Chapter 1860 - 334: Modified

Tan Wenbin took out a cigarette, held it in his mouth, and took out a lighter, trying to light it but never quite managing to, as the flame seemed to dance unpredictably in his eyes.

Finally, with a concentrated gaze, he managed to light it, but the cigarette flared up like a stick of firewood; it turned out he had lit the wrong end and set the filter on fire.

Spitting it out, he stomped it out with his shoe and took out another cigarette, examining it carefully before biting down on it.

"Brother Bin, let me help you."

Lin Shuyou took the lighter, clicked it, and the flame "wooshed" nearly a meter high.

Luckily, Tan Wenbin pulled his neck back in time; otherwise, his eyebrows and hair would have been singed clean.

"Brother Bin, I—"

"Forget it, I'm not smoking."

Putting away the pack, Tan Wenbin sat on the coffin.

The rapid training class resumed, allowing everyone to experience the discomfort from the previous session again, and this time, due to increased intensity, the sense of discomfort was even stronger.

Tan Wenbin's sensory issue wasn't just about sharpness; under Brother Xiao Yuan's illusion array suppression, he started instinctively doubting everything around him, needing to go through several rounds of repositioning even for simple things, which caused some sensory confusion.

Lin Shuyou habitually formed seals and, while using the lighter, a small seal naturally "hit" out with a thumb swipe.

Li Zhiyuan's rapid training class tailored different courses for everyone based on their situations.

Run Sheng needed to strengthen his combat skills, moving beyond pure endurance to achieve more with less.

Tan Wenbin was to combine his sensory responses with Bloodline Power, not just acting as a radar accessory, nor relying on a short-term burst of Bloodline Power, but gradually becoming more like Lin Shuyou in the team.

As for Ah You, he could have leveraged the advantages of being a "Ghost General" and "True Monarch" for a better body and technique fusion, but now he's accustomed to close combat wielding the Double Mace. Li Zhiyuan hopes to complement his weaknesses and correct his past habits, allowing Ah You to stand out independently.

In summary, Li Zhiyuan aims not only to enhance a specific ability of his partners but also hopes to improve their team role attributes, thereby elevating the team's overall strength.

Today, the trio was called by Mr. Li to help with funeral arrangements in Rugao, but the more they helped, the messier it got.

Tan Wenbin, writing on the white ledger, misplaced all the characters. Lin Shuyou accidentally set the offering table on fire while arranging the mourning hall, and Run Sheng collapsed the tent while setting it up.

Li Sanjiang, enraged, had his beard trembling, sending the three brothers home before lunch, advising them to get checked at Shigang Town Health Clinic to see if the mule plague was acting up again.

On the way back, Tan Wenbin received mysterious communication from the Bai family town and learned of the contents of the Yu Family Dragon King Order.

At home, the letter was prominently placed on the desk, prompting Tan Wenbin to recheck the information.

Tan Wenbin: "The Yu family really... dare to openly target people who Light the Lamp and Walk on the River."

It's not that they can't target them, but a suitable reason is necessary. Those who Light the Lamp and Walk on the River often attract Heavenly Dao's attention, especially those who have made a name on the River.

The problem, however, is that the Yu family's daughter, Yu Miaomiao herself is also one who Lights the Lamp and Walks on the River. Affairs on the River should stay on the River; using river grudges as a reason ashore blatantly disregards Heavenly Dao's perception.

Furthermore, Jianghu indirectly allows Dragon King Sect to issue Dragon King Orders not only because the sect frequently produces Dragon Kings and has profound heritage but also since Dragon King's Court maintains decency and seldom issues Dragon King Orders for petty or hard-to-clean troubles, as each Dragon King Order essentially depletes accumulated credibility from past Dragon Kings.

Never has a Dragon King Order been issued over personal grudges or for a death caused by river competition.

Even hypothetically, if the Yu family's daughter lost her life in river competition, what's there to boast about? Other families would barely have time to hide the news, yet the Yu family openly broadcasts it?

Lin Shuyou: "Three-eyed... why so unlucky?"

Tan Wenbin: "That's understandable because Brother Xiao Yuan aims for a low-profile strategy, so he's either actively or passively replaced many of our feats."

Lin Shuyou: "So, Three-eyed is taking the blame for us?"

Tan Wenbin: "It's his choice; he enjoyed it too."

During the Lijiang wave, Jiujiang Zhao Yi shot to fame. While fleeing with broken jade early on, Zhao Yi, through various mind-boggling acts, took down a large bunch of pursuers.

However, upon entering Yulong Snow Mountain later, Zhao Yi was like a "loaf of mud," dependent on Lin Shuyou to carry him, and Yu Miaomiao's death wasn't directly related to him.

Lin Shuyou: "If we regard this as the Yu family's wave ripple clue, then isn't Three-eyed the ticket into this wave?"

Tan Wenbin: "Yes, he's the flesh ticket."

Lin Shuyou: "The Yu family truly fears nothing..."

Tan Wenbin: "Typical, animals remain animals."

Li Zhiyuan walked down from upstairs.

"Brother Xiao Yuan."

"Brother Xiao Yuan."

Li Zhiyuan: "What's your take on this?"

Run Sheng kept smoking his cigar, habitually not using his brain in meetings.

Lin Shuyou: "Brother Xiao Yuan, I think it's normal; animals are animals after all."

Tan Wenbin: "Brother Xiao Yuan, I think when things seem too outlandish, there's definitely something sinister behind."

Lin Shuyou: "..."

Li Zhiyuan: "It does seem like deliberately being foolish, perhaps as a way to obscure something."