Free Web NovelChapter 281: Chapter 276: Making a Name in Black Rock
"DRIP..."
As the Wood Spirit Qi flowed from Yang Zhen’s fingertips, three plump, round green lotus seeds were peeled from the pod, instantly releasing a refreshing and exotic fragrance.
Su Yu took the lotus seeds, uncorked the Green Spirit Transformation Gourd at his waist, and dropped them all into the newly filled flask of fine wine.
The ancient, intricate cloud patterns on the gourd’s surface flickered imperceptibly once more. A mysterious medicinal transformation was quietly taking place inside.
"Alright. These ancient green lotus seeds are potent. Let them steep in the gourd overnight. We’ll test the new Spirit Wine’s effects tomorrow."
Su Yu hung the wine gourd back on his waist and turned to Yang Zhen, who was watching him with a charming smile.
"Zhen’Er, since we’re here today, why don’t I personally guide you in your Martial Arts training? After all, you’re only a hair’s breadth from the Flesh Refining Realm. Breaking through to the next stage isn’t so easy."
"That’s wonderful! Thank you, Brother Su!"
Yang Zhen’s pretty face lit up at his words. She eagerly grabbed Su Yu’s large, warm hand and led him under the thick iron locust tree in the courtyard.
She took a deep breath, settled into a stance, and began to earnestly practice the White Ape Fist.
"First form, White Ape Seal... Second form, Long Arm Waist Pulling..."
As she stretched her body and extended her tendons, her already snug, silky martial uniform strained even tighter.
Especially when performing the "Long Arm Waist Pulling" stance. Her supple, slender waist bent back dramatically. The movement not only thrust out the full peaks of her chest, making them seem ready to burst forth, but also flawlessly showcased the curve of her round, pert hips.
However, Su Yu, standing to the side, frowned slightly.
’Zhen’Er’s range of motion is adequate, but the trajectory of her power in the Martial Arts technique is clearly off.’
He immediately stepped forward, placing a large hand on her soft, slender waist. He corrected her, "Zhen’Er, is this how you normally practice? The Long Arm Waist Pulling emphasizes the stretching of a Spiritual Ape in the deep mountains and the instantaneous snap of the major tendons. You’re letting all the power from your waist and hips dissipate. You need to sink into the movement."
Yang Zhen nodded obediently, but a hint of slyness flashed hidden in her beautiful, watery eyes.
She could feel his warm hand pressed firmly against the small of her back. His mature, masculine scent seemed to brush against her neck, causing a seductive blush to instantly spread to the tips of her ears.
’How familiar this felt.’
It made her involuntarily recall her time training at the White Ape Martial Arts Hall, when Brother Su had personally instructed her and her sister with the same lack of pretense.
’Back then, she had also used the pretense of training to deliberately guide Brother Su, step by step, into an ambiguous intimacy through physical contact.’
The memory of those sweet, girlish feelings brought joy to Yang Zhen’s heart.
Using the force of Su Yu’s correction, she took a small step back, both naturally and deliberately.
"BUMP..."
The stunningly full, pert curve of her rear bumped solidly against Su Yu’s lower body. Not only that, but she also gave an extremely provocative little grind.
Su Yu’s body froze. He instantly saw through the little minx’s ploy.
But he didn’t call her out on it. Instead, he leaned forward with her, pressing his broad chest directly against her soft, boneless back. His hands circled her waist from behind, his body almost completely enveloping her in his embrace. His deep voice sounded by her ear:
"Focus. Sink your waist a little lower, stick your butt out, raise your arms... Yes, just like that... that’s the curve..."
Ostensibly, they were correcting her form, but in reality, the friction between their bodies grew more and more unrestrained. Yang Zhen’s unique girlish scent continuously stimulated Su Yu’s nerves.
In just the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn, Su Yu’s Qi and Blood had been stirred into a boiling torrent by this vixen.
"Well now, Zhen’Er, you’re getting bolder and bolder, aren’t you?"
Su Yu could no longer suppress the wicked fire in his heart. He gave her pert, soft rear a squeeze and swept her up into his arms. "It looks like Brother Su will have to properly discipline you today!"
"Ah! Brother Su... In broad daylight... Mmph..."
Amidst a shy cry of feigned resistance, Su Yu carried the beauty straight into the house.
...
「The next morning.」
In the Outer City of Black Stone City, inside a bustling three-story teahouse.
The teahouse opened onto the street. A few lanterns hung from its wooden railings, and several large characters stood out boldly on its sign.
"Hundred Hears House!"
The ground-floor hall was already packed to the brim with people having their morning meal.
