Urban Martial Saint

Seeing Li Changshan recover so quickly and completely, Li Bingyu was once again shocked, his mouth agape in disbelief.

He had only heard of the effects of the Ziyu Chenxiang Pill, never actually seen them. After all, this thing is priced at over thirty million per pill, he didn’t have the financial means to witness it himself.

And now, witnessing Li Changshan regain his health so quickly after taking the Ziyu Chenxiang Pill, he finally saw its effects with his own eyes. Even though he had heard about it before, he was still very amazed. You have to know, Li Changshan’s internal injury had persisted for more than half a month without any improvement. Yet, within just half an hour after the Ziyu Chenxiang Pill reached his stomach, Li Changshan returned to normal—how could one not be astonished?

”The Ziyu Chenxiang Pill, truly lives up to its name!” Li Changshan’s face was full of excitement, this internal injury had troubled him for over half a month. During this time, he tried every method, taking medicine and using inner strength to heal, but nothing worked. Who would have thought, a small Ziyu Chenxiang Pill could completely heal his internal injury within half an hour.

Ye Qing smiled slightly; the effects of the Ziyu Chenxiang Pill, of course, need no more words. Otherwise, how could such a small pill be sold for such a high price? For a martial artist, a single Ziyu Chenxiang Pill is a chance at life; certainly, it’s worth the money.

If Li Changshan were not Li Changqing’s own brother, Ye Qing wouldn’t have given him the Ziyu Chenxiang Pill. After all, it’s very precious. Now, even the Shen Family is in short supply of these things, most of the last batch of Ziyu Chenxiang Pills were all taken by Ye Qing.

Li Changshan said this as he stood up and moved his limbs, his expression changing once more as he exclaimed, ”My... my inner strength has also recovered?”

”What inner strength?” Li Bingyu asked curiously.

”Since I suffered the internal injury last time, I’ve been using inner strength to heal. During this time, my inner strength has almost been depleted. But now, my inner strength has fully recovered!” Li Changshan looked at Ye Qing in surprise and said, ”Could it be that this Ziyu Chenxiang Pill also has the effect of restoring one’s inner strength?”

Ye Qing nodded and said, ”The Ziyu Chenxiang Pill not only heals internal injuries but also has a very strong effect, capable of restoring one’s inner strength in a very short time.”

”I see!” Li Changshan nodded slowly and said, ”No wonder this Ziyu Chenxiang Pill can sell for such a price, for a martial artist, a Ziyu Chenxiang Pill is equivalent to an extra life!”

Beside him, Li Bingyu was also full of amazement and said, ”The Ziyu Chenxiang Pill is really so miraculous? Brother Ye, we really have to thank you. If you hadn’t brought this Ziyu Chenxiang Pill, who knows how long it would have been before our master could recover from his internal injury!”

Li Changshan also looked at Ye Qing with gratitude; even though he is the Family Head of the Li Family, in reality, most people now just pay lip service to him, and the finances are controlled by Li Changyuan. As the Family Head, he actually has very little say and control over the family’s resources. A pill that costs thirty million was something he dared not even imagine before.

”If it were not for Third Master, I wouldn’t be who I am today. Even though Third Master is no longer with us, my martial arts are thanks to the Li Family, so I should do something for the Li Family.” Ye Qing paused, then said, ”By the way, Uncle, does Third Master have a grandson?”

Hearing this, Li Changshan sighed softly and said, ”You know about this too, huh? Yes, my elder brother indeed has a grandson. Unfortunately, this grandson was traumatized as a child and became an imbecile, unable to inherit my elder brother’s legacy!”

”Then where is he now?” Ye Qing continued to ask; he had actually guessed that the fool he saw earlier must be Li Changqing’s grandson. However, he pretended not to know, just to see how Li Changshan would answer this question. Even if Third Master’s grandson has become an imbecile, he shouldn’t be treated like this.

Li Bingyu said, ”Half a year ago, Lao Qi took him to the front, saying he needed some things to do. He’s been at the front ever since.”

”The front?” Ye Qing glanced at Li Bingyu and asked, ”Where exactly in the front?”

”We don’t know the specifics,” Li Bingyu shrugged and said, ”Now the Li Family’s factions are extremely polarized, and those aligned with Li Changyuan are very hostile towards us. So even within the Li Family Courtyard, we seldom go to the front, to avoid unnecessary disputes. You also know, in recent years, the Li Family’s finances are all supported by Li Changyuan, even our side’s expenses are supplied by him, so we have no need to argue over trivial matters.”

Hearing this, Ye Qing frowned slightly, feeling somewhat dissatisfied inside. Since none of you are willing to deal with those people around Li Changyuan, then why let Third Master’s grandson go to the front? Third Master’s grandson is still an imbecile, how could you rest assured letting him go to the front?

