Courtyard House: Home Alone

Having dealt with these two scoundrels, Lin Yifan breathed a long sigh of relief, a huge weight lifted from his heart.

Although he had killed someone, he felt no remorse or unease whatsoever; instead, he felt a sense of exhilaration at having avenged a great wrong. Such traitors and lackeys who betray their compatriots should be eliminated without mercy!

"Ding! Congratulations on completing the mission. The rewards of [Bajiquan Skill (Beginner)] and [Physical Enhancement Pill (Beginner)] x1 have been sent to your system space. Please check."

The system notification sounded, but Lin Yifan remained completely unmoved.

He accessed the system space to check the reward he had just received. The 【Bajiquan Skill (Beginner)】 was directly integrated into his mind. A massive flow of information instantly flooded in, giving him a basic understanding of Bajiquan's moves and power generation techniques.

The [Physical Enhancement Pill (Beginner)] lay quietly in the static warehouse of the space, emitting a faint halo.

Lin Yifan did not immediately take the physique enhancement pill; he needed to first handle the aftermath of Qian Liugen and Chen Zhirong's deaths. With a thought, he left the space and returned to Qian Liugen's room.

The room remained exactly as it was, as if nothing had happened. Lin Yifan carefully inspected the room to ensure no traces were left. Then, he went to the basement and looked at the still-functioning telegraph machine and the telegram paper on the table.

He put the telegram, codebook, and telegraph machine into his spatial storage, then turned around and put the wooden crates into his spatial storage as well, before erasing all traces of himself.

Next, he went to Qian Liugen's house, put the bed back in its original place, and erased all traces of himself, making his house look like he had suddenly left, letting the deaf old woman think about it slowly.

After doing all this, Lin Yifan quietly left Qian Liugen's house and returned to his own residence.

Back home, Lin Yifan closed the door and let out a long sigh of relief. Tonight's events, though somewhat thrilling, were ultimately completed successfully.

Not only did they get rid of the two traitors, Qian Liugen and Chen Zhirong, and obtain so many gold bars and silver dollars, but they also gained Bajiquan skills and physique enhancement pills, so it can be considered a worthwhile harvest.

He took out the [Physical Enhancement Pill (Beginner)], which was pale red and emitted a pleasant fragrance. Lin Yifan swallowed the pill without hesitation.

The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, transforming into a warm current that flowed throughout his body. Lin Yifan felt a warm sensation all over his body, and his body, which had been somewhat stiff from the cold, now relaxed. He could clearly feel that his physique was slowly improving.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the warm current gradually dissipated, and Lin Yifan opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them. He clenched his fist, and could feel that the power within his body had increased considerably compared to before.

"The Elementary Physique Enhancement Pill is indeed quite effective. I now have almost the strength of an adult." Lin Yifan nodded in satisfaction.

Now, he not only possesses a spatial dimension and a system, but also has mastered Bajiquan skills, and his physique has been strengthened. In this chaotic world, he finally has some ability to protect himself.

However, Lin Yifan did not let his guard down. He knew this was just the beginning. The deaf old woman was still lurking in the shadows, the Japanese and their collaborators remained rampant, and his parents were still missing. The road ahead was still fraught with danger and challenges.

As for the deaf old woman, let's keep her for now. I can use her relationship with Fujita Jiro to hide in this courtyard and do something good.

He glanced at the watch he had just seized from Qian Liugen. It wasn't even midnight yet. He should hurry up and go to sleep. Tomorrow, his operation should officially begin.

He needed to quickly acquire enough supplies to improve his strength, then find his parents, avenge them, and contribute his own strength to this suffering nation.

Lin Yifan's eyes became incredibly determined. He knew that his legend had only just begun.

The next morning, Lin Yifan woke up in his spatial dimension and started his morning exercise in his underwear. Of course, he practiced Bajiquan, as improving his combat ability was the most important thing right now.

He took a deep breath, recalling the key points of Bajiquan moves in his mind, lowered his shoulders and elbows, and focused his energy on his dantian. He slowly unleashed the "Iron Mountain Lean" move. Although the movement was slightly clumsy, the force of his punch already carried a bit of fierceness.

He practiced again and again, from "Opening the Eight Extremes" to "Six Great Openings", and then to some basic stance exercises. Sweat quickly soaked his underwear, but he showed no sign of stopping.

With each punch and kick, his understanding of Bajiquan deepened, and his coordination and power application improved imperceptibly.

When he got into the swing of things, he could even feel his blood and qi surging within him, merging with the moves in his mind and producing soft, muffled "thump" sounds.

He stopped his morning exercise at nine o'clock in the morning, feeling somewhat tired. He took a quick shower, changed into clean clothes, and left the space.

Back in his room, Lin Yifan first listened carefully to the sounds outside, confirming that the courtyard was quiet. He then glanced at the deaf old woman's side and found that she hadn't gotten up yet either.

My parents have probably fled Beiping now, and I don't know if they will send someone to look for me, so I should put my parents' matter aside for now.

Secondly, he urgently needed some essential supplies, such as medicines, food, daily necessities, and some commonly used tools.

As Lin Yifan pondered this, he walked into the courtyard, feigning to stretch and observe his surroundings. The deaf old woman's room door remained tightly shut, and the courtyard was quiet, save for a few sparrows pecking at something on the ground.

He decided to hold off for now and go out under some pretext after breakfast. He went to the kitchen, made a simple breakfast, and then knocked on the deaf old woman's door: "Grandma Long, are you awake? It's time for breakfast."

After a while, the deaf old woman's slightly hoarse voice came from inside the house: "You're awake, you're awake. You eat first, I'll get up now."

Lin Yifan responded and stopped urging him, sitting down at the table to eat. He knew that dealing with a cunning old fox like the deaf woman required a great deal of patience and pretense.

After breakfast, the deaf old woman slowly came out of her room. Her eyes were still cloudy, but Lin Yifan could sense the shrewdness and vigilance hidden beneath them.

"Little Yifan, did you sleep well last night? Did you hear any noise?" The deaf old woman asked casually as she sat down, but her eyes inadvertently glanced at the two side rooms where Qian Liugen and Chen Zhirong were staying.

After sending the report yesterday, Chen Zhirong was supposed to come and report to me, but I waited until late at night without any news, which made me oversleep. Seeing that their doors were locked and no one seemed to be inside, I wondered what had happened!