Urban Martial Saint

The little white fox shook its little head, denying Ye Qing’s words, which reassured Ye Qing a lot. The scabbard of the Minghong Knife was not the Great Demon King’s item, that was easier to accept. If it was really because of his actions that the Great Demon King’s item was stolen by Shijia, then he really wouldn’t be able to explain it to the little white fox.

The little white fox used gestural language, seemingly to narrate the origin of the Minghong Knife’s scabbard. However, Ye Qing couldn’t understand its specific meaning; he could only faintly discern that the scabbard was brought into the Demon Hideout Cave later by someone and hid in the cave where the Great Demon King’s coffin was located.

Watching the little white fox’s gestures, Ye Qing’s heart was somewhat shocked. Because, according to the fox’s movements, the person back then directly walked into the cave where the Great Demon King’s coffin was, and then hid the Minghong Knife at the top of the cave. Moreover, the person carved words on the stone wall of the cave, recording the matter of the Minghong Knife’s scabbard. This was the primary reason for Ye Qing’s shock.

Ye Qing remembered that when he previously entered the cave with the Great Demon King’s coffin, he felt immense pressure upon entering. Moreover, the further he walked, the greater the pressure became, to the extent it could potentially crush a person to death. The location of the Minghong Knife’s scabbard was already quite distant. If it had been the Ye Qing of the past, he couldn’t possibly reach this place. And it’s worth noting that Ye Qing had the full strength of Northern Fist King Li Changqing at the time, already counted as a peak master.

If a peak master couldn’t reach this place, it meant the person who placed the Minghong Knife’s scabbard here was at least a beyond peerless master. Furthermore, this person could leap into the air here, placing the Minghong Knife’s scabbard on the stone wall, demonstrating they didn’t experience too much pressure here. Moreover, the fact that they could carve words on the stone wall covered with winding vines and Devouring Demon Flowers was even more astounding.

The Devouring Demon Flowers in the cave where the Great Demon King’s coffin was would attack anyone who touched them. The fact that this person could carve words onto the stone wall without being attacked by the Devouring Demon Flowers was indeed perplexing. Did this person evade the Devouring Demon Flowers, or were the Devouring Demon Flowers unable to attack him?

Ye Qing was filled with doubt and asked the little white fox about these issues, but he couldn’t understand the little fellow’s gestural language and couldn’t decipher the reason behind it. All he knew was that after that person left the Minghong Knife’s scabbard, they immediately left the Demon Hideout Cave without lingering here at all. And the demon pet remained in the Demon Hideout Cave, and over time, the scabbard became perceived as part of the cave. So upon realizing the scabbard was missing, it was startled and came to search, just as it happened to meet Ye Qing.

After understanding that this scabbard belonged to the Minghong Knife, Ye Qing felt curiosity stirring within. What exactly was Shijia’s old rascal planning by taking the scabbard? That old guy shouldn’t be particularly concerned with power, nor would he do such things for the sake of power. So why did he take the Minghong Knife’s scabbard? What was his aim?

Ye Qing knew Shijia would never do useless things. Thus, he was sure there was more to this situation. However, what exactly was the matter, he would have to go out and ask Shijia directly. But for now, the key point was to first find Shijia. That bald donkey threw Ye Qing into the vines to defend against them, which made Ye Qing gritted his teeth in anger. Although indeed, it wasn’t dangerous, it just felt unsatisfying, a bit like being betrayed.

Of course, Ye Qing didn’t immediately leave, primarily because the little white fox was still holding onto his shoulder. The little fellow was lonely in the Demon Hideout Cave, so it was always very happy to see Ye Qing. Ye Qing brought it many tasty treats, but the most critical thing was accompanying it, which made the little guy the happiest.

Looking at the little fellow’s adorable yet pitiable appearance, Ye Qing couldn’t leave directly, so he stayed in the cave to accompany the little fellow for a while. Fortunately, the cave was filled with Devouring Demon Flowers. The little guy picked two and gave them to Ye Qing as food, so Ye Qing wouldn’t feel hungry here. After staying in the Demon Hideout Cave for about two days, Ye Qing reluctantly bid farewell to the little white fox and left the cave.

Upon exiting Beimang Mountain, Ye Qing immediately contacted the people in Shenchuan City, inquiring whether Shijia had returned. However, the news received left Ye Qing speechless. Shijia did return, but only to meet Fu Qingping briefly, then left again, with no one knowing his whereabouts now.

