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

"Just a little bit more! Just a little bit more!"

Dongfang Canghai suddenly stopped, clutched his head with both hands, and stared wide-eyed, his eyes bloodshot.

Immediately afterwards, he stood up and grabbed Xu Yan's shoulders.

Dongfang Canghai shook himself a few times, his voice filled with urgency.

"So close! So close!"

Before he finished speaking, he had already released Xu Yan and turned around to swing his fists wildly in the courtyard.

Xu Yan snapped out of his astonishment and, instead of looking at Dongfang Canghai, focused his gaze on the writing on the ground.

【Broken Mountains and Rivers (Fragment)】

[Movement: Earth Shattering and Mountain Collapse]

Earthquake and landslide

[Internal Energy Consumption: 50]

[Deals 300% physical attack damage; the second stage deals 200% internal attack damage.]

[Quality: Mid-grade Earth Rank]

Level cap: 65

[Learning]

[After learning, internal strength +50]

[After each level increase: External attack +5, Internal attack +2, Health +10, Internal energy +10]

[Internal Kung Fu Technique "Breaking Mountains and Rivers" (Incomplete)]

[Learning]

[After learning, internal strength +100]

[Inner Skill Effect: Grants a 3% increase in external attack power (increases with the Inner Skill level)]

"Breaking Mountains and Rivers" skill bonus: Skill damage increased by 30% (increases with skill level)

Xu Yan's eyes widened slowly after seeing the results.

Dongfang Canghai carved a boxing style on the ground that combines internal and external training, seemingly his own creation.

Although he was not yet fully formed, he still chose to learn.

The next moment, memories of the fist techniques from "Breaking Mountains and Rivers" flooded into his mind.

After digesting the food, Xu Yan appeared somewhat excited.

It must be said, it truly lives up to its reputation as an Earth-rank fist technique.

Even though it's just a fragment, it's clearly several levels above "Seven Wounds Fist".

It outperforms in almost every attribute.

Especially that move, "Earth Shattering and Mountain Collapse".

Xu Yan closed his eyes and quickly reviewed the information he had just absorbed in his mind. After a moment, he opened his eyes, looking eager to try it out.

"Let's try Cui Dao to see how it goes."

He glanced at Dongfang Canghai again, and seeing that he was still in that uninterrupted state, he didn't linger any longer, turned around and walked towards the room, no longer wanting to disturb him.

After putting on the golden silk armor, Xu Yan glanced at the changes on the panel.

[ID: Xu Yan]

[Title: Unparalleled in the World]

[Level: LV16 (110/400)]

[Qi and Blood Value: 480/480 (+96)]

[Internal Force Value: 300/300 (+60)]

External Attack: 85 (+20)

[Internal Attack: 30 (+6)]

External Defense: 156 (+31)

[Internal Defense: 55 (+11)]

[Critical hit rate: 0%]

Block rate: 0%

【...】

External martial arts: "Wind-Splitting Saber", "Seven Injury Fist", "Breaking Mountains and Rivers (Fragment)" (0/300)

[Internal Martial Arts: Breaking Mountains and Rivers (Fragment) LV: 1 (0/300)]

All attributes have been greatly improved!

In particular, his internal strength, boosted by the title, directly exceeded 300.

The speed at which the unity of man and nature is maintained has also increased significantly, approximately three times the original speed.

After putting on the golden silk armor, the defense value exceeds the attack value.

Xu Yan estimated that after achieving the unity of heaven and man, he would have a good chance of winning against opponents at the Kaiyuan Realm.

He turned off the panel, walked out of the room, and glanced at Dongfang Canghai one last time.

He seems to be in a state of sudden enlightenment at this moment, trying to perfect "Broken Mountains and Rivers", and should not be disturbed.

Xu Yan gently closed the courtyard gate and walked towards the martial arts hall.

He needed to go and give Xiao Qi a heads-up first.

For the time being, stay at Chen Xuan's martial arts school and do not disturb Dongfang Canghai.

Upon arriving at the martial arts school, Xu Yan saw an unexpected figure.

Shen Shuangning was also there.

Since the government was still gathering manpower, she decided to inquire about Chen Xuan's martial arts school first.

Upon seeing Xu Yan, she was visibly taken aback: "My lord?"

"What are you doing here?" Xu Yan asked, somewhat surprised.

Before Shen Shuangning could speak, a disciple who greatly admired Xu Yan interrupted and answered for him, "Senior Brother, this is Martial Uncle!"

