Urban Martial Saint

White light continuously entered Ye Qing’s body, akin to nutrients being absorbed, and Ye Qing completely absorbed it. However, only a majority remained in Ye Qing’s body, while a small portion, through Ye Qing’s hands, slowly infused into Fat Jiao’s body, making the whole scene appear extremely bizarre.

If Wuji were here watching, he would certainly recognize this white light as the Karmic Dao left here by Ancestor Chen Tuan. However, the Karmic Dao wasn’t completely acquired by Ye Qing, as even Fat Jiao obtained a portion, which could be considered a coincidence brought by fate.

Fat Jiao didn’t faint like Ye Qing did; it kept its big eyes open, gazing at Ye Qing with gratitude and astonishment. It was grateful for Ye Qing saving it, and astonished at how the white light also entered its own body.

In fact, when Ancestor Chen Tuan was comprehending the Dao here years ago, Fat Jiao was already on Mount Wendao. Back then, Ancestor Chen Tuan meditated alone in the deep mountains, with only Fat Jiao accompanying him, forming a harmonious relationship between them. Fat Jiao was the only one who understood the situation inside this cave the best.

Years ago, Ancestor Chen Tuan left some Karmic Dao in this cave and warned Fat Jiao not to enter the cave, or disaster would ensue. Fat Jiao knew everything about the cave, including the Karmic Dao. Hundreds of years had passed, and no one had entered this cave, so it regarded the Karmic Dao as its own. Although it couldn’t obtain it, it didn’t want others to get it either. Hence, when Ye Qing entered the Stone Chamber earlier, it was so anxious at the doorway.

Despite its anxiety, Fat Jiao didn’t dare to enter the Stone Chamber, remembering Ancestor Chen Tuan’s warning. Only when Ye Qing bowed three times and kowtowed nine times to the Stone Platform did it lose control and rush in to grab the Karmic Dao. Upon entering, it was immediately struck down by the Karmic Dao, thus affirming Ancestor Chen Tuan’s words that entering the Stone Chamber would indeed bring calamity.

Shrouded by the Karmic Dao, Fat Jiao thought it was doomed. The power of the Karmic Dao was fearsome, and despite Fat Jiao’s strength surpassing the Acme, it couldn’t break free, almost having its bones crushed by the pressure. Had Ye Qing not acted in time to absorb the Karmic Dao, Fat Jiao’s life might truly have ended there.

After being overwhelmed by the Karmic Dao, Fat Jiao realized it was out of its reach and abandoned the thought, only wanting to save its own life. Unexpectedly, after the Karmic Dao entered Ye Qing’s body, a part also transferred into its own, far beyond its expectations. Though just a Jiao, the integration of the Karmic Dao into its body brought an indescribable comfort. The previous pressure vanished, replaced by endless comfort.

Ye Qing was unaware of these matters. The moment his body touched the white light, he fainted. Not knowing how much time had passed, he finally awoke slowly, opening his eyes to find himself in utter darkness, only able to vaguely see the outlines around him.

Ye Qing reached out to soothe his somewhat dizzy head, the other hand supporting nearby, slowly sitting up. Just after sitting up, while rubbing his head, he suddenly felt a jolt because he realized the thing he was holding felt unexpectedly like flesh. Although cool to the touch, that fleshy feeling was clearly of a living being!

A brief silence followed by an immediate jump from Ye Qing, turning his head to look. Though the surroundings were dark, his eyes gradually adjusted, allowing him to see everything around. Behind him lay a round, extremely plump entity. As Ye Qing jumped, the entity wobbled its body and turned its head. Upon careful scrutiny, wasn’t it none other than Fat Jiao!

Seeing Fat Jiao, Ye Qing felt his hair stand on end, cold sweat trickling down his back. When did he faint, and how did he end up next to Fat Jiao? What on Earth had happened? Additionally, why hadn’t Fat Jiao eaten him?

Ye Qing couldn’t immediately recall these questions, his mind still hazy after just waking up. However, seeing Fat Jiao, his first thought was: This is the end!

Ye Qing still remembered the scene when Fat Jiao killed the Red-robed Archbishop. The Red-robed Archbishop was a Peak Master. Yet, after being smacked by Fat Jiao’s chubby little paw, his life ended instantly. Though Fat Jiao appeared chubby and cuddly, Ye Qing knew it was akin to a ferocious beast, likely as formidable as the Immortal Lord. Such a terrifying creature, if it wanted to kill him, it wouldn’t be difficult!

