He obtained the God of All Laws from human skin.

Chapter 113 Give Me Face

"Who?"

Shi Mu looked up and saw that the person blocking his way was a young boy, who was not old and even looked a bit young.

A sudden fire ignited within him.

I am a well-known figure in Dashi Village, with the cultivation of the Blood Condensation Realm. When have I ever been so easily defeated by a mere brat?

"open!"

He gave a low shout, then suddenly channeled his blood, causing the muscles in his entire arm to bulge rapidly as if inflated.

His struggle was with at least a hundred pounds of force. An ordinary person wouldn't even be able to grab him; just being pulled by that force would send them flying.

Qin Chuan also noticed the change in the arm. Instead of trying to outmuscle Shi Mu, he changed his hand, twisting and turning his five fingers into a tiger claw, which gripped the joint of Shi Mu's wrist.

That location is where bones connect; the skin is thin and there's little flesh, so even abundant blood and qi can't protect it.

Shi Mu felt a piercing pain explode from his wrist, like hundreds of needles piercing his bone. The pain made the veins on his forehead bulge, and his entire arm went limp instantly, leaving him with no strength left. He could only let Qin Chuan hold him, unable to move.

"Kid, mind your own business."

Shi Shu looked at Qin Chuan and Liu Ding and also sensed that something was wrong.

This kid is something else; he actually managed to subdue Shi Mu.

"I own this shop, what kind of meddlesome behavior is this?"

Qin Chuan glanced at the two men. Shi Shu, who was standing to the side, froze instantly with the smug look on his face, and quickly made a mental calculation.

They came to Qinghe County for the martial arts test, not to cause trouble.

Wasn't this little shop supposed to be run by a widow?

How come there's a martial artist at the Blood Condensation Realm protecting them?

But if we just slink away like this, where will we put our face today?

The fierce expression on Shi Shu's face softened somewhat, but he still showed no sign of backing down.

He pointed to the bowl on the table, where a rat's head was still half-submerged. "You say this shop is yours, fine. You found a rat's head in your food, how are you going to settle this?" Shi Shu's voice was lower than before, but his words still carried a stubborn, unyielding arrogance. "My brother and I came to Qinghe County to participate in the martial arts examination. We got food poisoning and missed the exam. Can you take responsibility for that?"

Qin Chuan glanced at it and said, "Are you sure you tasted it in our restaurant?"

"Of course it came from food eaten at your restaurant. Did you expect us to throw it in?"

Shi Mu stood there with a stubborn expression, looking somewhat resentful.

"Really? A rat in a pot can jump onto a person?"

Before he finished speaking, Qin Chuan acted immediately. He grabbed the sleeve of the stone and tore it off with his left hand, and the rat carcass hidden inside fell to the ground, leaving everything clean for onlookers to see.

Upon witnessing this scene, Shi Shu and Shi Mu realized that their trick had been seen through. Feeling embarrassed by the pointing and whispering of the onlookers, they decided to leave.

But Qin Chuan didn't let go of the hand he was holding: "What, you think you can just come and go as you please?"

"Brother, give us some face? We'll admit defeat this time." Shi Shu cupped his hands in greeting.

Hearing this, Qin Chuan grinned and sneered, "Face? What, when you were trying to pay compensation and smash up the shop, why didn't you think of giving others face?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Shu's eyes narrowed: "Brother, so what are you planning to do? Do you really want to completely sever ties?"

"Apologize to Aunt Liu and pay for the things that were smashed in the shop!" Qin Chuan did not back down at all.

As the group exchanged glances, Shi Shu took the initiative, stepping forward to attack Qin Chuan, clearly intending to rescue Shi Mu.

Upon seeing this, Liu Ding immediately stepped forward and intervened.

Shi Mu did not sit idly by and wait for death. Although his right arm was restrained and he was in excruciating pain in his joints, he was still a martial artist in the Blood Condensation Realm and knew that surrendering would only lead to his death.

He gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, and with all his might, punched Qin Chuan directly in the chest with his left fist.

This punch, imbued with the power of blood and qi, generated a strong gust of wind. If it landed squarely, it would break at least two ribs.

Qin Chuan's eyes sharpened, but he neither flinched nor avoided the attack.

His tiger claws suddenly tightened and twisted, then shifted sharply, "click."

A faint, crisp sound came from Shi Mu's wrist.

Shi Mu's face twisted instantly, his features contorted in pain. The excruciating pain shot through his arm like an electric current, then through his shoulder and across his entire body, causing his muscles to tremble.

The attacking left hand lost much of its strength, and by the time the fist reached Qin Chuan's chest, it had softened considerably. Qin Chuan easily deflected it to the side, without even touching the hem of his clothes.

Before Shi Mu could react, Qin Chuan exerted force with his feet, his waist and hips sank, and his center of gravity suddenly pressed forward. He lowered his body, like a wild bear charging out of the dense forest. With a slump of his shoulders, he rammed into Shi Mu's chest with a "wild bear ramming a tree" move.

This move is a technique from the Bear Form, which doesn't focus on fancy moves, but only on being fierce.

Using the body as a hammer and the shoulder as a blade, the weight of the whole body and the power of blood and qi are concentrated on a single point on the shoulder and burst forth in an instant.

