20: Your skills are very good, but it’s a pity that they will be mine in the next second!

After Li Qi took out this book from Wei Biao, a series of prompts flashed before his eyes.

“Discovered a Cultivation Technique that can be recorded!”

“Recording Cultivation Technique…”

“You have obtained a Medium Grade Cultivation Technique… Iron Refining Body!”

Li Qi was overjoyed: “Iron Refining Body?!”

He immediately began to check the detailed information of this Cultivation Technique.

“Iron Refining Body”

“Rank: Medium Grade Cultivation Technique”

“Mastery Rank: Not yet initiated (Consumes 3 Potential Points to initiate)”

“Move: Vajra Stance, Pagoda Stance”

“Introduction: Iron Refining Body is a body-protecting hard Qi Cultivation Technique. It can be combined with breathing techniques to Cultivate True Qi from the outside in, greatly increasing Physical Body defense.”

Upon seeing this Cultivation Technique, Li Qi understood. He surmised that Wei Biao must have Cultivated this body-protecting hard Qi Cultivation Technique to possess such strong defense.

Li Qi was very interested in this [Iron Refining Body]. This Cultivation Technique could perfectly be used to strengthen his Physical Body defense, making him fearless of ambushes and sneak attacks, thus compensating for one of his shortcomings.

Looking at Wei Biao, whose head was separated from his body, Li Qi grinned: “Your Iron Refining Body is quite good… but unfortunately, it will be mine in the next moment.”

After a moment of thought, Li Qi took off Wei Biao’s outer clothing, then wrapped his head in it and took it away… The Jade Dragon Gang, as the largest gang in Chuan Prefecture, generally had a good reputation.

At the very least, on the surface, the Jade Dragon Gang had not committed any heinous acts; everyone was a gentleman.

But Wei Biao, one of the True Qi Realm experts of the Jade Dragon Gang, led a group of people to rob outside… This was quite intriguing.

Wei Biao led about twenty Martial Artists who were not weak in strength. Each of them wore a hood, covering their faces, transforming into a group of Horse Bandits known as the Wind Chasing Thieves, robbing on the roads… The reason for this was not hard to guess!

Because of greed!

The world was becoming increasingly chaotic, with bandits rampant. Many merchants traveling outside suffered and were robbed, and the Jade Dragon Gang developed some improper ideas.

Since those mountain bandits and Horse Bandits could rob… why couldn't we?

Killing and arson bring wealth, while building bridges and paving roads lead to no remains. Robbery brings money much faster than doing business, and business also carries risks, possibly leading to losses.

As long as you rob… you will definitely have a harvest!

This was a no-capital venture.

And what happened in the wilderness… what did it have to do with our Jade Dragon Gang?

As long as no one was left alive, as long as they weren't caught in the act, they could just push the blame onto other bandits afterward, and nothing would happen.

After returning to the Prefecture City, they would shed their Horse Bandit attire, and everyone would still be a gentleman, still a respectable person.

The Wind Chasing Thieves under the Jade Dragon Gang were led by a powerful Martial Artist in the Middle Stage of the True Qi Realm, specifically targeting large merchant caravans of one hundred to eighty people. As long as one deal was completed… it would be a huge income!

These Wind Chasing Thieves had already robbed and killed several large merchant caravans, feasting to their heart's content, and their business capabilities became increasingly proficient.

But unfortunately… today they encountered Li Qi, and all of them were wiped out.

He who does much evil will perish by it!

Li Qi hurried along, carrying Wei Biao’s head, and soon returned to where the intercepted merchants were. A hundred or so people saw Li Qi’s figure approaching rapidly from afar.

“That expert is back!”

“Was that Wind Chasing Thief who fled earlier also killed by him?”

“Why is he back? He isn't going to rob us too, is he?”

“Bah, don't talk nonsense! If you anger this unknown expert in this wilderness, it's hard to say what might happen.”

“He didn't want to act initially, but you forced him to.”

As Li Qi approached, the caravan manager's face was wreathed in smiles as he cautiously went to greet him.

“Sir, you've returned.”

“My name is Su He. Thank you for your righteous action just now. If it weren't for you driving back those villains, our caravan of a hundred or so people would have been in danger.”

Su He did not ask about Li Qi’s background; his first words were thanks, showing his shrewd and worldly character.

Li Qi also nodded, casually responding: “Punishing evil and eliminating wickedness, acting on behalf of Dao, is what we Martial Artists should do. There's no need to thank me.”

With that, Li Qi tossed the cloth bundle in his hand forward, throwing it into Su He’s hands: “The ringleader has been slain by me. His head is here; you can take it back and dispose of it as you wish.”

Su He was startled. He took the cloth bundle and slightly opened a crack, immediately seeing the head inside.

“Wei…”

Upon seeing the appearance of the head, Su He’s face changed, and a name escaped his lips, but then it abruptly stopped.

He swallowed the latter part of the name back down.

Su He looked helplessly at the head in the cloth bundle, then said to Li Qi with a bitter smile.

“Sir, you've gone to such trouble, even bringing back the head of this villain. This can be considered an explanation to the fallen brothers.”

“I, on behalf of those fallen brothers… thank you, Sir.”

A faint smile appeared on Li Qi's face beneath his mask. He inwardly praised Su He for being very perceptive and quick-witted.

“No need to be polite, this is our duty as Martial Artists.”

After he finished slaying the Wind Chasing Thieves and obtained the Potential Points, he could have left on his own, but he specifically brought Wei Biao's head back and handed it to the caravan manager. Naturally, he had his own plans.

Wei Biao was a member of the Jade Dragon Gang. Now that the Jade Dragon Gang had lost a True Qi Realm Martial Artist and a group of Body Tempering Realm experts who were not weak in strength, they would certainly not let the matter rest and would definitely try to find the killer.

Li Qi was not afraid of the Jade Dragon Gang, but he currently had no time to deal with them. He still had many things to do, and the Jade Dragon Gang's involvement might disrupt his upcoming plans.

So he brought Wei Biao’s head back and handed it to Su He, precisely to bring this matter into the open, pushing this caravan to the forefront to share the Jade Dragon Gang’s animosity.

Li Qi had observed that this caravan was very large, with over a hundred people, so the power of the forces behind them must be considerable.

Perhaps they couldn't be compared with the Jade Dragon Gang, but they should be sufficient as a shield.

Su He also sensed the deeper meaning behind Li Qi's action and knew in his heart that he might have been used as a shield. He felt a hint of resentment but immediately let it go.

No matter what, Li Qi had saved all of them.

This was an undeniable fact.

They had no right to criticize Li Qi’s actions.

So Su He immediately organized his words, only saying that this head was an explanation to the deceased brothers, and only that Li Qi was deeply righteous.

Moreover, this was a formidable person whose strength was unfathomable. Even if Su He had some unpleasant words in his heart… he dared not speak them.

Li Qi nodded with satisfaction: “Since that is the case, we part ways here. We shall meet again another day.”

Su He also responded: “Words cannot express my gratitude. If, in the future, Sir has any need of my services, you can come to the Linglong Merchant Guild to find me. I will surely serve you diligently!”

Li Qi had already turned to leave, but upon hearing Su He’s words, his footsteps paused, and he stopped.

He turned back to look at Su He and asked: “You are from the Linglong Merchant Guild?”

Seeing Li Qi’s piercing gaze fixed on him, Su He felt an inexplicable panic and stammered.

“Uh… I am indeed the young manager of the Linglong Merchant Guild.”

Li Qi chuckled: “Don't say that, I actually do have something I need to trouble you with.”