Urban Martial Saint

It must be said that the effectiveness of the Ziyu Chenxiang Pill is truly miraculous. Although it was only one-third of a pill, not long after taking it, Ye Qing’s wounds began to scab over, and he gradually showed signs of waking up.

Of course, this was also related to the fact that Ye Qing wasn’t severely injured. If he had been injured to the extent of Zhao Chengshuang, with tendons and bones affected, it is estimated that one-third of a Ziyu Chenxiang Pill would have had no effect at all.

About an hour later, Ye Qing finally woke up and felt hardly any pain in his body, which surprised him quite a bit.

He turned his head to look at Cui Yulong and Old Wang Ba in the room, slowly sat up, and said to Cui Yulong, ”Was it you who saved me?”

”Damn it, why don’t you ask if it was me who saved you?” Old Wang Ba immediately said.

Ye Qing glanced at Old Wang Ba. Although his wounds had mostly healed, he was still somewhat groggy. He pressed hard on his temples to make himself more awake and said, ”Eighth Master, stop joking. With that person’s strength so formidable, how could it have been you who saved me?”

”Why couldn’t it be?” Old Wang Ba jumped up angrily and said, ”Damn it, what you’re saying is so wrong. What do you mean by ’his strength is so strong’? Are you implying that my strength is inadequate?”

Ye Qing did not speak. Although Old Wang Ba was very mysterious, in terms of strength, even Mad Dog was far stronger than him.

Cui Yulong smiled faintly and said, ”Brother Ye, you guessed wrong this time. It really was Eighth Master who saved you!”

”Ah?” Ye Qing’s eyes widened in amazement as he looked at Old Wang Ba.

”How about that? How about that?” Old Wang Ba sat with one leg crossed over the other, boasting, ”I’m telling you, don’t look down on others. If it weren’t for Eighth Master stepping in personally this time, your life might have been over!”

”Really?” Ye Qing looked at Old Wang Ba in amazement and said, ”Eighth Master, I didn’t see it coming. You’re actually an expert, huh?”

”What do you think I…” Old Wang Ba was a bit sheepish as he spoke.

”Expert, my foot.” Cui Yulong didn’t give Old Wang Ba any face and told the story of how the Netherworld Taoist saved Ye Qing. After hearing this, Ye Qing immediately understood how he had been saved. Although Old Wang Ba did participate, in fact, it was the Netherworld Taoist who played the crucial role.

”So that person is called the Netherworld Scholar?” Ye Qing frowned. He hadn’t expected the Netherworld Scholar to also be a member of Sha Men. In fact, he had been considering whether to ask someone from Sha Men to help deal with the Netherworld Scholar. But now, after hearing what Cui Yulong said, he pretty much understood that it was virtually impossible to go against the Netherworld Scholar.

The upcoming battle between Sha Men and the Shen Family was about to begin. At such a time, every member of Sha Men was incredibly important. With the Netherworld Scholar’s formidable strength, he would definitely be of great use in the fight against the Shen Family. Even if Ye Qing could defeat him, the people of Sha Men would definitely not allow him to kill the Netherworld Scholar.

Cui Yulong sighed and said, ”Mr. Ye, I know you’re very dissatisfied with this person. But with the imminent battle between Sha Men and the Shen Family, this person is of great use. So, I’m afraid the grievances between you and him will have to be put aside for a while.”

Ye Qing fell silent for a while, then said, ”Second Brother Cui, since you’ve said so, I’ll certainly give you this face. But the key issue now is, I can temporarily let go of this grievance; he may not be willing to do the same. Moreover, if he continues to engage in such womanizing deeds in Shenchuan City, I definitely won’t stand by and do nothing!”

”I understand what you mean,” Cui Yulong said. ”Our people from Sha Men have already gone to look for him. During this time, we will try our best to restrain him and not let him leave the teahouse. He definitely won’t engage in such deeds. As for the matter between you and him...”

Cui Yulong did not finish speaking but turned and walked out of the room. Before long, he returned with an antique-looking ancient sword. The hilt of the sword was engraved with the Big Dipper, giving it a somewhat archaic charm. It was the Seven-Star Ancient Sword that Cui Yulong had snatched from the people of the Shen Family.

”This Seven-Star Ancient Sword, though not as evil as the Ink Pattern Black Gold Blade, is also one of the Ten Famous Swords known throughout the world,” Cui Yulong said while gently stroking the sword scabbard. ”This ancient sword may not be as sharp as the Ink Pattern Black Gold Blade, but it is extremely flexible and no weapon in the world can damage it. With your strength, having this sword in hand, even if you encounter the Netherworld Scholar, you may not be able to defeat him, but protecting yourself will definitely not be a problem!”

As he spoke, Cui Yulong handed the Seven-Star Ancient Sword to Ye Qing and said, ”Now, I am gifting this sword to you!”

If Chen San, Chen Si, Aomuhan, and others saw this, they would undoubtedly be shocked beyond belief. It is important to note that this Seven-Star Ancient Sword is not only one of the Ten Famous Swords known throughout the world. The crux of the matter is that this ancient sword is also involved in an extremely important affair. Moreover, it was once the Huangfu Household’s heirloom; the Huangfu Household’s tragic end was inseparably linked to this Seven-Star Ancient Sword. Countless people dream of owning this ancient sword. And now, Cui Yulong was actually giving this sword to Ye Qing, which seemed far too generous!

