Therefore, based on their current performance, it is most likely that both of them are in the "skin smoothing" stage.

The possibility of reaching an even stronger Bone Tempering Realm is very low.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that the two used some old techniques with early warning capabilities.

The effects of those old techniques were varied and strange, and Hu Long had some understanding of them.

Putting aside everything else, the methods of physiognomy recorded in the "Qing Nang Fragment" alone are extremely miraculous.

But regardless of which one it is, these two are not people I can handle right now.

Thinking of this.

Hu Long didn't waste a single moment.

He immediately got up, left home, and walked towards the gray-white courtyard in the very center of the family compound.

The people living here are none other than [the locals].

This was the residence of Hu Zhenkui, the patriarch of the Hu clan.

When faced with a problem that cannot be solved, the natural course of action is to seek help from the back office.

He's not an ordinary person without connections.

As the current hammer bearer of the Hu clan, he is a naturally gifted prodigy with superhuman strength, capable of lifting a cauldron.

They are now suspected of having their lives threatened by two ruthless members of a cult.

Naturally, we had to report it to higher authorities and seek help from the Hu family to deal with it.

These murderers who commit heinous crimes and treat human life as worthless should be punished by law.

As for bearing it alone?

Unless he's lost his mind because his brain got caught in a door.

If he was a member of the same family before.

They wouldn't take the risk of personally eliminating Xue Wu.

There's no need to be stubborn if you can get help from external forces; that would be foolish.

soon.

Hu Long arrived at the door.

After pressing the doorbell.

Soon after, footsteps approached.

Then the door was opened.

The girl who opened the door was about eleven or twelve years old. She had a pair of big, bright black eyes and was staring straight at Hu Long.

"Who are you? I've never seen you before."

Her voice was clear and bright, filled with the unique curiosity of a child.

"Is there something you need?"

Hu Long smiled, his expression gentle.

"My name is Hu Long. I have some business with the clan chief. Could you please inform him?"

"Come in."

Before the girl could reply, Hu Zhenkui's voice rang out clearly and abruptly in front of the two of them.

It felt like the other person was standing right next to you.

The girl paused for a moment, not surprised, and then opened the door to the side.

"Come with me, I'll take you to find Grandpa."

Hu Long's expression became somewhat subtle upon hearing this.

"The clan chief is your own grandfather..."

"Yes, my original name was Hu Detong, but I don't really like that name. You can just call me Hu Tongtong. I'm eight years old this year."

The girl nodded.

Hu Long was speechless for a moment.

According to this generational ranking, the little girl in front of him is actually his great-aunt.

He didn't really care about the form of address, but he felt that the older generation was starting families and establishing careers far too late.

After turning several corners, we passed through a stone archway.

The two arrived at a courtyard.

A small pond was dug in the center of the courtyard.

Hu Zhenkui, dressed in casual gray and white clothes, stood by the pond, throwing bait into the water, causing the fish below to thrash and scramble for it.

"Hulong?"

He casually tossed all the bait in his hand into the pond.

—Splash!

The fish fought fiercely, some even leaping out of the water.

Hu Zhenkui ignored him.

He turned around and looked at Hu Long.

"Is there something you need?"

As he spoke, he waved to Hu Tongtong beside him.

The little girl pouted, but obediently stepped back.

"Chieftain, it's like this..."

Hu Long took a few steps closer and briefly explained the situation.

He omitted some details, only mentioning that he saw Wang Ting's death on the news and was worried about being implicated in Xue Wu's matter, so he returned to his family compound.

To everyone's surprise, the home security camera actually captured someone breaking in.

"Oh?"

Hu Zhenkui's expression shifted slightly.

"show me."

Hu Long handed over his phone and opened the video.

The video was short, and Hu Zhenkui watched it quickly.

I watched it again, pausing the video on the two people in the frame.

Then he frowned slightly and looked at Hu Long in front of him.

"Your concerns are not unfounded; these two are indeed remnants of the Pure Fire Cult."

"These two, the man is called Wei Huo and the woman is called Bai Ling. According to the information I know, they are both at the second level of the Skin Polishing Realm, Stone Skin level."

"However, these things that hide in the sewers usually only dare to appear on the border of Yu State, and eke out a living in cities that lack clans to govern them. Now they have actually entered Huanyang City."

Speaking of it.

A fierce glint flashed in Hu Zhenkui's eyes.

"How dare you provoke someone from the Hu family! You're courting death!"

He handed the phone back, his gaze falling on Hu Long's face.

"During this time, you and your family should try to avoid going out alone."

That brings us to this point.

His tone suddenly changed.

"These two may have other purposes for coming here. Has your sister, or your family, received any strange gifts from Xue Wu?"

Hu Long's heart skipped a beat.

He remained outwardly calm and composed.

"I'm not entirely sure about that either. I'll ask when I get back!"

"Yes, it's best to find out more clearly. The Xue family is very likely connected to the Pure Fire Sect. They are skilled in evil arts. If you have anything left behind, it's best not to keep it on your person to avoid any unforeseen consequences!"

Hu Zhenkui gave a word of advice.

"I'll have someone handle this, so you don't need to worry too much."

Hu Zhenkui said.

"Thank you, Chieftain!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Long looked grateful.

"No need for that. Just remember that you are a member of the Hu family!"

Hu Zhenkui smiled, his tone calm, yet carrying an undeniable arrogance.

This is a source of pride unique to the clan.

……

after that.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Hu Long said goodbye and left.

Watching his departing figure.

Hu Zhenkui's smile faded.

"The Pure Fire Cult... has actually extended its reach here..."

People become shrewd with age.

Hu Zhenkui also noticed that there might be some problems.

But that doesn't matter.

The important thing is that Hu Long's identity is not in question; he is indeed a member of the Hu family.

As for the rest, there's no need to dig deeper; the reminder I just gave was just a casual remark.

It does not imply any other meaning.

……

Regarding Hu Zhenkui's thoughts.

Hu Long also had his own guesses.

However, such things cannot be admitted, as some things are simply inexplicable.

Even if there's something strange about that piece of human skin, it's unlikely to harm him.

Because he had already buried it somewhere, he wasn't wearing it at all.

In the days that followed, time returned to normal.

He rarely left his home, focusing on honing his skills and strength.

Within this main family compound, there are not only secret martial artists and armed guards training and protecting the area, but also active-duty troops stationed not far away across the street.

With this setup, even if these two had the greatest courage, they wouldn't dare come here to find him.

……

That night, the rain fell like mist.

On an empty highway in the suburbs of Huanyang City.

In the shadows where the streetlights don't reach.

Three figures were locked in a fierce battle.

Two people ganged up on one person, but the two were actually completely suppressed by the other.

During the three-way fight.

Wherever it went, the cement roads cracked and flew like tofu.

scoff!

Suddenly, the sound of flesh tearing apart, accompanied by a muffled groan, pierced the rain.

"The Pure Fire Sect is nothing special. With such meager abilities, they dare to run wild on my Hu family's territory?"

Hu Li flicked the blood from her fingertips and casually tossed the half of her arm, which resembled a white lotus root, into the puddles beside her.

"I thought the two of you would put some pressure on me, but the result is really... disappointing."

She stood in the dense rain, her long hair disheveled, her eyes gleaming with a dark red light.

He looked at the two people on one side.

Her clothes were already torn to shreds, revealing her skin underneath, which shimmered with a pearly luster.

There were dozens of shallow marks crisscrossing the surface, but not a single real wound.

Rainwater streamed down her collarbone, washing away the faint red marks until they disappeared without a trace.

At this moment, Hu Li exuded an indescribable sense of violent oppression.

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