Quickly conquer the martial arts world, and let your fists dominate the heavens!

Chapter 71 Gold Criticism and Colorful Hangings, Bees, Hemp, Swallows and Sparrows
The three officers looked at Ye Ningzhen and Chen Zhan from both sides. The taller, middle-aged man, who was closer to Ye Ningzhen, stepped forward to speak:

"Both of you."

Ye Ningzhen glanced at him, said nothing, and walked past him.

Chen Zhan remained standing in the pool of blood. He looked fierce and was now covered in blood, so no one dared to approach him.

Ye Ningzhen walked to Chen Zhan's side, picked up two guns, and the two mounted their horses and rode away under the cover of night.

A group of bewildered people were left behind.

Ye Ningzhen was masked, and Chen Zhan had his bones altered. Everyone in the same carriage as the two was killed by a single bomb, and no one knew their identities.

A good horse galloping at full speed is faster than a train at this time, but of course it cannot travel day and night.

Ye Ningzhen carried a map with her, and the two rode their horses northeastward for about a hundred miles, which would take about two hours to reach Fengtian territory.

Once they reached a secluded spot, the two dismounted, and Ye Ningzhen used alcohol to disinfect Chen Zhan's hands.

In the chaos of the battle, bullets did not hit him, but as he jumped out of the carriage, the aftershocks of artillery shells struck him, tearing his fur coat and splitting his skin in several places.

The aftershocks of the howitzer were fierce, but fortunately, Ye Ningzhen was protected by Chen Zhan.

Chen Zhan took off his fur coat, the back of which was scratched like a broom, but he still had to wear it.

Ye Ningzhen looked at Chen Zhan's back; the several cuts had closed, and the blood had congealed into scabs, so it didn't seem to require disinfection.

He frowned and said, "Your wound looks like it's almost scabbed over."

Chen Zhan, recalling his [self-healing talent], explained, "Hmm, I have thick skin and tough flesh, so it seems like I recover very quickly, huh?"

[Self-Healing Talent] will be increased tenfold when fighting enemies. It may seem like only a little over an hour has passed, but in reality, it has been one or two days.

Ye Ningzhen smiled and didn't press the matter further; the two continued their journey on horseback.

As dawn broke, we entered Fengtian City.

"Have you ever been to Fengtian?" Chen Zhan asked.

“No, but our martial arts sect has businesses in Fengtian, so we can go there directly,” Ye Ningzhen said, shaking her head.

"No rush, let's go into the city and take a look."

Before Chen Zhan even entered the city, he could feel the atmosphere of Fengtian City. Ye Ningzhen had already given a general overview of the power in Fengtian.

Chen Zhan's first impression was chaos!

It's even more chaotic than Tianjin.

Of course, it's Tianjin before he dominated the scene.

In the past, Tianjin was divided into upper and lower classes. The upper class enjoyed a life of luxury and debauchery in the foreign concessions, while the lower class made a living in various lawless areas, fighting, snatching bags, and soliciting customers.

Fengtian City is different; it is more rugged, more primitive, and also a place of conflict.

A year after the Huanggutun Incident, the leader of the Fengtian clique in Northeast China sent a telegram to the whole country, announcing that he would abide by the Three Principles of the People, change the flag in Northeast China, and obey the command of the Nanjing government, which also marked the formal end of the Beiyang government.

This momentous event, which nearly changed the course of Chinese history, has had a profound impact on the general public and the political arena, even though only a year has passed.

Currently, various forces in Fengtian are secretly vying for power.
On the one hand, the Northeast Army was at its core, but internally it was divided and ambiguous with the outside world. On the surface, it obeyed the Nationalist government, but in reality it maintained a high degree of autonomy.

With the Northeast Flag Change, the Nationalist government established an agency in Fengtian City. The staff was limited, but those who went undercover were not ordinary people.

Another major force was the Japanese, who were pressing closer and closer to aggression.

Japan has a consulate general in Fengtian (Shenyang), which is its core base for infiltration into China, and includes a police station and intelligence agency.

Under the guise of "protecting overseas Chinese," they interfered in local affairs, assassinated key figures from various sectors, and collected military and political intelligence.

What happened last night is inextricably linked to Japanese intelligence agencies.

Bandits! Where did you get a howitzer?

The area under the jurisdiction of the Japanese consulate enjoys extraterritoriality, becoming a lawless zone for the activities of Japanese ronin and spies, secretly supporting pro-Japanese forces and instigating local conflicts.

Back then, Ding Lianshan entered the territory of the Japanese consulate and killed the Japanese ronin, Bo Wugui, in the street. As a result, he was wanted by the Japanese, and even the Northeast Army had to order his arrest.

