I'm already invincible, and you're telling me I just logged in?

Looking at the unprecedented seriousness on Dongfang Canghai's face.

Xu Yan held her breath, a sense of anticipation rising in her heart.

"Has she regained consciousness?"

The panel didn't show any problems with the fist technique, but a level 56 expert's judgment was not without basis.

He waited for Dongfang Canghai to continue.

The next moment, Dongfang Canghai suddenly changed his tone, his expression brightening, and he muttered to himself, "There can't be a problem with my fist technique!"

Before he finished speaking, he started punching and kicking wildly in the yard.

It was as if he was fighting an unseen opponent, his movements chaotic and disorganized.

Seeing this, Xu Yan was dumbfounded.

I thought Dongfang Canghai had finally come to his senses, but it turns out he was having a relapse.

He put the lamb wine aside, quickly washed up, and went back to his house.

The bruises from before hadn't faded yet, and Xu Yan didn't want to get punched again.

Soon after lying down, snoring began to come from inside the room.

In the courtyard, Dongfang Canghai suddenly stopped.

He stood still, his expression suddenly becoming solemn, as if facing a formidable enemy.

The next moment, he closed his eyes and slowly raised a fist.

Under the moonlight, the air seemed to be drawn in as if it were a tangible force, gathering towards the fist of the Eastern Sea.

He opened his eyes, his voice low.

"Break...the...mountains...and...rivers!"

Having charged up his strength to its fullest extent, he threw a punch at the empty space in front of him.

Where the fist landed, the air a meter in front of him trembled violently.

Then, his body went limp, and he fell straight into the soil, never to move again.

The next morning, Xiaoqi got up to prepare breakfast and found Dongfang Canghai still fast asleep in the yard.

He couldn't move it, so he covered it with a blanket and went to the kitchen to get busy.

When Xu Yan got up, he saw Dongfang Canghai in the courtyard, glanced at him, and did nothing.

Are you kidding me?

Would a level 56 expert catch a cold sleeping in the courtyard overnight?

After breakfast, Xu Yan finally couldn't resist Xiao Qi's request and carried the sleeping Dongfang Canghai back to the room.

After settling in, he returned to the courtyard, took a body-tempering pill he had bought the day before, and began practicing his fist techniques.

[ID: Xu Yan]

[Level: LV3 (3/30)]

External Martial Arts: Seven Injury Fist (Beginner Level 23/100)

[After each level increase: External attack +3, Health +10, Internal energy +5]

Xu Yan slowly stopped his movements just before his shift was about to begin.

He glanced at the panel and exhaled a breath of stale air.

With the help of the Body Tempering Pill, my character's experience points increased by two today.

At this rate, both character level and martial arts progress can be improved within a month.

A sense of anticipation arose in his heart.

What changes will the Seven Injury Fist bring after its upgrade?

Xu Yan didn't think much of it; she'd find out when the time came.

Judging that it was about time, he quickly tidied himself up and hurried towards the government office.

Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

That night, Xu Yan patrolled the night market with Zhou Tong as usual, but his eyes kept falling on the panel in front of him.

[ID: Xu Yan]

[Level: LV4 (1/40)]

[Qi and Blood Value: 230/230]

[Internal Force Value: 65/65]

External Attack: 25

[Internal Attack: 0]

External Defense: 5

Internal Defense: 5

External Martial Arts: Seven Injury Fist (Minor Mastery 1/500)

[After each level increase: External attack +5, Health +10, Internal energy +5]

After the Seven Injury Fist is upgraded to minor mastery, all attributes are greatly improved.

Xu Yan made a rough estimate.

Their current strength far surpasses that of ordinary members of the Xu family.

Compared to some bodyguards who have also mastered martial arts to a certain level, there is still a gap.

Moreover, after mastering the Seven Injury Fist, the required experience increases several times over.

Without the help of the Mind-Enhancing Pill, it would take at least half a year to level up again by relying solely on self-cultivation.

