Rock Tiger Pill

Translator: Cinder Translations

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The message sent by Liu Fang in the group chat helped to ease some of the cold emotions.

Aunt Zhang and He Xiuping expressed their gratitude in the group chat to the big boss behind the supermarket, Manager Zhang Guohui, feeling that Li Hongxia and her daughter were finally going to be okay.

Seeing this, Chen Feng's expression softened slightly.

He stood up and opened the curtains.

Blue skies and white clouds came into view, with the autumn morning breeze gently blowing.

He glanced at the surrounding old neighborhood, where many balconies had gradually started displaying long-sleeve clothes and outerwear. The cold of autumn was becoming more pronounced.

But thankfully, not everything around him was so cold and indifferent.

"Ha!"

Exhaling deeply, Chen Feng's expression relaxed, and he forced himself to suppress most of his distractions.

Despite having only a little over two hours of sleep last night, he should have been exhausted.

Yet, he found himself surprisingly refreshed at the moment.

After the breakthrough of the Flame Tiger Stance into Tiger Roar, he had entered the Bone Training realm in martial arts.

His energy was vibrant, and his recovery speed far exceeded what it had been before.

Additionally, there were the gains he made from the dream world last night.

Although it was brief and he hadn't managed to enter the Extreme Martial Arts Hall's sub-hall, his luck was still decent. On the way, he obtained an attribute light orb and two limit-breaking light orbs.

Attribute improvement: agility increased by 0.2, physique increased by 0.2, and willpower increased by 0.1.

This somewhat raised his physical limits and alleviated his fatigue.

"Once I finish with the martial arts training, I'll go to the hospital to check things out," he thought.

With this in mind, Chen Feng walked out of the house.

He washed up, tidied up, and had a meal.

He exchanged a few words with Chen Yun, who appeared relieved and kept saying how glad she was that everything was fine.

"This Manager Zhang is a good person. It looks like Xiao Yao and Hongxia should be okay now."

"Once I'm done tidying up, I'll head to the hospital as well to see if I can help."

Though Chen Yun had little contact with Li Hongxia and the others, she couldn't help but want to offer her assistance when hearing about the situation.

Chen Feng didn't object and left the house after finishing his meal.

After rushing and taking the bus, he arrived at the martial arts hall a little earlier than usual.

"You're early today," Lin Hao appeared in the changing room, wearing a loose black T-shirt, greeting him as usual.

"Why are you so quiet?"

Not receiving a response, Lin Hao raised an eyebrow, sensing something unusual about Chen Feng's silence. He also felt as if the aura around Chen Feng had become slightly colder.

"Nothing," Chen Feng gently shook his head, placing his clothes in a metal locker.

Then, remembering Lin Hao's mysterious nature and his ability to gather information, he quickly asked, "Do you know about the Hong Guang Group?"

"Of course, why?" Lin Hao responded.

"How much do you know about them?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Hao's expression became serious.

"You've offended the Hong Guang Group?" 

Chen Feng shook his head, remaining silent.

"Good to hear that," Lin Hao sighed in relief and then added, "Let me tell you one thing—don't mess with them."

"Zhao Jianlong has been in the United Coalition for over ten years. He has deep pockets, many connections, and has recruited many strong people." 

"Mutants, fighters—he has them all. And I heard he recently left Nanjiang, probably planning something big..."

Chen Feng's eyes flickered slightly before he asked another name.

"What about Zhao Jiapeng?"

Lin Hao frowned.

After locking eyes with Chen Feng for a few seconds, he sighed.

"I hope you really haven't offended the Hong Guang Group."

"Zhao Jiapeng is Zhao Jianlong's youngest son, quite favored. He's a well-known troublemaker in the second-generation circle of Nanjiang. He's always surrounded by a security team from Hong Guang Group that protects him 24/7."

Chen Feng squinted, gaining a clearer understanding.

Seeing his expression, Lin Hao couldn't help but feel it looked a bit familiar.

"Take my advice—don't cause trouble," he said.

"Of course, I'm just asking," Chen Feng replied.

