Volume 11.5 Chapter 44

As soon as Ming Feizhen lunged forward, Kongcang retreated several metres, ditching the idea of taking a hostage because a human shield didnt even seem feasible.

There was no way Miguo Branch didnt have decent fighters when they had been operating for years. Kongcangs second-strongest status wasnt just an empty title. As the type to figure out how to deal with a loss before thinking about how to win, he had his retreat route mapped out before he arrived on the scene. Seeing as his poison didnt work, he immediately focused chiefly on getting away.

Ming Feizhen waited for Kongcangs presence to disappear before dropping onto his bottom.

Brother!

Dont come close. Ming Feizhen raised a hand as he swallowed the blood that came up to his mouth, though some still leaked, then recalibrated his breathing. Ive never come across this poison.

Having become practically immune to poison ever since commencing his journey in Yijin Jing, Ming Feizhen deliberately let Kongcang poison him to unveil Kongcangs faade, and it became his first time being the victim of poison. Although Kongcang mentioned it was designed to counter Shaolins disciplines, technically speaking, it was formulated to disable practitioners with highly developed internal strength. As such, practitioners of Shaolins disciplines would feel the most pronounced effect. Ming Feizhen had his Wudang discipline to fall back on when the poison first kicked in, but the speed at which he could circulate true qi and the volume he could mobilise dropped off as time passed.

The nigh-tasteless and nigh-odourless poison couldnt really corrode humans meridians, but it could create an obstacle for true qi flow. Once the poisons life reached its end, the victim would regain normal movement. Fights were decided in split seconds. The inability to move as desired for that split second was all it took to suffer defeat. Kongcang had a testimonial to back this statement up.

Give me some time to recollect myself. His poison is a pain in the neck. It was Ming Feizhens first time not being able to utilise Yijin Jing whatsoever. Luckily, he could switch to Tai Chi to gradually excrete the poison out of his system. Its going to take some effort, but Ill be done in about ten minutes.

You almost had this old one. Of course, the man who returned would be Kongcang.

While he was on the run, Kongcang reflected on Ming Feizhens final attack. Given Ming Feizhens abilities, there was no reason for him to stomp the ground so hard or put on an invincible aura. Why would he have to waste all that extra energy when one straightforward punch could settle the fight? Hence, Kongcang decided to find out if he was just imagining things.

Hohoho, this old one didnt believe Zhuo Fengru when he said youre a Wudang disciple, but judging from the way youre expelling the poison, you do know Tai Chi, huh? Are you a Wudang disciple who learnt out Shaolin skills in secret or a monk who defected to Wudang? This piques this ones interest.

The non-combatants shivered as though some ferocious beast just licked their necks.

Theres no point banking on the kid. He deliberately let this one poison him, only for his plan to backfire on him. Dont go presuming his advanced mental cultivation knowledge is going to do anything. The last person to try it took ten minutes, and he was a full-grown adult. Kongcang closed the distance, then held his hand above Ming Feizhens dome. Any last words?

Ming Feizhen slowly exhaled, then opened his eyes. Hero Zhuo.

Kongcang bound forty-five degrees forward, then looked over to check. Zhuo Fengru was unmistakably still lying on the ground, much to his relief. Suddenly, he felt a violent dig in his back. With no time to figure out how Zhuo Fengru just apparently warped over, Kongcang hurriedly started Vajra Realm in hopes of counterattacking. Before he could complete his goal, though, Zhuo Fengru was already in his face.

So what if you have Vajra Realm? With your speed, it may as well be called Vajra Turtle Shell, insulted Zhuo Fengru.

Kongcang gasped blood as Zhuo Fengru stung him on the chest.

Zhuo Fengru then chopped Kongcang on the clavicle with his fingers. Until you have the same degree of mastery as Lord Miguo, you wont even stop one of my attacks. You sacrificed your pride for this pitiful speed and weakness?

In an internal and external skill contest, Kongcang closed the gap significantly between him and Zhuo Fengru thanks to Vajra Realm. Alas, Zhuo Fengru outclassed him in the speed department. Needless to say, Shaolin had qinggong disciplines, but none of them advocated for focusing purely on offence to maximise speed.

Kongcang had imagined numerous times how long it would take for a victor to be decided between him and Zhuo Fengru, but never in his wildest imagination did he see himself losing after only two attacks.

Zhuo Fengru, deeming it unnecessary to confirm he had defeated his fallen foe, went to check on Xu Yanran. Yanran, are you all right?

Deep down, Xu Yanran was elated her father checked on her first when he had just fought. Yes, Im all right.

Even though Zhuo Feng felt apologetic to Xu Yanran all his life for not personally raising her, he planned to take the secret to the grave. He slowly exhaled and then suggested, We need to get moving. Lets leave with our money, as a family of three Well find a peaceful place to settle down and go from there.

Xu Yanran had trouble getting accustomed to her new identity, so she looked to Hua Qing.

Hua Qing opined, Hero Zhuo, in light of the circumstances, how about we plan our next step together.

If this was only about this old one and his brothers grudge, he would help you. Howbeit, he has a family, so he cant afford to take the risk. What do you say, Young Hero Ming?