Cultivating for Immorality: I Evolved Martial Arts into the Immortal Path – Chapter 10

Chapter 10: A-Liang Has Recovered?

“Uh…”

Wang Tuozi’s eyes widened, his face filled with horror.

He struggled with all his might, flailing his limbs, but it was no use. He was lifted up by Chu Liang like a little chicken.

The large hand gripping his neck felt like it was forged from steel. No matter how he struggled, it didn’t budge.

His face turned red, he couldn’t breathe, and his neck felt like it was about to break.

“Big… Big Brother Liang…”

Wang Tuozi was terrified, desperately squeezing these words out from his throat, trying to beg Chu Liang for mercy.

He was scared!

The moment he was lifted up by Chu Liang, fear had already consumed his heart.

This was the awe and fear caused by absolute power suppression. Unless his strength could surpass Chu Liang’s, he would forever live in fear.

He had originally thought to take a gamble… after all, Chu Liang was seriously injured, and the probability of success was high.

He had even fantasized about a wealthy life in the future.

But reality directly shattered his fantasy!

If he had known this would happen, how would he have dared to bring his little brothers to block Chu Liang’s courtyard gate?

At this moment, his little brothers were already scared and slumped on the ground.

“Big Brother Liang… Big Brother Liang, spare us…”

These village ruffians were terrified, their faces pale, their bodies trembling uncontrollably, afraid that Chu Liang would make a move on them.

Their voices trembled as they begged for mercy, even with a hint of crying.

Normally, they bullied the weak and feared the strong, always avoiding tough opponents. How could they dare to confront someone as strong as Chu Liang?

“Big Brother Liang, Big Brother Liang… we didn’t want to do this, it was all Wang Tuozi’s idea!”

“Yeah, Wang Tuozi forced us!”

“Big Brother Liang, I had no choice, I wanted to be a good person, give me a chance!”

The village ruffians begged for mercy while shifting the blame to Wang Tuozi.

Hearing these words, Wang Tuozi’s eyes widened. He wanted to defend himself, but with his neck gripped, he couldn’t utter a word.

Not far away, Second Uncle was stunned.

He held a hoe in his hand, and his son, Chu Shan, held a pitchfork. They had both intended to rush over and help Chu Liang.

But what happened next far exceeded his expectations.

The person holding Wang Tuozi, was that really the seriously injured Chu Liang?

“A… A-Liang?”

Second Uncle’s throat bobbed, still unable to believe it.

He stood there, frozen, even suspecting that he had seen wrong. He couldn’t help but rub his eyes and look again.

The person at the courtyard gate, who else could it be but Chu Liang?

“A-Liang! Are your injuries healed?”

Second Uncle was overjoyed, the previous gloom swept away.

His son, Chu Shan, was stunned at first, then his mouth slowly widened. Looking at Chu Liang, who was holding Wang Tuozi with one hand, a look of admiration gradually appeared on his face.

Young people always admire the strong.

Not far away, in the courtyards of the two houses, Fourth Uncle, Fifth Uncle, and the others heard Second Uncle’s voice.

“What? A-Liang’s injuries are healed?”

Their hearts skipped a beat.

Their first reaction was naturally disbelief.

They were the most aware of Chu Liang’s injuries. That night, he was barely clinging to life.

Even if he had recovered somewhat, it was impossible for him to be healed so quickly.

Fourth Uncle refused to believe it. He immediately stepped on a ladder, climbed up the courtyard wall, poked his head out, and looked outside.

“That… that’s A-Liang? Lifting a grown man with one hand?”

Seeing the scene at the courtyard gate, Fourth Uncle was dumbfounded, as if he had seen a ghost.

In another courtyard, Fifth Uncle was equally stunned, completely dumbfounded.

“A-Liang, that boy, has really recovered!”

Fourth Uncle and Fifth Uncle were filled with regret.

If they had known this would happen, they would have rushed out earlier.

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“Aiya, you shouldn’t have stopped me just now!” Fourth Uncle complained to Fourth Aunt.

“My dear, I didn’t stop you,” Fourth Aunt defended.

“Sigh, never mind, let’s hurry out… I’m just afraid of leaving a bad impression on A-Liang…”

If they left a bad impression on Chu Liang, would he still share his hunting spoils with their family in the future?

Suddenly, the two families were in a flurry of activity, hurriedly searching for hoes, pitchforks, sticks, and other tools. They quickly pretended to be ready to fight Wang Tuozi and his gang, and rushed out of the courtyard gates together.

Fourth Uncle ran at the front, looking anxious.

“Second Brother, Second Brother, we’re here!”

“Second Brother, I’m here too!”

Fifth Uncle shouted, holding a firewood knife in his hand.

Hearing this, Second Uncle turned to look.

Seeing the two families rushing over, he felt no gratitude, only disappointment.

He even… for some reason, felt like laughing.

In the end, he couldn’t laugh. All his emotions turned into a sigh in his heart.

Fourth Uncle ran over, panting, and said, “Second Brother, Second Brother, we were just looking for tools, and we came out as soon as we found them. We’re not late, are we?”

As he spoke, he looked at Chu Liang and then pretended to be surprised, “Huh? A-Liang is already healed?”

“A-Liang is amazing, to have recovered so quickly!” Fifth Uncle, who had rushed over, said.

“I knew A-Liang would get better!” Fifth Aunt forced a smile.

“Yeah, I prayed for A-Liang every day at home!” Fourth Aunt echoed.

“Me too, I even went to the temple to burn incense for A-Liang a few days ago when I went to the market!”

“……”

Second Uncle remained silent, not saying a word.

In the courtyard behind him, Second Aunt was relieved. Fortunately, her husband had often gone to take care of Chu Liang during this time.

Now, among all their relatives, their family had the best relationship with Chu Liang.

And there was that old ginseng…

Thinking of the argument about the old ginseng at noon, Second Aunt’s face flushed slightly.

With Chu Liang’s abilities, as long as his health was fine, getting an old ginseng was only a matter of time. And Chu Liang had never shortchanged his relatives.

Around them, the villagers were discussing.

Some were shocked by Chu Liang’s strength, while others were puzzled.

“A-Liang is still so strong, didn’t they say he was dying?”

“Were his injuries real or fake?”

“They were probably real, although he hasn’t fully recovered, it’s enough to deal with Wang Tuozi and those scumbags.”

In the distance, Zhao Hu and his little brothers, who were preparing to make a move, were also stunned.

These same doubts also appeared in their minds.

The moment he saw Chu Liang lift Wang Tuozi, Zhao Hu’s first reaction was disbelief.

“Impossible!”

Even now, he still refused to believe it. After all, those were injuries caused by a wild bear!

He asked himself…

If he had been slapped by a wild bear a few times, even if he didn’t die, he would lose half his life and would have to lie in bed for at least half a year.

And now, only ten days had passed!

How could Chu Liang recover so quickly? Did he eat some legendary immortal pill?

“Brother Hu, A-Liang definitely hasn’t recovered!” One of his little brothers suddenly spoke, “Look at A-Liang’s face, it’s so pale, not a trace of blood, clearly a sign of severe Qi and blood deficiency.”

“He’s probably just forcing himself!”

Another little brother hurriedly echoed.

They all spoke up, guessing that Chu Liang was forcing himself to act despite his injuries, in order to intimidate the other villagers.

He looked strong, but he was actually very weak.

One little brother even guessed, “Could A-Liang’s appearance be… a sign of his last radiance before death?”