Urban Martial Saint

Watching the five cars drive off, everyone’s expressions varied. Some of them had been saved by Bai Li Xi before and naturally knew the brilliance of this Divine Doctor’s medical skills. Now seeing the Divine Doctor leave, their hearts were naturally filled with deep reluctance. After all, with Bai Li Xi here, even if they were severely injured, as long as they weren’t dead, they could still keep their lives. Now, without Bai Li Xi, who could guarantee their safety?

Helian Tiehua sighed helplessly and glanced subtly at Aolingyun nearby, waved his hand, and said, ”Forget it, let’s go back.”

Aolingyun knew many people were watching him, and he dared not meet their gaze, so he boarded the car with his head down. The crowd returned to the manor, but after the earlier incident, they became even more dispirited. This time’s Mount Tai battle, initially, the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance were ambitious. After all, Fu Qingping had always lived here at the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance, considered a pillar for them. Fu Qingping’s confrontation with the Immortal Lord was seen as a challenge from the Seven Steering Committees to the Immortal Lord, drawing the world’s attention.

But now, the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance had nothing left. Just because of Aolingyun’s obstinate actions, the relationship between Ye Qing and the Seven Steering Committees is no more. With Ye Qing’s departure, Fu Qingping, Sha Men, Shen Family Manor, these forces also left the Seven Steering Committees. Earlier, they witnessed Bai Li Xi and the Reincarnated True Buddha leaving, which was undoubtedly adding insult to injury. This time, the Seven Steering Committees truly suffered a significant loss.

And all of this was due to Aolingyun’s obstinacy. If Aolingyun hadn’t insisted on having the Seven Steering Committees withdraw from the World Alliance and sever ties with Ye Qing, not only would the Seven Steering Committees not be in this situation, but would also be in even higher spirits. But now, everything is gone, and the losses are so severe, naturally leaving the crowd more disgruntled with Aolingyun.

Aolingyun also noticed the dissatisfaction from everyone, so upon entering the manor, he directly led the people of the Proud Family back to the courtyard where they lived. He dared not linger, as he feared the glances from the crowd. He also realized his mistake in this matter, but it was too late. At this point, it was not easy to remedy the situation.

Everyone was in the main building, seeing Aolingyun take the Proud Family and leave, the remaining immediately started to clamor. One word at a time, continuously blaming Aolingyun. The crowd was pent up with anger, but dared not speak in front of Aolingyun. Although Aolingyun made mistakes, he was, after all, the Supreme Elder and so powerful, no one dared to offend him. Now that the Proud Family had left, the crowd naturally began listing his wrongdoings.

Helian Tiehua sat in the main seat, listening to everyone accuse Aolingyun, yet he said nothing. He kept his brows furrowed tightly, leaving everyone unsure of what he was contemplating.

After a full ten minutes, waiting for the crowd’s blame to gradually subside, Helian Tiehua finally slowly stood up and said sternly, ”Prepare the car, head to the manor of the World Alliance!”

”Ah?” The crowd was astonished, all looking at Helian Tiehua, Bai Yonghui asked curiously, ”Great General, why go to the manor of the World Alliance now? We’ve just withdrawn from the World Alliance, so thinking of joining now, even if Ye Qing agrees, others won’t.”

”Right, moreover, if we apply to join the World Alliance now, we’ll definitely be looked down upon by the world!” Zhou Haoyang said, ”Anyway, things have reached this point, rather wrong than being looked down upon by the world!”

Helian Tiehua glanced at the two and said, ”I’m not going to join the World Alliance, I simply want to congratulate them as they have just arrived today in Shenchuan City.”

The crowd suddenly understood the etiquette matter, realizing it’s appropriate to go. Moreover, Helian Tiehua has a good relationship with Ye Qing. Going over to congratulate might allow them to talk in detail, potentially drawing closer relations between both parties, which would be good.

Helian Tiehua was indeed contemplating this issue, since returning to the World Alliance in a short period for the Seven Steering Committees is impossible, he must draw closer relations with Ye Qing. And since Huangfu Ziyu is still beside Ye Qing, he also wants to meet Huangfu Ziyu. Although it seems Huangfu Ziyu is prepared to leave the Seven Steering Committees and follow Ye Qing, she’s at least related to the Seven Steering Committees and might assist in some minor matters. In fact, Helian Tiehua thinks the key is even if the Seven Steering Committees are not in the World Alliance, they can’t let the Twelve Green Halls join.

As Helian Tiehua anticipated, when he arrived at the World Alliance manor, they were hosting a grand banquet to welcome the masters who had just arrived in Shenchuan City.

Organizing all these was naturally Li Lianshan. Upon receiving Ye Qing’s message, he had arranged everything. The banquet was set up in the manor, and when people arrived and briefly rested, they took their seats. As Sai Hua Tuo Baili Xi and others arrived, the banquet began.

