A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

Chapter 310. Arrival at Mount Lu

Because the Fire Serpent Puppet had scouted the local routes and terrain in advance, Li Wei was quite familiar with the city's layout. After more than an hour's drive, the vehicle entered the parking lot of the Nanchang Hotel.

Fortunately, we have now entered the 1990s, and staying in a hotel no longer requires a letter of introduction as it did in the 1970s and 1980s. With the opening up to the outside world and the start of economic construction, the trend of public-to-private conversion has gradually spread, and in order to develop the economy, various places have begun to focus on money.

The mainland economy began to gradually shift from a rationing system to a normal monetary system. Rationing coupons such as cloth coupons, grain coupons, and meat coupons began to disappear from people's sight, and were replaced by RMB, which could be used everywhere.

The group of men in black suits under the puppeteer had exchanged a large amount of cash before coming here. This cash was all prepared for Li Wei, since it was very cost-effective to exchange US dollars for RMB right now, so they exchanged more than they should.

After checking into the largest hotel in the area, the group, who had been flying all day, were finally able to get a good rest.

Although you can rest in a motorhome, the relatively cramped environment is never as comfortable as a hotel bed.

Active ninjas need strong willpower, but now that they have transitioned to the Shiranui style, there is no need for them to torture themselves like this anymore.

The group did not intend to stay here for long. Li Wei's main purpose in returning to his homeland in this world was to send out two special invitations. One was for Zhenyuanzhai in Lushan, and the other was for Feizei Village in Hebei Province.

Li Wei had already located the Flying Thief Village in Hebei Province using the location tracking feature, Duolong. However, when Li Wei tried to locate Xiaolong, he discovered that Xiaolong didn't exist in this timeline, which left Li Wei somewhat disappointed. After all, Xiaolong was a uniquely charming girl, and her first appearance in *The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact* made her a character with a story to tell.

However, there are just too many characters in the King of Fighters series with stories, each with a unique past. If we were to talk about them all, it would take a long time to finish.

Without Xiaolong's presence, Li Wei naturally didn't plan to stay in the Thief Village any longer; he intended to leave after delivering the invitations.

The next morning, after having breakfast and packing some food in advance to send into Li Wei's consciousness space, the group left the hotel and returned to the RV.

As we get closer to Mount Lu, the road conditions become increasingly worse. This is not yet after the turn of the millennium, so road conditions are still limited.

Fortunately, Li Wei, who had foreseen this, prepared a motorhome with an off-road chassis. Its off-road capability was on par with that of a wheeled armored vehicle. In addition, Li Wei used his own magic to assist in moving forward, and no matter how complicated the road conditions were, they were not hindered by the group.

The RV stopped at a small town at the foot of Mount Lu, which was where Zhen Yuanzhai and his companions lived in seclusion.

The real world isn't like the movies, where mysterious masters always live in seclusion in valleys. After all, living in seclusion in valleys is really inconvenient in modern society.

Although the mainland is still underdeveloped, towns at least have access to water, electricity, and gas. Living in the remote mountains, even going out to buy something is extremely inconvenient. Li Wei thinks it's normal that Zhen Yuanzhai doesn't live in the mountains.

Just as the RV stopped outside the town and the group got off, Li Wei's puppet clone, the Fire Serpent, which he had laid an ambush in the town, was activated.

At this moment, Zhen Yuanzhai was lying on a cool chair, his wine gourd casually placed on the ground, and his fingers gently rubbing his red, bulbous nose.

Not far away, Athena Asamiya and Kensou Chika were diligently practicing their basic skills. Although both of them possessed special superpowers, they could not make up for their shortcomings and become powerful in all aspects without diligently honing their physical bodies.

Superpowered individuals have existed since ancient times, but they weren't called by that name before (cgci). Pure superpowered individuals, if they don't pay attention to physical training, will be completely crushed once a martial artist gets close.