The two exchanged glances, and Lin Hao felt a headache coming on.

Fortunately, he didn't dwell on it and instead changed the subject when the brief pause came.

"Enough about that."

"The club is about to be on track. Do you want to check it out this afternoon?"

Chen Feng paused when he heard this. He suddenly remembered that he had promised to visit the club today.

After thinking for a moment, he realized that Chen Yun was at the hospital for now, so he could visit later.

"Okay."

He nodded, eager to see the club that belonged to them.

Soon, the time neared 9 AM.

They exchanged a few more words on related topics before heading into their respective training and meditation rooms.

Though Chen Feng wasn't an official disciple yet, because of Cao Tong's tacit approval, he had received special treatment in the core class.

He could freely decide his training time, and the meditation room had become his exclusive space.

"Don't rush into training."

Suddenly, Cao Tong appeared at the door of the meditation room and called out to him.

Chen Feng was slightly startled, then saw Cao Tong smile and say, "Come with me, I have something good to show you."

Without asking further, Chen Feng quickly followed Cao Tong into the elevator, heading to the basement level.

As they passed through the metal corridor, the familiar scent of herbs filled the air.

Wooden cabinets were neatly arranged, and the third elder, wearing a gray robe and appearing like a laid-back ancient scholar, was still lounging on the recliner with his eyes closed.

"Third Elder."

Cao Tong greeted respectfully, and the third elder opened his eyes.

His cloudy gaze rested on Chen Feng, and it seemed like he noticed something, his eyes flickering slightly.

"Although you are not yet an official disciple, you are still part of the Flame Tiger Hall."

"If you encounter any problems, feel free to come to me."

The Third Elder spoke casually, and Cao Tong was momentarily stunned. Chen Feng, on the other hand, felt unexpectedly surprised.

He had been read like an open book.

He could sense that something was off with his condition, ever since last night.

He hadn't deliberately controlled it, which made him appear somewhat unapproachable.

"Alright, enough with the talk."

"Here, take this."

Without saying much, the Third Elder casually tossed over a white jade porcelain bottle.

It landed perfectly in his arms, and the cool sensation brought Chen Feng back to his senses.

"This is the secret medicine, Rock Tiger Pill, specifically for assisting the cultivation of the Giant Tiger Technique," Cao Tong quickly explained in a low voice. Chen Feng looked surprised, not fully understanding.

He was given permission to cultivate the true technique and was also given a secret medicine?

Why?

He didn't believe in free handouts.

"You have good talent. In time, you'll understand certain things," the Third Elder said. "It's rare for my lineage to have a decent junior, so I appreciate talent."

His tone was calm, and the Third Elder slowly closed his eyes to rest.

Chen Feng could hear the hidden meaning in his words. Although he was surprised, he could also tell the Third Elder was speaking sincerely.

"Thank you, Third Elder."

"Mm."

Without raising his head, the Third Elder waved his hand, signaling Chen Feng to leave.

Chen Feng nodded, then followed Cao Tong out of the basement floor.

"Brother Cao, do you know what the Third Elder was talking about?" Chen Feng asked in the elevator. Cao Tong shook his head.

"I don't know, but the Third Elder definitely wouldn't harm you."

His tone was firm. Chen Feng nodded lightly, not pressing the matter any further.

The two exited the elevator, and soon, they encountered a figure in white who appeared from the opposite direction, followed by the disheveled Wu Tian who had his head lowered.

As they crossed paths, Cao Tong paused paused as dictated by the internal rules of the hall and respectfully greeted, "Senior Sister Wu."

"Mm."

Wu Shuang nodded indifferently, quickly brushing past them and entering the elevator.

Upon closer inspection, it was clear that her destination was also the basement floor.

Seeing this, Cao Tong shook his head but wisely refrained from commenting.

Before long, Chen Feng parted ways with him and returned to his meditation room alone.

"Swallow it directly, then refine the medicinal power according to the Giant Tiger Technique's cultivation method," Chen Feng recalled Cao Tong's reminder. He quickly unscrewed the brown wooden cap of the white jade porcelain bottle and poured out a round brown pill.

