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Chapter 90: Chapter 85 Water Manipulation Palm Perfected, Unforeseen Changes Arise

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[Chen Jie]

[Realm: Late-stage Skin Buff Realm]

[Martial Arts: Yang Chun Skill (entry-level) Grand Ancestor Long Fist (Small Success) Water Manipulation Palm (entry-level)]

[Evaluation: You’re only a step away from the Refining Body Realm, your strength is already considered entry-level in Martial Arts!]

Looking at the information on the panel, Chen Jie exhaled a turbid breath. Finally, he had achieved entry-level mastery of the Water Manipulation Palm. With the entry-level Water Manipulation Palm, combined with the Yang Chun Skill, Chen Jie felt he was now fully capable of killing Yu Sanliu!

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With that thought, his eyes filled with killing intent.

At this moment, Chen Jie looked at Chen Xiaohu, and Chen Xiaohu also looked back at Chen Jie and said, “Brother, have you succeeded?”

Chen Jie nodded lightly.

“That’s great, Brother. This time we don’t have to be afraid of that Yu Sanliu anymore, and we won’t have to hide from him either.”

Xiao Hu said angrily at that time; he was truly infuriated. These days, Yu Sanliu’s men were always following them, and every time he went into the water, he had to avoid them. Xiao Hu was already seething with anger.

Chen Jie, however, spoke very calmly, “Mhm, we won’t have to hide from him anymore.”

After saying this, Chen Jie’s gaze turned ice-cold, and it was time to settle some matters.

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Meanwhile, in the fishery, Wu Zhong was puffing on a dry tobacco pipe, standing beside him were the Big Ship Leader and the Second Ship Leader.

The Big Ship Leader was advising, “Brother Wu, please think this through. That place is a one-way trip; if you barge in there, it’s very dangerous!”

“Yes, Manager, you need to be cautious! Moreover, the competition for the Village Chief position is in less than ten days. If something happens to you, what will become of our fishery?”

The Second Ship Leader also chimed in.

Wu Zhong took a puff of his pipe, exhaled a smoke ring, and said, “Hm, I really have no choice, Hong’er really needs that Blood Ganoderma. I, as a father, can’t neglect her.”

“And there are still ten days left. I’m thinking, if I get injured this trip, these ten days just happen to be the perfect time to recover, without delaying the big event in ten days!”

Upon hearing this, both the Big Ship Leader and the Second Ship Leader shook their heads and said, “It’s too risky, we disagree!”

Wu Zhong insisted, “My brothers, I have made up my mind about this, so please don’t try to persuade me any further. However, while I’m away these few days, I’ll have to leave the matters of our fishery in your hands, I’m sorry to trouble my brothers!”

Upon hearing this, the two men fell silent.

After a long while, the Big Ship Leader sighed and said, “Brother Wu, if you’re determined to go, we can’t stop you. However, we hope that if you encounter danger, you’ll know when to back off and not charge ahead blindly!”

“Yes, Brother Wu, you must be very cautious with this matter. My opinion is that if you can avoid going, then don’t go.”

Wu Zhong responded, “My brothers, I understand. But as a father, I can’t just watch my son’s Martial Arts journey be ruined here. Therefore, my mind is set on going, and I’ve decided to head up the mountain this afternoon!”

“This…”

The Big Ship Leader and the Second Ship Leader looked at each other, sighing.

They all knew where the Blood Ganoderma was located, growing amidst grey fog. When they had followed an Energy Transformation Master into the mist, they had seen the Blood Ganoderma plant. However, the place was fraught with dangers, and to extract that Blood Ganoderma would mean a do-or-die effort.

Nevertheless, Wu Zhong had been preparing these past few days, especially since he had obtained some medicine from Doctor Bai to counter the venomous insects, greatly increasing his chance of success. It was not a certain death situation, and Wu Zhong wanted to take a chance.

For his son’s slender chance of survival, he was ready to risk everything.

