Demon hunter's Cooking Manual

What's going on?

Chen Yin recalled the previous scene.

The opponent seemed to have figured out his palm technique, it was as if his hand was delivered right into the opponent's grasp.

And now, this force is something he, a 'Bone Tempering' martial artist, couldn't possess.

Mu Bai was hiding his true capabilities.

Moreover...

Innate Divine Strength!

With subordinates like Wang Lao Ba, Chen Yin had quite an understanding of people with 'Innate Divine Strength'. They are able to directly face martial artists as ordinary people, and if they practice martial arts, their skills would be beyond the reach of ordinary folks, not just within the same level but across levels.

Why does Wang Lao Ba receive such importance?

Isn't it precisely because of Innate Divine Strength?

Of course, it's also because Wang Lao Ba doesn't seek progress.

If Wang Lao Ba wanted to practice martial arts, he'd be the first to kill him.

He wouldn't allow anything beyond his control to happen.

Just like at this moment.

With his left wrist tightly grasped, Chen Yin sneered again.

"Even if you've hidden your strength, so what? Let me tell you..."

"The times have changed!"

With these words, Chen Yin shook his right hand, and a fire lance appeared in his hand.

This fire lance's style was very familiar to Jason.

It resembled the old-style short firearms in the 'hometown' museum, with an exposed hammer, wooden handle, and a large muzzle.

However, Chen Yin's short firearm was somewhat special.

The patterns were more exquisite.

They were outlined with melted silver.

Moreover, it had two muzzles.

Firearm of this era?

Jason thought, gripping Chen Yin's left wrist tightly and twisting it suddenly.

Crunch!

Bam!

In the sound of bones breaking, the gunshot rang out.

But it didn't hit Jason.

As Chen Yin pulled the trigger, Jason followed suit with a twist, causing Chen Yin's body to move involuntarily, making it impossible for the muzzle to stay aimed.

For Jason, who possessed the [Apprehension Master] skill, this was extremely simple.

Similarly, dislocating the opponent's arm was just as easy.

Crunch!

Crunch!

Another two crisp sounds, Chen Yin's left elbow and shoulder were dislocated, yet Chen Yin merely groaned and fiercely ignored the pain, once again aiming the short fire lance at Jason.

This close, he didn't believe Jason could dodge!

If he can't dodge, then he must die!

A gaze full of killing intent shot from Chen Yin's eyes.

Then, his vision blurred.

A sheet of gray-white powder covered his face.

A scalding pain directly spread.

Chen Yin felt as if his eyes were about to burn.

"Ah!"

Even someone as brutal as Chen Yin couldn't help but scream.

And it was his last sound.

Jason struck with a hand knife at the opponent's throat.

Crack!

Throat, tendons and bones snapped.

Then, Jason stomped on the opponent's chest.

In the sequence of bone cracking sounds, the opponent's internal organs were pierced through.

Chen Yin's eyes widened, and he instantly lost his breath.

Yi!

Jason waved his hand.

With a flash, Chen Yin's head rolled away.

The body died, the soul hadn't changed.

It was a true death.

After finishing everything, Jason turned to look around.

The people around were all dumbfounded.

They hadn't realized that their usually invincible boss was just killed like that.

The villains didn't react.

The captured people didn't either.

Heads lowered, like quails.

Only Li Yuanyuan and Zhao Shuhua looked slightly better, but even they hadn't clearly seen what happened.

However, they knew they were saved.

Moreover, they recognized the person who saved them.

The same martial artist they saw on Martial Arts Street in the afternoon.

"We're saved!"

The two began to sob quietly again.

It was fear before.

Now it was tears of joy.

Meanwhile, the villains quickly divided into three groups while looking at their boss's corpse.

One group ran toward the pier outside.

Another group ran toward the river.

There's another group of people—

"Kill!"

"Kill him to avenge the boss!"

