Urban Martial Saint

Ye Qing glanced at Luan Ping, slightly furrowing his brows, and wrote on a piece of paper: Do you have a way to make the Corpse Ghost Dragon fight us head-on?

Luan Ping: The Corpse Ghost Dragon doesn’t know the special aspects of your secret technique and sent me to Shenchuan City to gather information about this technique. He knows nothing about this technique, and it’s all based on what I tell him. If I describe its power as weak, do you think he would fight you head-on?

This statement struck a chord with everyone; what they lack now is an opportunity for a direct confrontation with the Corpse Ghost Dragon. If he keeps avoiding them, they have no way regardless of what they do. Luan Ping’s words resolved this issue for everyone. If the Corpse Ghost Dragon is willing to face them head-on, the hope of killing him would be much greater.

Ye Qing was silent for a moment and wrote: You’ve done so much for the Corpse Ghost Dragon; you’re his trusted subordinate, so how can we believe you?

Luan Ping shook his head and wrote: You’re wrong. I am not his trusted subordinate; the Corpse Ghost Dragon is someone destined not to have trusted aides. He trusts no one, and as for me, I am controlled by his Commonheart Worm. We are like livestock he rears and can be killed whenever he wants. We have no personal dignity by his side, let alone being a trusted aide!

Luan Ping’s words were tinged with bitterness, revealing his deep resentment towards the Corpse Ghost Dragon. After all, the Corpse Ghost Dragon never treated them like humans, manipulating them whenever he wished.

When Luan Ping first emerged, his skills were awe-inspiring and unmatched. Even the Great General Helian Tiehua would have been defeated if not for learning the unique skill of A Stone’s Throw Away. Otherwise, Luan Ping would still be undefeated today. However, after joining the Corpse Ghost Dragon, Luan Ping had his inner strength absorbed twice by him, barely maintaining the status of a peak master, hence his obvious hatred towards the beast.

At first, he followed the Corpse Ghost Dragon with the hope of finding an opportunity for immortality, believing that the Dragon, unmatched in the world, would certainly discover such an opportunity. He thought that by following the Dragon, he too could extend his life, hence why he admired the creature. But subsequent events proved that even if the Dragon found such a chance, he would never share it. Furthermore, following the Corpse Ghost Dragon means not knowing when he’d be killed, which is the most worrying aspect, as life and death are entirely beyond personal control.

Therefore, Luan Ping decided to resist the Corpse Ghost Dragon, wanting to seize the opportunity to break free from its control and hopefully live a bit longer. Following the beast, he had no expectation of how long he might survive.

Ye Qing and the three others finished reading the paper and exchanged glances, communicating their thoughts without saying a word.

Ye Qing continued writing: You say you’re willing to help us, but how can we trust you? Who knows if you’re sent by the Corpse Ghost Dragon to deceive us?

Luan Ping glanced at the text, smiled faintly, and wrote: I predicted you would have such doubts. Whether you trust me or not is irrelevant. What’s important is the secret technique you acquired; I don’t know its power, and hence can’t inform the Corpse Ghost Dragon about it. When I report to him, I’ll downplay the technique’s power, leading him to confront you. Whether you trust me or not, everything will be revealed after the battle!

Luan Ping’s words made Ye Qing nod slightly; it indeed aligned with his own thoughts. To be honest, Ye Qing was the most acquainted with the secret technique they obtained. Luan Ping’s ignorance of the technique’s power meant he couldn’t advise the Corpse Ghost Dragon on how to avoid its effects. During the battle, Ye Qing could absorb the power from the Six Ultimate Moves of Patriarch Bodhidharma and activate Buddha’s Left Hand, thus killing the Corpse Ghost Dragon. Since Luan Ping is unaware of Buddha’s Left Hand, neither would the Corpse Ghost Dragon, securing the beast’s certain demise!

Ye Qing picked up the pen and wrote: Since that’s the case, after killing the Corpse Ghost Dragon, we’ll naturally let you go. You need not worry, just go back and inform the Corpse Ghost Dragon to prepare for the battle.

Luan Ping slowly shook his head and wrote: Things aren’t that simple. The Corpse Ghost Dragon implanted the Commonheart Worm in me; if he dies, I likely won’t live long either. I came this time seeking an opportunity to survive. If you can help me eliminate the Commonheart Worm threat, I’m willing to help you deal with the Corpse Ghost Dragon!

Ye Qing was surprised upon seeing these words and wrote: We don’t know what the Commonheart Worm is, how can we help you eliminate its threat?

Luan Ping: Though you are unaware, Bai Li Xi and Ning Qianshu surely know. If they are willing to help remove the Commonheart Worm, then I can assist in your endeavors!

Ye Qing read this, pondered briefly, then slowly nodded and wrote: If they know, I’ll ask them to assist in removing the Commonheart Worm’s threat. But first, you must help us kill the Corpse Ghost Dragon!

