Is this NPC even playable if it's not nerfed?

Chapter 47 Internal Strife, The Old Man Who Didn't Use the Front Door
"It seems that Chief Lu has refused."

The constable in charge of relaying the message shook his head; he had already anticipated Lu Tianxing's answer.

After all, the Six Doors had already made a record of Lu Tianxing's personality.

It would be truly unexpected if Lu Tianxing could swallow this insult.

"That's right, I refuse."

"I, Lu, have never relied on the imperial court to make my way in the world, but on myself."

A powerful surge of true energy erupted from Lu Tianxing's body.

Behind him, the image of a wrathful Vajra could be faintly seen.

The Vajra Prajna Divine Skill is a secret skill of the Tantric sect. Once mastered, it can condense a martial arts Dharma image, which is formed according to the practitioner's temperament and enlightenment.

One can discern a person's nature from the condensed form of their Dharma.

As a native of the Central Plains, Lu Tianxing's ability to cultivate this secret esoteric skill dates back to a defection incident within the esoteric sect more than a hundred years ago.

More than a hundred years ago, a tantric monk who kept his hair was dissatisfied with the sect's dual cultivation system, stole the Vajra Prajna Divine Skill, and fled to the Central Plains.

He founded the Faxiang School.

Forty years ago, a monk with hair still on his head passed away. Fifty Tantric disciples, following their master's orders, went down the mountain and, taking advantage of the chaos, wiped out the entire Faxiang sect and took away their divine skills.

Lu Tianxing escaped disaster by hiding in a farmer's cattle pen.

Later, he gained the favor of a nobleman in the capital and joined the Grand Canal Gang. With the help of this nobleman, he eventually became the leader of the Grand Canal Gang.

……

"okay, I get it."

"I will inform the God of Arrest of Chief Lu's decision in detail."

The constable nodded, then turned and left.

Meanwhile, the high-ranking members of the canal gang in the mourning hall had extremely grim expressions.

They don't have a high opinion of their own leader.

Because Lu Yuan is no ordinary person.

Five years ago, the Blood-Handed Butcher became famous throughout the world. He was no ordinary person.

Five years ago, he single-handedly destroyed Qingcheng Mountain, and five years later, he will only be stronger.

They estimated that Lu Yuan's strength was at least second-grade, or even higher.

"Gang leader."

"Shut up."

"I……"

"You don't need to say anything."

"I know what you want to say, but I, the gang leader, want to tell you one thing: the hatred of killing one's son is irreconcilable."

"Also, I am the leader."

Lu Tianxing roared.

Its aura swept through the mourning hall, making the faces of the high-ranking members of the Canal Gang even more grim.

Their gang leader is truly unreasonable.

"Chief, Lu Yuan's strength is definitely not just second-rank. According to information from the Six Doors' spies, he is very likely a first-rank martial artist."

"Such beings are no match for our Canal Gang."

An elderly high-ranking member, steeling himself, stepped forward and tried to persuade his leader to calm down.

However, he was met with only one punch.

"boom……"

The golden-lighted Dharma image threw a punch, sending the high-ranking official flying dozens of meters away, vomiting blood and fainting on the spot.

Upon seeing this, the light in the eyes of the high-ranking official standing nearby vanished.

At this moment, Lu Tianxing's behavior is chilling.

They no longer had any intention of persuading Lu Tianxing.

"First-class? Are you guys still asleep?"

"Don't forget, he's only twenty years old."

"Do you believe there can be a 20-year-old first-rank martial artist in this world?"

"You might as well believe that I am a reincarnation of a deity."

"You actually believe the spies' nonsense? You've wasted decades of your lives."

Lu Tianxing roared.

The difference between a first-rank official and a second-rank official is greater than the difference between a person and a dog.

Once one reaches the first rank, one undergoes a complete transformation.

Numbers will not be an advantage.

A first-rank martial artist can easily take the head of an enemy general amidst a vast army.

A first-class official is not inferior to a first-class official and cannot be defeated.

This is a consensus in the martial arts world.

