46: Treatment

Zheng Yuncheng, Senior Brother Zheng, such a high value probably means he's already reached the Late Blood Refinement Stage, and is only a step away from the Tongmai Stage. If he successfully breaks through, he will become a Tongmai Stage Martial Master!

Han Yi had tested before that as long as the value exceeded 100, it meant the strength level of the Tongmai Stage.

"The pressure is immense, even a random Inner Sect Disciple is stronger than me..." Han Yi had this thought, and he imperceptibly pursed his lips.

Of course, except for Senior Brother Pan, who is currently addicted to visiting the 'Drunken Immortal Pavilion', his strength being able to maintain at the Mid Bone Refinement Stage has already greatly surprised Han Yi.

"Junior Brother Han, let me explain the situation," Pan Sheng took the initiative to stand up and said, "Senior Brother Zheng is an elite Disciple of our Crimson Flame Sect. He will soon go into seclusion to Cultivate and break through to the Tongmai Stage, which is why..."

Creak

The private room door opened again.

"Honored guest, all your dishes have been served!"

The waiter placed a few bowls and dishes on the table, bowed slightly, and spoke.

"How can we have dishes without wine?"

"Go get a bottle of good wine!"

Huh?

After hearing Han Yi's words, Pan Sheng's brow furrowed slightly, and he tugged at Han Yi's sleeve.

You should know that wine is more expensive than food. A bottle of good wine might be worth the price of this entire table of dishes!

The prices of the dishes at the 'Fu Lin Restaurant' we chose weren't expensive, but if you added wine, the price would be considerable.

However, Han Yi thought that he wasn't particularly short on money now. A feast isn't complete without wine and food, and serving only dishes was indeed a breach of etiquette. If it were just him and Pan Sheng, it wouldn't matter.

But Zheng Yuncheng was specifically invited by Pan Sheng for the matter of giving Han Yi a registered position. If it got out later, it wouldn't sound good!

Han Yi's lips moved, and he mouthed 'Martial Alliance' to Pan Sheng.

Pan Sheng seemed to understand something, and stopped dwelling on it, continuing, "Senior Brother Zheng is currently registered with several small forces. After going into seclusion, he probably won't have the time to manage them all, which is why he plans to find a few trustworthy Senior and Junior Brothers to help with the registration."

"Some of the forces I'm registered with each have a few places in Changning Ward and Changle Ward."

"Among these, some have good benefits, and some have poor conditions."

"Junior Brother Han, to be honest with you, before meeting you today, I also met with several Senior and Junior Brothers from our Sect. Naturally, only those with strong abilities can choose contracts with good benefits."

"Junior Brother Han, can you understand what I'm saying?"

Han Yi instantly understood. Although Pan Sheng and Zheng Yuncheng had mentioned his cultivation level, he hadn't truly become an Inner Sect Disciple yet, nor did he have any convincing battle achievements.

This Zheng Yuncheng wanted to see if his strength was truly as formidable as Pan Sheng had said!

"The strength of the Lianxue Stage is a bit frightening if exposed. I'll just show off a bit..."

Han Yi didn't think too much about it. He casually picked up a white-shelled salted duck egg from the table.

He slightly stimulated his vital energy. It didn't look like Han Yi used much force, he just lightly touched the outer shell of the duck egg with his finger bone.

The surface of the duck egg shell was perfectly intact, without a single scratch.

"Could this be?"

When Pan Sheng first saw Han Yi's action, he was a bit confused.

But suddenly, he thought of something. His lips parted slightly, and he murmured to himself, "It can't be the Late Bone Refinement Stage, can it...?"

Impossible, absolutely impossible. Didn't Junior Brother Han just break through to the Mid Bone Refinement Stage?

Afterwards, Han Yi handed the white-shelled duck egg to Zheng Yuncheng, gesturing for him to open it.

Zheng Yuncheng casually peeled off a piece of the eggshell, only to find that the egg white, yolk, and oil inside had already been permeated by Han Yi's force, mixed together like mud, and flowed out.

"Bone force penetration, Late Bone Refinement Stage?"

The muscles at the corner of Pan Sheng's mouth twitched slightly, and he asked in surprise, "Junior Brother Han, when did you break through to the Late Bone Refinement Stage?"

A Martial Artist at the Late Bone Refinement Stage has bones as hard as refined iron. After stimulating vital energy, their bones and flesh unite, causing their attacks to be highly concentrated and possess a condensed penetrating effect. Thus, this is also called bone force.

If a Late Bone Refinement Stage Martial Artist fights a Mid Bone Refinement Stage Martial Artist, the Late Bone Refinement Stage Martial Artist, relying on bone force, can often knock the Mid Bone Refinement Stage Martial Artist down with just one punch.

This is why, among those at the Refining Bone Stage, someone at the Mid Bone Refinement Stage who registers might only get ten taels of silver per month as a regular allowance.

But someone at the Late Bone Refinement Stage might get thirty taels of silver per month!

"Just a few days ago, after finishing the 'Strong Bone Pill' the Sect rewarded, I suddenly felt like I was going to break through, and then..."

Han Yi spread his hands, indicating quite innocently.

"I don't believe you one bit! You're a tricky kid, you said the same thing last time!"

Pan Sheng, standing beside him, gave him a big eye roll.

In one evening, Han Yi had brought him too many surprises. He was feeling a bit numb now.

"Good, good, this is truly beyond my expectations. When Pan Sheng first told me that you were very strong, I was a bit skeptical. But now that I see it, you truly live up to your reputation!"

Zheng Yuncheng gave a hint of a smile.

"You're too kind, too kind..."

What would happen if you knew this was only a small part of my strength...? Although Han Yi thought this in his heart, a faint smile appeared on his face.

"There are a few small Gangs in Changning Ward that I'm currently registered with. If you had been at the Mid Bone Refinement Stage, you would probably only be able to choose one of these."

"Changning Ward? Didn't they say the Crimson Flame Sect couldn't interfere in matters within Changning Ward?"

Han Yi asked in confusion. He remembered hearing someone mention this before.

"Hahaha, Junior Brother, our Crimson Flame Sect indeed doesn't interfere. We are just registered there with the strength of Mid Bone Refinement Stage Martial Artists!"

"Anyway, there are no powerful figures within Changning Ward. Those small Gangs and factions there just like to do things this way: they give you some fees, you show your face and hold the fort for them, and then they use your name as a Refining Bone Stage Martial Artist to attract new members or intimidate ordinary people."

Zheng Yuncheng said with a laugh.

Hearing this, Han Yi suddenly thought of the few 'Mad Dog Gang' members he had seen at the entrance of Changning Ward that day.

Those people were just ordinary folk. Indeed, within Changning Ward, where would powerful people live in a slum? Probably a Refining Bone Stage Martial Artist could walk sideways there...

"However, small Gangs like those within Changning Ward don't have much profit. They don't give much regular allowance. For someone at the Late Bone Refinement Stage, getting twenty-something taels of silver a month is the most you can expect."

"Even with my Lianxue Stage strength, I only get thirty-five taels of silver per month for being registered."

Zheng Yuncheng gave a few bitter laughs.

It seems Changning Ward, this slum, really isn't wealthy... Han Yi thought to himself.

"Of course, choosing to be registered with small Gangs in Changning Ward isn't all disadvantages; there are also a few benefits."

Zheng Yuncheng continued.