Urban Martial Saint

The night was cool and clear, and the Shen Family Manor was unusually bustling. In contrast, the area outside the manor was desolate.

In the midst of this desolation, Ye Qing walked alone through the woods outside the Shen Family Manor, appearing particularly solitary. He chose to leave the manor at night to avoid drawing attention and to evade those who wanted to harm him.

But even though he had left the Shen Family Manor, his heart was still tied to that place. He had chosen not to see Shen Qingyi this time because he dared not continue the entanglement. He could not marry Shen Qingyi, and she had to marry someone else. The two of them together would lead to nothing. But the key issue was that not seeing her didn’t mean he wouldn’t miss her; on the contrary, the farther he walked, the heavier the longing in his heart became.

Standing in the forest quietly watching the brightly lit Shen Family Manor below, Ye Qing did not know how long he had stayed there. He should have already left, but he couldn’t bear to part. He knew that once he left this time, he and Shen Qingyi would be forever separated, and she would eventually become another man’s wife, severing all ties between them.

”Since you’re reluctant, why not go find her?”

Suddenly, a voice came from the side, startling Ye Qing. He chose to leave the Shen Family Manor at night precisely to avoid people, and who would have thought there would be someone in the woods at this hour? More crucially, Ye Qing hadn’t noticed when this person appeared beside him, indicating the stranger’s formidable strength!

Ye Qing quickly turned his head to see a man standing beneath a nearby tree, uncertain of how long he’d been there. The man had a somewhat sinister demeanor, with only one eye; the other was covered by a patch. Standing in the darkness, his presence exuded an indescribable gloominess.

Ye Qing had never seen this man before, little knowing that he was the One-Eyed Man who had been protecting Lu Zian all along. He had sent Lu Zian back to Tai Island and had followed Ye Qing all the way to the vicinity of the Shen Family Manor. However, he hadn’t ventured too close to the manor, as it was currently swarming with experts, and he didn’t want to draw them out.

Once he saw Ye Qing leaving the Shen Family Manor, he had followed him, waiting nearby for some time. Seeing that no one was following Ye Qing, he finally emerged; truly, he was a cautious person.

”Who are you?” Ye Qing asked in a deep voice, fully alert. Given the current situation at the Shen Family Manor, anyone who could be here must be an absolute expert. Without a doubt, this One-Eyed Man was certainly an expert, and Ye Qing was definitely no match for him.

”What are you afraid of?” the one-eyed man said with a faint smile, walking out leisurely. ”I’m here to help you, not to harm you. No need to be so urgent.”

Hearing this, Ye Qing became even more wary. He had handled three of the Seven Keys of the Heaven Earth Man Three Gates, and he still carried the Gold Silk Armor; surely, many people were watching him from the shadows. Now, with this man suddenly appearing, Ye Qing certainly couldn’t consider him a friend.

”I don’t need any help from you!” Ye Qing said in a deep voice. ”I’m sorry, but I have something urgent to attend to. I’ll be leaving now.”

”No need to be in such a rush.” The one-eyed man stepped in front of Ye Qing with a grin. ”I haven’t even said what I wanted to. How do you know you don’t need my help?”

Seeing the one-eyed man’s demeanor, Ye Qing became even more certain of his ill intent. He quickly stepped back, saying, ”I’m fine, I really don’t need any assistance.”

”Whether you need help or not, at least hear me out on what exactly I want to help you with.” The one-eyed man chuckled. ”Boy, do you fancy Shen Tianjun’s granddaughter?”

Hearing these words, Ye Qing’s brows immediately furrowed. That this one-eyed man dared to directly call Shen Tianjun’s name showed he was definitely of the same generation or perhaps an adversary of Shen Tianjun. Either way, it was not a good thing for Ye Qing.

”I already have a fiancée,” Ye Qing replied in a deep voice. ”Miss Shen will surely find an excellent husband. I’m happy for her!”

”It’s just the two of us here; is there any point in saying all that?” the one-eyed man chuckled. ”You’ve been staring straight at the Shen Family Manor for over twenty minutes. What is it there that makes you so reluctant to leave?”

Feeling slightly embarrassed, Ye Qing quickly said, ”This... it’s my matter; it has nothing to do with you.”

”It’s not related to me, but I just happen to like meddling in other people’s business, especially when it comes to bringing couples together.” The one-eyed man smiled. ”Since you like Shen Tianjun’s granddaughter so much, tell you what, I’ll do you a favor and make you the grandson-in-law of Shen Tianjun. How about it?”

”What do you intend to do?” Ye Qing’s eyes widened as he asked in a deep voice. ”As I said, I have a fiancée. It’s impossible between me and Miss Shen. This matter is none of your concern. Sorry, I have important business to attend to, so I’ll be leaving now!”

