He transformed from a fierce tiger pillar into a martial saint.

"You bastard, do you recognize this young master?"

Wang Zijie pointed at Chu Yang and said.

Before him, Liu the rich man knelt on the ground, his hunched, stout body bent over.

When Liu the rich man came in, he kept his head down, not daring to look directly at Wang Zijie, and then respectfully knelt on the ground.

Upon hearing Wang Zijie's words, he finally looked up.

The moment Liu the Rich saw Chu Yang, he trembled violently and turned deathly pale.

"This...Young Master Chu Yang...Young Master..."

Wang Zijie said, "How dare you use my father's name to bully Brother Chu Yang's junior brother! What is your punishment?"

Liu the rich man immediately prostrated himself on the ground: "Young master, I was wrong! I was wrong! Please punish me!"

Wang Zijie frowned: "That martial artist you hired named Liu Fei, I've crippled him! As for you, I'll temporarily cut off two of your fingers! If you offend him again, don't blame me for turning you into a human pig!"

"If any further problems arise in Guo Molin's family, I will hold you solely responsible!"

Liu the rich man quickly said, "Thank you, young master. I will definitely help Guo Molin's family repair their house, compensate them, and protect them..."

Wang Zijie said, "Brother Chu Yang, is this method acceptable?"

Chu Yang knew that this was the best course of action. Liu the Rich was already wary, and keeping him alive would actually be more beneficial to the safety of Guo Molin's family!

Chu Yang cupped his hands in greeting: "Young Master Jie, it's all up to you to handle."

Wang Zijie waved his hand at Liu the Rich Man and said, "Get lost!"

Upon hearing this, Liu the rich felt as if he had been granted a pardon and hurriedly left in a panic.

After they left.

Chu Yang said, "Thank you very much, Young Master Jie!"

Wang Zijie smiled and said, "It's just a small matter."

As a disciple of Tiger Roar Martial Arts School, Shen Junhao naturally knew Guo Molin, who was a person with a very low profile.

He never expected that Chu Yang would speak up for Guo Molin.

"I was absolutely right about him. Junior Brother Chu Yang shows no mercy to his enemies! And he's incredibly loyal to his brothers and friends, regardless of their background!"

After the banquet is over.

Wang Zijie then went to his study.

His personal bodyguard was Gao Zhan.

Although Gao Zhan was at the late stage of Dark Force, he knew that his talent and aptitude were limited, and that he could only reach the peak of Dark Force at most in the future.

Wang Zijie possesses exceptional talent and has the support of a powerful family, making it highly likely that he will eventually reach the pinnacle of his cultivation.

Therefore, Gao Zhan maintained a very proper posture in front of Wang Zijie.

Moreover, Wang Zijie trusts him greatly, and the Wang family will surely give him a place in the future.

Gao Zhan said, "Young Master Jie, Chu Yang's strength and talent are indeed extraordinary. He successfully broke through to the Inner Strength stage overnight... However, he is still only at the early stage of Inner Strength. Teaming up with you would ultimately be less safe."

The meaning is self-evident even when only half a sentence is spoken.

As the young master of the Wang family, Wang Zijie's safety is naturally of paramount importance.

Why not find another martial artist at the peak of Dark Force to accompany us?

In that case, with two peak-level Dark Force martial artists and Gao Zhan, a late-stage Dark Force martial artist, teaming up with Wang Zijie, Wang Zijie would naturally be safer.

Wang Zijie said, "Brother Gao, your consideration is correct. But the county magistrate will definitely organize more evil-suppressing guards to ensure a balance of power and facilitate multi-faceted operations. He will require team members to have varying levels of strength, and not all of them to be highly skilled."

"Moreover, these Demon-Suppressing Guard operations are all about risking one's life!"

"Chu Yang stood up for his junior brother just now, showing his integrity and loyalty. Having someone like him on the side makes us feel more at ease! It also proves that my invitation today was absolutely right!"

Upon hearing Wang Zijie's words, Gao Zhan naturally understood the situation and remained silent.

He knew that once this young master made a decision, he wouldn't easily change it.

Soon, a servant came to report.