”Do you know what Third Master’s grandson is doing at the front?” Ye Qing asked in a deep voice.

”This...” Li Bingyu felt a bit awkward, hearing the tone in Ye Qing’s voice wasn’t quite right, and naturally, he understood what Ye Qing was thinking.

”Nephew Ye, this matter is my fault.” Li Changshan sighed on the other side and said, ”It’s actually under my tacit approval that he went to the front.”

Ye Qing turned to look at Li Changshan without speaking, actually waiting for his explanation. Ye Qing was well aware of what kind of people Li Changyuan’s associates were, agreeing to send the fool to the front, wasn’t this deliberately setting him up?

”Letting him go to the front was actually for his own good.” Li Changshan said, ”In fact, I knew about Li Changyuan’s dealings with Northern Martial Zen six months ago. But at that time, most of the Li Family’s influence was already under Li Changyuan’s control, and I simply didn’t have the ability to change anything. I knew that Li Changyuan harbored malicious intentions, being in cohorts with Northern Martial Zen, and would sooner or later kill off everyone of my lineage.”

Saying this, Li Changshan glanced at Li Bingyu and said, ”My disciples have followed me for such a long time, they’ve long disregarded life and death. Even if it means death, they would never yield to Li Changyuan. However, Bing’en is different, he has no schemes, nor involvement in any faction; he shouldn’t die here with us. Luckily, Lao Qi received favors from my elder brother early on and wished to repay them by taking Bing’en to the front. This way, even if the Li Family faces a major upheaval later, and my lineage is wiped out, at least Bing’en can survive!”

Li Changshan sighed again and said, ”Bing’en has indeed suffered a lot of grievances upfront, but the current Li Family is no longer what it used to be. To survive without grievances is simply an impossible thing!”

Only then did Ye Qing know that Third Master Li’s grandson actually had a name, Li Bing’en. Li Changshan’s explanation dispelled Ye Qing’s previous doubts and dissatisfaction; it seemed Li Changshan sent Third Master Li’s grandson to the front to save him, not out of disregard for him.

”Master Uncle, rest assured, Li Changyuan will definitely not succeed!” Ye Qing clenched his fist and said solemnly.

Li Changshan gave Ye Qing a look and said, ”Let’s hope so, but Ye Qing, don’t get your hopes up too much. Most of the police in Liaoshen City have ties with Li Changyuan. Counting on the police here in Liaoshen City is basically impossible!”

”Don’t worry about it, I am prepared!” Ye Qing was confident; the strategy he just suggested to Li Changshan involved using official force to deal with Li Changyuan’s associates.

After all, Li Changyuan was involved in gambling and drugs, with these charges combined, he could be sentenced to death. Using official means, Li Changyuan’s people could be scattered directly. By then, without Li Changyuan’s support, even if Northern Martial Zen came to Liaoshen City to kill Li Changshan, they wouldn’t be able to take over the Li Family’s power, much less control Liaoshen City.

Under such circumstances, Northern Martial Zen would certainly not act against Li Changshan. After all, even if Li Changshan was killed, they couldn’t control Liaoshen City, instead alarming Helian Tiehua, making him aware of their intention to invade Liaodong Province. If Helian Tiehua were free, he certainly wouldn’t spare them. Northern Martial Zen isn’t foolish; causing offense to Helian Tiehua without any benefit is something they certainly wouldn’t do.

Ye Qing went over the plan with Li Changshan in detail once more, and after ensuring there were no issues, he then left the Li Family. Tomorrow afternoon, Northern Martial Zen’s chief disciple Ao Yangrong was entering the Li Family, and Ye Qing had to arrange everything before this.

After sending Ye Qing off, Li Bingyu immediately returned to the room, shocked, and said to Li Changshan, ”Master, can his method really work? Most of the police in Liaoshen City are colluding with Li Changyuan. Even if he has connections and background, he can’t mobilize the police here in Liaoshen City. Without being able to mobilize people, how can he deal with Li Changyuan’s people?”

Li Changshan didn’t directly answer, remained silent for a while, then softly said, ”Since he said so, he certainly has a way. Besides, at this point, we have no other solutions, we can only take a gamble.”

”Then… should we still evacuate?” Li Bingyu asked quietly.

”Not necessary for now!” Li Changshan said, ”Let’s wait and see; after all, Northern Martial Zen won’t be coming personally tomorrow. If Ye Qing can’t change the situation, we will have time to evacuate then!”

”Indeed!” Li Bingyu nodded repeatedly and said, ”In that case, I’ll go back first to notify the other senior brothers, telling them not to worry.”

Li Changshan nodded, watched Li Bingyu leave the room, eyes suddenly revealing a strange gleam. At this moment, he didn’t seem to be the calm and steady Li Changshan from before, but instead someone unfathomably deep.

Unfortunately, Ye Qing was no longer here at this time.