Urban Martial Saint

Ao Yangrong saying this is directly challenging the people of the Li Family.

Immediately, everyone in the Li Family looked at Li Changshan. Such a challenge, they certainly wouldn’t worry about it. Li Changshan is the head of the Li Family; this matter is indeed Li Changshan’s business.

Li Changshan’s expression was calm. He leisurely picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and said, ”Twenty-five years ago, Northern Martial Zen was defeated by my elder brother. Unexpectedly, twenty-five years later, Northern Martial Zen still can’t forget that event in the past and has sent disciples to our Li Family. Could it be they want to regain some dignity?”

”Second brother, I think Honorable Nephew Ao has come this time mainly to seek some advice. As martial artists, exchanging martial arts is a very normal thing.” Li Changyuan said, ”In that case, why not let a disciple under second brother face Honorable Nephew Ao and exchange some moves?”

”Second brother is the younger brother of elder brother, having learned the true essence of Bajiquan. He is also the strongest among us in the Li Family. This matter, second brother should indeed not decline!” Li Changfeng echoed.

”Indeed, the true essence of the Li Family’s Bajiquan lies with second brother. Naturally, it should be second brother’s disciple to meet this battle!”

Everyone was clamoring, pushing this matter onto Li Changshan, completely forcing Li Changshan to send someone to face Ao Yangrong and others.

”Since Northern Martial Zen has such intentions, we certainly will not be stingy!” Li Changshan turned his head to look at Ao Yangrong, smiling slightly, ”I wonder, who will Northern Martial Zen send out to give guidance?”

Ao Yangrong’s face was calm, saying, ”This junior, though unworthy, would like to seek advice on the exquisite Bajiquan!”

”Very well!” Li Changshan nodded with satisfaction, turning to look at Ye Qing, who was also smiling slightly.

Li Changshan smiled slightly and said, ”Twenty-five years ago, Northern Martial Zen came to my Li Family, fought with my elder brother, and experienced our Li Family’s Bajiquan. Twenty-five years later, Northern Martial Zen’s disciple comes, then it should be my elder brother’s disciple to meet the challenge!”

Upon hearing these words, there was an uproar in the hall. Li Changyuan said in a deep voice, ”Second brother, elder brother has been deceased for so long, his disciples are no longer here. At this point, where are we going to find elder brother’s disciple to meet the challenge? Now you are the Family Head, this battle should naturally be fought by your disciple!”

”Who said that elder brother’s disciples are all gone?” Li Changshan turned his head, smiling, ”Ye Qing, come to meet your senior uncles!”

Ye Qing walked straight out of the crowd. In fact, when Ye Qing came in earlier, Li Changyuan and others all saw him. However, since Ao Yangrong had brought many Northern Martial Zen disciples, most in the Li Family did not recognize them. So Li Changyuan thought Ye Qing had come along with Ao Yangrong and others. Unexpectedly, Ye Qing was actually one of their own.

Upon hearing the name Ye Qing, Li Changyuan immediately frowned. As a member of the Li Family, he certainly also knew many things about the Li Family, including the matter of Ye Qing.

The incident of Helian Tiehua entering the capital had already spread across the North. The Li Family knew what happened then, and naturally, they also knew that back then, Ye Qing, representing Northern Fist King Li Changqing, was invited by Prince Nalan to sit at the table. The name Ye Qing had already spread in the Li Family. Everyone knew that Northern Fist King Li Changqing had such a closed-door disciple. However, no one had seen Ye Qing, nor expected him to appear in the Li Family at this critical moment.

”So you are Ye Qing!” Li Changyuan frowned tightly, staring hard at Ye Qing. Ye Qing’s sudden appearance made him feel today’s situation was somewhat hard to control.

Only then did he realize why Li Changshan’s attitude had changed so much earlier. It seems he had long known about Ye Qing’s coming, possibly having some plan with Ye Qing. And this sudden change made him very uneasy. He suddenly realized that his plan had become very dangerous.

”Indeed, it is this junior!” Ye Qing smiled slightly toward everyone in the Li Family, saying, ”Greetings to all my senior uncles!”

No one responded to him. Li Changyuan frowned deeply, saying in a low voice, ”Don’t be so familiar. We don’t know how my elder brother spent his later years. Elder brother never mentioned having accepted you as a disciple; he never personally acknowledged that you are his successor. Therefore, we may not be your senior uncles; perhaps, you learned Bajiquan secretly in the dark. Later, seeing my elder brother was no longer alive, you used his reputation to bluff and deceive outside!”

”Hehe…” Ye Qing smiled slightly, turning to Li Changshan, saying, ”May I ask how this gentleman is addressed?”

”His name is Li Changyuan.” Li Changshan replied directly.

”Oh,” Ye Qing nodded, then looked at Li Changyuan, smiling, ”Actually, when I was with Master, Master never mentioned the name Li Changyuan. So, I apologize for being presumptuous; it seems Uncle Changyuan, in Master’s heart, you carry no weight. As for Master’s later years, Master didn’t tell you because you were not important to him. So, whether or not I am the successor of Master is perhaps not for an outsider like you to decide!”

