Wuxia: Start with max-level Nine Yang Divine Skill

People in the martial arts world were talking about it.

Some people didn't believe it at first, fearing it might be fake news.

"Impossible! Officer Han is a master detective, and Officer Duan's Iron Palm is invincible. They've solved countless major cases. How could they be remnants of evil? How is that possible?"

"Who is Li Fu? I've never even heard of him."

How could a lowly constable kill two highly skilled and renowned constables?

"What?! It was the eldest son of the Mu family who identified him himself? My God, this...this is terrifying!"

Once the news was confirmed by multiple parties and became a done deal, all that remained was shock and heated discussion.

"Hiss... Han Wenyuan and Duan Gang... they're actually in cahoots! This disguise... has fooled the government and the martial arts world for twenty years!"

"Terrible, absolutely terrifying! Right under our noses, two monsters are cloaked in official robes, investigating the bloody crimes they themselves committed."

This is absolutely ironic!

"Who exactly is Li Fu? How could he solve such a bizarre and perplexing case and expose this astonishing scam?"

"You've not only seen through it, haven't you heard?"

He single-handedly fought Han Duan and his two demons in full view of everyone, and beat them to death with his bare fists!

"Han Wenyuan's iron ruler is broken! Duan Gang's Vajra Palm technique is shattered, is Li Fu's fist made of iron?!"

"I heard that his internal strength is unfathomable; he was completely unharmed by Han Wenyuan's sneak attack, and even managed to injure the opponent with his protective internal energy!"

"Master Mu's internal organs were severely injured, yet he was pulled back from the brink of death by Mu's pure internal energy! Such internal strength... is unheard of!"

"Qingping County... actually harbors such a person?!"

In an instant, Li Fu's name spread like a thunderclap throughout the entire martial arts world of Yanzhou!

In the streets and alleys, teahouses and taverns, security escort agencies and martial arts schools... everywhere people were talking about this bizarre, tortuous, and thrilling case, and about the young constable who appeared out of nowhere and killed the remnants of the evil sword with his fist.

A mix of emotions—amazement, awe, curiosity, and speculation—was palpable.

A previously unknown constable in black robes suddenly became famous throughout the martial arts world of Yanzhou. His rapid rise, powerful methods, and brilliant achievements became the legendary beginning that countless people in the martial arts world talked about with relish!

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Early morning, Qingping County, Kushui Lane.

The alleyway was filled with the faint aroma of tofu and the smoke of firewood. Early-rising vendors pushed their creaking wheelbarrows and began to call out their wares, while women from ordinary households carried wooden basins and poured out the rainwater that had been collected the night before.

This is the most inconspicuous corner of the city, where most of the residents are poor people struggling to make a living.

No one would have guessed that Li Fu, the Iron Fist Constable who had recently become famous in the martial arts world of Yanzhou and whose legends were almost mythical, lived in a small courtyard deep in this shabby alley.

The room was simply furnished, with nothing else of value.

Li Fu got up and washed his face with the water in the earthenware basin. The cool water droplets dispelled the last trace of sleepiness.

He took a deep breath of the cool morning air and was about to walk into the courtyard to practice his martial arts.

Although all his martial arts skills were taught by the Heavenly Book, he never slacked off.

"Practicing martial arts is like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you fall behind."

His martial arts skills have reached a high level of perfection, but he still needs to practice and maintain them, especially his external martial arts moves.

Suddenly Zhang Yuanxing rushed over, his face full of joy: "Brother Fu, good news! There's news about Uncle Wu that you asked Old Hero Mu to find!"

"Old Hero Mu asked me to tell you this."

"really?"

Li Fu's heart skipped a beat.

Uncle Wu raised him from a young age. Although he was a man of few words, he always treated him like his own son. Although he disciplined him a lot, it was all for his own good, because he was afraid that something might happen to him.

From the time he was ignorant of his past life to the gradual unraveling of the mystery of his womb, he came to know even more the immense kindness and care he had received from the old man.

