landbeastnovel Chapter 47 Ends with One Punch
Chapter 47 Ends with One Punch
A dull thud interrupted Jiao Yuan's wild words!
In the eyes of Guo Meng, Zhao Xiaoqi and the others, Jiang Qi's figure seemed to blur for a moment.
The next moment, the arrogant Jiao Yuan was like a broken sack, his entire body flying off the ground and crashing into the old locust tree behind him.
Jiao Yuan didn't even utter a sound before sliding softly down the tree trunk to the ground, his head tilted to one side, and he fell silent.
The entire room fell silent.
All fighting stopped instantly.
The laughter of the Qingshui gang members got stuck in their throats, turning into gasps of cold air.
Guo Meng, Zhao Tong, Gao Li, and the others felt their pupils shrink and their hearts pound.
Jiao Yuan! A renowned expert from the Blood Blade Hall, with all four Qi and Blood fully formed, his Rock-Splitting Palm is incredibly powerful. Even if Protector Xiong Kuohai were to come in person, it would take considerable effort to suppress him.
But...but Protector Jiang...just one punch?!
After a brief silence.
"Brothers! Let's attack together! Avenge Protector Jiao!" someone from the Qingshui Gang shouted.
As if waking from a dream, the dozen or so men in blue robes, their ferocity aroused, roared and brandished their weapons, abandoning Guo Meng and the others, and swarmed towards Jiang Qi!
Swords gleamed, clubs flashed, and a murderous aura filled the air.
However, just as they rushed to within a foot of Jiang Qi, the dozen or so people suddenly split into two groups, as if by prior arrangement, hugging the alley walls.
He bypassed Jiang Qi as if avoiding a prehistoric beast, and fled towards the alley entrance without looking back, disappearing into the twilight in the blink of an eye.
Jiao Hushi was sent flying with a single punch. Why would his gang of followers, who only had two or three taels of silver, risk their lives?
A seemingly dangerous blockade and brawl came to an abrupt end in such a comical manner.
Jiang Qi, too lazy to chase after them, walked up to Guo Meng and the others who were still in shock and asked, "Are you alright?"
Guo Meng and the others finally came to their senses and looked at Jiang Qi with mixed feelings, including awe and relief. "It's...it's nothing, just some superficial injuries."
"Thanks to Protector Jiang's timely arrival..."
Jiang Qi nodded, his gaze shifting to Jiao Yuan, who lay slumped like a limp rag under the old locust tree. He said calmly, "I'll give you three breaths to get out of here. Or, I'll help you find another place."
The voice just fell.
Jiao Yuan, who seemed to be unconscious, suddenly cried out in pain, filled with fear and resentment, and rushed towards the alley entrance with a speed even faster than the gang members who had just escaped.
After running nearly a hundred meters, seemingly feeling safe, he finally dared to turn back and shout hoarsely, "You just wait!"
The sound drifted over, only highlighting their panic.
Jiang Qi seemed not to hear him. He glanced at the alley and said in a deep voice, "Keep an eye on the alley entrance. If this person brings more people, tell me."
"Yes!" Guo Meng and the other two responded in unison.
Jiang Qi said no more and stepped into the water pavilion.
......
Inside the washroom, the light was dim.
Jiang Qi closed the door, took a ceramic jar, filled it with water, and placed it on the stove.
Then he took out a bamboo tube, dripped in [Moonlight Water], and used his enhanced professional skill [Separation from Water] to sense the temperature of the water. After the water and fire blended and a faint glow appeared, he added the Blood Qi Powder and Blood Nourishing Pill and slowly simmered the [Moonlight Blood Coagulation Soup].
The herbal decoction simmered on a low flame, its aroma mingling with the refreshing scent of moonlight water.
Taking advantage of the break, he took out the Blood Nourishing Pill he had brought back from Litong Money Shop and drank it with Moon Essence Water.
Once the pill enters the abdomen, it immediately transforms into a warm current that slowly spreads throughout the body, nourishing the blood and qi.
He then assumed a stance inside the room and began practicing the "Zhenyuan Body Strengthening Exercise".
His movements were steady, his breathing long and even, and the fifth stream of Qi and blood slowly solidified and grew stronger.
[Shadow Chaser Swordsman] +1
[Shadow Chaser Swordsman] +1...
The cultivation continued until late at night, and no further disturbances occurred outside the alley.
