Text-based martial arts: A nighttime rendezvous with the gang leader's wife in a dilapidated te

[Wang Zhuo!]

[This name instantly came to mind!]

[A venomous snake flicks its tongue!]

[Your heart gradually calmed down, only to be replaced by an incomparably chilling killing intent!]

As expected, in the afterglow of that day, you clearly saw Wang Zhuo standing by the lake, his brows furrowed, watching you slip into East Lake once more like a slippery eel.

"You little thief! It really was you! This time, you can't deny it anymore, can you? That speed just now, plus that swimming skill! Who else could it be but the little thief at Shen Fu's place that Mid-Autumn Festival night?"

His words stirred something within you! Your last shred of hesitation vanished completely, and at this moment, you prepared to...

This time, instead of running away, you reached for the needle case securely tied to your waist. (Option 1)

[That's right. Apart from the Starlight Lamp that's still lying on the ground, which Wang Zhuo clearly doesn't know how to use, ever since you learned the Spring Breeze and Rain Needle technique, the three steel needles have never left your side.]

Furthermore, there are dangers underwater, so you certainly wouldn't leave this kind of weapon on land like those other things!

Yes, the fact that Wang Zhuo was able to recount what happened that night in front of him already proves one thing: Wang Zhuo came alone this time!

[If Shen Han or even Yan Jinghong were with him, this guy would never dare to reveal the collusion between the Viper Gang and Shen Fu, or what happened that night!]

In other words, you deduced in an instant, just from Wang Zhuo's words, that there were only the two of you here!

So, you secretly redistributed all the attribute points you had allocated to agility.

[You only allocated 5 points to your original agility skill, but you've used the remaining 10 points to boost your strength, bringing it to a terrifying 9!]

[This power, according to the description, is already an attribute that a top-tier skin-refining martial artist with exceptional talent in strength could achieve!]

Although reaching the true level of skin refining would not only significantly increase attributes but also greatly enhance the defensive capabilities of the outer skin, Chen Xuan had no other choice!

[If this guy's arrival exposes the truth, he can indeed continue to cling to power by relying on "defying fate," but the Viper Gang behind him might not be so lucky.]

Fortunately, the unconventional attribute allocation does indeed grant you the ability to fight opponents of higher levels!

[Watching your actions and behavior, Wang Zhuo's eyes narrowed:]

"Kid, finally stopped pretending? Heh, tell me the truth, how did you completely fake your Body Refinement Realm? What kind of martial art is that? Tell me, and I'll spare your life. And I absolutely won't mention a word about Shen Fu to anyone else!"

Faced with his sweet talk, are you prepared to...?

[Your eyes light up, and the muscles that were just tense relax suddenly, as if you've breathed a sigh of relief: "Really? You're not lying to me, are you?"] (Option 2)

Wang Zhuo laughed heartily, a sense of relief washing over him. After all, you're just a half-grown boy.

Yes, when he was roaming the martial arts world, you were still a baby.

"Of course! In the end, what does this have to do with me? The matter with the Viper Gang is also the gang leader's business. As for the refined iron, I won't get a share. What good will it do me to expose you..."

You seemed to breathe a sigh of relief; right before Wang Zhuo's eyes, you indeed jumped out from the banks of East Lake.

A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. To him, you posed no threat whatsoever, except for your speed and your troublesome swimming skills. In a real fight, he could easily subdue you!

"That's good. Ever since Constable Yan came to see me last night, I haven't slept well at all. If you, Steward Wang, are willing to keep your mouth shut, I will naturally be willing to offer up the secret technique..."

As you spoke, you moved closer. Wang Zhuo, however, didn't seem to notice, instead looking to the side.

"Young man, what's that big black pipe of yours? Is it some kind of new kind of tumbler?"

You remained silent. After the distance between you had reached five zhang, a cold glint flashed in your eyes, and then you spoke:

【"Brother Wang, this is for you!"】(Option 1)

[You suddenly stretched out your hand, a cold glint of light, carrying the force to shatter metal and split stone, shot straight towards Wang Zhuo's chest!]

[The second move of the "Spring Breeze and Rain: A Deadly Needle" technique: A Bone-Piercing Thunderclap!]

[System notification: Battle begins!]

Wang Zhuo was slightly taken aback for a moment, but he quickly recovered. However, they were too close! He couldn't dodge even an inch, and at that moment, his aura also deepened.

[The skin that had previously appeared normal to an ordinary person now showed the outlines of snake scales!]

