Hunting God Era

Chapter 130 There are always people more capable than you (10k)

As soon as the words were spoken, the relative, who had been all smiles, froze slightly.

During the Chinese New Year, who would ask someone how much they earn in a month? It's such a killjoy.

Jiang Shuangshuang, being the youngest, spoke first: "Auntie, Ye Ge hasn't graduated yet, but he already has a government-affiliated job, which is already very good. Any amount of money is good for his development."

"Oh dear, Shuangshuang, you haven't practiced martial arts, you don't know that."

Auntie said, "Once you become a martial artist, you can get all kinds of jobs. Some government jobs are incomparable to these. Look at your cousin Su Chengyu. He's so young, and he's already a security consultant in Yunhai. He even got a promotion and a raise recently. Chengyu, what was your position again?"

A young man who had been looking down at his phone looked up and said, feigning helplessness:

"Mom, it's just a normal job adjustment. Martial artists get promoted as they train. It's just that I went from security consultant to security supervisor, and my annual salary increased by twenty, but it's still only eight hundred thousand a year. It can't compare to those really powerful ones."

The young man was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with his hair slicked back and wearing an expensive coat, giving him the air of a social elite.

"You still need to work harder," the aunt said, her expression full of pride.

No one responded to his words, and Li Ye simply smiled and pulled out a seat to sit down.

His "cousin" was actually quite strong. At the age of twenty-six, he had already mastered the Seven Dragons Gate. His every move showed strength in his hands, and his fingers clearly showed that he often held weapons. Judging from the marks, they were either knives or swords.

Judging from his physical condition and the quality of his blood and qi fluctuations, he must have been practicing intermediate-level martial arts, which he learned from a martial arts school.

The prestigious martial arts university he entered naturally also taught general knowledge, making him a qualified disinfection worker in every respect.

But such people won't become disinfection workers; more suitable positions await them outside.

"Brother Ye, ignore him."

Jiang Shuangshuang leaned closer and whispered, "All they do is show off. It has nothing to do with us. They do this every year. I don't know what they're trying to do. It's so annoying."

Li Ye simply smiled and didn't reply.

He could understand that feeling; after all, his parents had actually become more confident after he improved their living conditions.

However, it also depends on their character. They may show off, but they won't compare themselves to others.

People like my aunt's family can't wait to compare themselves with everyone who is inferior to them, in order to appear superior.

But this kind of thing isn't a capital offense.

But there's no need to pay attention to it.

They were able to gather here with their aunt because they were inescapable relatives, and their maternal grandmother was still alive.

As time went by, we gradually stopped contacting each other.

Li Ye wouldn't make a fuss over something like this; he's not that petty.

Seeing Li Ye's calm expression, Jiang Shuangshuang admired him even more. She had always respected this cousin because Li Ye had been very opinionated and mature since childhood.

Su Chengyu is not like that. It's not like we just met. This guy has been like this for ten years. He clearly wants to show off, but he puts on a helpless act as if he didn't want to at all and that his parents raised him.

After breaking through the Dragon Gate and becoming a martial artist, he became even more arrogant, never even glancing at them when they met or spoke to him.

Li Ye was different; he had a very calm and mature demeanor since childhood, but he didn't seem like an old man or woman. He was more like a young man with a mature soul, yet his words and actions were very much like those of a young man.

Li Ye had no idea what Jiang Shuangshuang thought of him. If he did, he would only say that he hadn't fully matured in his previous life before he transmigrated here. Otherwise, he wouldn't say that he was mature, but rather that he was old and clumsy.

"Brother Ye, what's it like in a martial arts training class?"

Jiang Shuangshuang asked curiously, "Is it really just about going out to fight monsters every day, then returning to school to spar with each other, scaling walls and unleashing attacks from a distance? Will you transform if you really get into a fight?"

These words made the two younger children next to them perk up their ears.

"Will it unleash something like the Black Flame Evil Dragon Wave?" Fourteen-year-old cousin Jiang Mingqi asked expectantly.

He's a bit like Fei Zhishang, with a touch of chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur).

The youngest is Jiang Duoduo, nine years old. The little girl is very delicate-looking, and the oversized down jacket makes her look like an adorable little dumpling. She is also looking at Li Ye with an expectant expression.

