Urban Martial Saint

Zhou Chengtian stood to the side, completely unprepared for the fire to turn on him. From Huangfu Ziyu’s words, it was clear she intended to pin the incident with Huangfu Zilong on him.

”What... what does this have to do with me?” Zhou Chengtian nearly spat blood.

Helian Tiehua, despite his usual reticence, had governed the Meng District for many years and could immediately see what was happening. However, he knew that people from the Seven Families had always been looking for ways to bully the Helian and Chen Families. Thus, he said nothing, merely casting a glance at the Patriarch of the Zhou Family.

The Patriarch of the Zhou Family, being a shrewd man, naturally understood what was happening. But now, under everyone’s watchful eyes, what could he do? If he pointed out that Huangfu Zilong was faking it, it would certainly cause a round of entanglement. Now that the Sun Shooting Bow had appeared, they had to ascend the mountain quickly; he didn’t have time to get bogged down here. If things were delayed, even if people blamed the Huangfu Household, the Zhou Family wouldn’t escape criticism. Moreover, Helian Tiehua’s earlier glance at him clearly showed displeasure, which he was well aware of.

Therefore, the Patriarch of the Zhou Family didn’t mention Huangfu Zilong’s deception, just coldly looked at Zhou Chengtian and said in a deep voice, ”Chengtian, haven’t I told you? Seven Families together, we’re all our own people and must unite. We can’t have internal disagreements first. Besides, you’re so old, you’re arguing with Zilong, a child. Don’t you know better?”

”I...” Zhou Chengtian, scolded by the Patriarch, felt even more wronged. But just as he was about to explain, he was fiercely glared at by the Patriarch, and the words were swallowed back into his stomach. He wasn’t stupid; he understood that if he rebuffed the Patriarch here publicly, he could guess the outcome awaiting him. So, he could only swallow his anger, feeling even more frustrated inside.

After chastising Zhou Chengtian, the Patriarch of the Zhou Family turned to Huangfu Zilong and said, ”Zilong, how are you?”

”I’m... I’m fine...” Hearing the Patriarch of the Zhou Family reprimand Zhou Chengtian, Huangfu Zilong’s expression immediately improved, though he still pretended to be weak, he stood up and could obviously walk.

”Can you still climb the mountain?” the Patriarch of the Zhou Family asked.

”I’ll try my best.” Huangfu Zilong put on a look of pain and said, ”Don’t worry, everyone, for the Seven Families, even if I have to crawl, I will climb the mountain!”

Most people knew Huangfu Zilong was pretending, but who would point it out now? The Zhou Family members were extremely angry inside, but they couldn’t say anything. At this critical moment, if Huangfu Zilong really couldn’t go up the mountain, it would be troublesome.

”Since that’s the case, it looks like everyone is ready!” Helian Tiehua looked at everyone present and said loudly, ”Alright, let’s all ascend the mountain together. The specific plans will be announced by the heads of each family once we are on the mountain. No matter what happens, members of the Seven Families must support each other.”

”Uncle Helian!” At this moment, Bai Qingming suddenly spoke, ”It’s fine for us Seven Family members to climb the mountain, but what’s the deal with Miss Huangfu carrying this Ye Qing?”

With these words, everyone’s eyes turned to Huangfu Ziyu. Previously, people’s attention had been on Huangfu Zilong, only now noticing something was off with Huangfu Ziyu.

”Huangfu Ziyu, are you planning to carry Ye Qing up the mountain too?” Bai Wenhao immediately asked in a deep voice.

”Ziyu, leave Ye Qing here first, we are going up the mountain for serious business, how can we take him with us?” a senior counseled.

”That Ye fellow is not a member of our Seven Families, where are you planning to take him? Are you thinking of taking him into the Great Tomb? That’s our Seven Families’ place, how can outsiders enter?” Zhou Junhan shouted sternly.

With these words, everyone began criticizing. Helian Tiehua quickly stepped in to stop the crowd, looked at Huangfu Ziyu, and asked, ”Ziyu, are you really planning to take Ye Qing up the mountain?”

”Yes!” Huangfu Ziyu replied calmly, ”I can’t be at ease leaving him here alone.”

”This is the Seven Families’ estate, it’s heavily guarded, what are you worried about?” Zhou Junhan reasoned sternly.

Huangfu Ziyu glared coldly at Zhou Junhan and said in a firm voice, ”Hmph, the Seven Families’ estate is precisely the most unreliable place!”

Zhou Junhan was taken aback, suspecting that Huangfu Ziyu might have discovered his act of drugging Ye Qing. Thus, he didn’t dare to speak further, only pondering how Huangfu Ziyu had found out about it.

”Huangfu Ziyu, what do you mean by saying this?” Bai Wenhao asked in a deep voice, ”You think members of the Seven Families would harm a cripple? We’re all our own people, can’t you even trust your own?”