Your pupils contracted; clearly, in the haste of the battle, you hadn't had time to assess the Viper Gang's martial arts prowess.

[You probably didn't expect that the Viper Gang's stance training technique, which clearly seems to increase skin defense during the Skin Refining stage, is actually designed to do so!]

[As expected, this steel needle, imbued with your full power and capable of piercing through iron and marble, only penetrated a little over an inch into Wang Zhuo's chest before it could go no further!]

Even so, the flowing blood caused Wang Zhuo's eyes to turn bloodshot, and he glared at you: "Damn little thief!"

His serpentine, meandering steps suddenly sprang into action, and his already cunning and ruthless serpentine hand lunged at you once more.

However, the distance you chose was the subject of numerous calculations and explanations.

This distance is enough for you to accelerate back into East Lake before it reaches you!

Ultimately, you're just a martial artist who's just begun cultivating your tendons. Facing a martial artist who's been cultivating their skin for countless years, if you were to fight head-on, you'd probably be the first to die!

This was especially true after some unexpected events occurred during the surprise attack.

Although your combat experience is limited, you are extremely cautious. This is why you didn't allocate all your attribute points to Strength, but instead placed all your hopes and possibilities on this single strike!

[You are like a seasoned hunter facing a raging, wounded beast. All you do is avoid getting hurt yourself, and let it slowly bleed to death.]

[You believe that even if you haven't truly entered the Skin Refining Realm, with the terrifying power of 9 points of strength, even with the protective effects of stance training, he definitely won't just suffer minor injuries.]

[And if this guy dares to go into the water, that would be even better...]

Unfortunately, while Wang Zhuo isn't exactly clever, he's certainly not stupid.

Seeing that your body had re-entered East Lake, Wang Zhuo flew into a rage on the shore, clutching his bleeding wound:

"Damn you, you little thief! Get up here!"

"Come down here if you dare!"

Your answer was calm, yet carried a faint hint of disdainful amusement.

This made Wang Zhuo even angrier.

However, humans are not beasts.

Although Wang Zhuo isn't the brightest, he's been in gang warfare for so many years; his combat experience far surpasses yours.

The main reason you were able to achieve such a decisive victory and put him on the defensive is that he never expected you to have such a hidden trump card.

Having discerned your intentions, Wang Zhuo stopped rambling and clutched his chest, sneering coldly:

"Kid, you'd better stay in the water! You'd better never come out! Just wait for the Six Doors' wanted poster!"

Sure enough, he grasped your weakness immediately.

You know, you have to kill him no matter what, otherwise, as he said, unless you can never return to Jinling in this lifetime.

However, you didn't rush to act. You just calmly watched him, watching Wang Zhuo slowly retreat, and then actually run away into the distance.

In an instant, your body moved!

Your gaze, in the last vestiges of daylight, was fixed firmly on him. Sure enough, he stood still in the distance, staring intently at you.

At this moment, the situation between the two of you is creating a strange tug-of-war.

You know, Wang Zhuo still wants to kill you.

However, once he comes, you will return to East Lake! At the same time, you cannot allow him to actually leave this place and return to Jinling City, or even back to the official road, otherwise, you will be in a completely complicated situation.

Faced with this situation, you know you have to make a decision...

You exhaled and walked onto the shore, your gaze fixed on Wang Zhuo. Finally, you stepped forward, squatted down, and picked up the large black pipe that Wang Zhuo had tossed aside. (Option 2)

A bloodthirsty excitement gleamed in Wang Zhuo's eyes; his speed increased even more! His previous weakness seemed to have been feigned!

"Kid, where do you think you're going to run now?"

You sighed helplessly, watching Wang Zhuo's swift footsteps cover ten zhang in the blink of an eye, arriving not far from him.

You glanced at the large black pipe in your hand with a hint of regret, seemingly feeling sorry for its fate.

Then, seeing Wang Zhuo approaching so quickly, he suddenly smiled and said, "Deacon Wang, didn't you want to know what this thing is for?"

Wang Zhuo was taken aback, but the rapid footsteps left him no time to think. He had to kill him and return to Jinling City to recover from his injuries!

Then he saw it, just as he stood before the boy, the snake was about to flick its tongue again.

[That damned brat picked up that big black tube and put it to his mouth; the dark opening suddenly pointed directly at him.]

The last ray of light on the distant horizon vanished completely.

Darkness enveloped the land.

Night has fallen.

It's time to turn on the lights.