Li Changyuan was furious, slamming the table and shouting, ”How dare you speak like this! As a junior, you dare to insult your elders like this. Has my elder brother passed away, and you think no one in this Li Family can control you?”

”That’s not the case.” Ye Qing said calmly, ”There are people in the Li Family whom I respect, but I’m sorry, you are not one of them!”

”You...” Li Changyuan was extremely angry, just about to speak when his son, standing behind him, couldn’t hold back anymore. He rushed out directly, pointing at Ye Qing and shouting angrily, ”Who the hell are you? How dare you talk to my dad like this, are you looking to die?”

The son of Li Changyuan was the man Ye Qing had seen among the pair of despicable lovers last time, named Li Hanyuan. This son, spoiled by Li Changyuan from a young age, had long been arrogant and domineering. Now that Li Changyuan held great power within the Li Family, he was even more insolent and spoke with no filter.

”I am Ye Qing, the closed-door disciple of Third Master Li, the Northern Fist King!” Ye Qing replied calmly.

”Don’t you dare try to trick me with a dead man’s name. Li Changqing lost to Shen Tianjun, bringing disgrace to my Li Family. Do you still have the audacity to flaunt his name?” Li Hanyuan replied impatiently.

Ye Qing’s face turned cold, and he looked at Li Hanyuan icily, his voice stern, ”What did you just say?”

Li Hanyuan glared back, ”Are you deaf, asshole? I said, stop using the name of that loser Li Changqing for your deceit. Let me tell you, Li Changqing is now history, and his name is useless in the Li Family!”

”Is that so?” Ye Qing laughed suddenly and, in a flash, dashed right in front of Li Hanyuan.

Bajiquan Stick to the Mountain.

Force like a drawn bow, speed like a crashing thunder.

This move, Stick to the Mountain, was something Ye Qing had perfected. Charging forward, he directly knocked Li Hanyuan into the air, crashing him into another person behind.

Li Hanyuan had no time to react and was sent flying. Struggling to get up, he coughed up a few mouthfuls of blood, and even talking was beyond his strength.

Seeing his son injured, Li Changyuan was immediately enraged, slapped his hand on the table, and shouted angrily, ”Courting death!”

Saying this, he charged straight at Ye Qing, swinging a fist towards him.

Ye Qing was not at all courteous, rushing forward to engage Li Changyuan. Ye Qing’s current strength was no longer weak, whereas Li Changyuan, despite his cleverness, was hardly powerful. After only a few exchanges, Ye Qing struck his elbow heavily into Li Changyuan’s chest, almost making him cough up blood. Although he forced himself not to spit blood, he had no strength left to continue fighting.

”Rebellion! Rebellion!” Li Changfeng immediately jumped up, shouting loudly, ”How can a junior dare to strike an elder, this is outrageous!”

”Kill him! Kill him!” others echoed, Li Changyuan’s people were all eager to deal with Ye Qing.

At this moment, Li Changshan, who had been silent all along, suddenly slammed a heavy palm on the table, the enormous sound startled everyone, and they all turned to look.

Li Changshan’s face was ashen, his gaze cold as he scanned everyone present, saying in a deep voice, ”Sit down, all of you!”

Though Li Changfeng and the others were unwilling, Li Changshan was still the Family Head; they dared not speak up and turned to sit down.

”Second Brother, how do you plan to handle this matter!” Li Changfeng slapped the table, saying, ”This person dared to strike an elder, injuring Changyuan. You must give us an explanation today!”

”Yes, we demand an explanation!”

”Kill him! Kill this insolent traitor!”

People clamored continuously, wanting to kill Ye Qing. Yet Ye Qing remained extremely calm, as if he hadn’t heard a word from the crowd.

Li Changshan coolly glanced at Li Changfeng, speaking in a low voice, ”Speaking of insubordination, Li Hanyuan is far worse than Ye Qing. Although Eldest Brother is no longer here, don’t forget, the Li Family was solely established by him. In truth, the Li Family’s status today is entirely thanks to Eldest Brother’s efforts. It’s said to never forget the one who dug the well when drinking water. Even if Eldest Brother lost to the Southern Fist King, he remains our Eldest Brother and the founder of the Li Family. But, what did Li Hanyuan say just now?”

Li Changfeng and the others were immediately silent. Indeed, it was Li Hanyuan who first spoke ill of Li Changqing. Everyone knew how revered and significant Northern Fist King Li Changqing was, and how great his contributions were to the Li Family. Despite everyone’s discontent with Li Changqing’s defeat to Shen Tianjun, no one could deny his contributions to the Li Family. This act of Li Hanyuan insulting Li Changqing was indefensible anywhere.

”Insubordination, sever one hand!” Li Changshan paused, then said in a stern voice, ”But insulting Eldest Brother, how should that be judged? Severing one tongue?”

Everyone immediately lowered their heads, not daring to say anything more. If they wished to punish Ye Qing, they would first need to punish Li Hanyuan. But Li Hanyuan was Li Changyuan’s own son, who would dare to touch him?