Chapter 15: Killing a Tiger with Bare Hands, the Richest Man in Donghe County

Roar!

In the Evil Forest, a tiger's roar echoed.

Xu Yan had already pounced on the Red-Eyed Tiger, his blood and qi surging, his strength exploding as he delivered a powerful punch to the tiger's head.

Bang!

The Red-Eyed Tiger, just about to stand up and unleash its fury, was dazed by the punch, its limbs weakening, and it collapsed back down.

Roar!

The Red-Eyed Tiger, enraged, roared and shook its head, trying to roll over and throw Xu Yan off. Its claws were poised to strike.

Xu Yan, having landed a successful hit, naturally didn't stop there. He grabbed the back of the tiger's neck with one hand and delivered another punch to its head.

Once again, the Red-Eyed Tiger was forced to the ground.

"The Red-Eyed Tiger is truly the king of tigers, taking two of my punches and still struggling!"

Xu Yan was astonished.

After all, although he hadn't tempered his bones to the golden stage, he had surpassed the limits of the bronze stage, his physical strength being so formidable that even blades and swords could hardly harm him.

With his blood and qi surging, shattering stones and breaking boulders was effortless.

Such a terrifying punch, yet it didn't kill the Red-Eyed Tiger, showing just how powerful it was.

"Die!"

Xu Yan delivered another punch to the tiger's head.

Boom!

This punch drove the Red-Eyed Tiger's head into the ground!

The tiger's limbs clawed at the earth, trying to struggle up, its tail sweeping around with a loud slapping sound. The force was so strong that an ordinary person would likely be unable to get up for a long time if hit.

"So tough?"

Xu Yan roared, his blood and qi surging to their limit. He felt a surge of energy wrap around his fist, making it visibly larger.

"Die!"

This punch struck the back of the Red-Eyed Tiger's neck.

Crack!

A crack was heard, the sound of bones breaking.

Roar!

The Red-Eyed Tiger let out a painful roar, its head falling into the dirt, unable to lift itself. Its limbs twitched, seemingly losing strength.

Xu Yan's punch had broken the tiger's neck!

"Is it dead now?"

Although he had only thrown a few punches, each one had been powered by his surging blood and qi, especially the last one, which had reached its peak.

Xu Yan wiped the sweat from his forehead, breathing heavily as he climbed off the tiger.

The Red-Eyed Tiger let out a low growl, its body twitching, clearly on the verge of death.

"I, with bare hands, killed the king of tigers!"

Xu Yan raised his fists, his eyes burning with fervor.

He felt he hadn't even exhausted his strength.

"The king of tigers is nothing more than this!"

"This is true martial arts. I haven't even entered the realm of martial arts and already have such power. Once I do, how much stronger will I be?"

"Could I shatter a beast like the Red-Eyed Tiger with a single punch?"

At this moment, Xu Yan's resolve in martial arts grew even stronger, his eyes burning with passion and longing.

He picked up his sword, hung it at his waist, and, with the Red-Eyed Tiger now dead, he hoisted it onto his shoulder and strode away.

"I'll go to the town to process it, then hurry back to Donghe County to have the pharmacist prepare the precious medicine to enhance its nourishing power!"

Xu Yan's face was filled with excitement. He was determined to temper his bones to the golden stage, to rival the great heroes of old, and not to disappoint his master!

...

Donghe County, one of the twenty-six counties of the State of Qi.

If there was one thing that the people of Donghe County, from the nobles to the commoners, even the beggars on the street, talked about the most, it was the eldest son of the richest family in Donghe County, the Xu family. Everyone knew that the eldest son of the richest family was a martial arts fanatic.

Not only a martial arts fanatic, but also a bit of a fool.

After reading stories and biographies, he firmly believed that there were hidden masters in the world, and he set out to find a master to learn true martial arts.

Some bold individuals pretended to be masters to deceive him, but they were eventually exposed and beaten, and sent to prison. Over time, no one dared to pretend to be a master to deceive him anymore.

However, the eldest son of the richest family was not content and began wandering around, saying he was looking for a master to learn supreme martial arts.

Last month, the eldest son of the richest family was jilted.

It caused a sensation in the entire city, with many people mocking him, thinking that the engagement was well broken off.

The woman was not from an ordinary family but the daughter of General Jiang Pingshan of Donghe County. For the Xu family, this was actually a match above their station.

The engagement was arranged by Xu Yan's grandfather and the General of Donghe County.

Speaking of the legendary figures of Donghe County, the richest man, Xu Junhe, was definitely on the list. Born into an ordinary family, he had exceptional business acumen. What was most incredible was that he married the daughter of the former governor of Donghe County, who is now the Minister of Personnel, Guo Rongshan.

It was this relationship, combined with Xu Junhe's business skills, that quickly made him the richest man in Donghe County.

However, his only son was not up to the task.

Not only did he lack business acumen, but his mind was filled with martial arts, and he couldn't even maintain the engagement with the General's family.

It was rumored that when the daughter of the General's family came to break the engagement, the eldest son of the Xu family made a bold statement, saying that one day he would make the daughter of the General's family regret and find it impossible to marry him.

This statement became a laughingstock in Donghe County.

For a mere merchant family, it was a great fortune to be able to marry into the General's family, and yet he dared to say that the General's family would find it impossible to marry him?

If it weren't for the relationship with Minister of Personnel Guo Rongshan, this statement would have led to the General's family coming to destroy the Xu family.

It was because of this relationship that Xu Junhe, with heavy gifts, went to apologize, which calmed the anger of General Jiang Pingshan.

A horse-drawn cart was traveling down the main street of the eastern city, drawing many curious glances.

The cargo on the cart was wrapped in a burlap sack, making it impossible to see what was inside. The people on the street were more interested in the young driver.

"Xu Junhe is quite a figure, but how did he end up with such a son?"

"The Xu family's vast wealth will have no successor."

"Who knows? Xu Junhe is still young. If his son doesn't work out, maybe his grandson will."

"If he had married the daughter of the General's family, it would have been different. Now, who knows?"

The people on the street were buzzing with discussion.

Some were sighing, some were gloating, and some were disdainful.

Xu Yan paid no attention to these comments. He had heard them for a long time. In the past, they might have made him angry, but now he dismissed them.

A bunch of narrow-minded people.

How could they understand the vastness of the world and the power of martial arts?

When I achieve great martial arts, not only will these mere merchants and commoners be nothing to me, but even the emperor will be beneath my notice!

Is the daughter of the General's family so impressive?

When I achieve great martial arts, even a princess will be nothing to me!

I said I would make her find it impossible to marry me, and I will!

At this moment, Xu Yan's eyes were proud and his gaze determined. He believed that this day would come soon.

The Red-Eyed Tiger, the king of tigers, would be enough to help him quickly temper his bones to the golden stage.

To rival the great heroes of old!

The residence of the richest man in Donghe County, the Xu family, was located on the main street of the eastern city, near the county government. It was a luxurious mansion.

The family had no fewer than a hundred servants and guards.

Among the guards were many martial arts experts who could leap over walls and shatter stones.

At this moment, in the inner courtyard of the Xu family, the lady of the house, the daughter of the current Minister of Personnel, and Xu Yan's mother, was worried. Her foolish son had been missing for a month...

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