127: Chapter 127 Internal Force!! Fourth-Rank Martial Artist!

As for the leader, Chen Yichuan had long since guessed why Young Gang Leader Zhang Shaolun of the Qinghe Gang dared not kill anyone; he was as clear about it as a mirror.

Uncle Luo!! Uncle Luo had sent a letter by carrier pigeon saying that he had already ensured the safety of Taoyuan Village.

That was why Young Gang Leader Zhang Shaolun was holding back.

However, it was unclear how many days this hesitation would last.

The temptation of Ultimate Martial Arts for martial artists often drove them to use unscrupulous means.

Chen Yichuan dared not gamble; he had to go back, no matter what.

Screw that "revenge is a dish best served in ten years" nonsense. If he didn't fight for it now, Chen Yichuan feared he would regret it for the rest of his life.

He was waiting now, waiting for more concrete news from Fang Qing.

Zhang Fan and the other tried to persuade him for a good while, but Chen Yichuan remained silent, his expression extremely grim.

There was no need to guess; they already knew Chen Yichuan's choice.

Another two minutes passed. Fang Qing finally returned to the game from reality.

"Qingzi? How did it go?"

"Brother Chen, it's like this..." Blah, blah, blah. Fang Qing then relayed all the information he had gathered to Chen Yichuan.

When he heard that Pharmacist Huang's senior brother had arrived and was threatening to take Pharmacist Huang away, claiming it was a family matter between senior and junior brothers, and that even if he killed Pharmacist Huang, Luo Cheng couldn't do anything about it, could Chen Yichuan tolerate that?

He could no longer hold back. He stood up and roared, "Damn it! So what if they're Third-Grade Martial Artists? Today, I'll show them why flowers are so red!!"

"Giddy up!" Vaulting onto his horse, Chen Yichuan galloped toward Taoyuan Village. Seeing this, the other three also wore expressions of helplessness.

"Fan-zi, what about Head Escort Qian?"

"What else can we do? Follow him! Live or die together!!" Zhang Fan roared, gritted his teeth, and followed.

"What about these things?" Fang Qing looked back at the pile of monster materials with reluctance.

Bang! But soon, he was 'angered' by this thought in his heart and smacked his own head hard. "Damn it! I'm such a beast. Brother Chen is in trouble, and I'm actually thinking about this?"

"Head Escort Qian, this matter has nothing to do with you, but could you please keep an eye on these monster materials!!"

"Damn it, Fan-zi, wait for me!!" After saying this, Fang Qing shouted. With a movement of his feet, he activated his Lightfoot Skill and instantly vanished from the spot.

"Tsk! What... what is all this?" Head Escort Qian was stunned for a moment, hesitating. He carefully buried the mountain-like pile of monster materials, hid them well, and then chose to follow.

"No choice. I didn't want to get involved in this muddy water, but since Chen Yichuan is such a blockhead, damn it!! Let's do this."

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Taoyuan Village, back mountain. Inside the medicine garden house. Pharmacist Huang and Village Chief Zhao Taohua coldly watched the four people led by Young Gang Leader Zhang Shaolun.

As for the other person, Deputy Hall Master Zhao Qing, he had been stationed at the entrance of the village to report immediately if anyone discovered traces of Chen Yichuan.

"Hehe, Junior Brother, it's been a long time. You've made quite a lot of progress. A Second-rank Martial Artist, not bad!! You've made your Senior Brother look at you in a new light." Alchemist Lü Yang poured himself tea, took a sip, and said softly.

Alchemist Lü Yang, the only Alchemist in the Qinghe Gang, and a Second-rank Martial Artist. He had a very gentle appearance, even giving people the feeling of a refreshing spring breeze. Although Alchemist Lü Yang was the one making threats, he did not come across as aggressive; on the contrary, he had a certain air of approachability.

Alchemist Lü Yang poured tea for everyone present one by one. If Pharmacist Huang hadn't stopped him, Village Chief Zhao Taohua would have almost subconsciously taken the teacup.

"Tsk, Junior Brother... it seems you have quite a big misunderstanding about me." Seeing Pharmacist Huang knock over the teacup, Alchemist Lü Yang said softly with a fake smile.

"Misunderstanding?!" Pharmacist Huang snorted coldly. "Alchemist Lü Yang, after all these years, who doesn't know who? Stop playing games. You want me to go to Wanhua Valley? Only if you take my corpse there!!"

