Chapter 944 - 944: Learn to Take a Beating First

Xiao Feng felt no psychological burden about screwing Shi Yong over.

That old guy had been plotting against him constantly, and now he wouldn't allow a little payback?

"Master, I'll be going now. I'll drop by another day to visit you and Mistress," Di Junxiong said as he took his leave.

"Wait a moment!" Xiao Feng chuckled, "Actually, your timing is perfect this time. If you hadn't come, I was planning to give you a call."

"If there's something, just speak," Di Junxiong said directly, not asking what it was about.

Xiao Feng nodded in satisfaction and candidly asked, "Recently... To be precise, ever since we went to the detention center to see Jiao Yuhang, have there been any unusual murder cases?"

"What kind of unusual are we talking about?"

"Hmm... Something like a person dying from excessive blood loss, yet there being very little blood at the scene, and the wounds looking somewhat like animal bite marks."

Although asking these questions now felt a bit like acting after the fact, Xiao Feng still wanted to try. Perhaps he could deduce Pang Tong's current location from these clues.

Of course, if Pang Tong had instructed Gu Shi to pick random unfortunates in a crowded place like a mall or amusement park, then there wouldn't be much point in analyzing further.

Di Junxiong pondered for a moment and replied, "I haven't heard of such cases, but I'll check when I get back and inform you as soon as I have news."

"Alright," Xiao Feng said in a serious tone, "Also, remember the characteristics I mentioned. If a case like this happens, call me immediately, even if it's in the middle of the night."

Di Junxiong seriously agreed and quickly took his leave.

In Xiao Feng's view, since Gu Shi could absorb blood to become younger and stronger, then recovering from injuries should be similar.

This was something he couldn't avoid. Gu Shi was already formidable in his incomplete state, and if allowed to return to his peak condition, annihilation would be inevitable!

"Boss Xiao, that zombie, oh no, Dry Bone Stake, it... won't come back, will it?" Neng Ren asked with a face full of worry.

Xiao Feng laughed, "It will definitely come back, but probably not soon. You shouldn't worry too much. If Gu Shi really comes to kill, just run away. It's not necessary to stay and perish with us."

"Boss Xiao is straightforward, so I won't say useless pleasantries," Neng Ren said seriously, "I'll ensure everyone masters what they need to in the shortest time.

Moreover, if Gu Shi does come, I'll try my best to help. If I really can't manage, then there's no other way but to escape."

"Thank you!" Xiao Feng said politely.

People are pragmatic; the relationship between Xiao Feng and Neng Ren is purely based on interests. Without any financial ties, none of their dealings would hold.

Both parties were well aware of this.

Thus, Xiao Feng wasn't surprised at all by Neng Ren's conduct today, and he saw nothing wrong with it.

Help is naturally appreciated.

But not helping is also reasonable.

…

For safety's sake, all the women in the villa went with Du Qingyue to Fenghua Xueyue.

Zhen Jinghan stayed back due to needing to care for Zhao Guo'an.

Of course, this was also a good thing.

Because, in terms of sheer strength, Zhen Jinghan couldn't surpass any of them. Even if she went along with Du Qingyue and the others, she'd still need protection and might even hinder.

Perhaps the battle with Gu Shi left everyone feeling humiliated.

After a brief rest, Hui Yi and the others delved into training with unusual seriousness and diligence.

"Did you create this set of moves yourself?" Neng Ren asked in amazement, watching the group train from the side.

Xiao Feng replied calmly, "It's just about exhausting a lot of physical energy, nothing major."

Neng Ren smiled and said, "I think it's not that simple. Training after such exhaustion pushes physical limits closer to the extreme.

Pursuing limits within limits may be aggressive but it's incredibly efficient.

Typically, this kind of training would lead to injuries, but your chef's got the chops to keep their bodies unharmed with meals.

Honestly, I've never seen anything like that before."

"Seems you've got quite the experience." Xiao Feng said with a grin, stroking his chin.

"Just average, not exactly worldly." Neng Ren responded modestly, pointing to Iron Boy, "How about you hand him over to me for training?

In our previous fight, it was clear that Boss Xiao, you don't rely on fixed moves. Your on-the-spot improvisation ranks top three among the experts I've encountered.

To achieve your level and break free from rigid styles requires tons of battle experience.

That kid's got potential. Proper training could make him your right-hand man."

Xiao Feng didn't agree immediately but asked, "What do you plan on teaching him?"

"Teach him to take hits!" Neng Ren replied without hesitation, "I recall someone saying, to learn how to hit, one must first learn how to take a hit.

I'll help him shorten the process of accumulating combat experience so he can be useful as soon as possible."

"Is this your good intention?" Xiao Feng asked.

"No," Neng Ren shook his head with a smile, "It's just the itch to teach a future expert. That's something I'd find fulfilling."

Xiao Feng thought for a moment and responded, "I agree."

Then, everyone watched as Iron Boy was called over alone by Neng Ren to the other side of the yard… to get beaten.

Neng Ren seemed as if he held some deep grudge against Iron Boy, showing no mercy, landing each punch and kick solidly. In just half an hour, Iron Boy was covered in bruises.

"Boss, that's enough, no need to go that far in training," Old Ha stepped in, unable to watch any longer.

Lv Ziming also couldn't help but say, "Indeed it's a bit excessive. If he gets hurt internally, that's no joke."

Now, Neng Ren looked down at the fallen Iron Boy, coldly saying, "If you'd remembered even half of what I told you, you wouldn't be in such bad shape now. Still able to get up?"

Iron Boy's face was red and swollen, with blood trickling down his chin, his eyes reduced to slits, looking pitiful.

He tried hard to stand up but after several attempts, he fell back to the ground.

"Pfft!"

Iron Boy coughed up blood and began coughing violently, "Cough cough cough cough cough..."

"That's enough." Xue Nuofu stepped in.

Seemingly carried away, Neng Ren snapped, "Boss Xiao hasn't objected, why are you in such a rush?"

However, the words were spoken.

Neng Ren's expression and tone indicated: Since Boss Xiao hasn't called a stop, why should you intervene?

Xue Nuofu's eyes grew cold, his temper held in check only by Xiao Feng's suppression.

Xiao Feng could keep him in line, but not Neng Ren.

Old Ha and the others, their eyes showed obvious displeasure towards Neng Ren.