The highest level of craftsmanship also reflects the heritage of each country.

……

This is the golden age of martial arts.

Why was the Da Yong Dynasty able to suppress martial arts throughout the land for hundreds of years without causing chaos?
Because the number of first-rank military officers in the Dayong Dynasty was the largest.

The Eastern and Western Depots, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Six Doors, and the Divine Marquis's Mansion—the top-ranking martial artists from just these departments alone are enough to suppress the martial arts world.

……

Most importantly, Lu Tianxing did not believe that Lu Yuan could reach the first rank.

Because Lu Yuan lacked true qi.

He's at most born with superhuman strength. Can someone with superhuman strength really rival a first-rank martial artist?
You're just bragging.

Even the protagonists in storybooks wouldn't dare to be this exaggerated.

……

"Boss, your vision is too narrow."

“Lu Yuan, he is no ordinary person.”

"Offending Lu Yuan for the sake of your foolish son will only drag our Cao Gang into an endless abyss."

"I oppose making enemies with Lu Yuan."

“If Chief Lu insists on avenging his son, then you shall go yourself.”

"The Grand Canal Gang has never belonged to you alone."

Outside the mourning hall.

A graceful, effeminate figure slowly approached.

The bright candlelight illuminated his pale face, making him appear somewhat sinister.

Fei Yan, the deputy leader of the Cao Gang.

He was also the strongest contender for the position of leader of the Canal Gang.

He is extremely strong. Although he is only at the mid-stage of the second rank, he can fight Lu Tianxing, who is at the peak of the second rank, to a standstill.

The gang has a large number of followers.

"Feiyan, what do you mean?"

Lu Tianxing roared.

“I don’t mean anything by it. I just want to tell the gang leader that this gang does not belong to you alone.”

"Don't joke about the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of brothers in the Canal Gang."

Feiyan's tone became more forceful, and the atmosphere between the two suddenly became tense.

"Do you want to fight me?"

Lu Tianxing made a threat.

"For the livelihood of hundreds of thousands of brothers, I don't mind fighting the gang leader."

"Feiyan, I am the leader."

“Lu Tianxing, I am also a gang leader, and I have the right to stop you.”

"You are the deputy leader. As long as I live, you will always be the deputy leader."

“Alright, then Feiyan would like to ask Chief Lu to die for the sake of the hundreds of thousands of brothers of the Cao Gang.”

A series of figures appeared behind Fei Yan.

Judging from their matching uniforms, they came from the same place.

Six doors.

"Respectfully sending off the leader of the Canal Gang on his journey."

……

Inn.

Lu Yuan was eating the barbecue with gusto, completely oblivious to everything that had happened that day.

If the Canal Gang wants revenge, they can come and get it.

"Da da, da da".

A knocking sound came from outside the window.

Lu Yuan stopped what he was doing and looked curiously at the window.

"Hey, is young friend Lu here? Is he here?"

An elderly voice came from behind.

Lu Yuan stepped forward and opened the window.

A wisp of white smoke drifted in through the window.

It landed in front of Lu Yuan, coalesced into a human shape, and transformed into an old man.

He has white hair and a white beard, and looks very old.

"Hey, old man, who are you?"

Are you coming in to steal something?

Lu Yuan returned to the table, picked up a piece of meat, and stuffed it into his mouth.

"Young friend, do I look like a thief?"

Old Man Zuo Ming pointed to himself and asked Lu Yuan a question in return.

Does this extremely old and venerable man look like a thief?
Besides, if he were a thief, would he need to knock on the window and ask if he could come in?

"If there's a front door, we'll go through the window."

Do you consider yourself a normal person?

Lu Yuan pointed to the gate next to him.

You knock on the window instead of the door.

Instead of using the front door, you use the window.

Are you normal?

"Don't you think that entering through the main gate is a rather ordinary way of showing up?"

"Ordinary, but not outlandish."

"Young friend, your verbal skills are exactly the same as your father's when he was young."

"You know my father?"

……

(End of this chapter)