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

"Dead! That scimitar-wielding warrior is dead!"

Wang Yuezhi wiped the blood from his face and roared hoarsely, "Lord Su Yu has won! Kill! Kill all these beasts!"

This roar was like the last straw that broke the camel's back.

The refugees stared at the figure standing there with a knife, looking like a god of death, and their madness was instantly replaced by fear.

"Run...run! Run away now!"

Someone shouted something, and the once fierce wave of refugees instantly collapsed, crying and screaming as they fled into the darkness.

"Clang!"

Su Yu flicked the blood off the blade, and Mo Yuan returned to its sheath.

He exhaled a long breath, and his tense muscles slowly relaxed.

This battle, fought in the blink of an eye, seemed to be won decisively, but in reality, it was extremely dangerous. The scimitar warrior's explosive power was extremely strong. If I hadn't refrained from making a hasty move, first injuring him with a hidden weapon, and then anticipating his fatal blow, I would probably be the one lying on the ground right now.

Such a skilled fighter is unlikely to be an ordinary bandit! This matter is definitely not simple!

Su Yu walked to the headless corpse and pulled off the mask. A gaunt, unfamiliar face appeared, the eyes still holding the bewilderment of someone dying.

He skillfully began to touch the corpse.

He quickly found two hundred taels of silver notes, a sealed letter, and a thin booklet he kept close to his body in his pocket.

By the light of the torch, Su Yu opened the booklet, and five powerful characters came into view.

Seven Fiends Thunderclap Step!

Superior martial arts?

A glint flashed in Su Yu's eyes.

A rough outline of the general principle: "One step at a time builds momentum; seven steps to unleash devastation."

This is a killing footwork technique that specializes in straight-line bursts of power and unparalleled ferocity!

"Perfect! My Swaying Forest Steps are agile, but lack explosive power. With this footwork, combined with my heavy sword, it's like adding wings to a tiger!"

He recalled the last, deadly move that the man had used during the fight. It seemed that he had used this footwork technique, which was as fast as thunder and had terrifying combat power!

But now this wonderful gift that has been delivered to my door is mine!

Besides grinding White Ape Fist and Spirit Ape Demon Subduing Blade every day, I still have a lot of time left, which is perfect for grinding this footwork!

After carefully putting away the manual, Su Yu then opened the secret letter.

The more he looked, the gloomier his face became.

The letter was unsigned, but it exuded an air of condescension and arrogance. It instructed this person to guide the displaced people, create panic outside the city, and cleanse the villages surrounding Qingxi Town.

"Creating chaos, artificially instigating the refugee crisis..."

A chill ran through Su Yu's heart.

No wonder these refugees arrived so quickly and were so organized, even daring to massacre villages and eat people. It turns out there was an invisible hand pulling the strings behind the scenes!

"Judging from this person's tone, he is very likely a member of some faction within Blackrock City! What could be the reason for his actions?"

"Chaos! Chaos! Chaos!"

Su Yu's feeling about the outside world can be summed up in one word right now!

Forget it, I won't think about it anymore. I can't get involved in this kind of game right now, so I'll just keep it to myself.

As for the letter, Su Yu kept it and put it in his pocket.

"Brother Su! We owe you so much tonight!" Wang Yuezhi, along with several villagers covered in blood, surrounded them, their eyes filled with genuine emotion. "If it weren't for you, our Qingxi Village would be wiped out tonight!"

"Village Chief, you're too kind. I'm also a villager of Qingxi Village. Since we've run into each other today, it's only right that I lend a hand," Su Yu replied calmly.

Upon hearing this, the leading villagers immediately voiced their praise.

"Lord Su has not forgotten his roots; he is a benefactor of Qingxi Village!"

"That's right, that's right! From now on, no one in Qingxi Village will ever forget Lord Su's kindness!"

"My daughter, though only eighteen years old, is willing to serve as Lord Su's maid to repay his kindness!"

"Lord Su, my son is very strong; he'll be happy to be your servant, leading your horse and holding your stirrups!"

The villagers surrounded Su Yu, their eyes filled with fervor and fawning.

