Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 341 - 344: Keeping Secrets

Chapter 341: Chapter 344: Keeping Secrets

Watching Xiao Yi settle back into the car, the young driver finally snapped out of his daze, as if waking from a dream.

But for the moment, he still couldn’t react, unsure of how to face Xiao Yi, feeling completely at a loss.

The scene that had just unfolded had shocked him so deeply that he still felt it was surreal, like a dream...

First, there was a Flying Man, appearing like a master from the Martial World, seemingly intent on taking Xiao Yi’s life. Then, sitting next to him was Xiao Yi, who appeared unremarkable and was even less handsome, less tall, and less robust than he; in his eyes, Xiao Yi was just a good-for-nothing rich second generation, Young Master Xiao. With a gentle punch, Xiao Yi had sent the Martial World master, the Flying Man, flying out, turning him into a blood-spitting Flying Man...

It was utterly unbelievable!

How could such a frail body hide such immense power?

If he hadn’t known this was a sudden incident, and there were no cameras around, and no one had conspired with him, and he hadn’t seen any props like chains, he would have thought this was a real-life action movie scene with Xiao Yi and that man!

All that had happened had completely baffled him, so much so that he hadn’t understood a word of their subsequent conversation, remaining in a foggy state. He later heard something about Shangguan and an instructor. He was lost, only knowing it seemed Xiao Yi had spared the Martial World master for someone’s sake.......

"The car should still start, let’s continue our journey,"

said Xiao Yi, looking at the young, tense, and perplexed driver next to him with a slight smile, speaking gently.

"Y-Yes... Mr.... Mr. Xiao..."

The young driver quickly responded with a trembling voice, attempting to restart the car, but his legs kept shaking, and his hands trembled so much that it took several tries before the engine finally ignited.

"I’ll drive," Xiao Yi chuckled.

Seeing the state of the young driver, who clearly wasn’t fit to drive, knowing how much tonight’s events had shocked him, he didn’t want to cause anyone harm, including the driver.

Although he had drunk quite a bit, his special techniques had already neutralized the alcohol. Even if there were a traffic stop, it wouldn’t matter, nor would it affect his driving.

"No, no, no, let me do it. I can handle it."

Upon hearing Xiao Yi, the young driver hastily insisted, the sweat on his forehead dripping down.

Before, in his mind, Xiao Yi was just a noble guest, a difficult rich second generation, Young Master Xiao. But now, in addition to these titles, Xiao Yi was a supremely terrifying master!

The highly skilled man from earlier had been knocked down by him with a single punch, and that man was still spitting blood!

That dent in the car hood wasn’t fake!

In his heart, he felt an immense reverence for Xiao Yi; how could he dare let Xiao Yi drive him?

In his hurry, he managed to start the car this time. Chosen by Chen Jianguo, his driving skills were indeed up to par. Although shaky, he could still manage to drive the car forward.

Seeing his determination, and as he had already started the car, recalling how he had driven before, Xiao Yi felt there probably wouldn’t be any issues, so he didn’t insist further. He nodded his head, said no more, and turned his gaze forward again.

Seeing that Xiao Yi wasn’t saying anything further and his gaze was no longer on him, the young driver’s expression finally eased a bit, his feet relaxed slightly, no longer so tense, and he started to focus fully on driving.

Watching the car gradually disappear, Uncle Qiu once again spat out a mouthful of blood and slowly got up from the ground, his eyes showing a trace of complexity.

This young man, to be such a master and to have a prior acquaintance with the instructor!

But he was so young, how did he know the instructor? From his tone, it seemed they were even close, his own ears had heard him calling the instructor "older brother"!

Perhaps, it was because of his strength... Despite his young age, his strength was already incredibly terrifying... With his unfathomably deep strength, perhaps only the instructor could compare to him, or perhaps... even the instructor might not be able to beat him!

Recalling the moment when their fists met, the terrifying strength Xiao Yi had shown in that instant, he couldn’t help shivering.

After a long while, Uncle Qiu came back to his senses, feeling an incredibly complex emotion within.

If it weren’t for his familiarity with the instructor, perhaps his life would have been lost.

A bitter smile appeared on Uncle Qiu’s face.

Instructor, I owe you another life!

