Chapter 126: The Assassin Leader Who Came Knocking!

Chapter 126: The Assassin Leader Who Came Knocking!

The moment Zhao Zheng reached the Innate Realm, he felt his inner energy within his Dantian spread throughout his body like tiny capillaries.

With a mere thought, he could release this inner energy directly into the air.

This was the power of Aura Projection!

Aside from this ability, the Innate Realm also brought about a significant increase in strength and various other wondrous effects that he would need to gradually experience.

After that, Zhao Zheng spent 1,100 Spirit Energy Points to bring the Ninefold Sun Divine Skill to its maximum level.

Supreme Mastery!

Instantly, his Ninefold Sun Divine Skill underwent a qualitative transformation.

The most noticeable change was that the Ninefold Sun True Qi in his Dantian became an endless source of energy!

Zhao Zheng finally showed a satisfied smile.

Then, he turned to the Landlord Lady and said, "Come on!"

The Landlord Lady, seeing that Zhao Zheng seemed ready, nodded and began to move.

She spread her legs apart, firmly gripping the ground with her feet, assuming the stance of a horse-riding posture.

Then, the Landlord Lady took a deep breath!

A terrifying scene unfolded.

The Landlord Lady's mouth seemed to suck in the air like a divine dragon, instantly drying up the surrounding atmosphere.

Her upper body quickly inflated, like an air-filled balloon.

The next moment, the Landlord Lady sank her energy into her Dantian and roared with her mouth wide open.

Lion Roar Technique!!

"Ah—"

A terrifying high-decibel roar erupted from the Landlord Lady's mouth.

It formed a massive shockwave! All the glassware in the nearby alleyway buildings shattered, and many residents covered their ears.

At that moment, they felt like their ears were about to be deafened.

And what the residents experienced was just the aftermath of the roar.

Only those who faced the Landlord Lady head-on could truly feel the terror of this Lion Roar Technique.

At this moment, Zhao Zheng was experiencing the full brunt of this terror.

"Screech! Screech! Screech!"

Under the intense shockwave of the Lion Roar, even Zhao Zheng, who had just advanced to the Innate Realm, couldn't help but retreat repeatedly.

He finally understood why the top assassins, 'Heaven Wrecker' and 'Earth Defiler', turned into fools after facing just one Lion Roar Technique.

The Landlord Lady's move was indeed incredibly destructive! It far surpassed the capabilities of a Blood Transformation Realm expert.

Fortunately, he was now an Innate Realm expert.

The next moment, Zhao Zheng's entire body was engulfed in blazing flames.

The raging flames illuminated Zhao Zheng, making him appear like a Fire God descending upon the mortal realm.

This was the manifestation of Aura Projection!!

The reason his Aura took the form of flames was that the energy within his body was entirely Ninefold Sun True Force.

And the Ninefold Sun True Qi, being the epitome of Yang energy, manifested as dazzling flames!

After using Aura Projection to protect his body, Zhao Zheng finally stopped retreating.

He stood in place, allowing the shockwave of the Lion Roar Technique to wash over his body, his expression calm.

At this moment, Zhao Zheng seemed to have transcended the realm of mortals.

Some might even believe he was a Flame Demon God.

The surrounding crowd was left in awe.

"This is..." The Landlord exclaimed in shock, "Aura Projection? An Innate Realm expert?"

The Landlord Lady also calmed down completely and stared at Zhao Zheng.

After a long silence, she finally spoke, "I concede."

In truth, she had another move, the Lion Roar Technique with Amplification, which might have broken through Zhao Zheng's protective Aura.

However, that move required external assistance, and even if it succeeded, it wouldn't be a fair victory.

...

A few minutes later, Zhao Zheng had settled the tailor, Zhao Shifu, and the breakfast shop owner.

At the same time, he also apologized to both of them.

"I'm truly sorry, gentlemen. I've been immersed in my cultivation, rarely engaging in martial arts sparring, and my actions may have been a bit reckless... Here's some silver as compensation for both of you."

Seeing Zhao Zheng's sincere apology, Zhao Shifu and the breakfast shop owner were startled and quickly waved their hands in refusal.

"No, no, it's just a friendly spar! Injuries are inevitable, and it's not a big deal."

"That's right! Our injuries aren't severe; they're just external wounds. A few months of rest will be enough..."

They were joking.

The person before them was an Innate Realm expert.

