From breaking the limits of archery to achieving martial arts godhood

That night, Chen Xun and the others stayed at the Qingnang Inn.

This is the largest inn in the Song District.

Of course, the price isn't cheap either.

Therefore, most martial artists at the Bull-skin Realm share a room in pairs, while coachmen share a room in groups of four.

Because of his great contributions in the battle against the Black Wind Bandits, Chen Xun was exceptionally given a private room, which was considered a special privilege.

In the room, after preparing a blood-nourishing medicinal soup, Chen Xun couldn't wait to drink it and enter a state of cultivation.

Soon, Chen Xun's body turned bright red, which was the effect of the medicine taking effect.

Under the influence of Chen Xun's perfected stance training, clusters of qi and blood energy were condensed and then refined into strands of qi and blood, strengthening Chen Xun's right leg.

That night, no one bothered Chen Xun.

He drank two bowls of blood-nourishing medicinal soup in a row, and his progress in the Stone Skin Realm improved once again.

The next day, Chen Xun got up early and continued his cultivation.

It was only after he had finished a bowl of blood-nourishing soup that the rest of the Chen family got up one after another.

After having breakfast in the inn's lobby, everyone began preparing to head back to Chenjia Village.

"I want to buy something to take back with me."

Someone made a request.

But Chen Long rejected it outright.

"Not this time."

This left some people looking disappointed.

In the past, when they escorted caravans or medicinal herb convoys here, they could rest here for a day or half a day.

This gives them time to buy some things to take back to the village.

Without giving everyone more time, Chen Long urged them to set off.

Soon, the group packed up and left the Qingnang Inn.

When they arrived, twenty oxcarts were loaded with goods, but when they returned, they only carried the corpses of three martial artists from Chenjia Village.

Before long, the group left Ping'an Town and headed towards Chenjia Village.

"What did they say?"

Secretly, someone was watching the movements of the people from Chenjia Village, clearly with ill intentions.

"The higher-ups said we don't need to do anything."

"But!"

Upon hearing this, the person keeping watch became somewhat anxious.

But before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the person who came.

"There are no 'buts'. Just do what the higher-ups say, and don't act on your own."

"Do you understand?"

"clear."

Although unwilling, the person keeping watch still gritted his teeth and answered.

He glanced somewhat reluctantly in the direction of the Chen family's convoy.

"Consider yourselves lucky, but one day I will avenge my brother."

This person secretly made a vow in his heart.

It turns out that his younger brother was one of the Black Wind Bandits.

After learning of his younger brother's death, he volunteered to monitor the movements of the people in Chenjia Village.

He had thought the gang wouldn't let the Chen family off the hook, but the gang's lack of reaction left him very disappointed and annoyed.

The Chen family members were unaware of what happened next, but they were very careful along the way.

Especially when passing through places where ambushes are likely to be set, it feels like a major threat.

And so, amidst the tension of the journey, they safely returned to Chenjia Village.

This result surprised everyone.

And then I was happy.

Nobody wants fighting and killing; returning safely is naturally the best outcome.

Upon returning to Chenjia Village, the group was warmly welcomed by the elders of Chenjiabao.

Soon, they learned the details of the transport of medicinal herbs from Chen Long.

They were furious at the Black Wind Bandits' ambush, but also delighted at their great victory over them.

Among these, the name Chen Xun appeared most frequently in Chen Long's mouth.

The elders were all shocked when they learned of Chen Xun's actions.

They never expected that Chen Xun, a young man who had only recently become a martial artist, would possess such abilities.

So they called Chen Xun over and gave him some encouragement.

The elders also publicly rewarded Chen Xun with twenty taels of silver.

However, when they learned about Chen Long's promise to Chen Xun, they all frowned.

"If we follow your promise, we will reward Chen Xun with 550 taels of silver."

"Do you know how much money this is?"

The Grand Elder looked at Chen Long with a serious expression.

Chen Long stared at the Grand Elder without fear and said, "Of course I know."

"But this is money that Chen Xun earned himself."

"Without Chen Xun, we might not have won that battle."

"Even if we win, it will be a Pyrrhic victory, and many of our Chen family members will die."

