Chapter 68: A Powerful Punch

Chapter 68: A Powerful Punch

Ji Jingqiu provided a reasonable explanation, "During a previous mission, we seized a batch of express deliveries, which was an unexpected windfall. It's likely the secret shipment channel of some organization."

Yang Yao understood, understanding such matters, knew this was not uncommon.

He could only mourn silently for three seconds for the unknown organization. Obtaining this shipment would cost a fortune.

"These two are for enhancing internal organs. You can use them within the next two days."

"These two are beneficial for spiritual cultivation, helping martial artists calm their minds and accelerate meditation..."

"Hmm, I suggest you sell them to Xing Shan and Luo Xi at a discounted price."

"The rest are mostly for medical use, and the most precious one is the Vitality X produced by Kangping Pharmaceuticals."

Yang Yao helped sort through the items.

Unfortunately, most of the items were medical agents, and his junior brother had limited use for them.

Ji Jingqiu nodded and said, "If Xing Shan and Luo Xi need these two, sell them at a discount. As for the others, Brother, help me sell them as you see fit."

"And since this agent replenishes life potential, Brother, please deliver it to Master for me."

Hearing Ji Jingqiu's words, Yang Yao was taken aback. He looked at him deeply and said, "Jingqiu, this agent isn't cheap."

Ji Jingqiu replied seriously, "Brother, if you're going to haggle over this, it's pointless."

Yang Yao nodded silently.

After his senior brother left, Ji Jingqiu injected himself with an organ-enhancing agent. As the drug took effect, his body felt like it was soaking in a hot spring, with blood and energy filling his internal organs.

He stood in place, meditating for a moment, to better harness the drug's power.

As the enhancement gradually wore off, he practiced the divine form technique taught by Master Luo.

Strictly speaking, this was not a combat skill but a universal method of exerting force, emphasizing the unity of body and mind.

At that moment, a slightly stooped figure slowly strolled over.

Master Luo, hands behind his back, seemed to be passing by. Seeing Ji Jingqiu still in the training ground, he casually asked, "Jingqiu, how's your progress in the divine form technique?"

Ji Jingqiu replied honestly, "Hello, Uncle Luo. I've gained some understanding."

Master Luo nodded.

He suddenly looked around, confirming they were alone, then lowered his voice to Ji Jingqiu, "Young man, do you want me to teach you a two-handed blade technique?"

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...

A few days later.

Musan Martial Academy.

A tall and robust man put down his terminal, his eyes flashing with determination. "Latest intel: the municipal hall is aware of our planned operation."

Pei Hanyang frowned, "Is Elder Jing sure? Who do you think leaked the information?"

These days, he represented his master, and the god-roaming warrior, Jing Han, was the commander of this operation.

Jing Han paused for a moment, "It's hard to say. It could've been leaked from within. Many in the group remember the support given by Director Lou. There's opposition to this assassination within the group..."

Hearing this, Pei Hanyang silently shook his head, considering the internal power struggles within these large corporations.

As a martial artist entering such a place, could he really strive for improvement?

"What do we do now?" Pei Hanyang asked.

Jing Han pondered, "You mentioned someone who saved Miss Lou before. What was his name?"

"Ji Jingqiu."

Pei Hanyang reminded him, "He's a disciple of the old master of Yangyan Martial Arts Academy. The latter is a martial artist of the Shackles Realm, currently injured. If we act, we should be swift and decisive. Prolonging it may lead to unforeseen changes."

Jing Han's eyes showed hesitation, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Yangyan's identity is clear to us. He's from the Dragon Tiger Dojo, with a vast network. We shouldn't offend him easily."

Pei Hanyang understood that it was "we" who shouldn't offend him, not the group.

But he never imagined that the old master of Yangyan had such an identity!

The Dragon Tiger Dojo! Even among the Federation's top dojos, it was renowned!

As far as he knew, Ji Jingqiu was also a local from Dong Sanhuang Planet, like himself.

With such a connection, wouldn't Ji Jingqiu have the opportunity to join the Dragon Tiger Dojo without lifting a finger, while he, Pei Hanyang, was willing to oppose his hometown's officials just to join a newly established dojo...

Pei Hanyang fell silent.

His fingers curled, and his palm slightly indented from clenching his fist.

What a lucky guy.

Jing Han sent a message, and soon, a short-haired woman approached.

Facing her, Jing Han's expression softened, "Cheng Xin, you're at the fourth limit of the Celestial Human. With this mission's completion, Manager Ao can help you apply for a martial arts seed contract. With this contract, you might have a chance to break through the fifth limit! Then, Manager Ao can invite divine will for you, and you'll have a great chance to break into the Shackles Realm, becoming a high-level executive in the company. Seize this great opportunity!"

Cheng Xin, the short-haired woman, remained calm, "I understand."

Jing Han nodded in satisfaction and turned to Pei Hanyang, "I won't be participating in this. You and Cheng Xin will go together. If Ji Jingqiu cooperates, then we'll work together. If not... Cheng Xin will handle it."