Now he found himself dangerously close to this beast, a perilous situation indeed, and Ye Qing’s apprehension was understandable. He cautiously remained vigilant of Fat Jiao while subtly surveying the surroundings for an escape route. No matter what, he couldn’t let himself be eaten by this Fat Jiao; dying like that would be too stifling!

But now, Ye Qing is in a stone chamber, surrounded entirely by stone walls, and the only exit is behind the fat Jiao. Moreover, the crucial point is that the fat Jiao’s body is so corpulent that it completely blocks the doorway there. Not to mention Ye Qing, even a small child wouldn’t be able to run out!

Seeing this situation, Ye Qing felt somewhat desperate. Under such circumstances, it’s utterly impossible for him to escape. He’s quite aware of the fat Jiao’s speed, which he simply cannot outrun. Could it be that he’s really doomed this time, to die in this stone chamber in such a suffocating manner?

Ye Qing watched the fat Jiao warily, and the fat Jiao was looking at Ye Qing too. However, its eyes held not a hint of wariness or anger, rather curiosity and friendliness as it observed Ye Qing. For some reason, its scales have disappeared, replaced by mounds of fat. When it had had those scales, they at least made it seem somewhat formidable. But now, with only fat remaining, it has completely become a plump creature. With all that flesh and its four pudgy paws, along with its blinking big eyes, this creature even appears somewhat cute.

However, as Ye Qing watched this fat Jiao, he couldn’t help but recall how it had previously swatted a peak master to death with a single swipe, making it impossible to associate this fat Jiao with something harmless. Yet, the friendly look in the fat Jiao’s eyes gave Ye Qing a slight sense of relief. At least its gaze suggested it had no enmity toward Ye Qing.

After a brief standoff with the fat Jiao, seeing Ye Qing standing motionless at a distance, it unexpectedly began to slowly move towards him. This startled Ye Qing, who instinctively wanted to retreat. But with the stone wall behind him, there was nowhere to back away. Watching the fat Jiao as it waddled over on its four plump paws, Ye Qing felt his heart fresh with panic, fearing it would suddenly extend those little paws to strike him.

However, the fat Jiao had no intention of attacking Ye Qing. It walked up to him, stared at him for a while, and surprisingly lowered its large head to nuzzle against Ye Qing’s arm, blinking its big black eyes as if throwing a bit of a tantrum.

Ye Qing never dreamed the fat Jiao would act in such a manner. Gazing at its glossy black eyes, he doubted whether he was seeing things. This fat Jiao, this world-class ferocious beast, is actually... actually being affectionate with him? Has the world gone mad? Is this an illusion? It must be an illusion!

Seeing Ye Qing remaining still, the fat Jiao again nuzzled him with its head, appearing quite friendly. Additionally, it tilted its head to look at Ye Qing, as if trying to curry favor with him, an extremely strange sight.

Watching the fat Jiao like this, Ye Qing instinctively extended his hand and hesitated, but still lightly petted the fat Jiao’s head. As he placed his hand on the fat Jiao’s head, his heart felt ready to leap out of his chest. He knew there would only be two outcomes from this: either he angered the fat Jiao, causing it to swipe him to death and then swallow him, or the fat Jiao indeed was being affectionate, and such stroking would make it even closer to him.

Ye Qing’s hand tentatively stroked the fat Jiao’s head twice; he was mostly focusing on the fat Jiao’s demeanor, trying to discern if it was angry or enjoying it. If it was angry, he would have to flee immediately. This process seemed like an eternity to him, his hand felt as heavy as Mount Tai, and every pore in his body was trembling.

Thankfully, after Ye Qing stroked the fat Jiao’s head twice, it didn’t get angry; instead, it closed its eyes with enjoyment and affectionately leaned its head against Ye Qing, seeming very close to him.

The fat Jiao’s head was immensely heavy, and as it leaned against Ye Qing, it directly pinned him against the wall. Still, Ye Qing couldn’t dwell on that now. Observing the fat Jiao’s posture, Ye Qing felt his heart on the brink of exploding, wanting nothing more than to shout out loud.

This fat Jiao is genuinely being affectionate with him!

Ye Qing couldn’t begin to describe his current emotions, the bliss of narrowly escaping death was already insignificant to him now. The most crucial point is the fat Jiao’s attitude toward him, something Ye Qing couldn’t have dreamt of!