Pharmacist Huang's expression hardened, his tone very heavy. Upon hearing this, the complexions of everyone present changed, and the air was thick with the smell of gunpowder.

Upon hearing "Wanhua Valley," Young Gang Leader Zhang Shaolun could not hide the smile on his face. He cupped his hands toward Alchemist Lü Yang and said, "Master Lü, do you need me to intervene? A mere Second-rank Martial Artist wouldn't even be able to commit suicide in front of me."

"You!!" Pharmacist Huang's expression changed drastically, and he just started to move. Pfft. An invisible 'force' firmly locked him down, and he couldn't even mobilize the internal energy within his body.

Sensing the change in his body, Pharmacist Huang was filled with disbelief. He looked in shock at the old man standing behind Young Gang Leader Zhang Shaolun. "Internal Energy!! You are actually a Fourth-Rank Martial Artist!!"

"Hehe." Alchemist Lü Yang, your schemes are truly vicious, and you've made such thorough preparations... to actually be able to hire a Fourth-Rank Martial Artist!!

Pharmacist Huang was terrified. He had originally intended to use poison, but now it seemed that in front of a Fourth-Rank Martial Artist and an Alchemist, that was absolutely impossible.

Gulp. Hearing this—a Fourth-Rank Martial Artist. On Alchemist Lü Yang's usually calm face, a rare trace of terror appeared, and he took a deep look at Uncle Li standing behind him.

He truly hadn't expected that this unassuming follower of the Young Gang Leader was actually a Fourth-Rank Martial Artist.

'A Fourth-Rank Martial Artist bodyguard. It seems this Young Gang Leader has hidden his strength quite well.' Alchemist Lü Yang pondered slightly in his heart.

Immediately afterward, the look of terror on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a fawning expression as he cupped his hands. "I didn't expect the Young Gang Leader to have such means. Since that's the case, I am a sensible man. Here is the medicinal pill you wanted."

Without the slightest hesitation, Alchemist Lü Yang took a bottle of red medicinal pills from his wide sleeves and handed it over.

Whoosh. Seeing this bottle of medicinal pills, the corners of Young Gang Leader Zhang Shaolun's mouth curled up wildly, and he quietly tucked it away.

"Haha, Master Lü, don't mind it! It's not that I, Shaolun, was hiding my strength; it's just that people's hearts are treacherous. I hope Master can keep this a secret for me, understand?" Young Gang Leader Zhang Shaolun revealed a meaningful smile. At the same time, he placed his hand on Alchemist Lü Yang's shoulder.

Seeing this, Alchemist Lü Yang, the knowledgeable Alchemist, understood immediately and nodded repeatedly.

"Since you've been captured, Junior Brother, and have become meat on the chopping block, why not come with your Senior Brother to Wanhua Valley? You'll suffer less physical pain." After this display of 'loyalty,' Alchemist Lü Yang turned his 'earnest' gaze toward Pharmacist Huang.

"Pah! Alchemist Lü Yang, I'll say it again: unless you kill me!! And do you really dare to openly enter Taoyuan Village and abduct people? Are you not afraid of Luo Cheng's retaliation?"

"Young Gang Leader of the Qinghe Gang, is it? I advise you to think twice!!" Pharmacist Huang glared, his voice deep and stern.

However, as soon as these words were spoken, not only did it not make Young Gang Leader Zhang Shaolun's group hesitate, it actually made Alchemist Lü Yang even more smug, and he stepped forward. He was about to grab Pharmacist Huang's arm.

Just then, Village Chief Zhao Taohua stepped forward, blocking Pharmacist Huang, and shouted loudly, "You want to capture Pharmacist Huang? You have to get past me first!! I am the Village Chief of Taoyuan Village. If you dare to do this... ask me first!!"

Clang. Upon hearing this, Young Gang Leader Zhang Shaolun didn't waste any words and flicked his folding fan lightly. Village Chief Zhao Taohua, who was blocking Pharmacist Huang, was instantly sent flying; he couldn't resist at all.

"Hehe, Luo Cheng? He is indeed powerful. However, I didn't come to massacre the village; I only came for Ultimate Martial Arts!! Old man, hurry up and notify Chen Yichuan to come back, otherwise, next time it won't just be a slap!!"

"If I can't kill you, surely I can cripple you!!" Young Gang Leader Zhang Shaolun's expression was elegant, but his voice made people feel as if they had fallen into an ice cellar, bone-chillingly cold.