Cultivating for Immorality: I Evolved Martial Arts into the Immortal Path – Chapter 46

Chapter 46: Master Chu

Master Chu!

From now on, there will no longer be only one master in Qing Shi Village.

The new master is younger and more powerful than Master Hu.

Master Hu couldn’t defeat that tiger demon, but Master Chu can beat it down!

“Roar!”

The tiger demon roared once again, but this time its momentum was much weaker than before.

In this short fight, it had come to understand that it was no match for Chu Liang at all.

As a demon beast, its intelligence was no less than that of an adult human. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been able to toy with those demon-hunting teams from the county town.

It knew when to retreat.

Like now!

It suppressed its injured anger and unwillingness, its tiger eyes bloodshot. It took one last look at Chu Liang, firmly memorizing his appearance, and then prepared to flee.

“Trying to escape?”

Chu Liang snorted coldly, seeing through the tiger demon’s plan.

The tiger demon flicked its tail.

Whoosh!

Its tail was like a steel whip, cutting through the air, striking directly at Chu Liang.

If Chu Liang dodged, the tiger demon would take the opportunity to escape.

But Chu Liang was different from Master Hu. He stood his ground, neither dodging nor evading. He simply reached out and grabbed, surprisingly catching the striking tail firmly in his hand.

Seeing the situation turn against it, the tiger demon moved its four paws rapidly, trying to break free from Chu Liang.

But Chu Liang was like an unshakeable anchor, firmly grasping the tail, not moving an inch.

“Beast!”

Chu Liang shouted coldly, pulling the tiger demon’s tail. He exerted all his strength, sinking his waist and twisting, then gave a mighty swing!

The massive tiger demon was lifted off its four paws and flung away, crashing into a boulder with a loud boom!

Before the tiger demon could react, Chu Liang pounced on it.

He mounted the tiger demon’s neck, his expression cold. He pressed down on its head with one hand and smashed down with the other.

“Boom!”

“Boom! Boom! Boom!”

It was like striking iron!

His hard fist was like a heavy hammer, violent and fierce, repeatedly smashing onto the tiger demon’s head.

“Roar——”

The tiger demon roared hoarsely, struggling desperately, trying to shake off Chu Liang, but it couldn’t get up no matter what.

Blood flowed from its mouth and nose, its teeth were shattered, and one of its eyeballs was even burst. It was a miserable sight, completely devoid of its previous imposing and domineering presence.

Gradually, the roars turned into wails.

“Awoo…”

The tiger demon struggled in pain, its aura weakening.

After more than ten breaths, the tiger demon fell silent, only its four limbs occasionally twitching when Chu Liang’s fist landed.

Chu Liang was not reassured. He landed dozens more punches, smashing the tiger demon’s head until blood splattered everywhere.

Only when the tiger demon’s head was completely deformed did Chu Liang stop.

He dismounted, shook his slightly sore arm, and let out a long breath.

“Phew…”

The tiger demon was a more worthy opponent than Master Hu.

This battle allowed Chu Liang to basically understand his own strength.

The gentle evening breeze blew, dispersing the dust from the fight between the man and the tiger, and also blowing away the dust on Chu Liang’s body.

He stood calmly, his robe fluttering, standing quietly under the golden sunset, beside him was the massive corpse of the tiger demon.

“Remarkable, truly remarkable!”

Seeing this scene, Master Hu sincerely exclaimed.

In his eyes, Chu Liang was full of vigor, his entire being shining brilliantly under the golden sunset, like a golden statue.

“I’m old, truly old.” He thought of his own situation and couldn’t help but sigh faintly.

In the distance, the villagers erupted in cheers.

They were all overjoyed, their faces full of excitement.

The tiger was dead, and they were safe.

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With Master Chu, a martial artist, guarding them, Qing Shi Village would be safer than before. Moreover, Chu Liang was clearly kinder than Master Hu.

“It’s dead, that tiger is really dead, it’s not moving at all!”

“Master Chu is mighty!”

“Master Chu is mighty!”

“……”

The villagers all shouted, calling out “Master Chu.”

The sound of cheers spread from near to far, even reaching the group of villagers who had fled the farthest.

They stopped their escape and turned back to the village, joining the other villagers in celebration with excited hearts.

“Erniu, Erniu, where are you?”

“Erniu, your Chu family is amazing, producing such a young master!”

Many villagers surrounded Second Uncle again, their faces full of flattering smiles.

This scene made Second Uncle feel a bit dazed.

He couldn’t help but remember when Chu Liang returned from the mountains after killing the bear. These villagers had also surrounded him, with similar expressions and words.

But what happened after that?

After Chu Liang offended Steward Hu, these villagers avoided him, fearing any association.

People’s hearts are unpredictable.

Second Uncle used to be a simple farmer, but after these events, he deeply understood this reason.

“Everyone, please calm down and listen to what A-Liang has to say.”

Second Uncle didn’t engage in conversation with anyone. He wore a gentle smile, but his intention to keep a distance was clear. He didn’t speak to anyone individually.

Seeing his demeanor, many villagers remembered what happened last time.

They couldn’t help but regret. If they had known Chu Liang would achieve such status today, they shouldn’t have distanced themselves from him.

The most regretful were Fourth Uncle and Fifth Uncle.

“How did A-Liang suddenly become a martial artist master?”

Fourth Uncle was filled with regret, clutching his hair, unable to understand.

What should he do?

How could he mend their relationship?

He couldn’t help but cast a glance at Second Uncle, running to his side and pleading, “Second Elder Brother, I’m also a member of the Chu family. When A-Liang becomes a master, he will definitely build a big house and hire many servants. You won’t be able to manage it all alone. You must remember me…”

“Humph!”

Second Uncle snorted coldly, not responding, and walked straight back to the village, towards Chu Liang.

Many villagers thronged around him, their faces full of smiles, speaking flattering words.

Some people thought that Doctor Wang had a good relationship with Chu Liang, so they tried to get close to Doctor Wang. But Doctor Wang was much more astute than Second Uncle. At his age, he had seen all kinds of people.

He could tell what was on everyone’s mind with just a glance.

Behind them, Zhao Hu and his followers were also discussing.

“Brother Hu, you and A-Liang are fellow apprentices!”

“That’s right, Brother Hu, you and A-Liang… oh no, you and Master Chu can at least connect somehow. Do you think you should find an opportunity…”

The followers were all apprehensive.

They had never shown Chu Liang any kindness before, and often mocked him.

Now that Chu Liang had become a master, would he take revenge on them?

When Master Hu became a master, he dealt with everyone who had offended him.

Among the followers, only Chu Qiang remained silent.

He looked dejected, knowing he had missed his chance. Now, no matter what he did, it was too late.

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The sun set in the west, the golden afterglow scattering.

Two groups of people suddenly appeared on the distant horizon.

They were the two demon-hunting squads from the Martial Alliance.

Hearing the cheers of the villagers, Wu Neng’s expression turned grim. The hideous scar on his face twitched, and he said in a low voice, “We’re too late. That tiger demon has already been killed!”