Fox Demon: Heaven rewards diligence; I will eventually achieve divine mastery of martial arts.

"But now, I've built upon that foundation and gone even further, taking a completely different step."

'If the Mighty Bull Technique alone has such amazing effects, what if it were an even stronger martial art?'

In the side room, Lin Yu kept experimenting with his improved state, his thoughts running wild like a runaway horse.

After this breakthrough, a completely new world seemed to slowly unfold before him.

Bend your arm and throw a punch.

A slight whistling sound rang out continuously as Lin Yu's fists were thrown out.

After experiencing it for a while, Lin Yu finally stopped, stepped into the wooden tub, and comfortably soaked in the hot water.

'Being an ordinary person shouldn't be a problem anymore, but I wonder where the gap lies between me and the demon race.'

Soaking in the wooden tub, Lin Yu gazed at the dilapidated roof and pondered to himself.

However, considering that demons possess demonic power and cultivators possess magic, with their extraordinary levels of power, it would be difficult for him to even attempt to touch them with his mortal body.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 13 Sudden Rise, Murder

While Lin Yu was lost in thought, he didn't notice that a pair of beautiful eyes were spying on him through a dilapidated, drafty crack in the house.

After taking a shower, Lin Yu changed his clothes and came out looking refreshed.

"Let's go to town."

We were a little late setting off today because of a slight delay.

Upon arriving in town, there were already quite a few customers waiting as soon as the stall was set up.

"Boss, you're late today."

"Something came up and I was held up for a bit."

Lin Yu chatted with the guests with a smile and quickly started a fire.

Before long, the aroma of braised pork once again filled the air.

Customers arrived one after another, and before long, there were quite a few customers around the stall, some sitting and some standing, enjoying the delicious food.

Lin Yu, meanwhile, took a break from his busy schedule and practiced his horse stance in the alley, honing his skills while mentally calculating his moves.

'It's about time I could find some time to rent a small house in town.'

"Renting would only cost one or two taels of silver a month, which isn't too expensive. It's not only safe, but it also saves you the time wasted commuting every day."

'Now that we've moved to this small town, we can finally set up the martial arts school. I just don't know how much it will cost; I'll have to find out more.'

[You have diligently practiced the Mighty Bull Kung Fu and gained some insights; proficiency +3!]

Through these days of hard work, Lin Yu now has about two taels of silver left after deducting his daily expenses.

After renting the house, I have enough money on hand to cover my daily expenses.

Once we actually move to the town, we can set up our stall for longer and earn more money.

Thinking that he had already achieved his initial goal in just a few days, Lin Yu couldn't help but feel happy.

It is said that things should be done step by step, and food should be eaten bite by bite.

At least, he's made a good start.

Life will only get better from here on out, which is something to look forward to.

But this wonderful anticipation didn't last long before a loud "bang" woke him up.

Hearing the noise, Lin Yu frowned.

He stood up and walked out of the alley.

As soon as Lin Yu came out, he saw the table and chairs next to him lying on the ground, and a customer had fallen to the ground, spilling the braised pork from his bowl all over the floor.

The guests, who had just been chatting and laughing, all scattered and stood at a distance, bewildered by the sight.

And the person responsible for all of this is not some unfamiliar face.

It was Liu Laosan and his gang from the Black Tiger Gang who came to collect protection money yesterday.

"Where's the stall owner? Get out here!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu stepped out from behind the stroller and cupped his hands in greeting.

"I'm the stall owner. I just paid yesterday. What are you all doing here?"

"Pay?"

Liu Laosan spat on the ground, staggered over to Lin Yu, and a strong smell of alcohol immediately wafted over.

Lin Yu held his breath slightly, his expression remaining unchanged.

"You think I, Liu Laosan, am a fool?"

"Do you really think I don't know how much your lousy business makes in a day?"

"Ten large coins? You gave that to a beggar back then?"

"boom!"

His large hand slammed heavily on the table, making a dull thud.

As Liu Laosan spoke, his three henchmen behind him shouted in unison.

"Today, you either take out one tael of silver, or..."

Liu Laosan stepped forward, looking like he was about to intimidate him.

However, when she arrived in front of Lin Yu, she subconsciously looked into the alley and saw Feng Qi, who seemed to be engrossed in reading, detached from the outside world.

The moment Lin Yu saw Liu Laosan look away, he sensed something was wrong.

He took out one or two taels of silver directly from his pocket, slapped it on the cart, and spoke calmly and composedly.

"One tael of silver."

"Take the money and leave."

"Heh, I really didn't expect to see such a beautiful young lady in a place like this."

"Looks like I, Liu Laosan, am really having a lucky day."

As he spoke, Liu Laosan glanced at Lin Yu standing in front of him and gave a disdainful sneer.

"Let me tell you, one tael of silver is the previous price. Now, Third Master doesn't want your silver. Third Master just wants to sleep comfortably with this little beauty."

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Laosan walked towards Lin Yu, completely ignoring him, his eyes only on Feng Qi at this moment.

His three henchmen, who were very perceptive, surrounded him, ready to subdue Lin Yu.

"Third Master, why don't we take this news back with us later and tell it to him in front of him? Wouldn't that be even more exciting?"

"Alright, alright, you guys can have it when I'm done playing with it."

Old Liu laughed loudly, his eyes, reddened from drinking, filled with lewd intent.

But before they could finish speaking, the woman who had been looking down at her book, seemingly frightened, looked up.

The exquisite face that he had only glimpsed halfway before was now fully displayed before him.

Although she was dressed in simple clothes, it accentuated her fair skin, bright eyes, and white teeth, revealing a hidden charm beneath her cool demeanor.

If Liu Laosan were a modern person, he would definitely say that Feng Qi is a restrained and aloof older sister who inspires a sense of conquest.

But now, all that came out of his mouth was: "Little beauty, let me pamper you properly."

Despite being met with a barrage of vulgarities, the expected panic and disarray did not materialize, nor did she attempt to flee in a panic.

Feng Qi sat firmly in place, her clear, cold eyes fixed on Liu Laosan, filled with deep disgust, as if she were looking at a dead man, a rotting corpse.

Liu Laosan had done his fair share of bullying men and women, but this was the first time he had encountered such a reaction.

Just as he was thinking what a fierce woman she was, and that he would definitely teach her a lesson later, a faint sigh came from behind him.

"Why not just take the money and leave?"

As he said those words, Liu Laosan suddenly felt a chilling coldness behind him.

This chill is different from the weather of ice and snow.

It comes from within the body, from the depths of the heart.

"boom!"

There was a muffled sound.

Then came the gasps and screams from those around them.

"Killed!"

"Killed!"

Liu Laosan subconsciously turned around, but the scene before him made his eyes narrow involuntarily, and a look of shock and astonishment appeared on his face.

Because before that, the stall owner was always smiling and friendly, doing business and greeting all his customers with a smile.