Gou Zai Wudao Shi Lian Shen

On the medicine garden side, as the Black Wind Stronghold bandits on the north slope retreated, the snow wolves were also killed and scattered.

In the wind and snow, the howling of wolves gradually faded into the distance.

Wang Zhong dared not delay and immediately led Qi Jin, known as "Heavy Cannon Fist," to the east to provide support.

Qi Jin was a minor martial artist recruited by Wang Ji from another county. He had mastered the Heavy Cannon Fist technique to a high level and had been hiding in the herb garden, working in the open and in the shadows with Wang Zhong.

Just now, I smashed Xue Sangui's shoulder bone with a punch on the north slope, which can be considered as stabilizing a dangerous situation for the medicine garden.

The two hurried along through the snow.

Wang Zhong remained uneasy.

The east side is close to the greenhouse. If a snow wolf were to rush in, all the medicinal herbs for the winter would be ruined.

But when they arrived at the East Gate, they were taken aback.

Surprisingly, the area was now calm and peaceful.

The battle cries ceased, as did the wolf howls.

Torches were re-inserted on both sides of the fence, and several warriors guarding the garden were busy propping up the broken wooden stakes and temporarily reinforcing the fence with ropes and crossbeams. Others were dragging the snow wolf carcass into the herb garden, leaving dark red bloodstains on the snow.

"Push harder! This one's got a lot of meat, enough for several meals!"

"This snow wolf meat is far superior to wild boar meat; the meat is firm, full of vitality, and perfect for making soup!"

Some people were panting and laughing at the same time, their voices filled with the excitement of surviving a disaster.

Although snow wolves are dangerous, once killed, they become excellent meat.

Especially for martial artists, these large, vigorous mountain beasts are more nourishing than ordinary pigs and sheep.

Quite a few snow wolves died at the East Gate tonight. If handled properly, they will be enough to feed everyone in the herb garden for the whole winter.

Wang Zhong scanned the area and found more than a dozen snow wolf corpses lying on the ground, but none of the guardian warriors on the east side were dead.

Only a few people suffered minor injuries.

He finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

"Lu Chen!"

Wang Zhong strode forward, his gaze landing on Lu Chen.

Lu Chen was standing by the east gate, leaning against a wooden stake. His face was paler than usual, his arms hung naturally at his sides, and there was still blood on his fists.

"How are you doing? Are you alright?"

Wang Zhong's tone was filled with concern.

Qi Jin also walked over, his gaze first sweeping over the wolf corpses scattered on the ground, then looking at Lu Chen, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Many of these snow wolves had collapsed sternums and shattered skulls, clearly indicating that they were not killed by crossbows or spears.

Instead, he was smashed to death by a fist.

Qi Jin's heart skipped a beat.

This punch was even more powerful than his.

Lu Chen took a deep breath and said slowly, "It's nothing, my arm is just numb from being hit, and it's very swollen and painful."

Qiu Heixiong's strength was strange and vicious. Lu Chen's arms felt numb and swollen as if they had been pricked by cold needles, and a dull pain came from the slightest exertion.

Wang Zhong's expression changed.

"Is it a heart-wrenching force?"

He immediately looked at Lu Chen: "You fought Qiu Heixiong?"

Several martial arts guards nearby heard this and immediately gathered around.

One of them couldn't help but say, "Chief Wang, just now, Sun Liancheng, the fourth leader of Black Wind Stronghold, ambushed Protector Lu and was killed by Protector Lu with a single punch!"

"Later, Qiu Heixiong personally came over and fought with Guard Lu for quite a while!"

"If it weren't for Protector Lu, we probably wouldn't have been able to hold this position!"

Wang Zhong's eyelids twitched upon hearing this.

Qi Jin was also stunned.

Sun Liancheng is dead?

Qiu Heixiong is here too?

Wang Zhong remained silent for a moment, his expression gradually turning grim.

He figured out Black Wind Stronghold's entire plan.

First, lure the snow wolves to attack the herb garden and create chaos.

Then they split into two groups and attacked from both sides.

The team on the north slope was led by Zhao Xiao and Xue Sangui, while the team on the east slope was led by Qiu Heixiong and Sun Liancheng.

If either side breaks through the gate, allowing the snow wolves or bandits to rush into the herb garden, the herb farmers will be thrown into chaos, the greenhouses will be destroyed, and the warriors guarding the garden will be unable to protect both sides, causing the entire herb garden to collapse instantly.

By then, let alone saving the medicinal herb garden, it's hard to say how many people will even survive.

Wang Zhong felt increasingly frightened as he thought about it.

But then, he looked at Lu Chen with admiration and gratitude.

In such a critical situation, Lu Chen managed to hold off Qiu Heixiong and Sun Liancheng all by himself.

