Chapter 304 - 296: Instant Shadow Thousand Strikes
"BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM—"
The three nigh-indestructible, top-grade Ironwood Stakes were instantly engulfed by an endless barrage of fist shadows. Under the frenzied assault, the stakes trembled violently, looking as if they might shatter into splinters at any moment from the sheer, unbridled force.
At the decorated gate in the rear, Yang Zhen watched Su Yu’s move from a distance, unable to stop herself from covering her small, rosy mouth, which had formed an "O" of astonishment.
’Has Brother Su gotten stronger again?’
’He’s just too strong! Like a hundred-armed deity frantically beating a war drum. If he were to attack someone like that, who could possibly withstand it?’
’Perhaps Brother Su’s strength has already reached the Muscle Forging Realm!’
The mere thought sent a shock through Yang Zhen’s heart. To possess power comparable to the Muscle Forging Realm while still in the Flesh Refining Realm—what kind of genius was he!
’As I thought, my Brother Su is the strongest!’
’I used to worry that as my own inheritance and memories awakened, I might catch up to Brother Su in Martial Arts, putting pressure on him. Looking at it now, I was being completely delusional!’
’Since Brother Su is so incredible, I can’t let myself fall behind!’
’From now on, I’ll be sure to follow right behind Brother Su!’
At that moment, Yang Zhen seemed to make a silent vow deep in her heart. Deep within her beautiful black eyes, once as clear as a spring, a glint of green light suddenly flashed. Even the color of her pupils turned a few shades greener.
...
「On the Martial Arts Arena.」
Su Yu slowly withdrew his fists, the tide-like flurry of blows receding, and exhaled a long, cloudy breath. He walked forward to inspect the three Ironwood Stakes in front of him.
The surface of the Profound Ironwood, once as smooth as a mirror, was now a gruesome sight, densely covered with countless terrifying Fist Seals, each five inches deep!
Seeing this astonishing destructive power, Su Yu couldn’t help but let the corners of his mouth lift into a slight smile.
’This third Breaking Limit was definitely the right path!’
’Now, I don’t even need to use my trump card, the White Ape Transformation. With the power of my fists in my normal state, I’ve already crossed the gulf between the Flesh Refining Realm and the Muscle Forging Realm! Even an ordinary Early Stage Muscle Forging Realm expert is no match for me now!’
’And if I were to activate the White Ape Transformation’s All Attributes-doubling state, I could even fight against a mid-stage Muscle Forging Realm expert!’
’With this newfound confidence, my chances of capturing the Black Dragon Fish on the upcoming trip south to Jian’an Prefecture have increased even more!’
...
After Breaking his Limit, Su Yu didn’t continue his training.
Instead, he headed for the Inner Treasury in the back courtyard, stopping by the Lotus Pool on his way to take stock of his current inventory.
Six stalks of Treasure Medicine left, three treasure fish, and two seeds from the Nine-Revolution Green Lotus...
Su Yu’s brow furrowed slightly. With a wave of his sleeve, he swept all of these items into his Storage Ring.
’This Breaking Limit is powerful, but the speed at which it consumes resources is a real headache. After I return from Jian’an Prefecture, I must find a way to solve the urgent problem of my supplies running dry!’
Lost in thought, Su Yu walked into the courtyard and instructed Li Jin to go get Yang Gang.
"Yes, sir!"
Just a short while later, the hurried sound of horse hooves and carriage wheels echoed from outside the Su Mansion’s main gate.
Yang Gang, looking travel-worn, rushed into the courtyard. Upon seeing Su Yu, he immediately dropped to his knees with a THUD, pressing his forehead firmly against the bluestone pavers.
"Brother-in-law!"
"Alright, get up. Don’t kneel to me again. We don’t do all that bowing and scraping in the Su Mansion."
Just then, Zhen’Er, seeing that Yang Gang had arrived, also came out to the front courtyard.
"Sis!"
