Chapter 6

Stepping out, a surge of strength naturally welled up within him. This thread of strength was not powerful, but it instantly took effect on his thigh, causing the muscles there to suddenly tighten as if they contained a thousand pounds of force. At the same time, his knees bent slightly, and his calves swung forcefully. The events that unfolded in this brief moment seemed to be described with a thousand words, yet they also seemed to be just a simple and unremarkable leap.

Then, Yu Linghe's body nimbly escaped from under the big man's hand.

"Huh, this kid is slippery," one of the big men exclaimed in surprise, saying, "Big brother, you block that side. No matter what, we can't let him escape today."

The two men shouted and took large strides, chasing after Yu Linghe closely.

Their eyes gleamed with greed, as if Yu Linghe himself was a treasure that made their mouths water.

Under normal circumstances, two strong men could easily catch a half-grown boy. However, at this moment, something astonishing was happening to Yu Linghe.

He curled his body, his eyes darting around like a lively little mouse.

No matter what the two men did, he could easily make a pre-judgment, even sensing their next move in advance. Just as they were about to reach out and lift their feet, Yu Linghe had already dodged away first.

Not only that, but a stream of heat continuously flowed within Yu Linghe's body. This heat rose from an unknown place inside him, spreading to every corner of his body. Wherever the heat flowed, his strength, reaction speed, and agility would instantly reach a peak.

Sometimes, the moment the two men reached out to grab him, Yu Linghe's body had already completed three or four changes in direction, but the other party still reached out in a daze. After a while, even if Yu Linghe had no experience in combat, he understood a truth: even if the other party's speed doubled, it would not pose any threat to him.

Yu Linghe's eyes sparkled with joy. In his previous life and in the past days of this body, he had never experienced such a feeling. But at this moment, he thoroughly understood the meaning of being superhuman.

This far superior reaction ability made his confidence instantly swell.

"Don't run, you little brat!" The two men were more and more alarmed as they chased. This kid was not tall, but he was as slippery as a fish. Despite their combined efforts, they could not catch him.

This was not some deep mountain or old forest. If they were seen by someone, it would not be good for them.

Yu Linghe's expression hardened. His body, which was as nimble as a mouse, suddenly stood still, his eyes shining as he looked at the other side.

After experiencing the thrill of his superior speed, he felt a surge of courage. He clenched his fists, feeling the endless strength surging from his body, and his eyes seemed to brighten with a certain desire.

The two men panted and stopped. Seeing that Yu Linghe was no longer running around, they were all delighted. The leader roared, "Second, block his way, I'll take care of it." With his roar, a huge fist immediately smashed down on the half-grown boy.

The leader originally planned to catch Yu Linghe and leave quickly. However, after being toyed with by this half-grown boy for a while, he felt extremely frustrated. Now, he was determined to give this kid a good beating first.

The second man was stunned for a moment. He was puzzled and distressed, wondering how he could block the kid's way. He prayed that the kid would not run around again, otherwise, the two of them would be tortured to death by this kid.

As if hearing their prayers, this time Yu Linghe did not run. His slightly thin body crouched down, assuming a steady horse stance. Then, he twisted his waist, swung his fist, and punched straight at the chest.

The second man's eyes lit up, and he was delighted.

Wanting to compete in strength with the leader was truly foolish. However, in the next moment, the surprise on his face froze, replaced by a look of disbelief.

"Boom..."

One big and one small, one as large as a vinegar jar, the other delicate and weak, these two completely disproportionate fists collided fiercely.

Then, a voice of extreme pain erupted from the leader's mouth. His vinegar jar-sized fist suddenly cracked, blood splattered from the tiger's mouth and between his fingers, and his hand deformed due to the inability to withstand the immense force.

With this punch, not only was the leader's fist knocked away by Yu Linghe's weak fist, but the small fist continued its momentum, striking straight into his shoulder.

The leader's cry abruptly stopped, and his body flew into the air like a kite with a broken string. After rolling in mid-air, he flew several meters and fell heavily to the ground.

With a light "slap," the man who had been so imposing and wanted to catch Yu Linghe fainted, and his hand was spread out irregularly, the degree of wrist bending was shocking, as if it had lost its bone support and turned into a pile of mud.

