The Martial Lord of the Troubled World

Chapter 40 Improvement (Third Update)

"Very strong."

Cao Tian solemnly said, "If the old gang leader were still alive, he would probably only need one move to defeat me now."

"so smart?"

"The old gang leader was just one step away from breaking through the blood barrier, and he had been practicing Tongbei for almost twenty years."

"In the entire Luanhe Wharf, there are only a handful of people who can match him in hand-to-hand combat."

Cao Tian said, "When I first became a Red Pole, I sparred with the old gang leader once. He used only one hand to force me to my knees and I couldn't get up."

As Fu Juemin listened to Cao Tian's story, his eyes widened in surprise, but his brows slowly furrowed.

He knew Cao Tian's strength all too well; even at the Bone Forging Realm, Cao Tian was an absolute master.

The fact that he could press him down to his knees with one hand means that his arm strength must be at least several hundred kilograms.

Wu Xiaoyun's strength was still under the premise that he hadn't broken through the Blood Barrier. Li Tong had told him that once a Wu family member broke through the Blood Barrier, their single-arm strength could easily reach three to five hundred jin, and it seemed that he had deliberately exaggerated the figure.

Such a powerful figure was killed in a few rounds by the dock water demon. Just how terrifying was the dock water demon's strength?
Fu Juemin paused to think, then asked, "Anything planned for this afternoon?"

"Is the young master going out?"

"Ah."

Fu Juemin nodded lightly, "After being cooped up at home for more than half a month, it's time to go out and get some fresh air."

Cao Tian nodded, then walked silently to the weapon rack, picked out a pair of handy short swords, and carefully hid them under his clothes.
He was very conscientious and responsible.

Fu Juemin ignored him, left the training room, and instructed the servants to prepare a bath for him in his bedroom.

Ten minutes later, Fu Juemin lay alone in a bathtub filled with medicinal herbs, and brought up his character panel—

Fu Juemin

Attack - 10, Defense - 7, Health - 3, Mana - 0

【功法：混元桩（精通：生命+1）明拳（入门：攻击+1）八极锻骨功（精通：攻击+3，防御+3）五行通背拳（入门：攻击+2）】

[Talent: Flexibility]

After more than half a month of arduous training, his apparent improvement was only 1 point in the [Defense] attribute.

This 1 point of defense comes from the simultaneous practice of bone forging and iron armor techniques, and perhaps also from the effect of the "Medicine Master's Purification Diagram".

Although half a month was not enough time for Fu Juemin to master the Iron Armor Kung Fu, he could clearly feel that his skin and flesh had become firmer and his bones had become harder.

"The effects of skin smoothing are gradually deepening. It seems that the so-called mastery of skin smoothing, bone strengthening, and other levels is only a stage."

Fu Juemin gently tugged at the skin on his arm, which was noticeably tougher than before, and said thoughtfully, "The true upper limit varies from person to person, from time to time, and from achievement to achievement."

Despite the slight increase in panel attributes, Fu Juemin's actual combat strength improved significantly.

The Hunyuan stance training and simulated combat with various weapons and fist techniques have made his application of the various martial arts he has mastered increasingly smooth and effortless.

In terms of on-the-spot adaptability and tactical experience, he is completely different from what he was just over half a month ago.

"After more than half a month of accumulation, I have a few more attribute points available."

Fu Juemin glanced at the panel, looking at the faint blue "+" after the three basic attributes, and without much consideration, directly clicked on [Life].

The feeling is the same as when I added points to [Life] last time, but even more pronounced.

In an instant, Fu Juemin felt his body sink, then his heart skipped a beat, followed by a long breath.

In the bathtub, ripples spread across the light brown water, and Fu Juemin felt an unprecedented sense of peace and composure from his breathing.

His eyes seemed clearer, and his skin had a healthier, rosy glow.

After a moment's thought, Fu Juemin immediately performed the actions depicted in the "Pharmacist Cleansing Diagram" inside the bathtub.

Five pictures, five movements; Fu Juemin has already practiced the third one.