Luan Ping chuckled softly and wrote: Certainly, as long as the Corpse Ghost Dragon lives, peace is unattainable for me. I’ll not only help you kill the Corpse Ghost Dragon, but I’ll also disclose the Nalan Family’s secrets. Nalan Jingwei harbors sinister intentions, and the Nalan Family has hidden much strength. Be cautious not to overlook these aspects. While slaying the Corpse Ghost Dragon is crucial, you must also be wary of Nalan Jingwei to prevent him from reaping the benefits.

Ye Qing nodded and wrote: We’ve been cautious of the Nalan Family and the Wanyan Family.

Luan Ping looked at Ye Qing, slowly shook his head, and wrote: You do not truly understand the real situation of the Nalan Family, which is why you are not fully vigilant. Let me tell you this, Nalan Jingwei also learned a secret technique left by Patriarch Bodhidharma. However, this secret technique has been hidden by him all along, and you all simply didn’t know. Otherwise, with his power, how could he compete with those who have learned Bodhidharma’s secret techniques?

Upon seeing this message, everyone turned pale. Nalan Jingwei had secretly learned Bodhidharma’s secret manual, something they were completely unaware of before. How deep had Nalan Jingwei hidden this secret, without revealing even the slightest clue?

Meanwhile, in Ye Qing’s heart, there was mostly shock. Wasn’t it said that Bodhidharma only left behind six secret moves? Nalan Jingwei also learned one, but which one did he learn?

Ye Qing currently knew of six moves: the Power of Dragon Elephant he learned in the Demon Hideout Cave, A Stone’s Throw Away learned by Great General Helian Tiehua, Crossing the River with a Reed learned by the Purple Robe Lama, Enlightenment Bodhi learned by the Bloody Monk, Karma Retribution by Shen Tianjun, and Endless Cycle learned by the masked elder. All six were learned by people on Ye Qing’s side. Combined, these six moves could activate Buddha’s Left Hand.

Now, with Luan Ping suddenly saying that Nalan Jingwei also learned a secret technique from Bodhidharma, it was astounding. Which one of the six moves did Nalan Jingwei actually learn?

After a slight hesitation, Ye Qing immediately wrote: Which secret move did he learn? Where did he learn it?

Luan Ping: I don’t know exactly where he learned it. But the name of this move seems to be Step by Step Golden Lotus, one of the secret techniques left by Bodhidharma!

Step by Step Golden Lotus!?

Ye Qing was once again shocked. Could it be that there is such a move among the secret techniques left by Bodhidharma? But they already knew of six moves. Now with Step by Step Golden Lotus, that makes seven. What’s going on? Is it that someone on our side didn’t learn one of Bodhidharma’s secret techniques, or is it that the move Nalan Jingwei learned isn’t one of Bodhidharma’s techniques?

Ye Qing was filled with doubt. He turned to the three beside him, who also showed complete astonishment, and no one knew what was going on. It must be said, the news Luan Ping provided was shocking and extremely useful. If they don’t figure out what the six secret techniques left by Bodhidharma actually are, and they realize something is wrong when confronting Corpse Ghost Dragon, they would be in trouble. If they can’t assemble the six ultimate moves, they won’t be able to activate Buddha’s Left Hand, and failing to kill Corpse Ghost Dragon wouldn’t be the worst of it; getting killed instead would be disastrous.

The reason why Luan Ping told Ye Qing and the others about the Nalan Family was primarily because Nalan Jingwei had abandoned him and fled, leaving Luan Ping feeling very cold and always wanting revenge on the Nalan Family. Hence, he collaborated with the Seven Steering Committees of the Hong Alliance, first to kill Corpse Ghost Dragon, and second to expose the power of the Nalan Family, hoping the Seven Rudders would deal with the Nalan Family.

He didn’t expect that after revealing Nalan Jingwei had learned a secret technique from Bodhidharma, everyone would be so shocked, which surprised him as well.

”What’s wrong? Is there something amiss?” Luan Ping wrote down this question and handed it to Ye Qing.

Ye Qing: Nothing, there are some things we need to discuss.

Luan Ping paused for a moment, then wrote: When will we confront Corpse Ghost Dragon?

Ye Qing thought for a moment, then wrote: First, reassure Corpse Ghost Dragon, tell him the power of our technique is not as strong as he imagined. As for the specific timing of the battle, we will arrange it based on the situation.

A look of disappointment flashed across Luan Ping’s face. He wanted Ye Qing and the others to quickly kill Corpse Ghost Dragon so he could escape from it sooner. Unexpectedly, Ye Qing and the others wanted to wait a while longer, forcing him to return once again to Corpse Ghost Dragon’s side and serve cautiously.

But since Ye Qing and his comrades wouldn’t act, Luan Ping had no choice. He could only nod slowly, take a deep look at everyone, and then leave the room through the door without hesitation.

Watching Luan Ping leave, the four within the room exchanged glances full of puzzlement in their eyes.

”It seems, we will definitely have to ask Shijia about this!” Shen Tianjun said, ”He is part of the Buddhist Sect, he should be the one who knows best about the secret techniques left by Bodhidharma!”