Just one glance, and anyone could tell that his hand was completely ruined.

With this light sound, the three people on the scene were all stunned.

The leader naturally fainted, while Yu Linghe and the second man were shocked by this sudden change.

Although Yu Linghe had injured someone, he never expected that this casual strike would have such great power. Not only did it easily knock away the other party's fist, but it also sent the person flying with one punch.

This kind of change, even if experienced firsthand, gave him a dreamlike feeling.

However, he was a person who had died and come back to life, and his ability to accept strange things far exceeded that of ordinary people. After a brief moment of shock, he immediately recovered. Turning around, he clenched his fist in front of his chest and said, "Hey, do you still want to fight?"

The second man's body trembled, his eyes filled with fear as he looked at Yu Linghe. At this moment, this half-grown boy no longer looked like a lamb to be slaughtered, but rather like a demon with two legs, grinning at him.

"Clack." His teeth chattered, and he said timidly, "Mr. Yu, we are blind and have offended you."

Yu Linghe sneered and said, "I still have the same question, where did you find out that I have the Star Marrow Pill?"

"Star Marrow Pill..." The second man suddenly looked up, exclaiming, "You, you have already taken the Star Marrow Pill and comprehended the Star Force?"

His face was filled with unimaginable horror. Taking the Star Marrow Pill could indeed broaden the meridians and lead to the comprehension of Star Force.

However, this always required an adaptation process.

Taking it one day and comprehending Star Force the next?

This was a legend, not something that should happen in real life. At this moment, the second man truly felt a sense of despair.

Yu Linghe waved his small fist, dissatisfied, and said, "Do you want to say or not?" He pointed to the leader lying on the ground, motionless, pale-faced, and barely breathing, and said, "Do you want to be like him?"

The second man was frightened and shook his head, saying in a crying voice, "Mr. Yu, spare my life. We were also incited by others, and we lost our minds..."

Yu Linghe glared, angry, and said, "Who incited you?"

The second man was frightened and shuddered, saying subconsciously, "It was the third steward of the Mao family. He said that Miss Yu had obtained the Star Marrow Pill and planned to take it after you rested."

He spilled all the details like beans, explaining that the two of them were ruffians in the city. One was called Lai Da, and the other was called Lai Er. They had been notorious for their bullying over the years. However, this reputation was based on dealing with ordinary people. Once they encountered a Star Force cultivator, they were as helpless as chickens and dogs.

Yu Linghe grunted angrily, realizing that the Mao family was meddling again. He pondered whether he could use this incident to cause a big commotion. However, he suddenly heard a strange sound. Although it was extremely light, it could not escape his ears.

"Who?" Yu Linghe suddenly turned, his eyes like lightning, staring in that direction.

At this moment, he was full of confidence. No matter who came out from the shadows, he was ready to fight.

A slightly hobbled figure indeed walked out from there, but upon seeing this person, Yu Linghe's face fell.

"Uncle Fu, why are you here?"

Uncle Fu slowly approached Yu Linghe, his obviously dim eyes staring at him for a long time until Yu Linghe's hair stood on end. Then, he sighed and said, "Ah, Mr. Yu. Young Master heard that Miss Yu was invited by the city lord, so he sent this old servant to take care of you."

Yu Linghe blinked, feeling curious.

Although Uncle Fu was very old, his eyesight should not be so poor. There was a half-dead man lying on the ground, and a masked man standing nearby. Could he not see them?

Uncle Fu held Yu Linghe's hand and said, "Mr. Yu, come back with me. This old servant will cook for you."

Yu Linghe glanced at the terrified Lai Er, hesitated for a moment, and then followed Uncle Fu.

Before long, Uncle Fu brought him back home. The old man slapped his forehead and said, "Oh, this old servant forgot to bring rice. Please wait a moment, Mr. Yu."

Watching Uncle Fu wobble away, Yu Linghe was stunned for a while. He opened the rice jar at home and saw that it was almost overflowing with white rice.

Looking up, he saw that the direction Uncle Fu went was not toward the Shen family.

For some reason, a chill ran through Yu Linghe's heart, making him shiver involuntarily.

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