Urban Martial Saint

Seeing these four large characters, Handsome Fatty Wang instantly got angry, pointing at the stone wall and cursing: ”Damn it, what does ’Grave-Digging Not Allowed’ mean? Is this occupational discrimination? Three hundred and sixty trades, each can produce a master, so why can’t we tomb robbers enter?”

Nine-Fingers Wu Yong also widened his eyes, staring at the stone wall for quite some time, his brows furrowing tightly. Grave-Digging Not Allowed; both he and Handsome Fatty Wang have been tomb robbers for many years, so they definitely can’t go in. What to do now, just watch as Ye Qing goes all the way by himself?

Ye Qing didn’t seem too concerned about this ’Grave-Digging Not Allowed’ situation. You must know, in ancient people’s understanding, digging up someone’s ancestral grave was a matter of life and death, an extremely serious and insulting action, and also a major taboo of the Buddhist Sect. Not allowing entrance through this side path is also normal.

”In that case, I’ll go the rest of the way alone.” Ye Qing looked at the two and said, ”The two of you, exit from this path and wait for me outside.”

”Can you manage alone?” Handsome Fatty Wang asked.

”The map is in my hand; how can I not manage?” Ye Qing shook the map in his hand, looking confident and assured.

Handsome Fatty Wang said: ”I’m not talking about the route; I mean, what if these paths also block your way? Haven’t you noticed? Each path is a checkpoint, and people with questionable morals might not be able to enter.”

Ye Qing looked annoyed and said: ”Are you saying my morals are lacking?”

Handsome Fatty Wang said: ”I didn’t say your morals are lacking, but you have killed quite a few people, and if any path suddenly becomes ’Killing Not Allowed,’ what will you do?”

”This...” Ye Qing was taken aback; Handsome Fatty Wang did make a point. Not to mention, Ye Qing had taken out many criminals while serving on the border. Later, in Shenchuan City, such incidents were numerous, and if he couldn’t get through, how could he face it? Everyone in Shenchuan City had pinned their hopes on him, and if he couldn’t get through, wouldn’t he be letting everyone down?

”I say, this secret chamber is purely a trick.” Handsome Fatty Wang said: ”Layer by layer screening, even the slightest mistake is not allowed. Nobody is perfect; even a virtuous monk might not get through. Living a lifetime, who hasn’t had a past? This secret chamber, I think, can only find a three to five-year-old child to get to the end.”

Ye Qing was silent for a while, shook his head, and said: ”No matter what, since we’ve reached here, there’s no reason to retreat. You two go ahead, I’ll keep moving forward. If I really can’t get through, then it is fate!”

”Alright then.” Handsome Fatty Wang shrugged, turned, and looked at Nine-Fingers Wu Yong, saying: ”What are you staring at? You can’t get in either. It’s not just Fat Lord who can’t get in. Let’s go, how long are you planning to stand here?”

A hint of insidiousness flashed in Nine-Fingers Wu Yong’s eyes. He nodded slowly, turned to Ye Qing, and said: ”Mr. Ye, take care of yourself.”

”Okay!” Ye Qing smiled faintly, and just as Nine-Fingers Wu Yong turned around, Ye Qing suddenly sidestepped, instantly reaching Nine-Fingers Wu Yong’s side. Immediately, his right hand formed a claw, directly grabbing at Nine-Fingers Wu Yong’s head, with a powerful force that flapped Nine-Fingers Wu Yong’s clothes. Without a doubt, this grab, if executed, could likely kill Nine-Fingers Wu Yong in one blow!

Ye Qing’s sudden attack left Handsome Fatty Wang stunned. Before he had time to react, Nine-Fingers Wu Yong had already taken a step forward, quickly dodging Ye Qing’s move. The speed at which Nine-Fingers Wu Yong dashed forward was also quite fast, unlike his previous aged appearance, more like a martial arts master, even dodging Ye Qing’s strike under such circumstances!

”Ha, you finally couldn’t hold back?” Ye Qing sneered, chasing after without a word, and attacked with both palms, striking Nine-Fingers Wu Yong from two directions.

Nine-Fingers Wu Yong’s face turned cold. Facing Ye Qing’s attack, he found it too late to run and could only turn back to confront Ye Qing. The two exchanged palm strikes for a dozen moves, and Nine-Fingers Wu Yong didn’t fall behind at all, proving his strength was also considerable. Even among top-level masters, he was quite formidable.

”Wu Lao Jiu, you actually know martial arts?” Handsome Fatty Wang was even more shocked, saying: ”How did I not know before?”

”Not only does he know martial arts, but his skills are strong!” Ye Qing said sternly, his hands not slowing down in the slightest, continuing to strike powerfully, giving Nine-Fingers Wu Yong no chance to flee, forcing him to confront Ye Qing face to face. However, despite his powerful skills, compared to Ye Qing, there was a fairly significant gap. After a while of sparring, Nine-Fingers Wu Yong was at a disadvantage, only able to defend with no chance of counterattacking.

