I'll write a manual called the Sunflower Manual, and the entire martial arts world will turn in

call out!

The throat-sealing dagger, carrying a chilling glint, swiftly pierced towards Suanpan Chen's neck.

Suanpan Chen instantly sensed the danger and instinctively tried to dodge. However, Xie An grabbed one of his hands and pulled him down, causing him to briefly lose his balance.

not good!

Suanpan Chen immediately felt a death-level threat. Suddenly, his five fingers formed a claw, and he unleashed all his internal energy, aiming the claw at Xie An's chest.

Xie An did not dodge significantly, but merely turned slightly to the side, pulling the abacus-wielding figure towards himself with one hand, while simultaneously thrusting his other hand towards the other's neck.

Boom!

As Xie An was struck in the side of the chest, the dagger in his hand also pierced through the opponent's neck. With a "thud," the throat-sealing dagger pierced the opponent's throat firmly, and Xie An was also hit by a huge force, flying backward three or four meters, crashing heavily to the ground and spitting blood.

On the other hand, Chen, with the dagger still stuck in his throat, stared wide-eyed at Xie An, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"It's you, it's actually you... Hehe~"

Before he could finish speaking, Chen, the abacus maker, fell into the water, splashing up a spray of water, and then fell silent.

Ignoring the pain, Xie An immediately rolled over to check his injuries, only to see a scarlet scratch on his chest. A piece of flesh had been torn away, and blood was trickling down.

"Luckily, I sidestepped at the crucial moment. If I had taken a direct hit from his claw, I would have had a piece of my bone torn off. His internal energy did not penetrate my body, so it seems that Chen Suanpan has not yet reached the level of Dark Energy, but is only at the level of Great Completion of Bright Energy."

Thinking of this, Xie An couldn't help but feel a chill of fear.

Even when severely injured, a master of the Great Perfection of Ming Jin can unleash such terrifying attack power. If one were to face a master of the Perfected Ming Jin head-on... it's simply unimaginable.

Luckily, I chose to hide in the grass by the river and ambushed him.

Otherwise, even if dragon breath is used, it will still take a lot of effort.

Click.

Xie An immediately stepped forward, pulled the dagger from the corpse of Chen, tied stones to his body, and then walked several hundred meters downstream to dispose of it by drowning.

After doing all this, Xie An used a dagger to cut away the rolled-up flesh, and then tore off a piece of his sleeve to bandage the wound.

Although the whole process was extremely painful, Xie An gritted his teeth and persevered without uttering a sound.

For those who roam the martial world, getting injured is nothing out of the ordinary.

brush!

Xie An scanned the dense thickets around him, trying to pinpoint Wei Dian's location.

Based on Xie An's understanding of Wei Dian, this scoundrel was definitely hiding in the shadows, watching.

Unfortunately, the swamp was too large to see clearly.

"Fine, let that bastard go. I'll find a chance to kill him later. I have my senior brother and my female demon senior sister. Even if Wei Dian exposes that I killed Suanpan Chen, it won't matter."

"I'd risk offending the Dragon King Gang just for those big green eyes."

A single tiger-headed catfish can boost one's Ming Jin progress by more than ten points. The effects of that big green eye... Xie An simply couldn't imagine.

Such a good opportunity is a once-in-a-decade occurrence.

How many decades does one have in a lifetime?

How can we give in just because we're afraid of trouble?

Having settled everything, Xie An sat under the crooked tree, rebuilt a fire, and dried his clothes. He waited quietly for his senior brother to arrive.

……

"Damn it, damn it! He was hiding in the shadows all along and even killed Chen the Calculator!! Luckily I was smart enough to find an excuse to relieve myself and hide instead of going with Master Chen. Otherwise... I would be a cold corpse too."

"He publicly humiliated me and ruined my future. Now he's even taken away my treasure trove, my lifeline! He's cutting off my martial arts career!"

"Xie An, I, Wei Dian, will haunt you even as a ghost!!!"

Wei Dian trudged through the snow towards Wuqiao Town, his heart filled with rage. His bloodshot eyes practically spit fire.

hatred!

Hatred!

But Wei Dian was not consumed by anger and lost his reason.

