Urban Martial Saint

Bai Yonghui and Zhou Haoyang had both already heard from their family members about Ye Qing and Huangfu Ziyu. However, according to their family’s version, Ye Qing and Huangfu Ziyu were seen as a shameless adulterous pair****. So, when they heard Bai Li Xi’s words, Zhou Haoyang’s first reaction wasn’t shock about the relationship between Bai Li Xi and Ye Qing but rather increased anger.

While Bai Yonghui was still contemplating, Zhou Haoyang angrily shouted, ”Bai Li Xi, don’t you dare spout nonsense; our Seven Rudders of the Hong Alliance and the Seven Great Families will never agree to such an adulterous matter. That fellow Ye holds a deep grudge against the Seven Great Families, and even if Huangfu Ziyu is shameless herself, as a member of our Seven Great Families, she can never side with Ye!”

Upon hearing this, Bai Yonghui’s heart sank instantly. This fool Zhou Haoyang, already poisoned like that, is still spouting nonsense here; isn’t he just asking for trouble?

Bai Li Xi kicked Zhou Haoyang and said, ”You undying old fool, shut up. I’m sparing your life because of the face of the Seven Rudders. Believe it or not, I’ll be the first to poison you mute!”

”Bai Li Xi, how dare you treat me like this!” Zhou Haoyang roared in fury, ”Remember this clearly, this is the territory of our Seven Rudders of the Hong Alliance. Who do you think provides for your food, shelter, and protection?”

”Oh, are you trying to scare me?” Bai Li Xi widened his eyes in response, ”Let me tell you straight, this Seven Rudders, I’m just fed up with this place. You say I eat your food, use your things, fine, I’ll leave in a while and never step into your Seven Rudders again!”

Hearing this, Bai Yonghui turned pale with fright. He cursed internally at Zhou Haoyang for his reckless words earlier, which almost drove Bai Li Xi away. If Bai Li Xi truly left the Seven Rudders, it would be disastrous. If word got out that it was the two of them who drove Bai Li Xi away, they would forever be sinners in the eyes of the Seven Rudders. Even if Bai Yonghui didn’t directly drive him away, being present makes him complicit.

”Mr. Bai Li, please don’t be upset, Elder Zhou was just too agitated and spoke without thinking.” Bai Yonghui hurriedly apologized to Bai Li Xi, ”It’s our honor to have you stay at our Seven Rudders, and anyone who dares to disrespect you, I, Bai Yonghui, will be the first not to forgive them!”

Bai Yonghui’s words were intended to appease Bai Li Xi, so they came across a bit boldly. However, knowing who Bai Li Xi is, someone who can live with Old Wang Ba, speaks volumes about his character. As soon as Bai Li Xi heard this, he slammed the table and said, ”You say whoever disrespects, you’ll be the first not to forgive, right? Now, look at this old man Zhou, he seems disrespectful to me, how do you plan to handle it?”

Bai Yonghui found himself in an awkward position; how could he handle it? He is an Elder of the Seven Great Families, and Zhou Haoyang is also an Elder, so he can’t do anything to Zhou Haoyang. His earlier words were just to placate Bai Li Xi, not expecting him to push the issue, making it even more awkward.

”Mr. Bai Li, please forgive any offense Elder Zhou may have caused.” Bai Yonghui cupped his hands towards Bai Li Xi and said, ”How about this, you cure Elder Zhou’s poison first, and I’ll take him back to rest. After today’s matters are settled, we will personally apologize to you; what do you think?”

”I’m a person who deals strictly with matters at hand. Whatever it is, I like to resolve face-to-face!” Bai Li Xi waved his hand and said, ”If you want to leave, I won’t stop you. However, I will not lift the poison on him!”

Having said that, Bai Li Xi turned again and looked at Old Wang Ba, saying, ”Remember, if I take two steps back, you said you would take two steps back too!”

”Who said anything like that? No backing down!”

”Hey, you have no integrity at all? We clearly agreed on it just now!”

”Are you daydreaming? When did I agree to anything with you?”

”...”

Bai Li Xi and Old Wang Ba started arguing again, as if completely unaware of Zhou Haoyang, who was on the ground foaming at the mouth behind them. Bai Yonghui felt very awkward, as it was clear Bai Li Xi would not cure Zhou Haoyang’s poison. Moreover, he understood Bai Li Xi’s implied meaning. Bai Li Xi had made it clear that he was only giving face to Ye Qing, showing respect to him, not to anyone else. Essentially, Bai Li Xi was giving the opportunity to Ye Qing. It seemed only by bringing Ye Qing to Bai Li Xi that he would cure Zhou Haoyang’s poison. In essence, Bai Li Xi just wanted them to ask Ye Qing for help!

But after what had just happened, how could they still go ask Ye Qing for help?

