Stop flattering me, system! I'm about to become a saint!

Chapter 30 The Chosen One

Fang Zheng wanted to kill you for his own future, but you disregarded past grievances and avenged his broken leg.

If he could know this in the afterlife, he could rest in peace with a smile.

[Reward: Five days' worth of cultivation points]

When the system showered Yang Song with heartfelt compliments, Sun Tao stared at Yang Song blankly for a long time.

He really couldn't understand how Yang Song found Peng Dahai.

"Peng Dahai left the city early this morning, how did you catch up with him?"

Sun Tao couldn't help but ask a question.

"Thank goodness it rained all night last night."

Yang Song said solemnly, "Peng Dahai's cultivation has reached the peak of body tempering. With his body of steel and iron, when he is on horseback, his hoofprints will be extremely deep in the mud."

Then I thought about how fast the horse was galloping...

The hoofprints were deep and sharp, like chisels, and the mud splattered like stars—these must have been his tracks, so I followed them.

Sun Tao glanced at the mud at his feet. He could have figured that out, but Yang Song only went to chase after him several hours later. Peng Dahai should have disappeared long ago.

Yang Song saw through Sun Tao's thoughts and shook his head: "It was lucky, really. I encountered bandits while chasing someone."

They were tired from walking and wanted to steal my horse to take me to Anping. I learned from them that Peng Dahai had been kidnapped and taken to Black Wind Village.

The bandits, having obtained all his property, were still not satisfied and wanted to ransack his house as well.

"I thought that once Peng Dahai entered the mountain stronghold, he would have no chance to kill this man and avenge Fang Zheng and his sister."

Who would have thought that, in order to save their own lives, the bandits told me that Black Wind Stronghold was empty, and all their elites had gone out to attack Lianyun Stronghold, leaving only the third leader and four or five bandits in the stronghold.

So I took this opportunity to storm Black Wind Stronghold, beheaded the third leader, and then killed Peng Dahai.

Sun Tao took a deep breath; Yang Song's experience was truly fascinating!

He was about to offer some praise when he suddenly realized something was wrong.

"Wait a minute, you're only in the late stage of Body Tempering, how come..."

As they talked, Sun Tao noticed something unusual about Yang Song.

Yang Song's breathing was steady and deep, his eyes were bright and spirited, and his whole being exuded a full and energetic vigor.

"You've broken through again?!"

Before Yang Song could reply, Sun Tao stretched out his hands and began to move them over Yang Song's body with increasing force.

Yang Song's muscles were as firm as iron, and his body seemed to be cast in bronze and iron, showing signs of reaching the peak of body tempering.

"Good heavens!"

Sun Tao lowered his hand, his face filled with disbelief.

Strengthening muscles and bones is a slow process that cannot be achieved overnight. In just a few hours, Yang Song had developed a body of steel.

Does this make sense?

This is so wrong!

"What's wrong with you? Did you eat some kind of magic pill?"

Sun Tao scanned Yang Song from head to toe, and the more he looked, the more unbelievable it seemed.

"I'm a little confused too."

Yang Song said with a blank look, "Actually, I don't feel tired when I practice every day. It's like there's a medicinal power in my body that's constantly being stimulated and integrated into my flesh and bones."

Sun Tao thought about it for a moment, and a look of surprise gradually appeared on his face.

He remembered that he had practiced swordsmanship all day yesterday, but when Yang Song used the "Dragon Claw Hand" technique, every move was sharp, swift, and full of power, without showing any signs of fatigue.

At the time, he was so shocked by Yang Song's comprehension that he didn't notice anything unusual about Yang Song.

"You're fucking lucky!"

Sun Tao couldn't help but swear.

While talent and aptitude are fundamental to martial arts training, the serendipitous encounters and opportunities often prove to be the key to helping one achieve great things.

All the true disciples in the Zhenwu Sect were like this.

Not only are they exceptionally talented, but they also possess extraordinary luck; even kicking a stone on the roadside could lead to the discovery of rare materials for forging weapons.

There's absolutely no logic to this kind of chosen one!

"Outrageous! Absolutely outrageous!"

Sun Tao muttered to himself, a hint of jealousy in his eyes.

We're all human, so why doesn't he have such good luck?

How many extraordinary encounters are there in the world?

Your current strength is entirely the result of your hard work and dedication, and has absolutely nothing to do with any so-called opportunity.

Sun Tao's lack of progress in martial arts, coupled with his failure to reflect on his own shortcomings and his attribution of everything to fate, dooms him to mediocrity.

[Reward: Six days of cultivation points]

Where was I?

Sun Tao was in a state of agitation for a while before he gradually calmed down.

Yang Song warned, "Outrageous, absolutely outrageous."

Upon hearing this, Sun Tao's heart, which had finally calmed down, was once again stirred up.

He sighed heavily. It's true what they say, comparisons are the thief of joy. He's lived for over thirty years, and why hasn't he ever stumbled upon a single stroke of good fortune?

"Let's go, come with me to the Martial Arts Academy to see the master."

Sun Tao patted Yang Song's shoulder forcefully, then turned and walked into the city.

Yang Song immediately grabbed the reins and followed.

The two entered the city and walked through the bustling streets.

The road was lined with buildings, with shop banners fluttering in the breeze, and the sounds of vendors hawking their wares, chatting, laughing, and the clamor of carriages and horses blended together into a bustling scene.

"Officer Yang."

"Officer Yang, have you eaten yet? Come and have something to eat at my little shop."

Along the way, people continued to greet Yang Song from time to time.

Sun Tao couldn't help but click his tongue: "Yang Song, your reputation is too famous. I'm afraid even adults don't have as much fanfare as you when they go out."

Yang Song chuckled and said, "Commander, you flatter me. I did something insignificant, yet the people remember my kindness. It's truly shameful."

Sun Tao said, "I'll publicize your story of chasing the murderer over a hundred miles today, so you can naturally become the head constable in the future."

After saying this, he turned to a vendor who was greeting Yang Song and asked, "Do you know what Constable Yang did today?"

The vendor paused for a moment, then shook his head.

"Last night, Peng Dahai, the leader of the Water Snake Gang, murdered Fang Zheng and his sister, and escaped as soon as the city gates opened this morning."

Undeterred by hardship, Constable Yang pursued the enemy for over a hundred miles, finally storming into Black Wind Stronghold alone. He not only beheaded the stronghold's third leader but also brought Peng Dahai to justice, avenging the blood feud of the poor brother and sister.

Fang Zheng only met Yang Song yesterday, but he's so loyal and devoted that he was willing to risk his life for this brief friendship. Don't you think he's admirable?

Upon hearing this, the vendor's face immediately showed respect.

"Actually, we didn't just meet yesterday. Some time ago, I sent clothes and food to Fang Zheng and his sister. They lost both parents when they were young and were left to depend on each other. They lived a very hard life."

Now that Fang Zheng had finally gotten into the martial arts academy, the brother and sister finally had hope. But after only a few days of good life, they were tragically murdered by Peng Dahai. I…”

Yang Song suddenly couldn't continue speaking, his eyes reddening: "I can't swallow this insult, I must avenge them!"

"I swear I will not rest until I have killed Peng Dahai!"

The noisy street suddenly fell silent.

"Officer Yang, you're a good person!"

All the people admired him for his loyalty, kindness, and chivalry in risking his life to help Fang Zheng and his sister get justice!