Urban Martial Saint

Nalan Lie led four people into the hall. Inside the hall, Helian Tiehua and Prince Nalan were sitting face to face at a round table.

Upon seeing Huangfu Ziyu enter, Helian Tiehua stood up directly and walked over in great strides.

Helian Tiehua’s stature was very visually striking, and as he approached, Ye Qing and the other two couldn’t help but tense up involuntarily. Ye Qing clenched his fists tightly, and Liu Mubai remained on high alert. As for Huangfu Ziyu, she gritted her teeth, staring at this man who was renowned as a legend, with more defiance showing on her face.

Helian Tiehua, with his keen perception, had long noticed the abnormality in Ye Qing and Liu Mubai behind her. However, he paid them no mind and walked straight up to Huangfu Ziyu, loudly saying, ”Niece!”

”Uncle Helian,” replied Huangfu Ziyu stiffly. Her father and Helian Tiehua were once brothers in the Hong Alliance, and thus, in terms of seniority, she was a generation lower than Helian Tiehua.

”Hahaha...” Helian Tiehua laughed heartily, his voice booming like a great bell, echoing throughout the hall and making everyone’s eardrums tingle. Great General Helian Tiehua, with a presence that swallows all, truly extraordinary!

”The last time I saw you was twenty-five years ago, when you were just a child learning to walk. In the blink of an eye, you’ve grown up; time indeed spares no one!” Helian Tiehua nodded slowly and said, ”Come, let’s sit before we talk!”

Helian Tiehua invited Huangfu Ziyu to sit at the table, while Nalan Lie directly stopped the other three, intending to seat them to the side. After all, sitting at the table were Prince Nalan and Helian Tiehua. Huangfu Ziyu’s presence at the table was due to her representing the Huangfu Household, giving her the qualification to sit there.

”Lie’er, wait a moment!” Suddenly, Prince Nalan, who had been seated without moving, spoke up.

Nalan Lie immediately turned his head to look at Prince Nalan, saying, ”Father, do you have any instructions?”

Prince Nalan did not respond directly, but instead glanced at the three people seated there. His gaze paused slightly at the monk. However, Prince Nalan was still Prince Nalan, with mental fortitude much stronger than others, showing no signs of a blank mind. It was just that the monk’s appearance was so visually striking that he looked once and did not wish to look a second time.

Prince Nalan’s gaze finally rested on Ye Qing. He nodded slowly and said, ”This must be Ye Qing, the closed-door disciple of Northern Fist King Li Changqing, right?”

Prince Nalan’s eyes were indeed sharp, recognizing Ye Qing at a glance. At this point, it was pointless for Ye Qing to deny it. He nodded and said loudly, ”It is indeed I!”

”Third Brother Li had several encounters with me back in the day and stayed at my Nalan Villa for half a year. Yet, unfortunately, after a lifetime of heroism, he faded into quietness in his later years!” Prince Nalan sighed and looked at Ye Qing, saying, ”Nephew Ye, since you are Third Brother Li’s closed-door disciple, you are also my nephew. Come, sit here!”

Ye Qing did not expect that Prince Nalan would invite him to sit as well. He hesitated slightly but still walked over in great strides to sit beside Prince Nalan.

In truth, upon arriving here, Ye Qing knew clearly that he was no longer in control. Whether it be Prince Nalan or Helian Tiehua, either could easily crush the three of them. Thus, thinking further would be futile, better to act gracefully, at least without losing dignity.

Helian Tiehua merely glanced at Ye Qing and nodded slightly at him, but said nothing. Helian Tiehua, of course, had heard of Ye Qing’s matters, notably that his direct disciple, Chen San, had formed an alliance with Ye Qing in Shenchuan City. Yet, Helian Tiehua had little connection with Li Changqing, hence he didn’t care much.

Nonetheless, Helian Tiehua clearly understood why Prince Nalan wanted Ye Qing to sit there.

Originally, two people were seated at the table, Prince Nalan and Helian Tiehua, both possessing the acme strength of the Five Uniques. Subsequently, Huangfu Ziyu joined because she represented the Huangfu Household, and her father, during his lifetime, was also within reach of the Five Unmatches’ strength.

Now, Prince Nalan invited Ye Qing to sit here, posing a question worth pondering. Prince Nalan and Helian Tiehua both had the power of the Five Unmatches, and with Huangfu Ziyu’s representation of her father, who had the potential to achieve such strength. Yet, regarding Ye Qing here, what qualifies him to sit with the Five Unmatches?

The explanation is singular; Prince Nalan regards him as a representative of Northern Fist King Li Changqing. As Northern Fist King Li Changqing possessed the acme strength of the Five Unmatches, Ye Qing, representing him, naturally has the qualification to sit here.

This matter may not mean much in Ye Qing’s eyes, but if it gets out, it won’t be a trivial matter. After all, the Northern Li Family still exists, and the ones who truly represent Li Changqing should be the Northern Li Family members. Now, with Prince Nalan letting Ye Qing sit here, it feels like he’s overstepping his bounds. If this issue reaches the Northern Li Family, how will they perceive it?

