Gou Zai Wudao Shi Lian Shen

As if grasping at the last straw, Chen Chong hurriedly rushed towards Wang's Yam Shop.

By the time he arrived at Wang's Yam Shop, he was covered in sweat.

The guards at the gate recognized him, and after they went in to announce his arrival, they quickly led him into the backyard.

Lu Chen had just finished practicing the Vajra Palm technique, and his hands were still covered in medicinal liquid. When he saw that the person who came was Chen Chong, he immediately stepped forward to greet him.

"Senior Brother Chen."

This address of "Senior Brother" made Chen Chong pause slightly.

Now that Lu Chen has advanced to the Great Perfection of Blood Refining and become a respected figure in the Yam Shop, his status is incomparable to that of a martial arts disciple who had only achieved the Lesser Perfection of Blood Refining.

However, he still addressed him as his senior brother.

"Junior Brother Lu."

Chen Chong barely suppressed the complex emotions in his heart and went straight to the point: "I heard you've advanced to the Great Perfection of Blood Transformation?"

Is this true?

Seeing that he looked travel-worn and anxious, Lu Chen said, "Senior brother, please sit down and have some tea."

Chen Chong was no longer in the mood to sit down and drink tea; he remained standing there, his eyes fixed on Lu Chen.

"Junior Brother Lu, tell me first, is this news true or false?"

Seeing this, Lu Chen nodded, and his internal energy and blood stirred slightly.

boom!

A thick aura of blood emanated from him, like a surging river, pressing down on Chen Chong's chest and causing him to involuntarily take a half-step back.

Chen Chong's pupils suddenly contracted.

Qi and blood flow like a river, achieving great success in blood circulation!

Lu Chen quickly composed himself and calmly said, "Senior Brother Chen, I have indeed advanced to the Great Perfection of Blood Transformation."

"Now, it has officially become a royal offering."

Chen Chong stared at him, his gaze intense.

"Good! Good! Good!"

He said "good" three times in a row, his voice trembling slightly.

"That's great, Junior Brother Lu!"

The gloom that had been weighing on my heart for the past few days seemed to be forcefully dispelled by this surge of energy.

Looking at Chen Chong's appearance, Lu Chen vaguely guessed that he had probably encountered some trouble.

However, he did not rush to ask further questions, but instead solemnly bowed to Chen Chong.

"Senior Brother Chen, thank you so much for the support your Chen family has given me during this time."

"When I first joined the martial arts school, I was short of money. Without the Chen family's money, my training wouldn't have gone so smoothly."

He looked at Chen Chong and said seriously, "If the Chen family ever needs anything in the future, please feel free to contact us."

"I will do my best as long as my junior brother can do it."

Hearing Lu Chen say this, Chen Chong felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

However, he still had some hesitation.

He recalled the rumors circulating that Lu Chen had fought with Luo Kuan, the deputy head of the Wangyuan Escort Agency, and the fight ended in a draw.

He looked at Lu Chen, wanting to confirm the truth, and asked, "Junior Brother Lu, I also heard... you fought with Deputy Chief Escort Luo of Wangyuan Escort Agency?"

Lu Chen nodded: "We just sparred a bit."

Upon hearing this, Chen Chong paused for a moment, and finally had no choice but to bite the bullet and say to Lu Chen, "Junior Brother Lu, actually, the reason I came to see you today is to ask you a favor."

Lu Chen's expression turned serious: "Senior brother, please speak."

"I will do my best as long as my junior brother can do it."

Chen Chong nodded, his voice lowering.

"Junior brother, you are unaware of this."

"Something has happened to my Chen family."

Lu Chen's brows furrowed slightly, his eyes showing concern: "What happened?"

Chen Chong looked bitter and began to explain: "The Xu family led people to steal my Chen family's business in Qingliu Lane, which was the foundation passed down from my ancestors."

"Moreover, they invited Shen Shijun, the Iron Crane Palm master of Qianhe Martial Arts School, to oversee things. As a senior brother, I am no match for Shen Shijun, who has mastered the Blood Removal Technique."

"Even if I go to a martial arts school, no one will be willing to help..."

After hearing the whole story, Lu Chen immediately promised Chen Chong, "Senior Brother Chen, leave this matter to me!"

