Do you know what mythical life is?

"Qi and Blood Pill..."

The next day, at the crack of dawn, Lu Ping'an arrived at the riverbank, found the Qi and Blood Pills hidden by the giant tortoise, and put them into his pocket.

"Cold Iron..."

Then he picked up a piece of iron weighing over ten kilograms from the ground and touched its cold, hard texture.

This piece of cold iron is the very one from the Yunxi River in Xiawan Village.

Last night, shortly after the giant tortoise swallowed the Azure Blood Carp, it went to Xiawan Village and retrieved this piece of cold iron.

Lu Pingan threw the cold iron on the ground, then assumed a fighting stance and began practicing his fist techniques by the river.

However, this time he was not practicing the Xuanwu Armor-Covering Technique.

Instead, it is the Lu family's family-inherited Twelve Mountain-Suppressing Fists.

He learned this boxing style last night after finishing his practice.

Having many skills is never a bad thing.

Moreover, the Lu family's boxing style is also a top-grade style, and it has its own outstanding features.

The momentum is rising from Nanshan!

Peaks upon peaks!

A lone peak reaching for the sky...

Lu Ping'an unleashed the moves of the Twelve Mountain-Suppressing Fists one by one.

After practicing it several times, he focused on practicing the last three moves of the Twelve Mountain-Suppressing Fists: Ten Thousand Mountains Settle the Peak, All Peaks Pay Homage, and North Mountain Sealing Fist.

Among them, "Ten Thousand Mountains Settle the Peak" is a purely offensive move.

The "Pilgrimage to the Peaks" technique is a unique and powerful punch that boosts one's aura, capable of both offense and defense.

Beishan Fengquan is a very strong defensive fist technique.

"call!"

After working up a sweat, Lu Pingan picked up the cold iron from the ground, weighed it in his hand, and started walking back in the morning sunlight.

"Young master, this is..."

In the courtyard, upon seeing Lu Ping'an return, Liu Cang immediately noticed the cold iron in his hand.

"A piece of cold iron should be able to be exchanged for some silver in the county town."

Lu Pingan handed the cold iron to Liu Cang.

"Young master is truly lucky."

Liu Cang took the cold iron, tapped it with his fingers, and exclaimed in surprise.

Going out in the morning and finding a piece of cold iron worth tens of thousands of taels of silver is like hitting the jackpot.

"You were really lucky."

Lu Pingan smiled.

Then he looked intently at Liu Cang and said, "Uncle Liu, I feel that I have improved my control over the force. Let's try again."

"Well……"

Liu Cang looked astonished.

Lu Ping'an was covered in sweat, which clearly indicated that he had just returned from cultivation.

He originally thought Lu Pingan would take a break.

Unexpectedly, his motivation to practice martial arts seemed inexhaustible.

"good!"

Without hesitation, Liu Cang agreed immediately.

Since Lu Ping'an wanted it, he naturally had no reason not to agree.

As he spoke, he reached out with his palm and pressed down on Lu Ping'an.

……

"Qin Zheng, after you finish eating, go for a walk around the village, and pay special attention to the Li family."

While eating breakfast, Lu Pingan said, "So many Black Mountain bandits died yesterday, they might come to inquire about the situation."

"If anyone comes, capture him and find out what the Black Mountain bandits are like, what their strength is, and where their stronghold is."

"What does the young master intend to do?" Upon hearing this, Liu Cang immediately looked at Lu Ping'an.

"My practical combat skills are lacking. The Black Mountain bandits have committed countless evil deeds. If I can find out their strength and where their stronghold is, I can go and practice my skills," Lu Ping'an said calmly after taking a bite of his food.

"Okay, I'll be there in a bit."

Qin Zheng immediately agreed.

"Ping An, are you going to kill the Black Mountain bandits?"

Upon hearing this, Su Yongfu trembled slightly.

Six months ago, his son Su Tieshan died at the hands of the Black Mountain bandits.

He hated the Black Mountain bandits to the core.

But he knew that he would most likely never have any hope of revenge in his lifetime.

Unexpectedly, he then heard that Lu Ping'an actually wanted to kill the Black Mountain bandits.

Su He and Su Shi also stopped eating and looked at Lu Ping'an.

"Um."

Lu Ping'an nodded: "Uncle Su, don't worry. If I don't have the strength, that's fine. But if I did, I would definitely help you avenge your family."