"As the saying goes, if you give birth to someone but don't raise them, you can repay them by cutting off a finger; if you give birth to someone and raise them, you can repay them by cutting off your head; but if you raise someone before you're born, you can never repay them in a lifetime!"

He had no skills before, and he had asked around, but he didn't know anyone, so all his inquiries were like stones sinking into the sea.

Now that he possesses exceptional skills and has made connections through the Mu family case, he immediately asked people to search for him again.

Upon receiving the news, Li Fu set off immediately without hesitation.

Along the way, various kinds of glances were cast my way.

"Look, that's Officer Li."

Upon seeing him, some people pointed him out to their companions in surprise, and there was much discussion.

Not to mention that the four Mu brothers were renowned martial arts masters, they were also unparalleled local magnates. When a murder occurred in their family, the news naturally spread far and wide.

Some people mustered their courage and clasped their hands in greeting to him from a distance.

Good morning, Officer Li!

"Little Hero Li!"

Li Fu hurriedly returned the greeting with a fist and palm salute.

It seems he's quite well-known locally.

It is human nature to like being admired and fawned upon, and even emperors are no exception; otherwise, how could there be treacherous ministers in power?

However, he had no time to enjoy his newfound fame; his mind was entirely focused on Wu Bo's news, leaving him no time to spare for anything else.

They arrived at the Mu residence quickly.

Despite the perilous and bloody incident, the still grand and imposing mansion had a steward standing respectfully at the entrance. Upon seeing Li Fu, the steward immediately bowed and spoke with utmost deference.

"Master Li, please come in quickly. The master is waiting for you in his bedroom."

The name "Master Li" carries immense weight.

Mu Tianying was still recovering from serious injuries and was bedridden. He had been turned away from all visitors these days.

But for Li Fu, he was an exception among exceptions.

The butler led him directly into the inner courtyard bedroom.

The room was filled with the aroma of medicine.

Mu Tianying was pale and leaned against the headboard. When she saw Li Fu come in, she struggled to get up to greet him.

Several female relatives and a few middle-aged and young men who looked somewhat awkward were standing by the bedside; they were clearly the good-for-nothing descendants of the Mu family.

"Brother Li is here, please have a seat!"

Although Mu Tianying's voice was weak, it revealed her heartfelt joy.

He pointed at Li Fu and said in a deep voice to his children and grandchildren by the bedside, "Remember this, from now on, when you see Brother Li, it will be as if you were seeing me. He is a great benefactor to our Mu family!"

If it weren't for him, my entire family would have long been victims of the evil remnants' blades.

Everyone's come to see me!

Several middle-aged and young men quickly bowed and greeted him, calling him "Uncle Li" and "Benefactor".

Some of them are old enough to be his father.

Li Fu felt a little awkward, waved his hand, and hurriedly looked at Mu Tianying: "Hero Mu, do you have any news about Uncle Wu?"

Seeing his anxiety, Mu Tianying gestured for the women and children to leave for the time being.

Once only the two of them were left in the room, he spoke solemnly.

"Brother Li, ever since you entrusted me with the portrait to find someone, I immediately mobilized my friends in both the underworld and the legitimate world to investigate with all my might."

Finally... someone replied.

He paused, looking at Li Fu.

"It is said that someone saw you, an elder, appear in the border area between Yan and Mo provinces before you disappeared."

Someone witnessed him lingering at a place called the Yellow Sand Inn for two or three days, often gazing into the depths of the desert, seemingly hesitant...

Since then, there has been no trace of him.

"The border between Yan and Mo?"

Li Fu frowned slightly.

Yanzhou is a harsh and cold place, and like Mozhou, it is close to the borderlands. The border between the two states is a continuous stretch of Gobi and desert, with yellow sand filling the sky and few people venturing there.

What is Uncle Wu doing there?

"I guess..."

Mu Tianying hesitated, her expression somewhat grave.

Many people go to that desolate and cold place for one thing only: to explore the legendary Golden Tower and Sand Ruins.

Perhaps... that's why you, as an elder, also passed away.

If that's the case, then it'll be terrible.