Chapter 99

"Senior, you misunderstood. It's probably that the other party wasn't serious and didn't want to tangle with me," Wei He replied, "To be honest, I also practice leg techniques, so I can reduce the force in terms of speed."

"Leg techniques?"

Before the words had even finished, You Zhuang suddenly lunged forward, his hand like a bird's sharp beak, viciously pecking at Wei He's right shoulder.

Wei He was well-prepared, using the Return Mountain Fist and Covering Rain Seal to meet the punch head-on.

Unexpectedly, the other party's hand changed direction easily, accelerating suddenly from another angle.

This acceleration was too fast, far exceeding the speed of a Three-Blood warrior, and even the afterimage was invisible.

Whoosh.

You Zhuang's right hand hung in front of Wei He's left shoulder, motionless.

"Good. Your qi and blood are indeed much stronger than others, and your reaction is fast," he nodded in evaluation.

"However, next time, remember not to fight head-on. If Xiao Heng is determined to kill you, you will die within ten moves."

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior." Wei He nodded, but he was sweating profusely.

If the other party had really attacked just now, he would have been severely injured, if not dead.

You Zhuang's strength was extremely strong, at the very least, he was at the Entry-Force level, far surpassing Xiao Heng, with unfathomable depth.

Even if he added the Five Ridge Palm's qi and blood burst, it would be useless; the gap was too large.

Without reaching the Entry-Force level, one cannot cover the entire body with force, and even a slight touch can cause injury, and a bump can lead to severe damage.

"Not really guidance. You are already strong at the Three-Blood level, but practicing too many techniques makes it difficult to break through. You should know that Blood Seal cannot be resolved," You Zhuang shook his head slightly.

"However, your practical skills are good. Are you interested in joining the You family? The eldest son is widely recruiting talented people. If you join, your monthly income from the Sky Seal Gate's Green Line will at least double compared to now."

"Thank you, but Wei has some miscellaneous affairs to deal with, so..." Wei He knew the rules of these clans when recruiting guests, often requiring a contract for several years. Although the benefits were excellent, they were good for those with little potential.

He didn't plan to be a Three-Blood warrior for life.

"No problem. If you are interested, you can come to the You family and have the gatekeeper inform me. The eldest son, You Rong, is always keen on making friends with capable people. Brother Wei, you are fearless in crisis and strong in practical skills, not an ordinary person," You Zhuang said seriously.

"Thank you." Wei He nodded.

He noticed Wang Chong, who, upon hearing his conversation with You Zhuang, showed a hint of envy on his face.

It seemed that either the conditions offered were very good, or the You family treated people well, with a good reputation, hence the reaction.

The You family members did not stay long and quickly left.

Next, the town's chief constable, Wang Yuanling, arrived.

Wei He briefly explained the specific events and then left with Wang Chong to treat their injuries.

Wang Yuanling, though an Entry-Force martial artist, was cautious and never took risks. In such situations, he always made a big fuss but did little.

After a loud scolding, the town's chief constable hurriedly left, seemingly afraid of being implicated in such a case.

He was good at making money, but when it came to cases involving desperados, even a Three-Blood criminal, he would leave it to his subordinates, let alone an Entry-Force martial artist like a human-faced tiger.

The chief constable had been in this position for many years, having long mastered the essence. He had long passed the age of enthusiasm, and at his age, making money and enjoying life was the priority.

Wei He and the others returned from the crime scene to the official healing point, the Baohetang, passing through three different streets.

They were the You Mountain Road, Qu Mountain Road, and Fengtu Road.

Among the three streets, the middle Qu Mountain Road was adjacent to a row of black-roofed boats docked along the Xuan Water River.

The roadside was filled with a large number of black-roofed boats, covering half of the river surface, stretching endlessly.

At this moment, inside one of the black-roofed boats.

"That little constable killed my man, but he could block me for over ten moves, showing good strength," a man in gray clothing said, sitting cross-legged in the cabin, his voice low.

Opposite him, a slightly hunched figure sat.

Hearing this, the figure shook its head slightly.

"What do you plan to do?"

"Since I didn't kill him just now, I'll kill him on the way back." The gray-clothed man raised his head, revealing a face full of gloom and coldness. He had a light red, coin-sized birthmark on his right cheekbone, clearly visible.

It was none other than the human-faced tiger Xiao Heng, who had just been captured by the You family.

"That little constable uses the Sky Seal Gate's martial arts. He's only at the Three-Blood level, with average finger strength, but he also practices leg techniques, making his movements, speed, and reaction very fast. I've figured it out; next time, he will die within ten moves."

"That little constable is a minor issue. You Zhuang has appeared; be careful not to run into him," the hunched figure warned in a deep voice.

"No problem. If I can't kill the one who killed my man, can I not even handle a little constable?" The human-faced tiger Xiao Heng said coldly. He was always the type to seek revenge for the slightest offense, and he wouldn't let even the minor constables off, let alone someone like Wei He who obstructed his goals.

"Alright, they're here. Kill them quickly and leave, don't linger."

"Understood."

"Remember, don't cause any more trouble."

The voice quickly faded. Soon, a black shadow silently leaped out of the boat and disappeared into the distance on the river, into another black-roofed boat.