"Young Master Jie, there is a man outside named Chu Zhe. He says he has just broken through to the Dark Force realm and wants to thank the Wang family for their years of care. He has come to pay his respects."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zijie raised an eyebrow.

"Oh? Chu Zhe actually succeeded in breaking through the barrier on his first try! Not bad!"

"However, I'm quite tired today, so I'll see you later."

"Brother Gao, go and give him two hundred taels of silver as a congratulatory gift!"

Gao Zhan was a confidant of Wang Zijie, so he naturally knew that Wang Zijie didn't actually like Chu Changnian and Chu Zhe very much.

Even though Chu Zhe has broken through to the Dark Force realm, Wang Zijie still doesn't care about him.

……

Shen Junhao naturally took Chu Yang back in a carriage.

"Junior Brother Chu, I'll follow the carriage and take you back first."

Chu Yang said, "Senior Brother Shen, let's go to the clinic first. I'll check on Guo Molin's condition."

Shen Junhao slapped his forehead: "Look at my memory! Okay, I'll go to the clinic with you."

Inside the clinic at this time.

Guo Molin had arrived at a private rest room inside the clinic.

Both he and Lin Jinhua felt as if they were in a dream.

Just now, Liu the rich man came to them alone, paid all their medical expenses, gave them two hundred taels of silver, promised to repair their house, and said he would return the three acres of land that he had taken from them a few years ago, hoping only to be forgiven.

Liu the rich even found a clinic and moved Guo Molin to this private rest room.

"Could this rich man Liu be putting on an act with us?"

Lin Jinhua said with great trepidation.

She simply couldn't believe it was real.

Guo Molin shook his head: "It shouldn't be. Two fingers on Liu the Rich Man's left hand are broken, so someone must have taught him a lesson. Could it be Senior Brother Chu Yang?"

Just as they were saying these words.

Chu Yang and Shen Junhao have arrived.

"Junior Brother Guo, how are your injuries?"

Shen Junhao had a big smile on his face.

Guo Molin, with his leg injured, could only quickly sit up in bed: "Senior Brother Shen, Senior Brother Chu... I'm much better now."

"Senior Brother Chu, that rich man Liu has just arrived."

Immediately, Guo Molin recounted what had just happened.

Chu Yang nodded: "That's good. Focus on recovering from your injury and go to the martial arts school to train as soon as possible."

Lin Jinhua finally couldn't contain her anxiety any longer: "Young Master Chu Yang, that rich man Liu is backed by the Wang family... If the Wang family takes it to the Wang family after he's had two fingers slapped..."

Although Lin Jinhua knew that Chu Yang was the son of the Lin family and a junior, she also knew from Guo Molin that Chu Yang was a Ming Jin martial artist and received high treatment in the martial arts school. Therefore, she subconsciously continued to call Chu Yang "Young Master".

Shen Junhao said with a smile, "Auntie, don't worry. Junior Brother Chu Yang had the eldest son of the Wang family handle it for you!"

"Then Liu the rich man will never dare to bully your family again."

Lin Jinhua was stunned when she heard this.

Although she came from a poor family, she often heard all sorts of rumors.

The Wang family is one of the four major families in Zhouping County!

In their eyes, this was like an insurmountable mountain!

Chu Yang was actually able to speak directly with such a young master of a powerful family!

Guo Molin was filled with gratitude: "Senior Brother Chu Yang, thank you so much! I have no way to repay your kindness. In the future, if you ever need my life, I will entrust it to you!"

His eyes were filled with tears.

Chu Yang patted Guo Molin on the shoulder: "Molin, your priority right now is to focus on practicing martial arts and improving your strength!"

After a brief chat, Chu Yang bid farewell to Shen Junhao.

Under Shen Junhao's warm hospitality, Chu Yang had no choice but to let Shen Junhao escort him all the way home.

Seeing that it was still early, Chu Yang went to the backyard to continue his practice.

"On the way back with Senior Brother Shen, we noticed an increasing number of migrants from other places, and the bandits in the neighboring villages are becoming increasingly rampant. Two major bandit gangs have even emerged in Tulong Mountain, and they are even trying to compete with the three major local bandit gangs in Zhouping County for territory. Compared to the three major local bandit gangs, these bandit gangs have no local connections or networks, and they commit all kinds of atrocities, with virtually no bottom line..."

