Urban Martial Saint

The Lady Boss gave a faint smile, her gaze sweeping over the crowd behind the third elder brother and finally settling on him. She said with a smile, ”I advise you all to think carefully. Making an enemy of the teahouse comes at a cost. Our teahouse may lack many things, but we certainly do not lack assassins. Aren’t you afraid of going to sleep with your heads and waking up without them?”

These words from the Lady Boss made the disciples of the Xingyi School momentarily stunned. Those who knew about the teahouse were aware that these words were no bluff. Those who were less familiar with the teahouse, having just witnessed White Impermanence and the young girl’s actions, now also understood that the teahouse was not to be trifled with, so everyone felt a tinge of fear.

”So, what you mean to say is that the teahouse wants to protect Ye Qing now!” The third elder brother frowned deeply and said sternly, ”Humph, every matter in this world cannot escape justice. Ye Qing murdered my master, and yet you still want to shield him. What kind of justice is that?”

”At this time, you begin to talk about justice?” Lady Boss said with a slight smile, ”If we really want to talk about justice, then fine, what evidence do you have that proves Ye Qing is the murderer who killed Old Master Tie!”

The third elder brother bellowed, ”That gun is his. What other evidence is needed?”

”Just a gun. In Ye Qing’s hands, it can kill people, and in others’ hands, it can kill people too. To determine that Ye Qing is the murderer based solely on this item is rather arbitrary!” The Lady Boss shook her head and said, ”This evidence is not sufficient; even a judge cannot convict someone as a murderer based on this alone. If you want to capture Ye Qing, that’s possible too, but bring forth irrefutable evidence that proves Ye Qing is the murderer, and we will hand him over to you. Otherwise, I advise you to go back and think about who the real murderer is instead of making a scene here with no reason!”

”You...” The third elder brother’s eyes widened. In a war of words, he was no match for Momo, and for the moment, he was speechless.

”Humph, what a commanding presence you have, Lady Boss of the teahouse!” Just then, an icy voice suddenly came from afar. Everyone turned their heads and saw Shen Baichuan slowly walking over from a distance; it was he who had spoken.

Seeing Shen Baichuan, the people in the teahouse immediately furrowed their brows. This man had stirred trouble in the teahouse once before, and he truly wasn’t weak. Back then, White Impermanence was injured, and together with the young girl, they were actually no match for him. If it weren’t for Cui Yu’s timely return, the teahouse’s reputation would have been thoroughly lost. And now, for him to dare come to the teahouse again looking like he meant trouble, what exactly did he want to do?

The third elder brother recognized Shen Baichuan, knowing that he had been punched by Tie Yongwen before, and was also puzzled about his purpose here. Logically, he was neither a friend to the Xingyi School nor to Ye Qing, so what really was his intention for coming?

Under the gaze of everyone, Shen Baichuan leisurely made his way to the front of the teahouse, glanced at the Lady Boss, then turned to the third elder brother and said with a salute, ”The Xihang Shen Family has already learned of the treacherous attack that led to the death of Old Master Tie. The Old Madam has personally ordered me to assist the Xingyi School in taking revenge. No matter who the opponent is, the Xihang Shen Family will stand with the Xingyi School!”

Upon hearing these words, the disciples of the Xingyi School were instantly overjoyed, while the Lady Boss furrowed her brows. With the Xihang Shen Family getting involved at this time, matters would become much more complicated. Shen Baichuan bore a grudge against Ye Qing, and now that he was representing the Xihang Shen Family to confront Ye Qing, Ye Qing’s situation had become even more difficult.

”Young Master Shen, thank you!” The third elder brother expressed his sincere gratitude. In the face of the teahouse, the people of the Xingyi School really lacked confidence. Now with the support of the Xihang Shen Family, the disciples of the Xingyi School were greatly encouraged and their morale surged!

”Lady Boss, we only want Ye Qing!” The third elder brother looked at the Lady Boss and said in a deep voice, ”Hand him over to us, and we’ll turn around and leave immediately, with no further conflict with the teahouse.”

The Lady Boss furrowed her brows and said, ”As I made clear just now, bring the ironclad evidence, and I will hand him over to you.”

”So, you do intend to protect Ye Qing?” The third elder brother frowned deeply and said in a heavy tone, ”Lady Boss, although all of us from the Xingyi School are dull and have not learned the true teachings of our master, we each have a heart that isn’t afraid of death. Although your teahouse is powerful, when it comes to the enemy who killed our master, we of the Xingyi School would rather fight to the last man and last breath than submit.”

As the third elder brother spoke, the other disciples of the Xingyi School also stepped forward. With the backing of the Shen Family, their confidence was boosted.

The Lady Boss knitted her brows; if these people insisted on forcing their way in, the situation could spiral beyond her control. Although the teahouse had the Ghost-faced Judge to hold down the fort, they could not possibly kill all the disciples of the Xingyi School.

”Anyone who dares take another step forward will be the next to die!” White Impermanence brandished the blade in his hand, coldly eyeing the disciples of the Xingyi School.

”With just one blade in one man’s hand, how many can you kill!” The third elder brother shouted and took the lead in moving forward. The other disciples of the Xingyi School followed, their momentum even more formidable.

