Urban Martial Saint

That night, everyone gathered to drink and celebrate Ye Qing’s return.

The feud between the Seven Rudders of the Hong Alliance and the Twelve Green Halls has a long history, lasting for hundreds of years. It has always been a situation of fight to the death upon meeting. This time, with the alliance to fight the Corpse Ghost Dragon, various forces joined to resist the enemy, and after spending so much time together, they developed some camaraderie. However, now that the Corpse Ghost Dragon issue has been resolved, everything will return to its original state.

After a night of revelry, the next morning, Ding Lianshun Yin Xianzi and Ning Qianshu took leave of everyone and departed from Shenchuan City. Nalan Jingwei also did not linger in Shenchuan City and left for the Capital.

This time, Nalan Jingwei came to Shenchuan City to help everyone against the Corpse Ghost Dragon. People had told him before that past grievances could be set aside. However, everyone still harbored suspicions towards Nalan Jingwei, as he was too cunning, and with the Heaven Earth Man Three Gates about to open, no one could ensure he wouldn’t have any tricks up his sleeve.

After these people left, Shen Tianjun also did not linger in Shenchuan City. Along with the masked elder, he prepared to take the Shen Family back to the Shen Family Manor, as that was their true home.

Before Shen Tianjun left, Ye Qing specifically sought him out to inquire about Li Bing’en’s whereabouts. Li Bing’en is the grandson of Northern Fist King, Third Master Li, and is considered his only descendant. Ye Qing had previously taken him to the Shen Family Manor, where he stayed. However, when Ye Qing went to the Shen Family Manor last time to rescue the Shen people, he did not see Li Bing’en. Moreover, in the later tally of those killed from the Shen Family, Li Bing’en was not among them, leaving Ye Qing confused about where Li Bing’en could be.

Upon hearing Ye Qing’s question, Shen Tianjun exchanged a smile with the masked elder beside him. He gently patted Ye Qing on the shoulder and said, ”There’s no need to worry about Li Bing’en; you will see him again in the future.”

”Ah?” Ye Qing was quite surprised and asked curiously, ”But where is he now? He wasn’t killed by the Corpse Ghost Dragon, and he wasn’t among the people I rescued.”

”I know about all of this,” Shen Tianjun said. ”Actually, after you delivered him to the Shen Family Manor, I sent him to another place. He didn’t stay at the Shen Family Manor for long. You will see him again, and when you do, you’ll understand.”

Ye Qing wanted to ask more, but by then Shen Tianjun had already departed. The Shen Family members passed by, bidding farewell to Ye Qing. The last to leave was Shen Qingyi, her eyes red. Since the news of Ye Qing’s disappearance, she hadn’t stopped worrying. As much as Huangfu Ziyu worried, so did she. However, unlike Huangfu Ziyu, she couldn’t freely cry or desperately search for Ye Qing.

Seeing Shen Qingyi, Ye Qing’s heart also stirred somewhat. Nevertheless, this feeling wasn’t as intense as it had been. After everything that happened, his affection for Shen Qingyi was gradually transferring to Huangfu Ziyu.

Looking at the beautiful woman in front of him, Ye Qing didn’t know what to say. After a long silence, he finally squeezed out two words: ”Take care.”

Shen Qingyi’s tears silently welled up again as she nodded at Ye Qing and slowly followed the Shen Family onto the car. The windows were closed, obscuring the view inside the car from the outside. Yet, Ye Qing felt that Shen Qingyi’s gaze never left him.

”Sigh!” Watching the Shen’s vehicle leave, Ye Qing sighed with a sense of melancholy, then slowly turned back into the manor.

Wolf Monk was also standing in the manor. Seeing Ye Qing approach, he came forward and said, ”Ye brother, I’ll stay at my senior brother’s place for now. I will remain around Shenchuan City, so if you need anything, feel free to contact me, and I will come to help you immediately!”

Ye Qing nodded gratefully and said, ”Thank you, Master!”

”You saved my life. This is what I should do, no need for thanks,” Wolf Monk paused and continued, ”By the way, my senior brother asked me to tell you that helping you against the Corpse Ghost Dragon counts as a life. You saved seven people from Sha Men last time, and he has already repaid you two lives; he still owes you five!”

Ye Qing couldn’t help but feel in his heart that, although the Bloody Monk was depicted by many as a demon, through his interactions, Ye Qing realized that he was a man of clear principles. No wonder he could kill so many and still be considered a junior brother by Shijia. The Bloody Monk’s character was undoubtedly impeccable. Those he killed, or those killed by his subordinates, deserved their fate. Debts owed to him were collected to the penny, and he would return what he owed others double!

”Please convey to the Blood Robe Sect Leader that Ye Qing did not save many people from Sha Men. During that battle, it was Uncle Shen who finally stopped it, so he doesn’t owe Mr. Ye anything,” Ye Qing replied.