They also killed the fourth brother, Sun Liancheng, and caused Black Wind Stronghold to lose a junior martial artist, resulting in heavy losses.

He had only been at the herb garden for a short time when he performed such a great service, saving the garden once.

Lu Chen then looked at Wang Zhong and asked, "Heart-Shattering Strength? Is that Qiu Heixiong's martial art?"

"That force is extremely unique; it has the effect of disrupting qi and blood circulation and paralyzing muscles!"

Wang Zhong nodded, his expression solemn.

As he spoke, he stepped forward and reached out to squeeze Lu Chen's forearm.

Lu Chen's arm didn't show any major injuries on the outside, only a slight bluish discoloration. But as soon as Wang Zhong pressed down with his fingertips, Lu Chen felt a tingling numbness rising from deep within his muscles, as if fine needles were moving inside.

Wang Zhong's expression darkened slightly.

"Fortunately, no bones or muscles were injured."

He breathed a sigh of relief and then said, "The leader of Black Wind Stronghold, Qiu Black Bear, has mastered an extremely powerful internal force technique called Heart-Shattering Force."

"This skill can cultivate a special kind of power that can penetrate the skin and flesh. It is extremely insidious. If it hits the chest or abdomen, it may appear to be harmless on the surface, but the heart and lungs may have been pierced."

"With this Heart-Shattering Force, he can hold his own even against a master of Blood-Transferring Technique."

"Extremely difficult to deal with."

"It's a miracle your arm wasn't crippled by him."

Lu Chen nodded slightly.

He could sense that if the Panlong Body hadn't dissipated most of the hidden energy, he wouldn't just be experiencing throbbing and numbness in his arms right now.

Afterwards, Wang Zhong found a pharmacist to treat Lu Chen, saying, "Don't worry, Wang Ji has been dealing with Black Wind Village in the mountains for many years, and this isn't the first time he's encountered the Heart-Shattering Force. The herb garden has a special formula to treat this kind of internal force injury. Just apply the medicine and rest for a few days, and you'll be fine."

Hearing this, Lu Chen felt much more at ease.

He was quite worried that this hidden strength within his muscles might pose a threat to his future martial arts career.

Next, Wang Zhong introduced Qi Jin to Lu Chen.

Lu Chen suddenly realized that Manager Wang Shouyi had hidden something very well. He had been here for so long and still didn't know that Wang Shouyi had hidden another secret card in the herb garden.

"This old fellow is indeed cunning and shrewd, with a very deep mind."

After examining the snow wolf's corpse, Qi Jin asked Lu Chen, "Brother Lu, did you kill all these snow wolves with your fists?"

Lu Chen nodded: "Mostly."

Qi Jin's lips twitched slightly.

He was skilled in the Heavy Cannon Fist, which was known for its explosive power. However, looking at these corpses, he had to admit that Lu Chen's fist power was extremely destructive and definitely more powerful than his own.

Qi Jin couldn't help but ask, "Brother Lu, your skill in boxing is probably no less than that of my Heavy Cannon Fist."

He then became more serious, "Have you mastered the Azure Dragon Tongbei Fist of the Hidden Dragon Martial Arts School to perfection?"

Lu Chen didn't think there was anything to hide.

He made so many moves tonight that any martial artist with a discerning eye could see that his punches were extraordinary.

So he nodded.

"good."

"I recently broke through to the perfect realm and mastered the Azure Dragon Force."

In the wind and snow, Wang Zhong and Qi Jin were both stunned.

Qi Jin's eyes widened: "Really?"

Wang Zhong couldn't help but ask, "What? You're only sixteen years old, and you've already mastered the Azure Dragon Tongbei Fist to a perfect level?"

Lu Chen was somewhat surprised by their reactions.

Although he could sense that his mastery of a perfect boxing style would surprise people, he wasn't entirely clear on what it meant to others that he had mastered a perfect boxing style at the age of sixteen.

Qi Jin remained silent for a moment, then suddenly gave a bitter laugh.

"I've been practicing this heavy cannon punch for fifteen years."

"It has only reached a high level of maturity."

"I used to think my boxing skills were pretty good, but after meeting Brother Lu today, I realized what it means to be a young hero."

Wang Zhong also let out a long breath.

"No wonder."

"No wonder you were able to kill Sun Liancheng with one punch and force Qiu Heixiong to retreat."

"Perfect fist technique, the Azure Dragon Force of the Hidden Dragon Martial Arts School..."

He looked at Lu Chen with a complex expression, a mixture of shock, joy, and a hint of relief.

Fortunately, Lu Chen is a member of Wang Ji's organization.

Such a young master of boxing is a rare find in Chixia County, perhaps only once every few decades.