"Sixth Master, why are we just letting it go!?"
Two of Pockmarked Liu's henchmen asked, puzzled, as they followed him.
"Let it go!? Bah!"
Pockmarked Liu spat directly on the ground, a fierce glint in his eyes.
"I knew it, Sixth Master was angry, how could he just let it go!"
"that kid is still a temporary Yamen Runner for the Zhenfu Division, no matter what. If a conflict breaks out in his yard and things get big, we might end up losing out! Rather than that, it's better to wait until night to settle the score!"
"Sixth Master is thinking..." One henchman cautiously leaned in, making a specific gesture with his hand.
Pockmarked Liu looked back at the Chen family's yard and sneered coldly.
Just wait until tonight, you'll see!
that kid from the Chen family, with his temporary Yamen Runner status from the Zhenfu Division, if a conflict broke out during the day and things got big, they might not come out on top. But at night...
If something happens at night, who knows who did it!? Even if they knew, where's the evidence?
......
"Nannan, next time something like this happens, you must protect yourself. If he wants money, just give it to him."
Chen Ping'an carefully helped Chen Er'ya up, speaking with a pained expression.
"That's money Brother worked hard to earn! It'll all be put to use in the future, we can't give it to him!" Chen Er'ya, who had been trying to act strong just moments ago, couldn't help but feel a little wronged now that the incident was over. "There was more than two qian of silver in the bag, and he took it all!"
"It's alright, it's alright, Nannan." Chen Ping'an hugged Chen Er'ya into his arms, comforting her with a pained heart.
"Brother~" The Xiao Yatou couldn't help but cry out.
No matter how strong she tried to be, no matter how much she acted like a little adult, the Xiao Yatou was still just a nine-year-old child. A scene like the one just now, it sounds simple, but having actually experienced it, even a more timid adult would take a while to recover, let alone Chen Er'ya.
"It's all minor stuff, it will all pass." Chen Ping'an gently patted the Xiao Yatou's back.
He held Chen Er'ya, looked at the overturned food, and at the mess all over the yard, a cold glint appearing in his eyes.
He comforted his sister, telling her that if there was a next time, she should just give him the money. But in his heart, there would be no next time.
He would not allow himself to let Chen Er'ya experience a scene like that again.
If cultivating the Martial Dao couldn't protect his family, then what was the meaning of his Martial Dao cultivation?
After comforting Chen Er'ya for quite a while, the Xiao Yatou's emotions slowly stabilized. She looked at the mess on the ground and the food spilled everywhere, and said with some heartache: "All this food is wasted."
"It's alright, Nannan." Chen Ping'an said with a smile. "Let it be wasted."
"But... most of the vegetables bought during the day have already been cooked. Now there's only a little bit of eggs left at home." Chen Er'ya was a little disappointed.
"We'll just make do with something simple tonight. We'll have a big meal tomorrow!" Chen Ping'an livened up the atmosphere. "Nannan, you go cook first. Brother will clean this up."
"Mhm." The Xiao Yatou nodded.
Tonight's dinner for the siblings was very simple: two bowls of rice and a large plate of scrambled eggs.
After eating, Chen Ping'an began practicing the Flying Locust Stone. The Xiao Yatou watched from the side, but she often seemed distracted, as if thinking about something.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
A series of rhythmic throwing sounds echoed, and the white dots on the courtyard wall had almost merged into a single white mass.
As time passed, experience symbols continuously appeared within his line of sight.
+1!
+1!
+1!
Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Qi Blood Second Stage Perfection
Martial Arts: Iron Cloth Perfection, Flying Locust Stone Minor Achievement (15/15)
......
"Enough experience points!"
Looking at the faintly visible plus sign behind it, Chen Ping'an concentrated his mind and clicked on it without hesitation.
Whoosh~
Bits of starlight once again surged into Chen Ping'an's glabella. At the same time, a large amount of cultivation experience, practical application, and insights into nimble adaptation regarding the Flying Locust Stone surged into Chen Ping'an's mind.
Flying Locust Stone Minor Achievement!
In addition to the improvement in skill and technique, the Qi and blood in Chen Ping'an's body also began to gradually boil. The Qi and blood circulated throughout his body, connecting with the various major tendons within his body.
At this moment, his body was undergoing a wondrous transformation.
After about ten breaths of time, the boiling Qi and blood in Chen Ping'an's body gradually calmed down.
"Qi Blood Third Stage Muscle Changing Realm, achieved!"
Feeling the power that connected his entire body, an infinite confidence arose in Chen Ping'an's heart. It was as if even if a mountain blocked his path, he could blast it open with a single punch.
His body tensed slightly, and there was a crackling sound, which was the simultaneous resonance of his major tendons, indicating that he had entered the Muscle Changing Realm.
Muscle Changing Realm, strength reaching a thousand jin!
"A gentleman's revenge, ten years is not too late! For me, waiting ten years is too long, revenge is better tonight!"
Chen Ping'an glanced at the troubled Chen Er'ya and made a decision in his heart.
......
Hu Pao Alley, a Tiger Head Gang outpost. In fact, rather than an outpost, it was more like Pockmarked Liu's home.
For a small leader of the Tiger Head Gang like him, his own home served as an outpost for the Gang.
Pockmarked Liu had something on his mind. After leaving Chen Ping'an's house, he collected monthly fees from several other families. Then he bought a lot of food and, along with his two henchmen, ate a hearty meal at his own home. After eating and drinking to their fill, the few of them chatted in the house.
"Sixth Master, that kid from the Chen family was too disrespectful. How do you plan to deal with him later!?"
A short-haired ruffian, his Face slightly red from drinking, said drunkenly.
"How to deal with him! He showed Sixth Master no Face, just kill him!" Another ruffian said.
"He's still someone from the Zhenfu Division, after all. Killing him would be too much trouble. Let's leave a little souvenir on his Face and teach him a lesson!" Pockmarked Liu held a large bowl and drank it down heartily: "Oh, and his sister, although she's a bit young, it doesn't stop us from having a good time."
"Sixth Master is mighty!" The two henchmen cheered in unison.
The three of them ate snacks, drank wine, burped, and bragged, all while waiting for midnight to arrive.
"A bunch of scum, death is too good for them!"
In the courtyard outside, listening to the conversation inside the house, a fierce look flashed across Chen Ping'an's Face.
He wore a hood and stood silently.
Having entered the Qi Blood Third Stage Muscle Changing Realm, not only had his strength greatly increased, but his control over his body had also greatly improved. He could silently infiltrate this place.
After observing for a period of time and confirming that there were only three people inside the house, Chen Ping'an no longer hesitated. He directly kicked out, breaking through the door.
"Who's there!?"
Although Pockmarked Liu was drinking, he had, after all, entered the Martial Dao. Hearing the sound, his whole body jolted, and he stood up.
At this moment, Chen Ping'an's fist had already slammed heavily into the ruffian closest to the door.
With a sound of bones breaking, the ruffian's chest caved in, and his internal organs were damaged along with it.
Blood splattered, instantly soaking his clothes.
"Wuwuwu~" Lying on the ground, his survival instinct made him struggle desperately, but it was to no avail.
At the same time, the other short-haired ruffian was also swept to the ground by a kick from Chen Ping'an.
The astonishing strength made it impossible for the opponent to resist. The incredibly tough force instantly broke his leg bone.
In almost a single breath, the two Tiger Head Gang ruffians lost their ability to resist.
Chen Ping'an, having entered the Qi Blood Third Stage Martial Dao Realm, had already opened up a huge gap between himself and ordinary people.