Chapter 176: Simplified Version

Vice Deputy Cheng Yunlong Betrays Dragon Claw Gang!

Dragon Claw Gang Issues Gang Wide Warrant!

Large Number of Corpses Found in Wildlands. Suspected to be Cheng Yunlong's Gang Killed by Star Beasts.

Dragon Claw Gang Leader Long Xiaotian Collapses from Rage and is Hospitalized with Severe Illness.

These news headlines spread like wildfire across various websites and forums in Liuhe Base City, as if the reports had been pre-written.

As one of the large, legitimate gangs, the Dragon Claw Gang was well-known and established. Such an event naturally grabbed the attention of many onlookers and sparked widespread discussion. A vice deputy betraying the gang was a rare occurrence in the gang world. This was undoubtedly a significant blow for the Dragon Claw Gang.

Some other gangs, unaware of the internal situation, began to stir, hoping to seize the territory left vacant by the Dragon Claw Gang's forced retreat. However, after reading the news, Li Xiaofei couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

So, this was the Dragon Claw Gang's strategy. If they attacked a dual-badge holder but failed to kill him with a single strike, they had to face the consequences. This was their way of cutting off a limb to save the body. At least they had put on a good front.

However, they had underestimated Li Xiaofei. He had never intended to rely on the government, the military, or the Starry Sky Hotel to deal with the Dragon Claw Gang. At most, that would result in compensations and apologies, which wouldn't truly hurt the Dragon Claw Gang. Nor would it deter other forces eyeing the slum. A real man dared to do what a man should do. He had to solve the problem with his own strength.

Recently, the Ye family and several major gangs have been scheming against the slum. A great battle is inevitable. Since the Dragon Claw Gang chose to stand out, they must be completely destroyed and erased from Liuhe Base City. An example must be made.

Li Xiaofei already had some rough ideas in his mind. Li Xiaofei closed his light core and continued to eat his breakfast as he chatted with Li Jie every day about her school life.

"Brother, I'm good friends with Kong Xinyue now. She’s really changed a lot. She doesn't swear or bully younger students anymore. We do duties together, recite lessons together, and help the teacher clean the equipment room. Many classmates have accepted her since they don’t fear her anymore. Oh, and brother, I've cultivated the third vortex and entered the third stage of the Qi Refining Realm."

"Kong Xinyue's mother came to school to apologize to the teachers and students. She used to be very domineering, and everyone was surprised by her change. Hehe, I didn't tell anyone about what happened at the hot pot restaurant. Kong Xinyue's mom even invited me to her house as a guest."

Li Jie was animatedly talking about her school life. Clearly, the little girl was thoroughly enjoying her current life.

"Things outside might get unstable for the next while. Don't go to school next Monday; stay in the slum and focus on your cultivation," Li Xiaofei said. "I'll have someone arrange a leave of absence for you and the other six students."

"Okay, I'll listen to you, brother," said Little Jie, agreeing obediently.

After breakfast, Li Jie went to meet other students from the slum to study and cultivate together, leaving just Little Aunt and Li Xiaofei in the room. Li Xiaofei tried several times to find the words to ask about what had happened last night, but he didn't know how to bring it up.

Instead, Little Aunt took out an electronic document.

"A simplified version of the Medicine King Divine Manual, divided into three sections: Poison, Medicine, and Cultivation. You can share it with your classmates or spread it in the slum. The Poison section, if used well, can greatly enhance the strength of the Cloudy Sky Gang," she said softly.

"You finished it that quickly?" Li Xiaofei asked.

"I worked on it all night. The light core's translation records made it fast and easy," Little Aunt replied.

All night?

Li Xiaofei glanced at Little Aunt. Her scarred face showed her usual expression, and her deep, white eyes were the same as always. But he understood the significance behind her words. He didn’t say anymore and transferred the contents of the electronic document to his light core.

After browsing through it, his face lit up with joy. The Poison section recorded six types of poison formulas. They were Windfall, Qi Disperser, Spirit Severer, Three Laugh Water, Iron Dissolver, and Scorching Sun Pill.

Windfall was normally used in chaotic battles. It was like lime powder. In melee combat, one only needed to stand upwind and sprinkle it; it could affect warriors below the sixth stage of the Qi Refining Realm. Even inhaling a small amount could cause them to faint and temporarily lose their combat ability.

Qi Disperser was a colorless and tasteless secret poison that could be mixed into food and drink. Its effects were hard to resist even for experts at the tenth stage of the Qi Refining Realm. Once it was ingested, it would cause their starforce qi to dissipate, rendering them powerless for twenty-four hours.

Spirit Severer was a poison used in desperate situations to stimulate one’s potential. Once it was taken, it could cause temporary loss of rational thought, inducing a berserk state and tripling one's strength. The side effect was extreme weakness for twenty-four hours. However, it should not be consumed excessively. Otherwise, it could lead to death or a permanent vegetative state.

The fourth poison, Three Laugh Water, could enter the body through sweat glands and pores, with a mysterious and deadly method of poisoning. Once poisoned, one would either die or be severely disabled without the proper antidote.

Iron Dissolver was a strong corrosive agent. Just a small spoonful could melt a hundred pounds of steel into steam within three to five seconds. Li Xiaofei immediately recognized that this liquid was perfect for destroying bodies without a trace.

As for the Scorching Sun Pill, it was a poison designed to inflict intense pain for interrogation purposes.

Each poison had its own specific use. They seemed tailor-made for the current stage of the Cloudy Sky Gang. No, to be precise, they truly were tailor-made. Little Aunt knew the current predicament of the Cloudy Sky Gang, so she had specifically formulated these six poisons.

Li Xiaofei speculated that Little Aunt already possessed extensive knowledge of poisons and had advanced medical and toxicological skills. The appearance of the Medicine King Divine Manual had simply provided her with great inspiration, enabling her to quickly write the formulas for these six poisons.

The ingredients needed to concoct them were various mutated herbs commonly found in the wilderness. Now that they had these formulas, these poisons could be produced in large quantities continuously. Little Aunt had noted at the end of the Poison section that these poisons not only affected humans but also had similar effects on over seventy percent of star beasts. This made them even more valuable. They could be considered strategic resources.

The middle section, Medicine, mainly contained formulas for concocting medicines for hemostasis, muscle regeneration, bone healing, scar removal, detoxification, pest repellent, and radiation protection. These were useful for treating combat injuries and surviving in the wilderness.

The lower section, Cultivation, provided guidance on how to artificially cultivate rare and precious plants that were difficult to grow in the wilderness or even in a standard greenhouse environment.

With this miraculous book, I can transform the slum into my absolute stronghold in the shortest time. This can propel the Cloudy Sky Gang into a formidable force like the Tang Sect in Sichuan from the novels.

Li Xiaofei realized it as he carefully reviewed the entire simplified version of the Medicine King Divine Manual. He immediately recognized its immense value.

"Thank you, Little Aunt," said Li Xiaofei excitedly as he hugged Little Aunt.

He was now 100 percent sure that the simplified version had been meticulously prepared by Little Aunt. Little Aunt had always been by his side. She had witnessed his growth, understood his current predicament, his weaknesses, and the Cloudy Sky Gang's lack of skilled fighters very clearly. The simplified version was her way of helping him solve these problems.

"You're all grown up, yet you still act like a child," Little Aunt said gently, stroking Li Xiaofei's hair as her face lit up with a smile.

The atmosphere in the living room was filled with warmth. But just then, Li Xiaofei's light core phone suddenly rang. The urgent ringing filled Li Xiaofei's heart with a sense of foreboding.