Even though Gong Baotian was the chief instructor of the Northeast Army and the Marshal's personal bodyguard, he couldn't protect his senior brother.

In the face of the bigger picture, is the life of a martial artist still just a life?

They are all pawns that can be sacrificed.

Therefore, Chen Zhan needs to grasp the power to break through everything. No power, status, relationship, or friend is as real as absolute power.

Sweeping across the eight wastelands and four seas, his fists subdue the ten kingdoms and all realms!
Everything else may be just a dream, but only fists don't lie!
Besides the three major official powers, Fengtian City, as a major commercial center in Northeast China, attracted a large number of local gentry, merchants, and foreign capitalists.

They were under the jurisdiction of the Northeast Army regime and also had to deal with Japanese economic oppression. Some of them formed chambers of commerce and trade associations in an attempt to protect their own interests in the cracks, while a few secretly supported anti-Japanese activities.

Some of them even had secret dealings with the Japanese!
In addition, people from all walks of life, unorthodox sects, and various factions, including the Green Gang, the Hong Gang, the Red Spear Society, and the Confucian sect, all have a place in the scene.

Furthermore, they have extensive dealings and close ties with the three major powers.

Chen Zhan and his companion had only walked a few steps into the city when they arrived at the bustling market, similar to the South Market of Tianjin. They brushed past farmers carrying loads on their shoulders, amidst the sounds of abacuses and shouts.

They had only taken a few steps when a fan appeared beside them, blocking their path. It was made of old redwood, closed, and the fan surface was not visible.

"Please wait a moment, gentlemen. This friend has a peculiar face, indicating that he is destined to have a benefactor, but he will soon face a hurdle. This hurdle is neither too big nor too small; it all depends on whether you can seize the opportunity..."

At one end of the fan, Mr. "Golden Point" had a long white beard and a worried expression, his face full of wrinkles, as if he was concerned about Chen Zhan.

"Master Jin Dian" also refers to a person whose profession is fortune telling, face reading, character analysis, and feng shui consultation.

It is the first and last in the list of gold-plated and colorful ornaments, and is considered a relatively respectable profession among the lowest nine classes.

Also known as a fortune teller.

This industry has strict requirements: regardless of your actual skills, you have to be old!
Who would believe you if you never get old?

Upon hearing the fortune teller's words, Chen Zhan activated his five senses, sensing the movements within a hundred meters around him, and immediately became interested.

"Oh? The old man has real skills?" Chen Zhan said with a smile.

"Hey, I've been doing this in Fengtian City for twenty years. If I didn't have real skills, I would have been crushed long ago."

"Come, please sit down!" The old man pointed to two bamboo stools, and when he saw Chen Zhan and the other man sit down, he stroked his white beard and smiled.

"Although your forehead has a rosy glow, your brow bone is prominent and there is a trace of turbidity between your eyebrows. This is a sign of 'misfortune hidden within good fortune'."

"If you trust me, I will tell you where this misfortune comes from and how to resolve it," the old man said without further ado.

Chen Zhan smiled and said, "Then tell me about it?"

Seeing that Chen Zhan was on the right track, the old man said mysteriously, "This ominous photo of you is very unlucky! You're coming from that direction, aren't you?"

He pointed southwest, which is the direction where Tianjin is located.

Ye Ningzhen raised an eyebrow, not expecting the old man to actually know something, and said, "Be more specific."

The old man shook his head with his folding fan, pointing at the copper coins and tortoise shell on the ground: "If you go any further, I will be punished by heaven!"

The meaning is clear: they want money.

"You'll be punished by heaven for just revealing a place name? Your cultivation isn't high enough," Chen Zhan said.

"Hey, young man, how can you speak like that? Your ominous sign comes from the southwest. How can it be resolved so simply?" The old man frowned, stuck his fan around his neck, and narrowed his eyes.

Chen Zhan naturally knew this and said with a smile, "How about this, I am also proficient in Liu Ren divination, I will do a fortune telling for you, no money required, and I will not be punished by heaven."

The old man's expression changed completely, and he said coldly, "Then you calculate it!"

Chen Zhan pretended to do some calculations with his fingers and said:
"Heaven has unleashed its murderous intent, and the world has been turned upside down. The Fengtian Thieves' Guild is facing a bloody disaster."

"Am i right?"

Chen Zhan suddenly turned his head and looked at Ye Ningzhen holding a dagger. Beside her purse at her waist, a blade gleamed coldly between her thin, withered fingers, but it had been pierced through by the dagger, dripping blood, yet she dared not scream.

(End of this chapter)