The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

Chapter 1089: Chapter 1088: Wu Xiangming’s Provocation

Luo Jianlin is a rising star in martial arts, the most formidable figure among the younger generation. A few years ago, Lifeng Martial Arts Hall often challenged other halls. As a result, many were utterly defeated by them, largely due to Luo Jianlin’s influence.

Thanks to Luo Jianlin, Lifeng Martial Arts Hall has gained a bit of standing among the elites in Beijing.

Previously, it was rumored that Luo Jianlin wouldn’t participate in this martial arts tournament. Many people breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, but to Master Li’s surprise, the news turned out to be false.

And from Wu Xiangming’s tone, it’s almost certain that the champion in the master group will be Luo Jianlin, without much suspense.

The number of masters who have fallen at Luo Jianlin’s hands is countless, let alone anyone else.

Seeing Master Li’s changed expression, Wu Xiangming was secretly delighted, full of pride. This also explained why he had Luo Jianlin challenge other martial arts halls before, so that people would be terrified just hearing Luo Jianlin’s name.

”Are you scared now? It’s understandable, as Luo Jianlin’s strength is undeniable,” Wu Xiangming said smugly.

Wu Xiangming was right; he indeed felt apprehensive. Even if he didn’t participate in this martial arts tournament, if he were to face Luo Jianlin, he wouldn’t be a match.

Even though Chen Qingqing’s skills surpassed his, if her opponent was Luo Jianlin, she wouldn’t stand a chance.

”After all, she’s our fellow disciple. I’m kindly advising you to have that woman withdraw from the competition; otherwise, Luo Jianlin will show no mercy on the stage, and her life and death will be out of our hands,” Wu Xiangming threatened.

Upon hearing this, Master Li felt chilled to the bone. From Wu Xiangming’s words, it seemed they were planning to be ruthless. If they withdrew a few hours after registering, the Donglin Martial Arts Hall would once again become a laughing stock in the Beijing Martial Arts World. However, if they didn’t withdraw, Chen Qingqing might die in the ring.

”Wu Xiangming, why are you so determined to eradicate us?” Master Li asked, staring at him.

”For such worthless people, why should I bother to show any mercy? We are fellow disciples. If your mistake affects our master or my reputation, do you think I would do nothing? So if that woman dares to compete, be ready to collect her body,” Wu Xiangming threatened.

Master Li feigned indifference.

Seeing that his goal was accomplished, Wu Xiangming happily left the Donglin Martial Arts Hall with his people.

Once Wu Xiangming and his group had left, Master Li couldn’t hold back anymore and slumped to the ground.

Even though Master Li had initially intended for Chen Qingqing to secure a good ranking for the Donglin Martial Arts Hall, now that Luo Jianlin was going to compete, they had no power to stand a chance against such overwhelming strength.

”Master, doesn’t it seem like that girl has a screw loose for wanting to join the master group instead of the youth group? If she runs into Luo Jianlin, she won’t survive,” one of Master Li’s disciples said discontentedly.

Master Li felt chilled to the bone, helplessly thinking that if Chen Qingqing had competed in the youth group, with her abilities, she could have definitely won. But despite careful planning, Chen Qingqing was adamant about entering the master group. He had already signed her up for the master group on behalf of Donglin Martial Arts Hall, and Beijing had become aware of it. It was too late to back down now.

”Alas, since it’s come to this, what else can we do but accept it?” Master Li said helplessly, standing up the next moment.

Seeing Master Li seemingly about to leave, his disciple quickly asked, ”Master, where are you planning to go now?”

”What else can I do? A life is at stake; I can’t just send her to her death, so I must persuade her not to compete,” Master Li said helplessly. Although he didn’t want Donglin Martial Arts Hall to lose face, Chen Qingqing was only a young woman in her twenties. It would be too much of a pity if she died on the stage.

After all, the reputation of Donglin Martial Arts Hall was already tarnished; how much worse could it get?

Master Li drove to the Ye Family’s large estate. He had some understanding of the Ye Family, which had once been quite prestigious in Beijing but had since lost much of its former glory, similar to Donglin Martial Arts Hall.

”Ah, the rise and fall of the Ye Family!” Master Li sighed inwardly, then gently rang the Ye Family’s doorbell.

Not long after, someone answered the door, and it was Huo Tian.

Seeing Huo Tian, Master Li was slightly surprised and smiled at him.

Huo Tian had been a notorious figure in Beijing during Ye Qingtian’s glorious decade. Just hearing his name was enough to scare people. Unfortunately, heroes fade over time, and he was no longer the force he once was.

”Who are you looking for?” Huo Tian asked, frowning, as he remembered this person as someone Chen Qingqing had taught a lesson to.

”I’m Li Yawei from Donglin Martial Arts Hall, looking to discuss something with Su Changfeng,” Master Li said with a smile.

Huo Tian had just heard about Chen Qingqing entering the martial arts tournament, knowing that it was Master Li who had signed her up. Recognizing who the visitor was, he led Master Li inside.

”I heard the martial arts tournament is held every four years, yet recently, your Donglin Martial Arts Hall hasn’t had any remarkable achievements,” Huo Tian remarked.

Mentioning this made Master Li feel miserable, and he replied somberly, ”Donglin Martial Arts Hall is now depleted of talent, with disciples you can count on one hand. There’s no hope of resurgence. I’ve exhausted every effort just to keep it going for a few more years, let alone achieving any good results.”

In truth, Master Li hadn’t disclosed this to anyone before. The reason that some still remained at Donglin Martial Arts Hall wasn’t out of loyalty but due to financial interests. He paid them some wages monthly, and without doing so, he’d likely be the only one left in the hall.