In terms of cultivation, he was several major realms above them.

How could they dare to accept an apology from an Innate Realm expert?

Seeing their reluctance, Zhao Zheng didn't say much more. He left the silver and departed.

Outside, the landlord couple anxiously awaited his return.

When Zhao Zheng appeared, they immediately approached him, their eyes filled with anticipation.

Zhao Zheng smiled and said, "My car is parked outside. Why don't you come with me now and meet that kid?"

Hearing this, the landlord couple exchanged a glance and agreed.

"Okay, let's go!" the landlord said.

After witnessing the previous spar, they knew that this young man possessed overwhelming strength compared to them.

If Zhao Zheng had any ill intentions, he wouldn't need to resort to deception.

"Are you two leaving like this?"

Zhao Zheng surveyed the couple, a smile on his face, and asked, "How about changing into some clothes first?"

Upon hearing this, the landlord couple realized they were still in their pajamas.

"Oh, right, right! We'll change our clothes first. Please wait for us for a moment!"

As their voices trailed off, the couple hurried home.

A moment later, the three of them sat in the car together.

Zhao Zheng instructed the driver to head towards the city center, taking the passenger seat himself, a satisfied smile never leaving his face.

This trip had been incredibly rewarding.

The landlord couple alone contributed over 20,000 Martial Arts Points and more than 10,000 Spirit Energy Points.

With this, he could instantly upgrade to the Spirit Refining Realm.

Turning his head, he saw the landlord couple, now in formal attire, sitting nervously in the backseat. Zhao Zheng couldn't help but smile.

However, Zhao Zheng reminded them, "By the way, you two should confirm for yourselves if that child is really your son. I can't be a hundred percent sure he's yours."

Hearing this, the landlord couple nodded in agreement.

If Zhao Zheng had been overly confident, they would have found it suspicious.

"Do you two have any way to confirm?" Zhao Zheng asked again.

"Yes!" The landlady replied, "My son has a half-moon-shaped birthmark on his waist, just like my husband's."

"That's great!"

After a brief pause, Zhao Zheng asked, "What do you plan to do if you find your son?"

The landlady thought for a moment and said, "If we confirm that child is indeed my son, I think we'll sell this house and find a place where no one knows us. We'll change our identities and raise our son in peace."

Her husband supported her decision and added, "That's the right thing to do. Since we've already been exposed, the Secret Police will likely track us down soon, given their style of operation."

Hearing this, Zhao Zheng immediately apologized, "I'm sorry, it's my fault."

"No, no, I didn't mean it that way," the landlord said. "Finding our son is more important than anything. I should be thanking you for providing such information."

The landlady also chimed in, "Anyway, staying here is boring for us."

As the three of them chatted along the way, the car reached the outskirts of the Shanghai Bund and stopped outside a dilapidated courtyard.

"That child usually lives here," Zhao Zheng said, not lying.

After his encounter with the old beggar, he had been cautious and asked Ma Yongzhen, the gang leader, to keep an eye on the whereabouts of the Child of Heaven's Mandate.

After their previous fight, the two had developed a mutual respect during their martial arts contest and had become friends.

Such a small request was easily granted by Ma Yongzhen.

Hearing Zhao Zheng's words, the landlord couldn't contain his curiosity and rushed into the courtyard, only to find nothing.

"Don't worry, the child goes to the city every day to earn a living and only returns late to sleep here. You can wait for him here," Zhao Zheng reassured them.

The landlord couple nodded and sat down in the courtyard.

Having come this far, even if this place was a trap, they were determined to wait until the end.

Zhao Zheng, on the other hand, got back into the car and returned to the hotel.

(Chapter End)

From the Preheaven Realm to the Spirit Refining Realm, one needed 5,000 Spirit Energy Points.

Zhao Zheng contemplated and first utilized 3,000 Spirit Energy Points, elevating his realm to the Innate Apex.

Once he found a secluded location, he would only need 2,000 more points to advance further.

Immediately afterward, he spent an additional 1,100 Spirit Energy Points to upgrade the "Eighteen Palm Dragon Subjugation" to the "Supreme Mastery" level!

Instantly, the final moves of the Eighteen Palm Dragon Subjugation appeared in his mind...

It had only been half a month since Zhao Zheng's arrival in this world.

He had rapidly advanced from an ordinary person to the Innate Apex, mastering numerous Supreme Mastery martial arts techniques.

