My Martial Arts Level Never Drops

Chapter 304: Chapter 157: To Offend?

He rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache.

”Young Master Qin, you should really say a little less...”

’That’s the Shen Family, after all...’

’...How long has it been since I’ve seen someone dare to offend a Divine Family like this?’

Qin Fang muttered, ”Well, they were the ones with no public decency.”

After saying his piece, he looked away. He didn’t intend to press the issue relentlessly. Instead, he cupped his hands and smiled at the dark-faced, middle-aged man. ”Thank you for your hard work this time, Mr. Wang.”

He had already learned the man’s name: he was surnamed Wang, and his given name was Jing.

He was a Hundred Households of the Post House’s Black Armor Army.

Seeing Qin Fang suddenly act so serious, this Hundred Households Wang felt a bit taken aback.

With a strange expression, he cupped his hands and said, ”It’s my duty, I can’t take credit for it... However, Young Master Qin, offending the Shen Family like this... is not wise.”

He hesitated, then shook his head as he spoke.

Qin Fang’s expression, however, remained unchanged as he asked, ”Hundred Households Wang, you’ve been here for many years. I’m sure this isn’t the first time you’ve seen a situation like Shen Han’s. Do you think that if I hadn’t offended him, he would have stopped bothering me?”

Hundred Households Wang frowned, about to say something, but Qin Fang was already asking with another smile, ”And even if he didn’t bother me, would the other Noble Family’s Heirs... leave me alone?”

Hearing this, Hundred Households Wang froze.

Then, his mind began to spin furiously.

’...He knew that for many people, this was their last chance.’

’And the allure of the twelve seats was too great.’

’A variable like Qin Fang was destined to be targeted the moment he revealed his Cultivation.’

’...Whether he liked it or not.’

’So, was it truly unwise for Qin Fang to offend the Shen Family to this degree?’

A look of astonishment gradually appeared on Hundred Households Wang’s face...

’Given that these people wouldn’t just sit by and ignore a variable like Qin Fang...’

’Then, rather than waiting for the other families to make a move and cause trouble for him...’

’...it was better to take the initiative and offend one of them completely!’

’For one, Qin Fang could clearly identify his enemy.’

’Secondly... it would force the other Noble Family’s Heirs into a wait-and-see mode...’

’Because with Shen Han serving as a lesson, these heirs would have to weigh things in their minds...’

’Was it really worth it to offend a ’madman’ like him?’

’Furthermore, those heirs would also know... Shen Han would certainly not let this go.’

’In that case, why would they need to make a move?’

’Wouldn’t it be better to just sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight?’

’...This way, although he offended one family...’

’...wouldn’t it actually make the complex situation Qin Fang was facing... instantly become clear?’

’...This youth, who looked like a reckless brute for offending Shen Han so completely, actually possessed such cunning?’

Hundred Households Wang was truly amazed.

’...He had seen plenty of Martial Arts masters. He’d met most of the twelve chosen prodigies every year.’

’But someone with Talent for Martial Cultivation, who also possessed this level of cunning... and dared to act on it...’

’...was a rare sight indeed!’

Perhaps others could think of offending one family to clarify the situation.

But when it came time to actually do it... they would inevitably leave some room for reconciliation.

After all, the pressure from a Divine Family was not something just anyone could withstand!

But this Qin Fang, once he had a plan, acted immediately!

’...Shen Han had only sent someone to probe him the day before, and hadn’t even taken his second step.’

’Yet Qin Fang had already counterattacked in an instant!’

’And with such ruthless methods, no less!’

’He didn’t hesitate at all during the process!’

’He truly offended Shen Han to the point of no return.’

That decisiveness.

’...was truly not something everyone possessed!’

Hundred Households Wang’s expression shifted.

’...If this young man doesn’t meet an untimely end, I’m afraid...’

’...Lanyang City will truly have another extraordinary figure!’

”Alright, I won’t keep you any longer, Hundred Households Wang... These people have no manners, and I still have to clean up the courtyard.”

Qin Fang didn’t know what Hundred Households Wang was thinking. After speaking seriously, he immediately reverted to his usual flippant smile.

Hundred Households Wang came back to his senses. He gave Qin Fang a deep look, nodded, and left with his men.

Watching Hundred Households Wang walk away, Qin Fang’s gaze swept over to the neighboring courtyards, where he saw people looking in his direction.

Then he saw a relatively familiar face, raised an eyebrow, and smiled. ”Friend, so we’re neighbors?”

This person was none other than Xue Yi, whom he vaguely remembered in a golden robe.

Xue Yi had watched the entire commotion, and Qin Fang’s sudden greeting caught him somewhat by surprise.

He then broke into a smile as well. ”Yes, the previous neighbor was quite annoying... Now that we’re neighbors, we should visit each other more often.”

Qin Fang beamed. ”I am Qin Fang. And you are?”

”Xue Yi,” he replied with a smile.

Qin Fang raised an eyebrow, then his smile widened. ”A pleasure. I’m going to clean up the house first, we can talk later.”

”As you wish, Brother Qin.” Xue Yi nodded with a smile.

Qin Fang turned and entered the house.

The moment the door closed, the smile vanished from his face.

”Xue Yi...”

He hadn’t forgotten that on the list Qian Ruhai had given him... Xue Yi, just like Shen Han, was one of those who had to make a final, desperate attempt.

’I’m still short nine mace of Soul Condensing Crystal Ointment... that’s over thirty-one thousand taels...’

’And that money... will have to come from them.’

He narrowed his eyes.

Yes, Hundred Households Wang’s guess was, in fact, exactly Qin Fang’s current plan.

...Since those people wouldn’t let him off easily anyway, it was better to strike proactively than to wait passively.

Since Shen Han wanted to be the bird that sticks its neck out... he might as well let him stick it all the way out!

As for offending the Shen Family?

...That was a problem for later.

Qin Fang was confident that with his strength, securing one of the twelve seats wouldn’t be a major issue.

After the Martial Arts Examination ended, he would enter the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect... and the twelve seats were always in the spotlight.

Even if the Shen Family wanted to do something... Qin Fang felt there was a high probability they wouldn’t dare to openly offend the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect to get to him.