Chapter 101: Three Months of Cultivation

“Let’s go. Come down and have breakfast with Mom and Dad,” Luo Feng smiled.

“Okay,” Luo Hua’s demeanor was completely different now. Previously, he had felt hopeless and as if life was unbearable. But after witnessing the miraculous effects of the ‘Water of Life’ and seeing the huge deposit number on Luo Feng’s phone, Luo Hua was filled with energy!

Pushing the wheelchair, Luo Feng took his younger brother downstairs.

…

Father Luo Hongguo and mother Gong Xinlan sat silently on the sofa. From yesterday to today, within a day, the blow to the couple had been immense. Their youngest son had actually attempted suicide by drowning, and now his emotions were so low and unstable.

“What should we do?”

“What in the world should we do?” The couple was helpless. Breakfast had been prepared in the kitchen long ago, but neither had the heart to eat.

Suddenly—

“Dad, Mom!” Luo Feng pushed the wheelchair, bringing his brother downstairs and called out with a smile, “Where’s breakfast? Let’s eat together.”

“Breakfast?” Luo Hongguo and Gong Xinlan both stood up.

Luo Hua also smiled: “Mom, Dad, I’m hungry.”

Luo Hongguo and Gong Xinlan looked at their youngest son, Luo Hua, as if he were a monster, then suddenly realized. Luo Hongguo hurriedly said, “Good, good that you’re hungry. Quick, serve breakfast!”

“Qin Mama,” Gong Xinlan shouted and rushed into the kitchen.

Father Luo Hongguo also ran into the kitchen, and the whole house suddenly filled with vitality, completely dispelling the earlier oppressive atmosphere.

Luo Feng watched this scene and smiled: “This hurdle has passed. Especially once my brother grows legs and can stand again, the family will surely be even happier.” What had he risked stealing the dragon egg for originally? Wasn’t it to gather enough money as soon as possible to buy the ‘Water of Life’ for his younger brother?

And it was also heaven’s help that when he stole the dragon egg, he coincidentally obtained a set of a god warrior’s equipment, allowing him to almost immediately gather the 30 billion yuan needed.

…

In the main urban area of Jiangnan Base City.

In the opulent first-floor hall of a mountaintop villa within the Jiangnan Landscape residential area—perched upon the legendary “Huayao Peak”—sat the formidable god warrior known throughout the martial world as “Scorpion,” Weinina Bolenasi. Her icy demeanor radiated from the sofa, while beside her, the expressionless “Vulture” Li Yao stood as sharp and still as a drawn blade.

“Any results?” Li Yao coldly asked.

In the living room, a middle-aged butler in a black suit respectfully replied, “Master, Madam. Among the 506 investigation targets we’ve looked into over these past few days, we’ve selected 12 with higher likelihood. However, even though we’ve been tracking each of these 12 individually, we still don’t have sufficient evidence to confirm any individual.”

“In other words, you still can’t give me a definite target?” Li Yao’s eyes flared with killing intent.

Whoosh!

The black-suited butler felt as if being stared at by a massive beast and involuntarily held his breath respectfully: “Among the 506 people, in terms of motive, some had suffered oppression from the HR Alliance and might have wanted revenge against the young master. Others had grudges with the young master’s bodyguard ‘Kalong,’ or with ‘Panya’s’ Tiger Fang Squad… In terms of motive, we could trace 26 people with some possible motives. But these motives are all minor. Any sane person wouldn’t go so far as to kill the young master.”

“Worthless!”

“If someone had a grudge with Kalong’s guards, they’d kill Kalong? And that Tiger Fang Squad, what kind of insignificant squad is that, capable of provoking enemies of such a level!” Li Yao rebuked, “Remember, the person who killed Kalong was capable of instantly killing two high-level warriors and two mid-level warriors, preventing all four from sending any messages back. A master of such strength!”

“Yes,” the butler respectfully replied.

“Remember, the killer is very strong, just hiding his achievements! Someone who can instantly kill two high-level warriors, such strength, his age should be at least 25 years old,” Li Yao instructed, “Among the current targets, excluding the deceased, many of the 506 living are very young, weak in strength, even having just passed the ‘Martial Artist Practical Examination.’ Could those kids really have the ability to instantly kill two high-level warriors?”

“Master makes sense,” the butler respectfully replied.

Li Yao coldly ordered, “Carefully investigate their past deeds, who is more likely to be a hidden master. Once you suspect someone, investigate thoroughly!”

“Understood!” The butler dared not say much.

“Indeed! Anyone who shows even the slightest possibility of being a ‘god warrior’ level master, or someone who might be a mentalist, investigate thoroughly!” Li Yao’s voice was cold, “Of course, the key targets must be investigated, but even those with less likelihood must be monitored, recording every aspect of their lives—bank deposits, wilderness zone records, their family and friends, etc.”

“Yes,” the butler respectfully replied.

“You’ve been with me for so many years, I don’t want you to slack off in this matter, understand?” Li Yao’s voice was low, filled with hidden menace.

