Gou Zai Wudao Shicheng Dao

As the night deepened, Fang Xia rode the moon.

He had gold notes, small yellow croakers, and loose silver in his pocket...

His heart, however, was heavy, unlike the "abundance" of the wealth in his arms.

Although killing Huang Laizi and the other two was to protect himself, the Black Tiger Gang was far beyond his ability to contend with.

Once they find fault with something, the consequences will be unimaginable.

The gate to the Fang family's courtyard was ajar.

Fang Xia took a deep breath, suppressed her turbulent emotions, and walked straight into her home.

The lights in the main hall were still on.

The eldest brother, Fang Qing, was sitting upright in the hall.

"Big brother." Fang Xia pushed open the door and entered, his voice low.

Fang Qing was using the light of an oil lamp to flip through a yellowed book with one hand.

He saw Fang Xia, who was covered in dust, with a solemn expression and a trace of blood on her body.

He immediately put down his book, his brow furrowed: "Second brother? What happened?"

Fang Xia closed the door behind her, went inside, and dumped all the valuables she was carrying onto the table.

Gold notes, small yellow croakers, and loose silver glittered alluringly under the lights.

As for the bronze token and the mysterious animal hide, Fang Xia did not take them out.

He had a vague premonition that the two items were closely related.

"Big brother, I killed someone." Fang Xia's voice was calm, but it carried a heavy weight.

Fang Qing's pupils suddenly contracted, and he abruptly stood up, leaning slightly forward: "Who?"

"Black Tiger Gang's Huang Laizi, and also Ying San and Ma Wu."

Fang Xia recounted without reservation how she was followed and attacked by three men on her way home that night, and how she was forced to fight back.

"They were carrying corpse-dissolving potion, which clearly indicated that they had planned this all along to kill me. I had no other choice."

"I know the Black Tiger Gang is powerful, and this matter is of utmost importance, so I dare not hide it from you."

Fang Xia concluded by looking calmly at her elder brother.

"Bang!" Fang Qing slammed his fist on the table, causing the oil lamp flame to flicker violently.

Fang Qing's face instantly contorted with rage, veins throbbing on his forehead: "Well done, Peng Biao! Well done, Black Tiger Gang!"

How dare they be so despicable! They want to destroy the Fang family's hopes and sever its foundation! Their intentions are utterly despicable!

He knows the Black Tiger Gang too well.

They have been entrenched in Heishan County for many years, engaging in smuggling with demons, and their backers are deeply entrenched.

Peng Biao was extremely ruthless and harbored deep hatred for him.

Anger was building up, and Fang Qing's heart was filled with long-suppressed resentment.

Fang Xia, standing to the side, looked at her elder brother's flushed face and could sense the fleeting killing intent in Fang Qing's eyes.

However, Fang Qing was once the chief of the Demon Suppression Division and had experienced life-and-death battles with demons.

After a moment, Fang Qing calmed down and regained his composure.

He took a deep breath and looked at Fang Xia with a hint of approval in his eyes.

"Second brother, you did the right thing."

Faced with such wolves, the only way to protect oneself is to draw one's sword.

If you keep backing down, you will be the one who dies today.

"The fault lies not with you; it's Peng Biao who has gone too far."

Receiving her elder brother's affirmation warmed Fang Xia's heart, and her anxiety instantly subsided.

"But..." Fang Qing changed the subject, his tone becoming heavy.

"The Black Tiger Gang is powerful and has been entrenched in the Black Mountain for many years. It is deeply rooted and has countless henchmen who act as its accomplices."

Now, my Fang family is weak and powerless, and I... have become a useless person again.

As she spoke, Fang Qing glanced down at her empty left sleeve, a hint of pain flashing in her eyes.

"A hasty retaliation or publicizing this matter will only bring utter destruction upon the Fang family."

"Huang Laizi and his two companions have gone missing. The Black Tiger Gang will eventually trace it back to you. We must prepare in advance."

"What are your plans, brother?" Fang Xia asked.

