The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 381 - 269 Gathering

Chapter 381: Chapter 269 Gathering

"The customs of the Four Seas and Eight Continents are simple and honest; whether one knows the other or not, a punch is exchanged upon meeting. But who was that young Martial Artist just now? I don’t recognize him... Besides, Sanyang City isn’t exactly a wealthy place. A Martial Artist who’s young and has opened all Nine Apertures would usually be a Family Disciple. An ordinary martial arts hall couldn’t raise such a person."

At this moment, Li Yi, riding on the Yin Horse, was still contemplating the recent events.

However, due to his unfamiliarity with the current situation in Sanyang City, he had held back during their exchange of punches, merely incapacitating the other’s arm.

Soon,

The Yin Horse leaped into a mansion within Sanyang City, then came to a stop. A chill wind blew, and the Yin Horse reverted to its ordinary Mud Horse form.

Li Yi’s arrival had created quite a stir and couldn’t possibly go unnoticed.

"Who’s there? Who dares to intrude upon the residence of our Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall’s eldest brother?" Immediately, two experts at the Blood Refining Realm hurried over.

Li Yi recognized one of the Martial Artists; they had met a few times, and he had some impression of him. It seemed his name was Yuan Tianfei, who had always been the backbone of the martial arts hall before the incident. Although he was captured, he was later rescued. Now, after three months, Yuan Tianfei had recovered to his peak condition, brimming with Qi-Blood and even having the chance to break into Refining Points.

"Yuan Tianfei, it’s me. I’ve returned," Li Yi said at this moment.

"Eldest brother?" Yuan Tianfei immediately stopped in shock and then hurriedly clasped his fists and bowed, saying, "I’ve seen the eldest brother. Just now, I thought a thief had broken in. I never imagined that it would actually be the eldest brother returning."

While he spoke, the other Blood Refining expert also bowed respectfully, but he had not seen Li Yi because he had already completed his training and left when Zhao Family’s incident occurred. He only returned to the martial arts hall after Zhao Family rose in power and took control of Sanyang City, garnering fame.

"It’s been over three months. How is Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall now? How is Master?" Li Yi asked directly.

"With the name of the eldest brother over us, everything at Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall is fine. Master is in good health, without sickness or misfortune. He often mentions the eldest brother and hopes for his return," Yuan Tianfei immediately said. "Master worried that after the eldest brother left, there would be no one to look after the mansion. So every once in a while, he would dispatch two disciples to guard this place against any thieves or small bandits who might sneak in."

"Master is still as thoughtful as ever. It’s good that everything is peaceful," Li Yi nodded and said, "Earlier, when I arrived in the street, I encountered a young Martial Artist at the Refining Realm, dressed lavishly, not like someone from a martial arts hall, more like a Family Disciple. What’s going on with that? Do you know the reason?"

Yuan Tianfei immediately said, "Eldest brother, I do know a bit. Since the eldest brother left, mysteriously many young experts have appeared in the city. Shou Hou said he saw a Gang Refining Expert secretly visiting Master, but he kept it secret and didn’t spread the word. And recently, many luxurious carriages entered the city, none belonging to local magnates... Putting all these things together, it’s not hard to guess that the Fan Family has set their sights on Sanyang City. They’ve sent many experts to the city, and it’s possible not only Fan Family but other family experts are involved."

"It seems these family experts are all coming for the reputation of the eldest brother. Although there have been many of them lately, they haven’t committed any offense against Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall and have even shown great hospitality. Sometimes our disciples even receive inexplicable gifts and favors. Unfortunately, Master has kept his lips sealed about these matters and hasn’t revealed anything to us. What I know is just some simple speculations. Whether they’re right or not, the eldest brother will have to discern."

Li Yi, upon hearing this, roughly understood the reasons.

He had previously discussed with Fan Zhizhou the matters of Cross Border, and they had agreed he would return to Sanyang City in about three months. Now that the time had come, it seemed that the family behind Fan Zhizhou couldn’t sit still and wanted to get involved.

But he remembered instructing Fan Zhizhou to keep this matter confidential before he left.

It seemed that the secret had not been kept.

Li Yi understood that for Fan Zhizhou, merely being a typical Family Disciple, the matter of Cross Border was of great importance. It was too much for one person to contain, and with so many family experts entering Sanyang City now, the city might seem calm on the surface, but it was actually turbulent underneath.

If he did not return to the Four Seas and Eight Continent within about three months, he believed in no more than half a year, these families would lose patience and take action against Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall.

"It seems some issues still need to be dealt with. I can’t involve Master in personal matters. It’s good that I came, better to prevent any trouble later," he thought to himself.

Then he said, "Yuan Tianfei, please return to Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall and inform Master that I have returned. Afterwards, I will visit Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall to see Master."

"Eldest brother, there’s no need for such formalities; we’re all family. I will now inform Master about the eldest brother’s return. I believe Master will be very happy to hear the news,"

Yuan Tianfei said respectfully, clasping his fists and bowing, then immediately ran off, soon disappearing down the street’s end.

Li Yi watched Yuan Tianfei leave and then turned to the other disciple and said, "Junior brother, please help me keep an eye on the mansion. If anyone comes looking for me, refuse them all and tell them I will be attending a banquet at the City Lord Mansion in a few days. Remember, be careful: those coming to find me at this time are most likely Family Disciples. They act recklessly, and if they dare to act violently, you must first concede to save yourself. I will help you seek justice later."