Chapter 573: Hosting Xu Yao

The Combined Finger Technique:
It channels the true energy of the three meridians, gathering it in the fingers to make them as tough as steel. It can either match the power of divine weapons in attack or invisibly harm enemies from a distance. It can be used with mere breath control, and upon mastery, it allows one to silently strike vital points on enemies, taking their lives. It is one of the most deadly and formidable finger techniques in the world. Its only flaw is that each strike consumes a certain amount of internal energy, and those below the Life and Death realm cannot wield it.
……
Finding a relatively advanced training spot, Happy single-handedly stormed into a den of bandits at the Life and Death realm. He dashed straight from the entrance of the stronghold to the cliff at its core.
Throughout the journey, there was no sound of combat—everything remained eerily quiet. Every bandit within sight couldn’t get within ten feet of Happy; they would silently fall to the ground. If anyone turned these corpses over, they would see shocking blood holes in their vital areas—on their heads, hearts, or key pressure points!
By the end…
Over 300 bandits at the Life and Death realm, along with several bandit leaders at the Liberation realm, all lay dead in the stronghold.
The entire process took less than five minutes.
Happy moved as if strolling in his own backyard, firing his fingers continuously. No one could stop him—even the bandit leaders at the Liberation realm were dealt with in just three strikes, utterly defeated.
Meanwhile, although the Combined Finger Technique consumed a tremendous amount of internal energy, the miraculous effects of the Nine Yang Divine Skill were also fully displayed! As he breathed, the Nine Yang Divine Skill operated automatically. For every 10 points of internal energy consumed by the Combined Finger Technique, the Nine Yang Divine Skill quickly replenished it. Happy didn’t need to take medicine at all, as his internal energy remained consistently abundant. This allowed him to charge into the stronghold and face a large group of bandits calmly, continuing to fire his fingers without strain.
“…Hss.”
After the battle, Happy finally had the chance to reflect on the Combined Finger Technique and the Nine Yang Divine Skill. Their synergy was flawless—one delivered devastating attacks, while the other continuously supplied internal energy to sustain their power. Combined with his four-stage Golden Fist Gauntlets, their strength went beyond mere “deadly.”
Over 300 bandits wiped out in such a short time…
Happy’s mood was equally smooth sailing!
Standing on the cliff behind the stronghold, he pressed his three fingers together and carved three several-inch-deep holes into the flat rock surface. Then, with a wild laugh, he descended the mountain without hesitation.

The initial killing power of “Combined Fingers” far exceeds that of “Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms.” Although it lacks the secret technique of increasing attack power with each palm strike, its silent and invisible finger techniques are already extremely deadly—taking lives with ease. At its peak, its lethality can compare to that of a master at the Wuwei realm, equivalent to the damage of the tenth palm strike in “Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms.” As long as one’s level improves, it is indeed an outstanding ultimate skill.

Kai Xin’s requirements are simple—find an area with peers at a similar level and plenty of practice partners, focus on training, and quickly advance the level of “Combined Fingers”!

At the master level, “Combined Fingers” encompasses three deadly moves. Though not as refined as “Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms,” its killing effect is immense. Even when facing an “Emperor,” Kai Xin is quite confident in winning.

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When at a lower level, “Jiuyang Divine Skill” has little effect on improving training progress. However, it greatly simplifies the recovery of internal energy. To use “Combined Fingers,” there’s no need for medicine or meditation—internal energy flows continuously.

Kai Xin only needed to find enough enemy targets, and the level of “Combined Fingers” rose rapidly. In less than half a day, he reached the third level.

“Time to eat.”

Kai Xin didn’t forget his appointment the next day. He calmed down, exited the game, looked at his cold-faced reflection in the mirror in front of the wardrobe, then left the bedroom.

In the living room, the air was filled with the aroma of food, and several lively girls were playing around and teasing Xu Xin.

When Xu Xin saw Kai Xin enter, she quickly blushed and told her friends to stop playing: “Alright, your idol has arrived—hurry up and go bother him!”

“…Is he Chen Kaixin?” The girls who shared a room with Xu Xin were familiar faces, but they were all surprised to some extent when they saw Kai Xin and quieted down. “He seems to have changed a lot.”

“Yes, he used to be so dull. Look at him now…”

“His eyes seem to emit electricity.”

The women chattered loudly without any sign of restraint, their voices growing ever louder.

But Kai Xin ignored their chatter and went straight to the dining table to sit down, his gaze falling on Xu Yao, who was sitting quietly across from him by the window.

The unusual atmosphere finally made the women restrain their antics, and they noticed that Xu Yao across from Kai Xin looked strange and nervous.

“Xin, how did you bring Xu Yao in? It seems like this girl has an interest in your man…” One of the women whispered gossipingly. The others glared at Xu Xin, then fixed their sharp gazes on Xu Yao, as if they already regarded her as the greatest rival to their friend.
“Since you’re all here, welcome. Stop standing around—sit down.”
Kai Xin noticed the tense atmosphere among the girls and smiled faintly. She poured herself a glass of water, ignoring their meaningful looks, and stared at Xu Yao, saying, “Recently, Lei Zhan has assigned you to handle some matters at the Mu family. I heard you’ve done an excellent job.”
As time passed, Kai Xin’s hatred faded slightly. Facing Xu Yao in person, she was able to control her emotions, speaking in a very calm tone.
“…”
Xu Xin’s roommates, who had initially thought Kai Xin might be interested in Xu Yao and wanted to deal with her together, realized it was a misunderstanding upon hearing Kai Xin’s tone.
It wasn’t flirtatious at all—it was the blunt tone of a superior addressing a subordinate.
“Could it be… there’s nothing between these two?”
The women dismissed their suspicions and sat down, observing carefully.
Still, Xu Xin noticed that Xu Yao’s presence clearly caused a slight change in Kai Xin’s mood. Normally, Kai Xin spoke gently and was very kind, even to the Mu family members, maintaining a friendly distance.
But with Xu Yao, there was a deliberate sense of distance!
“Kai Xin.”
Noticing Xu Yao’s nervous expression, Xu Xin looked at her worriedly, frowning and saying, “This is Xu Yao’s first time visiting. Don’t scare her.”
“Mm, I know,” Kai Xin replied with a slight smile, her tone suddenly softening. “Sorry, I’m usually so serious. Please don’t mind me.” Her compliance surprised the girls in the room, who stared at Xu Xin in disbelief.
The women even looked at her as if admiring her, as if reproaching her: “You silly girl! It’s already like this, and you still say there’s nothing.”