Chương 209: Gifting the Technique

Qinghe City, the Ren Family. In the late morning, a man stood before the gates, remaining silent and motionless, his gaze fixed intently on the main entrance. Although passersby found it strange, seeing this man with a clean-shaven head, dark shiny skin, and a thoroughly unapproachable face, coupled with the saber slung across his body, they tactfully kept their distance. No one dared to step forward and inquire. Only the neighbors cast occasional glances this way, eager for some gossip.

The people inside the Ren Manor also noticed the anomaly. A servant wearing estate uniform anxiously ran out:"Young hero... I-I wonder who you are looking for, or if there is anything we can help you with?" After a long moment of silence, this tall, dark, and robust man, Hu Xiaodao, finally opened his mouth:"Are your Master Ren and Miss Ren Yingying present?"

"T-this... Young hero... my master and the young miss are both present. For what matter do you seek my master?" Seeing that this man accurately sought out the Ren Manor, the servant answered with a nervous stutter. Hu Xiaodao fell silent once again. Just as the servant was at a loss for what to do, the figure of a young woman walked out from the estate. The young woman had a petite figure and rather delicate features. She curiously sized Knife up for a long time before hesitantly asking:"Are...

are you Young Hero Hu?" Turning his eyes to her, Knife let out a self-deprecating chuckle after a long while:"Miss Ren has good eyes." Upon receiving his confirmation, Ren Yingying's face was instantly covered in tears. Without a second word, she knelt down and bowed deeply:"Young Hero Hu, it is my Ren family that wronged you. Since that incident, over the past two years, there hasn't been a single moment where my father and I weren't filled with regret.

We desperately wanted to find a chance to make amends but had no way to do so.

"Young hero, I know you harbor resentment in your heart, but please spare my father. This humble girl is willing to work as a horse or an ox at your disposal to atone for our sins."

"If you are so wholeheartedly remorseful, have you ever lit a single stick of incense for my grandfather?" Hu Xiaodao remained completely unmoved by the woman's weeping. He had just gone to pay his respects to his grandfather, only to find the grave overgrown with weeds and the surrounding earth trampled by wild animals. This proved that all this time—from the last time he secretly sneaked back during the night of the Qingming Festival over a year ago until now—no one had come to help tend his grandfather's grave.

This cut Knife's heart like a knife. Therefore, towards the Dong family and the Ren family, the twin culprits of his misery, Knife's resentment was piled high. Hu Xiaodao's question drilled deep into her heart like a drill bit, causing Ren Yingying to tremble all over. Not knowing how to answer, she merely continued to cry. It wasn't that she hadn't thought of doing these things, but her father, fearing the Dong family's power, firmly prevented her from acting. What meaning was there in explaining now?

Not doing it simply meant not doing it. In everyone's eyes, the Ren family father and daughter were ungrateful wretches. Even if Hu Xiaodao were to subject her to the death of a thousand cuts right now, Ren Yingying would not regret it; she just didn't want to implicate her father. A while ago, upon hearing that Young Hero Hu's verdict had been overturned, Master Ren had inquired everywhere and learned that a major figure had expressed the desire to reverse the case.

The two of them had long anticipated that this day would come. In Yingying's heart, there was even a sliver of anticipation. After all, rather than waiting in anxiety all day, it was better to get it over with in one go. It could be considered a form of release. Moon-Lacking Pavilion. After helping Shen Ziming smoothly balance the five qi within his body, Master Song happily sat in the courtyard, sipping tea and resting. If you stumble upon this tale on Amazon, it's taken without the author's consent. Report it.

With this foundation, Old Shen only needed to put in effort for a bit longer to step into the 5th Grade organ-refining realm without issue. Additionally, under his prolonged guidance, Qin Yu had also managed to manifest Hidden Force and was currently striving to refine his bones. The mid-level strength of the Moon-Lacking Pavilion had unwittingly increased by another margin. Observing Knife's every move today covertly through Little Swallow, Song Que nodded in satisfaction.

If Knife ended up being won over by that woman today, Song Que would absolutely not dare to entrust him with heavy responsibilities. He wouldn't feel at ease keeping someone so foolish by his side. As for that woman, causing a man's family to be ruined and broken just to curry favor with the Dong family, and now wanting to use the grand excuse of paying off her debt with her body to cling onto Hu Xiaodao—a golden thigh assisting Master Song—so she could continue living in luxury...

where in the world were there such good deals? Therefore, although Knife was soft-hearted enough not to pursue the matter further, he decisively cut ties with the woman. Such an attitude was enough to satisfy Master Song. Having instructed Old Nie to introduce Knife to the familiar faces within the Pavilion, and seeing that it was almost lunchtime, he headed to the Wu Manor alone for a visit. As for the Ren family, they would naturally have to face punishment.

