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

At the entrance of Hongshan Martial Arts School, the cold wind swirled withered leaves.

Su Dawen looked at his son with a heavy expression.

Dejected, with tears streaming down his face.

His second attempt to break through to the Martial Arts realm failed, meaning his dream of becoming a Martial Arts Master was completely shattered.

Su Dawen took a deep breath and said softly, "Can'er, it's okay to fail. You've already passed the level three times, so you'll be fine in the future."

"No! It's all your fault!"

Upon hearing his father's words, Su Can's anger and resentment erupted instantly. He was clearly just one step away from becoming a martial artist, just that small distance. If he had simply crossed it, he could have turned his life around!

Once you become a martial artist, you'll be among the elite.

The apprentices at the martial arts school had to respectfully call him "Senior Brother," and the villagers had to respectfully call him "Master."

He shines brightly wherever he goes and attracts everyone's attention!

Then Yu Huan wouldn't leave him, and the master chef wouldn't become so cold towards him.

He was so close to breaking through, but when he failed his first attempt, their attitude towards him changed instantly.

He originally had a second chance, but he didn't have the elixir!

"It's all your fault! You told me to hurry up and break through. I failed the first time, I should have prepared more this time!"

Su Can's eyes were filled with hatred as he looked at his silent father.

They can't help me at all, not even provide a single pill! Every time I buy some herbal medicine, it takes so long for them to send the money, which always delays my cultivation!

"If I had the elixir, I could have broken through this time! It's all your fault, you couldn't help me at all!"

Looking at his son yelling and throwing a tantrum at him, Su Dawen's already hunched back, which was already hunched from years of bending over to kill fish, became even more hunched.

He tried to speak several times, but no words came out.

She shakily stretched out her old hands, covered in chilblains and cracks, to wipe away her son's tears.

"Snapped!"

A crisp sound.

Su Can suddenly swung his hand and forcefully slapped his father's hand away.

Su Dawen's hand instantly became red and swollen, but he couldn't feel any pain; he just stared blankly at the redness and swelling.

A thought suddenly flashed through his mind: his son had already practiced martial arts, and his strength was immense. Compared to him, he was as powerless as a child.

The commotion attracted the attention of several people in the martial arts school. Upon seeing Su Can's appearance, they immediately realized that he had failed to break through again.

Various sarcastic and gloating voices rang out.

"Hey, isn't this our genius Su Can? Did he fail again?"

"What genius? He's just a piece of trash! He failed to break through twice in a row, and he even claims to have above-average physical talent? What a waste!"

"That country bumpkin from outside the city, dreaming of turning his life around, what a joke. I saw how proud he was when I was with Miss Mo."

"I told you long ago he's hopeless; he's weak-willed, and no matter how good his potential is, he'll never succeed!"

"Get out! All of you get out!"

Su Can was filled with shame and indignation, roaring like a wounded wild beast.

Su Dawen frowned, instinctively reaching out to pull him away: "Can'er, let's go home..."

"You get out too!"

A flash of violence crossed Su Can's eyes, and he shoved her away violently.

"Bang!"

How powerful were those three knocks? Caught completely off guard, Su Dawen crashed heavily onto the hard stone slab and couldn't get up for a long time.

"Dawen!"

Just then, a cry of surprise rang out.

Village chief Wang Yuezhi ran over from a distance, panting, and helped Su Dawen up, looking anxious.

"Village Chief..." Su Dawen forced a smile despite the sharp pain in his back, "It's nothing, the child just ran into some trouble."

Wang Yuezhi said anxiously, "Dawen, something's happened to your family. Cao Bin from the Water Snake Gang sent people to arrest your entire Su family—your wife, your grandfather, and Su Hong… They say your family owes us a lot of money and won't pay it back, and they'll take their lives to pay for it!"

"What?!"

Su Dawen's vision blurred, and he nearly fainted. Wang Yuezhi quickly supported him, forcing himself to continue, "The Water Snake Gang specifically requested that Su Can go there immediately, saying they're waiting for you at their stronghold in Qingxi Market!"

Su Dawen clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his flesh. The pain cleared his mind a little. "Thank you, village chief. I'll take my son there to resolve this right away."

Wang Yuezhi nodded, then whispered a word of advice, "Isn't Su Can practicing martial arts at the martial arts school? See if you can get the school to help you out. Cao Bin is powerful and a martial artist..."

"I'll go inform Su Yu again. You guys need to figure out a solution quickly."

After saying that, Wang Yuezhi hurriedly left again.

"Can'er, you heard what your Uncle Wang said. See if you can ask your master for help."

Su Can panicked immediately. "Where's my mother? Who is Cao Bin? Why did he arrest my mother?"

Su Dawen said in a deep voice, "That Cao Bin is your elder brother Su Hong's enemy, and he has always wanted to take revenge on the Su family."

"What does Su Hong's enemy have to do with us? Let him go find Su Hong!"

"Damn it!" Su Dawen finally exploded.

"Have you forgotten how much money your older brother spent on medicine and martial arts training for you? And what about the high-interest loans your grandfather took out—all for your martial arts education!"

"Now that something's happened, you have to step up!"

Su Dawen was furious, deeply saddened by his son's disappointment.

Su Can was terrified by his father's anger and lowered his head, not daring to look at him: "It's no use me going... I can't beat a martial artist... and my master won't help me either..."

At this moment, Su Dawen was filled with a mixture of rage, grief, and disappointment, which rushed to his head. He raised his hand and slapped the other person hard.

"Snapped!"

A dull slap rang out, and Su Can covered her face, increasingly unable to meet her father's gaze.

"Go! Beg your master! I'll kneel there until I die if you ask him to help!"

……

White Ape Martial Arts School, backyard.

"Brother Su, that's the situation."

"Thank you for informing me, Uncle Wang. I'll handle this." Su Yu's voice was calm and his expression composed. "Please also tell Uncle Wang to tell Third Uncle to wait for me and not to act rashly."

Seeing Su Yu's composed demeanor, Wang Yuezhi immediately recalled his earlier encounter with Su Can and couldn't help but shake his head.

That old man Su is bad at judging people. He actually placed all his hopes on Su Can, who is so young and promising.

It seems that only Su Yu can save the Su family now. However, Cao Bin of the Water Snake Gang is formidable, so Brother Su will likely face a difficult situation.

As he was leaving, Wang Yuezhi couldn't help but add, "Brother Su, your safety is the most important thing. I know everything about your Su family. No matter what, with me here in the village, your reputation will be impeccable!"

After Wang Yuezhi left, Su Yu's mind was racing.

Why did Cao Bin actually attack his elder brother?

He had just destroyed one of the Water Snake Gang's strongholds, yet instead of investigating the matter, he went to deal with the Su family first?

Do they suspect me?

It's unlikely. He silenced the three members of the Water Snake Gang without leaving any clues. Even if they suspect him, they won't be able to find anything.

But why did he specifically ask his third brother, Su Can, to go?

Do you suspect that Su Can was behind it?

Thinking of this, Su Yu's heart sank. Perhaps he suspected the Su family and took action directly!

If that's the case, Cao Bin is definitely a ruthless and cautious person!

This person must be eliminated!

However, Cao Bin's decision to send Su Can to the stronghold suggests he is overconfident and prepared for the worst!

There might be more than just Cao Bin in the stronghold; I can't just barge in and fall into an ambush! Besides, if I make a move at the Water Snake Gang's stronghold, I'll probably be going up against the Water Snake Gang. The Water Snake Gang is powerful; I can't do it alone.

Su Yu took a deep breath, got up and walked towards Qin Shi's room.