There's a kind of cuteness in them who know nothing, but are piqued by their older siblings and want to join in.

"Do you think this is a video game?"

Li Ye laughed and said, "It's not that mysterious, but you need to gain experience to broaden your knowledge of demons and monsters, as well as your reaction and coping strategies when you encounter them in the future. Cultivation is actually not much different from being in a martial arts school."

"Instead of asking Li Ye, you should ask your cousin Cheng Yu."

But no sooner had he finished speaking than his aunt, never one to sit still, interrupted like a peacock spreading its tail feathers:

“Your cousin Chengyu has the cultivation level of the Seven Dragons Sect, so he knows everything.”

Su Chengyu smiled slightly, "There's nothing to say about it, it's just normal martial arts training. Actually, if you have the means, it would be best to go to a martial arts school. The training is for getting rewards, and combining it with other methods will yield the best results."

"Yes, listen to your cousin Chengyu more. If you ever have the chance to practice martial arts in the future, following your cousin's advice will definitely be the right thing to do."

The older aunt then looked at the younger aunt, "When are you going to let the kids learn martial arts or something? I'm telling you, don't be stingy. What if they break through the Dragon Gate? Look at Xiao Ye, once he breaks through the Dragon Gate, even high school students can find something to do. Breaking through it again is still a good thing."

My aunt's smile froze a little. "Well... I'll think about it when I get back."

Upon hearing this, Li Ye glanced at the three people beside him. Apart from Jiang Duoduo, who appeared normal, the other two looked somewhat dejected.

Due to family circumstances, none of the children in my aunt's family practice martial arts. Jiang Shuangshuang is sixteen years old and just started high school this year. Although she hasn't decided on whether to pursue martial arts or academics yet, she has already set her sights on academics.

Jiang Mingqi was the same; junior high school was the best time to go to a martial arts school to practice, but due to limited resources, he couldn't go.

This is an economic issue.

In modern society, daily life and even eating well are not problems, but spending a lot of money to practice martial arts is somewhat difficult.

Besides, there are three of them; we don't have the money to support all of them at the martial arts school.

It would be unfair to Jiang Mingqi to train his two daughters, and it would also be unfair to Jiang Mingqi to train his daughters.

If you really wanted to train all of them, you couldn't afford it even if you went bankrupt.

If Li Ye hadn't used the cheat code, even if he had stopped the bleeding in time, his years of savings would have been wiped out, and he would have even incurred a debt of 200,000 yuan.

He only has one child, but if he has to support three, and Li Ye continues like this, the expenses will be three times the usual amount, and he really can't afford it.

In ordinary families, most people believe that their children's success is largely determined by fate. If a child can break through the dragon gate using guided exercises, then they have natural talent. If a child cannot break through the dragon gate using guided exercises, then there's no need to force it.

Those who can attend preparatory courses generally come from families with decent financial conditions. The reason Li Ye is an exception is because of his time travel.

Who told him to be extraordinary from a young age? His parents thought he was destined for greatness and gritted their teeth to support him.

Once the offering is hung up, it means the hard times are over and the good times are over.

However, if they don't fail, the result may be unsatisfactory, or even lead to a complete collapse.

No matter how hard one practices martial arts, it's difficult for them to earn back the money they spent on training once they enter the workforce.

My aunt's words were obviously intentional.

Among his many relatives, his family was the best off. The uncle next to him, who was looking at his phone and pretending to be busy, didn't get along with Li Ye's father and aunt's husband. They sat far apart and didn't even bother to talk.

Long ago, besides Li Ye, the younger aunt's family had also considered having their child learn martial arts, but they were too strapped for cash. They were originally planning to borrow some money from the older aunt so that Jiang Shuangshuang could try it out first.

The result was still a rejection, which meant very clearly that they couldn't afford it and didn't have the talent, so the student should just give up and accept their fate.

If you don't want to lend it, you don't have to; that's only human nature, even with relatives. But bringing it up again now is really unpleasant.

Besides my aunt's family looking unwell, my parents also looked very pale.

Liu Qingxia forced a smile and said, "Big sister, Xiaoye's matter is not trivial. He has a legitimate job and a certificate. I have seen it."