"Xie An is my junior uncle at Yong Sheng Martial Arts School. I can't stay at Yong Sheng Martial Arts School any longer, so I have no choice but to completely join the Dragon King Gang. But I haven't lost yet... As long as I rely on the Dragon King Gang, I still have a chance to turn things around."

"Father, Mother, Little Sister, I won't let you suffer. I will definitely make something of myself!"

"Xie An, you forced me to this! You forced me to this!"

Wei Dian was originally a poor boy in the town. His parents were seriously ill, but they still took out all the family's savings to let Wei Dian learn martial arts. Only then did Wei Dian have the opportunity to change his fate.

Although Wei Dian earned a lot of money after taking up his post, he spent too much on his parents' life-saving medicine and the expenses of martial arts training, so he didn't have much left over and the family still lived a tight life.

He thought that as long as he guarded that treasure fish nest, he could achieve smooth progress in martial arts, always be one step ahead of others, and sooner or later surpass Xie An and regain the dignity he had lost.

In no mood……

Xie An wiped out his entire treasure fish farm!

Wei Dian rushed to the entrance of Huichunlou, tore off all his clothes, and even stabbed himself several times with a knife to make himself look badly injured. Then he stumbled and rushed inside.

Huichunlou is not the headquarters of the Dragon King Gang, but only a stronghold of the Dragon King Gang in the town. The three gang leaders usually stay here for recuperation.

Wei Dian entered Huichunlou and arrived at the entrance of a side courtyard.

puff.

Wei Dian knelt down on the ground. "Wei Dian, leader of the Dragon King Gang, has important business to discuss with the Second Leader."

A short while later, a cold, quiet voice came from the courtyard: "What is it?"

Wei Dian: "This matter is of great importance. Please allow me to come in and give you a detailed report, Second Master."

Squeak.

The door opened.

The person who opened the door was a handsome young man of seventeen or eighteen, dressed in a respectable robe. He was none other than Bai Mian, the adopted son of Liu Qing, the second-in-command.

There is a long-standing tradition in the martial arts world of adopting sons, but the details vary from person to person.

Some martial arts practitioners genuinely adopt sons, raising them as apprentices so that someone will care for them in their old age. Others adopt sons simply because they have a penchant for male beauty.

The so-called adopted son is nothing more than a plaything.

Liu Qing had such a penchant, hence the white face was the latter.

"Come in." Bai Mian glanced at Wei Dian and spoke coldly.

Wei Dian entered the inner courtyard and saw Liu Qing wearing only his undershirt in the room. He immediately knelt down with a thud, "Second Master, something terrible has happened..."

He recounted the events in detail, omitting crucial information and only stating that he had reported the discovery of the treasure fish's nest to Chen the Calculator, only to be murdered by Xie An...

"What?! My third brother is dead!"

Liu Qing jumped to his feet in shock, his face filled with disbelief. "This scoundrel is only eighteen years old, and a poor kid at that. How could he possibly kill my third brother?"

With snot and tears streaming down his face, Wei Dian said, "Master Chen was injured in a fierce battle with that giant fish in the water. The scoundrel hid in the grass on the shore and attacked Master Chen as soon as he came ashore. That's how Master Chen was killed... I tried my best to save Master Chen, but I was no match for it. Fortunately, that giant fish stirred up the battle, which allowed me to escape and deliver the message. Master Chen treated me like a son, and I only regret that I couldn't kill the villain with my own hands. Second Master, please do justice for me!"

After saying this, Wei Dian began to kowtow frantically, looking heartbroken and remorseful, as if his parents had really died.

bump!

Liu Qing slammed his hand on the table, shattering it, and trembled with rage. "Fine, fine, a young man dared to attack and kill my third brother. I'll remember this grudge."

After saying this, Liu Qing looked Wei Dian, who was covered in blood, over his head. "You've been loyal to your master, so get up. I'll take you to Shuangxi Hall to see my elder brother. Report back to him truthfully then."

……

Shuangxi Hall is located on the edge of Wuqiao Town. On the surface, it is a shop selling coffins and paper effigies. However, due to its remote location, business is not necessarily good.

The owner of this shop was the old Taoist priest in yellow robes who followed Liu Yueshan. He had previously presided over the River God Festival.