Wu Zhong put down his tobacco pipe; he usually did not smoke, but these past days had been too distressing, and he had resorted to smoking to relieve fatigue.

Now that he had made up his mind, there was no need for cigarettes to ease his worries.

It was only grey fog, after all. What was so formidable about that?

Wu Zhong looked towards the direction of Dahei Mountain, planning to climb up during the noon when the sunlight was at its peak. If he was lucky, he might descend the mountain by nightfall. For his son, this risk was worth taking.

Wu Zhong thought about packing up and preparing some items for heading up the mountain.

At this time, Chen Jie and Hu Zi were also rowing their boat back to shore, and they happened to run into Wu Zhong.

“Uncle Zhong.”

The two greeted him, and Wu Zhong, seeing them, smiled and said, “Jiu Si, perfect timing. Are you heading back to the village?”

Chen Jie responded, “Mhm.”

“Then can you carry a message for me to your aunt, I’ve got something going on today, and I won’t be back for lunch or dinner. Oh, and could you deliver this letter to your aunt?”

“Ah, Uncle Zhong, is there something you need help with?”

Wu Zhong shook his head, “Nothing major, no need.”

Wu Zhong refused, and Chen Jie said, “Then I’ll deliver the message for you, Uncle Zhong.”

Wu Zhong nodded, “Uh-huh, thank you, Jiu Si.”

Chen Jie replied, “You’re being too polite, Uncle Zhong.”

Taking Wu Zhong’s letter, the two headed towards the village. On the way, Chen Xiaohu said, “Fourth Brother, have you noticed that Uncle Zhong seems a bit different today?”

Chen Jie answered, “Hmm, he does seem a bit off, like he’s burdened with heavy thoughts.”

Chen Jie didn’t know what Wu Zhong was planning to do, but he still went back to the village and arrived at the Bai household.

He knocked on the courtyard door, and upon entering, he saw Wu Hong practicing walking at the entrance, still appearing very weak.

“Jiu Si has come.”

Wu Hong greeted Chen Jie.

Chen Jie asked, “Where’s Auntie?”

“Jiu Si.”

Mrs. Bai came out of the kitchen, following with a greeting to Chen Jie, “I just stewed a chicken, how about you stay for lunch?”

Chen Jie answered, “I can’t, Auntie, Jin is waiting for me to have lunch at home.”

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Bai said, “That’s true, just a moment.”

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Mrs. Bai soon came out with a bowl of stewed chicken in her hands that also contained some mushrooms.

“Auntie, what are you doing? Leave that meat for Brother Hong to strengthen himself; why give it to me?”

Chen Jie declined the offer, but Wu Hong said from the side, “Jiu Si, I’m not lacking meat to nourish my body. Just take it when my mother has offered it to you. We’re family, what’s there to be polite about?”

Wu Hong then found a stone to sit on and took a rest, as his body was truly too weak.

Seeing this, Chen Jie could no longer refuse and could only say, “Then thank you, Auntie. By the way, I’ve come to deliver a message on behalf of Uncle Zhong.”

“Uncle Zhong said he might not come back for lunch or dinner. Oh, and he also left you a letter!”

“Letter?”

The Bai family’s matriarch took the letter that Chen Jie handed over, opened it to take a look, and immediately felt her body go numb, she staggered backward.

Upon seeing this, Chen Jie quickly stepped forward to support her, “Auntie, what’s wrong with you, Auntie!”

Wu Hong also stood up anxiously, but almost fell due to his extreme weakness.

Meanwhile, Doctor Bai from within the house also heard the commotion and came out, leaning on a crutch.

Everyone looked at Mrs. Bai, who, trying to gather her strength, forced a smile more unsightly than crying and said, “Nothing, nothing’s wrong, let’s eat, no need to wait for Ah Zhong.”

With that, she turned her back.

Chen Jie, Wu Hong, and Doctor Bai exchanged anxious glances, concern plain on their faces.

