Urban Martial Saint

”Don’t move!” Ye Qing said softly, while slowly channeling his Inner Strength through his fingers into Zou Huanglong’s body.

Zou Huanglong had no idea what was happening, only feeling an indescribable warmth at the spot on his lower abdomen where Ye Qing’s two fingers pressed. It felt like a continuous warm current was pouring into his body, enveloping the areas that usually ached. This sensation made his whole body feel incredibly comfortable, as if his chronic ailments had all been healed.

Zou Huanglong also didn’t know what was happening, but at this moment, he really didn’t dare to move. He stood still in the same position until Ye Qing withdrew his hand, maintaining his posture the whole time.

”Mr. Ye, can I move now?” Zou Huanglong asked cautiously, looking as if he feared his words might affect his movement.

Ye Qing laughed, ”You can now.”

Upon getting Ye Qing’s approval, Zou Huanglong finally stretched his arms and touched the area on his lower abdomen. Curiously, he asked, ”Mr. Ye, what did you just do? It feels like it’s much more comfortable around my lower abdomen now. Moreover, it seemed like there was a warm current that made my whole body feel warm, and the usual pains are much relieved. Mr. Ye, how did you do it?”

”Hehe...” Ye Qing chuckled and said, ”Nothing much, just a small technique.”

”A small technique?” Zou Huanglong stared at Ye Qing for a while and suddenly exclaimed, ”Oh my, Mr. Ye, could it be that you also have Special Abilities?”

Ye Qing shrugged and did not deny it. Explaining Inner Strength to Zou Huanglong would be troublesome, so it was easier to attribute it to Special Abilities.

Seeing Ye Qing remain silent, Zou Huanglong was even more convinced and became more excited, ”Oh my, Mr. Ye, I didn’t expect you to be a master of Special Abilities. Why didn’t I think of that earlier? At such a young age, you’re able to hold an important position in the State Security Department and bring along two Special Abilities masters to handle such a tricky case; it must not be simple. I should have thought of this earlier. Oh my, how foolish of me for not recognizing Mount Tai!”

Ye Qing smiled slightly. Zou Huanglong was quite amusing; from his expression, it seemed he regarded Ye Qing as a master of Special Abilities, or perhaps even a deity.

However, on second thought, this was normal. To most people, Special Abilities were as mythical as deities.

”I’ve alleviated some of the issues with your stomach and intestines. But simple physical treatment can only address the symptoms, not the root cause,” Ye Qing said. ”Get a piece of paper, and I’ll write you a prescription. As long as you follow the prescription and complete three courses of medicine, you’ll recover completely. And afterwards, eating spicy food won’t affect you at all!”

”Really?” Zou Huanglong was overjoyed, quickly fetching paper and pen, and excitedly said while handing them to Ye Qing, ”Mr. Ye, it turns out you also know medicine!”

”I know a thing or two,” Ye Qing replied, quickly jotting down a prescription on the paper. This prescription was recorded in the Acupoint Seeking Technique, passed down by Divine Doctor An Shiping, and was extremely effective. Treating Zou Huanglong’s minor ailment posed no problem at all.

Zou Huanglong took the note, glanced at it, and curiously asked, ”This is traditional Chinese medicine?”

”Yes, any questions?” Ye Qing asked.

”Isn’t it said that Western medicine works faster?” Zou Huanglong said, ”What’s the effectiveness of this Chinese medicine?”

Ye Qing slightly frowned. Zou Huanglong had a bit too much faith in Western medicine.

”If you’re worried about its effectiveness, you don’t have to take it. You can have a doctor prescribe some Western medicine,” Ye Qing said.

”No, no, no, Mr. Ye, you misunderstood. I... I’m not doubting your medical skills...” Zou Huanglong quickly shook his head and waved his hands, trying to explain, but eventually had nothing to say and simply stated, ”Mr. Ye, I’ll start preparing and taking these medicines as soon as day breaks. Mr. Ye, thank you. Without you, I might really have to undergo surgery!”

Zou Huanglong believed Ye Qing was a master of Special Abilities, so he trusted Ye Qing’s words without question.

Ye Qing didn’t say much more to him, just waited there for Zou Huanglong’s people to book tickets. However, it turned out they were a bit late to the booking, and the earliest available tickets were for the next afternoon. So, Ye Qing and his party had to stay in Shangang City for the night.

Learning that Ye Qing was willing to stay for the night, Zou Huanglong was very excited and quickly arranged accommodations for him, booking three rooms at a good hotel in the city. Ye Qing instructed Zou Huanglong’s subordinates to deliver two room keys to Yin Xianzi and Ding Lianshun, while he took the other room himself.

Upon returning to his room, Ye Qing immediately locked all doors and windows and lay down on the bed to sleep. He wasn’t worried that Yin Xianzi and Ding Lianshun would suddenly break into his room for a surprise attack because he had previously warned them that he tied a bomb fuse to the doors and windows. Opening them would trigger the explosion.