”This old bastard really hid his skills!” Handsome Fatty Wang cursed, saying: ”I always thought you were up to no good, no wonder you have been living so comfortably, turns out you have such strong skills!”

Nine-Fingers Wu Yong completely ignored Handsome Fatty Wang, gritting his teeth and looking at Ye Qing, saying solemnly: ”How did you know I knew martial arts?”

Ye Qing said: ”I didn’t know.”

”Then why did you suddenly attack me?” Nine-Fingers Wu Yong was even more furious.

”I didn’t know you knew martial arts, but I knew that either there is a top-level master on your side or you’re connected to the Wanyan Family. Otherwise, you couldn’t own so much property on Wanyan’s territory, and the Wanyan Family never troubled you.” Ye Qing said coldly: ”With your nature, even though I made you take poison, you’re still harboring ill will and wouldn’t genuinely help me. If I’m not mistaken, the reason you came with me to this tomb is also because you want what’s inside, right?”

Nine-Fingers Wu Yong kept silent, as Ye Qing struck at the heart of his desires. Indeed, he sought the treasure within, something long coveted by the Wanyan Family left by Patriarch Bodhidharma.

”But you wouldn’t trust just yourself to come here, so I can conclude that either there’s a master among your companions or you yourself are the master.” Ye Qing continued: ”Now that you can’t enter the next path, surely you’re very unwilling. But you won’t stop me from going in because you want what’s inside. However, you plan to find another way to seize what’s inside, and your method is to kidnap Fat Wang and use him to threaten me, isn’t it?”

Nine-Fingers Wu Yong’s expression changed, as he hadn’t expected Ye Qing to predict correctly. Indeed, he had already planned that, if he wasn’t a match for Ye Qing, he would capture Handsome Fatty Wang to threaten Ye Qing. Unexpectedly, Ye Qing had guessed his thoughts and stopped him right there.

”Damn, is he telling the truth?” Handsome Fatty Wang’s eyes widened, looking at Nine-Fingers Wu Yong and cursing: ”Wu Lao Jiu, you old turtle, Fat Lord and you were friends, and you were planning to take me hostage? Damn you, you bastard, you’ll die a terrible death!”

Nine-Fingers Wu Yong was exposed and cursed by Handsome Fatty Wang, feeling even more angry. He gritted his teeth, saying: ”People say Ye Qing is unmatched in schemes; today’s encounter proves it. Ye, consider yourself impressive. But so what? Without me, you wouldn’t have come to this place either. Are you now intending to bite the hand that feeds you?”

”Make yourself clear; it’s not that I’m biting the hand that feeds me, but you want Patriarch Bodhidharma’s Secret Technique, which is why you led me here.” Ye Qing paused, coldly looking at Nine-Fingers Wu Yong, saying: ”Moreover, I noticed your inner strength resembles Prince Wan Yan’s. Seems like you’re also from the Wanyan Family.”

”You...” Nine-Fingers Wu Yong’s face turned pale; this was his greatest secret, unexpectedly seen through by Ye Qing.

”How did you figure that out?” Nine-Fingers Wu Yong gritted his teeth, saying: ”I... I’ve learned many other sects’ martial arts, and I’ve tried to dilute the Wanyan techniques as much as possible. As for inner strength, I’ve changed it a lot. How could you see through?”

”I didn’t see through.” Ye Qing smiled lightly, saying: ”I just mentioned it casually to deceive you unexpectedly, and you candidly confirmed it. Now, I’m really certain you’re indeed from the Wanyan Family!”

Nine-Fingers Wu Yong never imagined that Ye Qing’s initial claim was merely a bluff, and he had inadvertently exposed himself. Now, the fact that he’s a Wanyan family member couldn’t be hidden. After the Sun Shooting Bow incident in Humeng City, the Wanyan Family had become a target, with even the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance planning to eliminate them. At this point, if his identity as a Wanyan family member was revealed, he’d have nowhere to hide in the world.

”You, Ye, you’re despicable!” Nine-Fingers Wu Yong glared at Ye Qing with venomous intent, eager to kill him. But unfortunately, his capabilities fell short, nowhere near Ye Qing’s level.

”All’s fair in war; don’t you understand that?” Ye Qing chuckled, spotting an opening in Nine-Fingers Wu Yong’s defense, suddenly charging in. His right hand thrust forward, delivering a heavy palm strike to Nine-Fingers Wu Yong’s chest, sending him flying backwards.

Nine-Fingers Wu Yong collided with the rear stone wall, coughing up a mouthful of blood, collapsing in a heap, unable even to stand.

”Wu Lao Jiu, you bastard, you wanted to trick me? I’ll kill you!” Handsome Fatty Wang cursed, ready to rush over and hit Nine-Fingers Wu Yong, but Ye Qing stopped him.