#355 - Chapter 355 Li Lang
Thanks to Cheng Feng's silver offensive, news of the Silver Body Skill quickly surfaced.
The news came from Black Ear, who proved to be quite effective.
Cheng Feng returned to the secret chamber once more.
Looking at Leng Feng before him, Cheng Feng's face was devoid of any expression, but his eyes were extremely sharp, as if capable of seeing through everything.
"So, the whereabouts of the Silver Body Skill really lie with that group of unorganized boatmen?" Cheng Feng asked calmly.
Leng Feng nodded and said, "Yes, I've already found out that they indeed obtained the Silver Body Skill.
However, they don't seem to know the true value of this skill, and are just treating it as an ordinary martial art to practice."
Cheng Feng's furrowed brows relaxed slightly as he pondered to himself.
He originally thought the Silver Body Skill might be in the hands of some force or strong individual, but he didn't expect it to fall into the hands of a group of scattered individuals.
In that case, things become somewhat simpler.
Most of these scattered individuals are disorganized and undisciplined martial artists.
If he wanted to obtain the Silver Body Skill from them, it might be a bit tricky.
If worst comes to worst, he would just take it by force.
But no matter what, Cheng Feng had to obtain the Silver Body Skill.
This not only concerned his own cultivation improvement, but also the future development of the entire Hong Sect.
Thinking of this, Cheng Feng's eyes became even more determined.
"Has it been confirmed which one of them has it?"
Leng Feng was also a little excited: "We've found him, but he wants to meet with the Sect Leader first."
"Hmm? Meet me for what? One hand pays the money, the other delivers the goods.
Whatever demands he has, satisfy them. What's the purpose of meeting me?"
Cheng Feng's tone revealed a hint of displeasure. He wasn't used to such sudden changes.
The atmosphere in the secret chamber became slightly heavy due to his questioning, and Leng Feng felt the pressure.
He quickly explained, "Sect Leader, please calm down. According to the scouts, the nominal leader of the scattered boatmen who possesses the Silver Body Skill is named Li Lang. He seems to have unique insights into the situation in Blackwood Prefecture.
He requested a meeting, hoping to take this opportunity to obtain the protection of the Hong Sect."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Feng's lips curled into a cold smile as he secretly calculated in his heart.
Protection? Hmph, that's just an excuse for the weak, wanting to use it to elevate his own position.
But on second thought, if he could take this opportunity to smoothly obtain the Silver Body Skill without harming the peace, it wouldn't be a bad strategy.
"Alright, I'll meet him. You arrange the time and place.
Remember, have him bring the Silver Body Skill manual. Otherwise, don't blame my Hong Sect for being unreasonable."
Cheng Feng's voice was low and powerful, every word revealing an unquestionable determination.
Leng Feng accepted the order and left, leaving Cheng Feng alone in the secret chamber once more.
He closed his eyes, and the various possibilities brought about by the Silver Body Skill floated in his mind, his heart surging with unprecedented desire and determination.
This was not only a pursuit of power, but also a responsibility and commitment to the future of the Hong Sect.
The Bronze Statue Skill alone could make a martial artist's physical body comparable to the True Qi Realm, so what kind of realm would the subsequent Silver Body Skill be?
Moreover, the two manuals seemed to be able to be cultivated separately?
Two days later, on a dark and windy night, an inconspicuous small boat quietly docked at a hidden pier.
Cheng Feng, dressed in night clothes, boarded the deck alone to meet with Li Lang, who had been waiting for a long time.
Li Lang was burly, his iron palms covered with thick calluses, clearly a master of external techniques.
When he saw that Cheng Feng had come alone, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
"You have indeed kept your word, I admire you greatly." Li Lang cupped his fist and said, his words carrying some of the straightforwardness of a martial artist.
Cheng Feng nodded slightly, looked directly at Li Lang, and said in a cold tone: "Enough nonsense, have you brought the Silver Body Skill?"
Li Lang smiled slightly, slowly took out a yellowed manual from his arms, and gently placed it on the table: "Of course, since I agreed to trade with you, I would never go back on my word. However, Sect Leader Cheng, I have a request."
Cheng Feng's eyes narrowed, and a sense of vigilance surged in his heart, but he still maintained his composure on the surface: "Let's hear it."
Li Lang's expression became even more mysterious, and he slowly moved closer to Cheng Feng, as if he had a secret to tell him.
However, at the moment he approached Cheng Feng, a look of ruthlessness suddenly flashed in his eyes, and he roared in a low voice: "Please... go to your death!"
Before he finished speaking, he slammed out a palm, aiming straight for Cheng Feng's vitals.
Cheng Feng was shocked, but did not show it on his face. He quickly took a step back, avoiding Li Lang's possible attack range.
At the same time, he looked coldly at the other party: "I was already on guard against you, Li Lang, what do you mean by this?"
Li Lang laughed loudly, his laughter filled with madness and unrestrainedness: "Did you really think I would honestly hand over the Silver Body Skill to you?
Hahahaha... Let me tell you, this peerless martial art can only belong to me, Li Lang!
Also, stop hiding it, quickly hand over your Bronze Statue Skill!"
Hearing this, Cheng Feng became even more curious and couldn't help but ask: "Li Lang, how did you know that I possess the Bronze Statue Skill?" As he spoke, his figure swayed, and he pounced towards Li Lang like lightning.
In the blink of an eye, the two had already engaged in fierce combat, the wind from their fists whistling and the shadows of their palms flying.
Li Lang's iron palms were incredibly powerful, each strike making a dull sound, as if tearing the air apart.
Cheng Feng, however, was not afraid at all, meeting force with force, showing his powerful strength.
Seeing that Cheng Feng was able to forcefully block his palm, Li Lang's eyes suddenly became tense: "Could it be that you have already reached the Bone Refinement Completion Realm?"
Cheng Feng, relying on his Grandmaster-level Chaotic Void Steps, made his movements exceptionally agile, not only able to easily avoid the opponent's attacks, but even able to find opportunities to counterattack.
After feeling the power of Li Lang's palm, Cheng Feng also had a rough understanding of his true strength, which turned out to be only late-stage Bone Refinement.
Realm, martial skills, trump cards, he had them all, how could he lose?
Cheng Feng smiled and replied: "What? Is there a problem with that?" His words were full of confidence and disdain.
Li Lang was obviously prepared as well, and without hesitation, he threw the fire starter in his hand behind him with a fierce expression.
In an instant, the kerosene that Li Lang had secretly laid out was triggered, and the entire boat was instantly engulfed in raging flames.
The powerful explosive force sent Cheng Feng and Li Lang flying together, and the two fell heavily onto the deck like birds with broken wings.
Cheng Feng endured the severe pain and struggled to get up from the ground. He searched around with his eyes, but found that Li Lang had disappeared without a trace.
He couldn't help but curse: "Damn it! That guy runs really fast!"
However, Cheng Feng himself was also slightly injured, and a sharp pain in his chest made him cough violently.
"Hmph, Li Lang, you can run away, but you can't hide. I will find you sooner or later!" Cheng Feng said viciously. Despite feeling unwell, he still tried to stand up straight and looked around.
At this time, the boat was completely engulfed in flames, the fire was getting fiercer, and thick smoke filled the air.
