173: Chapter 173 Luo Ningshuang's Treat

"Since that is the case, let us begin!"

Chen Hu nodded at Ye Han.

The surrounding Fierce Tiger Gang members widened their eyes, anticipating the start of this battle.

Even the three deputy gang leaders put down their work and rushed over to watch the battle.

"Gale Slash!"

The next moment, Ye Han suddenly drew his sword, transforming into a gust of wind as he charged toward Chen Hu with a sweeping momentum.

Just as the gale approached.

A dazzling sword light appeared with extreme speed right before Chen Hu's brow.

At the same time, a sharp Sword Intent shot out, heading straight for Chen Hu's Sea of Consciousness.

"Second-level Sword Intent!"

Chen Hu instantly sensed the opponent's Sword Intent Realm.

The Saber Intent within his body vibrated slightly, shattering Ye Han's second-level Sword Qi.

As for him, his figure flashed and disappeared from where he stood.

And appeared behind Ye Han.

"Returning Wind Slash!"

With his sword strike missing, Ye Han immediately changed his move, stabbing toward his back with his sword.

Chen Hu disappeared again.

Appearing not far away.

"Northern Wind Slash!"

Ye Han once again activated his sword technique, attacking Chen Hu.

Chen Hu flashed away again, causing the opponent's attack to miss.

"Are you only capable of dodging?"

Ye Han roared in annoyance.

"You gave me ten thousand taels of silver after all. If I defeated you in one move, wouldn't that ten thousand taels of silver have been spent for nothing?" Chen Hu said with a smile.

But Chen Hu's words sounded particularly grating to Ye Han's ears: "That is unnecessary. You only need to fight me fair and square!"

"Then I will satisfy you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Hu vanished.

"Bang!"

The next moment, a figure flew backward, crashing down more than ten meters away.

It was Ye Han.

"Gang Leader is mighty!"

Seeing this scene, some gang members shouted excitedly.

"Gang Leader is mighty and domineering!"

Other gang members immediately followed suit.

"That is enough!"

Chen Hu raised a hand to stop them, then looked at Ye Han who was climbing up from the ground and asked: "Are you still going to fight?"

"Hmph, let's go!"

Ye Han's face was as cold as frost; he snorted coldly and turned to leave.

Seeing this, Chen Hu smiled indifferently and then announced: "I am happy today. As long as you are a member of the Fierce Tiger Gang, everyone will be awarded one tael of silver!"

Upon hearing this, the gang members present cheered.

After moving some distance away from the Fierce Tiger Gang.

Ye Han's pace paused slightly: "Uncle Mo, how strong do you think that Chen Hu is?"

Because he wanted to catch Chen Hu off guard.

As soon as he attacked, he used a Heaven-grade Martial Skill, and even used his trump card, the second-level Sword Intent.

Yet he could not do anything to Chen Hu, and was sent flying by a single punch.

If the opponent had not held back, he would surely have been severely injured.

"It is hard to say!"

Ye Mo shook his head: "When he fought you, he was completely in a playful mood and was not serious at all. Moreover, that guard named General Zhao Zilong beside him has a cultivation base higher than mine; he is at the Late-stage Refining Viscera.

It seems that Chen Hu's identity is not as simple as it appears on the surface!"

Ye Han frowned and nodded. Although he did not want to admit it, the facts were as such. At the same time, a bit of curiosity welled up in his heart: "There is no major Family surnamed Chen within Lingzhou. Which faction is behind this Chen Hu?"

"Only by investigating can we know!" Ye Mo said: "However, this Chen Hu is only twenty-one years old. Our Family has no grievances with him, so I still suggest not investigating.

Lest we investigate something, expose his background, and he holds a grudge!"

"That is true!"

Ye Han nodded in deep agreement: "In any case, I am certainly not the only one challenging him. After the next or the person after that fails the challenge, they will surely be unable to resist investigating his identity and background. When that time comes, the news will spread, and we will naturally be able to learn about his origins and background!"

Meanwhile.

Ayue, who was sent to Linjiang Prefecture by Manor Master Zhao Jiansheng, had already collected enough intelligence about Chen Hu.

