Chapter Eighteen: Night Raid on the Li Family!

"Alright, that's fine!"

"Brother, remember this—when you strike, do it swiftly and then escape at once. The Li family's internal force masters are not to be underestimated."

Yan Chonghu pondered for a moment, then agreed. If Qin Feng were to target only Li Tianlong, given Qin Feng's strength, it would be easy, with no danger. Yet Yan Chonghu still felt uneasy. He decided to secretly bring Shi Tie along that night, to lie in wait and act if anything unexpected occurred.

After discussing a few matters with Qin Feng and leaving behind the medicinal herbs, Yan Chonghu hurried away.

"If time allows tonight, after killing Li Tianlong, I'll need to visit the Axe Gang. Their deputy leader Chen Yuntiger is a menace who must be eliminated!"

"But whether it's the Li family or the Axe Gang, both are dens of dragons and tigers, brimming with formidable fighters. I must further strengthen myself!"

Qin Feng murmured softly, carrying the box of century-old herbs into the room. He would not let slip any chance to enhance his own power.

"Refine!"

Back in his room, Qin Feng immediately sat cross-legged, took a stalk of the century-old herb from the box, and began to rapidly refine it using the Thunder Breathing Technique.

"The peak of hidden force—still not breaking through to the internal force realm!"

When night fell, Qin Feng opened his eyes, regret flickering in them; he had not advanced to the internal force level. Though his cultivation had not broken through, his strength had nonetheless increased significantly—more power could now be added.

"Activate the point system!"

When Qin Feng opened the "+" sign in his right eye's field of vision, he found the interface had changed.

Name: Qin Feng
Realm: Hidden Force
Strength: 2800 pounds (+)

"Two thousand eight hundred pounds?"

"A bright force martial artist can reach three hundred pounds with both arms; hidden force, six hundred; internal force, nine hundred!"

"Now my arms reach two thousand eight hundred pounds, already far surpassing internal force martial artists. But it's not enough. One internal force martial artist is no match for me—but what if there are ten, dozens, hundreds?"

"Moreover, above internal force masters, there are even more mysterious and powerful grandmasters!"

Deep in his heart, Qin Feng gained a clearer understanding of his own combat ability—it was still far from sufficient.

+1
+1
+1
+1
...

Qin Feng took a deep breath and tapped the plus sign, again letting his muscles fill with the swelling pain of growth.

Strength: 3000 pounds (+)

When his strength reached three thousand pounds, Qin Feng stopped; his body was barely able to withstand this limit.

"Fu Bo, Tiger, Leopard—you three lead the maids and others away from the manor for now. Wait for my return!"

Qin Feng summoned Wang Fu, Liu Hu, and Wang Bao, instructing them carefully. He wanted to prevent the Axe Gang or the Li family from making a preemptive move against him.

"Yes, young master."

"Young master, be careful in all things."

Wang Fu, Wang Bao, and Liu Hu nodded heavily, speaking in low voices.

"It's my turn now."

Once Wang Fu, Wang Bao, and Liu Hu had left the manor, Qin Feng wrapped his face in black cloth, took up his spiked mace, and sped toward the Li family residence.

"He's making his move!"

"Quick, follow!"

Yan Chonghu and Shi Tie, hidden in the shadows and monitoring the manor, swiftly followed when they saw Qin Feng leave.

Whoosh!

Qin Feng strode quickly toward the Li family, his heart boiling with murderous intent. This time, he would kill Li Tianlong without fail.

When he arrived at the Black Tiger Gang, he saw over twenty martial artists leaving the Li family estate, with Li Tianlong among them.

"That's Li Baisheng."

"Be cautious!"

Yan Chonghu and Shi Tie arrived and, spotting Li Baisheng among the fighters, were startled. Their faces grew grave.

Li Baisheng was the head of the Li family, an internal force master with formidable strength and swordsmanship as swift as lightning. Both Yan Chonghu and Shi Tie had clashed with him before, never gaining an advantage. They were deeply wary of Li Baisheng.

"Tianlong, remember—a true man knows when to yield and when to stand firm. You did right not to confront the Black Tiger Gang head-on that day!"

"But while the Black Tiger Gang is strong, they're not enough to make us cower. Go and eliminate Qin Feng and the Xuanhai Martial Hall!"

"As for the Black Tiger Gang, I'll handle them myself!"

"I don't believe they'd risk opposing the Li family for a mere boy!"

"Besides, your Uncle Qing told me he's on the verge of breaking through to the grandmaster realm. Once that happens, he'll move against the Black Tiger Gang. Their arrogance won't last long."

Li Baisheng, the Li family patriarch, clapped Li Tianlong's shoulder and spoke in a deep voice.

"Father, I understand!"

Li Tianlong's face lit with wild joy.

His Uncle Qing was the master of the Azure Dragon Sect, always allied with the Li family. Once Uncle Qing broke through to grandmaster, the Li family would rise even higher.

"Make sure not to leave any loose ends."

"And don't leave any traces."

"For now, Uncle Qing hasn't broken through yet. If the City Lord's Mansion catches wind, it'll be a big problem!"

Li Baisheng's face grew fierce and cold as he spoke.

"Yes, Father, I understand!"

A cruel smile curled Li Tianlong's lips.

The day Qin Feng humiliated him was still fresh—now it was time for revenge.

Five hidden force, thirteen bright force—how could he withstand that?

"Thank you all for your efforts!"

Li Baisheng cupped his fists to the eighteen martial artists, speaking in a grave tone.

"Kill!"

Hiding in the shadows, Qin Feng overheard Li Baisheng and Li Tianlong's words. Fury blazed in his heart; he growled low, moving with lightning speed as he charged toward Li Tianlong.

"Damn!"

"Brother Qin doesn't know Li Baisheng—he'll mistake him for a regular fighter!"

"Li Baisheng is an internal force master—formidable! And this is the Li family's territory. Brother Qin is in danger."

"We must act now and help him escape!"

Yan Chonghu's face changed as he saw Qin Feng dash forward.

"Who goes there?"

"Die!"

Two hidden force martial artists saw Qin Feng's murderous charge, drew their weapons, and shouted fiercely.

"Die!"

Filled with rage and icy resolve, Qin Feng thought—his conflict with Li Tianlong was only in words, yet the Li family planned to slaughter him and all at Xuanhai Martial Hall. Their hearts were ruthless.

Seeing the two hidden force martial artists charging at him, Qin Feng swung with all his might, slamming his spiked mace down.

Bang.

Bang.

The mace struck their weapons, shattering them and then crashed into their bodies. The spikes pierced through their flesh, sending them flying.

They hit the ground, no longer recognizable as human, their breaths already ceased.

"Kill!"

Having dispatched the two hidden force fighters, Qin Feng did not pause, rushing directly at Li Tianlong.

"Die!"

His charging figure was unstoppable, and his mace came crashing down upon Li Tianlong's head.