Chen Yuan's most pressing matter now was to complete the nine Blood Refinements and step into the Bone Refinement realm. With his strength after nine Blood Refinements, he would definitely be stronger than most Bone Refinement experts.

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

By then, unless a Condensing Qi expert appeared, Chen Yuan would fear no one!

He could also risk investigating the Eternal Life Church demonic cultivators at Ci'en Temple and the Blood Fiend Saber indicated by the Qi Luck Altar.

After a long silence in the room, Chen Yuan stood up and looked towards the north of the city.

......

Cao County, the Liu family.

Liu Shuanghe held the letter in his hand, his expression uncertain and gloomy. His right fist clenched, and a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

Uncle Yun raised an eyebrow and asked in a low voice,

"Master, is there something wrong with the letter Chen Yuan sent?"

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

"Han Feihu is dead, killed by Chen Yuan. He also learned from Han Feihu about our Liu family hiring Han Feihu to assassinate him, warning us not to have a next time."

"Otherwise, Qing'er and Changzhi won't be able to leave the county government."

After Uncle Yun quickly read the letter, he placed it on the table:

"This Chen Yuan's strength is so strong that even Han Feihu couldn't defeat him."

"The intelligence was inaccurate. This Chen Yuan's strength is definitely at the Bone Refinement level, not to be underestimated. It's a pity, if it weren't for Qing'er's matter, befriending him wouldn't be impossible."

Liu Shuanghe's eyes turned cold.

"So, are we still going to deal with him?"

Liu Shuanghe looked ahead:

"However, what Chen Yuan said is also right. Our enemy is not him. As long as Qing'er and Changzhi are safe, that's all that matters. It's also a good opportunity to temper Qing'er's temper during this time."

"Now, preserving the foundation of my Liu family is the most important thing. As for this Chen Yuan, let him live a little longer for now, and leave him to Qing'er to deal with in the future!"

"Understood, Master."

......

North of the city, the North Sea Gang.

"Lord Chen, please."

Zhu Si Hai stood in front of the hall, smiling as he extended his hand.

Since the North Sea Gang annexed several other small forces, it had been thriving, with a large increase in gang members and the addition of two new halls. The yamen turned a blind eye to the North Sea Gang's expansion of its territory.

Everyone knew who was behind Zhu Si Hai.

If there were still people who were eager to compete with the North Sea Gang before, now, especially after the yamen paraded the heads of dozens of bandits through the streets today, they had basically given up the idea.

Many people shared a common understanding: this newly appointed Chen Yuan was truly ruthless, daring to剿 (jiao, suppress) bandits, let alone them?

Therefore, Zhu Si Hai's attitude was very low, even surpassing his previous attitude towards Huang Xing.

Chen Yuan did not stand on ceremony and followed Zhu Si Hai into the hall, surrounded by North Sea Gang members.

"Tell them to leave."

Chen Yuan waved his hand.

Seeing that Chen Yuan had something to discuss, Zhu Si Hai did not refuse and asked the hall masters to leave. In the blink of an eye, only he and Chen Yuan remained.

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

Zhu Si Hai smiled and poured Chen Yuan a cup of fine tea.

"Lord, what brings you to my North Sea Gang today?"

Zhu Si Hai asked with a smile.

"What, am I not allowed to come?"

Chen Yuan glanced at Zhu Si Hai.

"No, no, no, Lord can come anytime..." Zhu Si Hai said with a flattering smile.

"After annexing the other forces, Gang Leader Zhu is now at the peak of his power, isn't he?"

"Isn't it all thanks to Lord Chen's support behind the scenes? Hehe..."

"I have two things I want to ask you to do this time," Chen Yuan said in a low voice.

"Lord, just give the order, I, Lao Zhu, will definitely do it!"

Zhu Si Hai patted his chest and said.

Chen Yuan ignored Zhu Si Hai's feigned appearance and raised a finger:

"First, within three days, gather forty Tiger Bone Pills or Blood Accumulation Pills for me."

Zhu Si Hai was stunned, cursing himself for speaking too soon, and asked in a low voice:

"May I ask what Lord Chen wants so many pills for?"

"That's none of your business. I'm just asking if you can do it!" Chen Yuan said sternly.

"Three days is too short, at least seven days!"

"No, only three days. Gang Leader Zhu has been in charge of the North Sea Gang for so many years. With your channels and connections, you can't possibly not be able to get forty Tiger Bone Pills."

"If you can't, use the resources within the North Sea Gang to make up for it."

Chen Yuan's tone left no room for argument.

His time was not abundant. Leaving Ci'en Temple aside, Liu Shuanghe was a great threat. Chen Yuan couldn't be completely sure that his letter would definitely delay things.

It was also possible that Liu Shuanghe saw his threat and took the initiative to act.

Hearing Chen Yuan's resolute words, Zhu Si Hai was silent for a moment and said:

"Okay, three days it is, as long as there's silver..."

"There's no silver."

"Lord Chen must be joking. Without silver, where am I going to get Tiger Bone Pills?" Zhu Si Hai said in a low voice.

"I'm not flush with cash right now and can't come up with the silver. However, as long as Gang Leader Zhu gets me forty Tiger Bone Pills, in the future, the annual tribute of three hundred taels of silver will be reduced to two hundred taels."

"Once I get things sorted out, I'll cover the remaining hundred taels for you, how about that?"

Chen Yuan couldn't care less about what Zhu Si Hai might guess. Even if he guessed, so what? Did he dare not give them? If that were the case...

The Ping'an County constables, led by Constable Chen, would launch a crackdown on vice and organized crime in the north of the city.

Zhu Si Hai's eyes flickered with hesitation. Taking out nearly five hundred taels of silver in cash at once was something even he couldn't do, and he could only use other things as collateral.

But Chen Yuan was so resolute. If he disobeyed...

Thinking of the fate of those bandits today, Zhu Si Hai took a deep breath and said:

"Okay, since Constable Chen has spoken, I, Lao Zhu, trust you. I'll definitely gather the Tiger Bone Pills for you within three days!"

"Gang Leader Zhu, you've made an incredibly wise decision."

Chen Yuan's lips curled into a smile.

Forty Tiger Bone Pills, plus the portion he already had, would be enough for him to complete the nine Blood Refinements and enter the Bone Refinement realm in a very short time.

It was a pity that such frequent refinement of pills for body training would definitely accumulate drug toxins in his body. Although the Marrow Cleansing Spirit Pearl was constantly cleansing them, it would still cause some damage to his foundation.

But Chen Yuan couldn't care less about that now. Ci'en Temple, the Eternal Life Church, the Blood Fiend Saber, the Liu family... Chen Yuan was facing quite a few problems.

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

He had to step into the Bone Refinement realm as soon as possible and have some self-protection.

As for the foundation...

He could only make up for it slowly. Fortunately, he possessed the Marrow Cleansing Spirit Pearl, which could slowly remove the drug toxins for him.

If he didn't have the Marrow Cleansing Spirit Pearl, Chen Yuan would never joke around with his martial arts foundation.

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