Chapter 5: An Underwhelming Combat

Chapter 5: An Underwhelming Combat

--- Chapter 4 ---

Yu Long observed the 'kidnappers.' in his field of vision.

He calculated their danger level quickly.

Three enemies. All adult males. Cultivation Bases, 5th Level of Elementary Profound Realm.

"I don't know who you are, but..."

"You have chosen the wrong person to kidnap."

"Hmph." The man in black snorted and haughtily walked to Yu Long. "It seems the report is right. You're quite a bizarre child."

"Still, it doesn't mean anything."

"Be a good boy, and you won't feel any pain."

Yu Long has never fought anyone before. He sparred a few times with Hong Wuji, but that's it.

However, he wasn't nervous at all.

Something inside Yu Long makes him feel confident.

Yu Long tossed his Second Brother away and sprinted toward the man in black. He could see a condescending smirk behind the black cloth covering his face.

Bio Electricity traveled to Yu Long's fingertips as Profound Sense and Compound Eyes pointed to weakness in the target's body.

'Die!' Yu Long's body strengthened, allowing him to hop and stab the man's solar plexus.

The man in black shook his head, thinking it would feel like a tickle.

"Argh!" A painful groan escaped the man's mouth.

Yu Long slammed the man's mouth and said, "Goodbye."

A wave of purple-colored poison sprayed from Yu Long's sweat glands, drowning the man's throat.

The man in black fell to the ground, twitching like a dead fish.

Yu Long looked at the dying 'kidnapper' and commented, "As expected, I didn't feel remorseful..."

As Kaiju Maker, Yu Long doesn't view humans not related to himself as humans anymore. They are clumps of essence, which he could crystalize and use.

Yu Long wondered solemnly, "Just what kind of man I was in my previous life?"

He used [Body Strengthening] again and parkoured into the tree. Since the other kidnappers are still shocked, he could kill one of them fast enough.

The kidnapper in the tree watched Yu Long lunging toward him.

"What-!"

Yu Long jabbed the kidnapper's neck and poisoned him.

It was a swift process, and a twitching man fell from the tree and squealed like a pig.

The kidnapper in the bush was terrified.

He wanted to run away but failed to recognize a small leg tackling him down.

Thud!

The kidnapper crawled in fear.

"Don't kill me! Don't kill me!"

"I'll tell you everything. Please don't kill me."

"Why should I?" Yu Long's voice brushed his ears.

"Even if you don't open your mouth, I can still get your memories..."

"Die or not, it's the same for me."

Closing the book in his right hand, Yu Zhan smiled and commented, "It seems my youngest son is very hardworking."

"You're diligent and even make your own notes."

"It's nothing special." Yu Long shrugged casually.

Yu Zhan shook his head at this son and said, "Sit."

"Tell me about the kidnappers you encountered."

"Okay." Yu Long sat on the bed and retold the 'fake' story.

Yu Zhan attentively listened to his youngest son's story and frowned now and then. "Tsk, those bastards. They lost their capital and now want to drag my kids down."

"They are looking down on me!"

"Those bastards?" Yu Long tilted his head.

Yu Zhan realized his mistakes and coughed, "I mean those bad guys."

"Father recently made a killing in the other empires. It led to some of our competitors losing some fortune."

"Father was worried, so I hurriedly returned to the clan."

"Fortunately, an expert was helping you and Yu Gong. Father was one step behind..." Yu Zhan sighed heavily. "From now on, I'll increase the security of Drifting River City!"

'Fck, what have I done! Now, I can't sneak into the forest anymore.' Yu Long cursed in his head.

Yu Zhan gazed at his youngest son and added, "I will also assign a bodyguard for you and your brothers."

'Nooo!' Yu Long lamented internally.

Yu Long regretted telling his father and the guards about those incompetent kidnappers.

He should have kept it for himself and dealt with it later.

Yu Zhan patted Yu Long's head and said, "Let's have dinner."

"It's been a while since we ate together."

Swallowing his grief, Yu Long smiled forcibly and responded, "Mm."

Everyone gathered in the main dining room and had a huge feast.

...

The next morning.

Yu Long opened his eyes and yawned slightly.

He stretched his small yet growing body, "Good morning, world!"

Yu Long brushed his teeth and slowly walked to the courtyard for daily exercise.

As Yu Long was about to start, someone called him.

"Young master, young master!" Lily ran into the courtyard. Her face is red.

"What's the matter, Lily?" Yu Long gave her a questioning look.

Lily calmed her breath and said in a heavy mood, "It's about your Martial Arts Instructor..."

"Oh, Teacher Hong. He has returned?"

"Good, prepare breakfast for both of us." He replied with a bright smile.

"No..." Lily shook her head.

"Mr. Hong has passed away..."

Yu Long's smile immediately disappeared.