CHAPTER 94: CHAPTER 94: ARMED WITH A SHARP BLADE

After completing the registration procedures, due to Zhang Li’s strong insistence, Lu Ren reluctantly returned to his residence for a short rest.

Then he continued to immerse himself in his Fist Technique training. Although he had confirmed that his own practice was rather inefficient for increasing skill level, each practice of the Fist Technique wasn’t just about gaining proficiency from the system.

It was about deepening his understanding of the Fist Technique, ingraining it into bodily instincts and comprehension.

Days passed by like this without any special fighting opportunities.

"Isn’t it boring to practice like this?"

Li Shu was still lying on the wall, watching Lu Ren continuously repeat the practice of Phoenix Falcon Fist from morning till night, except for a break at noon.

These days, whenever Lu Ren practiced his fist, Li Shu would be lying on the wall to observe. Lu Ren didn’t mind; even if he taught the Phoenix Falcon Fist to her, reaching his level would be impossible without both talent and time.

Lately, in Li Shu’s eyes, Lu Ren’s Fist Technique increasingly resembled a divine bird, just like... the martial intent described in martial arts novels!

She wasn’t sure exactly what it was, but she felt as if a divine bird awakened during Lu Ren’s practice, releasing incredible life’s vitality. Even though she was lying on the wall, she could feel the intense heat emanating from his body.

Such intense heat made Li Shu suspect that placing a pot of water next to Lu Ren would boil it.

"I heard you joined the Security Department?"

As Lu Ren concluded his fist stance, Li Shu finally asked.

Lu Ren glanced at her: "You’ve got quite the insider news. Don’t you work?"

Li Shu chuckled, shaking her head: "I just happened to hear that a powerhouse joined the Shu Capital’s Security Department, flipping many people on the spot. Even the captain of the third team, Chen Daoli, suffered a big loss. This explosive news has spread throughout the Southwest recently, even reaching Kyoto. You’d better be careful."

Lu Ren frowned: "Be careful of what?"

"Be careful of some people seeking revenge. The bigger the commotion this causes, the more dangerous it will be for you."

Li Shu said earnestly: "Those people care very much about face. You’ve embarrassed them, and they won’t let you go."

Lu Ren exhaled and shook his head slightly, "Once your Fist Technique practice reaches my level, you’ll understand."

Ordinary people may not have the ability to resist in front of those martial arts family and top fist technique schools.

But he’s different, just half a step away from stepping into the Great Perfection Realm of Fist Technique, a person with no attachments, can be terrifying.

Moreover, Lu Ren wasn’t like those specialized martial artists who disdain firearms; he would shout that the times have changed.

Handling firearms!

Recently, he’s also taken time to undergo military training at the Security Department. The strong learning ability brought by his deepened Fist Technique has allowed him to pass many special courses in a short time.

This has greatly improved his Gun Skill.

Lu Ren wiped the sweat from his body with a towel, listening to Li Shu say: "They’re afraid?"

Lu Ren didn’t answer directly, but said: "Yan Zhenghua was also a prominent figure, defeating many top fist technique schools. But ever since he retired alone, those top fist techniques never troubled him. Do you know why?"

This is information he obtained from the Security Department’s intranet after joining.

Li Shu suddenly realized: "You mean because Master Yan kept to himself, and coupled with his formidable strength, if they weren’t able to kill him, they would face retaliation."

Lu Ren nodded: "That’s right."

Although he possessed a system, as his Fist Techniques deepened, he became immersed in them.

The achievements he has today are all honed through his hard practice!

Sigh, the system is just an aid...

"What?!"

Li Shu’s face was filled with disbelief. How long had Lu Ren been practicing? From what she knew, it was just over a year since he got the Basic Swordsmanship from Yan Zhenghua.

After a moment, she softly said: "Being second to none in the literary world and unbeaten in the martial world, you should know that there’s always someone better. That day, you trampled on those Fist Technique schools so wantonly, embarrassing them. People behind them might emerge. Don’t think you can be fearless with that mindset; this concerns life and death and the reputation of those Fist Technique schools. They won’t let it slide."

"Who asked you to tell me this?" Lu Ren sidelong glanced at her.

Li Shu was surprised: "You’re quite perceptive! You even guessed that!"

If I hadn’t guessed, it would be a ghost; a novice in fist techniques able to speak so wisely? If no one backed her up with such insights, he would do a headstand right there and then!!

Lu Ren pondered for a moment, then said seriously: "You wouldn’t understand! Did Boss Yan ask you to tell me this?"

Li Shu didn’t hide it and said openly: "I told him about you, and he told me to tell you these two sentences."

"I understand, and I’m clear about these things."

Lu Ren wasn’t a fool. With the Security Department backing him, those people didn’t dare go too far. This was a guarantee Zhang Li personally gave, also informed by the head of the Security Department.

Strictly speaking, they really needed someone like Lu Ren!

Need a troublemaker like that indeed!

After all, he was a loose cultivator, and for those top fist technique schools, Lu Ren was indeed perceived as someone from the Security Department.

When he first heard it, Lu Ren complained internally for quite some time, but he had to admit, whether from an interest perspective or an emotional one, Lu Ren was inclined towards national institutions.

This gradually made him let loose.

With a sharp weapon in hand, the intent to kill arises naturally.

From initially wanting to lie low, he now possesses a power that ordinary people cannot ignore, and more importantly, conventional practice no longer allows him to enhance his power too rapidly.

He needed this situation.

"By the way, aren’t you practicing the Phoenix Extreme Fist? Didn’t Master Yan teach it to you?"

Lu Ren raised an eyebrow, "Why don’t you teach me the Phoenix Extreme Fist."

Li Shu shook her head like a rattle: "No, no, I promised Master Yan I wouldn’t pass it on!"

"Tch!"

Seeing Lu Ren about to leave, Li Shu hesitated for a moment, finally calling, "Do you have time tonight? I know a particularly good internet-famous hot pot place. Want to try it?"

Lu Ren didn’t turn his head, "No time, I have special training tonight. And a friendly reminder, those so-called internet-famous stores are mostly expensive and unappetizing. The truly good food is in the small, local eateries."

Li Shu: "..."

She covered her forehead, couldn’t help but mumble, "I shouldn’t have gotten my hopes up."

Through discovering Lu Ren’s nature in the spatial gap of the Otherworld, once he decides to do something, if it’s not the end of the world, he wouldn’t change it.

At least, he’s not very polite to women.

...

...

Late at night, in the newly developed high-tech zone of Shu Capital.

There was a Twin Towers project nearing completion, but because of the developer’s funding problems, these two super high-rise buildings over three hundred meters tall are currently on hold, needing some time before restarting.

Between these Twin Towers, a tall tower crane stands horizontally like an iron bridge, a bridge that separates the twin towers with a ten-meter gap.

Lu Ren stood at the edge of the building’s top, looking down at the brightly lit streets below, with cars and pedestrians coming and going.

(Thank you Time Looks at Hearts, 55 Ordinary People, Saving Pig, Black Rue of Africa, Ye Xianhua, Terb* Pine for the rewards.

Asking for help, does anyone have a single concise phrase for this book’s muscle flow hype review? The author’s brain has run dry and couldn’t come up with anything!!)