Chapter 499: Back to Shaolin

“That makes some sense. But you say ‘an emperor’ belongs to the top class of mercenaries, and that these top mercenaries are even stronger than the current martial artists. Why do you say that?”
“I’ve also seen those who truly know martial arts. They may not be the strongest, but I’ve seen those top mercenaries with my own eyes and even fought against them.”
The conversation between Silver Fox and Happy made Wind Chime, who usually talked nonstop, fall silent. She stared at their brightly glowing eyes, not blinking.
She never expected the two in front of her to have such legendary insights. Nor did she expect Silver Fox, who was usually quiet and aloof, to be someone so formidable.
But just as she reached the most exciting part, Silver Fox turned away, gave her a glance, then suddenly stopped talking and looked ahead. “There are some things I’d better explain to you in person. If this gets out, it could cause trouble.”
Happy nodded.
The two kept quiet, leaving Wind Chime, who had been listening intently, extremely anxious.
“Hey!”
Unwillingly, she rushed after them and put on an innocent expression like a curious kitten. “Don’t play around like this. Tell me, what are top mercenaries? Silver Fox, are you an international police officer? Or from a special forces unit… Ugh… Ouch!” Before she could finish speaking, she got a smack on the head…
“Child, don’t overthink it,” Silver Fox said calmly, pulling back her hand. “Focus on practicing. Otherwise, even though you seem strong now, you won’t be able to stand in a while.”
Wind Chime’s expression changed. “Why!” Having achieved so much, she naturally didn’t believe she would go back to being unknown. But Silver Fox never joked. And when she glanced at Happy’s expression, it remained calm, seemingly agreeing with Silver Fox’s view, which made her even more panicked.
“Do you think that by inheriting the legacy of the ‘Six-Fingered Piano Demon,’ you’ll be invincible?” Silver Fox saw that Wind Chime was becoming careless and deliberately tried to alert her. “Not to mention Happy, I alone have many ways to kill you with my piano music…”
Hearing this, Wind Chime pulled her mouth into a long line. “…Hmph, of course you know. They’ve already told you that the Piano Demon’s greatest strength is its sound-based killing ability, while its weakest is internal energy. What it fears most are experts with amazing prediction skills and speed. Once someone like you gets close, there’s nothing left to do.”

“I don’t possess any extraordinary martial arts to do this, but my brothers can as well—provided they get good martial arts manuals and decent equipment, dealing with those of you who inherit masterful skills is no problem at all…” Silver Fox could tell Wind Chime was unwilling and dissatisfied. “What do you say? How about I get them some equipment so they can compete with you someday?”
Happy showed a slight look of surprise.
“From the same place as you?”
Although Happy didn’t know Silver Fox’s exact location, as the latter had asked for secrecy.
Wind Chime had initially wanted to agree, but upon seeing Silver Fox nod, she became hesitant… It would be difficult for Qin Yin to exert much effect if she encountered experts as calm and decisive as Silver Fox.
Seizing the opportunity, Silver Fox warned Wind Chime, “So, improve your internal energy as soon as possible. The earlier you reach the Life and Death Realm, the more you can unleash the true power of the Qin Demon, and your chances of staying among the top experts in the jianghu will also increase greatly.”
“I understand.”
“Silver Fox, you mentioned earlier that you have a few brothers who are also playing this game?” Happy spoke up to draw Silver Fox’s attention. The latter gave Happy a deep look. “I actually wanted to tell you before, but I was afraid you’d misunderstand. Recently, I’ve been exchanging supplies from the gang’s warehouse to help them develop. Now, they’ve all progressed well and reached the Life and Death Realm. I think the time is right—I want to introduce them to our Mu Family. That way, even if we encounter real experts in the future, our Mu Family will still have a strong force to protect us.”
Happy was overjoyed. “Hmm, how many?”
“Three.”
“Great! With three experts like you here, our Mu Family will surely be greatly strengthened. Go arrange it—bring them over anytime.”
Happy knew well that these three must be people who hadn’t existed in his past life. For the five million Silver Fox mentioned, he had chosen other ways to make money, but because of his intervention in this life, all four of them remained in “Jianghu.”
“Can I join the Mu Family too?”
Hearing the conversation between Silver Fox and Happy, Wind Chime became restless again and blurted out those words.
Happy was stunned for a moment.
Originally, with the addition of the “Marquis of Demon Sound,” the Mu Family would naturally gain a huge boost—Qin Yin’s killing power was no less than that of a team of a hundred experts.
But Happy didn’t agree right away…

“Is that your opinion, or your master’s?” Kai Xin knew well that Feng Ling was close to Bai Xiaosheng. As a master of the I Ching, Bai Xiaosheng had accumulated prestige and wealth over the years to a level unattainable by most, and he never got involved in gang conflicts.
“……”
Feng Ling fell silent immediately, clearly having received similar admonitions from Bai Xiaosheng before.
“Now that this is over, Yipin Tang must hate you guys. Go back to the south for now and don’t stay in the north,” Kai Xin changed the subject.
Feng Ling asked reflexively, “What about you?”
“I’m still on a mission. It was your master Bai Xiaosheng who sent me a message, letting me know you two were trapped. Since the mission isn’t over, of course I have to go back and continue it.”
“Then there’s nothing to do here.”
Feng Ling looked disappointed.
Kai Xin and Yin Hu were speechless and ignored her, continuing on their way.
“What are the names of your three brothers in the game?”
“Daozi, Tiaozzi, Leizi,” Yin Hu replied, slightly embarrassed during registration, clearly ashamed of the names he had given to his brothers.
Kai Xin wasn’t affected and silently noted them down. “If you need anything in the future, just ask me. I have some equipment and martial arts manuals.” Now that the Mu Family was fully on track, their massive gang warehouse was like a century-old marketplace, offering everything imaginable. He no longer needed to personally supply equipment, so many spoils were left behind for people like the Lonely Three Wolves and Xu Xin.
“You’re my boss now. I don’t want to owe you too much favor, lest five years stretch on indefinitely…” Yin Hu laughed. “Don’t worry. They can handle what they need on their own. Aside from rank-specific equipment, they can exchange it from the gang warehouse using their contribution points.”
“Whatever you think is best.”
Kai Xin remained calm and didn’t insist. “Let me know if you need anything… When we reach the territory of Songshan, I need to visit Shaolin. After that, you’ll have to take care of yourselves. Be extra careful.” Thinking about the breakthrough he had made in the “Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms” during this trip to the capital, having mastered two of its moves, Kai Xin couldn’t wait to go to the Peak of Punishment to test his skills against Master Breaker of Vows.
Touching the golden boxing gloves on his hand and feeling their cold surface, Kai Xin suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of confidence!