sbdcsierra Chapter 116 Where there are people, there is a world of intrigue; how can you retreat?
Chapter 116 Where there are people, there is a world of intrigue; how can you retreat?
Zhang Xuanming, Eunuch Wei, and their entourage also came out from the inner courtyard and headed towards the main gate to greet them.
"Senior Zhang!"
"Brother Zhang!"
"..."
The group bowed to Zhang Ye and welcomed him in.
Zhang Ye didn't put on airs; he returned the greeting and smiled, saying:
"We're too late! We're too late!"
"It's not good that it's time to retire from the business."
Zhang Xuanming:
"We've arrived just in time; the timing is about right."
Lin Fuhu also spoke up:
"Now that Senior Zhang has arrived, the ceremony of washing hands in the golden basin can begin!"
Zhang Ye also spoke up:
"That's right. From today onwards, Brother Zhang, you will no longer be a member of the martial world. You can enjoy your old age in peace, unlike us who still have to lick blood from the edge of a knife!"
Eunuch Wei laughed and said:
"Given Senior Zhang's status and position, how many people in the martial arts world would dare to provoke you?"
"..."
The group flattered each other.
Xiao Bieli was also sizing up the group.
Three grandmasters, plus Zhang Ye, the "Divine Vajra".
There are also experts from the Eastern Depot and Zhang Mansion. In addition, when he makes his move later, some fools will probably jump out. We should be able to score big points today!
The group walked towards the gate of the Zhang residence.
Everyone followed.
A platform had already been set up outside the Zhang residence.
Outside the Zhang residence gate, a number of martial arts practitioners had already gathered; not everyone was qualified to enter.
Stepping out of the gate, Zhang Xuanming bowed to the people around him, walked onto the platform, and said loudly:
"Distinguished heroes of the martial world, my friends, it is truly an honor for me to be here at my Zhang residence today to witness my retirement from the martial world!"
"I have been traveling the world for sixty years. I have made many friends and offended some people, but I have resolved most of the grudges."
"However, from this day forward, I, Zhang Xuanming, officially retire from the martial arts world."
"From now on, I will no longer concern myself with the rights and wrongs of the martial world!"
As he spoke, he bowed again.
Just at this time,
A commotion arose outside the Liu residence.
"Aren't these the monks from Hanshan Temple?"
"Why are you here?"
"Although Hanshan Temple is also a force in the martial arts world, it rarely gets involved in martial arts affairs."
"Look what they're carrying!"
"Could it be the big bell at the gate of Hanshan Temple?"
"Are you crazy to come and deliver a clock today?"
Exclamations of amazement rang out.
On the high platform, Zhang Xuanming frowned and looked into the distance.
Eight warrior monks from Hanshan Temple were carrying a large bell and walking towards them. Zhang Xuanming's face darkened, and a bad feeling arose in his heart.
Zhang Ye also frowned slightly.
The abbot of Hanshan Temple is a fourth-rank grandmaster. Even if he were not here today, Hanshan Temple would not dare to provoke Zhang Xuanming even if they had a hundred lives!
Eunuch Wei leaped into the air, glared at the monks of Hanshan Temple, and roared:
"You bunch of bald monks, are you looking for death?"
The leading fifth-rank martial monk from Hanshan Temple gestured to his fellow disciples to place the large bell on the ground, and said with a wry smile:
“We did not want to cause trouble when Senior Zhang was retiring from the world of martial arts, but last night someone broke into our Hanshan Temple, took control of all the monks, and forced us to take poison, but then they cured us.”
"Then let us present this large bell today when Senior Zhang retires from his life of crime."
"They even said that if it's not sent here, hundreds of monks from my Hanshan Temple will die!"
Wow——!
As soon as this statement came out, the whole audience was in an uproar!
Zhang Xuanming, known as the "Jade-Faced Judge," was a renowned figure in Jiangnan Prefecture. Just as Zhang Xuanming himself said, although he had offended some people, the grudges had long since been resolved.
