Chapter 18: Top-class Martial Artist of Jianghu, Dies with One Punchl

Xu Yan rode his tall horse out of the city, two large packages hanging off the side of his horse, containing the precious medicines needed for cultivation and a precious Red-eyed Tiger skin. ‘The silly son of the Xu Family is off to find a high master again.’ "It seems he is bringing heavy gifts for his visit." Discussions rose as Xu Yan rode by. The stupid son of the richest family is off to visit the high master once again. In a short time, this became a hot topic, savored by the townsfolk in the prefecture city. Xu Yan sneered at these comments, his heart full of pride. What could these frogs at the bottom of the well know of the vastness of the world? After leaving the city, Xu Yan noticed right away that the family’s Protectors were following him in secret, clearly an arrangement by his parents, who feared that he might encounter danger on the outside, so they asked the Protectors to guard him covertly. These Protectors were too weak. If he faced danger with his current strength, these Protectors wouldn’t be able to save anyone; they would likely be killed at first contact. After traveling more than ten miles from the city, Xu Yan spurred his horse and entered a forest, using a simple trick to lose the Protectors from his family. Once sure no one was following, Xu Yan returned to the small mountain village. Master dislikes being disturbed, so he couldn’t let anyone know where Master lived so as not to disturb Master’s peace. The small town outside the mountain village was in sight. Xu Yan planned to rest in the small town before heading into the mountains and heading for the mountain village. Suddenly. A figure rushed up from behind, leaped into the air, and landed steadily right in front of the horse, blocking the way. Xu Yan frowned; judging by the agility of the figure, this was a top-notch expert in the Jianghu, apparently boding ill for Xu Yan. "Heh heh, Xu Family’s young master, finally found you. Cut the crap, hand over the precious medicine, and I’ll spare your life!” The man blocking the way looked around forty, with unusually long and thick arms and legs compared to ordinary people. However, his torso seemed thin, giving him a disproportionate appearance, making him look gangly overall. Xu Yan, sitting on his horse, looked down on the man with scorn in his eyes. “Just by you?” "Seeking death!’ A cold flash of light in the gangly man’s eyes, he bounded into the air, aiming a palm strike at Xu Yan’s face. Xu Yan, still mounted on his horse, did not even frown at the man’s move. He didn’t take this palm strike seriously. Although Martial Artists in Qi Country can split stones and break slabs, their power is formidable compared to ordinary people. However, to Xu Yan, who has encountered true Martial Arts, these were nothing more than ordinary martial skills. Low ceiling, weak destructive power. Despite not having mastered Martial Arts, he had already undergone five bone transformations, and getting real Golden Bones was not far off. His Qi and blood were far stronger compared to an average top-level Martial Artist. Even if he stood still, allowing the man to hack and chop at him, Xu Yan was confident he could emerge unscathed. As the gangly man launched his palm strike, Xu Yan shouted coldly: “Scram!” He swung a fist. And collided with the man’s palm. The gangly man’s eyes flashed with ferocity, confident that his sinister palm strength was enough to break the young master’s arm, and with a follow-up palm strike, he could end his life. The precious medicine will be his own! This was a highly valuable, precious medicine that could fetch a large sum of money. Boom! However, as fist met palm, the gangly man’s face changed instantly. His palm strike was as fragile as paper and crumbled instantly. The overwhelming force shattered even his arm. The punch did not stop and landed directly on the gangly man’s chest. Boom! The gangly man was sent flying backward, his chest caved in, bones shattered, and organs reduced to a pulp, instantly killing him. One punch killed a top-notch expert of the Jianghu. Xu Yan’s eyes shone with excitement. So weak! Just like a grasshopper, he died with just one punch. He didn’t even use much strength. "This is true Martial Arts!” Xu Yan’s eyes were wild with fervor, despite his unformed golden bones and his uninitiated martial arts. Brilliant craftsmen under his hand seemed like they were just paper mache. The difference between heaven and earth was nothing more than this. "Once I’ve set foot on the path of the martial arts, I will be unmatched in the Qi Country. I will be able to defeat thousands of soldiers all by myself!’ "Even if he is the lofty Emperor, what of it!” At this moment, Xu Yan’s blood was inflamed, his eyes fervid, and his determination to cultivate growing ever stronger. "Within a year, I must initiate myself and truly become a disciple under my master’s tutelage, cultivating the supreme martial arts! ” Having killed a top-tier master who barred his path, Xu Yan continued to rush along his way. ‘I must not leave any trace of my movements. This horse can’t be ridden anymore, as it might lead people to track me.” Xu Yan, with this in mind, dismounted his horse. Glancing at the not-so-distant forest, he had a plan after a moment of contemplation. He immediately bent down and hoisted the horse onto his shoulders. Horse: ??? Xu Yan, carrying the horse, took large strides into the forest, taking a detour to erase his traces before heading for the small mountain village so as not to be tracked. It wasn’t until he passed through the Evil Spirit Forest that he let the horse down and got back on, rushing towards the small mountain village. Xu Yan had finally returned, bringing with him a large bundle of medicinal herbs. What made Li Xuan even happier was the giant tiger skin. Looking at its flashy colors, Li Xuan was almost sure that this was the tiger from the Evil Spirit Forest! The threat of the Evil Spirit Forest has finally been eliminated, and he has avenged his villagers who tragically lost their lives. "Master, I killed this red-eyed tiger in the Evil Spirit Forest without causing much disturbance.” Xu Yan respectfully said. "Good! Good! Great job!” Li Xuan was pleased and could not help but compliment, highly satisfied with Xu Yan’s task. "Master has finally acknowledged my performance. My bones have already transformed five times, and I am not far from forging golden bones. You also think the speed of my bone refining is quite good, don’t you?” Xu Yan was delighted to receive such praise. "It’s all due to Master’s excellent teachings!” Li Xuan held the tiger skin in his hand, liking it more the more he looked at it. This tiger skin was of great value, perfect to be kept as an heirloom! This silly disciple of his, his work was indeed reliable. Li Xuan thought to himself and encouraged Xu Yan. “Keep practicing, keep pondering, and you will succeed.” "Yes, master, I won’t let you down!” Xu Yan was excited beyond words. Seeing his excited appearance, Li Xuan sighed in his heart. This disciple of his was gullible. Just a little encouragement, and he was like a chicken pumped with blood. "Very good, your master believes in you!” Li Xuan nodded and then said, “The weeds in the vegetable garden have grown again; you should go and clear them.” Now that his silly disciple is back, it's time to clear out the piles of weeds in the vegetable garden. He will be taken care of so life can once again be leisurely and carefree. "Huh?” Xu Yan was taken aback. He just returned, and now he has to clear the weeds? With a serious face, Li Xuan said, “Your master has observed you are restless. Clearing the weeds will help to calm your mind, which will aid in your cultivation.” "Yes, Master, I understand!” Xu Yan understood after hearing this and felt a bit ashamed. “Master often teaches us to be calm and not arrogant. After killing a top-tier master with one punch, I’ve become quite anxious. "That’s wrong of me! "Master’s discerning eye noticed my restlessness, and their advice to clear the weeds to calm my mind and refine my bones more effectively is perfect!” So, Xu Yan, who had just come back, was assigned to clear the weeds. Li Xuan sighed and thought, This silly apprentice of his is easily fooled.