At the same time, the gaze of everyone focused on the letter in Mrs. Bai’s hand.

Wu Hong glanced at Doctor Bai, and Doctor Bai gave Chen Jie a meaningful look.

Chen Jie, somewhat reluctantly, raised his head.

But Doctor Bai gave him an even more severe stare.

With no choice, Chen Jie acted quickly and snatched away the letter from Mrs. Bai’s hand with a swift motion.

Mrs. Bai didn’t expect Chen Jie to do such a thing.

Immediately she exclaimed angrily, “Jiu Si!”

Chen Jie quickly apologized, “Auntie, I’m sorry.”

“Give it back!”

Mrs. Bai was furious and tried to snatch it back, but then Doctor Bai’s voice rang out, “Lan’er, we should share our burdens. What good does it do for you to bear this alone? What exactly has happened to Zhong’er?”

Chen Jie hurriedly read the letter with Wu Hong leaning over to look as well.

As they read, both of their faces grew increasingly grave.

“Lan’er, by the time you read this letter, I will have already been at Dahei Mountain. Don’t follow me; you won’t be able to catch up.”

“I’m going up the mountain to find a cure for Hong’er. Do you remember the Blood Ganoderma I mentioned before?”

“Yes, that’s right. I went to collect that century-old Blood Ganoderma.”

“Don’t worry about me. Although there’s some danger there, I’ve made thorough preparations and should be fine. I might even make it back in time for dinner.”

“Oh, and make braised pork for dinner tonight. I like that.”

There were two blank lines.

“Lan’er…”

“If, I mean if, I don’t come back this time, take care of our father and son for me. Also, don’t tell them how I died, especially Hong’er. I don’t want him to live with that guilt for the rest of his life.”

“And…”

“I’m sorry, Lan’er, for making you worry again…”

The letter ended here. As Wu Hong read these words, his face went instantly pale, then without saying a word, he staggered outside.

“Hong’er, Hong’er, what are you going to do, what are you going to do?”

Mrs. Bai saw this, immediately rushed over and stopped Wu Hong.

Wu Hong said, “Do what? That old man, that old man has done it again. Does he think I need him to do this?”

“No, I have to bring him back, I have to bring him back!”

Wu Hong said as he headed outside, Mrs. Bai blocking him, but she couldn’t hold him back.

By then, Doctor Bai had finished reading the letter and shouted, “Let him go, let him go die out there, make all of Zhong’er’s efforts a waste!”

Doctor Bai yelled angrily, like a furious old lion.

Mrs. Bai stopped in her tracks. Wu Hong turned to look at Doctor Bai, his eyes brimming with tears, “Grandpa, my father…”

Doctor Bai exhaled deeply and then said, “Things haven’t reached the worst point.”

“Not the worst? Grandpa, Dahei Mountain has nearly been trampled flat by the Fishing Guild, Guild Cao, and constables. How could there still be any Blood Ganoderma there? If there is, it would only be in the midst of the grey mist, a place where even Energy Transformation Masters would not dare to enter. My father is only at the Refining Body Realm. If he goes in there, isn’t it certain death?”

“Does he really think that by doing this, I’ll be happy?”

“If he dies like that, I’ll hate him for the rest of my life!”

“How am I supposed to face this in the future?”

Wu Hong shouted agitatedly.

At this moment, Mrs. Bai wept inconsolably, and Doctor Bai sat in a chair with a worried frown; he was just a doctor and couldn’t help at all at this time!

The whole family was enveloped in gloom, the atmosphere exceedingly oppressive.

That’s when Chen Jie stepped forward and said, “Master, Brother Hong, Auntie, don’t panic. If Uncle Zhong dared to go alone, he must have some confidence in himself. In a little while, I will go up the mountain and wait outside the grey mist. If Uncle Zhong emerges, I will guide him out. If not, I’ll go into the grey mist to find him. Everything will be alright!”

Chen Jie stated decisively.