Outsiders didn't know the origins of this old Taoist priest in yellow robes, but Liu Yueshan held him in the highest esteem. After being severely injured by the Money Gang, Liu Yueshan had been receiving treatment from the old Taoist priest in yellow robes.

At this moment, Liu Yueshan, dressed in gray running gear, sat on a grand chair.

After listening to Wei Dian's tearful account, Liu Yueshan did not fly into a rage on the spot, but merely frowned.

Liu Qing, standing to the side, roared, "Brother! That scoundrel Xie An witnessed our Dragon King Gang's humiliation right there at Yingyuan Village's dock last time, and then ran away. Afterwards, my third brother and I led men to surround and kill him, but Chen Lutang intervened to protect his own. Now this scoundrel has become Chen Lutang's junior brother. This man attacked and killed my third brother; this is an irreconcilable feud. I'm going to kill him right now!"

cough cough.

Liu Yueshan coughed twice. "Since it has already happened, there's no use in being anxious. Chen Lutang's act of accepting him as a disciple on behalf of his master is no ordinary one."

Liu Qing, enraged, said, "We can't just let this go like this, can we?"

Liu Yueshan glared at Liu Qing: "When did I say this matter was over? Chen Lutang comes from the Bajiquan Sect in Cangzhou. Although the Bajiquan Sect is now in dire straits and is bullied in Cangzhou, its branch has produced a female demon, the Red Serpent Fairy, who should not be underestimated. Since Xie An killed someone, then let the government arrest him. Pang Hu was promoted to one of the three chief constables of Baiyun County a few days ago. I have leverage over him. Go to Baiyun County and inform Pang Hu of this matter. Let Pang Hu use the government's name to arrest Xie An. Once he is arrested, he is a criminal, and a criminal who dies unexpectedly on the way... even Chen Lutang can't say anything."

Liu Qing was overjoyed. "Brother, you are indeed very thoughtful. I will go and do it right away."

After saying this, Liu Qing hurriedly left with Wei Dian.

A short while later, an old Taoist priest in a yellow robe emerged from the inner room.

Liu Yueshan said, "The water monkeys in those caves must have been bred from the Great Treasure Fish. It's a pity Chen Lutang beat me to it, and I lost the opportunity. But it doesn't matter. This shows that the method of raising demons mentioned by the Taoist priest will definitely work. Have you found the fishpond that the Money Gang had mentioned before?"

The old Taoist priest in the yellow robe flicked his whisk. "I've had Ah Mao follow Wang Xiaoman and Wang Yue, the two siblings. Although they're cautious, they'll reveal their true colors sooner or later. Once we find that fishpond, the evil spell on the gang leader can be lifted."

Liu Yueshan nodded slightly: "This matter needs to be expedited."

After saying this, Liu Yueshan entered a secluded courtyard of Shuangxi Hall, locked the door, and went back to his room to take out a piece of Xuan paper.

The above records the mental techniques of the first level of the Sunflower Manual.

Xie An distributed 41 copies of the first level of the cultivation method, which caused a great deal of discussion in Wuqiao Town, and the Dragon King Gang naturally learned about it as well.

Liu Yueshan held the Xuan paper and examined it again and again, hesitating for a long time.

"More than ten years ago, at the height of my power, I was still defeated by Chen Lutang in a move or two. Now that Xie An has killed my third brother, it is inevitable that we will become enemies with Yong Sheng Martial Arts School. In addition, the remnants of the Money Gang have not been eliminated, and they are still a major threat."

"Although Master Zhang Mingyuan is well-versed in Taoist magic and knows various otherworldly arts, he is ultimately not one of us. I cannot place all my hopes on Zhang Mingyuan, nor can I expect to find the Money Gang's fishpond. Currently, the Dragon King Gang is outwardly strong but inwardly weak, and its members are not on the same page. If my injuries cannot be healed quickly, I fear there is a risk of collapse."

"This extraordinary skill was created by the Red Serpent Fairy of Cangzhou. The incantation within is incredibly powerful and truly remarkable. If I were to practice it, even just the first level would be enough to heal my injuries. However, I would then be unable to have any relationships with women."

"But people can't even survive these days, what use do I have for women?"

Liu Yueshan's eyes gradually turned sharp and ruthless...