While it might not result in their family's destruction, being driven to bankruptcy was inevitable. All mistakes demanded a price. Great Official Song just casually reminded his subordinates to handle it and paid it no further attention. Trivial matters like this were no longer worthy of his prolonged consideration. Wu Manor. Song Que's arrival naturally prompted the entire Wu family to grant him a grand reception.

Although the relationship between the two sides was extremely intimate, the prestige of the Moon-Lacking Pavilion was currently clear as day; Wu Tian did not dare to treat him too casually. After joyfully sharing a simple meal with Old Wu's entire family, and waiting until the few grown men retreated to the garden to drink tea and chat, Song Que took an item from his robes and handed it to Wu Tian:"Uncle, I have received your help on numerous occasions in the past.

Your little nephew has nothing to offer in return, so please accept this as my way of offering flowers borrowed from another to Buddha, presenting it to the Wu family." Frowning, Old Wu took the thin book from Song Que's hands and opened it. After reading just a few lines, he stuttered in shock:"I cannot, worthy nephew, this is far too precious."

"Haha, Uncle, please accept it with peace of mind. It is merely an ordinary secret manual. In the future, if conditions permit, I will definitely gift the Wu family a unique martial art to serve as a family heirloom to repay your kindness." Song Que laughed heartily and waved his hand. His purpose for coming here today was precisely to repay his gratitude. Since he had acquired the Savage Ape Technique and made it public within the Pavilion, he might as well let it openly surface before everyone's eyes.

With his current martial prowess, the insignificant Jiang family was no longer enough to instill fear. Like Old Tie, Old Wu was also a 4th Grade bone-refiner with considerable proficiency. However, suffering from the lack of an Inner Qi secret manual, his subsequent progress had been painstakingly slow. Thus, the Savage Ape Technique was now an urgent necessity for the Wu family as well. If utilized well, the entire Wu family could be said to have ascended a whole tier. Naturally, Wu Tian knew this as well.

His eyes wavered in hesitation, but ultimately unable to resist the temptation, he solemnly stored the book away and cupped his fists in a deep bow:"On behalf of the entire Wu family, I thank you, worthy nephew."

"Haha, Uncle, there's no need to be so polite. Given the relationship between our two families, what do these mere worldly possessions amount to?" Master Song dared not accept the bow and hurriedly reached out to stop him. Wu Ping and Wu Yi then curiously took the small book and opened it. After reading a few pages, they were both extremely thrilled and excited.

"Ah Que, where did this inner qi mental cultivation method come from?" Wu Yi asked the question lingering in all three of their minds. Regarding this matter, Master Song had no intention of hiding it and openly admitted:"The Savage Ape Technique was obtained from the Jiang family of Qingyang City. Brother Yi, Uncles, there's no need to worry. I have personally tested it; it is undoubtedly authentic, and you can practice it with peace of mind."

Hearing this, all three stuttered in shock:"So the rumors about the Jiang family launching a surprise attack on Plum Manor last month were true? I heard the rumors on the streets spreading like wildfire, but seeing no reaction from you guys, I thought it was just baseless gossip.

"Daring to use their family's inherited martial arts forges a blood feud. Aren't you afraid of retaliation from their First Tier patriarch?"

"Haha, since it is already a blood feud, what is there to worry about? The Jiang family simultaneously lost two 6th Grade martial artists and twelve 4th and 5th Grade experts. Their family's foundation has been more than hollowed out.

"Right now, the Jiang family can hardly save themselves; they won't have the spare energy to care about this side. Moreover, even if they do come, they will only target me. Brother Yi, if you are still worried, you can practice it secretly first. Just don't spread the word."

"No, Ah Que, I am worried they will make an attempt on your life. After all, the tallest tree in the forest takes the brunt of the wind. Your Moon-Lacking Pavilion has developed too rapidly; many will not want to see you continue to grow stronger." Smiling, Song Que didn't want to dwell on this topic and cause the Wu family unnecessary worry, so he merely offered a reassuring smile:"Thank you, Uncle, and Brother Yi. I have my countermeasures; they will not succeed."

Seeing that he was confident, the three members of the Wu family felt somewhat relieved. Wu Tian nodded and spoke in a deep voice:"Alright, worthy nephew, you must be extra careful. In the future, if anything happens, you must absolutely tell me. I will help you figure out a solution."

"Thank you, Uncle!" After sitting and chatting with Old Wu's group for a while longer, Song Que finally stood up, bade his farewells, and returned to the Moon-Lacking Pavilion. He didn't linger in the city for long. After casually giving Old Shen a few instructions, he called out to Knife, Li Xin, Nie Feng, Xiong Ba, and the others, and they headed back to Plum Manor to continue their carefree days.