Qing Feng first briefly explained the basic techniques of the boxing style to Zhang Chen.
He also explained how to combine the internal energy with bodily movements.
Without understanding the coordination of energy and limbs, most people would rely solely on the brute force of their physical condition in combat.
However, in reality, not only can bodily movements be made more efficient and their lethality greatly enhanced through martial arts, but energy flow can also be combined with movements.
This would achieve continuity in energy flow, reduce energy consumption during combat, and simultaneously combine energy with bodily strength, thereby increasing damage/defensive capabilities exponentially!
Zhang Chen could see the flow of energy.
Therefore, as Qing Feng explained and demonstrated, Zhang Chen could clearly see the way the energy flowed.
Many principles that Qing Feng had spent days pondering and still didn't know how to describe to this day, Zhang Chen understood immediately after a few more demonstrations.
This made Qing Feng marvel, and he repeatedly praised Zhang Chen as a martial arts prodigy.
The two chatted and discussed in place, occasionally sparring with a few simple movements.
Hours quickly passed.
Suddenly, a figure leaped out of the dense forest. It was Shirley!
Upon seeing Zhang Chen, Shirley rushed forward with an anxious expression and reported,
"Master, something big has happened. Gelin is dead!"
"Gelin is dead? How did he die?" Zhang Chen was also shocked.
When he had just left the dungeon, Gelin's condition was a bit poor, but that was normal after being injured.
Moreover, Qing Feng himself had said that he didn't deliver a killing blow at the time, so Gelin wouldn't have any internal injuries.
How could he suddenly be dead after just a few hours?
"This... Zuo Nan didn't say the specific details. He's currently protecting the scene in the dungeon. He can only contact me, so he asked me to find you!"
Shirley replied.
Among the entire camp, only Shirley and Zuo Nan had dark red rings, so they were the only ones who could communicate regardless of distance.
"Let's go back immediately!"
Zhang Chen, Qing Feng, and Shirley quickly rushed back to the manor.
As soon as they entered the dungeon, they smelled a pungent smell of burning.
Upon arriving at the room where Gelin was held, they saw a pile of charred black material on the ground. It was impossible to tell what it was, and it was still emitting a pungent odor.
"Old... Boss..."
Zuo Nan's face turned green when he saw Zhang Chen arrive.
He had just said he would take good care of Gelin, and now Gelin was dead in such a short time. How could he explain this?
"Where is Gelin's body?"
Zhang Chen asked.
"It's... inside that pile of black stuff..."
Zuo Nan nervously pointed a finger at the black object.
"How did he die? Did someone come?"
Zhang Chen asked with a frown.
"I was watching here the whole time, and no one came!"
"Gelin was fine, sitting there, and then his battle armor suddenly started smoking and catching fire!"
"In just a few seconds, the high temperature melted Gelin and the iron chair he was sitting on together."
"Now, you can't tell what's Gelin, what's the battle armor, and what's the chair..."
Zuo Nan said softly.
"Self-immolation again?"
Zhang Chen felt the situation was rather peculiar.
"Before Gelin died, did you talk to him, or did he say anything voluntarily?"
Zhang Chen asked again.
"No, he was sitting on the chair, and I was sitting here watching him. Everything was normal!"
"Besides, this guy is very tight-lipped. Even if I asked him, he might not say anything, let alone say anything voluntarily."
Zuo Nan quickly waved his hands and said.
"Then... when did he start to self-immolate?"
Zhang Chen continued to ask.
"About fifteen minutes ago. It only took a few seconds from when he started smoking to when he melted. I immediately notified Shirley then!"
Zuo Nan said quickly, fearing any association with the incident.
"Okay, I understand. Don't let anyone else in here!"
Zhang Chen took Shirley directly to the top floor of the manor.
He pushed open the door to Xu Ruina's room at the end of the corridor.
Bang!
Zhang Chen and Shirley exchanged a look, and the latter immediately understood Zhang Chen's intention.
The two began to search the room separately.
Shirley headed straight for the bedroom and study. Zhang Chen scanned the living room and then went to the bathroom.
He heard the sound of water from inside.
Zhang Chen unceremoniously pushed open the bathroom door.
"Ah!"
A scream came from inside.
Through the misty water vapor, Zhang Chen saw Xu Ruina and Xu Linna bathing.
Xu Linna seemed to be wiping Xu Ruina's body.
At this moment, Shirley heard the scream and also hurried over.
"What's wrong? Is something the matter?"
Seeing Zhang Chen, Xu Ruina showed no shame but asked with a strange expression.
Xu Linna, on the other hand, hid behind Xu Ruina, her hands not knowing how to defend herself completely.
"Have you two been together the whole time?"
Zhang Chen asked.
"Yes, and you're late. We're almost done washing!"
Xu Ruina said half-jokingly.
"Were you together fifteen minutes ago as well?"
Zhang Chen asked again.
"Xu Linna has been with me in the room. Did something happen?"
Xu Ruina realized that something might be wrong and quickly shifted sideways, pulling one of Xu Linna's arms behind her back, controlling her.
However, in this posture, Xu Linna's body was completely exposed.
For a researcher to have such a good figure, and even abdominal muscles... tsk, it was indeed rare.
Zhang Chen glanced quickly and then said,
"It's nothing. After you're done washing, I have something to say to Xu Linna!"
With that, Zhang Chen slowly retreated from the bathroom, closing the door behind him.
Soon, Xu Ruina also finished drying herself and came out. With Shirley's help, she changed into a qipao and black stockings, then sat on the sofa barefoot.
"Are you suspecting Xu Linna?"
Xu Ruina asked.
"Hmm... I'm not sure, but Gelin is dead, and no one within our ranks would be able to cause Gelin to self-immolate!"
"Moreover, in terms of strength, not many people could assassinate Gelin without Zuo Nan noticing, except..."
Zhang Chen glanced towards the bathroom as he said this.
A moment later, Xu Linna walked out wearing a bath towel.
She was tall, and the bath towel only reached her upper thighs, so she had to bend over and run into the bedroom in a hurry, covering herself with the towel.
A short while later, she changed into business attire and slowly walked out.
"Mr. Zhang, next time please knock before you come in. We are of different genders, alright?"
"Now, what is it you want to ask, quickly!"
Xu Linna said, sitting on the armrest of the sofa and looking at Zhang Chen with her face turned to the side.
"Alright then, first question, where is the lighthouse!"
Zhang Chen didn't want to waste any more time and got straight to the point.