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Chapter 18: A Heart-Wrenching Paternal Love, The Wrathful Cry Ghost-Suppressing Statue
Chapter 18: A Heart-Wrenching Paternal Love, The Wrathful Cry Ghost-Suppressing Statue
Chen Dabao stood with his hands behind his back, watching Xiao Liu leave. Snowflakes danced in the air, gently landing on the whitening strands of his hair.
His eyes held a fleeting mix of detachment and complexity.
Sun Changbiao was dead, and Old Chen's thoughts were not on the man's demise, for in this era, death was a common occurrence.
What truly concerned Old Chen was Li Che's decisive action.
He had just discovered that the one coveting Xixi was Sun Changbiao, a follower of the Spirit Infants Sect. And right after learning this, Li Che rushed off and killed Sun Changbiao.
Decisive, ruthless, and swift in his actions!
Could it truly have been Li Che who acted?
How could he have the strength to kill Sun Changbiao?
Even Old Chen felt a sense of bewilderment and doubt.
His leisurely stroll transformed into purposeful strides as he turned a corner and headed towards Sun Changbiao's courtyard.
As he approached the courtyard, he heard a deafening wail.
Outside the courtyard, a crowd had gathered, and among them was Master Sun, his aged face turning pale, his entire body trembling, fists clenched.
"Who? Who killed my son?"
"My son was a peaceful and honest man, kind to others. Who could be so vicious?"
Master Sun wept uncontrollably, the pain of losing a child piercing his heart.
Beside him, Liu Shi sat in a chair, supported by others, tears streaming down her face, sobbing.
Old Chen pushed through the crowd, inquiring about the situation. A strange feeling suddenly gripped his heart.
"A towering figure like a small mountain, with hands like fans, kicked the door open, sending Sun Changbiao flying..."
"A Bone Tempering Warrior did this... It seems it wasn't Li Che, as he has just reached Skin Polishing Mastery. Facing Sun Changbiao, he would have been killed."
"How strange, what a bizarre coincidence."
Old Chen couldn't help but marvel at the situation.
Looking at Sun Changbiao's corpse, whose head had been severed and bones crushed, with shattered organs, he shook his head, feeling a sense of pity for the man's tragic death.
Turning his head, he saw Sun Changbiao's four daughters huddled in the corner, timid and fearful. The eldest daughter stared at her father's body, and instead of sadness, her eyes held...
a hint of satisfaction.
...
...
News of Sun Changbiao's brutal murder spread like a storm within the Xu Family Compound.
In an instant, it created a massive uproar.
The Third Manager had left the city and was not at the shop when this incident occurred, and its impact was significant.
The next day, representatives from the Xu Family in the inner city arrived to investigate, accompanied by officers from the outer city's county magistrate's office.
Xu Beihu, with a fox fur cloak draped over his broad shoulders, exuded a solid aura of blood energy that crackled like electricity. He glanced at Sun Changbiao's body in the coffin, and a peculiar expression flashed in his eyes.
"A thousand pounds of force, ripping apart his organs with a single kick, and then shattering his arm bones with a punch, a true display of dominance. Undoubtedly, the assailant is a powerful Bone Tempering Warrior. As for the final blow, severing the head, the clean cut indicates an extremely sharp weapon, perhaps a sword."
Standing beside Xu Beihu, Zhao Chuanxiong, the deputy from the outer city's county magistrate's office, was also a towering figure with a wide-bladed saber at his waist. He narrowed his eyes and analyzed, "Deputy Zhao, this matter is now in your hands. I never imagined that after so many peaceful years, a brutal killer would dare to commit such a heinous act within our Xu Family shop."
Xu Beihu clasped his fists.
Zhao Chuanxiong waved his hand with a smile, "Perhaps it's the doing of another family, aiming to make an example, to scare your Xu Family. But it's strange... Why target Sun Changbiao? And why him specifically?"
Xu Beihu was equally perplexed, pondering the situation without reaching a conclusion.
Zhao Chuanxiong smiled and lightly waved his hand.
"Search the place, let's see if we can find any clues."
As soon as he finished speaking, several officers brought by Zhao Chuanxiong began their search of Sun Changbiao's mansion.
Liu Shi, sitting in a chair and sobbing, glanced at the searching officers with a fleeting look of panic, followed by despair.
Moments later, an officer shouted, "Found it!"
He returned holding a "Three-Headed Six-Armed Spirit Infant Statue."
"The Spirit Infant Sect!" Xu Beihu's eyes widened, his hair standing on end. He turned to Liu Shi and shouted, "You followed the Spirit Infant Sect, and your daughter was to be sacrificed to them, but you refused, wanting to protect your daughter's life. So, you blocked them, and this is why Sun Changbiao was killed."
