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Chapter 18: One Punch to Kill a Master of Jianghu
Chapter 18: One Punch to Kill a Master of Jianghu
Xu Yan mounted a tall horse and left the city, with two large packages hanging on the horse's back, containing precious elixirs and the rare Red-Eyed Tiger pelt needed for his cultivation.
"There goes the foolish young master of the Xu family again, seeking a reclusive master."
"Looks like he's bringing valuable gifts this time."
As Xu Yan rode by, whispers trailed in his wake. The rich fool of the county's foremost family was once again a topic of fascination for the town's folks.
But Xu Yan paid no heed to these comments; he held himself with an air of arrogance.
"Ignorant fools," he thought. "How could they possibly comprehend the vastness of the world beyond their meager wells?"
Not long after leaving the city, Xu Yan noticed that his family's guards were secretly tailing him. No doubt his parents, concerned for his safety, had instructed them to keep a discreet watch over him.
Xu Yan found their presence unnecessary, even laughable, given his own prowess. Should any danger arise, these guards, with their meager skills, would be of no help. In fact, they would likely be wiped out in an instant.
After traveling a dozen or so miles from the city, Xu Yan urged his horse forward, soon reaching a wooded area. With minimal effort, he shook off the pursuing guards.
Only when he was certain he was no longer being followed did Xu Yan turn back toward the small mountain village. He was mindful of his master's desire for solitude and took care to ensure that his reclusive abode remained unknown, preserving his peace.
The small town outside the village was now in sight, and Xu Yan decided to rest there before continuing his journey into the mountains.
Suddenly, a figure emerged from the rear, leaping into the air with agility and landing firmly in front of the horse, blocking his path.
Xu Yan's eyebrows furrowed as he assessed the stranger's nimble movements, recognizing him as a highly skilled master of Jianghu. And from the looks of it, his intentions were less than friendly.
"Hehe, I've finally found you, young master Xu. I won't waste words. Hand over the elixirs, and I'll spare your life!"
The man blocking Xu Yan's path was in his forties, with legs and arms that seemed disproportionately long and thick compared to his slender torso, giving him an odd appearance. He stood tall and thin, a malicious glint in his eyes.
Xu Yan, perched atop his horse, looked down at the man with contempt. "And you think you can take them from me?"
"You ask for death!"
The thin, tall man's eyes flashed coldly as he leaped into the air, his palm striking toward Xu Yan's face.
Xu Yan, seated on his horse, didn't even bat an eyelash. He sensed the force behind the man's palm strike, but it did not concern him in the least.
The warriors of Qi may have been able to split stones, an impressive feat to the average person, but to Xu Yan, who had experienced the true way of martial arts, these were mere mundane skills. Their potential was limited, and their destructive power negligible.
Although he had not yet entered the realm of martial arts, Xu Yan had undergone five skeletal transformations, and he was not far from tempering his bones into true golden bones. His qi and blood were robust, far surpassing that of an ordinary master.
Even if he stood still and allowed the attacker to strike him with blades and axes, Xu Yan was confident he would emerge unscathed.
Facing the tall, thin man's palm strike, Xu Yan let out a cold rebuke: "Get lost!"
He lifted his hand and threw a punch, colliding with the man's palm.
The malicious-eyed man revealed his ruthless intent, believing his fierce palm strike would be enough to break Xu Yan's arm, and a follow-up strike would end his life. Then, he could claim the precious elixirs for himself and sell them for a hefty sum.
Boom!
But as their strikes met, the thin man's face contorted in shock. His palm, which he had thought to be powerful, crumbled like paper under Xu Yan's mighty blow, and the force shattered his arm.
Xu Yan's punch didn't stop there; it continued unabated, slamming into the man's chest.
Boom!
The thin man was sent flying, his chest caving in, bones pulverized, organs reduced to a mess. He died instantly.
Xu Yan's eyes gleamed with excitement as he had just killed a highly skilled master of Jianghu with a single punch.
And Xu Yan hadn't even used much strength.
"This is the true way of martial arts!"
Xu Yan's eyes burned with fervor. Despite not having formed his Golden Bones yet and only scratching the surface of martial arts, he had easily defeated a highly skilled master. The difference in their strength was like that between paper and rock.
"If I truly enter the realm of martial arts, I will be unmatched in Qi. I will be able to take on an entire army of ten thousand alone!"
"Even the high and mighty Emperor would be nothing before me!"
At that moment, Xu Yan's blood boiled with excitement, and his eyes shone with fanaticism. His determination to cultivate grew even stronger.
"I must enter the realm within a year and formally become my master's disciple, cultivating the supreme martial arts!"
After killing the master with a single punch, Xu Yan continued on his journey.
"I must not leave any traces. I can't ride this horse anymore; it will be too easy to track."
Xu Yan dismounted, deep in thought.
Glancing at the forest in the distance, he had an idea.
Without hesitation, he bent down and hoisted the horse onto his shoulders.
Horse: ???
Carrying the horse, Xu Yan strode into the forest. He took a detour to erase his tracks before heading toward the small mountain village, ensuring he wouldn't be tracked.
Only after passing through the Evil Forest did he put the horse down, remount, and continue his journey to the village.
...
Xu Yan had finally returned, bringing with him a large bundle of medicinal herbs.
What pleased Li Xuan even more was the massive tiger pelt.
Judging from its colorful pattern, Li Xuan was almost certain that it belonged to the Evil Tiger from the Evil Forest. The threat of the Evil Forest had finally been eliminated, and he had avenged the villagers who had perished there.
"Master, I killed the Red-Eyed Tiger in the Evil Forest without causing a ruckus."
Xu Yan reported respectfully.
"Good! Good! Well done!"
Li Xuan was delighted and praised Xu Yan for his accomplishment.
"Master is finally satisfied with my performance," Xu Yan thought. "I've undergone five skeletal transformations, and I'm not far from tempering my bones into Golden Bones. Master must be pleased with my progress."
Xu Yan was thrilled to receive the praise, and his heart blossomed with joy.
"It's all thanks to Master's excellent teachings!"
Li Xuan held the tiger pelt, admiring it more and more. This pelt was invaluable and would make a fine family heirloom.
This foolish disciple of his was quite reliable when it came to getting things done.
Li Xuan thought to himself, "You're doing well. Continue cultivating and gaining insights, and you will surely achieve success."
"Yes, Master! I won't disappoint you!"
Xu Yan was overwhelmed with emotion.
Seeing his disciple's excitement, Li Xuan sighed inwardly. This foolish disciple was so easy to deceive; a little encouragement went a long way.
"Very good. I believe in you," Li Xuan nodded. Then, he added, "The weeds in the vegetable garden have grown again. Go and pull them out."
Now that his foolish disciple was back, it was time to tend to the weeds that had accumulated in the vegetable garden.
With someone to serve him, he could once again enjoy his leisurely life.
"Ah?"
Xu Yan was taken aback. Why did he have to pull weeds as soon as he returned?
Li Xuan's face turned solemn as he explained, "I sense that your mind is restless and agitated. Pulling out the weeds will help calm your mind and benefit your cultivation and insights."
"Yes, Master. I understand," Xu Yan replied, his expression clearing as he realized the reason behind the task. "Master often teaches me to calm my heart and be humble. After killing a highly skilled master with a single punch, I became agitated and proud.
"This is not right!
"Master's insight is like a torch in the darkness, immediately seeing through my restless state. By weeding, I can calm my mind and settle my cultivation!"
Xu Yan, who had just returned, was immediately sent off to pull weeds. Li Xuan sighed, thinking that his foolish disciple was too easy to fool.
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