I planted the spiritual roots for my people, and they bestowed upon me a body inscribed with incense

Three days later, seeing that no one from the Sishui gang had come looking for him, Li Daqiang breathed a sigh of relief.

Several police officers from the government did arrive, but they only glanced at the charred remains of the Gou family's house, classified it as a fire, and hastily closed the case.

That's right. After Li Daqiang wiped out the Gou family, he also set fire to the house. What worried Li Daqiang was the Gou family brat. However, if he wanted revenge, it wouldn't be so easy for him to come after the Li family.

After waiting anxiously at home for three days, Li Daqiang finally felt relieved.

Knowing that today was the day to exchange secret manuals with Senior Brother Zhou, Li Yuan and Li Daqiang came to Luoshan City. The machete in Li Yuan's hand had been modified and fitted with protective gear, and it no longer looked like the kind of weapon used by farmers for hunting.

The two arrived at the Tiangang Martial Arts Hall, where Zhou Tianzheng had been waiting for a long time. Upon seeing the two arrive, he quickly got up from his armchair.

"Haha, junior brother, I've missed you dearly these past few days!" After saying this, he welcomed the two into the guest hall.

After chatting for a while, Li Daqiang took out his machete and handed it to Zhou Tianzheng.

"Senior brother, you'll know whether it's a divine weapon or not once you try it."

Zhou Tianzheng took the knife, removed the strips of cloth binding it, examined it for a while, and then said to the young man standing to the side:

"Dao'er, bring me my Heavenly Gang Treasure Saber."

The man nodded in response and then walked into the house.

At the same time, Zhou Zhengtian looked at Li Daqiang and said:

"Junior brother, I can't tell the material of your precious sword either. I hope it won't disappoint your senior brother."

After speaking, Zhou Zhengtian took a sip of the tea on the table, waiting for the young man to take out the Heavenly Gang Treasure Blade that Zhou Zhengtian had mentioned.

As for Li Daqiang, he didn't respond and just waited quietly for the other party to take out the knife.

Soon, the young man whom Zhou Zhengtian called Dao'er brought out a long, gleaming sword from the inner room. Zhou Zhengtian held both swords in his hands, examined them for a moment, and then, without further ado, used the simplest and most brutal method: he clashed the two swords together.

A metallic clang rang out, and the scene before Zhou Zhengtian shocked him. His Heavenly Gang Sword had been broken so easily.

Zhou Zhengtian glanced uncertainly at the treasured sword, then spoke to Li Daqiang:

"Junior Brother Li, although my Heavenly Gang Sword isn't exactly a treasure, it's still forged from thousand-times-refined iron and has been enhanced with a considerable amount of precious metals. I never expected it couldn't withstand a single blow from your Nameless Blade. Junior Brother is indeed an honest man."

Li Daqiang waved his hand

"Firstly, it's to exchange for my senior brother's secret manual; secondly, it's to repay my senior brother's kindness in helping me in the Vajra Sect."

These words gave Zhou Zhengtian a jolt, and he realized that he had not misjudged the person.

Having witnessed the power of the treasured sword, Zhou Zhengtian readily took out the "Dietary Supplement Method" and the "Thousand Refinement Breathing Method".

"Junior brother, this breathing technique has three parts. This breathing technique can only strengthen the lungs. If you can find a technique to strengthen the heart and stomach, the three techniques combined will be the true first-class mental cultivation method of the Vajra Sect."

Li Daqiang received the cultivation manual with immense excitement, especially after hearing that the matching technique was a top-tier cultivation manual; his hands trembled uncontrollably.

Seeing this, Li Yuan quickly nudged Li Daqiang, who then came to his senses.

"Thank you for informing me, Senior Brother." Li Daqiang then put away the cultivation manual and said:

"Senior brother, I have another question to ask you. Please tell me."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhengtian immediately spoke:

"Junior brother, please speak freely."

Upon hearing this, Li Daqiang immediately asked, "I wonder how much Senior Brother knows about the Sishui Gang?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Tianzheng's expression became much more serious, and he immediately asked:

"Junior brother has gotten into trouble with the Sishui Gang?" Li Daqiang nodded with a wry smile upon hearing this.

