God-Level All-rounder Expert
Chapter 585 - 630, Let’s Play Slowly

Chapter 585: Chapter 630, Let’s Play Slowly

"Mountain Breaking?" the old man exclaimed in shock.

Fang Yi retracted his fist, looking at the old man with puzzlement, "Do you recognize this boxing technique, elder?"

The astonishment on the old man’s face slowly eased, then he nodded seriously and with gravity, "Recognize it? I will never forget it in this lifetime." He seemed to hold very deep memories, impressed particularly strongly by Mountain Breaking.

Fang Yi was also taken aback but quickly dismissed it, for he understood very well that Mountain Breaking was his old man’s trump card; even the Blood Buddha had recognized it, so it was not strange that this old man, being the offspring of Ye Wen, knew it.

But what surprised Fang Yi was that, exactly who was this old man, that Mountain Breaking was recognized even in Lank City.

While Fang Yi was slightly astonished, the old man suddenly approached and said with a grave and aging voice, "I assume you are the old elder’s disciple then, very good, very good."

This response baffled Fang Yi and he tentatively said, "Elder, never mind whether I am that old man’s disciple, I am here to ask you to be my master."

But the old man immediately shook his head vehemently, "No, no, no, impossible, absolutely not!"

Fang Yi glared, saying, "Elder, I am a once-in-a-generation martial arts genius. By not taking me as your disciple, you are missing out." Only someone with skin as thick as Fang Yi’s could boast of being a martial arts prodigy.

However, the old man did not dispute his claim and said, "I know you are a martial arts prodigy without parallel, or you wouldn’t be the old elder’s disciple. What I mean is... if you wish to learn Thunderbolt, no problem, from now on, you will be the Vice Hall Master of Thunderbolt Fist Hall. Learn however you wish, I won’t stop you."

"Ha?"

"What?!"

Both Fang Yi and Ye Hong next to him were shocked and taken aback.

Ye Hong was astonished that Fang Yi had such a significant background to receive such treatment from his grandfather, while Fang Yi was shocked that this old man—surely his head wasn’t broken—was actually proposing that he become the Vice Hall Master of Thunderbolt Fist Hall.

"Ye Hong, you step back first, I want to talk with Fang Yi alone," said the old man.

"Yes." Although puzzled, Ye Hong stepped back.

Only Fang Yi and the old man remained in the courtyard. Fang Yi took out a cigarette, waved it in front of the old man to ask if smoking was permitted here; the old man gave a faint smile and waved his hand indicating it was fine.

Fang Yi didn’t hold back, lighting a cigarette and smoking, his behavior somewhat irreverent but not out of disrespect for the old man. To appear constrained would’ve seemed forced in the presence of the elder.

The old man slightly nodded his head, then spoke, "I am Ye Ge, the son of Ye Wen."

Fang Yi’s heart jolted; he had long heard of Ye Wen and had guessed the old man’s identity. Still, hearing it from the elder himself was somewhat shocking.

"It’s an honor to meet the son of Ye Wen," said Fang Yi.

"Heh, it’s nothing remarkable, nothing remarkable," dismissed Ye Ge, waving his hand. His eyes, bright with intelligence, looked at Fang Yi, "If there is to be surprise, it should be me encountering the disciple of the old elder. Now that’s a surprise."

"Elder, did you know my old man?" asked Fang Yi.

A bitter expression flashed across Ye Ge’s face, "I can only say we once had a brief meeting. But that brief meeting has made me hold lifelong respect for the old elder which I cannot forget."

Fang Yi couldn’t help but think of the times living with the old man, who would pick at his toenails while eating. Fang Yi thought to himself, what about that old man is worthy of such respect?

Ye Ge mused to himself, "Actually, when I met the old elder, I was only a teenager, just a youth. At that time, my father was still alive. Once..."

Ye Ge couldn’t help but start recounting the past.

Back then, Xuan Cang was under attack by a certain country’s invasion. Ye Wen, being a grandmaster, had ongoing conflicts with the people of Luo Country. Once, Ye Wen took his son, Ye Ge, and they were ambushed by hundreds of Luo Country’s soldiers, finding themselves in a desperate situation with no escape.

At that time, Ye Ge even saw despair in his father’s eyes.

But it was during that time that an old man happened to pass by and saved them, father and son.

Ye Ge would never forget the elder’s presence at that moment.

The old man, alone, with an invincible stance, killed all those hundreds of soldiers from Luo Country without the slightest setback, his demeanor was that of an immortal with an aura of transcendent purity, killing people without a visible trace.

Back then, Ye Ge clenched his fists and took the old man as a role model.

"Thank you, senior!" Ye Ge knelt before the old man and kowtowed his thanks.

"Kid, no need to thank me, old man I was just passing by and lent a hand." The old man said with a smile.

"Senior, what was that boxing technique you used just now? It was so amazing, I want to learn it too." Seeing that the old man was approachable, Ye Ge grew bolder.

"Ye Ge!" Ye Wen scolded sharply, reprimanding Ye Ge.

The old man didn’t mind at all, he looked Ye Ge up and down and said, "Kid, the old man I used Mountain Breaking, but... you should stick to your family’s Thunderbolt Fist, Mountain Breaking isn’t suitable for you."

Ye Ge felt a hidden disappointment in his heart, but he did not insist. The old man stayed with them for one night, and Ye Ge saw that his father consulted the old man on many things and subsequently showed signs of sudden enlightenment.

The next morning, the old man left, and the father and son knelt to bid him farewell.

It was that time, not long after, that Ye Wen mastered Thunderbolt Fist to perfection and finally became a grandmaster.

It was also that time, that from then on, Ye Ge had a goal in his martial arts training; he wanted to meet the old man again to thank him personally.

However, as years went by, things changed, and people came and went, and Ye Ge, now old, had never seen the old man again.

At this point, Ye Ge sighed with considerable regret, "If I could meet the senior again, my life would be without regrets."

Fang Yi said, "If it’s fated, maybe you will meet him again."

Ye Ge looked eagerly at Fang Yi and said, "Thanks to your blessing."

Thereafter, Fang Yi and Ye Ge talked at length, and Fang Yi did not reject the position of Vice Hall Master of the Thunderbolt Fist Hall; at this time, Fang Yi had no footing in Lank City, but the Thunderbolt Fist Hall had long enjoyed a good reputation in Lank City, and it seemed to be a good foundation for himself.

Put simply, Fang Yi could later pull out the banner of Thunderbolt Fist Hall when doing things in Lank City.

After that, Fang Yi left the courtyard and met Ye Hong, bid farewell to Ye Hong, and made his way outside the boxing hall, where the crowd had already dispersed, and Ajiu was waiting there, rushing over when Fang Yi came out.

Fang Yi patted Ajiu on the shoulder and headed towards the street, but as he passed Iron Fist Hall, a young man came out of the hall.

"Fang! Yi!" Zhou Wei gritted his teeth.

"Zhou Wei." Fang Yi let out a chuckle and said, "You really are a lingering spirit."

Zhou Wei said, "It’s your lingering spirit that’s the problem, this is Lank City, not Moon City, here I can play you to death."

Fang Yi said, "So, that means Cao Yongjun mocking me is partly your doing?"

Zhou Wei snorted coldly, "What if it is!"

Fang Yi oh-ed, smiling on his face, and said, "I can’t do much to you right now, but..." Fang Yi’s smile turned icy: "There is plenty of time, let’s take it slow."