Enlightenment: Beginning as a Disposable Warrior-Chapter 141 - 117: Rising to Prominence at the Canghe Demon Slayer Bureau!

The person beside him was named Wang Zhen, the previous head of Jin Hong Martial Arts Hall, a second disciple under the Cold Blade Elder whose cold blade was renowned in the Three Counties and whose saber technique was infused with some of the elder's essence.

He possessed extremely high talent in power, having completed three rounds of Refining Force and mastering Transforming Force years ago, reaching Spiritual Power the year before last, thus entering the ranks of top Seventh-Grade Martial Artists.

"Wang Zhen's probing was effortlessly deflected by Li Feiyu... this Li Feiyu is indeed extraordinary!"

Even the typical Muscle-Enhancing Martial Artists would find Wang Zhen's strike hard to withstand, being forced back by the rebounding wooden chair; even those with formidable power would damage the wooden chair when receiving it.

For someone like Su Mu to receive it so effortlessly and quietly, his strength is astonishing, likely not much inferior to Wang Zhen.

After seeing Su Mu take the strike, Wang Zhen was surprised in his heart. He nodded slightly to Su Mu, recognizing this assassin from Qingyun. As he prepared to sit down, Su Mu spoke softly.

"I am not one to disregard manners, sir, please!"

Just as Wang Zhen's hand rested on the wooden chair for an instant, Su Mu's palm lightly pressed a corner of the tea table, causing Wang Zhen's eyebrows to rise.

Now, let's see how Li Feiyu will counterattack. After all, he is a master of Transforming Force, which possesses the profound ability to dissolve power such that even a feather cannot add, nor can a fly land.

There is no shortcut in power cultivation; only through years of diligent practice can one accumulate and transform quantity into quality.

This ability to take Wang Zhen's probing reveals that Li Feiyu's power has likely reached the level of Transforming Force; however, Li Feiyu remains young.

Even if it's the same Transforming Force, there are differences, but how can such differences be significant when Transforming Force is applied against Transforming Force? Even if there is a difference, Wang Zhen is confident he is the stronger one.

"This Li Feiyu is indeed capable... but he is still too young and impetuous."

Wang Zhen's mind raced as his internal power surged towards his right palm upon the chair's backrest.

"Whoosh!"

As Su Mu's palm descended, Zhao Pingyuan, already seated at the upper seat, remained steady and unperturbed by any incoming force, whereas Wang Zhen suddenly felt an overwhelming and irresistible force sweeping over, akin to the crashing tide.

"Boom!"

The wooden chair suddenly flew out, numbing Wang Zhen's arm and forcing him to take several heavy steps forward, crushing the floorboards before stabilizing his stance.

"Impressive... so powerful!"

Wang Zhen felt a sharp pain from the force on his arm, as if he had been struck by a heavy hammer of immense force; were it not for the opponent's partial restraint, he would have been more than just forced back a few steps.

Suddenly, pea-sized cold sweat began to form on Wang Zhen's forehead, his heart pounding in his chest.

Wang Zhen once again looked at Su Mu, his face transforming from indifference to embarrassment, shock, and admiration, "Hero Li, what skills! I, Mr. Wang, am humbled and impressed!"

Wang Zhen then clasped his hands and saluted Su Mu, and then spoke to Zhao Pingyuan at the upper seat, "Director Zhao, I won't take a seat now."

With that said, Wang Zhen quickly stepped out, standing behind Zhao Pingyuan.

Witnessing this scene, Zhao Pingyuan at the upper seat was inwardly shocked, as Li Feiyu had won the clash of power directly against Wang Zhen?

Zhao Pingyuan understood Wang Zhen's personality well; the fact that Wang Zhen could clasp his hands and salute Su Mu, and then voluntarily suggested not taking a seat clearly indicated that the confrontation was not just a simple victory for Su Mu over Wang Zhen.

"Is Li Feiyu's strength truly so remarkable?"

The Demon Slayer Director of Canghe County, Zhao Pingyuan, suddenly realized why Li Zhihe felt confident enough to let Li Feiyu take on Bai Yi's bounty—it was due to his utmost confidence in Li Feiyu.

"The rumors outside are mistaken... Bai Yi must not have been careless, but rather he was captured and killed by Li Feiyu head-on."

Thinking of this, Zhao Pingyuan stood and clasped his hands toward Su Mu, lowering his stance and saying apologetically, "Wang Zhen has always enjoyed meeting various heroes and heard of your famous slaying of Bai Yi, so he suddenly wished to spar with you a bit. I apologize on his behalf and hope you won't take offense."

In Zhao Pingyuan's words, Li, the young brother, naturally transformed into Young Friend Li.

"You're too kind, Director."

Su Mu calmly clasped his hands and returned the salute; Wang Zhen's attempt to probe him had actually played right into Su Mu's hands. Before leaving Qingyun County, Li Zhihe had mentioned that martial arts exchanged in each county differed, suggesting Su Mu could exchange at the Canghe Demon Slayer Bureau.

"To gain others' respect... one must display some power; otherwise, one will only be underestimated. Following this, smooth exchanges at the Canghe Demon Slayer Bureau are likely."

Su Mu thought to himself, grateful for Wang Zhen offering the chance to display his strength. Therefore, Su Mu held back at the end, not letting Wang Zhen suffer too much loss of face, otherwise, if he fully activated Pill Force...

Not to mention whether Wang Zhen would be injured, there would be one less chair at this tea table today.

"Director..."

At this moment, rushed footsteps echoed on the bluestone path outside the courtyard, and a constable bowed outside.

"If there's official business, deliver it to the study for now; I have important matters to attend to."

"Yes, Director."

The constable hesitated for a moment on the spot, his pupils shrinking and a surprised expression on his face as he turned to leave, having clearly seen Director Zhao stand and salute the man in the cloak.

"Who exactly is this person?"

Before long, the constable sent to Cuiyu Building returned with a table of good wine and food; after three rounds of drinks, Su Mu unwrapped the package on his back, revealing two heads.

"Director Zhao, please take a look!"

Wang Zhen stepped forward and took the heads, giving a look, to which Zhao Pingyuan immediately waved his hand, "No need, I trust Young Friend Li implicitly."

Su Mu straightforwardly began.

"Director Zhao, I'd like to exchange the credit at Canghe County."