Chen Long argued on behalf of Chen Xun.

However, after discussing it for a while, the elders shook their heads at Chen Long.

"No, that's too much."

"Alright then, 200 taels of silver will do. That's already a lot."

"Many people will never earn this much money in their entire lives."

"That's what the Second Elder of Chenjiabao said."

He was in charge of finances and was particularly sensitive to all kinds of silver expenditures.

If Chen Xun hadn't played such a significant role this time, he wouldn't have paid even a hundred taels, let alone two hundred.

"Second Elder, you can't do this! I promised Chen Xun."

Chen Long's expression changed, and he hurriedly said.

"You made that promise, we didn't."

The Second Elder retorted without any politeness.

"Alright, let's leave it at that."

Chen Long wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by the Grand Elder.

Finally, the reward for Chen Xun was decided.

Chen Long returned home somewhat dejectedly.

Seeing him like this, his wife asked with concern, "Ah Long, what's wrong? Didn't you say you won a battle?"

Chen Long looked at his wife and couldn't help but sigh.

"It was a resounding victory."

"Then why are you still looking so gloomy?"

"Well, how should I put it!"

With another sigh, Chen Long recounted what had just happened to his wife.

After listening, Chen Long's wife firmly stood by Chen Long's side.

"These old guys are really senile. They even try to save money on this. If word gets out, who will believe your promise, Ah Long, and who will risk their lives for the benefit of Chenjia Village?"

Chen Long's wife said angrily.

"Yes, these elders are indeed getting senile."

Chen Long couldn't help but agree.

The couple denounced the elders of Chenjiabao, but it was only a way to vent their dissatisfaction and could not change the elders' decision.

Afterwards, Chen Long checked his family's savings.

Then he shook his head.

He wanted to use his own money to make up for the shortfall in rewards.

But the family didn't have enough money; they only had less than two hundred taels.

Moreover, 150 taels of it will be spent immediately.

Used to purchase five [Bone Tempering Pills].

These "Bone Tempering Pills" were all purchased from the medicine guild, using money earned from selling medicinal herbs in the village.

There were twenty in total, and Chen Long took ten of them.

He had to pay for the five pills; the other five were a reward from the medicine gang.

The remaining ten were distributed among the other Bone Forging Realm martial artists in the village.

"Chen Xun, I'm sorry, brother."

Chen Long sighed again.

He sighed more times today than he usually does in a whole year.

Chen Xun, on the other hand, was unaware that his bounty had already been reduced by more than half before he even received it.

After returning home, he rested briefly before entering a meditative state.

Three days later, Chen Long approached Chen Xun.

He said guiltily, "Chen Xun, I'm sorry, your reward is only two hundred taels left."

"Why is that, Brother Long?"

Chen Xun quickly asked.

Chen Long did not hide anything and recounted his conversation with the elders to Chen Xun in its entirety.

After listening to the story with a blank expression, Chen Xun involuntarily clenched his fists.

"Old man, you just stole my hard-earned money, you're asking for it."

Chen Xun cursed inwardly.

However, he didn't show much anger on his face. Instead, he comforted Chen Long, saying, "Brother Long, you don't need to blame yourself. This isn't your fault."

"I'm glad you understand."

Chen Long was somewhat excited.

He hasn't slept well for the past three days because of this.

Now that I can get some comfort from Chen Xun, I feel a little better.

The two chatted for a while before Chen Xun saw Chen Long off.

As soon as Chen Long left, Chen Xun's face darkened completely.

Losing 350 taels at once caused him great distress, and he was far less magnanimous than he had been in front of Chen Long.

"Damn old geezers!"

Chen Xun gritted his teeth and cursed, making a mental note of their actions.

Three days later, Chen Xun's bonus was finally delivered to him.

Moreover, the distribution was carried out in a grand and ostentatious manner, as if the elders of Chenjiabao were incredibly generous.

Those viewers who didn't understand the situation were so jealous when they saw Chen Xun suddenly receive such a large sum of money that their eyes turned red.

Seeing their envious looks, Chen Xun felt even more depressed.

His dissatisfaction with the elders grew even stronger.