After finishing, Ye Qing turned to leave, unwilling to linger a moment longer with the one-eyed man. However, the one-eyed man didn’t let him go, stepping in front of him again with a smile. ”How does having a fiancée matter? Since she’s just a fiancée, it means you’re still free, doesn’t it? You can do as you please. Anyway, even if you’re married, you can still get a divorce. The most important thing in life is to be with the person you love, isn’t it? If you leave like this, won’t you regret it in the future when you think of Miss Shen? Won’t you regret giving up on her?”

The one-eyed man’s words struck a chord in Ye Qing’s heart. Indeed, would he regret this decision in the future? Although he had decided to be with Huangfu Ziyu, he was more inclined towards Shen Qingyi. Would he live his entire life like this?

Seeing Ye Qing deep in thought, the one-eyed man smiled again and said, ”People are strange creatures. They don’t treasure what they have until they lose it and start regretting it. You’re like that now. At this moment, you still have a chance, but if you let it go, you’ll surely regret it in the future. Young man, listen to me, you won’t go wrong!”

Ye Qing remained silent for a while, took a deep breath, and resolutely shook his head, saying in a deep voice, ”Regardless of regret, I’ve decided to marry my fiancée. As for Miss Shen, she’ll definitely find someone better than me and live a happier life!”

The one-eyed man had thought he already persuaded Ye Qing but didn’t expect Ye Qing to say such a thing, causing him to frown immediately.

”Stubborn!” the one-eyed man muttered under his breath. Seeing Ye Qing about to leave, he quickly chased after him, saying, ”You can’t just leave like this. You...”

”What exactly do you want?” Ye Qing turned to look at him coldly and asked in a deep voice. ”You and I are strangers, yet you insist on involving yourself in my matters. Don’t you feel you’re overstepping?”

The one-eyed man slightly furrowed his brows and said, ”I’m doing this for your own good, young man. I think you and Miss Shen would make a perfect match!”

”I know best who I should be with. Sorry, I’m leaving now!” Ye Qing turned and walked away, the one-eyed man blocking him again. Ye Qing didn’t pause and walked around him.

The one-eyed man’s face darkened, and he suddenly reached out, grabbing Ye Qing’s shoulder. Ye Qing had been on guard, and when the one-eyed man caught him, he reflexively caught the man’s wrist, trying to twist it forcefully. However, to his surprise, the one-eyed man’s wrist felt like reinforced steel; even Ye Qing’s strength couldn’t budge it.

Ye Qing was taken aback. He knew the one-eyed man was powerful, but he hadn’t expected him to be so strong. Just from this encounter, he could tell that the one-eyed man’s strength was not below that of Arrogant Unusual Beiwuchan or the Northern Martial Chan Wanyan King. Facing the one-eyed man, Ye Qing’s power was completely insufficient.

Unable to twist the one-eyed man’s arm away, Ye Qing found himself pressed down onto his knees by the immense force the one-eyed man exerted on his shoulder.

Ye Qing was shocked, knowing he was no match for the one-eyed man. He immediately opened his mouth to call out for the people from the Shen Family Manor. However, the one-eyed man was prepared. Seeing Ye Qing about to shout, he swiftly seized Ye Qing’s throat, making it difficult for him to breathe, let alone let out a cry.

”Boy, I tried to talk to you nicely, but you wouldn’t listen. You just had to force me to use my hands, didn’t you?” the one-eyed man sighed, grabbed Ye Qing’s jaw, and twisted it slightly, dislocating it. Now, Ye Qing couldn’t even make a sound, let alone call for help.

Ye Qing glared at the one-eyed man, his mouth agape but unable to utter a word, only letting out low, angry grunts from his throat.

”No need to be so agitated. I promised to help you, so I will.” The one-eyed man smiled and said, ”Although that old guy Shen Tianjun organized this martial arts challenge for suitors, becoming his grandson-in-law is not difficult at all. With my help, you will definitely become the son-in-law of Shen Family Manor!”

Hearing this, Ye Qing became even more anxious, struggling consistently. However, his strength compared to the one-eyed man was too insignificant; no matter how he fought, he couldn’t break free.

”What? Curious about how to become his grandson-in-law?” the one-eyed man laughed. ”It’s actually quite simple. Haven’t you heard of the saying, ’Cooked rice can’t be undone?’ Isn’t this kind of relationship in vogue now? Just cook the situation, and everything will work out. I’ll send you to spend some quality time with Shen Qingyi, and let the Shen Family know about you two. Then you guess, will you become the Shen family’s son-in-law? Come on, there’s no need to thank me so gratefully or ask for my name. Just call me Lei Feng.”