Yang Gang felt a wave of relief wash over him when he saw his sister arrive.
When he had to face Su Yu alone, the sense of awe and pressure grew ever greater. After all, Su Yu wasn’t just the Vice Commander of the Public Security Bureau, who held the power of life and death, but also the publicly acknowledged number one prodigy in all of Black Stone City’s Outer City.
It was no exaggeration to say that the good fortune he and the entire Yang Family currently enjoyed was all thanks to Su Yu’s prestige and authority.
Because of this, every time he visited the Su Mansion now, his father, Yang Chongren, would give him a stern lecture, which made him act all the more cautiously here.
Yang Zhen stepped forward, pulled her younger brother up, and dusted off his clothes. "Since Brother Su said so, you should just listen and do as you’re told. Don’t think too much about it."
Yang Gang immediately nodded in obedience.
Seeing his behavior, Yang Zhen nodded with satisfaction.
She’d recently heard from people in the mansion that while her little brother still got into some foolishness now and then, he understood the bigger picture. He had handled every task Brother Su assigned him perfectly, without a single mistake.
"Yang Gang, I’ve called you here today primarily to discuss the acquisition of a large quantity of Treasure Medicine. You’ve been scouting around the Outer City lately. Have you made any new discoveries?" Su Yu asked, getting straight to the point.
When he heard it was about this task again, Yang Gang gave a bitter smile. "Brother-in-law, I’ve really tried my best. Recently, I’ve turned every black market and underground auction house in the Outer City upside down. I’ve put the word out to all the major factions... But supplies are tight both inside and outside the city right now. Those Noble Families and merchant guilds holding on to the good stuff are as shrewd as they come. They’re hoarding all the Treasure Medicines and treasure fish, refusing to sell even if we offer double the price in gold and Silver!"
Su Yu nodded slightly. The market situation was just as he had predicted.
"Brother Su," Yang Zhen suggested from the side, "What about that Snow State trade route the Jiang Family brought up the other day? Why don’t we let Yang Gang go along for the trip?"
Su Yu nodded. This was, in fact, the real reason he had called Yang Gang over today.
He turned to Yang Gang and instructed in a grave voice, "Go to the Jiang Family and meet with Jiang Liuchuan in person. The joint caravan of the Jiang, Xu, and Lin Families is heading for the Snow State trade route. You are to take our funds and go with them! When you arrive in Snow State, I want you to buy up every Martial Arts resource you can find!"
The moment Yang Gang heard he was being sent on a trip to such a bitterly cold place, his heart filled with reluctance. But faced with Su Yu’s command, how could he dare to refuse? He nodded his head vigorously. "Rest assured, Brother-in-law! I’ll go find Young Master Jiang at the Jiang Family right now!"
"There’s no rush." Su Yu waved his hand. "Stay and have a meal with your sister first. It’s not too late to go this afternoon."
"Okay! Thank you, Brother-in-law!"
...
「During lunch.」
Zhen’Er gave Yang Gang another round of detailed instructions regarding the procurement trip to Snow State.
In these chaotic and precarious times, it was better to rely on oneself than on others. If they could use the Snow State trade route to convert the tens of thousands of taels of gold and silver in their possession entirely into Martial Arts strength, it would be of tremendous help to Su Yu.
However, the journey to Snow State was long—a round trip would take at least a month—and it required transporting a great deal of wealth. The task needed someone who was both trustworthy and capable.
This would be a challenge for Yang Gang.
After meticulously finishing her instructions to her brother, Zhen’Er ladled a bowl of ginseng soup for Su Yu, handing it to him as she spoke:
"Brother Su, don’t worry about the Snow State trip. I will arrange everything! You can now go to Jian’an Prefecture with peace of mind!"
"Mm."
Su Yu took the ginseng soup and drank it all in one go. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
"Then after the meal, I will send someone to inform the Qian Family."
"First thing tomorrow morning, we weigh anchor and set course for Jian’an!"