White Impermanence found himself in an awkward position; he hadn’t expected to fail in intimidating these people. Clenching his teeth, he suddenly dashed out, aiming to topple the third elder brother first.

However, as soon as White Impermanence lunged forward, Shen Baichuan also rushed out, standing directly in his way and throwing a punch at him.

White Impermanence exchanged a move with Shen Baichuan and was forced to retreat by him.

”Senior Brother!” The little girl shouted loudly, and immediately threw her iron awl, stabbing it towards Shen Baichuan’s neck.

Shen Baichuan let out a cold laugh, having crossed hands with both White Impermanence and the little girl before, he knew the strength of these two. He casually reached out, caught the iron awl in his hand, and with a strong tug, the little girl, unsteady on her feet, was pulled forward and stumbled towards him.

Seeing this, White Impermanence hurriedly rushed forward, his blade slashing straight towards Shen Baichuan’s neck.

Shen Baichuan sidestepped and, taking advantage of the momentum, kicked towards White Impermanence’s chest. White Impermanence, who was quite fast, quickly dodged to the side and stepped back several paces to avoid Shen Baichuan.

In this fight, White Impermanence also bought the little girl time to wrench the iron awl from Shen Baichuan’s hand. However, neither dared to act rashly anymore, knowing their strength was inferior to Shen Baichuan’s.

Shen Baichuan, however, stood proudly and pointed at the lady boss, shouting loudly, ”Hu Momo, either hand over Ye Qing or we’ll flatten your teahouse today, you decide!”

The Lady Boss’s brows knitted slightly, watching the aggressive stance of the Xingyi School disciples, she felt somewhat at a loss.

Just at this moment, the door of the teahouse opened, and a man with an average build and wearing a mask came out; it was the Ghost-faced Judge Cui Yu.

Seeing Cui Yu, Shen Baichuan’s arrogance diminished considerably, instinctively wanting to retreat. But he couldn’t back down, to retreat upon seeing Cui Yu would mean losing all his face.

”Cui Yu, you finally came out!” Shen Baichuan shouted loudly, partly to let the Xingyi School disciples know the identity of the man, and partly to embolden himself, continuing to shout, ”Our Xihang Shen Family is absolutely in support of the friends from the Xingyi School this time, we must avenge Old Master Tie. Cui Yu, don’t think you can bully others just because you’re strong, harboring a murderer. I advise you to hand over Ye Qing quickly, otherwise, when the elders of my Shen Family arrive, not even your teahouse will be spared!”

Hearing Shen Baichuan’s words, the Xingyi School disciples immediately recognized the identity of the person before them.

The third senior brother also didn’t dare to be presumptuous with Cui Yu, bowing and saying, ”Mr. Cui, you and our master were acquainted. My master was killed by a traitor, and Ye Qing is the prime suspect. Now we of the Xingyi School need justice, so we kindly ask Mr. Cui to let us take Ye Qing back to investigate this matter thoroughly!”

Cui Yu gave a cold look at the disciples of the Xingyi School and then at Shen Baichuan, slowly descending the stairs, step by step walking towards Shen Baichuan.

Shen Baichuan felt like facing a great enemy, watching Cui Yu approach while sweating profusely, not knowing what Cui Yu wanted to do. However, he was very aware of Cui Yu’s strength. In front of Cui Yu, he was no different from a child, without any power to resist. Watching Cui Yu walk towards him, he truly wanted to turn and run. But he couldn’t afford to lose face, so he could only stand there, watching Cui Yu nervously, his clothes drenched in sweat.

Cui Yu wore a mask, so his facial expressions couldn’t be seen. However, his eyes were quite cold. He walked step by step to Shen Baichuan and stared at him silently. Being stared at by him, Shen Baichuan felt extremely uncomfortable all over, his body involuntarily beginning to shiver, wishing to step aside immediately yet unable to leave.

”Last time you came to my teahouse to cause trouble, I gave Shen Family face and let you go. This time, you’ve come again...” Cui Yu paused for a moment before suddenly raising his hand and delivering a slap across Shen Baichuan’s face.

Shen Baichuan saw Cui Yu make a move, but Cui Yu was too fast for him to even attempt to dodge. The slap sent him staggering backward several steps and, unable to stand firmly, he fell to the ground on his backside, his face swelling up and a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.

The Xingyi School disciples were taken aback, they had all heard of Cui Yu’s reputation but had not expected his strength to be so formidable. A single slap had reduced a grown man to this state; no wonder no one dared to trouble the teahouse!

”You... you dare hit me!” Shen Baichuan, covering his face, stared at Cui Yu in shock and angrily said, ”I am from the Xihang Shen Family, by hitting me, it’s as if you hit the face of the Xihang Shen Family. Cui Yu, you just wait, the people of my Xihang Shen Family will never let you off!”

”As long as they dare enter Shenchuan City, I welcome them anytime!” Cui Yu coldly looked at Shen Baichuan and continued, ”Remember to tell those old fellows at your Shen Family. Don’t send young people over to die. If they’re going to come, let them come themselves. If they don’t dare to come and only send some useless youngsters, Mr. Cui won’t be courteous. For every one that comes, I’ll kill one, for a thousand, I’ll kill a thousand. I want to see just how many young descendants your Xihang Shen Family has for me to kill!”