Bai Yonghui stood in place for a while, opening his mouth several times as if he wanted to speak, but in the end, he didn’t say anything. He could see that Bai Li Xi wouldn’t give these peak masters any face; his words would be pointless and wouldn’t make a difference. On the contrary, if he talked too much and ended up provoking Bai Li Xi’s anger, getting himself poisoned too, that would truly be a loss. Since he wasn’t poisoned himself, he should avoid crossing Bai Li Xi and take Zhou Haoyang away first.

Bai Yonghui signaled to the two men beside him to carry Zhou Haoyang away. He then cupped his hands towards Bai Li Xi once more and said, ”Mr. Bai Li, we will take our leave now. Regarding this matter, I will surely give Mr. Bai Li a satisfactory answer!”

Bai Li Xi didn’t even turn his head, still locked in a dispute with Old Wang Ba over a chess mistake, as if he hadn’t heard Bai Yonghui’s words. In fact, Bai Li Xi absolutely heard him, but he simply didn’t give Bai Yonghui any face.

Bai Yonghui felt quite awkward, but he was well aware that the Sai Hua Tuo before him was absolutely someone he couldn’t afford to offend. People like Bai Li Xi, once they stepped out of the Seven Steering Committees of the Hong Alliance, countless forces across the world would go to any lengths to invite him to be an honored guest. There was no choice; it was the doctors who truly held life and death in their hands!

Therefore, Bai Yonghui respectfully cupped his hands towards Bai Li Xi once more and then turned to leave. As he turned away, his expression became extremely unpleasant. However, he certainly wouldn’t let Bai Li Xi see that expression.

In truth, what Bai Yonghui hated most now was Zhou Haoyang. Why did this Old Bastard have to provoke Huangfu Zilong for no reason? Now, not only did he get beaten in front of so many people, but he also offended this Divine Doctor, Bai Li Xi. It turned out to be a no-win situation, losing face as well; this was truly suffocating.

Zhou Haoyang was carried out of the courtyard, and foam continued to froth from his mouth. His injuries seemed to have worsened further; he barely managed to lift his head and looked at Bai Yonghui beside him, saying, ”Elder Bai, s-save me…”

This guy, after being scolded by Bai Li Xi earlier, had originally wanted to argue back. But his injuries flared up, the poison intensified, leaving him unable to speak. Hearing Bai Li Xi had no plans to detoxify him left him deeply anxious, only hoping Bai Yonghui would hold Bai Li Xi down to force him to detoxify. Unexpectedly, Bai Yonghui not only didn’t hold Bai Li Xi down but carried him out instead, which worried him greatly. If this poison isn’t undone, wouldn’t his life be ruined?

”I want to save you, but do I have that capability?” Bai Yonghui looked angrily at Zhou Haoyang, and said, ”I already told you not to offend Bai Li Xi; he’s a Divine Doctor. Not only can he save lives, but he can also kill. If he throws some poison our way, both of us would suffer. Yet you didn’t listen; now what will you do?”

Zhou Haoyang was still unwilling to give up and said, ”You... you’re less injured than I am, you can... you can hold him down!”

Bai Yonghui almost exploded in anger; you ****** get poisoned when you go over there, yet you’re asking me to go seek death. Zhou Haoyang’s idea was too damn selfish!

”Do you think I can hold him down?” Bai Yonghui said, ”If I dare to make a move, I’d probably end up like you, lying on the ground right now. Old Zhou, use your head; think about it—what kind of person is Bai Li Xi? If he really throws that poison our way, even if I’m less injured, even if I’m not injured, I couldn’t stop it!”

Zhou Haoyang was unwilling, but had to admit it was the truth. He barely held onto a breath and said, ”Then… what do we do now?”

”What else can we do? Haven’t you understood yet? They’re trying to make us ask Ye Qing for help!” Bai Yonghui said in a deep voice, ”In this situation, if Ye Qing doesn’t intervene, I suspect you won’t get this poison cured!”

”Ah?” Zhou Haoyang’s eyes widened, and after a while he said, ”I... I absolutely won’t... won’t bow to that surname Ye...”

Bai Yonghui almost coughed up blood in anger; damn it, at this point, you’re still so damn stubborn? It’s not about whether you bow or not now, but even if you do, will Ye Qing help you? Think about what just happened: Ye Qing clearly arrived long ago, but didn’t intervene to stop it, and it was evident he held a grudge against them, using Bloody Monk’s hand to injure Bai Yonghui. In this situation, even if you bow to him, would Ye Qing give you any face?

”Sigh!” Bai Yonghui sighed helplessly; though Zhou Haoyang was stubborn, he was simple-minded and trusted him deeply, essentially like one of his henchmen. So, he really couldn’t let Zhou Haoyang die. He also knew very well that even if the two of them went to beg Ye Qing, it would be of no use. It looked like they could only find a third person for help.

After pondering for a moment, Bai Yonghui turned to look at his subordinate beside him, and said, ”First take Elder Zhou back to settle him, then take me to meet Huangfu Zilong!”