Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 314 - 317 A Few Questions

Chapter 314: Chapter 317 A Few Questions

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"Master Lin, just now that..."

Next to the old man, another, whose frame was shriveled and short, whose appearance seemed somewhat ugly and gloomy, looked on in shock as the motorcade completely vanished from sight before slowly lifting his head, his expression one of astonishment as he turned to look at the frail old man beside him.

"You’re not mistaken, the one who just passed by was indeed Liu Family’s Old Man Liu."

The old man nodded slowly; these two elders, both seriously injured—Master Lin and Lord Hong—had come to the airport today intending to fly to Glass City.

"Great Old Master Liu actually came in person... this..."

Despite having had such a suspicion before, when Master Lin confirmed it, Lord Hong’s face still showed an utterly astounded expression. His status naturally didn’t qualify him to interact with Great Old Master Liu, but he was intimately familiar with the old master’s formidable reputation.

Many legends existed in Glass City, and one of them was about Great Old Master Liu. He had never seen Great Old Master Liu in action, nor heard of anyone else who had, but the legend of Great Old Master Liu continued to echo throughout Glass City, almost without interruption.

Indeed, one could say that although he had withdrawn from Jianghu a long time ago, the legends about him had never ceased in Jianghu!

Some tales even claimed he was one of the eight great experts of Glass City’s past!

It was said he hadn’t left Glass City for nearly forty years, yet now he had come to G City?

He felt like he was experiencing a dreamlike illusion.

"It seems, the outside rumors are true, this old man really dotes on his grandson to an incredible extent. He’s actually rushed over in person now that the boy is injured!"

A complicated look appeared on Master Lin’s face, as if he found it somewhat unbelievable.

"Master Lin, this is great! Now that Great Old Master Liu is taking action personally, that kid is definitely doomed!"

Hearing Master Lin call Great Old Master Liu an "old man," Lord Hong’s heart involuntarily skipped a beat, but recalling his identity and power, he quickly came to terms with it. With Master Lin’s strength, he certainly had the right to interact as an equal with Great Old Master Liu.

But then something occurred to him, and a look of surprise quickly spread across his face as he eagerly spoke.

Master Lin’s lips twitched harshly at the words, his face betraying a hint of resentment.

He knew what Lord Hong was talking about, who the "kid" referred to.

He just couldn’t understand how Xiao Yi could still be alive!

Last night, when Sun Hao presented incontrovertible facts, his entire being had nearly frozen, his eyes almost bulging out, especially after learning that Xiao Yi had previously injured a young member of the Liu Family and their bodyguard.

He nearly passed out from the shock, his eyes wide as if he’d seen a ghost, muttering "impossible" under his breath as his mind reeled with nothing but that word.

Yes, how could it be possible?

In their last encounter, he had far surpassed him, having thoroughly severed his meridians layer by layer, damaged his internal organs; ninety-nine percent chance he would die. Even if he clung to life, he should have been left in a vegetative state. Yet now, not only had he fully recovered, but he was also jumping about lively, with his cultivation power seemingly restored to at least sixty or seventy percent?

How could he accept this cruel reality?

He himself had yet to recover from his internal injuries, and his own cultivation power was reduced to less than ten percent!

"Master Lin, I believe that this time, the kid will not be able to escape his fate."

Lord Hong, noticing the change in Master Lin’s demeanor, began to restrain his own expression, comforting in a hushed tone.

"Hopefully. Remember, we should not get involved in this matter. Wait for my message before making any decisions, understand?"

Master Lin spoke indifferently, not agreeing or disagreeing with Lord Hong’s words. Although Xiao Yi’s situation was unimaginable and hard to accept, he still held firm belief in his own strength and judgment. After the night’s contemplation, he had calmed down a bit and vaguely sensed that there might be a hidden expert behind Xiao Yi. Otherwise, there was no reason for that monk to suddenly appear to protect him. Moreover, how could Xiao Yi have reached such a high realm at such a young age? He was eager to return to Glass City not only to heal his wounds but also to thoroughly investigate Xiao Yi’s background. Naturally, he wouldn’t share these thoughts with Lord Hong; he simply commanded solemnly.

"Please rest assured, Master Lin. We will be very careful. When you return to Glass City, please take care of yourself and heal from your injuries as soon as possible."

Seeing Master Lin’s expression, Lord Hong inwardly shivered, secretly cursing himself for not being careful enough with his words. Wasn’t what he just said implying that Great Old Master Liu was stronger than Master Lin?

Upon seeing that Master Lin didn’t seem genuinely angry with him or intent on arguing, he carefully let out a sigh of relief, respectfully nodding in agreement.