Qin Chuan had practiced the Bear Form for many days and had also been tempered by the Iron Body Technique. The force of this impact was beyond what an ordinary person could withstand.

Shi Mu's eyes widened, his pupils reflecting Qin Chuan's approaching figure.

He tried to dodge, but his right arm was still held by Qin Chuan, and he lost his balance. He tried to block, but his left hand was pried open, leaving him wide open.

He could only watch helplessly as the boy's shoulder collided with his chest.

The next moment, "Bang!"

Shi Mu let out a wail as he was thrown into the air by the impact, flying like a kicked sack, tracing a pathetic arc before crashing heavily outside the shop.

Upon seeing this, Shi Shu's heart sank, realizing that he had met his match.

He suddenly exerted his strength, throwing out both fists to force Liu Ding back. Taking advantage of the moment when Liu Ding took a step back, he turned and ran towards the door.

He rushed to Shi Mu's side, bent down, grabbed Shi Mu's collar, and lifted him up from the ground like a chick.

Shi Mu was still wailing, but Shi Shu didn't care whether he was in pain or not. He hoisted the man onto his shoulder and strode out of the alley.

"Don't run!" Liu Ding raised his foot to chase after him.

Qin Chuan reached out to stop him and shook his head: "Forget it, don't chase after them, let them go."

Shi Shu dared not stop and carried Shi Mu for two or three streets before finally stopping when he saw that Qin Chuan and the other man were not catching up.

He put down the stone and wood and inquired about the situation.

Shi Mu gritted his teeth, clutching his chest with his right hand: "My chest bones must be broken. That kid's ramming was incredibly powerful, like a mad bull. I heard a cracking sound, and now even breathing hurts."

As he spoke, he tried to take a deep breath, and immediately winced in pain, his face contorted in pain.

"Damn it!" Upon hearing this, Shi Shu's face showed anger. "With your bones broken, how are you going to participate in the martial arts test?"

Damn it, he's already ruined before even taking the exam!

Shi Mu was also furious, and said angrily, "It's all that brat's fault! He broke my bones and ruined my future. Once I'm healed, I'll settle the score with him and get it back with interest!"

As the two were talking, a round-faced thug approached and asked, "You two are here in Qinghe County to participate in the martial arts competition, so you must both be experts at the Blood Condensation Realm, right?"

"What?" Shi Shu looked at the thug, his face showing wariness.

"Gentlemen, I mean no harm." The round-faced thug hurriedly spread his hands outwards, took a step back, and explained, "I just want to recruit you two into the gang."

"Join a gang?" Shi Shu and Shi Mu exchanged a glance. "What gang are you in? Who's the leader?"

A smug look appeared on the round-faced thug's face as he straightened his back: "The Iron Hand Gang is the biggest gang in Qinghe County, controlling the business at the Qinghe County docks. Dozens, even hundreds, of ships come and go from the docks every day, and money flows in like water. Our gang members live a life of luxury, a life that ordinary people can't compare to."

He paused, then added, "The gang leader's name is Song Hai, and he's a master of the Bone Forging Realm. You two should know what that means, right?"

The stone tree and the stone wood exchanged a glance and remained silent for a moment.

The two came to Qinghe County to participate in the martial arts test, and they were actually very clear about their own abilities.

Although they were considered skilled in their hometown, among this large group of martial artists taking the imperial examinations, they could at most pass the county-level exam, let alone the provincial-level exam. They would need to be at least at the Bone Forging Realm, and if they went, they would only be stepping stones for others.

The two of them came to Qinghe County not for fame or fortune, but to seek a better future.

The martial arts exam is just a stepping stone. It's best to pass it, but if you don't, you still need to find a place to eat.

The Iron Hand Gang sounds like a good place to go. It's the largest gang in Qinghe County, controls the dock business, and its leader is a master of the Bone Forging Realm.

Moreover, Shi Mu has now broken a bone, making his chances of participating in the martial arts exam even slimmer. Rather than forcing himself to take the exam only to fail and slink back to his hometown, he should find a place to stay, recover from his injury, and then plan for the future.

Shi Shu had already made up his mind and glanced at Shi Mu. Shi Mu looked back at him and nodded slightly.

Shi Shu turned his head, looked at the round-faced thug, pondered for a moment, and asked, "What are the requirements for joining the gang? My brother is injured, it shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Upon hearing this, the round-faced thug's smile deepened: "The conditions are simple in some ways, difficult in others; it requires Chief Song's approval. But rest assured, with your abilities, joining the gang is practically a done deal. As for your injuries—"

He waved his hand. "Let's heal first, then we'll talk. We in the Iron Hand Gang may not have much else, but we do have some money. Treating a bone injury is nothing. By the way, how did this man get injured?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Shu suddenly felt uneasy, worried that he might have offended the Iron Hand Gang!

He replied cautiously, "It's in Rouge Lane. The Iron Hand Gang doesn't have much influence there, right? If I accidentally offend someone from your gang, I hope you can help me out."

"Rouge Lane, the Iron Hand Gang does indeed have a stronghold there."

Upon hearing this, Shi Shu and his companion tensed up, but then they saw the round-faced thug grin at them, "Gentlemen, want revenge?"

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