Urban Martial Saint

The people from Sha Men and Ao Wuchang’s side sat down separately. From the moment Aomuhan entered the room, he had an unhappy expression on his face, and his eyes were filled with hostility as he looked at everyone.

The night Bloody Monk arrived, he had originally thought that Ao Wuchang could kill Ye Qing to avenge his grievances. He never expected that so much would happen that night. Even Bloody Monk showed up, and he almost lost his life. Although he managed to return alive, he was seriously injured and lost face, hating Ye Qing and the people from Sha Men to the extreme.

Despite his hatred, with Bloody Monk now in Shenchuan City, even Ao Wuchang didn’t dare act recklessly. Thus, Ao Wuchang only made Ye Qing and his group retreat to the suburbs and did not dare to pursue them further. After all, Ye Qing had previously saved the people of Sha Men, and angering Bloody Monk over this matter was not worth it. As for Aomuhan, he could only harbor his hatred silently without being able to do anything about it.

After everyone sat down and exchanged greetings, Ye Qing got straight to the point and said loudly, ”The reason I invited you all here today is to discuss something important with you.”

Cui Yu and Chen San immediately looked at Ye Qing, both quite curious as to why Ye Qing had suddenly called for this gathering.

”Everyone knows that I, Mr. Ye, am nothing more than a retired soldier with nothing to my name. Originally, I came to Shenchuan City for another matter and didn’t expect to get involved in so many things, reaching where I am now.” Ye Qing sighed, ”I’ve been busy for so long, and I don’t even know what I’ve been busy with. Honestly, the most fulfilling thing I’ve accomplished is establishing this orphanage, ensuring so many children don’t become homeless.”

People around nodded repeatedly. When it came to the orphanage, most people were truly impressed with Ye Qing. After all, supporting so many children is no small feat.

”Hmph, it’s just taking care of some kids, what’s the big deal,” Aomuhan said disdainfully. ”Anyone who didn’t know might think you’re number one in the world!”

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room looked at him with a degree of disgust, even those from Aomuhan’s side.

”I, Chen Mou, admire the Ye brothers for two main reasons: the second is their clever strategies, especially those used against Wang Tian’an’s Vital Energy. The first reason is their chivalrous heart in building this orphanage and taking in so many children!” Chen San proclaimed loudly. ”The Ye brothers’ chivalrous actions make them a model among us.”

Chen San came with Aomuhan, and his words were akin to slapping Aomuhan in the face. Aomuhan immediately frowned and glanced at Chen San, but Chen San paid him no mind.

Ye Qing said calmly, ”It’s hard to call it a chivalrous heart; I just can’t bear to see these children suffer. I have no interest in leaving a good name for myself, only a clear conscience. The greatest achievement of my time in Shenchuan City is founding the orphanage, and the greatest happiness is meeting so many brothers.”

Ye Qing turned to look at Li Lianshan and the rest beside him. Li Lianshan’s face was filled with excitement, his expression saying it all without words.

”Ye, you didn’t call us here just to wax poetic and say these mushy things, did you?” Aomuhan said sarcastically. ”No wonder my dad didn’t want to come. Hmph, even I can’t be bothered to listen!”

”If you don’t fucking want to listen, get out!” This time, Ghost King Li Ruoyuan couldn’t hold back any longer, slamming the table and cursing, ”Who the hell needs you here!”

”How dare you speak to me like that?” Aomuhan trembled with rage, pointing at Li Ruoyuan, ”You dare insult me!”

”I not only dare to insult you, but I dare to beat you too!” Li Ruoyuan retorted angrily, ”If it weren’t for the Ye brothers’ sake, I’d have dealt with a bastard like you long ago. What a worthless bully! Without Ao Wuchang, what are you even worth!”

”You... you...” Aomuhan stammered, unable to find the words, finally shouting, ”You’re such an uncultured person!”

”If you’re so cultured, then don’t sit with us!” Li Ruoyuan replied, ”If you don’t want to listen, leave now. No one’s stopping you.”

”Yes, go!”

Those from Sha Men followed Li Ruoyuan’s lead, all shouting for Aomuhan to leave. Meanwhile, those with Chen San didn’t utter a word in his defense, leaving him completely isolated and embarrassed.

Aomuhan gritted his teeth and finally sat back down, saying resentfully, ”Hmph, this isn’t your place. What right do you have to make me leave?”

Li Ruoyuan was about to respond when Ye Qing interrupted in time, ”Everyone, the reason I’ve called you here today is certainly not just to express feelings. In fact, what I want to tell you is that I plan to leave Shenchuan City!”

