Surviving in the chaos of battle, I'm grinding for proficiency.

Chapter 39 Threat!

"You have no idea how horribly Song Jin died. His bloody head was strung up and hung up for several hours!"

Those damned officials, usually so arrogant and domineering, didn't dare do anything that day, just stared blankly until nightfall before they dared to leave!

"Who exactly wiped out the Iron Tiger Gang? Was it that mysterious person again?"

"No! It's a new gang, the Broken Wave Gang. I've heard that the Broken Wave Gang is very powerful, with three members as strong as Song Jin!"

Moreover, they seem to have some mysterious background, which makes the government very lenient towards them.

Someone raised a question:

Why destroy the Iron Tiger Gang?

The other person sneered:

"How would I know about gang affairs? I've heard some rumors that they're going to take over the shops in the south of the city."

Upon hearing this, Li Chuan's eyes narrowed.

The shop is in the south of the city; my own shop is in the south of the city!

First, the Black Bear Gang wanted the shops in that area.

I thought that wiping them out would bring peace, but unexpectedly, the Duanlang Gang popped up!

Li Chuan quickened his pace, intending to go back and check on the situation at home.

At least for now, there's no need to worry.

After all, Anning County hadn't reached the point of complete disorder, so no one dared to do anything too out in the open.

Simply put, the government still has some sense of shame.

Li Chuan walked quickly to the butcher shop in the east of the city.

The butcher was a man dressed in a tiger skin, surnamed Zhang.

Li Chuan began:

"Boss Zhang, my master Liang Xingzhou sent me to fetch ten catties of tiger meat."

After speaking, Li Chuan showed the voucher that Liang Xingzhou had given him.

Mr. Zhang glanced at the receipt and asked in confusion:

"Your master only had this much left with me, and he gave it all to you?"

Li Chuan paused for a moment, then nodded.

Boss Zhang laughed and said:

"Then your master treats you quite well."

One pound of tiger meat costs eight qian of silver, so ten pounds would cost eight liang of silver.

It's usually the apprentice who spends money on the master, and it's rare for the master to spend money on the apprentice.

Li Chuan thanked him, accepted the tiger meat, and left.

"Who is it?!" Li Chuan felt as if he was being pricked by needles all over his body.

"Someone is following me!" Li Chuan's expression remained unchanged as he glanced around out of the corner of his eye.

Li Chuan suddenly quickened his pace and walked forward.

After taking a few steps, he suddenly stopped.

A man suddenly bumped into him.

The man tilted his head to the side, obscuring his face, and whispered an apology before quickening his pace forward.

Li Chuan casually glanced behind him.

There are two more.

The man who just walked past possessed the strength of a Ming Jin martial artist.

The last two are also Ming Jin.

There are a total of three Ming Jin (明劲).

With so many people following me, nothing good is coming of it!

Li Chuan suppressed his urge to kill them on the spot and strode towards Songfeng Martial Arts School.

It's daytime now, and there are many pedestrians on the street, making it inconvenient to make a move.

Moreover, taking action without fully understanding the specific situation could easily alert the enemy.

Once the commotion is ignited, it will be much harder to uncover the real culprit.

At that time, these people will threaten him like a sharp blade hanging in the dark.

The feeling of being spied on disappeared the moment Li Chuan stepped into Songfeng Martial Arts School.

Li Chuan frowned.

He doesn't usually go out to make friends; he just practices boxing alone in the martial arts school.

He had already wiped out the Black Bear Gang, with whom he had a grudge.

Who else could it be?

"Could it be...?"

"Senior Brother Li, someone is looking for you outside, claiming to be your cousin!"

Li Chuan's heart skipped a beat:

"Please let him in."

Soon, Li Qing appeared in front of Li Chuan.

Li Qing looked anxious and kept turning around.

Upon seeing Li Chuan, he quickly said:

"Go back to your room and talk!"

Li Chuan quickly took him to the large dormitory and locked all the doors and windows.

"Brother, what's the matter?" Li Chuan asked.

He shifted his gaze to Li Qing's face and noticed obvious abrasions.

