"Yes, Mr. Xie!"

Zhenbin said respectfully.

"Alright, you all can leave and continue with what you were doing. Lin Zheyu, stay behind." Xu Jingwu waved his hand and said.

After everyone left, Xu Jingwu walked to the side and sat down.

"Sit." He looked at Lin Zheyu and said.

"Yes, Gang Leader."

Lin Zheyu nodded, put on his jacket, and sat down beside him.

"Have you reached the Peak of Bone Forging?" Xu Jingwu asked.

He had been wanting to ask earlier, but it was inconvenient with the brothers from the Feihong Gang present.

"Yes, I just broke through yesterday." Lin Zheyu said.

He intended to reveal more of his strength.

Over a month ago, he was at the Mid-Stage Bone Forging; now reaching the peak seems quite normal… right?

"To reach the Peak of Bone Forging in just half a year?!" Xu Jingwu was somewhat shocked.

"Could you demonstrate?"

Xu Jingwu said, "Use your 'Force' as well, let me see how your strength stands now."

"Okay!"

Lin Zheyu nodded.

He walked to the open space in the distance, assumed the stance of the Wild Bull Fist, and a powerful aura surged from him.

Bang!

Crack!

His right foot stomped fiercely, both fists struck out, the wind howled, and his sleeves crackled.

Immediately after, a series of cracking and popping sounds echoed from his arms, the resonating of muscles and bones, a sign of bones forged like iron!

"Good!"

Feeling the strong 'Force' emanating from Lin Zheyu, Mr. Xu's eyes lit up.

Having practiced martial arts for only half a year and developing such a powerful 'Force,' after honing it for several more years, he might have a chance to comprehend 'Intent.'

Once one develops their own 'Intent,' the chances of advancing to a Transforming Force martial artist increase.

"What a prodigy, your talent is truly monstrous!"

Xu Jingwu praised, "If you had started practicing martial arts from a young age, you might have already reached the Qi Blood Realm."

"You're too kind, Mr. Xu."

Lin Zheyu stopped and returned to his seat, humbly speaking.

"No, with your aptitude, if given proper training, you will surely become a Bone Marrow Refining Realm expert in the future, and might even advance to the Huajin Level!"

"Are you interested in joining the Xu Family? You don't need to marry into the family."

"After marrying a daughter from the Xu Family, you can establish your own household, becoming an allied family with the Xu Family, and establish your own clan in Songyi City."

"Aren't you looking to change to a higher-level cultivation technique?"

"With the Xu Family's support, you won't have to worry about martial arts resources or cultivation techniques, as the Xu Family can directly provide them." Xu Jingwu said seriously, looking at Lin Zheyu.

"I appreciate Mr. Xu's kindness."

"However, I don't plan to marry and have children so soon. The Xu Family has been kind to me, and if there's anything you need in the future, Lin Zheyu would be obliged to help!"

Lin Zheyu clasped his fists and said.

"Haha, I was too forward."

"When you tire of being alone someday, and feel your strength is sufficient, you can come find me. The Xu Family is large and has many outstanding women; you'll surely find one you like."

Mr. Xu laughed heartily instead of getting angry at his words.

"Thank you for your kindness, Gang Leader." Lin Zheyu expressed his gratitude once more.

"Alright, you can head back first and focus on your cultivation." Xu Jingwu waved his hand.

"Yes!"

Watching Lin Zheyu's departing figure, Xu Jingwu felt a bit of envy and admiration on his face.

"What an enviable talent!"

"With such talent, if this young man doesn't meet an untimely end, he'll definitely become a powerful martial artist."

Xu Jingwu sighed, as he hadn't seen such an outstanding young person in a long time.

"I need to talk to Yuxiang when I return, encourage her to be more proactive, and try to win Lin Zheyu's heart."

"If Yuxiang doesn't work out, let Yuhua interact with him; although she's only twelve, she's a budding beauty and will surely outshine Yuxiang when she grows up."

"A bit young now, but no big deal; in two or three years, she'll blossom beautifully." Xu Jingwu said to himself.

...

Bidan Tea House.

After meeting with his subordinates, Lin Zheyu, along with Jia Yanrong, Xie Jiang, and the others, arrived at the tea house.

Zhenbin was also present.

"Brother Zhenbin, I toast to you. I'm not familiar with matters within the gang and will trouble you from now on." Lin Zheyu said to the burly man.

This was someone Xu Jingwu had specially found to assist him, allowing him not to worry about gang affairs, giving him more time to practice martial arts, which was extremely considerate.

"No need to be formal, Mr. Lin. Just call me Zhenbin." Zhenbin responded with a smile.

"Mr. Lin—no, I should call you Mr. Lin now!"

"I didn't expect that in just a few months, you'd transform into our superior. Please guide us well in the future, Mr. Lin."

Xie Jiang laughed and said.

Having become familiar with each other, the three of them and Lin Zheyu were not too reserved.

"Haha, come on, let's drink, let's drink. Tonight at Baihua Tower, it's on me." Lin Zheyu raised his wine bowl and laughed.

...

As night fell.

At Xing Zhiyuan's residence.

Xing Zhicheng and Xing Penghai, two brothers, were both there, and Xing Zhiyuan's wife and concubines were at the side, with tear marks on their faces, evidently having just cried.

"Is there still no news?"

Xing Zhicheng asked the newcomer with a serious tone.

"No, we can't find the master and Young Master Jing'an." The man replied.

"Did they mention anything they planned to do yesterday?" Xing Zhicheng asked Xing Zhiyuan's wife.

"No."

"The master went to bed very late yesterday, discussing matters in the hall with Yue Jiang and Jing'an."

"After Yue Jiang left not long after, the master and Jing'an were still inquiring and waiting there, then I went to bed first. When I woke up the next day, the master was nowhere to be found, and he left no word."

"Woo woo woo, could something have happened to the master and Jing'an, woo woo..." The woman couldn't help but cry as she spoke.

"Father, didn't Uncle Zhiyuan say he wanted to personally capture Lin Zheyu and interrogate him to see if he could uncover any clues about Jinglong's death?"

"Could it be that last night, while trying to capture Lin Zheyu, they fell into the Xu Family's ambush? I heard the Xu Family highly values that boy."

Xing Penghai contemplated for a moment and said.

"To make Zhiyuan, Jing'an, and Yue Jiang disappear without a trace, it would at least require strength at the Qi Blood Realm."

"Would the Xu Family, placing so much importance on that boy, have dispatched such a high-level expert for protection?"

Xing Zhicheng frowned, shook his head, and said: "The Xu Family doesn't have an abundance of Qi Blood Realm experts to that extent."

"Report this matter to the Clan Leader; Jing'an is one of our Xing Family's outstanding disciples. Even he is in trouble; I don't believe the Clan Leader will ignore it!"

Xing Zhicheng said indifferently.

"Father, could it have been Lin Zheyu's doing?"

"If proficient in Poison Tao, it's possible Jing'an could fall for his means unknowingly." Xing Penghai speculated.

"It's possible..."

"..."

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