32: He is the devil

Duan Hu looked at the figures rolling and wailing on the ground, feeling as if he were in a dream…

He never expected things to develop this way. In that instant, he felt a bit dazed; his sworn brother seemed to have become someone he no longer recognized…

We agreed to just lie flat and rot, so why could he, with a single move, beat these scions of great families until they were scrambling on the ground?!

Long Yuan didn't care what Duan Hu was thinking. He took out his phone, recorded these people for a while, then clicked on one of the videos and raised it, saying, "Everything you just said and did, I've recorded it. I've also uploaded it to the Martial Arts Home website and set it up. If you dare to cause trouble again in the future, or send people to harass me again, as long as something happens to me and I don't log into my account for three days, these videos will appear on the Martial Arts Home forum, and even on the mobile phones of the principal and the county magistrate. I believe you wouldn't want your Family to be nailed to the pillar of shame for campus bullying, right? And you wouldn't want to be judged for being beaten into such a sorry state, would you? Finally, let me remind you, shut your mouths and keep this matter to yourselves, otherwise, my next move won't be as light as today…"

After speaking, he ignored them and quickly left the small bamboo grove with Duan Hu…

Qin Gui and Wang Yu looked at each other. They never expected Long Yuan to not only be much stronger than them, but even more terrifying was his method of doing things. They knew they could definitely find someone else to retaliate against him, but if this humiliating experience appeared on the Martial Arts Home website, as well as on the principal's and county magistrate's phones, where would they put their faces?! Where would the Family's honor be placed?

This was something they absolutely could not accept. When it involved the Family's honor, no scion of an aristocratic Family dared to say they didn't care. After all, they all relied on the aristocratic Families behind them to have their current status, position, and wealth. If the Family lost face due to their scandals, then the Family probably wouldn't let them off either. It could be said that from today onwards, the handle of their shame was in Long Yuan's hands, and he had them completely under his control…

"Demon! He's a demon!!!" Wang Yu said, trembling.

Qin Gui glared at him fiercely, not saying a word, or rather, unable to say a word because his front teeth had just been knocked out, making him lisp. He turned and left, not even bothering with his followers…

As Long Yuan and Duan Hu left, he was constantly on guard for a surprise attack from Yun Yi. His eyes were fixed on the light screen of Yun Yi that appeared on the information panel. To his surprise, Yun Yi just stood quietly outside the bamboo grove, watching the good show that had just unfolded, a playful expression on his face. Finally, he glanced in the direction Long Yuan and Duan Hu left, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face, then turned and quietly departed. His direction seemed to be back towards Fengyang No. 1 High School…

"He just left like that?! Was he really just here to watch the show this time? Or… was he worried I would be bullied by Qin Gui and the others?" Long Yuan suddenly thought of this. Yun Yi not making a move indeed made him suspicious, leading him to guess that Yun Yi might genuinely have been there to protect him this time, or perhaps he had other thoughts about him…

On Tianfu Street, at Meichuan Inn, Long Yuan and Duan Hu sat at a wooden table. On the table was a large plate of freshly served roasted lamb skewers. Long Yuan opened two bottles of ice-cold beer, handed one over, and loudly declared, "Come! Bottoms up!!!"

"Wow… Bottoms up!!!" Duan Hu's eyes lit up, and he and Long Yuan chugged their beers in one go!

"Long Yuan, you're truly amazing! You took down those two kids so easily. Now you're my real big shot!!!" Duan Hu finally snapped out of it and began to sing praises.

"Alright, alright, they were just too weak, it's not that I'm too strong. There's nothing to brag about…"

"What do you mean? Everyone knows Qin Gui is a Martial Apprentice Middle Stage, and Wang Yu is a Martial Apprentice Early Stage. Their School Exercise Fist has reached the Proficient and Skilled Realms, but they were both sent flying by one of your moves. You're truly amazing now!!! Quickly tell me, what is your current strength? And also, where do you usually hide to secretly Cultivate your fist techniques? Why didn't I know anything?" Duan Hu turned into a curious Little Loli, asking questions non-stop.

