Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 556 - 556 542 Ten Years of Effort Beneath the Stage

Chapter 556: Chapter 542: Ten Years of Effort Beneath the Stage Chapter 556: Chapter 542: Ten Years of Effort Beneath the Stage “What’s his name?” Ding Yunjie asked.

“His name is Ye, but which sect he belongs to or where he is from is unknown,” Wang Dong replied.

Ding Yunjie was getting anxious.

Knowing Ding Yunjie’s interest in Wan Danrong, Wang Dong said, “If this is true, you will have less opportunity to get close to Rong’er in the future.” He was worried for Ding Yunjie.

Ding Yunjie was aware of this, he replied, “Investigate this for me.”

“He’s likely not from Wanshou City. Allegedly, on the night he saved Rong’er and Yi Mei, he seemed to know nothing about our Wan Residence. He must be from outside, and he’s just a young man!”

With a frustrated kick, Ding Yunjie winced at the lingering pain in his leg, wishing it would heal immediately.

“Should we plan something?” Wang Dong suggested.

Extremely worried, Ding Yunjie just learnt about this and was unclear about the situation. If this guy simply taught Wan Danrong martial arts, that was acceptable. However, if he had other intentions, then some plans needed to be made. “Keep an eye on him for me. If something happens, report back to me immediately.”

“Understood.” Wang Dong withdrew.

By evening, it was already dark. Wan Danrong went cheerfully to see Wan Guangde. Having acknowledged a new master that day, how could she not be happy?

Wan Guangde asked her, “I heard you took a new master.”

The news had certainly not stayed hidden within the Wan Residence.

Wan Danrong replied, “Yes, he’s that martial arts expert who saved me that night, his name is Ye.”

“I heard he is a drunkard.” Wan Guangde expressed his concern.

Wan Danrong hurriedly explained, “Hey, don’t listen to Yi Mei’s nonsense. He’s not a drunkard. He must have been affected by something and in a bad mood. However, I believe he will gradually recover.”

“Where is he from? Which sect does he belong to?”

“He did not say.”

“What if he’s a fugitive?”

“Father, please don’t be so cautious. He saved me when I was surrounded by men in black. He definitely can’t be a bad guy,” protested Wan Danrong.

“That’s not certain. Who can guarantee he’s not in cahoots with those men in black!”

“Father, don’t be like this. He’s the man who saved your daughter. If not for him, who knows where I would be now.”

Wan Guangde slightly smiled and said, “I understand. However, I just wanted to tell you not to trust people easily. Be careful when you need to be careful.”

“Don’t worry, I will be careful. I’m not a naive girl.”

Wan Guangde further asked: “Is he a young man?”

“He’s only one or two years older than me.”

“So young!”

“Yes, very young, but his martial arts skills are remarkable.”

“Then he must be a genius.”

“I think so too. If he gets taken by the Lin Family, it would be a pity. So, I brought him back. He may be of great help in the future!” Wan Danrong said.

“Should I see him since he saved my daughter?”

“I asked him, but he said it was a trifle and not worth mentioning. I thought, since you are quite busy recently, let’s delay it. He’s still new here, so we don’t want to scare him away.”

Wan Guangde chuckled.

“I’m badly in need of a master right now, so you don’t need to find one for me anymore. I’ve even secured a free bodyguard.”

“Fine, we’ll do things your way.”

Wan Danrong was ecstatic.

Wan Guangde spoke, “These are troubled times. Your uncle and I are trying to persuade the leaders. You stay in Wanshou City as much as possible. Don’t go out unless necessary to avoid trouble. Once we pass this hurdle, everything will get better.”

“Understood.” Wan Danrong looked around and asked, “Where’s my stepmother? Why isn’t she here?”

“She went out to visit an old friend and will be back in a few days.”

“Old friend? Is it a man or a woman?”

“My daughter!”

Wan Danrong chuckled and said, “With stepmother’s beauty, we should be careful. You married her to take care of you. Now that you’re so busy, she’s out meeting friends and not home to help.”

“She’ll be back in a few days.” Wan Guangde reassured.

“Fine, I can’t control your matters. Just take care of yourself.” Wan Danrong spoke.

“First, study well. When I have time, I’ll come to see you.” Wan Guangde instructed.

Speaking of which, Wan Danrong asked, “Has the matter with the Third Demon been settled? Didn’t you make a deal?”

“It’s not that fast, things need to be done slowly.” Wan Guangde replied.

“I won’t disturb you anymore. Rest early, father. I’ll go now. I’ve had a long day.”

Day had broken.

Ye Chen was still asleep.

Wan Danrong prepared a lot of food in the pavilion.