"Furthermore, many villagers have become increasingly superstitious, and they've developed that distinctive fragrance of the Scent of Incense sect. It seems the Scent of Incense sect has already infiltrated the countryside..."

"County Magistrate Deng Huaitian must have obtained more detailed information, which is why he established the Evil Suppression Guard. The situation is becoming increasingly chaotic; the only way is to increase our strength!"

Chu Yang thought to himself.

He also made some adjustments to his cultivation plan.

While at the martial arts school, I continued to improve my Tiger Stance and Tiger Roar Fist. Back home, I divided my time evenly, practicing Tiger Stance, Xuan Tie Body Technique, and Iron Armor Protection Technique simultaneously!

This continued for three days.

[Illustrated Guide to Evolution]

Tiger Stance (Minor Success 175/1000)

Tiger Roar Fist (Minor Success 466/1000)

Mysterious Iron Body Technique (Minor Success 701/1000)

Iron Armor Protection Technique (Minor Success 639/1000)

After several days of intensive training, Chu Yang has made great progress in all aspects.

The Tiger Stakes increased the progress by 110 points.

The medicinal liquid and dietary supplements were indeed more abundant than before, and Chu Yang had even been taking three doses of the medicinal liquid a day in the past few days.

However, compared to the Mingjin stage, the progress of improvement is significantly slower.

"The current medicinal liquids and dietary supplements are no longer sufficient to provide me with enough qi and blood, nor enough medicinal power. These medicinal liquids and dietary supplements are not effective simply by increasing quantity; only by improving quality can I accelerate my cultivation progress. Accelerating pills, accelerating elixirs..."

Chu Yang thought for a moment.

He then shook off his thoughts and headed to the martial arts school.

Today was the day he was to visit County Magistrate Deng Huaitian at the county government office.

He wasn't sure what Deng Huaitian wanted from him.

Deng Huaitian even requested that he go alone.

He felt it was necessary to tell his master, Chen Fengxiao.

However, after arriving at the martial arts school, he heard from his senior brother Liang Guokun that his eldest brother Chen Feng's health had suddenly deteriorated and he was vomiting blood. His master had already taken him to the clinic.

Upon hearing this, Chu Yang had no choice but to inform Liang Guokun before heading to the county government office alone.

After being announced by the yamen runners, Chu Yang was led into the county yamen compound.

Behind the county government compound was the residence of County Magistrate Deng Huaitian.

Upon entering, one is greeted by pavilions and flowing water, resembling a secluded paradise.

Deng Huaitian was standing in an open space at that moment.

He turned around, with an air of detached superiority as if he controlled the land, and nodded slightly.

"What a promising young talent!"

"In just a few days, they've already successfully broken through to the Inner Strength stage!"

Chu Yang's eyelids twitched, and he thought to himself that this Grandmaster's perception was indeed extraordinary, and that his breakthrough to the Dark Force realm could not be hidden at all.

Chu Yang cupped his hands and said, "Your Excellency is too kind. I only broke through by sheer luck."

Deng Huaitian smiled and shook his head: "No need to be modest."

Then, Deng Huaitian said to the empty space to one side, "Brother Pu Fang, what do you think of this outstanding young man from our county? Could he become a 'rising star'?"

puff!

A whooshing sound suddenly appeared.

Then, a gray figure struck out with a palm towards Chu Yang!

Chu Yang tensed up and his eyes widened. This aura was clearly that of a Grandmaster of the Transformation Realm!

According to rumors, Chen Fengxiao was already one of the top masters in Zhouping County!

But this aura seems even stronger than that of Master Chen Fengxiao!

The opponent's move was imbued with a fierce killing intent, almost tangible!

Chu Yang didn't dare to hesitate at all. He suddenly mobilized his internal energy and rushed to his peak state, pushing his Xuan Tie Body Technique and Iron Armor Protection Technique to their limits.

Then, Chu Yang dodged to the side, stomped his toes, and dodged into the distance.

"Your Excellency, did you summon me here to assassinate me?"

Chu Yang's voice was encouraging, carrying directly to the front of the county government office in the hope that it would be heard.

He can only hope to use every available means to protect his own safety!