Starting with Xingyi Quan, it swept across the chaotic world.

Zhang Wu had been bedridden for two months, and this was the first time he had left the inner courtyard.

Now, seeing the furnishings in the outer courtyard and the group of unfamiliar disciples, he was momentarily dazed.

"Congratulations, Senior Brother Zhang! Congratulations, Senior Brother Zhang!"

Many disciples went to offer their congratulations, surrounding Zhang Wu in layers.

For many of their disciples, currying favor with Zhang Wu was undoubtedly the best option.

Compared to Senior Brother Lu's inferior physical constitution, Senior Brother Zhang's superior physical constitution undoubtedly has greater potential.

Moreover, Senior Brother Lu is a true martial arts fanatic. Apart from practicing martial arts, he has very little social life. Even if they wanted to curry favor with him, they wouldn't have many opportunities.

On the contrary, although Senior Brother Zhang Wu's personality was somewhat eccentric, he always liked to hear flattery, and at least they could still try to please him.

Moreover, it is rumored that Senior Brother Zhang Wu's arrogant personality has been tempered, and he has become more approachable, which is a good opportunity for them to flatter him.

When Zhang Wu saw the group of disciples crowding towards him, he immediately sneered inwardly and subconsciously revealed a somewhat arrogant expression.

But suddenly, he noticed a gaze fixed on him.

It was Lu Li!

Zhang Wu's expression froze, his arrogance receding like the tide, replaced by humility, like the ebb and flow of the tide.

"Thank you, fellow disciples!"

"Mr. Zhang suffered a severe blow to the face, and his expression is slightly dazed. I hope my fellow disciples will forgive him!"

Seeing Zhang Wu's humble and sincere attitude, the disciples were flattered and even some of the older disciples were astonished.

When had they ever seen Senior Brother Zhang look like this?

"It seems the rumors are true!"

"Now that Senior Brother Zhang has fully recovered, he will likely reach the Transformation Realm soon!"

Then, a series of compliments came from the disciples.

Zhang Wu humbly stated that he would do his best.

This scene, when witnessed by Qin Yan, transformed his sorrowful expression into a smile.

If only Zhang Wu had been like this from the beginning!

After dealing with a large group of fellow disciples, Zhang Wu took the initiative to approach the plum blossom stake beneath Lu Li's feet and respectfully said:

"Senior Brother Lu!"

"Junior Brother Zhang, congratulations on your recovery." Lu Li nodded. "The past is the past. I hope that Junior Brother Zhang can join me in upholding the reputation of our sect in the future."

"Definitely, definitely!"

Zhang Wu said with his head down.

After another round of pleasantries, Zhang Wu finally left.

But no one saw how terrifyingly gloomy his eyes were when he left.

Defend the reputation of your sect?

You don't deserve it!

Zhang Wu walked out of the White Crane Martial Arts School, his fists already clenched.

The reason he became the laughing stock of many people in Shi Qingyang's eyes was precisely because of Lu Li.

What does it mean to say that the past is the past?

Zhang Wu clenched his fists even tighter.

He suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Shi Qingyang in the martial arts examination, not only losing face but also nearly ruining his cultivation.

Most importantly, as the prospective son-in-law of the Wei family in the inner city, they didn't even send anyone to comfort him after he was injured!

He knew that all of this meant the inner city had lost faith in him.

This caused him immense heartache.

Knowing that he might not be able to return to the Wei family, he turned his attention to Qin Yushuang.

Senior Sister Qin has an excellent figure and appearance. If you marry her, you can inherit your master's resources and connections in the future.

He had hesitated before agreeing to join the Wei family in the inner city, but for the sake of his future, he still chose the Wei family.

After being abandoned by the Wei family, he expressed his feelings to Senior Sister Qin while on his sickbed, wanting to gain both her beauty and his master's support.

But to his surprise, Senior Sister Qin refused!

"Damn it, damn it, damn it!" Zhang Wu became angrier and angrier as he thought about it, and the angrier he became, the more he thought about it.

If I hadn't gotten into that mess, things wouldn't have turned out this way!

"I hope this plan goes smoothly." Zhang Wu took a deep breath and walked towards the inner city.

He prepared to go to the Wei family to pledge his loyalty.

He lay in the inner courtyard for two months, partly to avoid Lu Li, fearing that the man would take advantage of his weakness to kill him; and partly to do his best to recover from his injuries and cultivate his power, hoping to show Master Wei that he was not yet crippled and to continue fulfilling the marriage agreement.

Fortunately, he has recovered 70% of his health.

He could defeat most opponents with hidden strength, and even if he was outmatched, he was confident he could escape.

……

Zhang Wu's departure lasted for a long time.

Several days later, Zhang Wucai emerged from the inner city, beaming with joy.

Stepping onto the bluestone slabs, Zhang Wu felt that the moonlight tonight was so beautiful.

During this period, he and Master Wei reached an agreement again.

Master Wei also told him that he had been so busy dealing with the governor that he had forgotten about having a "grandson-in-law" like himself.

Now, his treatment in the Wei family has returned to what it used to be.

Master Wei also encouraged him to "destroy the old and establish the new"! He believed that he would definitely achieve mastery of martial arts within one or two years!

With Master Wei's support, Zhang Wu believed that with a maximum of another month, he could return to his peak and perhaps even go further.

All of them are...

Zhang Wu's face revealed a fierce glint.

Senior Brother Lu, oh Senior Brother Lu...

Don't blame your junior brother for being too ruthless!

Just as Zhang Wu entered the alley, preparing to take a shortcut back to the martial arts school.

"Bang!"

A sharp, whip-like kick, accompanied by the sound of air being torn apart, suddenly emerged from the darkness and struck Zhang Wu's chest with tremendous force.

"what!"

Zhang Wu was sent flying backward, crashing heavily into the wall.

The intense pain made it almost impossible for him to stand up straight; he felt as if several of his ribs were broken.

Just as he was struggling to get up, he saw the man in black kick him again.

Alarm bells rang in Zhang Wu's mind, and he scrambled away, screaming in terror:

"I am the grandson-in-law of Master Wei from the inner city. I humbly request your mercy!"

But the dark figure didn't reply and threw another punch.

The blow struck Zhang Wu's newly healed right arm directly.

"what!"

Zhang Wu screamed in agony; with old wounds compounded by new ones, he almost fainted from the pain.

At this moment, his right hand was hanging limply at his side.

But faced with a life-or-death crisis, he dared not hesitate for a moment, quickly dodging and taking steps to escape.

He was utterly astonished.

The person in front of me is a master of internal energy with outstanding leg techniques; his strength is probably at the late stage of internal energy cultivation!

When did I offend this veteran internal strength master who specializes in leg techniques?

Must run!

I can't die, I can't die!

As long as you run to the martial arts school and into the inner city, your master and grandfather will protect you. Once it's light, they will surround and annihilate you throughout the city!

I can't die!

Zhang Wu sprinted into the dark alley, but behind him, a cold voice suddenly rang out:

"Junior Brother Zhang, don't run away. Let your senior brother give you a ride."

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Zhang Wu's heart skipped a beat, and his pupils contracted sharply.

"It's you!"

The figure behind him pounced like a ghost, delivering a flying kick that transmitted force from Zhang Wu's chest, shattering Zhang Wu's heart in an instant.

"Thump!"

Zhang Wu fell heavily to the ground and rolled around for a long time before stopping.

It was lifeless, its eyes remaining wide open as they had in life, its death unfulfilled.

After confirming that the person was completely dead, Lu Li went through the familiar routine before disappearing into the night.