“That man, who knows what time he slept! I reckon he must still be half-asleep,” Yi Mei complained and impatiently hurried to the window. “Get up! You’re not here to play the lord.”

“Understood.” Ye Chen replied.

“Not everyone is waiting for you.”

“I know.” Ye Chen walked out, still yawning.

“You, always waiting for the sun to be overhead before you get up!” Yi Mei shouted.

Ye Chen was still half asleep, not wanting to open his eyes.

“Hurry up.”

Wan Danrong from the other side called out, “Master, hurry up and come eat breakfast with us.”

Ye Chen glanced at Yi Mei and said, “Anyone who didn’t know better would think you were the owner here.”

Yi Mei, unlike Wan Danrong, spoke her mind, “If you want people to revolve around you, wait until you’re truly the master.”

Ye Chen took another sip of wine before standing up.

“Didn’t we agree that you can only drink after you finish teaching martial arts in the morning?”

Ye Chen, with contempt, headed towards the pavilion ahead.

Wan Danrong thought about how she could become a martial arts master like him.

Ye Chen said, “Maybe you should stop calling me master, it sounds weird to me.”

“But you are my martial arts master.” Wan Danrong was still very excited.

“We’re only a year or two apart in age. Calling me master makes me feel old. Besides, being a master comes with responsibility. I’m not sure what I can teach you. Just call me Drunkard.”

“No, Drunkard, that’s too disrespectful. I’ll just call you Ye.”

“Okay, as long as you’re happy.” Wan Danrong said, “Let’s eat breakfast quickly. Don’t know if you’ll like it.”

Looking at the seven or eight plates of roast chicken and duck, he said, “What else can I say? A king couldn’t dine better.”

“If you like it, I can have it prepared for you every day.”

“How could I be so lucky? I can make do with less food, the important thing is to have wine.”

“Understood, we’ll never run out of that.” Wan Danrong then asked, “What should we start learning today?”

“The Horse Stance!”

“You’re kidding, right? The Horse Stance, I’ve already learned this.”

Ye Chen gave a faint smile, “Did you think I had some kind of secret techniques! I’m telling you now, there aren’t any, there’s only one path, to do things step by step.”

“Right, you’re not much older than me, how did you learn such great martial arts.”

“Step by step.”

“How did you step by step?”

“For five years, I acted as though I was dead. I had no freedom, only martial arts to learn.”

“You acted as though you were dead, really?”

“Yes, as if I was dead. I had no friends, only martial arts in my head.” Ye Chen took another sip of wine.

“Then you must have had a very good master?” Wan Danrong asked.

“You could say that. Of course, it’s necessary to have a good master, but what’s most important is you. A master can only be second.”

“Your master was really harsh on you.”

“Without strict mentors, how could there be successful disciples? Do you really think it’s all about talent? Talent is there, but most of us are ordinary people. If you want to learn martial arts well, forget about your talent and think of yourself as an old ox.”

“Old ox, aren’t you scaring me too much? Trying to frighten me away?”

“An old ox has its advantages. People like to complain, but an old ox doesn’t. It just lowers its head and works.” Ye Chen picked up his chopsticks.

Wan Danrong grew even more excited.

“There are no shortcuts, it’s all about hard work. Without eight or ten years, how can you forge a good sword?”

“But you only used five years.”

“I am one of a kind, are you sure you are too?” Ye Chen asked.

Wan Danrong pouted.

“Stop daydreaming about shortcuts, come back to reality. Only one step at a time is solid. Which masters haven’t gone through laborious practice? When you see someone triumphant on stage, under the glory, you can’t see the unseen efforts and failures.”

Wan Danrong was speechless.

Ye Chen continued, “Don’t complain about why such good talent has fallen to others. Say that the heavens are blind, or examine yourself to see if you haven’t worked hard enough or experienced enough setbacks.”

“I see.”

“I’m not trying to discourage you, but that’s the reality. Success is not without sweat.” Ye Chen was much more sober and energized now, “You’ll have to suffer. I think you should just drop it, why not find a few skilled martial artists to protect you, save you from the hardship, why bother!”

“Don’t you dare look down on me. I will learn. I must learn something.”

“Having determination is good, but reality is cruel. I don’t think you can hold on for a few days.” Ye Chen deliberately shook his head.

Wan Danrong was somewhat incredulous and was driven to action, “I will make you see my tenacity.”

“What use is it for me to see it? Studying martial arts is your own business.” Ye Chen added, “Even if you do as I say, you may not become a top-tier martial artist. It also depends on fate.”

Wan Danrong looked at him and said, “That’s okay. As long as I do this, I have a chance. If I don’t do it, I won’t have any chance.”

“It seems that you do understand.”