"Xiao Hu, can't all these skewers shut your mouth? I already said, they were too weak, not that I'm too strong. As for my strength, I'm actually not too sure myself. It seems I suddenly became stronger after the Awakening ceremony. I guess it's because of that spiritual talent…"

"Is that so? It seems your spiritual talent might really be an incredible talent! No wonder even the principal values you so much!" Duan Hu exclaimed, suddenly enlightened and full of envy.

"I hope so. At least it allows me to have the strength to protect myself! If I couldn't beat them today, then we wouldn't even be able to eat skewers now, right?" Long Yuan said with a smile.

Duan Hu nodded vigorously, saying with lingering fear, "Yes, I was almost scared to death just now. Luckily you took them down, otherwise, I really can't imagine…"

"Xiao Hu, do you want to earn money?!" Long Yuan asked.

"Earn money?! Of course I do… Do you have any good ideas?" Duan Hu's eyes were wide and bright.

"Wait until I pass the certification at the Refiners Guild. During this time, you need to intensify your Cultivation and improve your strength… Hmm, you can practice this fire-element Cultivation Technique first, and also take these xuan stones to assist your Cultivation!" Long Yuan handed a small bag from under the table.

Duan Hu took the bag, opened it, and was instantly shocked, his mouth agape: "So many?! Ten xuan stones?!!!!"

"Shh! Put them away quickly. Use these first, and if you need more, just ask me!" Long Yuan whispered.

Duan Hu quickly stuffed the bag into his embrace, his heart pounding. He couldn't even eat his skewers properly. His mind raced, wanting to press for answers, but in the end, he chose not to ask. Since they were sworn brothers, whatever Long Yuan told him to do, he would do it. There would surely be no mistake!

Now, even if he was dull, he somewhat understood. His sworn brother must have had some extraordinary encounter; otherwise, it would be impossible for him to suddenly become so powerful, and to have a Cultivation Technique and xuan stones. But since Long Yuan didn't say, he didn't need to ask. Anyway, Long Yuan would certainly not harm him, only make him better and stronger.

Long Yuan smiled and said, "I'm currently working on a plan. In the future, we're going to manufacture weapons. As long as the weapons are good and there's a market, we won't be short on money. So you need to boldly use the xuan stones and quickly improve your strength, so you can expand this market with me in the future!"

Duan Hu nodded vigorously. No matter how shocking his brother's words were, he would just listen and follow through…

The Cultivation Technique Long Yuan gave Duan Hu was a Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique, "Great Sun Patrol Heaven Art," which he had carefully selected from the Treasure Pavilion. It was a fire-element Cultivation Technique, and since Duan Hu had Awakened a small fire seedling, which essentially belonged to a fire-element talent, it was quite suitable.

However, Long Yuan did not explicitly tell Duan Hu that it was a Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique, otherwise, it would probably scare him. It wouldn't be too late to tell him after he successfully practiced it. Additionally, what he gave him now was only the Acquired Realm Cultivation Technique.

This set of Cultivation Techniques came with a matching palm technique, called "Great Sun Patrol Heaven Palm," and he also gave him the Acquired part of it.

It was unknown if there were any Heaven Rank Cultivation Techniques in the entire Great Ming, and it was estimated that even if there were, there wouldn't be many. Moreover, they would certainly be monopolized by the imperial Family and various major powers. It was unlikely for small and medium-sized powers and the common people to possess them. Therefore, if it were discovered that Duan Hu possessed a Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique, it would very likely bring him immense disaster.

"Brother Xiao Hu, here's your grilled fish…" A soft, sweet voice came.

"Thank you!" Long Yuan looked at the dazed Duan Hu, nodded to the delicate Little Loli, and then said, "Another pot of tea to sober us up."

"Okay! Is Brother Xiao Hu alright?" The Little Loli looked at Duan Hu worriedly…

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