Cultivating for Immorality: I Evolved Martial Arts into the Immortal Path – Chapter 11

Chapter 11: Master Hu is Dissatisfied

Flashback before death!

This kind of thing often happens in the village.

For example, Chu Liang’s second grandfather, before he died, was tortured by pain for more than a month. He lay on his sickbed all day, unable to even walk.

But in the last two days of his life, he suddenly became much more energetic and could even walk around and chat with relatives.

Chu Liang’s current performance makes people wonder—

Could he also be experiencing a flashback before death?

“It’s really possible.”

“Brother Hu, maybe A-Liang only has a few days left to live!”

Several of the underlings echoed in agreement.

Zhao Hu frowned, his eyes fixed on Chu Liang, many questions flashing through his mind.

“There are special medicines in the county town used by Martial Artist Masters. If A-Liang could get that kind of medicine, maybe… no, that’s impossible. That kind of medicine is not cheap, and one dose is not enough. Unless A-Liang has one or two hundred taels of silver…”

If Chu Liang had that much money, why would he still be in the village?

He would have gone to the county town to learn martial arts long ago!

“He must be forcing himself!”

After some analysis, Zhao Hu confirmed his thoughts.

This was the only possibility.

Wang Tuozi and the others were too weak to test Chu Liang’s true condition. Instead, they let Chu Liang show off.

“I have to test him myself.”

Zhao Hu made up his mind to find an opportunity to personally test Chu Liang.

Suddenly, a sharp voice sounded not far away.

“What’s going on over there? Why is it so lively? Zhao Hu, what are you guys looking at?”

A man with a mustache walked over.

He was not tall, a bit thin, and as he spoke, he pinched his mustache, his eyes slightly narrowed, looking towards Chu Liang’s yard.

“Steward Hu!”

Zhao Hu and the others hurriedly responded.

The person who came was none other than the steward of Master Hu’s house. In the village, he was Master Hu’s representative.

Zhao Hu explained, “Steward Hu, it’s A-Liang and Wang Tuozi and the others. Just now, they…”

He looked respectful, slightly bowing, and quickly recounted what had just happened, stating that they were just watching the show.

“Oh? A-Liang is okay?”

Steward Hu raised an eyebrow and carefully looked at Chu Liang’s appearance.

“He does have some strength.”

He commented casually.

“But that’s it… This bit of strength is not even comparable to a single hair of my Master.”

“How can A-Liang compare to the Master?” Zhao Hu smiled respectfully. “Steward Hu, A-Liang’s little bit of skill is not even worthy of carrying the Master’s shoes!”

“Hmm, you’re a smooth talker.”

Steward Hu smiled, seemingly enjoying Zhao Hu’s flattery.

He looked at Chu Liang in the distance and said with a smile, “It’s a waste for A-Liang to stay in the village with this strength. In a while, the imperial court will be conscripting for corvée labor. When the time comes… let him go.”

After saying that, he turned and left.

He said it lightly, but Zhao Hu and the others were shocked.

Corvée labor!

That was a matter of nine deaths and one life!

In recent years, almost none of the villagers conscripted had returned alive.

Those who did return were all covered in injuries and illnesses, mostly crippled, and died within a few years.

“What did A-Liang do? How did he offend Master Hu?” After Steward Hu had walked away, one of the underlings couldn’t help but ask in a low voice.

“Have you forgotten?” Zhao Hu’s voice was low. “Before, when Master Hu killed the bear, many people were chanting A-Liang’s name. Those people were saying that A-Liang was good and wouldn’t take their land.”

“So that’s it…”

Previously, when Master Hu killed the bear with one palm, the villagers should have been grateful, but many were saying Chu Liang’s name, after all, Chu Liang had driven away a wild bear.

Those villagers didn’t know that their unintentional words at that time had directly become Chu Liang’s death warrant.

Master Hu would not allow anyone to challenge his position!

“A-Liang is really miserable. Being targeted by Master Hu, even if he doesn’t die, he will be made to die.”

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Zhao Hu couldn’t help but feel a little fortunate that he had kept a low profile these past few years and had never done anything out of line.

In his view, Chu Liang had no way out.

Unless Chu Liang could become a martial artist.

But… was that possible?

……

At this moment, Chu Liang was experiencing the power he possessed.

He could lift Wang Tuozi before, but it wouldn’t have been so easy.

“At this rate, it won’t be long before I can kill a bear too!”

During this time, the scene of Master Hu killing the bear with one palm often appeared in Chu Liang’s mind.

Having that kind of strength is what it means to be superior!

Thump!

Chu Liang casually tossed Wang Tuozi to the ground.

“Cough… cough… Brother Liang, Brother Liang, spare my life!”

Wang Tuozi looked pained, clutching his neck with difficulty, his voice hoarse, constantly begging for mercy.

His underlings also begged for mercy, kneeling before Chu Liang, tears and snot running down their faces.

Second Uncle walked over, looking disgusted, and kicked Wang Tuozi hard.

“You dogs!”

He cursed and spat on the ground.

“A-Liang, what do you plan to do with these scumbags?” he asked Chu Liang.

“Simple.”

Chu Liang took a step forward.

Wang Tuozi and the others shrank back in fear, trembling.

“Brother Liang, Brother Liang, you can’t kill me. The county government has laws,” Wang Tuozi cried out in terror. “If you kill me, you’ll be a criminal. You… you…”

“Kill you?”

Chu Liang shook his head slightly. He wasn’t that stupid.

Seeing Chu Liang shake his head, Wang Tuozi relaxed a little and was about to continue begging for mercy.

But the next moment, his screams resounded throughout the village!

“Ah—”

Chu Liang stomped down hard, breaking his right leg.

With a crack, his entire leg bent at an unnatural angle.

Then, Chu Liang, with an unchanged expression, as if he hadn’t heard the horrifying screams, stomped down again, breaking Wang Tuozi’s （Hunchback） other leg.

“Ah… ahhhhh…”

Wang Tuozi screamed in agony, his face contorted in pain.

Hearing his inhuman screams, not only his underlings but also the surrounding villagers felt a chill, and they couldn’t help but shrink back.

Ruthless!

Too ruthless!

In this era, with both legs broken, what chance did Wang Tuozi have?

His future would probably be worse than death.

He had offended many people over the years. Now that he was a cripple, those people would definitely take the opportunity to get revenge.

“Well done!”

Second Uncle shouted.

At this moment, he felt refreshed, and the pent-up frustration in his chest dissipated.

Then, the other villagers around also cheered.

“Good! Well done!”

“A-Liang is still the best, helping us deal with this trash.”

“If only Master Hu were like A-Liang. If Master Hu were this good, our lives would be better.”

“Yeah, sigh…”

In the eyes of the villagers, Chu Liang’s actions were like clearing out a village bully.

In the past, he would have been elected as the village head.

But not now, after all, Master Hu was around.