"I killed a hall master, but the Sishui Gang shouldn't be able to find me so easily."

These words made Zhou Zhengtian's eyes freeze.

"What? Hall Master? Junior Brother, you've gotten yourself into trouble!" Zhou Zhengtian frowned as he spoke.

Upon hearing this, Li Daqiang immediately asked in confusion:

"Isn't the leader of the Sishui Gang just a second-rate expert?"

"Even if we can't beat them, it's not as serious as my senior brother makes it out to be."

Zhou Zhengtian stood up and looked at Li Daqiang, saying, "Let's not even talk about the fact that Yuan Batian, the leader of the Sishui Gang, is only a second-rate martial artist."

"Junior brother, do you know who the Sishui Gang works for?"

Seeing Li Daqiang shake his head, Zhou Zhengtian continued:

"Although the Sishui Gang is only a second-rate gang, it is backed by the Xu family, the overlords of Qingshan County."

"The Xu family has supported a gang in each county, which is to make money for the Xu family in private, and at the same time, it is also the Xu family's eyes and ears in various places."

Upon hearing this, Li Daqiang felt a headache coming on. He had only dealt with a few thieves, so how did he end up offending the overlord of Qingshan County?

Zhou Zhengtian noticed Li Daqiang's worry and immediately said:

"Since you've already taken care of things, there's no need to worry. A mere hall master like the Sishui Gang won't go to great lengths to find the real culprit. And the Xu family won't come knocking on our door either."

However, Li Daqiang frowned even more at this moment. "According to Zhou Zhengtian, the person behind the Sishui Gang is surnamed Xu. Combining this with what Gou Xun said when he died, Li Daqiang has now realized the seriousness of the problem."

Li Yuan also realized this at this moment. The two looked at each other and silently buried the matter in their hearts.

Upon hearing this news, Li Daqiang and Li Yuan lost their desire to stay any longer. After taking the manual, they left the martial arts school and hurriedly headed towards the small fishing village.

Before leaving, Zhou Zhengtian assured the two that he would not divulge this matter and that the Sishui Gang would immediately notify them if anything happened.

The two men did not doubt Zhou Tianzheng's words. After all, Zhou Tianzheng was not someone to be trifled with, and with Zhou Tianzheng's help, they were at least not blind to the truth.

After returning home, Li Daqiang reviewed the process again, and only after confirming that nothing had been missed did he feel a little relieved.

"Father, we need to think of a way out. We can't leave this entirely to fate," Li Yuan said, looking at Li Daqiang sitting in the courtyard.

Li Daqiang nodded.

"Let's put this matter aside for now. No escape route is as useful as our own strength." After saying that, Li Daqiang took out two secret manuals.

"From today onwards, our whole family must learn martial arts, including Li Tong." Standing in the courtyard, Li Tong heard that he was being addressed and stood beside Li Yuan in a serious manner, acting like a little adult.

Li Yuan's mother, Zhang, was handed over by Li Daqiang to him by the "Dietary Supplement Method".

"Madam, from now on, when we eat, we should follow the recipes listed above."

Seeing this, Zhang took the recipe handed to her by Li Daqiang and nodded.

After arranging all this, Li Daqiang looked at Li Yuan and said:

"Yuan'er, after dinner, go and call your Uncle Wang. This matter cannot be taken lightly; we need to have him come and confirm it."

Li Yuan nodded.

Luoshan City, the base of the Sishui Gang

A burly man was standing respectfully beside an elderly man in white.

"Boss, I heard from the manager of Zuichunlou that Master Gou and Young Master Xu are having a good time with some girls. Should I go and give them a heads-up?"

The old man waved his hand after hearing this.

"Ignore them. Have Hall Master Long make a trip and make sure the tribute is delivered to the Xu family. Also, tell the contact that three months later, I will give the Xu family an additional tribute to show my loyalty."

After listening to the old man in white, the big man bowed and left the camp.

"Fool, you think you can rise to the top overnight by hooking up with the Xu family? You still don't obey my orders. I'll make an example of you in three months."

After speaking, the old man in white flicked his robes. This man was none other than Yuan Batian, the leader of the Sishui Gang, whose appearance was completely at odds with his name.