The two were concerned about Ye Qing encountering any unforeseen accidents, so they certainly didn’t dare to try. If Ye Qing truly had the fuse set, the Twelve Green Halls’ entire plan would be ruined, and they couldn’t afford such a risk!

After a tiring night, Ye Qing was nearly exhausted and fell asleep as soon as he laid down. Meanwhile, Yin Xianzi and Ding Lianshun, unlike him, were too angry to sleep.

”If things continue like this, Ye will definitely lead us two to kill all those mercenaries who have infiltrated Huaxia!” Ding Lianshun said through gritted teeth, ”We’ve basically become his free hitmen. In a month’s time, we could do countless things for him!”

”It’s okay if it’s just killing those mercenaries for now, that task is simple. What I’m worried about is whether he’ll take us to confront other people!” Yin Xianzi said in a low voice, ”Ye has many enemies, and many are formidable. If he truly intends to take us to face these masters, then we’re in trouble. Even though the two of us aren’t afraid of them, these will become grudges. If the Twelve Green Halls intend to enter Huaxia in the future, with so many enemies, our actions will be hindered!”

”Exactly!” Ding Lianshun retorted angrily. ”Like that Prince Wan Yan, when I stopped him from killing Ye Qing last time, he already held deep resentment against me. Although constrained by his strength, he didn’t dare say much, but this matter will undoubtedly be brought up eventually. The Wanyan Family has been dormant for years, their accumulated power is likely not to be underestimated!”

Yin Xianzi remained silent for a while, then said in a low voice, ”The strength of the Wanyan Family is definitely not as simple as it appears!”

”Huh?” Ding Lianshun was taken aback, asking curiously, ”Why do you say that?”

Yin Xianzi said in a low voice, ”You haven’t been on Tai Island these years, rarely sat with the Heavenly Master, and haven’t heard much of what he has said. I remember the Heavenly Master once mentioned the Wanyan Family and even warned the Twelve Green Halls people to avoid provoking the Wanyan Family.”

”Why?” Ding Lianshun asked curiously, ”There’s only Prince Wan Yan left in the Wanyan Family now, and his strength is not enough, is there anything to fear?”

Yin Xianzi replied softly, ”Don’t forget, Prince Wan Yan’s father was not a weakling!”

”Prince Wan Yan’s father?” Ding Lianshun frowned, ”Are you talking about Wanyan Hongfeng? That old guy is from a past era and reportedly died years ago. Why bring him up?”

”What if Wanyan Hongfeng isn’t dead?” Yin Xianzi softly questioned.

”Not dead?” Ding Lianshun widened his eyes, then shook his head repeatedly, ”How is that possible? The death of Wanyan Hongfeng is known worldwide. Moreover, at the time, our Twelve Green Halls’ previous generation master personally went to confirm it, and Wanyan Hongfeng was indeed dead, so he can’t possibly be alive, right? Didn’t the Heavenly Master say he couldn’t divinate anything about Wanyan Hongfeng before, meaning he’s no longer within the Heavenly Dao, definitely dead!”

”The fact that the Heavenly Master couldn’t divinate someone doesn’t prove they are dead; it might simply mean someone’s disturbed the fate,” Yin Xianzi said, ”Don’t forget, Bai Li Xi might still be alive, and yet the Heavenly Master couldn’t divinate him either!”

”This...” Ding Lianshun took a deep breath and said solemnly, ”You mean the Heavenly Master suspects Wanyan Hongfeng might not be dead?”

”It was just a conjecture by the Heavenly Master, especially after Bai Li Xi recently reappeared, he specifically mentioned this matter.” Yin Xianzi said, ”With Prince Wan Yan’s strength, it shouldn’t be enough to confine Wolf Monk and Bai Li Xi for this long!”

”Weren’t those two poisoned? Besides, Bai Li Xi’s martial arts were crippled, Inner Strength gone; they couldn’t possibly escape!” Ding Lianshun said.

”Poisoned?” Yin Xianzi chuckled coldly, ”Who do you think Bai Li Xi is? Do you really think he would be poisoned?”

Ding Lianshun’s face changed, gasping, ”By your account, could it be that Wanyan Hongfeng isn’t really dead?”

Yin Xianzi said in a low voice, ”Whether he’s dead or not is unclear, but one thing is certain: the Wanyan Family must have something hidden. Otherwise, with just their current strength, how dare they dream of nation-building in Fusang Country?”

Ding Lianshun furrowed his brows, remained silent for a while, then said in a heavy voice, ”Yet, observing the Wanyan Family in recent years, they don’t seem to have anything hidden. Besides, if Wanyan Hongfeng isn’t really dead, how could Wolf Monk and Bai Li Xi have escaped so easily?”

Yin Xianzi softly replied, ”Perhaps even the Wanyan Family doesn’t know that Wanyan Hongfeng isn’t truly dead!”

Ding Lianshun was suddenly stunned, frozen in place.