Zhang San, please behave yourself!
Chapter 171 - 166: You come to destroy my sect, and I have to provide food and accommodation?_2

Chapter 171: Chapter 166: You come to destroy my sect, and I have to provide food and accommodation?_2

Clearly, these three friends were the reinforcements invited by the Mysterious Soldiers Sect.

If the Town Martial Office did not make a move this time, naturally, they wouldn’t act either, just happening to be here to get to know each other.

But if the Town Martial Office were to take action, it’s likely that all three would lend a hand.

So for these three to be here, they either really owed the Mysterious Soldiers Sect a huge favor and had no choice but to come, or...

they simply disliked the Town Martial Office to begin with, and wouldn’t hesitate to pick a fight with them at the slightest excuse.

"This gentleman is the reclusive Blade-Wielding Buddha Card Master from Chuan-Yu Road, known as ’Blade-Wielding Buddha’."

At that moment, a bald monk dressed in a black robe gave Zhang San a slight nod without even bringing his palms together, clearly looking down on Zhang San.

However, Zhang San could feel the powerful aura emanating from the man, fearing his realm was far beyond his own.

After all, even the man’s three disciples behind him looked at him with eyes full of arrogance and disdain.

"So it’s Master Card, an eminent name I’ve long heard. I often hear Master Card can withstand the heat; it seems I might have the chance to witness that soon."

Taken aback by Zhang San’s snarky remark, Master Card paused for a moment.

"In all of Chuan-Yu Road, few know of me, Card, and even fewer know that I practice the Burning Wood Blade Technique. I didn’t expect Mr. Zhang to be so well-informed about my background. No wonder you can lead so many martial artists from the Town Martial Office, Military Chief. You do have some skills." [Note 59]

Zhang San was just playing a pun, yet who could have thought it actually related to generating heat.

All he could do was smile in response and say, "Master Card has misunderstood; although I am the leader, I am not the Military Chief, just a mere martial artist within the Town Martial Office."

On hearing this, Master Card’s brow furrowed slightly, but the three disciples behind him let out undisguised sneers.

Initially, they had thought little of this Zhang San; now, realizing he wasn’t even a Military Chief, they deemed him even less capable.

But Xie Dezhao, who had been making the introductions, felt his back drenched in sweat.

Among the over two hundred martial artists from the Town Martial Office, he had met Sun Wushuang, Ouyang Zhen, and Fang Cunzai, but there were likely other Military Chiefs present.

At least three Military Chiefs, following an ordinary martial artist?

Even though Xie Dezhao could only sense the aura of the True Core Realm from Zhang San, the more that was the case, the more unnerved he became.

Especially those expressions on the disciples of Master Card—it seemed as if a disaster was about to strike.

Xie Dezhao quickly introduced the next person, changing the topic.

"This gentleman is a master in smithing from Chuan-Yu Road, whom I believe Military Chief Ouyang should be familiar with."

The man took half a step forward, first clasping his fists in salute towards Ouyang Zhen behind Zhang San, then sparing Zhang San a glance without further attention, addressing the many Town Martial Office martial artists behind Zhang San instead.

"I am Hong Shan, a forging master, with a modest nickname—’Red Dragon Son’."

At this nickname, the martial artists from the Town Martial Office immediately buzzed with excitement.

From the chatter, Zhang San understood that this Red Dragon Son, Hong Shan, was an heir of the Red Dragon Sect, and although the Town Martial Office had annihilated the Red Dragon Sect, those who had reformed were treated leniently.

And Hong Shan was... the one that got away.

Because he was away learning at the time, solely focused on integrating the Thousand Mechanisms Path with the martial path and specifically visiting Longyou Road for this purpose.

The person returned, but the home was gone.

The matter of the Red Dragon Sect was concluded, and it was naturally impossible to capture Hong Shan afterward.

Especially since Hong Shan’s forging skills were well-known in Chuan-Yu Road, with many seeking his help in forging Mysterious Weapons, hence he made quite a few friends.

The Blade-Wielding Buddha Card represented support in strength.

And this Hong Shan clearly represented support in popularity.

"This third friend has been an old acquaintance of our Mysterious Soldiers Sect. A person of low profile and mystery, plus his time spent mostly in Longyou Road, so very few are aware of him. His name is Ma Lingyao."

Master Ma took half a step forward, looking somewhat awkwardly at Zhang San.

Master Ma didn’t expect to just come for the bustle, only to run into Zhang San.

Zhang San also didn’t expect to encounter Master Ma here.

He bowed respectfully to Master Ma and greeted, "Hello, Teacher."

Master Ma quickly helped Zhang San to his feet, smiling, "I didn’t expect to run into you here."

Xie Dezhao was overjoyed at the scene.

"So it turns out Mr. Zhang and Master Ma are..."

Zhang San, holding Master Ma’s hand, said, "This is my esteemed teacher."

"Since we’re all friends here, please come in, come in. We’ve prepared a banquet and are just waiting for the distinguished guests from the Town Martial Office."

Xie Dezhao had managed to invite three people to help, but one was taken out by someone on the way here.

Although he suspected the Pure Stream Sword Sect had a hand in it, he had no proof.

With only the Blade-Wielding Buddha Card and Red Dragon Son Hong Shan, he feared they might not be able to withstand the Town Martial Office, especially now that, despite the chaos in Chuan-Yu, everyone still believed they couldn’t beat the Town Martial Office. So all those brothers who swore loyalty to the heavens just days ago, at this moment, had all chickened out.

In the end, it was the Red Dragon Son who said he knew a master, which is how Master Ma was invited.

Never did they imagine that Master Ma, who came to make up the numbers, turned out to be Zhang San’s teacher.

Especially given Zhang San’s attitude, overflowing with respect, it seemed in no way feigned.

Perhaps this time, the Mysterious Soldiers Sect could fend off the adversary without a fight.