"A martial artist is naturally like this. To accommodate more power and have a stronger resistance to blows, one must strengthen their physique. They seem to have decent strength, but I'm not sure if they've refined their internal organs."

A young man nearby spoke. His appearance was extremely beautiful, exceptionally handsome. If not for his robust physique and tall stature, just his face alone could easily outshine many women.

The Qi and Blood Martial Path is divided into four stages: Ao Jin, Bone Forging, Refining the Internal Organs, and Blood Exchange, with the final stage being Embracing the Pill to Form Gang, also known as the Bright Awakening Realm.

The tall young man, Chen Yichen, spoke casually as he took a sip of Celestial Tea, unable to hold back his praise: "This Celestial Tea from Dragon Void Mountain is indeed good, just not enough of it."

A woman beside him, Tang Yan, chuckled lightly and said, "The Celestial Tea from Dragon Void Mountain is naturally precious. It nourishes the soul and gathers the spirit. Many high families are vying for it. Getting some this year means our luck is not bad."

She paused and then reminded, "After all, it was introduced by Xiaoxu Li. It's always good to make a favorable connection. A martial artist who has refined their internal organs is worth forming ties with both emotionally and rationally."

Chen Yichen curled his lips but didn't say much more. His expression then changed slightly, showing a hint of interest as he said, "Let's see if this little organ refiner is worthy of such ties."

"Lu Chenggong?" Tang Yan observed the man walking towards Lu Ren, her brow slightly furrowed.

"Why is this guy here?"

"How could Lu Chenggong not be here."

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"Wow, it's a buffet too." Li Tianming was quite excited as he looked at the dining table in the distance: "Holy shit, they've even got pearl rice. A meal like that is quite replenishing!"

Lu Ren said, "Go have fun yourself. Whatever people say, just treat it like it's going in one ear and out the other."

Thinking for a moment, he added, "If someone deliberately provokes you, don't be afraid."

Having Lu Ren's reassurance, Li Tianming nodded repeatedly and wandered over on his own.

"Brother Lu!"

Xu Li came bouncing over, her petite figure forming a stark contrast with the tall Lu Ren.

After greeting, Xu Li looked around, then lowered her voice and said, "Brother Lu, if you fancy someone here, I can play matchmaker for you."

Saying this, she familiarly patted Lu Ren's arm with enthusiasm on her little face.

Lu Ren was speechless. This Xu Li seemed to have quite the knack for matchmaking.

"Isn't this a martial arts exchange meeting?"

"Of course!"

Xu Li nodded repeatedly, "This is a women's martial arts exchange."

"Women?"

Lu Ren was stunned for a moment, then looked around in confusion. This didn't seem right at all!

The female martial artists he encountered in Chentai City were all muscle-bound, with their chest fat turned into pure muscle, their strength rivaling that of men, wielding weapons with terrifying momentum.

However, the women Lu Ren saw here were all graceful in stature. Although they bore traces of practicing punches and kicks, to Lu Ren, it seemed like mere flowery display.

To say something unkind, using nails or pulling hair would be more effective than these women punching in the ring.

"Here they come, the match is starting."

Xu Li watched excitedly at the gathering crowd ahead.

They saw two women in athletic wear, wearing headgear and armor, decent-looking, going up to the stage, continuously using learned punches and kicks in a methodical manner.

There was no sense of guarding; they simply displayed their learned skills on the opponent.

In the end, the two seemed to be losing their temper, and their punches and kicks became disorderly as they resorted to brawling.

Lu Ren couldn't help but shake his head repeatedly.

Even a dogfight would be more entertaining than this.

He then lost the desire for social interaction. After all, this was a social gathering mainly comprised of young people, with few there with genuine intentions, most were simply there to join the fun.

Honestly, it was a female-led social event.

But Li Tianming was enjoying it, even cheering with the crowd when things got intense.

"Yes, yes, pull her clothes!"

Lu Ren felt a bit embarrassed on his face, and as he was about to step forward, he suddenly halted, watching as a burly man approached him.

His expression was exceptionally calm.

"Are you Lu Ren?"

Lu Chenggong looked at him with a scrutinizing and rather disdainful expression.

"Who are you?"

Lu Ren's face was indifferent, responding.

"I'm Lu Chenggong, and I'd like to have a spar with you."

Lu Chenggong revealed a slight smile: "I'm from the same family. A friend, I've never seen you before. Newly arrived."

"Sorry, I'm not interested."

Lu Ren raised an eyebrow, looking at Lu Ren as he turned to leave, a hint of displeasure appearing on Lu Chenggong's face.

"Your household registration states you're Wang Feng, and that noodle shop of yours, if checked, might not get to operate."

Lu Ren stopped in his tracks, turning with narrowed eyes: "Are you threatening me?"

Lu Chenggong chuckled lightly: "I've never faced rejection before."

Lu Ren glanced at Lu Chenggong: "Same family..."

Seeing Lu Ren turn and leave without hesitation, Lu Chenggong's expression quickly darkened. He then signaled to his subordinates nearby.

"Go, burn down Wang Feng's noodle shop tonight."

In the distance, Chen Yichen and Tang Yan observed all this.

Tang Yan inquired, "Should we go talk to Lu Chenggong?"

Chen Yichen subtly shook his head, with a faint smile on his face: "For those like them trying to forcibly stick up, we must give a little hardship to discourage them."

Tang Yan didn't oppose much, chuckling lightly: "This Xiaoxu Li girl is kind-hearted, always getting tricked."

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On the way, Li Tianming enthusiastically said, "Teacher, I find this social group quite fascinating. Among them, two women seemed to have a grudge, fighting until their clothes were nearly torn off."

Just as he was excitedly recounting, he saw Lu Ren suddenly taking a different street.

Li Tianming was slightly bewildered: "Teacher, aren't we supposed to take this road back?"

"Just handling some little bugs along the way."

Li Tianming was momentarily stunned, but didn't dare question further, quickly following.

Circumnavigating the entire Dragon Abyss Book Society, they eventually reached a dark alley where the two stood firmly.

Though unclear on Lu Ren's target, Li Tianming sensed that Lu Ren was about to engage in deadly action.

At this thought, Li Tianming couldn't help but breathe quickly, nervousness on his face.

Lu Ren glanced at him: "Steady your breathing, you'll alarm others. Juliu City isn't like Xinfan Town; patrol officers often roam at night."

Li Tianming looked around, checked the time, and whispered, "It's only nine or ten now, there are still plenty of people around."

Lu Ren remained indifferent, "The timing is perfect, done and we go home to sleep."

Li Tianming: "…Teacher, who was foolish enough to provoke you?"

"At the exchange, Lu Chenggong."

Holy shit, ruthless, killing someone from your own family.

Li Tianming wanted to ask why, but he had been too engrossed in the fight earlier to notice the conflict between Lu Ren and Lu Chenggong.

Honestly, if not for Lu Ren saving face for Xu Li and to remain hidden in the dark for convenience,

Given Lu Chenggong's disrespectful words towards a Mortal Martial Artist in the Embracing the Pill Forming Gang Realm, he could have been killed on the spot without anyone raising an objection.

About the time of one incense stick, Lu Ren, leaning against the wall, opened his eyes, watching as Lu Chenggong came out from the Dragon Abyss Book Society and walked in their direction. He glanced at Li Tianming.

"Go, kill him."

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