For the next few days, Long Xiao focused on cultivating his strength, in addition to prescribing medicine for patients in the backyard of Xinglin Caotang.
One day, as Long Xiao was contemplating a saber technique, Jing Kou Gorou called him to report that Jing Kou Minglang had returned to Donghai.
"Didn't Jing Kou Pharmaceuticals withdraw from Donghai? What is he doing here?" Long Xiao asked.
Jing Kou Gorou explained that on the surface, Jing Kou Minglang had returned to Donghai to take over Jing Kou Pharmaceuticals there. In reality, Jing Kou Notake had sent him to seek revenge.
"How do you want to get revenge? Kill him, or detain him for now?"
"Until I inherit Jing Kou Pharmaceuticals, it's best to detain him for now," Jing Kou Gorou replied.
Jing Kou Minglang had brought ten people with him this time. Only two of them were at the initial Earth realm. Several others were at the peak of the Profound realm, and three were ordinary employees, not even martial artists.
Xiao Ming alone would be sufficient to deal with them.
After finding out Jing Kou Minglang's whereabouts, Long Xiao called Brother Hu from Xicheng and asked him to send a few men to assist Xiao Ming with the task.
After being chased by Xiao Ming and having Lu Tian flee in disarray, Xiao Ming had gained some confidence in his own strength.
When Hei Gou arrived with a few brothers, Xiao Ming said confidently, "Don't worry, Brother Long. I will definitely bring Jing Kou Minglang back."
Long Xiao nodded and said, "Be careful on the road, and make a quick return."
After speaking, Long Xiao looked at Hei Gou and asked, "Hei Gou, what is your current strength?"
Hei Gou told Long Xiao that he and Bai Gou were both at the peak of the Yellow realm, not yet having reached the Profound realm.
"I heard Bai Gou say that you two are fellow disciples and practice a style called Mad Dog Fist?"
Hei Gou nodded and said, "Yes, we practice Mad Dog Fist. This style is considered a low-class technique, not something to be taken seriously."
Long Xiao checked his watch and said, "There are still three hours until dark. You should go find Jing Kou Minglang after dark. Can you use these three hours to teach Xiao Ming some Mad Dog Fist?"
Hei Gou was puzzled. In his eyes, Long Xiao's strength was unfathomable, yet he was asking him to teach Xiao Ming a fighting style.
Seeing Hei Gou's hesitation, Long Xiao said, "My boxing techniques are too difficult to teach in a short time. Xiao Ming has been having some trouble recently, and without any boxing skills, he's at a disadvantage in fights."
"Brother Long, my weapon is a cleaver."
"I know you use a cleaver. After learning the boxing techniques, integrate them into your saber style, and your saber techniques will become formidable."
"Brother Long, integrating boxing into saber techniques is too difficult," Hei Gou said with some difficulty, looking at Long Xiao.
Long Xiao smiled and said, "Just teach him the boxing techniques. Don't worry about anything else. This fellow is different from ordinary people."
Mad Dog Fist was a unique martial art. It didn't emphasize stances or footwork, but it was extremely practical.
Hei Gou meticulously explained the basics of Mad Dog Fist to Xiao Ming and then taught him some simple moves.
Mad Dog Fist had no fixed forms, with few basic moves and practical techniques that relied on personal understanding. The more insightful a person was, the more moves they could employ with Mad Dog Fist.
As dusk approached, Xiao Ming suddenly exclaimed, "I understand! I completely understand. Brother Long is amazing for realizing that Mad Dog Fist is the most suitable for me to practice."
"Understand what?" Hei Gou asked, confused.
Xiao Ming looked at Hei Gou and said, "Try attacking me. See if I can defeat you."
To challenge his master after only three hours of learning Mad Dog Fist was something Hei Gou had never encountered in a disciple before.
Hei Gou executed a move called "Evil Dog Pounces," his hands clawing towards Xiao Ming. Seeing the approaching hands, Xiao Ming suddenly opened his mouth and bit Hei Gou's right hand.
Startled, Hei Gou immediately withdrew his right hand. Xiao Ming's fist followed, striking towards him.
Xiao Ming's speed was too great for Hei Gou to dodge. With a bang, he was sent tumbling by Xiao Ming.
"Master, I've learned it! I've learned it all!"
Hei Gou got up and said, "Xiao Ming, don't call me Master. I don't deserve to be your master. I've been learning the same boxing style for ten years, and I'm still not as good as you are after three hours."
Long Xiao emerged from the house, chuckling as he saw Xiao Ming knock Hei Gou down. "Hei Gou, if Xiao Ming were to learn Mad Dog Fist, you wouldn't be able to defeat him either."
Having learned Mad Dog Fist, Xiao Ming was eager to test it out. He slung his backpack over his shoulder and, pulling Hei Gou along, they left Xinglin Caotang.
Jing Kou Minglang had not informed the Ji family of his arrival in Donghai this time. He knew the Ji family had changed, with Ji Tianhu imprisoned and Ji Tianxiong taking control.
Near the estuary in Donghai stood the Ri Hui Grand Hotel, owned by Xiaohan Group.
This hotel featured many Japanese-style rooms, making it a popular choice for Japanese visitors to Donghai.
Xiao Ming and Hei Gou and a few others went directly to the front desk of the Ri Hui Grand Hotel to inquire about Jing Kou Minglang's room number.
Seeing their menacing demeanor, the hotel staff not only refused to provide the room number but also prevented them from entering. They insisted on registration with identification to gain entry.
Xiao Ming, who had arrived in high spirits, was blocked at the hotel entrance and reached for his cleaver.
Hei Gou stopped Xiao Ming and said, "If they won't let us in, let's go."
Outside the hotel, Xiao Ming asked, "Brother Gou, aren't we going to capture Jing Kou Minglang?"
Hei Gou replied, "We'll wait outside. Jing Kou Minglang will come out eventually. If we charge in directly, we'll alert him. If he's not in the hotel, it'll be harder to find him."
The group proceeded to a coffee shop opposite the hotel. While Hei Gou's men kept watch, Xiao Ming and Hei Gou ordered coffee and began to drink.
After a cup of coffee, Xiao Ming expressed his dissatisfaction. "Waiter, bring me five roasted ducks."
The coffee shop attendant glanced at Xiao Ming and ignored him.
Xiao Ming bellowed, "What kind of broken shop is this? Is anyone in charge or not?"
The attendant looked helplessly at Hei Gou and Xiao Ming, then walked over and said, "Young man, this is a coffee shop. We don't sell roasted duck."
Hei Gou pulled out a few hundred-yuan bills and tossed them to the attendant. "If you don't have any, go buy some quickly. If I don't see roasted duck in half an hour, I'll tear down this black-hearted establishment."
Taking the money, the attendant retreated and called the manager. The manager soon came down from upstairs.
Upon seeing Hei Gou, the manager kicked the attendant and said, "How could you not recognize Brother Gou? Hurry and buy the roasted duck."
The attendant, feeling wronged, took the money to buy the duck. The manager hurried over to greet Hei Gou.
Seeing the manager's polite demeanor and knowing that the coffee shop was owned by the "Living Dead," Hei Gou smiled. "My apologies, Manager. I didn't mean to make things difficult for you. My young friend is hungry."
Soon, the attendant returned with five roasted ducks. As Xiao Ming happily opened the bag, ready to eat, one of Hei Gou's subordinates rushed in. "Brother Hei Gou, a few Japanese people have just returned. See if Jing Kou Minglang is among them."
Hei Gou had never seen Jing Kou Minglang before, so Xiao Ming reluctantly put down the roasted duck and followed Hei Gou's subordinate out of the coffee shop.