Chapter 103: Practice Run

The reason was simple: Lu Hao’s hand was imbued with the energy of the Azure Dragon.

In that instant, the big black dog, San Dapao, emitted a sizzling sound.

The entire dog’s body trembled and tingled under Lu Hao’s electric touch, utterly powerless to resist.

It couldn’t even attempt to flee. In fact, that robust adult dog weighing several dozen pounds stood no chance of fighting back against Lu Hao.

And yet, Lu Hao had only extended his hand and applied a small amount of the Azure Dragon energy.

At this moment, San Dapao no longer displayed any arrogance or howled; only pitiful whimpering and terror remained.

The fierce aura it once carried, biting anyone it saw, had vanished without a trace.

From an outsider’s perspective, simply placing his hand on San Dapao’s body had completely subdued the dog.

This scene was observed clearly through binoculars by Er Hu not far away.

Since Lu Hao appeared, Er Hu had received the news and had hidden early in his family’s cellar.

Sun Wenguo’s informants were spread throughout the village in all directions, and Er Hu served as one of the relay points in the intelligence network. Thus, he was fully aware of Lu Hao’s movements.

Er Hu’s expression was grave as cold sweat trickled down his forehead.

Beside him, a blond subordinate looked at Er Hu fearfully and said, “Brother Er Hu, he’s about to strangle the San Dapao you raised!”

“Are we not going to save San Dapao?”

“Save him? You try saving him,” Er Hu snapped, slapping his subordinate on the head in anger.

Then he picked up the binoculars again, watching Lu Hao’s every move intently.

“That damn Lu Hao is truly a menace to the village, not even sparing my dog. Is he even human?”

“I don’t know how the Lu family gave birth to such a freak with three heads and six arms. Damn it, he’s a university student who loves to throw punches more than anyone else.”

The blond sighed, “Brother Er Hu, how long can we keep hiding like this?”

“Just let this bully Lu Hao run rampant in the village?”

“What else can we do?” Er Hu rolled his eyes. “Who in this village can stand up to him? We’ll have to wait for Master Sun’s expert from outside to deal with him.”

“Maybe resort to knives, but with this guy’s skills, even that would be difficult.”

Er Hu sighed again. “It’s like in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms: ‘Why was Zhou Yu born when Zhuge Liang also lives?’ In this tiny Taohua Village, I, Er Hu, would be enough alone, so why did heaven have to create a Lu Hao to oppose me?”

Suddenly, Er Hu seemed to recall something and turned his gaze toward Chen Qi, who was still drinking gloomily at the table behind him.

“Brother Chen, do you have a way to deal with that kid?” Er Hu’s eyes lit up.

Chen Qi was a well-known figure in Hong County, specializing in handling tough cases, collecting debts, and dealing with countless fraudsters.

Compared to these village toughs, a county-level bully like Chen Qi had both better achievements and more cunning strategies.

“What kind of person? Let me take a look.” Chen Qi sauntered over lazily and took the binoculars from Er Hu.

When his eyes focused on Lu Hao’s figure, he shuddered and even dropped the binoculars.

“How could it be him!” he exclaimed in horror.

“Brother Chen, you know this kid too?” Er Hu asked seriously.

Chen Qi’s expression changed. How could he not know him?

In Hong County, the Blue Rose organization had once clashed with Lu Hao over the Wu Jian affair. He didn’t expect that behind Lu Hao stood Sister Chu, a ruthless figure no one dared to provoke. Chen Qi had immediately apologized and backed down.

“You have a grudge with him? How did it start?” Er Hu inquired.

Er Hu shook his head and rubbed his nose. “It’s a long story. It all began because Sun Wenguo, the young master, stole his woman…”

He recounted the entire background between him and Lu Hao.

After hearing the full story, Chen Qi grew increasingly alarmed.

“Damn it, so you’ve already come to blows with him. You’re on Sun Wenguo’s side, and he’ll surely try to kill you when he sees you.” Chen Qi said, putting on his coat and heading out.

“Brother Chen, where are you going?” Er Hu hurried after him, puzzled.

“Don’t call me Brother Chen anymore. I don’t know you. From today on, consider us estranged. Don’t ever mention me again.” Chen Qi strode away briskly.

Damn it, with Sister Chu backing Lu Hao and their enmity with Er Hu’s group, if he got involved, he would be in deep trouble. Better to cut ties now.

“Hey, Brother Chen, don’t go! At least tell me why…” Er Hu tried to stop him, but Chen Qi was resolute and wouldn’t be held back.

“Keep pulling me and I’ll flip on you!” Chen Qi shouted.

At this moment, Lu Hao had completely subdued San Dapao.

The long criminal career of the village’s notorious dog ended today at Lu Hao’s hands.

Looking at the peacefully lying big black dog, Lu Hao shook his head. “No choice. You were just a vicious dog who picked on the old, weak, and women.” He withdrew his hand.

The intensity of the Azure Dragon energy transformed into thunderous quality was even greater than Lu Hao had imagined.

Moreover, it possessed various subtle uses, especially in healing patients, which Lu Hao had yet to fully explore.

“The Azure Dragon legacy says that every five or ten levels of cultivating this energy brings a qualitative transformation, making the Azure Dragon energy increasingly unique.”

“This Azure Dragon Fuxi Sacred Method was created by the sage Fuxi with the harmony of the five elements and the Hetu Luoshu diagrams. It is bound to have a magnificent future.” Lu Hao thought contentedly as he prepared to return home.

Just then, his phone rang.

It was Zhang Qingfan.

“Doctor Lu, come quickly! There’s someone at the clinic looking for you. The situation is urgent; it seems they’re here to cause trouble.” Zhang Qingfan’s tone was anxious.

At this, Lu Hao’s expression darkened as he hurried toward his Azure Dragon Clinic.

Soon, Lu Hao saw a large group gathered at the clinic’s entrance.

These men were tall and sturdy, with cold expressions and fierce temperaments. Each wore a black suit, completely different from the piggish thugs like Er Hu’s gang he had encountered before.