Chapter 005 This is just a warning

Imagine the scene of a sharp spear piercing through the center of the brow, Mu Qing shivered, his scalp tingling! Once again, he realized that Mu Feng, this seemingly frail scholar, was far from easy to deal with; he was both foul and tough, with thorns on his body. A casual insult might inadvertently end up hurting oneself!

The thin monkey chuckled and then said, "Surveillance is indeed necessary, but there are plenty of ways to deal with a mere scholar. Second Young Master, the Lantern Festival is approaching. According to the rules of the residence, it is the time for ordinary families to pay their tribute. As long as I give a heads-up to the Chief of Internal Affairs and let that brat Mufeng pay an extra ten or so taels of silver this year, it will be enough to make him drink from a pot and take his life. Let’s see if he dares to defy the Young Master again in the future"

Just as it lurked in the nearby thicket, the relentless hunting dog pounced fiercely, leaping high after a sudden rush, leaving behind a fleeting shadow

Mu Qingyuan's face contorted, expressing an indescribable anger and a sense of physical pain

Good

Listening to the increasingly close barking of the dogs behind him and glancing at the dense mangosteen trees, Mu Feng's expression turned cold as he suddenly stopped and became busy. He cut down a mangosteen branch and sharpened one end, securely tying it to a large tree, with the sharpened end facing the direction from which the hunting dogs were approaching. He then used a few dry branches to construct a simple scarecrow and draped his long robe over it. Since he could not shake them off, he simply decided to use the materials at hand to set a trap.

Mu Feng, you are doomed, absolutely doomed

Second Young Master, the situation is not right! A thin, triangular-faced guard approached with a flattering demeanor, his expression confident as if he had everything under control

The Inherited Talent of the Blood Refining Great Method

Mu Qingyuan laughed heartily, the first to rush out from the bamboo forest. Upon seeing the hunting dog, its abdomen pierced through and hanging on the mountain bamboo, he suddenly froze, his laughter abruptly ceasing

The hounds behind were drawing closer, and with a leap, I darted through the trees. Agile and nimble, with strong and powerful limbs, I sped up like a cheetah.

A single coin can bring down a hero

Consuming the fresh blood of a hunting dog brings such surprises; what would happen if one were to condense the essence of an enemy's blood into a blood pearl and swallow it

Hahaha, Mufeng, you are doomed

What is infuriating is that I never expected that Mu Feng would actually dare to lay hands on me, and he truly retaliated! What is astonishing is that I did not anticipate he possessed such skills! If he had just slightly adjusted his aim downward by half an inch when he struck, I would probably already be dead by now. His attack was both swift and ruthless, catching me completely off guard

Mufeng, I will strip your skin and pull out your tendons

Mu Feng's eyes lit up, and he quickly understood what was going on

Seeing Mu Qingyuan's impatience, the triangular-faced figure nicknamed "Skinny Monkey" patiently explained, "How could a frail scholar suddenly become so formidable? Second Young Master, I can assure you that there must be something unusual about this. In recent days, that kid Mu Feng has been acting strangely. In my opinion, it would be best to send someone to monitor him around the clock to understand what is really going on"

Seeing him finally break into a hearty laugh, the thin monkey seized the opportunity and said, "Young master, my old ailment has recurred; my tendons are intermittently experiencing sharp pains. You see, the last time you promised the Qingfeng Jue!"

Ahead, the sound of rustling footsteps could be heard. Mu Qingyuan, gritting his teeth, was overjoyed and urged the guards to quicken their pace. He wished he could immediately capture Mu Feng, humiliate him thoroughly, and then execute him in a torturous manner!

The sharp spear grazed the scalp and swiftly pierced into a large tree behind. The sharpened tip was deeply embedded, while the tail of the spear continued to shake vigorously, producing a whistling sound, illustrating just how terrifying the force was

The fierce hound bit through the scarecrow's neck, but at the same time, it felt a sharp pain in its abdomen as it was pierced by a sharp durian, with blood gushing out.

Mu Qingyuan let out a roar, just as he was about to issue an order for a search. Suddenly, a sharp sound of something slicing through the air whistled towards him. Looking up, he saw a spear made of mountain bamboo arriving before him in the blink of an eye, its speed so astonishing that he had no time to react

The pursuers were drawing closer. After dealing with the hounds, time was pressing, yet the actions were swift and orderly, calm and composed. As the blood, no larger than a thumbtack, entered the mouth, a surge of energy instantly revitalized the spirit, and the legs were once again filled with strength. At the same time, there was an additional wondrous sensation. A gentle inhalation through the nose brought forth the faint scent of blood in the wind, the earthy aroma of the mountains, and the lingering scent of Mu Qingyuan and his group, all converging together.

This is not a solution!