Ye Qing didn’t yet understand the real value of the Seven-Star Ancient Sword. Hearing the few words from Cui Yulong, he knew this sword must be extraordinary. On the other hand, Old Wang Ba’s face was full of excitement, nearly wishing to accept the ancient sword on behalf of Ye Qing, because he was very clear about the matters involving the Seven-Star Ancient Sword.

”Cui the Second, how can I accept such a precious item?” Ye Qing waved his hand in refusal. Just hearing the name of one of the world’s ten great famous swords, he knew it was highly valuable and really felt embarrassed to accept it.

”What’s the problem!” Old Wang Ba hurriedly said, ”How can you be so impolite? When Old Cui the Second gives you this ancient sword, it’s out of goodwill. If you don’t accept it, aren’t you really failing to give face?”

As he spoke, Old Wang Ba walked straight over, reaching out to take the ancient sword from Cui Yulong’s hand, even muttering, ”Come on, I’ll keep it safe for him!”

Cui Yulong gently withdrew the ancient sword, not allowing Old Wang Ba a touch, only handing it to Ye Qing: ”I have the Ink Pattern Black Gold Blade now, so I no longer need this Seven-Star Ancient Sword. In my hands, this ancient sword is just wasted. I also want to find a true master for it. Ye Qing, I am giving it to you, not because our relationship is good, but because I feel you are worthy of this Seven-Star Ancient Sword. Other people, no matter how good our relationship might be, if they’re not worthy, then it’s useless!”

Ye Qing looked at Cui Yulong, then at the Seven-Star Ancient Sword, and in the end, he didn’t refuse. He was well aware of Cui Yulong’s personality; once he decided on something, he was unlikely to change his decision. Since he had decided to give the Seven-Star Ancient Sword to him, if he didn’t accept, it would indeed be a waste of his goodwill.

Ye Qing stretched out both hands and took the Seven-Star Ancient Sword from Cui Yulong’s hands. The moment he held the sword, Ye Qing felt an indescribable surge of emotion. Holding the sword, even though it was not drawn, it already gave one a solid and warm feeling. The Ten Famous Swords of the world were indeed as their reputation held!

Seeing Ye Qing accept the Seven-Star Ancient Sword, Old Wang Ba let out a long sigh of relief, hurriedly saying, ”Hurry, hurry, draw the sword out and take a look.”

Ye Qing grasped the sword scabbard with one hand and gently brushed over the ancient sword, then slowly took hold of the scabbard. The moment his right hand pressed on the Big Dipper, Ye Qing suddenly felt as if his hand had become one with the sword. After a moment’s hesitation, Ye Qing forcefully drew out the treasured sword. Only the sound of a clang was heard as a dragon’s roar echoed through the room.

Cui Yulong watched from the side; in Ye Qing’s hands, the Seven-Star Ancient Sword seemed as though it gained new life. The blade of the sword trembled continuously, as if lamenting the sorrow of being abandoned over the years. The dragon’s roar was clear, yet seemed like a cheering child, a trapped dragon that had finally ascended to heaven!

Cui Yulong nodded slowly. The Seven-Star Ancient Sword in Ye Qing’s hand was completely different from when it was in Shen Anming’s hands. In Shen Anming’s grip, it was nothing more than a tenacious ancient sword. But in Ye Qing’s hands, the ancient sword seemed to possess life. The Ten Famous Swords of the world were indeed extraordinary, almost as if they all had spirits of their own.

Old Wang Ba, beside him, was extremely excited, urging, ”Swing it around and try it, swing it around and try it!”

Ye Qing, holding the ancient sword, felt as if he had immersed himself into the sword, faintly sensing the sword’s spirit. Hearing Old Wang Ba’s words, he fell into silence for a while, then suddenly turned and slashed out with the sword.

A cracking sound was heard, and a tea table about two meters away from Ye Qing was split in half instantly, startling all three people in the room.

Ye Qing had made the cut and understood the sensation when he had done so. When he struck, the Internal Breath from his right arm traveled up through the handle’s seven stars into the ancient sword, turning into a fierce Sword Qi that slashed out, splitting the tea table.

It is known that although Ye Qing had achieved Internal Energy Release with his right arm, his Inner Strength was not strong. Even if he tried to break the tea table with his own hands, he would have definitely failed. However, the Inner Strength, channeled through the ancient sword, amplified in power several-fold, splitting the table in an instant, a testament to its terrifying strength!

The Seven-Star Ancient Sword could actually enhance a person’s Inner Strength?

Old Wang Ba and Cui Yulong were both stunned; neither knew the sword possessed such power. After being silent for a long time, Cui Yulong finally nodded and said, ”It seems, with this ancient sword in hand, you can fight the Netherworld Scholar now!”

Old Wang Ba excitedly said, ”It’s better to stay low-key, train a good swordsmanship or something, and when you have mastered it, then you can gamble your life with him!”

Ye Qing caressed the sword blade, feeling the joyous sensation within the ancient sword, and his initially excited heart gradually calmed down. He looked up at Cui Yulong, smiling, ”Cui the Second, thank you!”

”Thank me for what?” Cui Yulong waved his hand and said, ”Only in your hands does this ancient sword truly demonstrate its strength. Such Famed Instruments with spirit naturally belong to those with virtue. That you can control it means it acknowledges you, and that’s the most important thing!”