Hearing Fang Bo's words, Ma Qiang's face suddenly lit up with excitement.

Ma Qiang had just sparred with Lin Chen, and he had deeply experienced Lin Chen's strength.

Although Fang Bo was at the later stage of Qi Refinement, Ma Qiang had a feeling that Lin Chen's strength would not be much inferior.

However, Ma Qiang naturally wouldn't voice this opinion. Fang Bo was quite arrogant due to his strength, and he normally didn't hold Ma Qiang in high regard. Ma Qiang would rather see Fang Bo suffer a loss at the hands of Lin Chen.

"Mr. Fang, please enlighten me," Lin Chen said humbly, clasping his fists in salute.

Fang Bo waved his hand, "Come on, don't worry, I'll hold back."

"Good!" Lin Chen smiled faintly, his feet exploding with sound as his body darted forward at high speed, throwing a punch straight at Mr. Fang.

"Such incredible speed!"

Watching the afterimage left by Lin Chen's body, both Sun Li and Ma Qiang were startled, and Lin Man couldn't help but rub her eyes.

Fang Bo, seeing Lin Chen suddenly appearing before him, had his pupils instantly tighten.

"Bang!"

Accompanied by a muffled sound, Fang Bo hurriedly raised his hand to block Lin Chen's attack, but his body was still shaken, taking two steps back before he could barely steady himself.

Fang Bo's expression began to take on a grave seriousness. Initially, he had not taken Lin Chen seriously, seeing him as just a child in the early stages of Qi Refinement and incapable of causing much trouble.

Yet upon exchanging blows, Lin Chen had greatly surprised him, even to the point of embarrassment.

"It's actually Jeet Kune Do, it seems I underestimated you!" Having suffered a setback, Fang Bo became furious, his footwork shifted like a phantom moving to Lin Chen's rear.

"Mr. Fang has actually used the Mysterious Trace Fist!" Recognizing the familiar steps, Sun Li was also taken aback, not expecting Mr. Fang to reveal his true skills so quickly.

Mr. Fang's fists moved as fast as lightning, smashing towards Lin Chen's back. If Lin Chen were struck, he would be undoubtedly defeated.

"Lin Chen has lost!" Sun Li shook his head in disappointment.

"That's not necessarily true," Ma Qiang said, his gaze fixed on the two contestants, speaking out loud without realizing it.

"Bang!"

The muffled sound rang out once more, and Mr. Fang's body was shaken back again, staring in disbelief at Lin Chen, who was once again facing him. This time, he could no longer hide the shock on his face.

"How is this possible, how can his speed be so fast!"

After two collisions, Lin Chen had gained some understanding of his own strength as well.

Although he was just at the early stage of Qi Refinement, due to his Five Elements constitution, the purity and solidity of the Spiritual Energy in his body were by no means inferior to Mr. Fang, who was at the later stage of Qi Refinement.

The sounds of continuous impacts rose in the corridor, Lin Chen fighting more and more vigorously, his movements getting faster and faster.

Under Lin Chen's fierce and relentless attacks, Mr. Fang was forced to keep retreating.

Fang Bo grew increasingly shocked by Lin Chen's displayed strength, and eventually, even terrified.

How could this possibly be the strength of someone at the early stage of Qi Refinement; the kid must be hiding his real power.

"Bang!"

After another close collision, Lin Chen suddenly leaped out of the fray.

Lin Chen pretended to shake off the numbness in his arm: "Mr. Fang, I admit defeat. If we continue, my arms and legs will be ruined."

Mr. Fang was already struggling to hold on, and had he continued, defeat was certain. Lin Chen's concession at this point was essentially allowing him a way to save face.

Remembering that he had stated his intent to instruct Lin Chen, Fang Bo's face turned red as he clasped his hands at Lin Chen, "Little brother Lin, I am the one who has lost by your grace. I did not expect someone as young as you to have reached the later stage of Qi Refinement, impressive, truly impressive!"

"Later stage of Qi Refinement!" Sun Li's face showed a look of shock. He had seen masters of the later stage of Qi Refinement, but someone as young as Lin Chen was a first for him.

Lin Chen didn't deny Fang Bo's speculation. The reason he had shown his strength was to demonstrate his deterrence to Sun Li, and that goal had now been achieved.

"Brother Lin, I was quite offensive today. I have prepared a table of food and drinks as an apology. May I have the honor of your presence?" Sun Li cordially invited Lin Chen.

Lin Chen glanced at the darkening sky and shook his head: "I appreciate your gesture, Young Master Sun, but I've been out all day, and my parents must be anxious. Let's postpone it for another day, shall we?"

Sun Li nodded, understanding that the mess still needed tidying, and said with a smile, "That's fine, but next time, Brother Lin, you mustn't refuse me."

"Definitely," Lin Chen agreed readily, knowing Sun Li wanted to befriend him.

Sun Li specially arranged a car to send Lin Chen and Lin Man back to Peach Blossom Village. Despite the ride, by the time they got home, it had already turned completely dark.

Neither of them spoke about the day's events in the city during dinner, not wanting to worry their parents.

After hearing how her brother had not only cleared their debts but also saved enough money for her school with his insecticide, and thinking back on the day's events, Lin Man grew increasingly curious.

After dinner, Lin Chen began to sort through the herbs he had collected.

"Brother, let me help you," Lin Man offered, squatting next to Lin Chen.

"Sure! For this herb, strip the leaves and keep the root, that one over there only needs the leaves and stems..." Lin Chen instructed Lin Man.

Lin Man learned quickly, and soon got the hang of it.

With Lin Man's help, Lin Chen worked more efficiently, and they kept busy until midnight before completing the order for the medicine tea.

"Brother, you've changed," Lin Man said, looking sentimentally at Lin Chen, who was carefully preparing the medicine.

"Ha ha, have I become handsomer?" Lin Chen capped the medicine jar and laughed.

Lin Man nodded, "Not only handsomer but also more unfathomable."

Although Lin Man didn't understand martial arts, she had seen Lin Chen fight that old man today.

Her brother's movements were just like those of a movie star, so cool!

Plus, considering what her parents had said about the insecticide, Lin Man even felt like this was no longer the brother she used to know.

Lin Chen patted Lin Man's shoulder with a smile, "Little Man, no matter what I become, I'm still your brother. I'll make sure that father, mother, and you live a good life, and I won't allow anyone to bully you."

"Mm! Brother, don't worry, I won't tell anyone your secret," Lin Man promised earnestly.

"Silly girl! Go to bed," Lin Chen said with a smile.

Back in his bedroom, Lin Chen checked his phone and was taken aback to find over twenty missed calls.