According to the intelligence he collected.

Before the age of fourteen, this Chen Hu was a homeless child.

Then he wandered to Linjiang Prefecture and shamelessly pestered a minor leader of the Fierce Tiger Gang, Xu Gang, to be his boss.

In the few years he had been a member of the Fierce Tiger Gang.

Other than showing bravery and a willingness to fight, there was nothing particularly noteworthy about him.

More importantly, when Chen Hu first began to Cultivate, the talent detected was High-grade Mortal Body.

"A High-grade Mortal Body, how could he reach the Early Stage of the Marrow Refining Realm at twenty-one, and even defeat a Middle Stage Marrow Refining Realm expert?"

For this, Ayue felt very puzzled.

"Could it be that he obtained an incredible Opportunity?"

Just as Ayue was preparing to leave Linjiang Prefecture to return and report to the Villa Master, he suddenly heard some news.

Not long ago, Ye Han, who was ranked thirty-third on the hidden dragon ranking, went to the Fierce Tiger Gang to challenge Chen Hu and was defeated by Chen Hu in one move.

Upon hearing this, Ayue was slightly stunned.

The Family behind Ye Han is not simple; it is one of the Blood Refining Family in Lingzhou City.

Ye Han's Family also has Cultivation Technique and Martial Skill.

And Ye Han is also one of the direct descendants of the Ye Family.

That Chen Hu could defeat Ye Han in one move shows that he is not simple at all.

After recording this matter.

Ayue hurried away from Linjiang Prefecture and rushed back to Mingjian Villa at top speed.

Approaching noon.

Chen Hu was wondering where to go for a meal.

Suddenly, a Squad Leader from the Zhenwu Division came to visit.

Chen Hu ordered someone to bring him to the official office.

"Gang Leader Chen, this is an invitation letter sent to you by my Division Chief!"

"Good, thank you for the trouble!"

Chen Hu took the invitation letter: "Lord Squad Leader, thank you for your hard work. Why not stay for a cup of tea?"

"Gang Leader Chen, please do not belittle this humble one. You can just call me Squad Leader Wang. Calling me 'Lord' is something I cannot bear!" The Squad Leader said, feeling somewhat flattered.

"Alright then, Squad Leader Wang, how about staying for a cup of tea?" Chen Hu said with a smile.

"Gang Leader Chen, I still have to go back to report, so I will not disturb you any further!"

"Since Squad Leader Wang has matters to attend to, I will not force you to stay. This is a small tea fee; please do not refuse it!"

While speaking, Chen Hu took out 10 taels of silver and shoved them to the other party.

"This... how can I accept this!"

"It is fine, take it!"

"Then many thanks to Gang Leader Chen!" Squad Leader Wang said with gratitude. He was still young and had a strong desire to pursue strength and official rank.

Therefore, he invested all the salary issued by the Zhenwu Division into Cultivation.

Moreover, he was a direct Squad Leader under Luo Ningshuang.

Since Luo Ningshuang did not engage in corruption, he naturally did not dare to either.

Therefore, he lived a rather frugal life.

After seeing Squad Leader Wang out of the office.

Chen Hu opened the invitation letter.

He discovered that Luo Ningshuang had invited him to a banquet at Donglin Pavilion at noon.

Thus, Chen Hu tidied up a bit and took General Zhao Zilong toward Donglin Pavilion.

The name Donglin Pavilion sounded quite imposing.

But in reality, it was just an ordinary restaurant.

He arrived at a private room on the second floor.

Chen Hu raised his hand and knocked on the private room door, and Luo Ningshuang's voice came from inside: "Please enter!"

Chen Hu pushed the door open and entered, seeing Luo Ningshuang with white hair stand up from her chair: "Gang Leader Chen has arrived, please sit!"

"Lord Division Chief is too polite, let us sit together!"

Both parties sat down, and Luo Ningshuang poured a cup of tea and handed it to Chen Hu: "Gang Leader Chen, I am short on funds, so I can only treat you in this place. I hope you will not blame me!"

"Not at all!"

Chen Hu shook his head: "It is mainly because you are an honest official. Otherwise, with your status, you could easily rake in several million taels a year!"