It had a faint fragrance, somewhat like honey.

Without hesitation, he opened his mouth and swallowed it whole.

The taste was similar to Chinese herbal medicine but much more pleasant and less bitter.

He then planted his feet firmly, like an ancient tree taking root.

Chen Feng recalled the key points of the Giant Tiger Technique and lowered his center of gravity. He visualized the Crimson Tiger Soaring Through the Sky diagram once again.

Buzz!

Immediately, his spirit concentrated fully, sinking into his inner self and guiding his qi and blood to refine his muscles, bones, and skin.

At the same time, as the pill entered his stomach, waves of heat quickly spread throughout his body, merging with various parts of his body.

Time passed quietly, and the panel before Chen Feng automatically appeared, showing the progress feedback.

[Giant Tiger Technique: Beginner (54% 55% 56%)]

Additionally, the basic stance technique that integrated both practice and combat, Flame Tiger Stance, had also shown progress!

[Flame Tiger Stance: Tiger Roar (1% 2% 3%)]

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At the same time.

In a luxurious villa's hall.

A delicate crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling, with sunlight streaming in through the carved windows.

Several women were sprawled on brown leather sofas, sleeping in the open, wrapped in bath towels. A young man with disheveled long hair lay on the soft cushions, embraced by women, still in a deep sleep.

"How long has Young Master Peng been asleep?" a lawyer named Zhou Wen, wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a refined suit, walked in.

Two bodyguards behind him looked at the time and responded, "Less than six hours. The medical team checked last night; apart from superficial head injuries, there are no major concerns."

"And these women?"

"Younger Master Peng took a stimulant last night, and the brothers couldn't stop him."

Zhou Wen frowned slightly, about to say something more, when the young man wrapped in a bath towel on the sofa woke up.

"Quit making noise so early, can you?" The young man snapped impatiently, and Zhou Wen and the two bodyguards immediately fell silent.

Soon, the young man propped himself up and sat against the leather sofa.

Footsteps approached, and other bodyguards emerged from the villa's corners, holding a restorative potion and walking over to him.

Gulp!

Gulp!

The young man drank the potion in one go, and within ten seconds, his pale face slowly regained some color, showing clear signs of recovery.

"Alright, speak," Zhao Jiapeng said impatiently as he set the cup down, looking up at Zhou Wen. "How was last night's situation handled?"

"Young Master Peng, the Safety Bureau has communicated, and there's no problem. But the family of the two injured people is reluctant to sign."

Zhao Jiapeng squinted. "What? It's just a few worthless lives, and you can't settle it?"

"Young Master Peng, there's been some unrest in Nanjiang recently. A lot of eyes are on us," Zhou Wen explained seriously while adjusting his glasses. "And the hospital is full of people, so it's difficult for the brothers to take action."

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment.

"Do they really have the nerve to refuse the medical bills?" Zhao Jiapeng sneered.

"Zhang Guohui from Jinxiang Foods and Yongle Fu helped them out. That might be their confidence," Zhou Wen replied.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jiapeng cursed, "That old man Zhang Guohui wants to die? He dares to meddle in my business?"

"Didn't you warn him?!"

The curse echoed, but no one responded.

Zhou Wen remained calm on the outside, but internally, he sighed.

"Young Master Peng, although Zhang Guohui isn't a major figure, his connection with Councilman Xu is very close."

Just those simple words made Zhao Jiapeng take a deep breath.

"So, what do you plan to do?"

Suppressing his anger with some difficulty, Zhao Jiapeng said impatiently, "My father is returning to Nanjiang soon. If he finds out about this, you won't get away with it either."

"Don't worry, Young Master Peng. The families of the injured are just ordinary people," Zhou Wen reassured him.

"External forces have limits. I'll resolve this within two days."

Zhou Wen's tone was firm, and Zhao Jiapeng's expression softened a little.

Then, he waved his hand impatiently, dismissing Zhou Wen.

He squeezed the necks of the women next to him, ignoring their painful cries, feeling only disgust and irritation in his heart.

(End of the Chapter)

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