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After disposing of all the bodies, Lu Chen breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at his clothes, which were stained with blood, he sighed again.

"It's still dirty after all."

He felt the increasingly oppressive air; the once bright sunshine had turned into a sky overcast with dark clouds.

It is going to rain.

Lu Chen's expression was inscrutable.

Now, it seems we'll really have to face the Green Bamboo Gang head-on.

Even the dumbest person would know that the Green Bamboo Gang sent three groups of people in a row, and all of them had problems; they were either dead or missing.

If this hadn't attracted attention by now, the Green Bamboo Gang would have been wiped out long ago.

Sitting on a mound of earth by the roadside, Lu Chen looked at the control panel.

[Under the host's influence, the fates of Qian Gui and the other four have changed.]

[Hit Value Calculation: 340]

Remaining lives: 582.

"System, add points!"

The art of butchering an ox, the art of slicing dirt!

Life value -400.

"Boom!"

A bolt of lightning struck the sky.

The rain started pouring down.

Lu Chen's mind was also flooded with memories of practicing the Ox-Slicing Knife Technique.

In his memory, he had immersed himself in the art of butchering an ox for decades, and finally mastered the skill, reaching the Refining Realm.

The body is changing.

Summer rain is always hot; it hits you and runs down your sleeves.

The bloodstains on the road were washed away.

The blood on Lu Chen's clothes flowed down with the rain.

A surge of heat flowed into his limbs and bones.

The muscles are being modified.

The skin becomes tougher, and the bones become denser.

My stomach also made a thunderous sound.

The internal organs are moving rapidly, fresh blood is being pumped out by the heart, and nutrients are being transported to the internal organs through the blood vessels.

The surging heat gradually tempered the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys. Every cell seemed to be immersed in spiritual liquid, frantically absorbing this heat and gradually growing stronger and more resilient.

My entire abdomen felt warm and cozy.

Time passed slowly.

Lu Chen stood up from the ground.

In a daze, he scored a few points higher.

Stretch your body, and your muscles and bones crackle.

"Cool!"

He stretched out his arms and roared to the sky.

Rainwater fell into his mouth, he laughed, and turned to go home.

Looking at Lu Ming and Lu Tang, who were filled with worry, the murderous aura he had just displayed vanished without a trace.

"What are you doing standing outside in the rain? Don't let me raise you all to be idiots, not knowing to run inside when it rains, or not knowing to eat when you're hungry!"

Lu Chen said jokingly.

Lu Tang burst into tears.

She saw the bloodstains on her brother's body.

No matter how heavy the rain, it's impossible to wash all the bloodstains away completely.

"Brother, are you alright? I was so scared!"

Lu Tang is still a child after all.

Lu Chen felt a pang of tenderness and gently patted Lu Tang's head, then waved to Lu Ming as well.

Lu Ming didn't cry. He just pursed his lips, his eyes were red, and he lowered his head to Lu Chen's side, clenching his fists.

"Brother, I'm so useless, I can't help at all!"

"No, you're my younger brother and sister, how could you be useless? Alright, go eat, you haven't eaten yet, have you? Don't go hungry, or Xiaotang really won't grow tall and won't be able to get married!"

Lu Chen flicked Lu Tang's nose.

Lu Tang was so angry that snot bubbles came out of her nose, and she lightly punched Lu Chen again.

"Hmph, I won't stunt my growth!"

……

After the three finished their meal, the rain stopped.

Lu Chen changed his clothes and said to the two, "You two go to your second grandfather's house and play with Lu Wenke and Lu Wenzhang for a while. I'll be back tomorrow morning. Take the snacks I bought with you and share them with them. I'll teach you how to use your sword then!"

After saying that, he rushed into the rain.

I didn't bring an umbrella either.

Lu Tang and Lu Ming ran to the door, watched their brother's figure gradually disappear into the distance, remained silent for a moment, then quietly went back, grabbed some snacks, Lu Ming took a bag of pebbles, and Lu Tang took the books her brother had bought, and headed to their second grandfather's house.

Lu Chen then arrived in the county town.

It had just rained, and the sun was shining again on the horizon, illuminating the surrounding clouds in a riot of colors—it was a beautiful sight.

Lu Chen passed by the small river at the city gate.

Several fixed NPC fishermen wearing straw hats are still fishing.

Lu Chen went to the street, bought some lime for later use, and then went to the blacksmith's shop to order two sets of large-sized breast protectors.

Forget about armor; if that thing were made, the three blacksmith clans would all have to report to the underworld.

But forging a few iron plates is no problem.

It was just that a few holes were made in the iron plate to make it easier to tie ropes, and some curves were made to fit Lu Chen's body shape.

This thing was made quickly, but it was also very rough.

Even blacksmith shops often have iron plates; all you need to do is cut them to the appropriate size and punch a few holes in them with an iron chisel.

Lu Chen paid the deposit and asked the blacksmith to make another set that was better and fit him better. He then left with the still warm, heavy "heart-protecting mirror".

This thing, with one piece tied to the front and one piece tied to the back, is enough to protect against some arrows and ordinary sword cuts.

