The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 50 - 40 The Trouble with Boxing Techniques

Chapter 50: Chapter 40 The Trouble with Boxing Techniques

After sending Xu Ming away, Li Yi began to feel uneasy deep inside.

The news revealed by Xu Ming gave him a hint of something different. From yesterday when Yang Yilong purchased the Fierce Beast’s corpse at a high price to today coming forward about the boxing techniques, although verbally he reminded Li Yi, he was actually scheming a business deal behind the scenes.

After pondering for a moment, Li Yi understood, "That Yang Yilong saw the Fist Mark on the Fierce Beast’s corpse yesterday. He probably became interested in my boxing techniques. Xu Ming’s visit just now wasn’t his own idea; it must have been instructed by Yang Yilong."

"It seems I can no longer come to this place in the future. I need to leave immediately to avoid trouble."

Thinking of this, he checked his wages to make sure there was no problem, then grabbed his things and immediately headed out the door.

But just as he was about to leave,

Li Yi suddenly remembered something. He turned around and walked towards Zhang Gao’s room. He had promised to give the money he earned to Zhang Gao’s family.

Since the door was locked tight, he didn’t have the key nor could he see through the door.

After hesitating for a while, Li Yi raised his fist and struck the door lock.

"Bang!"

The door was knocked open.

After entering, Li Yi packed up Zhang Gao’s personal belongings, including the wages he had left in the room.

"Li Yi, what are you doing?" At that moment, a voice rang out, it was Lv Jue, who hadn’t left yet.

"Zhang Gao died. He died in the hazard zone. Before dying, he asked me to deliver his belongings to his family. I am helping him sort things out." Li Yi spoke, "Aren’t you supposed to have left? Why are you still here?"

"I stayed one more day because it was too late last night. Now I am planning to leave. I also heard about Zhang Gao’s situation last night. It’s not just him; Li Tao from the Spirit Medium Realm also died. Indeed, it was right for me not to get involved, because if I had gone, I’d probably be dead too," Lv Jue said.

Then he somewhat felt relieved.

However, Li Yi said, "Some things are uncertain. Without giving it a try, nothing ever changes."

"Ordinary cultivators like us can’t compare to you, Li Yi, with your exceptional talent. You ventured into the hazard zone once, not only advanced to the Spirit Medium Realm but also hunted a Fierce Beast and earned a full twenty million—enough to make anyone envious and jealous. I’ve always said, sooner or later... you are on a different path from us. Your potential is unlimited, and your future achievements will be boundless."

Lv Jue was generous with his praises and admiration for Li Yi at this moment.

Surviving a brush with death, only he returned alive—What couldn’t constitute a capability other than this?

"I’m leaving now, what about you?" Li Yi didn’t say much. He grabbed his bag, ready to leave.

"Li Yi, you probably don’t know Zhang Gao’s family, right? If you trust me, hand over Zhang Gao’s belongings to me, I’ll take care of it," Lv Jue said.

Li Yi looked at him but did not speak.

Lv Jue smiled, "If you’re worried, add my contact information. If there’s any problem, you can find me, how about that?"

"Okay." Li Yi did not refuse, added Lv Jue’s contact, and then left Zhang Gao’s belongings with him.

But after a second thought, he took out five hundred thousand from his own pocket and stuffed it into Zhang Gao’s luggage.

"After all, we knew each other and even shared life-and-death moments; this money is my personal subsidy. I hope it makes Zhang Gao’s family’s life a little better, and same goes for Brother Tao’s family if they come—you help me give them five hundred thousand too, as a personal gesture from me."

Li Yi then remembered Brother Tao’s death, feeling a bit remorseful. He pulled out another five hundred thousand and handed it to Lv Jue.

Lv Jue was taken aback, "This, this isn’t necessary, right? A million just given away like that? Their troubles have nothing to do with you, and there will be compensation from Yang Yilong’s side."

Li Yi stated, "This time, if it wasn’t for Brother Tao’s care, I wouldn’t have been able to make it back alive. It’s just that those two were a bit less fortunate... I hunted the Fierce Beast and earned twenty million, so I should give some money. Unfortunately, I’m not rich and can only give this much. I hope their families won’t find it too little."

"Okay, I understand. I will handle this matter well." Lv Jue nodded.

"Thank you. Stay in touch; I need to go back and take care of my parents at home," Li Yi said.

"Sure, you go ahead. I’ll wait here for a bit longer; the victims’ families are expected to arrive today," Lv Jue replied.