Laborers and street vendors, rich merchants and dissolute young masters—all sorts of people were packed in three layers deep. The clatter of tea bowls, the cracking of melon seeds, and the chatter of idle gossip all mixed into one, as steam and smoke billowed upwards.
On the small stage in the center, a storyteller in a green robe sat behind a high-backed wooden chair. The goatee under his chin was stroked until it shone. He squinted, took an unhurried sip of tea, and let the clamor from the audience wash over him.
"CRACK!"
The storyteller’s block slammed down on the table. The sharp sound was like a clap of thunder on a clear day, making the teacups jump.
The clamor instantly died down.
"Honored guests! Today we won’t speak of distant myths of immortals and demons, nor will we recount the convoluted grudges of the martial world! We will speak only of the earth-shattering case that happened the day before yesterday, right here under our very noses, in the Outer City of Black Stone City!"
His tone paused, and he raised his eyebrows high.
"Zhenyuan Escort Agency... has been raided!"
The previously noisy teahouse patrons fell silent in an instant, countless ears perking up.
"Now, I’m sure none of you here are strangers to Chief Pei Zhan of the Zhenyuan Escort Agency. He’s a true master at the Perfection level of the Flesh Refining Realm, a veteran who’s survived by licking blood from a knife’s edge in this Outer City for twenty years! In his day, he made a fearsome name for himself on the Black Water Riverbank with nothing but his iron fists!"
"But guess what? Just yesterday, our Public Security Bureau’s peerless genius—Commander Su Yu!—went alone into the Zhenyuan Escort Agency to investigate a case! That Pei Zhan, relying on his seniority, dared to obstruct the search and even had the audacity to challenge Commander Su to settle things with a single move!"
The storyteller snapped open his fan and raised his voice. "And the result! Commander Su simply threw out a casual punch! Just one, seemingly ordinary punch, and it sent Pei Zhan—who had erupted with the full might of his Perfection-level Qi and Blood—flying!" freeωebnovēl.c૦m
"He not only smashed through the entire rockery in the back courtyard but also left Chief Pei with broken bones and torn tendons, forcing him to kneel and beg for mercy on the spot like a beaten dog!"
"HISS—!"
The crowd gasped in unison, their faces filled with disbelief.
"Defeated a Perfection master in one punch? That... That’s impossible!"
"Isn’t Commander Su rumored to be at the mid-stage of the Flesh Refining Realm? Such terrifying combat power is unheard of!"
"He’s not just a genius, Commander Su is a monster incarnate!"
"I used to think Cui Wanhe was the best, but now it seems Lord Su is the true number one!"
"I’m so envious of a genius like that. In less than three days, Lord Su’s name will be famous throughout Black Stone City again!"
"You can say that again! I’m dying of envy. Who knows how many young ladies from noble families are secretly dreaming about Lord Su now!"
In a private booth on the teahouse’s second floor.
Yang Gang, dressed in a magnificent satin robe, listened to the crowd below lavish praise on Su Yu. A brilliant smile bloomed across his face.
"A reward! A hefty reward!"
With a grand flourish, Yang Gang pulled out a silver ingot weighing a full ten taels and tossed it to a nearby attendant. "Go, give this to the storyteller. Tell him to speak louder and with more detail! This young master loves this story!"
Seeing this, several other profligate sons of noble families immediately sidled up to him, a tide of flattery pouring from their lips.
"Brother Yang, you’re so generous! Now that Lord Su’s divine might has overwhelmed a veteran Perfection expert in a single punch, who in the Outer City of Black Stone City doesn’t know his name!"
"Exactly! With a heaven-defying monster like Lord Su, becoming a noble or a high official in the future is a sure thing. As Lord Su’s direct in-law, Young Master Yang, your future status will surely rise with his, a meteoric ascent! In the future, we brothers will have to rely on Brother Yang’s guidance!"
Listening to these profligates fawning over him, calling him "Brother Yang" with every other word, Yang Gang felt a sense of satisfaction in every pore of his body.
’But he knew better than anyone that the only reason he could strut around the Outer City, the only reason even the old-timers and big shots showed him some respect, was because he had Su Yu backing him!’
’With my brother-in-law’s talent, he won’t just be a big name in Black Stone City. He’ll probably be a dazzling figure even in Jian’an Prefecture!’
’The Yang Family has to stick close to my brother-in-law. We absolutely can’t let ourselves become distant!’ fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
’Eldest Sister is living in the Su Mansion now, but that’s not enough. Second Sister needs to move in quickly too!’
’But Second Sister is so stubborn. She insists on waiting until she breaks through to the Martial Artist realm and becomes as strong as Eldest Sister before she’ll go to him.’
’How can that be acceptable?’
Yang Gang’s eyes darted back and forth as ideas began to bubble up in his mind.
