Chapter 90

With Chu Li's dual assistance, Xue Ling quickly broke through the meridian opening and reached the Acupoint Breaking realm. The power of the Taiyin Decree was formidable, and even at the Acupoint Breaking realm, it was already quite strong, surpassing an Eighth Rank Guard.

During the day, besides practicing the Eight Forms of Taiyin, Xue Ling also chose a palm technique, the Profound Yin Palm, which was also a top martial art.

Top martial arts were powerful, but they were not easy to cultivate, requiring better insight. Xue Ling's insight was average, but with Chu Li's guidance and frequent sparring, her understanding was stimulated, and she progressed quickly.

Before reaching the Innate realm, Xue Ling could not fully unleash the power of the Profound Yin Palm, so she focused on its precision and subtlety. The palm carried a trace of cold poison, and once it made contact, the cold qi would invade and disrupt the opponent's yin and yang energies.

At the Innate realm, internal energy could be transmitted through objects, which was when the Profound Yin Palm truly revealed its power.

When combined with the Taiyin Decree, the Profound Yin Palm was extremely cold and powerful. Even those slightly stronger than her might not be able to withstand it, and only those who had cultivated the most yang and hard internal arts could resist it.

Chu Li was determined to cultivate her, so he did not let her have it easy. After breakfast, he would start training her an hour later, sparring with her using the Profound Yin Palm. Chu Li used various martial arts to challenge her.

He had many top martial arts in his mind, and he would practice them one by one. Even though they were not yet proficient, their power was greatly reduced, but Xue Ling still could not block them, getting hit by punches, kicked, stabbed by sword tips, or slashed by swords.

Even though the swords and knives were made of wood, they still hurt when they hit her. Chu Li hardened his heart and did not lighten his strikes. Getting hit by a sword would cause pain for half a day, stimulating her potential.

Xue Ling gritted her teeth and persisted. She had a strong determination to cultivate supreme martial arts and deal with martial arts experts. She had been practicing alone with little progress, and her confidence was lost, leaving only her determination to support her.

Now, with Chu Li's dedicated guidance, she knew this was a rare opportunity. No matter how much she suffered, she had to seize the chance and train hard.

The Taiyin Decree advanced rapidly, making her meridians more resilient and her internal energy flow smoother and faster. Her understanding of the Profound Yin Palm's subtleties deepened, and she felt like she was being reborn every day.

Despite the unbearable pain, she trained hard every day.

Chu Li looked at her with new respect, thinking she would give up after a few days, but she became even more determined, a true training fanatic.

A month passed quickly. Chu Li guessed that the second miss should be setting out soon, though he did not know the exact time, but he estimated it would not be long.

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Yunzhou City, Jingyun Gang

The Xu family mansion was shrouded in sorrow and gloom.

Protector Xu Anyu and Zheng Gongming sat in the hall, silent and tense.

"Bang!" The hall door was flung open, and Hu Hai, the head of the Thunder Hall, strode in. His large and robust body moved with agility as he plopped down into the armchair, making it creak.

"Damn it!" Hu Hai gritted his teeth. "It must have been the Qitian Gang!"

"Hu Hall Master, what's the point of saying that now?" Xu Anyu shot him an irritated look.

Xu Anyu, though young, usually did not dare to be so rude to Hu Hai. But now, with a chest full of frustration, he was quick to anger.

Hu Hai glared at him and huffed, "Isn't it because you're useless!"

Xu Anyu gritted his teeth and remained silent.

Zheng Gongming's handsome face was dark as he stroked his beard and sighed, "We did fail to stop them!"

"Was it just one person?" Hu Hai asked, "Really just one?"

"Yes, this person's movements were incredibly fast, and his palm technique was extremely strange!" Zheng Gongming stroked his beard and frowned, "I've never heard of such a palm technique, with internal energy like fire."

He recalled the scene: a blue figure shot towards him, and in a hurry, he struck out with his palm. The opponent's palm force surged in like lava, burning his meridians instantly. His internal energy could not resist it, and it rampaged through his body, injuring him in an instant.

In a blink, this figure broke through their defenses, struck the back of the gang leader with a palm, and the leader immediately fell unconscious, not waking up even after taking various potent medicines.

He was very worried. With such a high-level expert entering Dengyun City, no one could stop them. Whichever gang got such an expert would pose a great threat, and Jingyun Gang's dominant position would be in jeopardy.