"well!"

Su Yongfu looked excited, but then, as if he had thought of something, he said, "But Ping An, you must be very careful. The Black Mountain bandits are numerous and powerful, and there are quite a few martial artists among them."

"I will."

Lu Pingan nodded seriously.

After finishing his meal, Qin Zheng immediately went to the village.

Lu Pingan continued his cultivation in the courtyard.

Yesterday, the giant tortoise ate the Azure Gold Blood Carp, which replenished its life light and spiritual light to the Nine Paths.

Therefore, he has enough physical strength and mental energy to cultivate.

There's no need to worry about this kind of cultivation harming your body.

"Cough cough."

In the Li family home, Li Yun lay in bed, coughing occasionally.

Lu Ping'an's punch injured his internal organs.

Although he wasn't crippled, he'll need to lie in bed for at least two or three months to recover.

"Father, someone has died among the Black Mountain bandits. Why hasn't anyone come yet?" Li Yun asked his father, Li Fu.

"Wait a little longer. Something seems to have happened in the Longyun Mountains recently. A lot of people have come. The Black Mountain Bandits may also be delayed for some reason."

Li Fu said calmly.

Compared to Li Yun's anxiety, he remained quite calm.

Unless the Black Mountain bandits were wiped out, it's impossible that no one came to investigate.

If the Black Mountain bandits came, their first stop would definitely be the Li family.

The reason why Su Tieshan was killed by the Black Mountain bandits was that his hunting team had too much power in the village.

It even threatened the Li family.

He then secretly informed the Black Mountain bandits.

Unexpectedly, the Black Mountain bandits arrived at the worst possible time, killing only Su Tieshan.

Su Yongfu and the other two were left behind.

Otherwise, this wouldn't have happened.

Thinking of this, he felt a surge of resentment. If it weren't for Su Yongfu and the other two, Lu Ping'an might have died by the river long ago.

"Are they bandits from the Black Mountain?"

At the same time, under a tree some distance from the Li family mansion, Qin Zheng's eyes flashed as he looked at two figures walking down from the distant mountain.

These two men were tall and had a steady gait; they were clearly martial artists who had practiced martial arts.

Qin Zheng thought for a moment, then didn't approach them. Instead, he silently watched as the two entered the village and went into the Li family's house.

"Young master told me to pay special attention to the Li family. Could it be that the Black Mountain bandits are related to the Li family?"

Qin Zheng's heart stirred slightly.

Then, after the two entered the Li family home, he also quietly entered the Li family home.

He is a martial artist at the Marrow Cleansing Realm.

Moreover, the cultivation technique he practiced was the Swift Wind and Thunder Blade, which allowed him to move swiftly and make no sound while scaling the wall to enter the Li family's residence.

"Useless! You can't even be a good horse, you're not even as good as that piece of trash Su Shi!"

After entering the Li family's residence, Qin Zheng hid behind a large tree. With a quick glance, he saw a chubby boy making a skinny boy act as his horse while slapping the skinny boy's face.

He frowned, then twitched his ears, and quickly changed his position, arriving behind a large house.

A martial artist at the Marrow Cleansing Realm has cleansed their marrow and refined their essence, gaining exceptional hearing and vision, far surpassing ordinary people.

Even standing behind the mansion, with his ear pressed against the wall, he could clearly hear what was being said inside.

"Brother Wang, I saw it clearly yesterday. All the Black Mountain bandits who came to the village were killed by several martial artists from other places."

"Among those martial artists from out of town, one was surnamed Lu. He had recently drowned but was saved by Old Man Su. Old Man Su is the father of Su Tieshan, who died at your hands half a year ago..."

Qin Zheng's eyes turned cold when he heard Li Fu mention Lu Ping'an in the room.

Yesterday, he let the Li family go because they confessed about the ancient temple token and the Black Mountain bandits arrived too quickly.

Unexpectedly, he harbored thoughts of revenge.

Thinking of this, Qin Zheng didn't delay any longer. He unleashed a burst of power from his feet, and his body shot out like an arrow, crashing into the thick brick wall in front of him.

"boom!"

With a loud crash, bricks and stones flew everywhere, and dust filled the air. He forcefully smashed a large hole in the entire wall.

