dark Force Level Black Tiger Fist without the support of inner strength.

The other was an Energy Transformation Level Water Manipulation Palm, with the support of the Yang Chun Skill, an inner strength that could also be considered at the Energy Transformation Level and was even more powerful than ordinary Energy Transformation martial arts.

Naturally, this palm determined the winner!

With a single blow, Chen Jie sent Ertiao tumbling down the ravine and, without the slightest hesitation, he sped up and dashed away in a flash.

Yu Biao watched from behind, his eyes wide with shock.

“This…”

“Waste!”

After a brief moment of shock, Yu Biao scornfully watched Zhao Xun struggle out of the ditch, thinking him utterly useless for failing to stop a single man!

With that thought, he resumed his pursuit of Chen Jie.

Having no more obstacles in front, Chen Jie dashed down the rear hill and made his way back to the town, then directly into the Bai Mansion.

When the Bai Family saw Wu Zhong and Chen Jie, they were both shocked and overjoyed.

Shocked that Wu Zhong had sustained such severe injuries, yet overjoyed that he had managed to return alive.

At that moment, Wu Zhong saw his family, a smile appeared on his face, and he slowly pulled a pouch from his waist, handing it over to Wu Hong.

“Here!”

Wu Hong took the pouch in a daze, only to discover a fist-sized, blood-red Lingzhi inside.

Blood Ganoderma!

Tears flowed instantly, and at that moment, Wu Zhong could no longer hold on and passed out.

Given his serious injuries and the jolting journey, it was already a feat that he had managed to make it this far.

“Ah Zhong, Ah Zhong!”

Watching Wu Zhong faint, the Bai wept uncontrollably.

At this time, Chen Jie said, “Auntie, don’t cry. We should hide first. The Guild Cao’s men and the Big Ship Leader are still after Uncle Zhong…”

When Chen Jie told them about today’s events, Bai’s face turned ashen pale.

Su Yunjin, who was also by the side, turned pale with fear, and at that moment, everyone could see a string of torchlights lighting up the hill path not far away.

They were coming to kill!

Upon seeing this scene, Doctor Bai’s face darkened and, rising to his feet, he said to Bai, “The women and children take Ah Zhong into the cellar, Hong’er, get ready to sound the gong, Jiu Si, move the old master’s armchair here, place it right at the doorway, and fling open the gates!”

“Let’s see who dares to have the audacity to burst into our Bai’s front door!”