”What’s the point of saying so much nonsense!” Huangfu Ziyu retorted coldly, ”Either I carry him up the mountain, or I don’t go up; make your choice!”

”Hey, you brat, how are you talking!”

”Huangfu Ziyu, don’t think that just because you lack education, you can speak so arrogantly here!”

”So infuriating, doesn’t anyone teach this girl manners?”

”Even if she has no family, she must have a master, how does her master teach her?”

The crowd from the Seven Families started shouting in anger, and Huangfu Ziyu’s face turned cold. She said loudly, ”My master is the Southern Fist King Shen Tianjun, if you want to know how he taught me, go ask him yourself!”

As soon as she said this, everyone on the scene fell silent. Southern Fist King Shen Tianjun was one of the Five Unmatches of the World, who would dare to question him?

”Enough!” Helian Tiehua broke the silence, saying, ”Zi Yu, you can take him up the mountain, but you better take good care of him. The situation on the mountain is a bit complicated tonight, and our plans have changed. So, once you enter the Great Tomb, be extra careful!”

”General Helian, this...” Zhou Junhan wanted to speak, but Helian Tiehua directly interrupted him: ”Now, everyone, let’s set off for Dragon Burial Mountain!”

After saying this, Helian Tiehua led the heads of the Seven Families and left the manor first, and the people of the Seven Families also hurried into their cars, heading towards Dragon Burial Mountain.

Actually, most members of the Seven Families don’t even know where exactly the Great Tomb is on Dragon Burial Mountain. Only the heads of the Seven Families and major managers like Helian Tiehua from the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance know the specific location. As they headed up the mountain, everyone felt very excited. Because they knew clearly that tonight, there would definitely be one person among the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance who would become a peak master. Everyone was hopeful; everyone wanted to become that peak master admired by the world!

The current Family Head of the Huangfu Household is the Right Protector, who had been discussing going up the mountain with the heads of the Seven Families and finally returned to the family, sitting with a few of his nephews and nieces. He was already aware of Ye Qing’s matters, and seeing Huangfu Ziyu carrying Ye Qing up the mountain, he couldn’t help but feel worried.

”Zi Yu, taking Ye Qing up the mountain like this isn’t quite appropriate!” The Right Protector sighed, speaking quietly, ”The situation on Dragon Burial Mountain tonight will be particularly complicated. Not only will we enter the Great Tomb, but many other forces will also enter. Among them are the Bloody Monk’s Sha Men, Prince Nalan’s men, and those from Ning Qianshu’s side. Once inside the Great Tomb, even the members of the Seven Families will find it hard to protect themselves, let alone others. Even with our strengths, we can hardly protect ourselves, and you’re bringing him along. If a fight breaks out, it will be dangerous!”

”Uncle, don’t worry.” Huangfu Ziyu said calmly, ”I’m just bringing him up the mountain, not planning to risk my life.”

”Not risking your life, then... how do you intend to seize the Sun Shooting Bow?” The Right Protector asked urgently.

”I’m not planning to seize the Sun Shooting Bow!” Huangfu Ziyu glanced at the Right Protector, saying, ”Uncle, back then, the Seven-Star Ancient Sword in our Huangfu Household brought about our downfall. Now, if we seize the Sun Shooting Bow, I’m afraid the Huangfu Household will be completely wiped out because of it!”

”If you don’t seize the Sun Shooting Bow, what meaning is there for the Huangfu Household to continue?” The Right Protector said solemnly, ”Don’t forget, the Huangfu Family was once as glorious as the Xihang Shen Family. What about now? Anyone can step on us. The people of the Seven Families can humiliate us because we are not strong enough! Zi Yu, to survive in this world, strength represents everything!”

Huangfu Ziyu sighed softly and did not respond to the Right Protector, only gently reaching out to embrace Ye Qing.

Seeing Huangfu Ziyu like this, the Right Protector couldn’t help but feel frustrated. He sighed and said, ”Zi Yu, if Ye Qing really becomes a useless person, I think... you’d better let go early. You are a girl; you can’t protect him your whole life, can you? A man living off a woman, what is that?”

”Uncle, I know what I’m doing.” Huangfu Ziyu replied.

The Right Protector sighed regretfully, knowing that he couldn’t persuade Huangfu Ziyu because of her character. However, he was unwilling in his heart; how could such a Ye Qing be worthy of Huangfu Ziyu?

The road to Dragon Burial Mountain was very rugged, and the convoy did not stop at the foot of the mountain but drove directly to the outside of a big rock at the northeast corner.

At this time, dozens of people were gathered outside the big rock. Seeing the convoy coming, those people immediately retreated to the side of the big rock. Among them, a few people took out some thing resembling signal devices and operated them next to the big rock. With the signal fluctuations from those devices, suddenly a subtle sound came from within the big rock. Then, the large rock, about ten meters high, gradually moved away, revealing a dark cave.

In the center of the cave was a wide road.