Chapter 73: 73 Urgency

Chapter 73: Chapter 73 Urgency

Now, the most pressing matter for Chen Yuan was to complete nine cycles of Blood Refining and step into the Bone Refining Level. With the strength of his nine completed Blood Refinings, he was definitely stronger than most of the Bone Refining experts.

Only then would Chen Yuan possess a sliver of self-protection in Ping’an County.

At that point, if no Gang Condensation experts intervened, Chen Yuan would not fear anyone!

He could also take some risks to investigate the demon from the No-Life Sect at Cien Temple and the Blood Evil Saber indicated by the Qi Fortune Altar.

After sitting in silence for a long time in his room, Chen Yuan stood up and gazed towards North City.

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Cao County, Liu Family.

Liu Shuanghe’s face was gloomy and unsettled as he held the letter in his hand, his right fist clenched tight, a glint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

Master Yun arched an eyebrow and asked in a low voice,

“Family Head, is there something wrong with the letter sent by Chen Yuan’s messenger?”

Liu Shuanghe handed the letter to Master Yun and said coldly,

“Han Feihu is dead, killed by Chen Yuan. He also learned from Han Feihu that our Liu Family sought out Han Feihu to assassinate him and has warned us, hoping there will not be a next time.”

“Otherwise, Qing’er and Changzhi won’t make it out of the County Government alive.”

After skimming through the letter in a glance, Master Yun placed it on the table,

“Chen Yuan’s strength is so formidable; even Han Feihu failed to take him down.”

“The intelligence was inaccurate; Chen Yuan’s strength is definitely at the Bone Refining level. Indeed, one should never underestimate him. It’s a pity. If it weren’t for the matter with Qing’er, befriending him wouldn’t have been a bad idea.”

Liu Shuanghe’s gaze turned slightly cold.

“So we continue to deal with him or not?”

Liu Shuanghe looked ahead,

“However, Chen Yuan is also right; he’s not our enemy as long as Qing’er and Changzhi are unharmed. This period is a good time to temper Qing’er’s temperament.”

“The most important thing is to preserve the foundation of the Liu Family. As for Chen Yuan, let him live a while longer. We’ll leave him for Qing’er to deal with in the future!”

“This servant understands.”

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North City, Beihai Gang.

“Gang Leader Chen, please.”

Zhu Sihai stood at the entrance of the great hall and beckoned with a smile.

Ever since the Beihai Gang annexed several smaller factions, it had been prospering day by day. The number of gang members had increased significantly, with two new branches added. The government turned a blind eye to the Beihai Gang’s expansion, pretended not to see.

Everyone knew who was backing Zhu Sihai.

If before some were still eager to compete with the Beihai Gang, now, especially after today’s public display of decapitated bandits’ heads by the government, nearly everybody had given up on that thought.

Many had reached a consensus that the newly appointed Chen Yuan was genuinely ruthless, daring to annihilate bandits; what would he do to them?

Therefore, Zhu Sihai’s attitude was very humble, nearly comparable to how he had treated Huang Xing previously.

Chen Yuan did not stand on ceremony and, flanked by Beihai Gang disciples, followed Zhu Sihai into the grand hall.

“Have them step back first.”

Chen Yuan gestured.

Zhu Sihai, seeing that Chen Yuan had matters to discuss, did not object and asked the Hall Masters to leave. In a blink, only he and Chen Yuan were left.

Chen Yuan walked to the head seat and sat down with a calm expression.

Zhu Sihai chuckled and poured a cup of fine tea for Chen Yuan.

“What brings Gang Leader Chen to visit the Beihai Gang today?”

Zhu Sihai asked with a smile.

“Why, can’t I come?”

Chen Yuan glanced at Zhu Sihai.

“No, no, no, Gang Leader can come anytime…” Zhu Sihai replied with a sycophantic smile.

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“After swallowing up the other forces, Gang Leader Zhu must be at the height of his power now, right?”

“Isn’t it all thanks to Lord Chen’s secret support? Hehe…”

“I have two matters to entrust to you this time,” Chen Yuan said in a low voice.

“Just give the order, my lord, and old Zhu will definitely get it done!”

Zhu Sihai said, pounding his chest.

Chen Yuan ignored Zhu Sihai’s display and extended a finger:

“The first matter, within three days, I need you to gather forty Tiger Bone Pills or Blood Essence Pills.”

Zhu Sihai was taken aback, cursed inwardly that he spoke too soon, and asked in a low voice:

“Lord Chen, may I ask what you need so many elixirs for?”

“That’s none of your concern, I’m only asking if you can do it!” Chen Yuan said emphatically.

“Three days is too short, at least give me seven days!”

“No, you have three days. Gang Leader Zhu, having controlled the Beihai Gang for so many years, with all the channels and relationships at your disposal, it’s impossible that you can’t even get forty Tiger Bone Pills.”

“If you can’t, use the resources of the Beihai Gang to cover it.”

Chen Yuan’s tone brooked no argument.

He didn’t have much time. Not to mention Cien Temple, Liu Shuanghe was a significant threat, and Chen Yuan couldn’t be sure that his letter would definitely buy them time.

It was also possible that upon seeing his threat, Liu Shuanghe would take the initiative to strike.

Hearing Chen Yuan’s firm words, Zhu Sihai fell silent for a moment and then said:

“Fine, three days it is, as long as there is silver…”

“There is no silver.”

“Lord Chen must be joking. Without silver, where would old Zhu get Tiger Bone Pills?” Zhu Sihai said in a low voice.

“I’m currently short on funds and can’t provide silver. However, if Gang Leader Zhu can get those forty Tiger Bone Pills for me, you’ll only need to pay two hundred taels instead of the usual three hundred in tribute for the next year,”

“Whatever I manage to scrounge up, I’ll cover the remaining hundred taels for you. How about that?”

Chen Yuan couldn’t worry about Zhu Sihai guessing anything now; even if he did, what of it? Would he dare not deliver? If it came to that…

The Ping’an County constables, led by arrest officer Chen, would unleash a campaign to sweep away prostitution and crime in North City.

Zhu Sihai’s gaze wavered with hesitation, realizing that coming up with nearly five hundred taels in cash on such short notice was impossible, even for him, and other assets would need to be mortgaged.

But given Chen Yuan’s determination, should he defy him…

Thinking of the fate that befell the group of bandits today, Zhu Sihai took a deep breath and said:

“Alright, since arrest officer Chen has spoken, old Zhu trusts you. The Tiger Bone Pills will be gathered within three days!”

“Gang Leader Zhu, you’ve made a most wise decision.”

A sly smile curled at Chen Yuan’s lips.

Forty Tiger Bone Pills, plus the ones he already had, were enough to allow him to complete nine Blood Refining processes and enter the Bone Refining Level in an extremely short amount of time.

It’s a pity that such frequent refinement of elixirs for Body Refinement would certainly accumulate elixir toxicity in the body, and while the Marrow Cleansing Spirit Pearl could continue to cleanse it, it would still cause some damage to the foundation.

But Chen Yuan could no longer care about that now. The Cien Temple, No-Life Sect, Blood Evil Saber, Liu Family… Chen Yuan was indeed facing a multitude of problems.

Even County Magistrate Wu Qingfeng disliked him because of Li Mingqi.

He needed to advance to Bone Refining as quickly as possible to gain some ability to protect himself.

As for his foundation…

He would have to slowly repair it, fortunately having the Marrow Cleansing Spirit Pearl to slowly remove the elixir toxicity.

If not for the Marrow Cleansing Spirit Pearl, Chen Yuan would never dare to gamble with the foundation of his Martial Arts.

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