Pei Hanyang's expression remained unchanged, but his heart was filled with disdain.

Do all martial artists from large corporations value their bodies so much?

As Ji Jingqiu's name was mentioned, the short-haired woman nearby lifted her head, her eyes glimmering.

Pei Hanyang pondered for a moment and then offered a suggestion, "Ji Jingqiu seems to be very arrogant. My senior brother has been trying to befriend him, but he hasn't responded at all."

"I suggest we go and intercept him on his way home. I'll take the lead in negotiating."

Jing Han didn't object, simply nodding and allowing them to make their own decisions.

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...

As dusk fell, Ji Jingqiu was walking home, gazing up at the sparse stars in the night sky.

Lately, he had been feeling that since he began his Tranquil Mind practice, a certain change had also begun in his Inner World.

This was normal, as increased mental cultivation would naturally influence one's Inner World and Visualization Chart.

However, on the night he dealt with Li Buyi and initially understood the concept of the impermanence of the secular world, he had felt a mysterious resonance emanating from the distant stars. This resonance was now gradually intensifying.

It wasn't like the call of the mental ocean, but it was more fervent and urgent, as if separated by countless light-years.

Just at that moment, Ji Jingqiu entered an alley.

Suddenly, several figures appeared, blocking his path.

Ji Jingqiu stopped and immediately recognized Lin Donghe. His gaze then fell on the short-haired woman among the three.

This woman gave him the strongest sense of threat.

The next most threatening was another young man with long hair, resembling Dao Ye, but much more handsome than Dao Ge.

The last one was Lin Donghe.

Pei Hanyang stepped forward, his voice low and serious, "Brother Ji, forgive the interruption, but we need your help with something."

Ji Jingqiu furrowed his brows.

This person spoke politely, but his gaze was filled with hostility and provocation, making it clear that he and Lin Donghe were in cahoots.

Lin Donghe chimed in from behind, smirking, "Commissioner Ji, since you didn't respond on your terminal, we had no choice but to come and find you ourselves."

With his younger brother, Han Yang, present, this time he could finally get his revenge for the last incident!

Ji Jingqiu glanced at them, knowing that they hadn't come to recruit him...

According to the information he had, they could only be here because of Lou Qinglan.

Could they believe that he could contact Lou Qinglan and wanted to use him to lure Lou Qinglan out?

Why? Because he had saved Lou Qinglan?

"I'm not interested. Please move aside," Ji Jingqiu advised.

Pei Hanyang was not surprised by Ji Jingqiu's words and behavior, or perhaps this was exactly what he wanted.

He wanted to spar with this lucky peer of his.

Pei Hanyang took a step forward, confronting Ji Jingqiu with a smile, "Beat me, and you can leave, Brother Ji."

Pei Hanyang's stature was half a head taller than Ji Jingqiu, towering over him.

He was well-versed in the art of martial confrontation, and at this moment, he stood tall, looking down at Ji Jingqiu with an intimidating gaze.

His muscles emitted a terrifying sound, attempting to oppress Ji Jingqiu's mind even before the fight began.

Ji Jingqiu raised his head, and the two locked eyes.

In that moment, Pei Hanyang felt as if his heart was being squeezed by a hand. If he continued to resist, his heart would be crushed, which made him hesitate.

Although Pei Hanyang was looking down at Ji Jingqiu, he felt as if their positions had suddenly reversed.

This situation only occurs when there is a significant disparity in mental cultivation!

"Are you ready?"

"Hmm...?"

Pei Hanyang hesitated in response, having been momentarily shaken by the mental confrontation.

Immediately after, the figure reflected in his pupils suddenly enlarged.

A heart-palpitating power erupted.

Ji Jingqiu's body lowered slightly, his muscles tensed, emitting a faint sound as if a trapped dragon was trying to break free. The power contained within his muscles, along with his indomitable courage, surged towards his fists! Accumulating a thousand feet of power, he moved his fingers!

Pei Hanyang realized what was happening, but it was already too late. He could only use his vital energy to protect his arms, desperately blocking the attack.

But in his haste, he was no match for Ji Jingqiu's unity of body and mind, who was poised and ready.

Everything around them seemed to freeze at that moment.

A deep and eerie sound of bones cracking echoed, like a tree branch breaking in a strong wind.

In the following series of crisp, bone-chilling cracks, Pei Hanyang was sent flying backward, past the shocked gaze of Lin Donghe.

The latter instinctively reached out to catch him, but the immense force carried by Pei Hanyang swept them both away, making his younger brother, Han Yang, a cushion.

Seeing this, Cheng Xin's expression remained unchanged, and she muttered, "Useless."

The opponent's muscles were also resonating, having broken through the third limit. It wasn't an advanced technique, yet he couldn't even block a single move. If that's not useless, what is?

(End of Chapter)

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