Urban Martial Saint

Ye Qing had already heard these things from Bai Li Xi, so hearing Fu Qingping say them now didn’t surprise him. However, his heart felt even more worried. Fu Qingping is a peak master, and even he says such things, which shows how difficult it really is to heal these people’s injuries. How could they possibly be healed? Could it be that they must just continue watching them remain so severely injured?

”If there’s really no way to heal them, then we’ll have to use medicine!” Ye Qing looked at Lin Xuan Yue and said solemnly; actually, he also wanted to ask why they couldn’t use the Devouring Demon Flower to heal these people’s injuries.

”No way!” Lin Xuan Yue shook his head decisively, very resolute.

Fu Qingping glanced at Ye Qing, saying: ”Are the medicines you want to use the same ones you gave me last time at the Tomb of Ghost Valley Master?”

Fu Qingping knew about the Devouring Demon Flower, but in front of Lin Xuan Yue, he didn’t mention it by name, and was also keeping it a secret for Ye Qing.

”That’s right!” Ye Qing nodded.

”Then it’s better not to use them.” Fu Qingping shook his head and said: ”Your medicine may heal injuries, but the after-effects are endless!”

”Ah?” Ye Qing couldn’t help being surprised. While Lin Xuan Yue might have said such things, Fu Qingping saying it too, what was really going on? Fu Qingping had indeed taken this medicine, which was helpful for injuries, so why was he saying the after-effects are endless?

”If the power of that medicine does not integrate with your own body, it will oppose your own strength,” Lin Xuan Yue said: ”At best, it will nullify your strength, causing a significant drop in power. At worst, it might tear a person’s body apart; it’s extremely dangerous. Although the effect on healing injuries is good, and might even temporarily enhance one’s strength, with it remaining in the body, the after-effects are endless!”

”Is that so?” Ye Qing was even more surprised; those who had taken the Devouring Demon Flower before all showed a boost in strength. He hadn’t heard of these issues before.

Actually, Ye Qing didn’t know that this kind of thing happened to many people, but nobody traced it back to the Devouring Demon Flower. In fact, after Ye Qing himself took the Devouring Demon Flower, didn’t it also give him the power of a demon in his body? The power is counteracting with the other forces in his body; fortunately, Ye Qing doesn’t possess his own original power, otherwise who knows what the result might be.

”It’s best to not use those medicines indiscriminately.” Lin Xuan Yue said: ”If the powers can be integrated, consuming it will have benefits, no harm. However, if they cannot be integrated, consumption will have harm, no benefit!”

Ye Qing nodded, since both Fu Qingping and Lin Xuan Yue said so, it indicated that it was true, and the Devouring Demon Flower must not be misused in the future.

”Then what about those few people?” Ye Qing asked worriedly.

Lin Xuan Yue and Fu Qingping exchanged a glance, both having no solution. After a moment of silence, Lin Xuan Yue said: ”This matter, we may only discuss a strategy together after my master and Elder Shijia arrive.”

”Then that’s what we shall have to do!” Ye Qing nodded slowly; indeed, there was no other way now.

After finishing these matters, Lin Xuan Yue did not linger long and left directly.

After Lin Xuan Yue left, the frown on Fu Qingping’s face tightened. He looked at Ye Qing and said solemnly: ”Things are a bit troublesome.”

”What’s the matter?” Ye Qing asked, surprised, as Fu Qingping had never shown this expression before. Even when facing the Immortal Lord, he had been quite confident.

”This time, it was definitely the people from the Sword Saint Sect that made a move!” Fu Qingping looked at Ye Qing and said solemnly: ”But the key issue is, not only were people from the Sword Saint Sect involved, but also people from the Wanyan Family!”

”Wasn’t it said that only one person came?” Ye Qing asked, surprised, as they had all been told it was just one person, so how did the Wanyan Family get involved?

”While engaging with that person, I discovered someone from the Wanyan Family hiding in the shadows, intending to infiltrate the dungeon and assassinate the Seventh Elder. I led the battle towards the dungeon, preventing their success. Later, under cover from the Sword Saint Sect’s person, that person escaped. Aside from me, no one else noticed him!” Fu Qingping paused, continuing solemnly: ”Furthermore, the person from the Wanyan Family was the one who earlier killed Old Sixth Wan Yan at the Hong Alliance Seven Helmsman Manor, namely Wanyan Hongsheng!”

Later, Ye Qing and his team investigated the Wanyan Family matters, gaining some understanding of the Wanyan Family members and had naturally learned some details about Wanyan Hongsheng.

Upon hearing this, Ye Qing’s frown deepened, fully understanding the implications of what Fu Qingping had said.

People from the Sword Saint Sect and the Wanyan Family appeared together, and people from the Sword Saint Sect were covering the Wanyan Family members. This meant these two major forces might have already joined forces, which was truly shocking.

Weren’t the Sword Saint Sect and the Wanyan Family at odds? Ye Qing received news that the Wanyan Family was attacked by the Sword Saint Sect, losing several members, including three peak masters. The relationship between these two forces should have been irreconcilable. Yet, how did they suddenly unite?