"Leave this matter to me. You focus on your cultivation and don't get distracted."

A fierce glint flashed in Fang Qing's eyes, and his tone was firm: "I will go to Lord Chen Hanjiang. With his help, he will surely protect my Fang family."

"Chen Hanjiang?" Fang Xia was familiar with this name.

When his elder brother was in the Demon Suppression Division, he often mentioned this superior who had helped him a lot.

"Yes." A hint of gratitude flashed in Fang Qing's eyes.

"Lord Chen is a martial artist at the Qi Gathering and Meridian Opening Realm, and also a centurion of the Demon Suppression Division."

Back then, he was ambushed by demons in the Black Mountain, and it was his father-in-law who saved him.

He always remembered this kindness.

When I was in the Demon Suppression Division, he always took great care of me and treated me like a son or nephew.

He is extremely protective of his own and values ​​the authority of the Demon Suppression Division the most!

After a pause, Fang Qing continued his analysis:

"The Black Tiger Gang's attack on the families of the Demon Suppression Division is itself a provocation against the Demon Suppression Division!"

Lord Chen will certainly not stand idly by.

"As long as he's willing to step in, given the power of the Demon Suppression Division, Peng Heihu will have to restrain himself and hesitate to retaliate, even if he wants to!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Xia felt somewhat relieved.

The Demon Suppression Division is a military agency of the Great Xia Dynasty responsible for suppressing demons and maintaining local order.

It has a strong deterrent effect on local gangs.

However, Fang Qing's next words were like ice water poured over Fang Xia's heart.

Fang Qing looked at Fang Xia with a solemn expression and said, "Second brother, you must remember! The Demon Suppression Division's power can only ensure temporary peace!"

Peng Heihu is a ruthless and cunning man with a deep mind, and he is extremely patient.

He suffered a loss and lost face, and he will never let it go!

External forces are ultimately just external forces; even mountains can crumble if you rely on them!

The Fang family's future hopes rest solely on you!

Ultimately, everyone has to rely on themselves!

These words resonated in Fang Xia's mind like a resounding bell.

He sensed the heavy expectation in his elder brother's words.

Fang Xia nodded vigorously, her eyes resolute, and said, "Big brother, I understand! What I lack most right now is time!"

Seeing that Fang Xia was neither complacent nor flustered by the pressure, Fang Qing's tense face revealed a relieved smile.

"Good! Good! With you here in the Fang family, there is hope!"

Don't worry, your brother will buy you enough time and won't let anyone disturb you.

.......

Back in her room, Fang Xia locked the doors and windows and drew the curtains.

Only after confirming that it was safe did he light the oil lamp and carefully take out the bronze token and the mysterious animal skin.

Taking a deep breath, Fang Xia suppressed the turmoil in her heart and picked up the bronze token.

The token felt cool to the touch and had an antique feel to it.

The mysterious Dao patterns on the surface subtly flowed under the light, carrying a mysterious aura.

The inscription was ancient and complex, clearly not from the writing system of that era.

Fang Xia tried to infuse the token with his qi and blood, but the token did not react at all.

Just as he was concentrating intently, trying to find the secret within...

The dormant destiny of "late bloomer" within him suddenly trembled slightly!

hum!

A profound and immense amount of information rushed into his mind!

A sharp, throbbing pain shot through Fang Xia, who let out a muffled groan as cold sweat instantly beaded on her forehead.

Despite feeling uncomfortable, Fang Xia focused her mind on "reading" this information.

Tiger and Leopard Bone Refining Technique!

Although it is called "Bone Refining", its content is far more profound than Fang Xia imagined!

This is not simply a method of bone tempering, but a secret technique that directly leads to the ultimate external cultivation!

It uses a mysterious method to deeply temper the four key aspects of skin, flesh, tendons, and bones, working from the outside in and from the shallow to the deep.

Its ultimate goal is to pursue the legendary highest realm of external cultivation!

—Golden skin and jade-like clasp, celestial robes of water and fire!