In this chaotic world, being able to befriend a powerful martial artist is the guarantee of survival for the whole family.

Seeing that the group was trying to build rapport, Wang Yuezhi quickly stopped them, saying, "Alright, so many people have died tonight, everyone hurry up and help!"

The villagers then left sheepishly, but their gazes toward Su Yu remained fervent.

After the others left, Su Yu lowered his voice and said, "Uncle Wang, this man is no ordinary bandit. There's probably a big conspiracy behind these refugees. Keep this matter to yourself tonight, or you'll be in serious trouble."

Wang Yuezhi's heart skipped a beat. Looking into Su Yu's serious eyes, he nodded emphatically: "Don't worry, brother, I understand. Tonight, we killed a group of ordinary refugees and protected the village, that's all."

……

The following morning, a cold wind was blowing.

Su Yu briefly mentioned the danger of the previous night, warned the Su family members to be careful, and then embarked on the road back to the city once again.

The atmosphere was somber when we arrived at the gates of Blackrock City.

The number of soldiers at the gate had more than doubled, and the barricades stretched for dozens of feet. A group of ragged refugees were blocked outside the city, their cries and pleas filling the air.

"Sir, please have mercy and let us in! The child is starving!"

"Get out of here! Anyone who approaches without authorization will be killed!"

A soldier in black armor, with a cold expression, flicked his spear, scaring a refugee who was trying to break through the pass into retreating.

Su Yu remained calm as he took out the martial arts school's identification card from his pocket.

"Please, sir!"

Upon seeing the waist tag, the originally fierce-looking soldiers immediately put on respectful smiles and personally bent down to help Su Yu push aside the barricade.

Su Yu didn't go in immediately, but asked a question instead.

"Why is the city gate suddenly under martial law?"

"My lord, you are unaware of this, but last night, refugees outside the city attacked several villages, massacring countless people. Some refugees even infiltrated the city, causing a disturbance. This morning, the officials in the inner city ordered martial law to be declared! Furthermore, a curfew will be in effect for the time being, and anyone found illegally lodging will be executed on sight as a refugee!"

Su Yu nodded and entered the city.

As soon as I stepped inside, the noisy cries of vendors came from both sides of the street: "Sesame cakes, fragrant sesame cakes!"

He glanced back again; the group of ragged refugees were filled with despair and envy, craning their necks to peer into the city gate.

……

Jinyu Street, the Qian family.

Su Yu did not go straight back to the martial arts school, but instead came to the Qian family's place.

I had previously informed them that I was focusing on breaking through to the Martial Artist level and wouldn't be coming for a while. Now that I've broken through, it's time to come and take a look.

Led by the gatekeeper, Su Yu entered the martial arts training ground in the front yard.

Compared to its usual bustling atmosphere, the Qian family residence appeared somewhat deserted today. Half of the fishing team members were gone, and the training ground was sparsely populated.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

A familiar, hearty laugh rang out.

Upon seeing Su Yu, Qian Wenhu strode forward to greet him, saying bluntly, "Brother Su! If you hadn't come, I would have thought something terrible had happened to you!"

Su Yu smiled and said, "I'm sorry to have troubled you, Brother Qian. I was in seclusion for a while to break through to the Martial Realm, which delayed me for a bit."

"Breakthrough warrior?"

Qian Wenhu was taken aback, then his eyes widened as he looked Su Yu up and down, his tone hesitant: "You're not mistaken, are you? You just said you were breaking through to become a martial artist?"

How long has it been?

The last time we met, you were only at the second stage of the martial arts realm. How could you have broken through to the martial arts realm?

Su Yu smiled slightly and said again, "Absolutely genuine!"

"hiss!"

Qian Wenhu gasped, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

"Come on! Stop talking nonsense! Give me a hand!"

Qian Wenhu is a straightforward person. He has always valued capable and pragmatic people. He doesn't need to talk about things; he can understand things clearly just by trying them out.

Just like how he valued Su Yu's net-casting skills before, being able to catch a treasure fish is much better than all your flowery words!

On the side, a group of fishing team members looked at each other, wondering who Captain Qian was going to spar with.

However, there were a few people Su Yu knew inside.