Therefore, superpowers can only prove that one has enough destructive power on the offensive end. However, on the defensive end, superpowers are not omnipotent. If one does not have a sufficiently strong body, once the shield supported by the power is broken, one will be instantly killed by the opponent.

It was for this reason that Chin Gentsai supervised the training of his two disciples. As his body gradually matured, the 16-year-old Chikensou's strength steadily increased.

At only 14 years old, Athena Asamiya's training progress is not ideal because of the extremely volatile power within her body. The excessively volatile power has disrupted the balance within her body, so she needs to spend more time communicating with her body, regulating her meridians, and calming the turmoil of her power.

At that moment, Chin Gentsai sensed a massive and undisguised killing intent.

The killing intent was so overwhelming that even a master like Zhen Yuanzhai showed a solemn expression. He flipped to his feet, his feet landing lightly on the ground, and looked in the direction from which the killing intent emanated. A tall figure walked towards him unhurriedly, and the terrifying pressure emanating from him made even him break out in a sweat.

Athena Asamiya and Kensou Chika had stopped training. Their undisguised killing intent was something even Chin Gentsai couldn't withstand, let alone the two who were still at a mediocre level.

"What's going on with that man?!" Chiken Takashi asked in a thick local dialect.

"Step back! This is hostile!" Zhen Yuanzhai stood in front of his two disciples.

"Master, let's run together!" Athena Asamiya whispered. Unlike Kensou Chika's dialect, she spoke standard Mandarin thanks to Chin Gentsai's targeted training.

“There’s no way to run. I’ve been wandering the martial world for decades, and this is the first time I’ve ever seen such a terrifying master. Judging from the looks of it, he’s a master from an evil sect,” Zhen Yuanzhai said bitterly.

Zhen Yuanzhai, a legend in the martial arts world, had a life of wandering and had seen many masters, but the one who came this time was the strongest master he had ever seen, without exception.

The fire serpent gradually approached Zhen Yuanzhai and stopped when it was only a dozen meters away from the three of them.

The fire serpent raised its head slightly and said in a hoarse voice, "Old man, I'm not here to see you. Could you please move aside?"

Although the fire serpent spoke as a question, its tone was extremely certain, as if it were saying to an ant, "I'm going to crush you. Are you ready?" That condescending attitude made Zhen Yuanzhai feel extremely uncomfortable.

Chapter 311. Old Enemies Seek Revenge

Zhen Yuanzhai was a veteran of the martial world, having witnessed all sorts of storms and waves. But even when he was besieged by numerous evil sect masters, the pressure he faced was not as great as it was now. Zhen Yuanzhai said, "Friend, don't speak too confidently, lest you bite off more than you can chew."

Even in defeat, Zhen Yuanzhai wouldn't back down. He had a temper, and being treated with such contempt would anger even someone as mild-mannered as him. The fire serpent revealed a sinister smile, opened its mouth, and its long, chameleon-like tongue snaked out, laughing, "Can't dodge it."

Although the fire serpent maintains a human form, it has many non-human characteristics, which is something Li Wei deliberately did to increase the fire serpent's oppressive power.

"A monster?!" Chikeng Chong was terrified by the sight. The Kingdom of Chong had a long history of monster legends—the weasel summoning people to borrow its energy, the long-tailed serpent seeking revenge for years—many children had heard of them, and Chikeng Chong was no exception. The fire serpent revealed a sinister smile, gave itself a thumbs-up, and said proudly, "Those lowly monsters dare to compare themselves to me? I'm destined to become an immortal, a god!"

The Fiery Serpent's arrogant personality is meant to enhance its recognizability and make it appear more ferocious. After all, since this character is an extremely evil villain, a villain naturally needs to be professional.

"Zhen Yuanzhai, you're old now. You're nothing but a skeleton in a tomb, and all you can do is hope that your disciple will inherit your mantle. That's why you've been abandoned by the times," the Fire Serpent said with a ferocious grin.

Chin Gentsai was filled with doubt and unease. The words of the Fire Serpent gave him a very familiar feeling. Chin Gentsai guessed that the Fire Serpent must be someone from the same era as him, but had maintained his youthful appearance due to some secret technique.