He mainly worked in the government office, so he didn't have much time to practice martial arts.

However, Xu Yan didn't take it too seriously.

It may be slow, but at least there's still hope.

After walking a few steps, Xu Yan saw a figure he hadn't seen for several days.

"Osmanthus cake, cloud cake! No sweetness, no money!"

Bao Ting was standing on the street, hawking his wares with a plate of steaming pastries.

Upon seeing Xu Yan, he greeted him with a beaming smile: "Lord Xu, how about a couple of freshly baked pastries?"

Xu Yan took two yuan, put the money down, and casually asked, "Have you made any progress on that matter I asked you to inquire about last time?"

Bao Ting accepted the money, frowned, and sighed, "Lord Xu, this person is probably difficult to investigate; we'll have to wait a while longer."

"I asked someone to inquire in Blackwater City, but there is no such person in the military camp."

Recalling the expectant look in Su Miaoyun's eyes these past few days, Xu Yan remained silent for a moment, but ultimately chose not to ask any further questions.

Twenty years have passed, and finding someone who has long since lost contact is not an easy task.

"If you need any more money for bribes, remember to let me know."

Bao Ting responded, and seeing Xu Yan walk away, he picked up the plate and started calling out again.

Soon it was time, and Xu Yan and Zhou Tong returned to the yamen to report for duty.

After distributing the money, Chen Xuan ordered his men to bring up some simple leather armor.

A sharp-eyed constable noticed and couldn't help but ask, "Boss, are we going to have work again tomorrow?"

Chen Xuan nodded, his gaze sweeping over everyone: "Go back and get some rest. Report to the yamen before Chenshi (7-9 AM) tomorrow, and depart on time."

Xu Yan listened for a few moments and gradually pieced together the reason.

Recently, several fugitives from Xuan Kingdom have wandered to the vicinity of Qing Shi Town. It is said that they are remnants that escaped from a bandit den that was wiped out.

They fled all the way, intending to escape the Xuan Kingdom via Blackwater City, but were chased by the police all the way to a deep mountain twenty miles outside Qing Shi Town.

Due to a shortage of manpower, the Superintendent of Arrests mobilized local government offices to assist in the search and arrest.

After everyone dispersed, Chen Xuan glanced at Xu Yan again.

He originally intended to take care of Xu Yan's shallow cultivation and not let him go into the mountains.

However, the Superintendent of Police required all officers to accompany them, and there was no exception.

Chen Xuan found Xu Yan, this young man, increasingly pleasing to the eye.

These days, all he hears from Zhou Tong are good things.

Despite coming from a prestigious family, he is unpretentious, doesn't charge any fees, and is diligent. He has also made significant progress recently.

I just hope nothing unexpected happens tomorrow.

......

Just as Chen Shi (7-9 AM) arrived, everyone gathered at the entrance of the government office.

Chen Xuan changed into a tight-fitting outfit today, with his sword at his side. He will also be going into the mountains with the search team this time.

Not long after, sitting in the carriage, looking at the increasingly distant gate of Qing Shi Town, Xu Yan felt a strange and inexplicable feeling.

The original owner had lived in this town for more than ten years and had never stepped out of the city gates.

This was the first time he had truly left Qing Shi Town after traveling for so long.

Now that I've left, I can say that I've truly stepped into this unfamiliar world.

Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Xu Yan glanced at Zhou Tong.

He was frowning, looking distressed.

Zhou Tong was a typical lazy bum in the government office, and he always avoided this kind of job.

In the past, when we went into the mountains to search for them, we always lost several people.

He was thinking to himself, "I hope it won't be my turn."

Upon arriving at the location, Chen Xuan assigned manpower, and the group began searching the mountains.

Xu Yan did not move, but his gaze swept over the distant mountains, and his eyebrows twitched slightly.

Black Tiger Mountain

Recommended Level: LV: 5 - LV: 10

"A copy?"