I Can Strengthen Infinitely

Chapter 232 176: Demon Sect Stronghold

Without even personally appearing, he defeated the fifty-sixth rank on the Jiangnan Hundred Soldiers List with just three palms; what kind of strength is this?

Everyone at the scene turned their gaze towards the private room where Qin Yuesheng was located, trying to catch a glimpse of this unknown master.

Yet, Qin Yuesheng showed no intention of appearing, and his voice echoed throughout the teahouse.

"From now on, anyone not stronger than the Fourth Layer of the Inner Power Realm should not challenge me, otherwise they must bear the consequences."

Though it was a plain statement, everyone present felt a tremor throughout their bodies.

What arrogance! Such a short sentence encompassed an untold number of martial artists in the martial world.

However, they lacked the confidence to refute Qin Yuesheng's warning. In the martial world, strength reigns supreme, and Qin Yuesheng's prowess was blatantly on display. Unless someone believed themselves to be stronger than Murong Su, anyone who's challenged Qin Yuesheng would end in defeat.

Murong Su's group of subordinates quickly rushed out of the teahouse to help the fallen Murong Su to his feet.

"Young Master, are you alright?"

Murong Su wore a despondent expression, his face pale: "Almost unscathed. I truly met my match this time. Help me return to the inn to rest, let Aunt Su heal me."

"Understood."

They all assisted Murong Su, leading him towards the carriage.

Once Murong Su left, the teahouse fell silent, with no one daring to speak of challenges anymore.

Everyone knew there was an Inner Strength master in the teahouse, and they inevitably whispered furtively, discussing how the 'Black Rakshasa' Qin Yuesheng defeated Murong Su with three palms, and speculating where his prowess might rank on the Jiangnan Hundred Soldiers List.

It was foreseeable that when next month's new edition of the Jiangnan Hundred Soldiers List was released, Qin Yuesheng would undoubtedly receive a high ranking.

The bead curtain suddenly moved, and Qin Yuesheng looked up to see someone coming straight from the door.

If it were someone unknown, Qin Yuesheng would surely have kicked them out. But upon discerning the face, Qin Yuesheng couldn't help but smile: "So it's Master Lian, what a coincidence."

"Indeed a coincidence, didn't expect to see you here having tea." Lian Baishan walked across to face Qin Yuesheng. "Young Master Qin, how much intelligence have you gathered about the Demon Sect and those fragmented maps?"

"Ashamed to admit, I've gathered nothing."

"Young Master Qin, are you interested in collaborating with me?" Lian Baishan whispered mysteriously.

Qin Yuesheng's eyes lit up: "Of course, I'd be more than glad to. What have you discovered, Master Lian?"

"The Yang family in Yangzhou Prefecture, they might be disciples of the Demon Sect. We can potentially gather more clues from this place."

Qin Yuesheng frowned: "Master Lian, is this reliable? Yangzhou Prefecture is the principal city of Jiangnan. We can't afford to create trouble here."

"Trust me, we won't be wrong. Ever since the demise of Qiushui Renjia, I've been investigating in secret. Did you know the Demon Sect dispatched ten Inner Strength masters to Jiangnan this time?" Lian Baishan asked.

Qin Yuesheng nodded: "Yes."

"Jiangnan is vast; even ten Inner Strength masters couldn't create ripples without sufficient logistics and intelligence. Hence, the Demon Sect has long developed its covert forces within Jiangnan to gather intelligence and support for their masters."

"So the Yang family is such an entity?" Qin Yuesheng asked.

Lian Baishan nodded: "Yes."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yuesheng indeed found it plausible. The fragmented maps being held by Qiushui Renjia and Thunder Fist Sect must have been discovered through investigation, and the Demon Sect, far away in the north, couldn't possibly extend its hand so far. Therefore, establishing their people in Jiangnan in advance became a necessity.

"Very well, Master Lian, when shall we take action?"

"Tonight. Currently, there's an underground rumor throughout Yangzhou Prefecture suggesting the remaining two fragments are located here. Regardless of the truth, those Demon Sect experts will definitely check it out. We're likely to catch them red-handed. Let's meet at the city's central crossroads tonight, once night falls, and move together."

Qin Yuesheng responded: "Okay."

With the discussion concluded, Lian Baishan promptly left the private room.

Watching his back, Qin Yuesheng's mind was filled with thoughts.

He only met Lian Baishan once and didn't know his true background. Was the man good or evil? Did he seek Qin Yuesheng's help for genuine assistance or ulterior motives?

All these Qin Yuesheng didn't know, but he also didn't mind. Regardless of Lian Baishan's intentions, he would find out when they met.

If Lian Baishan's words were true, Qin Yuesheng could annihilate those Demon Sect experts.

But if Lian Baishan was deceiving him with other motives, Qin Yuesheng wouldn't hesitate to display his full power and let him know what true strength means.

Placing a few pieces of silver on the table, Qin Yuesheng silently left through the teahouse's back window.

He initially planned to gather clues on Demon Sect members or hints at the teahouse, a hub of rapid information flow. But with Lian Baishan's proactive offer, it was no longer necessary.

...

Night fell.

Crossroads are located at the very center of Yangzhou Prefecture's city, leading in all directions and intersecting with the city's main thoroughfare.

Dressed in newly acquired night attire, Qin Yuesheng leaped from the rooftop next to the street, finding Lian Baishan already standing there waiting.