The Li Family hasn’t represented Li Changqing, but an outsider has. How will the Li Family feel about this?

Even if the Northern Li Family can ignore this matter, the fact that Prince Nalan designated Ye Qing as the representative of Northern Fist King Li Changqing, once it’s spread, will stir waves in the martial arts world. Many who wish to gain fame overnight will likely challenge Ye Qing, this representative of the Northern Fist King, to gain reputation. Prince Nalan’s action is essentially setting Ye Qing up for downfall!

Ye Qing clearly didn’t think as far as Helian Tiehua. After all, his experience isn’t as rich as Helian Tiehua’s, nor can he fathom what Prince Nalan, this old fox, is scheming.

After Ye Qing and Huangfu Ziyu sat down at the table, the hall returned to tranquility. Helian Tiehua picked up the teacup on the table, slowly sipped it, and said, ”Prince Nalan, I hope you will consider what I said earlier. Under a collapsed nest, how can any egg remain intact? Prince Nalan, if the Southern Six Provinces cannot hold, and they cross Jiangnan, can you still hold the Capital?”

Ye Qing was puzzled by Helian Tiehua’s words; it seemed Helian Tiehua was discussing an alliance with Prince Nalan. But who could be so formidable that the Southern Six Provinces can’t hold them, yet dare to challenge Prince Nalan in the Capital?

The first person Ye Qing thought of was King Yan Ning Qianshu, who is the disciple of Divine Doctor An Shiping, possessing astonishing strength. Most importantly, his methods are formidable; over twenty years, he consecutively annihilated several great families, including the then-rising Chen Family and Huangfu Household, truly a hero of his time. Could Helian Tiehua be talking about Ning Qianshu as well? It’s been twenty years, yet everyone still fears Ning Qianshu this much. How formidable must Ning Qianshu be?

Prince Nalan reacted calmly, slowly picking up the teacup on the table, and said, ”General Helian, the Nalan Family no longer has many people left. I, this old man, hope to rest in peace. So, regardless of the South or the North, regardless of green or red, they have nothing to do with me.”

”Hmph, I fear that if they enter Heaven’s Gate, you won’t even have the chance for a peaceful rest!” Helian Tiehua said gravely, ”Prince Nalan, don’t forget how your Nalan Family ended up in this situation!”

”What’s the point of bringing up the past? What isn’t ours, we can’t keep. Even without them, the result would be the same, as destiny dictates, unavoidable!” Prince Nalan sighed slowly, looked at Helian Tiehua, and said, ”If they truly enter Heaven’s Gate, whether I rest or not makes little difference. General Helian, please forgive the Nalan Family for not being able to help you!”

”Hahaha…” Helian Tiehua laughed heartily, stood up abruptly, and said, ”When I, Helian Tiehua, do things, why would I need help from anyone? Since Prince Nalan has no such intention, there’s no need to waste more words. Prince Nalan, thank you for your hospitality. If you ever visit Meng District, Helian will surely repay you!”

”General Helian, you’re too kind!” Prince Nalan stood up along with him, chuckled, and said, ”A visitor is a guest, General Helian coming to the Capital gives this old man face, which makes me grateful in my heart!”

Helian Tiehua slowly nodded, about to speak, when suddenly, a commotion erupted at the door.

Nalan Lie, standing nearby, hearing the commotion, immediately frowned and ran over, loudly asking, ”What’s going on? What’s the commotion for?”

Before Nalan Lie reached the door, someone burst in and charged at him directly. Nalan Lie, having decent strength, hastily extended his hands to block. Unexpectedly, when this person collided with him, it was like being hit by a truck; his raised arms were instantly broken by the collision, and he was knocked several meters away, overturning several tables before finally stopping, lying on the ground, vomiting blood without end.

Seeing such a situation, everyone in the room was shocked. Knowing that Nalan Lie’s strength was among the top of the second-generation offspring in the Nalan Family. Yet he got knocked like this by someone thrown in, indicating the opponent’s strength must be exceptionally formidable!

Everyone turned their heads towards the door, eager to see who made the move. Undoubtedly, this person’s strength far exceeds theirs, possibly rivaling experts like Helian Tiehua and Prince Nalan!

Helian Tiehua and Prince Nalan furrowed their brows, witnessing this move, they knew the visitor was definitely no ordinary figure. This sudden appearance of such a master indicates that today’s meeting is far from simple!

The people of the Nalan Family saw Nalan Lie was injured and rushed over, wanting to go out and assist.

”Stay put!” Prince Nalan loudly stopped everyone, and loudly asked, ”Who is the friend outside, dare to show yourself?”

”Hahaha...” A wild laugh echoed from outside, followed by a heavy voice: ”Nalan Jingwei, have you forgotten your Buddha Master already?”