After buying some items at a leather and fabric shop and strapping the breastplate to his body, Lu Chen moved around a bit. It was alright; it didn't fit as badly as he had imagined.

It will not affect the operation.

There was nothing unusual about it on the outside.

After making all the preparations, he took all his equipment and went to the largest brothel in Shahu County.

Jade Pavilion.

The flagship store of the chicken farm opened by the Qingzhu Gang.

"Oh, this young master looks unfamiliar. He's quite handsome; I've never seen him before. Please come in!"

The girl at the entrance was heavily made up, holding a handkerchief in her hand. She was very effeminate and had a sharp eye. When she saw Lu Chen standing at the entrance of the brothel, her eyes lit up and she quickly went up to him with a charming smile.

Lu Chen felt a little awkward; he was indeed a novice in this area.

Back on Earth, he only ever went to get his feet washed and massaged, the proper kind.

My back hurts from work, and I thought a massage would make it feel better, but it hurts even more after the massage.

I've never come to a place like this openly and honestly before.

I must say, it's still a bit curious and exciting.

Upon entering, the place was bustling with activity; people were drinking, singing, and the air was filled with the aroma of perfume.

The madam was a middle-aged woman, with some wrinkles visible at the corners of her eyes.

Upon seeing Lu Chen, she covered her mouth and smiled, "Sir, is this your first time visiting our Jade Pavilion? Are you here for a drink, or...?"

Lu Chen cleared his throat, still not thick-skinned enough: "Bring me the dishes first, and find a young girl. She has to be pretty, but not the heavily made-up type."

After saying that, he took out a silver ingot, weighing ten taels.

One night should be enough.

Meanwhile, in another private room, a well-dressed young man was drinking with several other young people. His gaze inadvertently drifted downwards, and he seemed to notice something. A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, but he was quickly pulled back to his senses by the young man at the table and continued to grope the people around him.

The madam became even more enthusiastic upon seeing the money. She took the silver, wiped it with her hand, and then disappeared without a trace.

She lightly tapped Lu Chen's arm with her fan and said with a coquettish smile, "Oh, young master, every single one of the girls in our Jade Pavilion is exceptionally beautiful, so you can rest assured!"

He was led to a private room, where Lu Chen quickly met the "technician".

The food and drinks were served quickly.

The technician was indeed beautiful and provided excellent service. Seeing that Lu Chen was a little reserved, she chuckled and gently took Lu Chen's hand and placed it on her body.

Lu Chen wasn't a fussy person. At first, he was just not used to it. The technician didn't mind, so he had to get his money's worth since he was paying for it.

However, he did not forget the purpose of his visit.

According to Qian Gui, Wang Bao is a regular at this Jade Pavilion, spending about 27 or 28 days a month there, but he never stays overnight.

With so many things happening to the Green Bamboo Gang these past few days, Wang Bao was furious and naturally had to come here to cool off.

While secretly observing the brothel, Lu Chen talked with "Little Peach Blossom" beside him, subtly trying to extract information and gradually steer the conversation toward Wang Bao.

Xiao Taohong's cheeks flushed as Lu Chen groped her while pouring her wine. News about Wang Bao was also gradually revealed through conversation.

"I think Leopard is still resting in the top-tier room today. He didn't seem to be in a good mood when he came over this afternoon, and we were a little scared of him."

Little Peach Blossom sat in Lu Chen's lap, feeling a little uncomfortable.

Damn it, what kind of good person comes to the chicken coop with a huge iron block strapped to their body?!

It's choking me.

"Young master, why don't you stop touching me for a bit and take a rest?"

Xiao Tao Hong was a bit tipsy. Lu Chen had been pouring her too much alcohol and was even better at urging her to drink than she was. For a moment, she couldn't tell who was the bodyguard and who was the young lady.

If it were at a different time, Lu Chen wouldn't mind at all; supporting the high-quality development of the service industry is our bounden duty.

But not today.

From his spot, he could see the top-tier room.

Just then, the door opened, and a middle-aged man with his chest half-open walked out, with a girl in a pink shirt in his arms, laughing as he walked forward.

The man had distinctive features; he was burly, with broad shoulders and a waist, and was nearly 1.9 meters tall.

Half of his left eyebrow was broken, and there was a scar on the brow bone.

According to Qian Gui, he was slashed, and the person who slashed him was later chopped into mincemeat.

Lu Chen had an idea and pretended that he needed to urinate.

"Miss Peach Blossom, you go to bed first. I need to pee. Where's the outhouse?"

Xiao Taohong pointed in a direction, then climbed onto the bed with unsteady steps, her figure alluring and seductive.

Lu Chen's young and vigorous body also had a natural reaction.

He coughed and hurriedly walked towards the latrine, but after walking halfway there, he turned back and walked towards where Wang Bao had left.

On the way, he was suddenly stopped by someone.

"Hey, isn't this that stinky fishmonger? I thought I was seeing things, but it really is you! Looks like I didn't hit you hard enough that day; you still have the energy to go to a brothel?"