As for how it was resolved, they had no idea.
It seems... this feud wasn't resolved cleanly, otherwise they wouldn't have chosen this time to cause trouble.
Eunuch Wei said coldly:
"who is it?"
He wanted to see if the thieves from the Blood-Clad Tower would dare to make a move at this time.
The warrior monks of Hanshan Temple shook their heads:
"I don't know who that person is."
All I know is that he was young and carried a knife!
Very young?
He was carrying a knife on his back?
Everyone was stunned and began to recall if any experts could match the names.
Lin Fuhu, however, looked at the monks of Hanshan Temple and spoke calmly:
"Was that person present?"
"After putting on such a grand show, he won't miss it!"
The warrior monks of Hanshan Temple swept their gazes across the crowd, but immediately lowered their heads.
"There's no need for you to ask any more questions!"
"We came here today with no intention of leaving alive. We only ask that you not make things difficult for the other monks of Hanshan Temple."
boom!
A murderous aura emanated from Eunuch Wei. He swept his gaze across the crowd and said coldly:
"Since you thieves from the Blood-Clad Tower dare to cause trouble, why don't you step forward?"
A powerful spiritual force swept through the crowd, trying to find some clues among those present.
Huh?
Wei Gonggong's expression shifted slightly, and he shot out like lightning, raising his hand to grab an old man standing on the outermost edge of the crowd.
The old man's expression changed slightly the moment he saw Eunuch Wei lock onto him, and he suddenly took a step back.
But he was only a fourth-rank Grandmaster, how could he possibly be faster than Eunuch Wei?
in an instant,
He suddenly gathered his inner energy and struck at Eunuch Wei.
boom!
Wei Gonggong's palm left afterimages as it bypassed the original palm strike and landed on the old man.
puff!
The old man spat out a mouthful of blood and his body flew out of his hand.
A figure darted out from the crowd and reached out to catch the old man.
boom!
Then a hand reached out and caught Wei Gonggong's palm strike.
Xiao Bieli turned around and landed steadily.
puff!
Wei Gonggong spat out a mouthful of blood, which fell to the ground. He staggered back more than ten steps, leaving more than a dozen deep footprints on the ground, before he regained his footing.
His eyes were filled with horror.
Although he didn't use his full strength in that palm strike, his opponent was caught off guard and he suffered a great loss.
His internal energy was disordered, and he suffered serious internal injuries.
"Young hero?"
Ding Mian exclaimed in surprise.
Everyone else was also staring at Xiao Bieli.
"It's him?"
"The one who wouldn't tell Miss Ding her name?"
"How is this going?"
"The young man—carrying a knife on his back, isn't that him?"
"He's so brave!"
There was an uproar in the field.
No one expected that the young man who was talking to Ding Mian would actually dare to make a move.
Ding Mian's mouth opened slightly. She now understood why the young hero hadn't told her his name earlier; it was to protect her.
Huang Yue felt a slight tremor in her heart.
fortunately!
fortunately!
If this person had acted as if they were very familiar with their Lingxiao Sword Sect, they would probably have been implicated!
Senior Zhang from the Giant Spirit Gang is right here!
Zhang Xuanming's gaze sharpened slightly as he stared at Xiao Bieli and said in a deep voice:
"Fellow Daoist, we have no grudge against each other, why are you causing trouble when I am retiring from the martial arts world?"
"I'm old, and I don't have many years left to live."
Why be so aggressive?
puff!
Xiao Bieli sneered:
"What you're saying is interesting. Not long ago, you betrayed the Blood-Clad Tower and joined the Eastern Depot. Now you want to retire from the martial world?"
"You're ugly, but you have such beautiful dreams!"
"Wherever there are people, there is a martial world. So many people from my Blood-Clad Tower have died because of you. Once you're gone, the rights and wrongs of the martial world will no longer concern you!"