The Wanyan Bureau’s strength isn’t weak, nor is the Sword Saint Sect’s strength weak. If these two forces clashed, it would benefit everyone in the world. However, if they united, it would be troublesome. The three forces in Shenchuan City, the World Alliance, the Seven Rudders of the Hong Alliance, and the Twelve Green Halls, even if combined, might not be a match for these two allied forces. If they unite, this battle would become impossible to fight.

Fu Qingping slowly stood, walked to the window, looked outside, and spoke solemnly: ”If it truly is the Sword Saint Sect and the Wanyan Family uniting, the upcoming battle may exceed our expectations!”

Ye Qing pondered for a long time, then said: ”Or, I can seek alliance with the Seven Rudders of the Hong Alliance and the Twelve Green Halls!”

”Even if we can unite, the result of this battle is uncertain.” Fu Qingping turned and glanced at Ye Qing, speaking solemnly: ”Now you should consider why they can unite? The Sword Saint Sect’s Young Master is dead, yet the Sword Saint Sect collaborated with the Wanyan Family. Most crucially, they came to seize the Heaven Earth Man Tri-Map and the Seven Keys. The Sword Saint Sect dispatched beyond peerless masters, while the Wanyan Family only sent a peerless master; do you understand what this means?”

Ye Qing felt a chill in his heart. If their cooperation was equal, the Sword Saint Sect and the Wanyan Family would have sent equivalent forces. However, with the Sword Saint Sect sending beyond peerless masters and the Wanyan Family only sending one peerless master, something definitely was amiss. Why would the Sword Saint Sect be willing to exert more effort? Could it mean their alliance is inequitable? Is the Sword Saint Sect working for the Wanyan Family?

This thought changed Ye Qing’s expression instantly. The Sword Saint Sect’s Young Master was dead, yet the sect still helped the Wanyan Family, making the situation worth contemplating. What had the Wanyan Family done to have the Sword Saint Sect assist them under such conditions?

Seeing Ye Qing’s expression, Fu Qingping said slowly: ”You understand what I mean now, don’t you?”

”Master’s intention is...” Ye Qing looked at Fu Qingping and said: ”The Wanyan Family has control over the Sword Saint Sect?”

Fu Qingping nodded slowly, saying: ”This is also what I fear most!”

This was not only Fu Qingping’s biggest concern but also something Ye Qing was extremely worried about. If the Wanyan Family controlled the Sword Saint Sect, the situation was far more serious than they had initially estimated.

One must understand, Ye Qing and the others had anticipated that the Sword Saint Sect was stronger, and the Wanyan Family was slightly weaker. The best outcome of a fight between the Sword Saint Sect and the Wanyan Family would be mutual destruction, or the Wanyan Family being defeated. However, judging by the current situation, things were more complicated. If the Sword Saint Sect had indeed been controlled by the Wanyan Family, it indicated that the Wanyan Family’s power possibly surpassed that of the Sword Saint Sect!

How much strength had the Wanyan Family hidden?

Right now, Ye Qing dared not even think about it. The Sword Saint Sect, with such strength, was under the Wanyan Family’s control—how troubling could this situation be?

Ye Qing inhaled deeply: ”Master, as for this battle...”

”This battle must be fought!” Fu Qingping glanced at Ye Qing: ”However, you must be prepared to lose. If we lose, you have to leave Shenchuan City immediately, and not stay here any longer!”

”Master…” Ye Qing became anxious immediately; from Fu Qingping’s demeanor, he had already prepared for death.

”Enough, no more talking!” Fu Qingping waved his hand: ”Go seek the True Buddha; this battle does not concern Brahmanism. If possible, send the True Buddha away before the battle!”

Ye Qing looked at Fu Qingping, opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing. He knew that once Fu Qingping made a decision, no one could change it. Even for a battle of certain death, he would not retreat one step.

Taking a deep breath, Ye Qing nodded and turned to leave Fu Qingping’s room. As he walked into the courtyard, he turned his head and saw Fu Qingping still standing at the window. With his hands behind his back, he silently gazed at the sky beyond, one could only wonder what he was contemplating. Those broad shoulders, who knows how many burdens they bore. After becoming a beyond peerless master, it’s as if the whole world weighed upon him!

Ye Qing felt a mix of emotions he couldn’t quite describe. Actually, he wanted to tell Fu Qingping, if they lost, where in this world could Ye Qing find shelter? In this battle, Ye Qing wouldn’t retreat, nor leave. Even if it meant dying in Shenchuan City, he must stand side by side with these people, alive together, dying together!

With a light sigh, Ye Qing eventually shook his head, and slowly walked out of Fu Qingping’s courtyard. The courtyard of Fu Qingping and the Reincarnated True Buddha’s were not far apart. As soon as Ye Qing entered the Reincarnated True Buddha’s courtyard, he saw the True Buddha sitting there, seemingly waiting for him.