Li Yi nodded and then immediately turned and left.

Lv Jue watched as Li Yi left, looking at the money in his hands, couldn’t help but feel moved, "Li Yi is really dependable. He repays grudges as well as gratitudes; knowing such a person is truly a good thing. If Zhao Xiaoxiao knew all this, she would regret it for a lifetime."

He had taken the initiative to take on this task, partly desiring to make connections with Li Yi.

Even just knowing him was a good thing.

Lv Jue knew very well that if he missed today, it would probably be difficult to meet again in the future.

At this moment, Li Yi was taking the elevator, preparing to catch a taxi to leave the AnDing District and return to the old city.

However, as the elevator moved downward.

Strangely, although Li Yi had clearly pressed the button for the first floor, the elevator did not stop when it reached the first floor; instead, it continued descending. He pressed the button several times, but the elevator did not respond—it seemed to be out of control.

"Hmm?" This scene made him feel somewhat strange.

But then, Li Yi realized something and his expression instantly became tense.

The elevator was not broken; it was being controlled by someone.

Ding!

As the elevator doors opened.

The elevator had taken Li Yi to the underground level.

The area was brightly lit, spacious, and surrounded by a track, wooden stakes, and weightlifting equipment, resembling a training facility.

However, in the middle of the training ground, a figure with a poised stature was already standing there, seemingly having waited for Li Yi’s arrival.

Yang Yilong!

Li Yi’s gaze shifted slightly. Indeed, his earlier unease had been justified.

Yang Yilong had set his sights on him.

"Li Yi, hello, I’m sorry to meet you in this way," Yang Yilong said calmly.

At this moment, Li Yi stepped out of the elevator and smiled, "I knew it, the twenty million from yesterday wasn’t easy to claim. President Yang, since there’s no one else here, let’s get straight to the point. Are you interested in my boxing techniques? After all, there’s nothing else of value on me that could catch President Yang’s eye."

"Indeed."

Yang Yilong nodded, "Your boxing may seem simple, yet it contains the mysteries of human strength. Li Yi, name your price. I want to buy your boxing techniques, and I will not let you suffer any loss in terms of price."

He spoke directly, stating his purpose without beating around the bush.

"President Yang, if I refuse to sell, will I end up like He Jun yesterday, split in two by your sword?" Li Yi waved the money case in his hand. "Also, will you be taking this money back?"

Yang Yilong frowned and immediately responded, "Li Yi, you seem to underestimate me, Yang Yilong. Do you think I invited you here today for a forceful transaction or extortion? If you’re unwilling to talk, you can leave now, and I won’t stop you."

"Sorry, President Yang, I’ve lived in the old city area all my life, used to poverty and have seen many dirty dealings, so it’s inevitable I’d think this way. I’m not questioning your character, but in this atmosphere, it’s natural for me to get paranoid," Li Yi apologized.

Yang Yilong’s expression softened slightly, "I understand. This meeting was inconsiderate of me not to inform you beforehand, leading to some misunderstandings. I apologize for that."

"You’re too kind, President Yang."

Li Yi waved his hand repeatedly, then said, "Honestly, I’m quite grateful to you, President Yang. Not only did you offer me a well-paying job, but you also bought my catches at high prices, allowing me to improve my life with this money. Since you’re interested in my boxing, speaking of buying and selling is too formal. I can demonstrate my boxing for you for free."

Upon finishing, Li Yi put down his money case, and as he walked over, he looked left and right, "There should be cameras here, right?"

"After I demonstrate my boxing, President Yang can use the cameras to record my movements and then analyze and learn from them repeatedly. How much you can learn depends on your own talent," Li Yi proposed.

"Li Yi, I said I won’t let you lose out. Name a price, let’s have a fair transaction, I’ll pay for your boxing techniques, so neither of us owes each other anything," Yang Yilong earnestly said.

Li Yi, however, laughed, "It’s alright, President Yang, I’ve already made enough money from you, and the value of these boxing techniques is hard to define. If I set the price too low, I might make others suspect you of coercing or forcing a sale; if too high, it seems like I’m being unreasonable."

"So I think a free demonstration is better, to avoid any misunderstandings."

Yang Yilong was momentarily silent.

At this moment, Li Yi had already planned his strategy—teach the boxing but not the essence, always keep something in reserve.

His master, Zhao Ge, had said that even slight errors in boxing postures could cause hidden injuries.

Whether Yang Yilong could fully learn it depended on his ability.

He really was born wicked.