”Old bald donkey, you might dodge the first day of the lunar month, but you can’t dodge the fifteenth!” Ye Qing cursed angrily. Since he couldn’t find Shijia or trouble him, he could only take a flight back to Shenchuan City first.

Once back at the World Alliance manor, Ye Qing distinctly felt that things were somewhat different from before. At the World Alliance, all guard duties were performed by World Alliance members. Within the World Alliance, there were numerous members who were themselves from grand families, with family members under their control responsible for patrol and guard duties.

However, these family members were previously lazy and did not patrol and guard seriously. While it appeared they were patrolling, whether they were there or not made no difference. After all, even though these people had joined the World Alliance, they had their own agendas and were unwilling to yield to others. Even though Ye Qing was the Alliance Hierarch, he actually had little authority. The World Alliance’s rules hadn’t formed and couldn’t manage so many individuals.

But after Ye Qing established the Elders Council system and elected two Vice Alliance Hierarchs, things changed significantly. Under the joint regulation by the Elders Council and the two Vice Hierarchs, the rules within the World Alliance greatly improved. Furthermore, Shen Tianjun, having previously managed a family, was experienced in such matters. Additionally, half of the Elders Council sided with him, and the other Vice Hierarch Wu Xiuming fully supported Shen Tianjun. As a result, every order Shen Tianjun issued was entirely executed, subsequently enabling the implementation of rules within the World Alliance.

In fact, some tried to challenge the rules set by the World Alliance. Shen Tianjun adhered to the World Alliance’s regulations, disciplining them one by one. Although some of these individuals were members of grand families, their clan leaders were elders, who personally disciplined their own subordinates to establish authority. With the grand families’ members being disciplined, others naturally understood the seriousness of the rules this time, and who would dare disobey?

Indeed, during the disciplining process, some individuals became indignant, clamoring to leave the World Alliance. Shen Tianjun did not stop them, allowing them to leave directly. However, before they could leave Shenchuan City, they were stopped by members of the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance and Twelve Green Halls, using various excuses to deal with them and send them back to Shenchuan City.

These individuals couldn’t leave Shenchuan City, and with the Seven Steering Committees and Twelve Green Halls watching them like hawks, they realized without protection, they were bound to be bullied. So, having no other option, these few individuals returned obediently to the World Alliance, pleading miserably to rejoin. After this ordeal, those who initially considered leaving the World Alliance no longer dared entertain such thoughts. The World Alliance, at last, was firmly controlled.

Observant individuals could see that the troublemaking by the Seven Steering Committees and Twelve Green Halls was essentially forcing these individuals back into the World Alliance. They were indeed helping the World Alliance. But now that matters had reached this point, members of the World Alliance had no choice. The Six Great Families, with members in the elders, were tightly bound to the World Alliance and were unlikely to leave. As for those weaker forces, whether they left or stayed had minimal impact, and with external pressure, they dared not leave, making the World Alliance increasingly cohesive.

Returning, after hearing from Shen Tianjun about the status of the World Alliance, Ye Qing felt elated. After several incidents, the World Alliance was finally considered a formal organization and no longer a group of scattered individuals.

”By the way, there’s one more thing.” After discussing the World Alliance, Shen Tianjun suddenly exclaimed joyfully, ”Wu Xiuming had a conflict with a peak master yesterday, and they had a duel!”

”Oh?” Ye Qing looked at Shen Tianjun with surprise, wondering what was worthy of celebration. Plus, Wu Xiuming was usually the type to avoid confrontation, so how did he end up in a fight?

Sensing Ye Qing’s confusion, Shen Tianjun took a deep breath and stated, ”Wu Xiuming emerged victorious from the duel!”

”Really?” Ye Qing immediately showed interest, knowing Wu Xiuming’s strength was considered the weakest among peak masters. Him defeating a peak master was indeed worthy of surprise.

”The key point is, the peak master he faced wasn’t weak!” Shen Tianjun added, ”This person’s strength shouldn’t be significantly less than Wolf Monk’s!”

”What?” Ye Qing stood up in shock, fully aware that Wolf Monk’s strength was considered above average among peak masters. But Wu Xiuming, being at the weakest level, how could he possibly defeat a master with above-average strength?