Jiang Qi finished his practice, feeling the fifth stream of qi and blood within his body solidify even further, and then adjusted his breathing slightly.
He had Guo Meng and the others who were on duty at the alley entrance take turns resting, while he himself went to the well platform.
The moonlight is still bright; I concentrate and calm my mind.
"Moonlight".
The moon's reflection sways in the well, its radiance converging.
[Moonlight] Enhancement: One's own spiritual power is strengthened, and the [Moonlight Water] contained within each drop of spiritual light is condensed.
[Moonlight Envoy] +1
[Moonlight Envoy] +1...
The two-headed turtle-shaped water-suppressing beast surfaced, greedily inhaling and exhaling the moonlight essence from the well, its four small eyes glowing eerily in the darkness.
After Jiang Qi finished collecting the materials, it also finished its "cultivation," nodded its two heads at Jiang Qi, and then sank into the deep well water and disappeared.
Jiang Qi stood by the well, gazing at the well opening reflecting the stars and moon, his eyes deep and unfathomable.
"Once the fifth strand of Qi and blood is fully refined... perhaps then we can explore what lies beneath this well."
......
Nothing happened that night.
The following morning, Jiang Qi, as usual, escorted the water cart to Liefeng Hall.
When the gang members guarding the hall saw him, their eyes were completely different from usual, showing more respect and curiosity. It was clear that the story of how he severely injured Jiao Yuan with a punch yesterday had already spread.
After handing over the water buckets, just as he was about to leave, Xiong Kuohai's towering figure blocked his way.
"Protector Jiang, wait!" Xiong Kuohai called out loudly to Jiang Qi, then handed him silver and a porcelain bottle. "This is what the Hall Master ordered: ten taels of silver and a bottle of blood-nourishing pills."
As he spoke, he clenched his fist and laughed heartily, "Protector Jiang did a truly excellent job! I've had my eye on that bastard Jiao Yuan for a long time!"
Jiang Qi accepted it and cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you, Hall Master. Thank you, Protector Xiong."
"No need to thank me! We're family!" Xiong Kuohai laughed heartily, familiarly putting his arm around Jiang Qi's shoulder. "Come on, let's go to my place. I just got two jars of good wine. Let's have a good drink and celebrate your success!"
Jiang Qi's lips twitched slightly. Who's drinking so early in the morning?
"I appreciate Protector Xiong's kindness. However, I still need to go to the martial arts school to practice..."
"There's no rush to practice!" Xiong Kuohai persisted.
Jiang Qi took two steps forward and said solemnly, "The martial arts school has important matters to attend to today, so it is indeed inconvenient. We will trouble Protector Xiong another day."
Xiong Kuohai didn't mind and immediately laughed, "Alright, Protector Jiang, you're very diligent in your cultivation, I admire you! That night, I'll come find you, and we'll drink until we drop!"
Jiang Qi had no choice but to nod in agreement.
After leaving Liefeng Hall, he first went back to Shuifang to give instructions, and then went to Zhenyuan Martial Arts School with Zhao Xiaoqi.
In the inner courtyard's training ground, Jiang Qi was immersed in practicing the combined techniques of "Following the Wind Step" and "Breaking the Wind Blade." His movements became increasingly agile and unpredictable, and the sound of wind could be heard amidst the sweeping blade light.
He didn't slowly stop until the sun was almost at noon.
There's a small competition at Li Tong Money Shop this afternoon; judging by the time, it's time to set off.
He had just reached the edge of the training ground and was about to leave when a figure suddenly cut in from the side.
Hu Yun grinned slyly, his eyes gleaming with excitement: "Junior Brother Jiang, are you going to Litong Money Shop? I'm going there too, why don't we go together?"
His tone was unusually "enthusiastic," even bordering on impatient.
"No need." Jiang Qi coldly uttered these two words, walked past Hu Yun, and headed towards the entrance of the martial arts school.
Hu Yun stood there, watching Jiang Qi's departing figure, the smile on his lips gradually turning sinister.
"Hmph, let's see how long you can be so arrogant..."
......
In the afternoon, Jiang Qi arrived at Litong Money Shop.
At the entrance of the shop, several members of the same Yihongtuan group from yesterday were again holding banners and arguing with the shop manager, attracting the attention of many passersby.
"Brother Jiang, over here!" Pang Zhan was waiting at the door. When he saw Jiang Qi, he waved and led him into the money shop. They passed through several courtyard archways and arrived at a rather spacious open-air area.