Zhen Yuanzhai thought of Tang Fulu's butterfly transformation technique. Although Tang Fulu looked old and frail, he could always regain his peak condition from his youth by using the butterfly transformation technique.

The other party may have mastered a similar secret technique, but due to the side effects of this technique, they have become neither human nor ghost.

"Are you and I very familiar?" Zhen Yuanzhai asked cautiously.

"Hehe, it seems you have a bad memory. Fifty years ago, I fell into your hands, but unfortunately, I was destined to survive. I found a lost martial arts technique in a cave on a mountain cliff. Now, I've returned." Fire Serpent narrowed his eyes slightly, looking resentful.

Zhen Yuanzhai was completely dumbfounded. Although he was so old that his body was starting to shrink, his memory was no worse than that of a young man. He had no recollection of ever having such an enemy. This wasn't a martial arts novel where falling off a cliff could lead to a miraculous encounter.

But novels require logic, while reality does not. Now that the other person is in front of me, this matter must be resolved.

"I really don't remember having an enemy like you. Are you sure you've got the right person?" Zhen Yuanzhai asked suspiciously.

"Bullshit! I still have the scar you left on my chest back then, and you dare to say you don't recognize me?! Fine! I'll cut you open to vent my hatred!" Fire Serpent looked furious.

The scene was somewhat awkward. Chiken Chong and Athena Asamiya, who were initially still somewhat fearful, had retreated to the side, looking at Chin Gentsai as if he were a heartless man. Meanwhile, the Fire Serpent, who had been rambling on and on without making a move, had the air of a resentful woman.

The dangerous atmosphere dissipated, replaced by a subtle awkwardness.

"Master, did you really do such a thing? Now people are coming to our door looking for us." Zhi Quan Chong said in a low voice.

Chin Gentsai glared at Chikken Chong and said, "Don't listen to their nonsense. I have always acted with integrity and honesty. Whether I have done good or wrong, I will not cover it up. Moreover, how could I forget something that involves human life?!" Li Wei, who was controlling the fire snake puppet behind him, chuckled to himself. Chin Gentsai was indeed a senior master with no dark history. It would be interesting to cause some trouble for the other side.

“Zhen Yuanzhai, hand that girl over to me, and I might spare you and your other disciple. Otherwise, you won’t be able to protect your other disciple either,” the Fire Serpent Puppet said.

"What do you want to do?!" Chin Gentsai couldn't sit still any longer. The other side wanted to take his disciple away, so they must have some bad intentions. If Athena Asamiya went with them, she would definitely be walking into the lion's den.

The Fire Serpent Puppet made no attempt to hide its intentions, stating, "The cultivation technique I practice requires female ability users with pure Yin essence. I use a secret method to extract their core abilities, then combine it with their blood to create a medicinal bath. This will grant me immense power and immortality. I have already killed 48 female ability users with pure Yin essence; I only need one more to achieve mastery." ... Requesting flowers.

Zhen Yuanzhai was filled with doubt and unease. He hadn't expected the other party to be so honest, answering every question. But after receiving the answer, his heart sank even further.

The opponent's cultivation method must be a heretical and evil one. His current inhuman appearance is very likely due to this method. He is only one step away from mastering the divine skill, but even so, his strength should be above mine. He has probably surpassed the limits of being human and become like a real monster.

Zhen Yuanzhai made up his mind that no matter what, he had to stop the other party's actions. If such a cruel person were to succeed in cultivating, it would surely cause a bloodbath in the martial arts world, and even ordinary people would be affected.

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Zhen Yuanzhai dedicated his life to upholding justice and righteousness. He couldn't back down just because the enemy was too strong. There are some things that, even knowing he might not be able to accomplish, he still had to do. This world needs courageous people to take on responsibilities and pave the way for those who lack courage.