”I know my senior brother’s character the best. If he feels he owes you, then he owes you, and nothing anyone says can change that,” the Wolf Monk smiled, slowly clasped his hands, and said, ”By the way, my senior brother also asked me to tell you. If Broom Star can leave the sect, he hopes Broom Star can stay over at Sha Men again. I wonder if there’s any problem with that?”

”Of course, no problem!” Ye Qing nodded and smiled. The Blood Robe Monk and Broom Star really hit it off. Last time, Ye Qing just didn’t have a place to settle Broom Star, so he asked for a temporary care. Unexpectedly, the Blood Robe Monk paid much attention to Broom Star and personally requested Ye Qing to send him over. But this isn’t bad either. With the condition Broom Star is in, Ye Qing really doesn’t know how to care for him. Plus, he possesses the Buddha Heart; if he could become a high monk of the Buddhist Sect, that would indeed be a wonderful thing!

Talking about Broom Star, Ye Qing suddenly remembered. Since the last incident, Broom Star has been burned by the Purple Lotus Karma Fire and has been arranged in the secret chamber. Shijia had said not to worry, but Broom Star being enveloped by flames is hard not to be concerned about.

Due to the Corpse Ghost Dragon matter, the Broom Star’s situation has been set aside, and since Ye Qing returned, he hasn’t gone to see him yet. After sending everyone off, Ye Qing finally had some free time and hurried to the secret chamber in the backyard to check how Broom Star is doing.

Huangfu Ziyu had been following Ye Qing all along. The Sun Shooting Bow was packed in a long box, which she carried on her back. Her long figure coupled with this elongated wooden box, her hair falling at her waist, with flowing sleeves, looked somewhat like an ancient heroic female warrior. Paired with her stunning beauty, this scene was enough to make countless men dare not to look directly at her!

However, Huangfu Ziyu’s thoughts were always focused on Ye Qing. Because Ye Qing had just started being able to walk, she always held onto Ye Qing’s arm to prevent him from slipping. This clan leader of the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance had turned into a petite wife at Ye Qing’s side, putting all her heart into Ye Qing.

The two reached the secret chamber in the backyard, where there were two people guarding outside. Helian Tiehua also valued Broom Star greatly, appointing people here daily to guard against any unexpected situations.

The people of Seven Rudders of Hong Alliance now recognize Ye Qing. Seeing Ye Qing and Huangfu Ziyu approaching, they immediately opened the door to the secret chamber. As Ye Qing and Huangfu Ziyu entered, Ye Qing immediately felt waves of burning heat.

”Why is it so hot?” Ye Qing couldn’t help but wonder. He had been to this chamber several times before and it hadn’t been hot then. Actually, the Purple Lotus Karma Fire isn’t a real flame. It only burns when touched. Without contact, it wouldn’t feel hot. Yet this time upon entering, it was so hot Ye Qing wanted to step back.

”Not hot at all?” Huangfu Ziyu looked at Ye Qing, surprised, and said, ”Are you very hot?”

”How do you not feel hot?” Ye Qing looked at Huangfu Ziyu, as he almost struggled to stand while she seemed unaffected. It was so odd—both dressed similarly in thickness and standing in the same spot, yet only he felt hot while Huangfu Ziyu did not?

”Not hot at all.” Huangfu Ziyu walked two steps aside, puzzled, ”It’s not hot in here at all. Perhaps you’re dressed too warmly?”

”Impossible!” Ye Qing shook his head firmly, raising his hand, ”Dressing warmly may make one’s body hot, but my exposed hands and face are also very hot. Moreover, our clothing is similarly thick, and you have Inner Strength protecting your body. By logic, if it were hot, you’d feel it first.”

”Then what’s going on?” Huangfu Ziyu was even more bewildered. In such a place, the two of them had entirely different sensations—how strange!

Ye Qing was astonished too, recalling what An Shiping had said about the Purple Lotus Karma Fire. The Purple Lotus Karma Fire could burn all Karmic Power within the body; at that time, it continued burning on Corpse Ghost Dragon because of the Demonic Sect Power within it. The Karma Fire would burn that Demonic Power. Previously when Ye Qing entered, there wasn’t any special sensation, but this time, he suddenly felt intensely hot. Could it be related to the power inside him? Having consumed so much Devouring Demon Flower, there might be Demonic Sect Power within him too. Could the Purple Lotus Karma Fire be sensing this Demonic Power?

However, thinking back, when Ye Qing brought Broom Star last time, he was also enveloped in the Purple Lotus Karma Fire. Yet, Ye Qing hadn’t felt as hot then. Why so different this time? If merely due to Demonic Power, the sensation shouldn’t be so distinct!

While Ye Qing was puzzled, he suddenly felt the Buddha’s Relic in his right palm tremble slightly.