At this moment, on the shore.

Yang Xue supported Wang Chong, and the three of them slowly walked along the sidewalk.

Night was falling, and the three of them walked at a steady pace, holding lanterns.

At the black-roofed boat dock, some boat owners were busy tying up their boats to prevent them from being washed away by the river.

Lanterns were lit on some boats, their pale yellow light dotting the river, creating a serene atmosphere.

Some shops on this street were open, mainly for the night market.

Xuanjing City had no curfew, and the night was when the city was truly bustling.

Some vendors selling grilled food were setting up stalls and simple grilling equipment along the riverbank.

The smell of grilled fish and shrimp, marinated with various sauces and spices, slowly wafted through the air, making the three of them salivate.

"Do you want to eat something?" Wang Chong looked at Wei He and Yang Xue.

"Aren't you going to treat your injuries first?" Wei He was surprised.

"It's not a big deal; I know my own injuries!" Wang Chong waved his hand, saying confidently.

"I don't like fish," Wei He shook his head.

"Grilled fish is fine, no bones, don't worry!" Wang Chong persuaded, pulling the two of them towards a barbecue stall by the black-roofed boats.

It was the area where the human-faced tiger Xiao Heng was hiding.

Wei He and Yang Xue didn't like fish, but they were dragged over by Wang Chong, who insisted on eating.

"Wait!" Suddenly, Wei He stopped. "Something's not right!"

He frowned and sniffed carefully.

"What?" Wang Chong and Yang Xue looked at him in confusion.

"Do you smell something?"

"What smell?" Wang Chong looked around, puzzled. "The smell of food?"

"Nothing special? Master Wei, did you bump your nose just now?" Yang Xue also looked around, unable to detect any unusual smell.

"No, not that."

Wei He frowned. "Don't you think the fish is too fragrant? Spices are usually expensive; they wouldn't lose money by using so much, right?"

"Oh, that? Don't worry, they all have their secret recipes. If it's not fragrant, who would buy it? Why not just buy some fish and grill it at home?" Wang Chong laughed.

"That's true." Wei He understood.

The three of them approached a grilled fish stall.

"Boss, three grilled fish, one pound of grilled shrimp, and three servings of dipping sauce!" Wang Chong ordered confidently.

The boss was a bald middle-aged man, wearing an apron, with a humble smile on his face. He loudly acknowledged the order and quickly grabbed three fish from a bucket, preparing to gut them.

"Wait." Wei He suddenly spoke.

"What?" Wang Chong and Yang Xue looked at him again.

"I don't want the scales on mine!" Wei He said firmly.

"Oh, I thought it was something serious. Don't be so jumpy, okay?" Wang Chong said irritably.

"Master Wei, can you please state your preferences clearly?" Yang Xue was also a bit annoyed.

"Alright." Wei He nodded. "Boss, make mine extra spicy!"

"Sure thing." The barbecue stall boss, having just opened for the night, was energetic and quickly responded.

Soon, a strong, spicy aroma filled the air.

"Really fragrant," Wang Chong shook his head, taking a deep breath, feeling refreshed.

"Fragrant? It should be." Wei He said mysteriously.

"!???" Wang Chong was puzzled, not understanding what he meant.

He then saw Yang Xue collapse to the ground.

"Move!"

Suddenly, a gray figure leaped out from one of the black-roofed boats.

The figure rushed straight at Wei He, his foot landing on the stone slab by the shore, sending stone chips flying, like a giant python rising into the air.

However, as soon as he landed, he realized that Wang Chong, who should have responded, was now red-faced, unable to move, supporting the barbecue table.

The other constable was also on the ground, and even the barbecue stall boss had collapsed, unconscious.

Wei He stood with his hands behind his back, calmly watching him, as if he had been waiting for a long time.

"What did you do!?" The gray figure revealed his face, which was none other than the human-faced tiger Xiao Heng, who had just escaped.

"Nothing much, just used over twenty types of sedatives to knock out Brother Wang. It seems the effectiveness of the powder is getting worse," Wei He sighed slightly.

Using so many sedatives had left him somewhat exhausted. After all, he had to do it without Wang Chong noticing, which was not an easy task.

"You knew?" The human-faced tiger was surprised.

"No, I just tried it out," Wei He said.

"..." The human-faced tiger felt his intelligence being insulted by the other's calm gaze.

"Alright, actually, I suspected something was wrong," Wei He admitted, seeing his expression. "He was so eager to eat barbecue even after being seriously injured. How could he not resist for a bit? At first, I just suspected, so I used a few sedatives, all of the slow-acting type. If nothing happened, I would secretly give them the antidote.

But as things got more suspicious, I increased the dosage and the variety."

"Aren't you afraid of getting the wrong person?!" The human-faced tiger was both shocked and angry.

"Not really. They're just sedatives. If it goes wrong, I'll apologize and make amends," Wei He said calmly.

"You..." The human-faced tiger had never encountered such a ruthless person. The thought of such a person as an enemy made him realize the potential for endless trouble if not dealt with immediately.

Without a word, he took a step forward.

But as soon as he moved, he felt a slight dizziness and stopped.

The sedatives were so powerful that even he almost fell victim.