Daggers and broadswords appeared in the hands of these people, charging directly at Jason.

However—

Bang bang bang!

A continuous burst of gunfire.

The thugs running towards the dock all fell twitching to the ground, without exception.

The thugs running towards the river ran even faster.

And the thugs loudly yelling for revenge, their faces changed.

"Surround them all, don't let a single one escape."

Jia Youcai shouted loudly.

"I am Li Deshang, one of the officials of Mountain City. I promise as long as the main culprit is caught, the rest who surrender will be spared from death."

Li Deshang's voice sounded shortly after.

Then, surrounded by fifty musketeers, Li Deshang entered the dock.

More archers followed behind, drawing bows and nocking arrows one by one.

Instantly, the thugs' actions became sluggish.

Especially after seeing a few companions about to escape to the river and evade via water being shot dead in a chaotic gunfire, the last bit of courage vanished, and they dropped their weapons, kneeling to beg for mercy.

This had nothing to do with Li Deshang anymore.

Upon entering the dock, Li Deshang immediately spotted Jason.

"Mu brother."

Li Deshang pushed through the people around him and jogged straight over, with an indescribable joy on his face.

He had just heard from Jia Youcai about what had happened.

It was his Mu brother who took down the flying thief wielding the Horse-Cleaving Saber, turning the tide.

And now it was his Mu brother who eliminated the main culprit.

Looking at the corpse at his feet, Li Deshang glanced once and could distinguish the corpse's difference by the clothing, not to mention that he had heard the thugs' slogans clearly.

Being able to get Mu brother's help, I am really lucky.

Li Deshang's smile grew even brighter.

His position shouldn't be lost this time.

Might even get promoted.

Of course, proper handling is necessary.

But that is for later.

Now?

After suppressing the bandits, naturally, an inventory is required.

For the kidnapped people, it's easiest, simply ask for names and addresses, leave it to Jia Youcai.

As for those boxes, they should be handled with more caution.

And that boat.

"Jia Youcai!"

Li Deshang began giving orders.

Jason bent down to check Chen Yin's body.

Hmm?

After examining Chen Yin's face closely, Jason couldn't help frowning.

Why does it look somewhat like Chen Tong?

Feeling puzzled inside, but Jason's hands didn't slow down, he quickly retrieved a leather pouch from Chen Yin's waist, discreetly placing it in his bosom.

Then, he quickly searched again.

Other than a dagger in the boot, there were no other findings.

"Oh?"

"Isn't this Chen Yin?"

After Jason finished all this, Li Deshang 'happened' to turn around while ordering Jia Youcai, who seemed to understand his master's orders, stepping forward to take action.

Everything was in tacit understanding.

However, when Jia Youcai saw the face of the corpse on the ground, he froze.

"Chen Yin?"

"Second of the Chen family?"

Li Deshang was also stunned.

Then, this Mountain City official's face changed, a fierce look appearing in his eyes.

Li Deshang had always thought it was outsiders committing the crime.

But he never expected it to be someone from Mountain City.

And from a big family!

He knew the Chen family; they had been in Mountain City for over a hundred years, considered a prominent local family.

Even when he took office, after they presented a visiting card, he had hosted them at a banquet.

He didn't expect that this whole series of events would be orchestrated by them.

What is the Chen family trying to do?

Rebellion?

Upon realizing this, Li Deshang didn't hesitate.

"Firearms battalion, archers, follow me."

"I want to take a good look at this Chen family."

After saying this, Li Deshang once again bowed his hand to Jason, speaking in a low voice: "Mu brother, the Chen family harbors ill intentions, possibly plotting rebellion. Please trouble Mu brother to accompany me."

As he spoke, Li Deshang gestured three to Jason.

Jason silently extended a palm.

Li Deshang's facial muscles twitched slightly.

But he eventually nodded.

"Alright."

Li Deshang replied.

And just as Li Deshang agreed, gunfire erupted from the city gate.