After practicing for a while, I was able to almost completely master the third movement in one go.

"As expected, the increase in my [Life] attribute means an improvement in all aspects of my physique, which will greatly benefit my cultivation of the 'Medicine Master's Glazed Body'."

After trying it out, Fu Juemin relaxed his stance and a slightly satisfied look appeared on his face. At this rate, he estimated that he would be able to master all five movements in about another month.

The medicinal herbs from the pharmacies and shops are almost all gathered and are on their way.

Now all he has to do is thoroughly study the Medicine Master's Classic, and he will be able to successfully master the "Medicine Master's Glass Body" technique. The skill points he has been saving up will finally have a real place to be used.

Everything was developing in the direction Fu Juemin had hoped for.

After soaking in the bath until the water was completely cold, Fu Juemin stepped out of the tub, dried himself off, and then changed into a well-fitting suit.

Just last week, Fu Guoping sent someone to deliver the gift he had been promising Fu Juemin.

Fu Juemin was still wondering what it was when he got his hands on it and realized it was a suit vest.

The vest was sewn with the belly skin of the Black Scale Snake Demon from Peach Blossom Village. The person who delivered it said that Fu Guoping had tested it and found that the vest with the snakeskin lining could withstand a pistol bullet fired from 15 meters away.

Good guy.

Isn't this a Republic of China-era version of a bulletproof vest?

It's quite touching that his second uncle went to such lengths to make this bulletproof vest out of snake demon skin. Fearing that he wouldn't wear it, he even had it specially sewn into the style of a suit vest. From the outside, you couldn't tell that there was an inner lining. Apart from being a little thicker, it was no different from an ordinary suit vest.

Having witnessed his second uncle's ingenious idea, Fu Juemin didn't stand on ceremony and directly sent someone back to tell Fu Guoping to ask him to make him another pair of gloves if he had any extra snakeskin.

He intended to use these gloves to catch weapons.

Fu Juemin dressed neatly and strolled out of the room. When he reached the second floor, he went to the balcony and looked out at the garden to the south of his house.

In the garden, two little girls dressed like dolls were swinging on a swing, while their stepmothers, Lin Wanrong and Xu Xinyi, sat chatting and laughing to one side.

"Young Master, shall we invite Miss Xu along?"

Butler Chen asked softly from the side.

Fu Juemin shook his head.

Since he told his father, Fu Guosheng, about Xu Leyi's secret business dealings with foreign businessman Lawrence, and subtly expressed his desire to dissolve the engagement with the Xu family, Xu Leyi has stopped coming. Xu Xinyi, on the other hand, comes almost every day.

Upon seeing him, she would call him "Brother Lingjun" repeatedly. She was also well-behaved and, knowing that he was engrossed in martial arts, she didn't bother him and went to stay with Lin Wanrong.

Sometimes, they might not even see Fu Juemin once in a whole day, but they still enjoyed it immensely.

Occasionally, when Fu Juemin was in a good mood, he would call her over when he practiced shooting, and she would be happy for a long time.

Even knowing that the girl might have ulterior motives, Fu Juemin couldn't bring himself to kick her out, so he simply let her go.

"Oh, by the way, is my dad home?"

Fu Juemin stared at the garden for a while, then suddenly asked a question.

Uncle Chen shook his head. "Master has gone out."

"Did Uncle Tong go along too?"

"Correct."

Fu Juemin listened to Chen Bo's answer thoughtfully.

During this period, he rarely saw Li Tong, who followed Fu Guosheng almost every step of the way.

Fu Juemin vaguely received information that Li Tong was protecting him so closely because Fu Guosheng had been attacked.

This isn't the first time something like this has happened.

Fu Juemin thought for a moment, then asked again, "Is there any news from Director Zhou?"

This time, Uncle Chen nodded. "They called the day before yesterday, saying they'd caught a few people who looked like them and were holding them at the police station, just waiting for you, young master, to come and identify them."

Fu Juemin's eyes flickered slightly.

"Then get the car ready for me, I'll go to the police station right now."

"Yes, Master."

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