"Tsk tsk, such a heart-wrenching display of paternal love..."
"Liu Shi, are you saying he died because of you?"
Sitting on the chair, Liu Shi, still sobbing, suddenly froze.
Amidst the crowd, Li Che couldn't help but smirk at Zhao Chuanxiong's analysis.
Sun Changbiao's death was indeed due to paternal love, but it was Li Che's fatherly love...
Without further observation, Li Che headed to the training ground to practice.
...
...
At the training ground, the atmosphere was fervent.
This year's new woodcarvers, having just acquired the Skin Polishing Cultivation Technique, were brimming with determination. They carried stone locks, tirelessly honing their skills.
Zhao Xuan, with her slender legs, was instructing the newcomers. Upon seeing Li Che arrive, she greeted him with a smile, "Master Li, you're here?"
Li Che responded with a gentle smile and a nod.
Wang Zhengping, sweating profusely nearby, also paused his training, "Master Li, have you heard? Master Sun died so tragically, his bones crushed by a vicious killer, and in the end, his head was severed. It's unbearable to think about."
Li Che's lips twitched, and his exaggerated expression spread... How could he be so cruel?
Nonetheless, Li Che joined the conversation with a sigh.
As the elders chatted, the newcomers dared not interrupt. After a moment, Li Che resumed his training.
His current display of cultivation was at the Skin Polishing Mastery level, already making many envious.
Every day, Li Che diligently practiced, for the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit required daily cultivation.
However, while training, Li Che's thoughts turned to the Tendon Opening Technique and Inner Strength Method.
Just as he pondered, Xu Beihu arrived at the training ground.
"Second Manager."
Everyone stopped and bowed respectfully.
Xu Beihu's expression softened, "I came to the Outer City to investigate Sun Changbiao's death. While I'm here, I can also guide you in your cultivation."
His gaze fell on Li Che, and he showed satisfaction, "In a year, you've achieved Skin Polishing Mastery. Your Body Tempering talent is impressive. Keep up the hard work, don't slack off. If you have any needs, feel free to voice them."
Hearing this, Li Che bowed and said, "Second Manager... Now that I've reached Skin Polishing Mastery, may I request the Tendon Opening Technique and Inner Strength Method?"
"I passed by Sun Master's death site and saw the pitiful state. I shudder to think about it. I heard he was a fatherly figure, and for his daughter's sake, he died tragically. I... I'm afraid."
Li Che's words carried sincerity and concern.
Xu Beihu fell silent, having heard of Li Che's situation before.
Li Che had sought refuge in Xu Ji due to his worries about the Spirit Infant Sect. And now, with this incident... Xu Ji's reputation would indeed take a hit.
But Xu Ji's rules couldn't be broken. Xu Beihu shook his head, his face showing regret, "Xu Ji's rules are set... You need to reach Skin Polishing Perfection before I can teach you the Tendon Opening Technique and Inner Strength Technique."
"First, you must lay a solid foundation, then you can continue forward. Otherwise, a tall building might collapse. I'm giving this to you in advance, fearing you might succumb to temptation and rush into training, only to harm your body. It's for your own good."
Li Che's expression showed regret.
Xu Beihu hesitated, then produced a pill from his hand, offering it to Li Che, "Like this... Inside are six 'Skin Polishing Pills'. Take one every five days, and with your talent, you should achieve Skin Polishing Perfection in about a month."
"After that, you can come find me for the Tendon Opening Technique and Inner Strength Technique."
Li Che's heart felt slightly regretful, but his face showed joy as he accepted the "Skin Polishing Pills". However, his mind was already made up to visit the market square, hoping to purchase the Inner Strength Technique.
Old Chen had said that they weren't Xu Ji's family, so they were qualified to cultivate the Meridian Opening Technique and Inner Strength Technique, which weren't considered too profound. The high-quality Inner Strength Techniques sold in the market square weren't much different.
Seeing Li Che take the pills, Xu Beihu's rugged face broke into a smile.
"Li Che, I have another task for you."
"Your woodcarvings are full of essence, and the Inner City Shi Family's young master seeks your skills. He wants you to carve a piece, offering five gold leaves as payment."
Hearing this, Li Che's heart trembled.
Five gold leaves, five hundred taels!
A big client indeed!
But this also indicated that the client's request was no simple matter, and the woodcarving task would be extremely challenging.
Li Che's expression turned solemn, and he bowed respectfully, "I don't know what the Shi Family's young master... wants to carve?"
Xu Beihu watched Li Che's serious demeanor and asked.
"The Nine-Headed Avalokitesvara's Wrathful Crying Ghost-Suppressing Statue."
(End of Chapter)
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