8: Tiger Demon

For three days in a row, Jiang Chen practiced his fists at home.

He practiced his fists during the day and ate fruit at night.

He even made time to go to Wu Huai Mountain and threw Jiang Dahu's leg into a gully.

Of course, Jiang Chen didn't hide it very well.

The very next day after he threw it, Jiang De, who was frantic, found it.

Immediately, Da Huai Village knew about it.

The village chief's son, who had been running rampant in the village, was bitten by a wild beast on the mountain, leaving only his leg.

Many people secretly rejoiced in their hearts.

This matter was truly satisfying.

Although Jiang De felt that something was fishy, Jiang Dahu, despite being a scoundrel, wasn't stupid and, most importantly, was very fond of his life. He would never go up the mountain without a good reason. Just causing trouble in the village was enough for him to live lavishly, so why would he go up the mountain?

However, there were no clues about this incident.

As for Jiang Chen?

He had thought about it. Although Jiang Chen was a ruthless person, to be ruthless enough to kill someone, and the village chief's son at that, he still thought it was unlikely.

He also heard that several members of the Black Tiger Gang were killed near Xiao Xing Mountain, and their bodies were incomplete.

Jiang De immediately guessed that Yao Beasts might have been active in Wu Huai Mountain recently.

Sure enough, a major event happened this morning.

Donghuai Village was attacked by a tiger Yao Beast.

More than twenty people died.

For a time, everyone was in a panic and no one dared to go out.

Jiang Chen also heard about this.

Yao Beasts?

They are indeed products of this Martial Arts world. Humans can Cultivate, and if these wild beasts gain sentience, or accidentally eat some potent Spirit Medicine, they can also Cultivate, or directly possess powerful strength.

The Great Lan Dynasty also has a special office for Yao Beasts.

It is called the Black Yamen.

These Black Yamen members wear black brocade clothes and carry the Black Gold Blood Moon Blade at their waists, which is quite impressive.

However, Dongfeng Town is small and does not have a Black Yamen outpost.

This tiger Yao Beast born in the wilderness most likely swallowed some exotic Spirit Medicine and developed powerful strength.

It's an enhanced version of a wild beast.

Normally, the village would organize a search. After locating its tracks, they would report it to the town, and the town would invite experts from the Black Yamen to deal with it.

“This tiger Yao Beast came at just the right time. In the next few days, a mountain search will definitely be organized, and Jiang De will definitely go,” Jiang Chen thought, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

His martial arts scroll was still five kill points short.

As the village chief, Jiang De rarely went up the mountain.

Jiang Chen couldn't just walk into his house and shoot the village chief.

The death of a villager was nothing, but if a village chief died, the town's Yamen would send people to investigate.

After all, this is a Martial Arts world, and if these people investigating the case have some soul-summoning techniques or the like, it would be extremely disadvantageous for Jiang Chen.

So Jiang Chen had been waiting for an opportunity.

The appearance of this tiger Yao Beast was clearly that opportunity.

If it was found that the tiger Yao Beast's strength was not strong, the town might send people to lead and unite hunters from ten miles around to solve it.

After all, slaying Yao Beasts and eliminating demons were great merits.

Of course, in such cases, generous rewards would often be offered.

“Xiao Chen, dinner is ready.”

A rich aroma of meat wafted over.

Cheng Yurou's cooking skills were naturally beyond reproach.

After a few days of intimate companionship, Cheng Yurou, having been nourished, exuded an even more alluring charm.

She was like a ripe peach.

“Coming.”

Jiang Chen stepped forward, looking at the table full of dishes.

He praised her sincerely.

“Rou’er is truly skillful. If it weren't for Rou’er feeding me all these years, I'm afraid I would have starved to death long ago.”

“You glib tongue.”

Cheng Yurou scolded with a smile, but her heart was sweet.

“I wonder what kind of tiger Yao Beast attacked Donghuai Village, killing more than twenty people in one go.”

Cheng Yurou said with a worried expression.

Although the incident happened in Donghuai Village, Donghuai Village was only a dozen miles away from their Da Huai Village.

It was possible that the tiger Yao Beast might sneak into Da Huai Village.

“I'm afraid in a couple of days, the village will organize a trip into the mountains.”

“I'll sew the soaked pigskin into your clothes tonight. Although it's a bit heavy, it might still be of some use.”

Cheng Yurou said.

“Okay, thank you, Rou’er.”

“In recent years, there have been more and more traces of Yao Beasts. I must find a way to get a travel permit and move to the town as soon as possible.”

Although Dongfeng Town was not large, it was still a town.

Its defensive and living conditions were naturally self-evident.

At least, ordinary uncultivated Yao Beasts would not easily break into the town and devour people everywhere.

“Really? Living in town?”

Cheng Yurou's eyes sparkled.

People in the Great Lan Dynasty were born with their class destiny already determined, and merely being able to live was already a luxury.

To transcend one's class, unless one was exceptionally lucky and noticed by someone from the upper class, such individuals were one in a million.

Ordinary villagers and hunters, even with three generations of effort, might not even be able to secure a town household registration.

Cheng Yurou knew that Jiang Chen never liked to boast.

He either didn't speak, or if he did, he would definitely do it.

“Yes, it's definitely possible, and it won't be long.”

Jiang Chen nodded.

Da Huai Village, the village chief's house.

Jiang De had finished his son's funeral. Since he couldn't find a complete body, only one leg remained, so he simply cremated it.

Jiang De's wife, Xu Ying, cried heartbrokenly.

“Son, why did you leave like this?”

“How are we supposed to live?!”

“How can you bear to make us, with white hair, bury our child with black hair?!”

“My son is so smart and strong, how could he go into the mountains late at night?”

“It must be that slut Cheng Yurou! And that bastard Jiang Chen!”

“That night, Hu’er said he was going to find Cheng Yurou. It must be that adulterous couple who harmed our Hu’er!”

“Jiang De, if you're still a man, still a father, and still the village chief of Da Huai Village, go and chop that adulterous couple to death, chop both of them to death!”

Xu Ying cried in extreme grief, pulling at Jiang De and shouting abuses.

She wished she could drag Jiang De right now to deal with Jiang Chen.

“Yingzi, don't be impulsive!”

“Don't worry! My son is dead, and I will never let those two off easily!”

Jiang De comforted Xu Ying, while flames of anger surged in his eyes.

He had also suspected that Jiang Dahu was murdered.

But Dahu had said before that when he snatched the Spirit Medicine, he hit Jiang Chen with a club, so he couldn't have recovered that quickly.

However, whether it was or not, what did it matter?

He just needed an excuse to kill Jiang Chen.

Then he would imprison Cheng Yurou for his own pleasure!

As for the child...

Jiang Dahu was a bit regrettable, but he was still young, and the resources provided by the Dynasty had allowed Jiang De to reach Body Tempering Realm Layer Two!

Once he saved enough money, he would buy another Body Tempering Pill and be able to enter Body Tempering Realm Layer Three!

There would be plenty of opportunities.