Sweat beads appeared on the butler’s forehead: “Understood.” He naturally knew how formidable this male master was. Even ‘Scorpion’ Weinina·Bolenasi, the daughter of the Bolenasi family, a high-level god warrior, usually slightly deferred to Li Yao.

“Go!” Li Yao waved his hand.

The butler quickly left.

After the butler departed, only Li Yao and Weinina·Bolenasi remained in the grand hall.

“Yao, if the killer indeed intentionally and deliberately killed our son, he probably didn’t carry any communication watch,” Weinina’s awkward Mandarin sounded, “This indicates that among those 506 suspects, probably none is the real killer.”

“I know that’s possible.”

Li Yao coldly said, “However, we absolutely cannot miss the slightest opportunity. If it weren’t for the sheer number of people… I’d rather mistakenly kill a thousand than let one escape!” Li Yao’s eyes flashed with icy light. This case involved over five hundred people, with underlying connections to the Limit Martial Arts Gym, Thunder Martial Arts Gym, government military forces, etc.

Moreover, these people were all around the base city, some occasionally entering it. That’s why he hadn’t dared to kill them all at once. If there were only dozens, he would have acted without hesitation.

“Yao, who do you think dared to do this?” Weinina frowned.

“Globally, there are no fewer than ten high-level god warriors who have grudges against me, Li Yao. Back then, to help you secure the position of Executive President of the HR Alliance’s China Division, we offended many people. Fortunately, after I entered and successfully emerged from the ancient civilization ruins, those demons and monsters dared not act!” Li Yao coldly said, “Don’t let me find out who plotted against me and killed Kalong, or else…”

Actually, in the eyes of Weinina and Li Yao, the two great masters, the most likely possibility was one of their past god warrior enemies.

However, regarding those 506 suspects, Li Yao and Weinina would not abandon their investigation.

…

In Yangzhou City, Mingyue Residential Area.

Luo Feng was quite relaxed. Sometimes he chatted with martial artists at the Limit Gym, but most of the time he immersed himself in cultivating the ‘Nine Heavens Thunder Blade.’

“Hey, Captain.”

Inside the nerve reaction testing room at the Limit Gym, Luo Feng picked up his phone and answered a call, “Oh, you’re planning to go to the wilderness zone after the New Year, on March 1st? Sure, no problem. I also want to stay home for a while, live peacefully for two months, and further refine my blade techniques. Yeah, sure, we’ll go to the wilderness zone after the New Year.”

“You’ve heard about my brother’s situation? The news spread really fast.”

“It’s unavoidable. I couldn’t help it, but fortunately, my brother has already recovered.”

“Yeah, I’m practicing footwork. Alright, talk later.”

Luo Feng hung up the phone and placed it by the corner of the wall before heading toward the nerve reaction testing machine.

Though called a testing machine, Luo Feng used it entirely as a training device.

“Intermediate warrior level test, duration 10 minutes.” Luo Feng adjusted the nerve reaction testing machine’s time setting, which was already the maximum continuous duration. Indeed, under a barrage of numerous rubber bullets, it was very effective for training evasive abilities. Luo Feng usually enjoyed training here.

Sweating, Luo Feng placed his phone and other small items into his pocket.

“During the more than a month in the wilderness zone, most days I absorbed genetic energy to strengthen my body. Now, I’m not far from the physical standard of a ‘junior warrior’ level.”

“Let me try hard and see how much I can improve in these two months.”

…

Days passed one by one. On New Year’s Eve, Luo Feng’s family happily watched the Spring Festival Gala together. During the Spring Festival, Luo Feng and his family also visited some friends and had gatherings. As for relatives? Luo Feng really didn’t have many, because both his father and mother were orphans from the Great Nirvana era.

The Great Nirvana era caused many families to be torn apart, leaving many orphans.

On the morning of February 26th.

Dressed in white martial arts attire, Luo Feng smiled as he walked toward the Limit Gym.

“Crazy, going to the gym so early in the morning?” a bearded muscular man laughed.

“In a few days we’ll be heading into the wilderness zone. I need to brush up on my skills and train hard now,” Luo Feng grinned.

The silver-haired warrior scowled darkly, “By the gods’ wrath, Mad One, cease your vexatious prattle that stirs men’s fury. Hone thy skills? Mine own eyes beheld your Initiate’s Trial. Now thou hast surpassed even mine own might in battle prowess.”

Luo Feng chuckled, “The Yangtze River’s waves push forward; each generation surpasses the last.”

“Go on, go on, don’t make me mad,” the bearded man laughed and scolded.

Luo Feng entered the Limit Gym and went to the sixth floor.

In the early morning, the Limit Gym was rarely crowded. As usual, it was empty today. Luo Feng wouldn’t have come so early if not to test his recent progress.

“Last time on December 1st, my test results were: speed 78.6 meters per second, punch force 6121 kg, peak bursts nearly reaching 13,000 kg. Nerve reaction test: junior warrior level, excellent!” Luo Feng slightly stretched his body, “Now it’s February 26th, nearly three months later. I wonder what level my physical abilities have reached!”