Martial Saint through Reading-Chapter 37: Blood Evil Sect

A few nodded.

From the first murder in Wheat Alley to the eighth, less than a month passed.

These were just a few cult members and a young girl as the Young Master, the number of people behind the Blood Evil Sect was unknown.

If this matter is left unchecked, even more people will undoubtedly die by their hands.

Lin Zhenwu continued, "To prevent the Blood Evil Sect from returning, I will remain in Liuu Town."

"Shao Pengshu, Tan Hong, you two depart for Baiyuan County tomorrow and report this matter truthfully."

"Yes," the two replied respectfully.

"As for the credit..." He paused, looking at Fang Xiao, "Do as Instructor Fang has arranged."

Shao Pengshu showed hesitation.

Fang Xiao’s arrangement was for Shao Pengshu to take sole credit, resulting in a promotion to protect the young master.

But now the situation had changed; the culprit was not an individual, but the Blood Evil Sect, devouring hearts.

Even if they’ve only killed a few cult members, the evidence gathered is scarce, and the credit may be larger than initially expected.

In such a scenario, having the credit solely to himself might indeed attract a lot of resentment...

Tan Hong, however, was fine; being a subordinate, he wouldn’t lack recognition.

Shao Pengshu turned to Hou Ping, sincerely apologizing, "Captain Hou, my numerous offenses have caused a lot of trouble."

Then he looked at Lin Zhenwu, "Chief Instructor Lin, I know you’re not interested in such credit, and Instructor Fang wouldn’t want it either, but Captain Hou..."

"Captain Hou’s credit certainly shouldn’t be diminished," Lin Zhenwu interrupted Shao Pengshu before he could finish, "Instructor Fang wants you to advance, so you shall."

"As for Captain Hou..." Lin Zhenwu mused, "I remember Captain Hou has a son, interested in Martial Arts, right?"

Hou Ping’s eyes brightened, quickly responding, "Yes, my son who’s not very scholarly but has good physique, loves wielding weapons."

"Then it’s settled, Captain Hou, perhaps let Shao Pengshu bring him into the Criminal Defense Bureau."

"Thank you, Instructor Lin!"

Hou Ping rejoiced.

He already guessed why Fang Xiao wanted to give the credit to Shao Pengshu, it was for the young master, and he wasn’t focused on the credit himself.

At his age, serving as a Captain in a small town, his life path was quite predictable.

For him, the best reward was not for himself but for his son, Hou Wuchun.

Hou Wuchun was not scholarly but physically stronger than peers, a good candidate for Martial Arts, receiving guidance and training in the Criminal Defense Bureau, he could become a master of Condensing Qi and Blood.

"Moreover, Shao Pengshu, this time aside from promotion, you’ll get a considerable reward in silver taels, take it out."

"Instructor Lin didn’t have to say, I intended to do so." Shao Pengshu replied.

Seeing there was no more conversation, Lin Zhenwu didn’t want to waste time, "Alright, that’s about it, let’s disperse, I have matters to discuss with Instructor Fang."

The group tactfully left, leaving only Lin Zhenwu and Fang Xiao.

"Lin Zhenwu, weren’t you uninterested in interfering with my affairs? Why arrange for Hou Ping’s son to go to the Criminal Defense Bureau?"

Fang Xiao sat upright, his expression uncertain, the development of events was entirely unexpected, had it not been for a mysterious figure aiding him, his plans would have gone to waste.

But, if the mysterious figure was the young master itself, he felt his actions might be redundant.

Does a Martial Arts expert on par with Lin Zhenwu need him to arrange Shao Pengshu for protection? Only Lin Zhenwu, the Chief Instructor of the Criminal Defense Bureau, seemed adequate.

But is the young master truly the mysterious expert?

He was uncertain.

And reluctant to believe.

Approaching the realm of Blood Circulation Perfection, in less than a month?

Lin Zhenwu’s gaze was indifferent, shifting from the long spear, "Initially, I indeed did not want to interfere, your matters with the Chu family, and the troublesome Chu Ming Third Young Master, your current depleted state largely stems from the Chu family."

"I thought once that Chu family young master died of illness, you’d return to the Criminal Defense Bureau; however, using unknown means, you rescued someone with significantly damaged foundations."

"Furthermore, I can’t fathom your methods in transforming an unconscientious, pleasure-seeking illegitimate son into the top scorer of the academy exam."

"As a former battlefield comrade, I can only say, Fang Xiao, I admire you but also sympathize with you."

"Is it worth it for a woman, an illegitimate son?"

Lin Zhenwu’s gaze flickered, intently observing Fang Xiao.

Fang Xiao listened, with minimal expression, stating indifferently, "Qing Ning saved my life."

"Then why not destroy the Chu family for causing Qing Ning’s death? Don’t say you lack the strength."

"Qing Ning wouldn’t allow it; she said that was her destined home.

"Just for those words?"

"Yes."

"Ah...

After a while, Lin Zhenwu began slowly, "You’ve never changed, still the same as when you were young, returning kindness with tenfold repayment."

"After decades, companions either perished in battle or died in power struggles, now only you remain, my stubborn old friend."

"I’ll protect the young master."

"Well, much gratitude to Chief Instructor Lin," Fang Xiao loosened his tightly-strained expression.

The Government Office fell silent again.

After some moments passed, Fang Xiao glanced outside, rising to leave, "It’s about time; if Chief Instructor Lin has no other matters, I’ll take my leave."

Lin Zhenwu didn’t utter a word, waiting until Fang Xiao reached the office entrance, he asked, "Truly not returning to Baiyuan County?"

Fang Xiao halted, his voice turning icy, "I swore, the day I step back into Baiyuan County will be the day the Chu family is annihilated."

"Isn’t that good, avenging Qing Ning," Lin Zhenwu queried curiously.

"But I also promised Qing Ning not to act against the Chu family."

"Thus, I can’t go back."

"... stubborn as ever."

...

Liuu Town, at the west street’s end courtyard.

The oil lamp flickered, within the dim small room, Chu Ming sat at the desk, with three books placed upon it.

One was half of the Blood Evil Body Refining Technique obtained from constable Yuan Chengji, while the other two were obtained today from the slain tea stall owner.

His gaze fell, identifying the names on the two books, Blood Evil Body Refining Technique, Blood Claw Hand.

"Complete Blood Evil Body Refining Technique and a Martial Technique."

He drew the oil lamp closer, despite the lacking electricity in this world, relying on oil lamps at night, winds caused the light to flicker uncomfortably for the eyes.

Yet, despite the inconvenience, his eagerness to study the books could not be hindered.

Chu Ming first perused the complete Blood Evil Body Refining Technique, the front half skimmed briefly, already memorized yesterday.

Skipping this part, he swiftly examined the latter part of the Blood Evil Technique.

Ten lines at a glance, never forgotten, in no time, he completed reading it.

Simultaneously, in his mind, the small water pit belonging to the Blood Evil Body Refining Technique expanded into a slightly larger one.

He intentionally controlled this.

Chu Ming’s intention was not to cultivate the Bloodthirsty Technique, but to deduce, refine, and create a new technique, akin to the Tiger and Python Body Refining Technique.

As done yesterday, he first tried integrating Body Refining Technique’s lake water into the water pit.

The pit expanded, transforming into a small stream.

This stream connected to the travelogues, Classic of Poetry, Military Skill, the Tiger and Python Body Refining Technique among lake streams in his mind.

Converging, dispersing, extracting...

Discarding the bloodthirsty aspect, revealing the aggressive attack. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Before long, the sensation of refining the Tiger and Python Body Refining Technique resurfaced.

His lips slightly curled, a smile emerging on his face.