Zhen Yuanzhai took a deep breath, struck his own unique "Drunken Eight Immortals" pose, and said, "As long as I'm alive, you can't take her away. Bring it on, let me experience your demonic arts!"

The fire serpent puppet transformed into a blur, already closing in on Zhen Yuanzhai. Its half-human, half-beast claws unleashed a blade of light, sending the wine gourd in Zhen Yuanzhai's hand flying like a cannonball. The gourd collided with the claws, producing a metallic clang, but the gourd shattered instantly. The terrifying claws, undeterred, continued their momentum, digging towards Zhen Yuanzhai's heart.

Zhen Yuanzhai quickly lay down on the ground. When the fire serpent puppet was above him, he suddenly sprang up and used a move called "Rabbit Kicks Eagle" to smash directly into the fire serpent puppet's abdomen. The huge impact caused both of them to stagger back a distance.

Before Zhen Yuanzhai could regroup, the Fire Serpent Puppet attacked again, delivering a powerful blow that sent Zhen Yuanzhai flying.

"Master?!" Athena Asamiya cried out in fright. The situation had taken a sharp turn for the worse. She never imagined that her highly respected master could not even withstand three moves from this opponent.

Chapter 312. Arriving Just in Time

The fire serpent puppet raised its hand, making a grasping motion. Athena Asamiya felt a tremendous force dragging her. She instinctively used her superpowers to fight back, but the difference in power between the two was too great, and her resistance was futile.

Athena Asamiya was thrown into the air and landed in the hands of the fire serpent puppet, where it grabbed her by the neck.

Athena Asamiya's face turned bright red, a strong feeling of suffocation assaulting her nerves, making it impossible for her to breathe.

"Put Athena down!" Seeing this, Chikeng Sou's anger spurred him on, and he unleashed a triple attack, "Dragon Fang. Earth Dragon," charging towards the fire serpent golem.

However, Chikkensou's attack was in vain. The Fire Serpent Puppet kicked out, sending Chikkensou flying and crashing to the ground, unable to move.

When the difference in strength between the two sides reaches a certain level, the outcome can be decided the moment they clash. The current Kensou is still too inexperienced, and his strength is vastly different from when he first participated in the King of Fighters tournament in 94.

That's why, even though the Fire Serpent Puppet had gone easy on him, Chikken Sou still couldn't withstand a kick from it.

Athena Asamiya, barely able to open her eyes, saw her master and senior brother lying on the ground, and felt utterly desperate.

The fire serpent puppet brought its face close to Athena Asamiya, revealing a cruel smile, and said, "I will condense your power core into your heart, then dig out your heart and suck out all your blood to use for medicinal baths. Your aptitude is better than the previous 48 people. The reason I kept you here is because the quality of your blood is far superior to the others."

Athena Asamiya was constantly overwhelmed by fear, and the intense feeling of suffocation made her feel that she had never faced death so closely before.

"Help..." Athena Asamiya glanced at her master and senior brother out of the corner of her eye, but to her despair, both of them were lying on the ground and unable to get up, and they looked like they were seriously injured.

"Am I going to die? I'm so unwilling to accept this. I was thinking of showing myself on a bigger stage... Is everything going to end here..." A large number of images flashed through Athena Asamiya's mind like a revolving lantern.

She had heard before that when a person is about to die, their thinking speed accelerates to an extreme, and within a few seconds they can recall their entire life—the good, the embarrassing, the sad, all sorts of memories flood their mind.

Looking at the monstrous smile of the fire serpent puppet, Athena Asamiya closed her eyes. She knew that she was about to experience a very painful ordeal.

However, at that moment, a sharp whistling sound rang out, and Athena Asamiya felt the hand holding her loosen. The instant she opened her eyes, she felt herself being embraced.

At this moment, Li Wei arrived at the scene "just in time".

Li Wei increased the distance between himself and the Fire Serpent Puppet. Athena Asamiya saw that the Fire Serpent Puppet's wrist had been severed, and the hand that had been gripping her neck had been cut off and was lying on the ground.