Chen Chong still had some concerns and said, "Junior Brother Lu, you have just advanced to the Great Perfection of Blood Transformation, and your foundation is still shallow. Shen Shijun, on the other hand, is a well-established master, on par with Deputy Escort Luo."

"If you are not capable enough, never force yourself."

"You are still young and have a bright future. Our Chen family does not want you to get hurt because of this and affect your future martial arts training."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen laughed loudly: "Don't worry, Senior Brother Chen. My fist technique is now quite advanced. Dealing with Shen Shijun is more than enough."

"Just wait for the good news!"

Looking at the confident and spirited young man before him, Chen Chong couldn't help but feel a moment of disbelief.

The next day.

News of the Chen and Xu families' fistfight in Qingliu Lane spread, and many people gathered there to watch the spectacle.

"I heard the Chen family hired that new retainer from the Wang family?"

"Is it that Lu Chen?"

"Indeed, just a few days ago, news spread that he had advanced to the Great Perfection of Blood Transformation and even fought against Luo Kuan of the Wangyuan Escort Agency."

"Tsk, a seventeen-year-old who has mastered the Blood Transformation Technique is going to face Shen Shijun of the Thousand Crane Martial Arts School with his Iron Crane Palm. This is going to be a good show."

Qingliu Lane is located next to a tributary of the Qujiang River.

Qujiang River flows out from the depths of Chixia Mountain, meandering all the way, with its tributaries passing through Chixia County and connecting to the distant city of Qujiang.

The river water lapped against the bluestone, making a soft splashing sound.

Lu Chen and Shen Shijun stood by the river.

A gentle spring breeze caresses the face.

Lu Chen was dressed in a dark blue outfit, with no sword or knife at his waist.

He was not physically imposing, but extremely agile. His legs landed silently, like a mountain ape darting through the forest, light and nimble yet possessing an indescribable explosive power.

His hands, with dark gold palms, heavy and powerful knuckles, exuded a sense of metal.

Shen Shijun was in his forties, tall and thin, dressed in a gray-white outfit, with long arms, large hands, and veins on the back of his hands like iron wires, and his skin was blackish-gray.

As a renowned master, Shen Shijun naturally exudes a sense of pressure when he stands by the river.

He looked at Lu Chen and said calmly, "So you are Lu Chen, the new retainer of the Wang family?"

Lu Chen clasped his hands in a fist salute: "Indeed."

Shen Shijun stared intently at Lu Chen, scrutinizing him closely, and then said, "You are so young, yet you have already advanced to the Great Perfection of Blood Transformation and become a Wang Family Elder. Your future is bright. There is really no need for you to get involved in this mess."

Lu Chen remained calm, but his tone showed no hesitation: "The Chen family has been kind to me, and I also have a fellow disciple relationship with Senior Brother Chen Chong."

"The Chen family's affairs are my affairs."

As he spoke, he clasped his hands in a fist salute again: "Senior Shen has been famous for a long time. It is an honor for me to exchange fist salutes with you today."

Shen Shijun's eyes flickered slightly.

The young man showed no fear whatsoever.

Shen Shijun smiled with a hint of amusement and said, "I heard that you were kicked out of the Hidden Dragon Martial Arts School."

"Qin Wuhe isn't a fool either."

"If he truly recognized your skill at such a young age, would he really be willing to kick you out?"

"So I'm a little curious."

"Did you truly master the art of blood manipulation through genuine practice, or was it something Wang Ji fabricated to create a facade?"

These words immediately caused a stir in the crowd.

Qiao Yuan, the retainer of the Wang family, was seriously injured, and the Wang family urgently needed a new retainer to maintain appearances.

Lu Chen is so young, and the timing of his advancement to the Great Perfection of Blood Transformation is so coincidental that it's hard not to suspect that Wang Ji spared no expense in using pills to prop him up.

Although there were rumors that Lu Chen and Deputy Escort Luo Kuan had fought, no one had actually seen it with their own eyes.

Lu Chen's strength at the Great Perfection of Blood Transformation was inevitably diminished in everyone's eyes.

Lu Chen remained calm, as if the doubts were just a passing breeze to him.

He calmly assumed a boxing stance, his feet gripping the ground, his back slightly taut, and his blood and qi surging silently within him.

A powerful aura rose from his body.

He looked up at Shen Shijun and said calmly, "Senior Shen will know once he tries it."

Please enlighten me!