His progress was so astonishing that it would be hard to believe even if he told others.

...

The Pig Cage Village had already been conquered.

Zhao Zheng's next target was naturally the Ultimate Killer of that time: the Fiery Cloud Evil God!

This individual was in hiding within a mental hospital.

Moreover, Zhao Zheng had already inquired about the location of that mental hospital.

He decided to take action tonight.

Just then, a waiter from the hotel knocked on his door.

"Hello, sir, there's a gentleman outside looking for you. He says he was sent by Gangmaster Ma."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zheng immediately stood up and headed downstairs to the lobby.

He had a favorable impression of Gangmaster Ma.

This person valued friendship and honor.

Most importantly, Gangmaster Ma had helped Zhao Zheng with numerous small favors.

If Gangmaster Ma encountered any difficulties, Zhao Zheng wouldn't hesitate to lend a hand.

Upon reaching the first floor, Zhao Zheng indeed saw a familiar-looking man.

"Master Zhao!"

The man immediately stood up and respectfully bowed upon seeing Zhao Zheng.

Zhao Zheng said, "I remember you. Are you Captain Li Kui, the bodyguard of Gangmaster Ma?"

"Yes, Master Zhao, you have a good memory," Li Kui replied.

"What's the matter?" Zhao Zheng asked.

"Our Gangmaster has an urgent matter to discuss with you," Li Kui said.

...

A moment later, Zhao Zheng arrived at Ma Yongzhen's residence by carriage.

Ma Yongzhen had been struggling in Shanghai for many years. With his exceptional martial arts skills, he had established a significant enterprise, founding one of the four major gangs, the Thunder East Gang. Naturally, his wealth was substantial.

He had purchased a house in a bustling area.

When Zhao Zheng arrived, Ma Yongzhen was unexpectedly standing at the entrance to welcome him.

"Haha, Brother Zhao, I've been waiting for you!"

Ma Yongzhen grabbed Zhao Zheng's arm and said, "Come, I've prepared a table of food and drinks. Let's chat while we enjoy them."

Zhao Zheng knew that Ma Yongzhen must have encountered a problem, so he didn't say anything and followed Ma Yongzhen into the house.

In the dining room, a table filled with sumptuous delicacies was already prepared.

By now, it was already dark, just the right time for dinner.

Ma Yongzhen invited Zhao Zheng to eat and drink.

After three rounds of drinks, seeing that Ma Yongzhen was getting increasingly drunk, Zhao Zheng finally couldn't help but ask, "Brother Ma, if you continue drinking, you'll get drunk. Why don't you tell me what's the matter first!"

When Zhao Zheng brought up the topic, Ma Yongzhen became a bit embarrassed.

"Brother Zhao, don't laugh at me when I tell you this, but I'm facing a life-threatening situation."

"Oh?" Zhao Zheng immediately asked, "Where does the danger come from?"

Ma Yongzhen replied, "I have a well-informed friend who told me that the leader of the Axe Gang, in order to deal with me, has hired the number one assassin on the killer's list, Heaven Wrecker Earth Defiler..."

Just as he said this, a scream suddenly came from the courtyard outside.

Ma Yongzhen's expression changed, and his drunkenness instantly dissipated.

Then, without a word, he rushed out.

Zhao Zheng calmly followed behind Ma Yongzhen.

The two arrived in the courtyard.

They saw that the courtyard was already filled with corpses.

Two men dressed like blind masseurs were sitting on a stone bench in the middle of the courtyard, with a guzheng placed in front of them.

These two men, wearing sunglasses even at night, were putting on a show.

Seeing these two, Zhao Zheng smiled...

Ma Yongzhen, however, was not as relaxed as Zhao Zheng.

He looked at the two men, who were dressed identically, one tall and one short, one fat and one thin, and his expression immediately turned grave.

"Heaven Wrecker Earth Defiler?"

Ma Yongzhen asked.

The slightly fatter man on the left immediately replied, "Knowing that it's us, aren't you going to run, Gangmaster Ma?"

"Run? That word doesn't exist in my dictionary!"

Ma Yongzhen stared at the two men and suddenly said, "How much did the Axe Gang pay you? I'll double the amount!"

Unexpectedly, the two men were unmoved.

"Gangmaster Ma, we are professionals. We would never break the rules like that."

"If you want to blame someone, blame yourself for making the offer too late."

...

(End of Chapter)

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