Li Chuan immediately frowned:

"Brother, what happened to the injury on your face?"

Li Qing sighed heavily, offering no reply, only a bitter expression on his face:

"Don't worry about A-Chuan, just run! Run as far as you can!"

"What's wrong, brother? Tell me the details!"

Li Qing's voice trembled:

"They're from the Duanlang Gang. Their leader is called Wu Wenda. I don't know what's gotten into him, but he actually wants to buy up all the shops in our area."

"That shop was earned by my grandparents through a lifetime of hard work. My grandfather wanted to keep it as a memento, so he politely declined."

Li Chuan's pupils contracted:

"Is Grandpa alright?"

Li Qing shook his head.

Li Chuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Qing continued:

"Who knew that Wu Wenda would fly into a rage on the spot and push me to the ground, that's how I got the injury on my face."

"Before he left, he said, 'Give us another chance to consider!'"

Li Qing sighed:

"Grandpa tried to mention your name, but no one recognized it. In desperation, Grandpa had no choice but to sell the shop."

"But..." Li Qing swallowed hard, his eyes filled with fear, "I overheard that they don't want to let us go at all, and they want to wipe out our whole family."

"These past few days, many people have been loitering outside our shop, watching us and preventing us from going out."

"I bet they're waiting for you to come back so they can wipe out our whole family!"

Li Qing's eyes were filled with sorrow:

"Ah Chuan, we can't escape now. You'd better hurry and run, they won't let you go!"

"How strong is the Duanlang Gang?" Li Chuan interrupted him.

Li Qing was taken aback, not expecting Li Chuan to ask such a question, but still answered:

"I've looked into it. Gang leader Wu Wenda is slightly stronger than Song Jin, but not by much. And the Duanlang Gang has three members with his level of strength!"

"As for the others, only a few have even reached the Ming Jin level. Most of them are strong, ordinary people, like a temporary team."

"A-Chuan, why are you asking this?"

A cold glint flashed in Li Chuan's eyes.

Are they really that arrogant, given that they are only at the peak of the Ming Jin realm?

Perfect timing! He was just complaining about not being able to find anyone to test the quality of his internal strength!

Li Chuan squinted his eyes:

Why should I run away?

Li Qing immediately became anxious:

"Ah Chuan, what do you mean? Don't do anything foolish! The Duanlang Gang is not someone you can handle! You know the strength of the Tiehu Gang, right? They were wiped out overnight!"

"As long as the green hills remain, there's always firewood to burn. It's not too late to seek revenge after you've mastered your internal strength!"

Li Chuan glanced at him:

"There's no need to wait any longer."

Li Qing suddenly realized:

"Wait, you mean... you've developed hidden power?!"

Li Chuan nodded.

Li Qing suddenly burst into laughter, wiping away his tears:

"There's hope! There's hope for everyone!"

"I know you're meticulous, Achuan, and you already have a plan. Is there anything I can help you with?"

Li Chuan looked at the wall, as if trying to see through the layers of barriers:

"Brother, just pretend nothing happened. As long as I don't go home, you won't be in danger for the time being."

Li Qing's breathing became heavy, and he nodded emphatically.

After seeing Li Qing off, Li Chuan summoned the control panel with a thought.

[Skill: Tongbei Quan (Minor Mastery)]

[Proficiency: 1995/2000]

Although it is true that an opponent with hidden strength can defeat three peak-level opponents with visible strength, theoretically there should be no suspense.

However, they were no match for the sheer number and strength of the Duanlang Gang, and they might have other methods at their disposal.

To be on the safe side, let's first master the Tongbei Fist!

[Practicing Tongbei Quan, proficiency +1]

……

[Tongbei Quan has reached its peak!]

As Tongbei Quan reached its peak, the feeling of being bound disappeared instantly.

The power was completely unleashed, and even the internal energy within the body became surging.

I can finally unleash my full potential.

Li Chuan squinted.

That's not enough; it's not safe enough.

The Duanlang Gang has a large number of members, so I must be fully prepared.

We cannot let any one of them go unpunished.