”Ah?”

”What the hell?”

”Leaving Shenchuan City?”

”Ye Zi, are you crazy?”

The people on the scene cried out in surprise in unison, not only the people from Sha Men, but also the people from Chen San’s side, and even the people on Ye Qing’s side were all astonished. Especially Li Lianshan, who jumped up and said, ”Damn, where are you going?”

Ye Qing smiled faintly, and waited for everyone to finally quiet down before he said with a light smile, ”I have many things to do. I have my own family, and they need my care. And there’s Zi Yu; I have no news about her whereabouts. I must find her. So, I have to leave Shenchuan City to finish my business here.”

”Ye brothers, we at Sha Men will definitely do our best to assist you in finding Miss Huangfu,” Cui Yu said. ”There’s no need for you to leave Shenchuan City. With the information so accessible now, as soon as there’s news about Miss Huangfu, we will hear about it right away. Leaving Shenchuan City might actually make the information less timely.”

”I have been in Shenchuan City too long, and there has been no news of Zi Yu. To be honest, I’m really worried,” Ye Qing said. ”Cui, I appreciate your kindness. But thinking about Zi Yu still being lost, I can’t find peace here. It would be better for me to go and look for her; I might find some results.”

Chen San frowned slightly and suddenly asked, ”Ye brothers, what do you mean by leaving Shenchuan City?”

”I will leave Shenchuan City as a free man!” Ye Qing looked at Chen San and said, ”All businesses here in Shenchuan City will be transferred to the name of the orphanage. All income will be directed to fund the orphanage. Everything I own in Shenchuan City will be given away, and from today, Shenchuan City will no longer have anything belonging to me.”

”Damn, Ye Zi, what are you talking about?” Li Lianshan stared wide-eyed, anxiously saying, ”We worked so hard to establish this territory, and you say just give it up?”

Cui Yu didn’t say a word, just stared at Chen San sitting opposite, while Chen San frowned tightly.

Li Lianshan didn’t understand what Ye Qing was thinking, but Cui Yu and Chen San were well aware. Ye Qing was leaving Shenchuan City for these brothers of his; he wanted them to avoid the impending chaos. Ye Qing’s decision was one of necessity—if he didn’t leave, his brothers and friends here in Shenchuan City might be drawn into this turmoil, with unknown casualties.

”Ye brothers, since you’ve decided, I support you!” Cui Yu slowly nodded, looking at Chen San opposite, and said, ”Ye brothers, you can rest assured. Even if you’re not in Shenchuan City, the orphanage you established will never be harmed by anyone with any ill intentions. We at Sha Men will be the first to defend it.”

Chen San also stood up and said loudly, ”Ye brothers, your brothers and friends in Shenchuan City have greatly helped me. I promise you, no matter who dares to harm any of your brothers, I, Chen San, will risk my life to pay them back!”

As Chen San spoke, he slammed his fist onto the table. The spot he chose was well-calculated, landing right in front of Aomuhan, who flinched in shock.

Seeing Chen San make that declaration, Cui Yu smiled. He could tell Chen San was deliberately targeting Aomuhan with his words.

”With you two saying this, I feel much more at ease!” Ye Qing laughed heartily and said, ”Alright, let’s not talk about sad things. Come, let’s drink!”

Li Lianshan stood next to Ye Qing, dumbfounded, looking at him. But Ye Qing didn’t offer any explanation, simply picked up his glass and drank with everyone.

The drinking went on until late into the night, and only then did everyone drunkenly disperse. Tonight’s gathering was essentially Ye Qing’s farewell party. Cui Yu and Chen San were somewhat emotional since they had good relationships with Ye Qing. Frankly, they both felt a twinge of regret at his departure. But they understood Ye Qing had no choice; given his strength, he couldn’t withstand the impending chaos here.

Li Lianshan had been frowning the entire time but didn’t keep questioning. He knew that Ye Qing must have his own reasons for doing things.

After sending everyone off, Li Lianshan finally sat down next to Ye Qing and said, ”Ye Zi, tell me, are you fooling them? Do you have some kind of plan? Are you preparing to make a turning move?”

Ye Qing, who had drunk quite a bit, looked up at Li Lianshan, smiled gently, shook his head slowly, and said, ”Li, I’m really going to leave Shenchuan City.”

”What do you mean?” Li Lianshan was even more puzzled and said, ”Why would you leave if nothing’s wrong? Shenchuan City’s great. Where are you going? Don’t tell me you’re just going to find Miss Huangfu. Even if so, was it necessary to explain everything so clearly?”