The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 214 - 168: Chains and Entry

Chapter 214: Chapter 168: Chains and Entry

Afternoon.

The place was once Han Family Martial Arts Hall, now it’s Li Yi’s Mansion, where a delicious aroma was permeating the air. It came from the kitchen, where a pot of excellent mutton was being stewed, prepared by the best cook in Sanyang City, and enriched with many nourishing herbs and even a precious item from the earth. This made the already nutritious mutton even more delightful.

But facing such delicious food, no one had an appetite.

Especially Zhao Ge, who stood in the front courtyard with his hands behind his back, frowning and looking toward the firmly shut gates, his mind clearly not on the food but on awaiting news from a battle outside the city.

Li Yi alone had challenged five Qi Cultivation Experts and one Gang Refining Expert from the Meng Family.

Such a situation was nothing if not grave.

But there was nothing Zhao Ge could do, as he was unable to intervene in a fight of this level. Even if he risked his life, at most he could take down one Qi Cultivation Expert, but with a Gang Refining Expert among the enemies, he couldn’t even manage to kill one opponent. Going there would be of no help, would only add chaos, causing Li Yi to be distracted.

Better to stay here and await good news.

However, Zhao Ge was internally prepared for the worst. If Li Yi lost, no one from Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall would survive today; they would all be buried together. He naturally didn’t express this to his disciples, as it wouldn’t help but would only disrupt their formation and lead to unnecessary trouble.

This wait was excruciating.

Every minute felt like an eternity.

Zhao Ge didn’t want to face the worst scenario. He hoped Li Yi could overcome the formidable enemy, resolve this disaster; after all, they had just managed to take over two martial arts halls, avenged their disgrace, and rebuilt Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall. If it were to collapse again, he couldn’t accept it.

As time gradually passed.

It wasn’t until the loud neighing of a fierce horse outside the courtyard gate that Zhao Ge abruptly opened his eyes.

Before he could react, the mansion’s door had already been opened, and Li Yi’s tall figure appeared before him. There wasn’t a single wound on him, only spots of his enemy’s blood, and his stride was strong as he walked toward him.

"Good." Zhao Ge said loudly, releasing the suppressed feelings that had suddenly burst forth.

Li Yi returning unscathed spoke volumes.

"Master, why are you standing here? Huh? What a delicious smell. It smells like mutton soup. It seems I returned just in time, just as the mutton was served." Li Yi took a deep breath, feeling greatly relieved.

Clearly, the mutton soup was enhanced with an extraordinary natural treasure, capable of bolstering one’s Qi-Blood.

"It’s good that you’re back." Zhao Ge stroked his beard and smiled, "How was the battle? Was it dangerous?"

"It was manageable. That Gang Refining Expert was tough to kill. The guy took two stabs and didn’t die; he could even use Gang Qi to fly. Unfortunately, I caught him off guard. Even though he quickly reacted, it was too late, and he was at the end of his strength by then, only able to die under Daqing Mountain." Li Yi said, "The rest of the Qi Cultivation Experts were insignificant. However, there was one woman who showed strong skills, dueling with me for a hundred breaths. She eventually spent all her Qi-Blood and breathed her last."

"Qingzhou Meng Family still possesses experts, much stronger than Jin Zhihuan and Han Tianbao from before."

Zhao Ge nodded and said, "That’s true. Noble Families have top-level Blood Refining and Spleen Opening techniques, and they cultivate their foundation from a young age. Moreover, they compete and learn from each other... The Martial Artists trained in such an environment greatly surpass those of us born from humble origins. However, for you, Meng De, they are still no challenge."

"Naturally." Li Yi said, "Moreover, this time I’ve obtained the Blood Refining and Spleen Opening technique from the Fan Family. Once I advance to Qi Cultivation, my strength will only be stronger and not inferior to them. After eliminating these experts from the Meng Family, I expect a long period of peace. Lord Fan has said that if I win this battle, the Fan Family will intervene."

"With good fortune, even the matter of ghostly souls might be avoided, but only within Sanyang City."

"Let’s not talk about these matters now, Meng De, let’s go eat. This time I had Shou Hou buy ten jars of fine wine; we shall make sure not to return unless we are drunk." Zhao Ge didn’t think about the troublesome matters to come, feeling that they had survived another ordeal and should properly celebrate.

Li Yi quickly protested, "Master, I can’t hold my liquor well; I easily get drunk. Let’s forget it."

"That won’t do, Meng De. How can a hero like you abstain from drinking?" Zhao Ge laughed heartily, then called for Shou Hou and several other disciples to organize a banquet.

Killing a Gang Refining Expert—how could such a feat not be celebrated?

Though this event had just occurred, it wouldn’t take many days for the news to spread throughout Sanyang City. By then, Li Yi’s name would resound through Xingzhou, making him a thoroughly influential figure.

Soon.

A private banquet was held at the mansion.

Zhao Ge, Shou Hou, Rong Niang, Zhao Qian, and disciples of Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall practicing Blood Training, Yuan Tianfei, Zhu Wei... Although Li Yi didn’t know these few disciples, the fact that Zhao Ge and others were willing to bring them to Li’s Mansion for the banquet meant they must be key figures in Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall, and trustworthy individuals.

If it were not for Zhao Ge’s approval, ordinary disciples of Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall wouldn’t even get to see Li Yi, let alone attend a private banquet.

Everyone chatted, drank, ate delicious food, and the previously looming oppressive atmosphere was completely dispelled, replaced only by laughter and joy.