Who would have thought, after leaving the team for so many years and coming to the distant south, I would still continue to owe you favor.

Only, I... I’m sorry!

Uncle Qiu’s eyes revealed a hint of desolate smile.

However, in my remaining years, I will absolutely not do anything to let you down again!

Soon, Uncle Qiu raised his head again, his eyes showing a trace of determination.

"Mr. Qian, I’m sorry, but from today onwards, I will no longer be able to serve you. After all these years, having done so much by your side, I think it should be enough to repay your past kindness. Please forgive me, Mr. Li, for this time, I cannot keep my promise and continue to work for the Qian Family."

In Uncle Qiu’s eyes, a complicated and bewildered expression appeared as he murmured, "However, before I leave, I will put forth one last effort for you and tell you this significant news!"

After finishing, he stood motionless for a long time. Then he gently reached up and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, turning and disappearing into the dimly lit street lamps.

"Mr. Xiao..."

After riding for a while, the young driver beside him, looking at the quiet Xiao Yi next to him, finally couldn’t help but muster the courage to speak.

"Just call me Xiao Yi."

Xiao Yi opened his eyes, turned his head, and smiled at him.

"Is... is... Xiao... are you the legendary type who has practiced true Kung Fu?"

The young driver hurriedly asked, but still lacked the courage to say the full name ’Xiao Yi’ and instead just mentioned ’Xiao’ and moved on, curiously asking Xiao Yi.

In his heart, he was extremely curious about this question. Every young person, especially young men, harbored a dream of martial arts, a martial arts complex.

After his mood had slightly relaxed and calmed, he could not hold back his courage and asked Xiao Yi this question.

"Sort of, hehe."

Xiao Yi observed the expression on the young driver’s face, a wry smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. True Kung Fu? The name of a very popular fast food chain in G City involuntarily popped into his mind.

"Is learning this... true Kung Fu, difficult?"

The young man continued curiously.

"Very difficult, hehe."

Xiao Yi laughed, seeing his genuinely curious demeanor, and simply began to explain, "Learning the true martial path is extremely tough. I have been practicing almost since I was born."

Seeing that he still seemed eager for more, he laughed again and said, "So, if you want to start now, it’s already too late for you, not quite suitable."

"Oh, so what they say on TV is true, that one really should start practicing Kung Fu from a young age."

The young driver sighed in disappointment.

Xiao Yi chuckled, but said nothing. In reality, it isn’t necessary to start practicing from childhood, but starting young indeed has great benefits. His earlier remark about it being ’too late’ wasn’t because it was too late; it was simply that the driver wasn’t suited for Kung Fu at all. Even if he had been discovered as a young child, he still wouldn’t have been able to practice. However, stating it bluntly would be somewhat discouraging, so it was better to say it this way, especially since novels and TV had already instilled this idea.

"By the way, about tonight’s incident, if possible, I hope you can keep it confidential. Try not to talk about it. That person is also a master, and if word gets out, I’m afraid he might trouble you."

Xiao Yi suddenly remembered something and turned his head to speak to the young driver.

"Don’t worry, Mr. Xiao. I definitely won’t tell anyone!"

Upon hearing Xiao Yi’s words, the young driver’s face instantly turned pale, and he quickly nodded vigorously.

Joking aside, if that person could not defeat Xiao Yi, how could he possibly fight him? It was like hitting a block of tofu. The man had already punched a dent into the hood of their BMW. He truly couldn’t imagine what it would be like if that fist hit him instead.

"Good, hehe, don’t worry, as long as you don’t speak out, he will definitely not come looking for you."

Xiao Yi observed the young driver’s expression, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

He believed that man would definitely not bother to trouble this young driver; he had merely intimidated him a bit earlier.

The reason he asked the young driver to keep it a secret, besides not wanting to cause a major stir or draw unnecessary trouble, was mainly for that man’s sake.

Although he had been very stern with him earlier, he could not really ignore Shangguan Mufeng’s reputation and face. Moreover, from the man’s expression and behavior earlier, his true nature did not seem to be that of a bad person. The murderous aura he carried likely formed from following Shangguan Mufeng in that special team, a unique experience in such an environment, that could foster such an intense killer instinct in this peaceful era. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to quidian.com to vote and support me, your encouragement is my greatest motivation.)