He then looked at Shen Shuangning, his tone tinged with pride: "Uncle-Master, this is our Senior Brother!"

He had just been boasting to Shen Shuangning about Xu Yan's impressive feat of taking down one enemy with a single punch yesterday, and now he was even more enthusiastic as he recounted it.

After listening, Shen Shuangning's gaze lingered on Xu Yan for a moment, a strange look flashing in her eyes.

"Xu Yan, you're here too?"

At this moment, Chen Xuan came out of the martial arts hall room, holding a glass of water in his hand.

He glanced at Shen Shuangning, then introduced her to Xu Yan: "This is my junior sister, who is now also working in the Bureau of Police."

Then he introduced Xu Yan to Shen Shuangning.

"Junior Sister, this is Xu Yan. He used to be my subordinate in the government office, and now he is my nominal senior disciple in the martial arts school."

"You two can get to know each other and travel together on missions in the future."

Shen Shuangning chuckled lightly, "No need, Senior Brother, I've known Lord Xu for a long time."

After she finished speaking, she fell silent, but looked at Xu Yan with great interest.

Chen Xuan sensed the awkward atmosphere and asked with some confusion, "How did you two meet?"

Shen Shuangning didn't answer, but looked at Xu Yan with a playful tone: "I wonder if I should address you as Lord Xu or 'Junior Nephew' from now on?"

Xu Yan was momentarily speechless at her words, and coughed lightly: "Let's stick to our own way. I'll call you 'Uncle-Master,' and you can still call me 'Sir.'"

He never imagined that Shen Shuangning was actually Chen Xuan's junior sister, and that she was quite vengeful.

Chen Xuan also noticed that something was off between the two, but he didn't ask any questions. He simply handed the water to Shen Shuangning.

"Junior sister, it's not easy for you to come all this way. Have some water and rest first."

He didn't ask any more questions; as long as it wasn't a mortal feud, it wasn't a big deal.

After all, in his eyes, the two of them were one of his own.

After chatting for a while, once Chen Xuan had gone to teach his disciples, Shen Shuangning called Xu Yan outside alone and handed him the silver note.

"Your banknotes."

Xu Yan hesitated for a long time before answering, and a hint of hesitation flashed in Shen Shuangning's eyes.

But when he thought of Chen Xuan saying that he was an illegitimate child who had gotten to where he was today entirely on his own, and that his belongings had been stolen, he couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

Shen Shuangning opened her mouth, but ultimately swallowed the words back.

"Is your master short of money?" Xu Yan suddenly asked.

Upon hearing this, Shen Shuangning's expression changed, as if she had been stepped on, and she shoved the silver note into his hand.

"Who needs your little bit of money?"

She withdrew her hand and added, "Come to the yamen early tomorrow to report for duty."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Xu Yan stood there, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

He had just overheard Shen Shuangning and Chen Xuan talking about how their master had recently fallen seriously ill.

Shen Shuangning was an orphan from a young age and was raised by her master.

Chen Xuan was still worried about Shen Shuangning's unhealed injuries, so he accepted another bounty.

"Need money?"

"Is this all there is to the side quest?"

......

The Huang family.

Inside the main hall, Huang Gui sat in the main seat, his expression solemn.

He had planted spies in the government office, so he quickly learned about Xu Yan's mobilization of manpower.

After figuring out Xu Yan's purpose for this trip, he didn't waste a moment and immediately set off to leave the Huang family.

Following the clues, Huang Gui found a man covered in dust in a remote mountain area.

The man was sitting in front of the campfire, roasting the game he had just hunted.

Upon seeing Huang Gui, he immediately tensed up, his eyes becoming wary.

"Brother, there's no need to be nervous. I am Huang Gui from the Huang Family Martial Arts School in Qing Shi Town, and I mean no harm."

After Huang Gui stopped, he did not approach.

Xu Yan is now a member of the Police Superintendent's Office, so he can't take action openly. His only option is to use someone else to do the dirty work.

"I have a business deal I'd like to discuss with you."

"The Bureau of Arrest has already set its sights on you, and that person happens to be my sworn enemy. If you help me kill him, I will find a way to send you away from Xuan Kingdom."

The campfire crackled, and the flames danced across Cui Dao's face.

He looked up at Huang Gui, a slight smirk playing on his lips: "What makes you think I should believe you?"