Hu Hai frowned, "Strange, where did such an expert come from?"

Xu Anyu said, "Such an expert cannot be unknown; he must be a famous one."

"Alas..." Hu Hai sighed, "I don't know if the leader can get through this. Our Jingyun Gang is truly unfortunate!"

"Alas..." Zheng Gongming stroked his beard and shook his head, his face grim.

They took turns treating the leader's injuries, using internal energy to suppress the boiling internal energy. They could only suppress it, not eliminate it, and the injuries worsened. If this continued, the leader would likely die.

Xu Anyu frowned, "Unfortunately, we can't find the young master!"

"Only the leader knows how to contact the young master!" Zheng Gongming shook his head.

"The top priority is to find a way to wake the leader, even for a short while!" Hu Hai frowned, "Otherwise, our Jingyun Gang is finished!"

He felt that only the young master could possibly stop that person. Otherwise, even if the leader recovered, they would still fall to that person's hands!

"I have a method," Zheng Gongming pondered, "but it will harm the young lady's injuries. I'm afraid..."

"Use your method!... It's now or never, Old Zheng, just do it!" Hu Hai interrupted, "We must fight for survival, hurry up!"

Xu Anyu stared at Zheng Gongming, "Protector Zheng, will it...?"

"I can't guarantee it," Zheng Gongming sighed.

"I'll take full responsibility!" Hu Hai declared loudly, "Even if the leader is awake, he would agree with my decision. Hurry up, Old Zheng!"

"...Alright," Zheng Gongming slowly nodded.

The three entered the bedroom, where Yue'er was sitting by the bed. Chen Siyu lay quietly, her face pale and calm, her cheeks flushed, and her breathing rapid, her chest heaving.

Yue'er watched her anxiously and worriedly, frequently cooling a warm towel in water and placing it on her forehead.

Chen Siyu's breath was hot like a fire.

Hu Hai said, "Miss Yue'er, we're trying to wake the leader!"

"Understood," Yue'er stood up and moved aside.

Hu Hai looked at Zheng Gongming, "Old Zheng!"

Zheng Gongming hesitated for a moment and slowly said, "At this point, we have no choice but to use this method!"

He stood by the bed, adjusted his breathing for a moment, and then slowly pressed his index finger on Chen Siyu's forehead, remaining still.

Everyone in the room watched with wide eyes, holding their breath, afraid to make a sound.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Zheng Gongming's face turned pale as he released his hand and staggered back. Xu Anyu quickly supported him.

Hu Hai asked anxiously, "Old Zheng, did it work?"

"The leader will wake up soon," Zheng Gongming forced a smile, "but the time of consciousness will be short, and the injuries will worsen rapidly. He won't last long."

"Understood, understood," Hu Hai said hurriedly, "The leader will have a plan!"

Suddenly, a soft moan came from Chen Siyu's lips, and she slowly opened her eyes, looking at everyone with a dazed expression.

They gathered around the bed, watching her nervously.

"Miss, you're awake!" Yue'er was overjoyed and cried.

Chen Siyu frowned slightly, looked at her, and then at Hu Hai, Zheng Gongming, and Xu Anyu, "Hall Master Hu, Protector Zheng, Protector Xu, I'm injured?"

"Leader, your injuries are severe. Can the young master treat them?"

"Who is that person?"

"We haven't found out," Hu Hai shook his head in shame, "It's as if he sprang from a stone, with no information. We couldn't stop him. If it happens again..."

He smiled bitterly, "We can only ask the young master to take action!"

"Understood," Chen Siyu nodded lightly, "Yue'er."

"Miss!" Yue'er wiped away her tears.

"Jewelry box," Chen Siyu's voice was weak but clear.

"Understood, Miss." Yue'er quickly got up and brought a purple sandalwood box, intricately carved and elegant.

"Protector Xu!"

"Here! Leader?" Xu Anyu responded quickly.

Chen Siyu said, "In the jewelry box is a silver bracelet with the young master's address. Take the bracelet to see the young master, and leave the rest to him."

"Understood, Leader!" Xu Anyu nodded and looked at Yue'er.

Yue'er opened the jewelry box and took out a pair of silver bracelets, handing them to him.

Chen Siyu looked at Hu Hai and Zheng Gongming, "Hall Master Hu, Protector Zheng, when the young master returns, follow his instructions."

"Understood, Leader," the two said solemnly.

Chen Siyu smiled slightly and closed her eyes, falling back into a coma.

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