In a moment of excitement, Mu Qingyuan was particularly generous, pulling out a small booklet from his pocket and tossing it to the thin monkey. After patting his shoulder, he turned and left, with numerous guards closely following behind. Only the thin monkey, with his triangular face, stood still, flipping open the booklet and feeling overjoyed.

Hurry, catch up! That guy is entangled with the hounds, hurry!

Puff

"Nonsense, I certainly know that something is wrong!" Mu Qing, who was in a fit of anger, rolled her eyes and continued, "Skinny Monkey, why don't you explain in detail what exactly is wrong and how to deal with it?"

No problem, young master, rest assured

He touched his forehead, noticing the bloodstains on his hands. Mu Qingyuan's face turned pale, filled with both shock and anger

Diligent!

Hehe, the Elder of Criminal Law and the old family head rarely meet. As long as the Chief Steward does not speak of it, who would know? The thin monkey smiled wickedly and continued, "As for the Chief Steward, with your status as the young master, isn't it just a matter of a single word?"

A piercing scream echoed far and wide

The injured hunting dog struggled desperately, opening its large mouth in an attempt to bite through the hard mangosteen. Unfortunately, just as its sharp teeth made contact with the fruit, before it could bite through, a heavy boulder suddenly fell from above, striking its fragile head. In an instant, twice, and soon after, it weakly closed its eyes.

The bamboo forest, with its swaying shadows, seems like a passageway to hell, making one hesitant to take even a single step forward

Mu Qingyuan laughed heartily, imagining the scene of Mu Feng and her son weeping together, their faces filled with worry over a trivial amount of tribute money, and felt a surge of relief in her heart

A mere *picture* book worth a few taels of silver is not even enough for him to have a meal at Yihong Tower, yet for the impoverished mother and son, it is undoubtedly a substantial sum!

This is just a warning; next time, the target will not be the scalp

Condensing the demon core signifies that this high-priced hunting dog will officially become a powerful demon beast. At that time, its abilities in all aspects will be significantly enhanced, capable of knocking down a master at the mortal realm with a single encounter, and it would be incredibly impressive when taken out! However, now it is gone, everything is gone!

The profound Blood Refinement Technique not only allows one to refine the blood and even the corpses of enemies into a blood pearl, but it also has the potential to inherit the opponent's bloodline power and their innate abilities. After eliminating this fierce hound, not only is there one less formidable foe, but there is also an additional practical innate skill, achieving two goals with one action

This is a top-tier shepherd dog introduced from the northern frontier of the empire, reputed to be able to contend with tigers and leopards, and is on the verge of crystallizing a demon core

With a thunderous roar, Mufeng condensed the blood of the hunting dog into a blood pearl and swallowed it on the spot, replenishing the stamina consumed during the previous high-speed run

Mu Feng plunged into the dense bamboo forest, running faster and faster. The mountain path was rugged, with some areas lacking any trail at all, and the hazy moonlight made it particularly difficult to navigate. A moment's carelessness could lead to stepping on sharp stones or even slipping into a deep ravine. Relying on his familiarity with the terrain, he soon left Mu Qingyuan and his group far behind; however, the keen-nosed hunting dogs pursued relentlessly, proving impossible to shake off.

The mountains are high and the forests dense, the roads are rugged

The faster the speed, the more forceful the impact upon collision

I had thought that at this moment, Mufeng would surely be rolling on the ground under the bites of the hounds. Who would have expected that it was instead his once-proud beloved dog that was taken down!

Muscles, bones, and membranes are the three key focuses that martial artists must cultivate in the mortal realm. The training methods for strengthening bones are not difficult to find; the Thunder Sound Bone Refinement is the most fundamental and effective technique. However, the training methods for refining tendons and bone membranes are not so easily obtained, especially the advanced techniques, which are generally inaccessible to ordinary family descendants

Mu Feng felt a stirring in his heart, as a surge of brutal, yearning, and bloodthirsty sensations emanated from the ancestral witch's blood pearl within him, growing increasingly intense

Mu Qingyuan's eyes lit up, but then he showed a look of difficulty, "However, if the elder of criminal law or the old family head finds out, it might not be good, right"

Huh!

It's doomed

Wang

Woof, woof, woof!

"Good, good idea, Slim Monkey, this task is entrusted to you." Mu Qingyuan nodded.

Well, Slim Monkey, you really have a way about you, so cunning and so despicable, hahaha

Take it away, although it is just a copy, do not forget to remember to burn it afterwards

Mu Feng let out a cold smile, and with a slight sway of his body, he vanished into the darkness

Bathe in the wind

The "Clear Wind Decision" is the secret technique specifically for cultivating meridians and bone membranes at the Mu residence. Upon obtaining this small booklet, the usually treacherous and despicable Thin Monkey could no longer contain the excitement in his heart, as he saw the hope of breaking through to the mid-stage of the Mortal Realm, and even to the Elite Realm!

In the depths of the bamboo forest, a cold voice emerged, and then tranquility was restored