From breaking the limits of the White Ape Fist to becoming a martial arts saint.

Chapter 134 Purple Jade Bone Washing Flower

Several people covered their noses and endured the stench as they entered the house.

The room was dimly lit, and the air was so murky it seemed like it could drip water.

"vomit----"

As soon as he entered, a young man couldn't help but gag.

On the muddy floor of the room lay a stiff corpse, its features indistinct, its skin a strange bluish-purple. Its swollen face and bare arms were covered in dense, ink-like black spots, some of which were festering and oozing pus, emitting a cloying, fishy stench.

"This is—Wang Ershou?"

Wang Youquan squinted his cloudy old eyes, mustered his courage, and leaned closer for a look. The next moment, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, he recoiled abruptly, his voice trembling: "Back off! All of you, get out! Quickly!"

Although the crowd was puzzled, seeing the elder's fear, they dared not linger and quickly retreated outside into the cold wind.

"Elder, what is Er Shou doing—" one person asked in a trembling voice.

Wang Youquan leaned against the wall, panting heavily. His wrinkled old face was ashen white as paper, and he stammered out two words: "Plague!"

"What?!"

These words struck like a bolt from the blue. The men present were terrified and instinctively tried to run away.

In this world of scarce medical resources, plague is synonymous with death. Once it spreads, not only Wangjia Village, but the entire Qingxi Town will become a death zone!

"Damn it! This Wang Ershou must have been infected with the disease a long time ago, and he's been hiding it from the public!"

"That beast! I saw him drawing water from the well just over ten days ago—it's all over, all over!"

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Panic instantly spread through the crowd, and despair gripped everyone's hearts.

"Shut up, all of you!"

A ruthless and resolute glint flashed in Wang Youquan's cloudy eyes: "Don't make a fuss about this beforehand!"

He lowered his voice: "Find a few quick-witted men, and under the cover of night—set this house on fire. Burn it, along with the corpses inside, to the ground!"

"Elder, this—"

"Do as I say if you want to live!" Wang Youquan gritted his teeth. "The rest of you, go door to door and check! Say you're checking the spring planting statistics, but actually look carefully. If anyone in any household still has black spots on their skin—even if you have to tie them up, you'd better isolate them!"

The Su residence, backyard.

Compared to the desolation outside the city, the Su residence was warm and cozy, with a charcoal brazier burning brightly.

Su Yu, her elder brother Su Hong, and the Yang sisters were sitting together, discussing matters related to the end of the year.

"Second brother, there are only seven or eight days left until the New Year. It's our first year in this new house, so it should be lively. We need to get the peach wood charms and couplets at the door, and the red lanterns in the courtyard ready." Su Hong said with a smile, holding the account book.

"Brother, you can make the decision." Su Yu took a sip of hot tea. "Also, have Li Da make a trip and prepare some generous gifts for my master and senior brothers at the martial arts school."

Su Hong nodded and instructed the maidservant beside him to grind ink and write it down: "Second brother, how should this gift list be arranged in detail?"

Su Yu hesitated, unsure of what to do. Yang Zhen gently chimed in, "Brother Su, Master Qin is fond of drinking. Our Yang family has ordered two jars of Hundred Flowers Wine from Jian'an Prefecture from the Four Seas Merchants Association. This wine is made with a hundred kinds of spiritual flowers in the yeast and is buried underground for three years to mature. Each jar is worth fifty taels of silver, which shows our thoughtfulness and suits Master Qin's taste perfectly."

Su Yu's eyes lit up, and he nodded, saying, "Alright, let's do as Zhen'er says. What about the other senior brothers?"

"Senior Brother Qi, Senior Brother Xu, and the others, could you please send some of the finest Cloud Mist Spirit Tea?"

Yang Zhen arranged each gift in a clear and organized manner, without being extravagant, while also taking into account everyone's preferences.

Yang Ai, who was standing to the side, occasionally added details about the New Year's Eve dinner menu and the decorations in the mansion.

Watching the two women bustling about inside, Su Yu felt a strange sense of satisfaction welling up inside him.

This huge mansion would lack a sense of warmth and life without a caring woman to manage it.

His gaze involuntarily fell on the two women.

Today, my younger sister, Yang Ai, wore a bright pink jacket and skirt, looking especially festive. She was practicing with paper cutting, her youthful face radiating vitality, her skin fair and delicate, like the finest mutton-fat jade, smooth and flawless. Perhaps due to years of martial arts training, even while sitting, the lines of her back and waist appeared firm and powerful, full of wild beauty.