Qin Zheng's expression was icy as he stepped out from the dust and debris, his gaze instantly locking onto the four terrified people inside the room.

Li Fu, Li Yun!

And those two Black Mountain bandits who had just sat down!

"Who is it?"

"You...it's you!"

Li Fu and Li Yun turned deathly pale and gasped in shock.

The two Black Mountain bandits were also horrified and instinctively drew their swords from their waists, as if facing a formidable enemy.

To smash a wall open in an instant, what level of master must that be?

Qin Zheng didn't even glance at the two Black Mountain bandits; his gaze, sharp as a knife, was fixed on Li Fu's face: "I spared your Li family's lives yesterday, and instead of being grateful, you secretly colluded with bandits. You have some nerve!"

"Sir...sir...sir, please spare my life!"

Li Fu's face was filled with terror, and he knelt down on the ground with a thud.

Li Yun, who was on the bed, was also terrified. She hurriedly got up and knelt down with Li Fu.

Li Yun had never seen Qin Zheng make a move.

But yesterday, Li Fu had personally witnessed Qin Zheng killing the Black Mountain bandits.

This time, however, Qin Zheng no longer looked at the two men, but instead focused his gaze on the two Black Mountain bandits.

"What do you think we should do with such ungrateful, heartless bastards?" Qin Zheng asked, knife in hand, his gaze fixed on the two men.

Seeing Qin Zheng looking at them, the two Black Mountain bandits were both terrified.

They came to gather information.

I never expected to encounter such a master.

To be able to break through the wall and get in, this person must be even stronger than their leader.

Their leader is a martial artist at the peak of the Transformation Realm.

What level is this person at?

Marrow Cleansing Realm?

The two men took a deep breath, and without any hesitation, immediately echoed Qin Zheng's words: "Sir, such treacherous and treacherous individuals who collude with bandits deserve to be torn to pieces, so as not to offend your eyes!"

"If you are willing, sir, we two will be at your service!"

"Oh?" Qin Zheng's gaze swept over the two Black Mountain bandits, his voice revealing neither joy nor anger. "You two are quite pragmatic. In that case, let me see your sincerity."

"Yes, sir!"

The two responded in unison, then turned around without hesitation and pounced on Li Fu and his son, who were slumped on the ground, pale as death.

"No! Brother Wang! Spare me! Spare me!" Li Fu roared in despair.

"My lord, spare me! It's not my fault, it was my father! My father did it!"

Li Yun also cried out in terror.

"Pfft!"

"Snap!"

The blade flashed, and the cries for mercy abruptly ceased.

The two bandits from Black Mountain acted ruthlessly, killing Li Fu and his son on the spot, their blood splattering across the hall.

"The Li family must have more than just those two, right? If you kill them, won't their relatives seek revenge?"

Looking at the dead Li Fu and Li Yun, Qin Zheng once again turned his gaze to the two bandits.

"Thank you for your concern, sir. But please rest assured, there are only three people in the Li family. Li Fu's eldest son died two years ago, and we will deal with his younger son in a moment. He will definitely not seek revenge on us."

One of the bandits quickly said.

Still not entirely at ease, he had an idea. He dipped his knife in blood and wrote the five characters "Black Mountain Bandit King Dang" on the ground.

The other person heard a noise outside the window, looked out, and immediately saw the chubby Li Hao and several servants of the Li family.

Without hesitation, he threw the long sword in his hand.

"what!"

A scream rang out as Li Hao, who had just been playing a horse-riding game, was pierced through the chest.

"That's too cruel."

Qin Zheng shook his head, moved swiftly, and exited the room through the wall he had smashed open, leaving the Li family.

Seeing that Qin Zheng had actually let them go, the two Black Mountain bandits were overjoyed and hurriedly pushed open the door and fled the Li family.

"Who goes there!"

"Where did these bad guys come from!"

Seeing the two men's murderous aura and the blood-stained blades, the servants of the Li family were all terrified.

No one dared to step forward.

The two bandits, not wanting to cause any more trouble or waste any more time, ran straight out of the Li family's house.

"Black Mountain bandits?"

"How dare they commit violence in Little Stone Village! They have some nerve!"

Just as the two stepped out of the Li family mansion, they ran into Qin Zheng.

Qin Zheng quickly approached the two men, struck them on the back of the neck, knocking them unconscious, and then carried them towards the Su family's courtyard.