"Hmm, my plane is about to arrive, you should head back,"

Master Lin said indifferently, then slowly began walking towards the corridor ahead, leaning on his cane. Today, he was returning to Glass City, and he had not chosen to fly on a commercial airliner but instead opted for a private jet. Ordinarily, he wouldn’t have minded, but at this moment, seriously injured, he could not afford not to be cautious. At his level, while prestige was a given, so too were enemies—there were definitely no shortage of them.

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"Boss, what should I do now?"

Sitting at the school entrance, at the very spot where Fatty Tang and Xiao Yi had drunk together during the incident when the Four Young Evil Masters got Xiao Yi expelled—an event that had unfolded before they even had a chance to order any dishes—Fatty Tang looked at Xiao Yi expectantly with a mug of beer casually brought by the waiter.

"Don’t rush, these sorts of things can’t be rushed. Before thinking of a solution, I want to ask you a few questions. You must answer me truthfully."

Xiao Yi gestured reassuringly to Fatty Tang to calm down and not to be anxious.

"Boss, go ahead and ask. Rest assured, even if you ask me how many times I go to the bathroom at night, I’ll definitely answer truthfully,"

Fatty Tang promptly bobbed his head like a pecking chicken.

Xiao Yi gave him a look before he dropped his joking demeanor and said seriously, "I ask you, Fatty, do you truly like Li Ling?"

"Of course, it’s real!"

Fatty Tang immediately replied without hesitation, anxious, "Boss, I’m not afraid to tell you the truth; I fell for her the first day I entered high school, the first time I saw her!"

As he spoke, his face showed a trace of embarrassment.

"Fatty, don’t be so hasty in confirming your answer. Feelings aren’t as simple as you think. I ask you, have you ever considered what it is that you like about her?"

Xiao Yi continued to ask seriously, ignoring the shy look on Fatty Tang’s face.

"I like her because..."

Fatty Tang blurted out in response, but when the words were on the tip of his tongue, he suddenly hesitated, looking at Xiao Yi with some confusion, "Boss, I like her, just like her as a person, do I have to have a reason for liking something specific about her?"

"Of course, it’s very important. What about her as a person do you like? Her beauty? Her personality? Figure? The way she talks? Her intelligence? Or something else about her... Have you thought about this?"

Xiao Yi looked earnestly at Fatty Tang, "Only when you clarify what exactly you like about her will you understand the nature of your affection for her and how deep it is."

"This..."

Seeing the serious look on Xiao Yi’s face, Fatty Tang’s own expression became lost, and a thoughtful look appeared in his eyes.

Xiao Yi, watching his puzzled face, didn’t interrupt, instead waving to the waiter nearby to order some dishes, patiently waiting for Fatty Tang’s answer.

The questions he asked Fatty Tang today had been well considered. Before he got injured, he had wanted to find time to resolve the issue between Fatty Tang and Li Ling. Now, with this opportunity presented by his parents, the matter couldn’t be postponed any longer.

The questions had become more urgent.

Fatty Tang was one of the very few friends Xiao Yi had made at this school, and he valued this friendship immensely. He was determined to do everything in his power to ensure Fatty Tang’s happiness. During class, while resting with his eyes closed, he had been pondering the question Fatty Tang had raised earlier.

After seriously considering for a while, he soon realized that resolving the immediate problem Fatty Tang had mentioned was not actually very difficult. His parents’ objection to his relationship with Li Ling was simply due to the disparity in their statuses, a significant gap; this was a very realistic and tangible issue he had previously considered.

It might be difficult for others, but for Xiao Yi, it was not. He was confident he could change this situation if he wanted to; he could find ways to reduce the gap between the two.

He even had certain means or special methods that could make Fatty Tang’s parents agree to his relationship with Li Ling.

But that’s not what he aimed for. All his efforts were meant to ensure Fatty Tang’s happiness—nothing more. Hence, he had to first ascertain what Fatty Tang truly liked and wanted deep down.

This was also very important for Li Ling.

Although Fatty Tang was his friend, he had also interacted with Li Ling. He knew she was a really nice girl, not at all like some problematic girls out there. He couldn’t just help Fatty Tang at the expense of hurting an innocent, good girl.

"Boss, I..."

As the waiter slowly brought the first dish to the table, Fatty Tang finally raised his head with a look of resolution in his eyes towards Xiao Yi.

"Have you figured it out?"

Xiao Yi gestured for the waiter to put the dish down and looked earnestly at Fatty Tang. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to go to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your vote for recommendation tickets or monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)