Her elder sister, Yang Zhen, wore a light purple dress, exuding elegance and gentleness. As she looked down to check the gift list, a few strands of her hair fell beside her ears, revealing the quiet grace of a well-bred lady. But Su Yu couldn't help but recall the day Yang Zhen had thrown herself into his arms, her tender and alluring appearance a stark contrast to her dignified demeanor—that was the most captivating thing about her.

Perhaps sensing Su Yu's undisguised burning gaze, Yang Zhen subconsciously raised her head.

Eyes facing each other.

The admiration, possessiveness, and a hint of lust in Su Yu's eyes made Yang Zhen's heart skip a beat.

Brother Su's gaze—has he finally fallen for me?

Yang Zhen's ears turned bright red instantly, but she didn't flinch. Instead, she gave a shy and gentle smile, then lowered her head in a fluster, her hand almost trembling as she held the pen.

Su Yu smiled slightly and looked away.

White Ape Martial Arts School, Qin Shi's room in the inner courtyard.

Qin Fangqiong accepted the Hundred Flowers Wine sent by Su Yu, his old face beaming with joy. "You little rascal, you've really put your mind to this! You actually managed to get such fine wine for your master! Hahahaha!"

Su Yu stood respectfully to the side, performing the disciple's salute: "Master's kindness in teaching is as high as a mountain and as deep as the sea. I owe my success today to Master's guidance. At this year's end, I offer this small gift, hoping Master will accept it with a smile."

Su Yu spoke these words with utmost sincerity.

Over the past year, my life has changed dramatically, from a humble fisherman's son to who I am today, thanks in no small part to the help of Master Qin and my fellow students.

Otherwise, no matter how talented one is, without protection and help, there is no room for growth. From Cao Bin to Sun Shi, it was Master Qin who shielded them from the storms of life.

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Qin Fangqiong felt gratified to see Su Yu's sincerity.

He made up his mind to use his savings for his funeral and even planned to pass on his mantle to him. He was right to have chosen him.

In terms of martial arts talent, he has amazing comprehension, excellent character, a kind heart, and knows how to be grateful. Where else can you find such a satisfactory disciple?

Thinking of this, a resolute glint flashed in Qin Fangqiong's eyes. She turned around and walked to the hidden compartment behind the bookshelf, carefully taking out an old wooden box.

The wooden box is made entirely of black ironwood, and is covered with intricate patterns, giving it a sense of age and antiquity.

"Open it and take a look." Qin Fangqiong handed over the wooden box with a solemn expression.

Su Yu took the box and opened it as instructed.

In an instant, a chilling white mist wafted out of the box, causing the temperature in the entire greenhouse to drop several degrees.

As the white mist dissipated, Su Yu's pupils suddenly contracted.

Inside the box lay a strange plant.

Its rootstock is not plant-based, but rather has a pale, bony appearance, as if carved from a human bone. At the top of the stem blooms a deep purple flower. The petals are crystal clear, like the finest purple jade, emitting a faint purple glow in the dim light, both eerie and beautiful.

"This is a Xuan-grade precious medicine, the Purple Jade Bone Cleansing Flower!"

A hint of pride mixed with heartache flashed in Qin Fangqiong's eyes: "This flower grows deep within extremely yin and frigid underground mineral veins, blooming only once every hundred years. It is priceless, with no market available! I snatched it from two Xuan Bone Realm experts back then!"

"Master, this precious medicine—"

Su Yu was deeply moved. Although he didn't know the effects of this precious medicine, he knew how valuable it was just from its Xuan-grade quality and appearance.

Qin Fangqiong stared at Su Yu and said, "Your comprehension is unparalleled in my life, but your innate talent—is far too poor!"

"Whether now or in the future, this will constrain your path in martial arts."

"While this Purple Jade Bone-Cleansing Flower isn't as valuable as the Marrow-Cleansing and Bone-Strengthening Pill, it's not far off. After you take it, it will scrape away toxins from your bones like a file, forcefully removing impurities from your bone marrow!"

"The process will be somewhat painful, but once you get through it, your physical attributes will improve from low to medium, or even above medium!"

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At this point, Qin Fangqiong gave Su Yu a deep look, her tone filled with expectation: "Su Yu, this is the ladder to heaven that your master has prepared for you. Don't disappoint me."

Su Yu took a deep breath and bowed deeply to his master.

"Master's great kindness will be forever remembered by your disciple, and I will certainly live up to your expectations!"

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