Undoubtedly, Li Lianshan’s arrangement in these respects was truly remarkable. Although among these peak masters, many were from the major families, having seen many luxurious occasions and tasted numerous delicacies, Li Lianshan’s arrangement was still highly satisfactory to everyone. Because he had invited a group of master chefs from all the cuisines, specifically serving alongside, cooking according to individual preferences, naturally pleasing everyone greatly.

Bai Li Xi’s arrival further drove the atmosphere to its peak. Among those present, there may not be many who have heard of Bai Li Xi’s name, but the fame of Divine Doctor An Shiping is universally known. Since Bai Li Xi is a disciple of Divine Doctor An Shiping, his medical skills must be extraordinary. And everyone present clearly understands what a Divine Doctor represents. With the added presence of a Divine Doctor in the World Alliance, their hopes for the World Alliance soared.

As for the Reincarnated True Buddha, upon arriving at the manor, he did not go to the main building’s parlor but directly to a resting area. The True Buddha loves solitude, rarely going out, mostly alone. However, knowing the Reincarnated True Buddha has also arrived here, excited everyone even more. Because the World Alliance’s strength keeps growing, and everyone increasingly felt that following the World Alliance was a very wise choice.

Of course, many secretly ridiculed the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance. Under such circumstances, choosing to exit the World Alliance is truly considered unlucky. Such a chance, once missed, is hard to have again.

Halfway through the banquet, Helian Tiehua arrived outside the manor. Ye Qing was initially hosting the attendees from the World Alliance, but upon hearing Helian Tiehua’s arrival, he bid farewell to the crowd and found a separate reception room to meet Helian Tiehua.

This is because Ye Qing and Helian Tiehua have a good relationship, if it were other people from the Seven Steering Committees coming, Ye Qing wouldn’t provide such courtesy. After all, Ye Qing received countless cold looks from the Seven Great Families when he was at the Seven Steering Committees. He has no good impression of the Seven Great Families.

The moment Helian Tiehua arrived at the World Alliance’s manor, he could already audibly hear the laughter from the crowd in the main building’s reception hall, leaving him to inwardly smile bitterly. If the Seven Steering Committees were still within the World Alliance, this banquet should have been held there. And had the Seven Steering Committees maintained intimate relations with the World Alliance members, they would have hosted it. But due to Aolingyun’s obstinate behavior, the Seven Steering Committees fell into such an awkward position that now they lack the qualifications to enter the banquet, which really is lamentable.

Upon seeing Ye Qing, the two first exchanged pleasantries. Helian Tiehua came on behalf of the Seven Steering Committees to congratulate the World Alliance for finally settling down, although all just niceties, a few idle words exchanged before Ye Qing directly addressed the point.

”Great General coming over this time, isn’t just for greetings, is it?” Ye Qing asked.

Helian Tiehua chuckled lightly, looking at Ye Qing, ”Ye brothers, no matter how the elders and Supreme Elders view you at the Hong Alliance, in my heart, you are always a friend of the Seven Steering Committees and a friend of mine, Helian Tiehua. So when I speak to you, I won’t beat around the bush. In simple terms, I hope the World Alliance won’t accept the Twelve Green Halls!”

Upon hearing this, Ye Qing also chuckled lightly. Actually, from Helian Tiehua’s arrival, he already guessed Helian Tiehua’s intent. Because the Seven Steering Committees are no longer in the World Alliance, should the Twelve Green Halls join now, their power would significantly increase. Since the Seven Steering Committees and Twelve Green Halls are mortal enemies, if the Twelve Green Halls power up under such circumstances, it would naturally spell trouble for the Seven Steering Committees. Hence, Helian Tiehua would surely find ways to prevent the Twelve Green Halls from joining the World Alliance.

In fact, he needn’t mention it, Ye Qing would certainly weigh this matter himself. Actually, Ye Qing’s invitation for the Twelve Green Halls to enter Shenchuan was first to defend against the Seven Steering Committees and second to avoid getting tangled in the feud between Seven Steering Committees and Twelve Green Halls.

The conflict between the Seven Steering Committees and Twelve Green Halls has lasted for centuries, the rights and wrongs having lost all meaning, it’s entirely a historically inherited grudge. Hence, regardless of anyone’s mediation, both sides would never shake hands in peace. In such a scenario, anyone participating in this bilateral warfare is foolish indeed.

Ye Qing’s relationship with the Seven Steering Committees is good, and also with Twelve Green Halls. In such a case, it’s best for Ye Qing not to intervene, staying out of the dispute. Therefore, Helian Tiehua’s plea aside, Ye Qing wouldn’t accept the Twelve Green Halls into the World Alliance anyway.