"They're all the same, there's no difference."

My aunt said nonchalantly:
"I've inquired about it for you. In Yunhai, this is considered a public service position. You can ask about demon information for free. Anyone can do it."

"Mom, are you talking about those sanitation workers running around on the streets?"

She had barely finished speaking when Su Chengzhou, the second son of her aunt's family, who was the same age as Li Ye and had a carefree, irresponsible demeanor, said:

“I’ve met these people before. My brother sometimes chats with them, and the way they fawn over them is just too much to bear.”

He also broke through the Dragon Gate. Because his family had resources and was willing to spend money, he didn't even go to the preparatory course. He broke through the Dragon Gate in his first year of high school and is now at the level of the Third Dragon Gate.

However, judging from Li Ye's perspective, he should focus on Foundation Building Techniques, and his natural talent is not as good as his brother's.

The family has two remaining daughters, one about the same age as Jiang Shuangshuang and the other a year younger than Jiang Mingqi. Both are sophisticated, typical of people from big cities, and have an arrogant and disdainful attitude towards people from the countryside.

Li Ye had no idea how this kind of attitude had developed.

Su Chengzhou's words made his parents subconsciously purse their lips, clearly trying to hold back their anger.

"You can't say that. Last time, when Painted Skin came out, it was Xiao Ye who reminded us. The data clerk is also very capable."

My uncle smoothed things over and changed the subject, saying, "By the way, has Xiaoye found out which school he plans to apply to after graduation?"

“He should be applying to a top martial arts university. We’ll see which one he applies to,” Li Haihua added.

As he said this, he glanced at his sister-in-law's family.

Upon hearing this, the aunt's family was visibly startled.

"The important point?!"

The aunt was taken aback. "Why is that the focus? Shouldn't it be on ordinary martial arts?"

Liu Qingxia said, "I forgot to mention that Xiao Ye recently found a good master, the Four Dragons Sect. I don't know much about it."

"impossible!"

The aunt blurted out, "How come you know the Four Dragons Gate? Isn't that the same place my son was back then!"

"Auntie, why can't it be possible?"

Jiang Shuangshuang seized the opportunity and sneered, "It can't be that your child can practice martial arts but everyone else can't, right? Martial artists aren't all surnamed Su."

How dare you speak like that!

Su Chengzhou glared at him. "Find"

Before he could utter the last word, his face inexplicably turned pale, and he immediately shut his mouth.

As soon as Li Ye turned his gaze away, Liu Qingxia couldn't help but say, "Big sister, Xiao Ye has also participated in martial arts competitions, and he's very good at it!"

These words startled everyone, and Su Chengyu was the first to burst into laughter, his expression full of disdain.

The other three children from my aunt's family were grinning from ear to ear.

Do you even know what participating in a martial arts competition means?

Su Chengzhou smiled and glanced at Liu Qingxia, then said to Li Ye with a playful expression:
"You're a preparatory student, aren't you? What kind of preparatory student participates in a martial arts competition? Even my brother never participated in one. How can you compare to him? You're just bragging. You're not even qualified for a martial arts competition!"

Su Chengyu and Li Ye are the same age. Although they don't have much contact, they still meet during holidays.

From a young age, he was carefree and irresponsible, while Li Ye was very steady and had always been well-liked, which made Su Chengyu very uncomfortable.

His family is clearly the best off, and they have the most promising future. He's just an ordinary guy who'll never amount to anything in this third-tier city. What's so great about him?

When he broke through the Dragon Gate, Li Ye was still practicing martial arts diligently at the martial arts school. However, no matter how much he mocked him, the other party remained unmoved, which made him even more annoyed.

Now look, even Li Ye has moments of boasting and lying!
As he said this, his whole body trembled, and his blood and qi surged out, fluctuating three times, which was the symbol of the Three Dragon Gates.

"This is the frequency of the Three Dragon Gates. Li Ye, you said you're participating in the martial arts competition, which Dragon Gate are you from?" Su Chengzhou asked.

No sooner had he finished speaking than the door was pushed open, and another family walked in.

"We can talk about it later. It's the New Year, let's not ruin our harmony."

Seeing this, the uncle quickly pulled Li Ye aside, signaling him not to stoop to the level of others.

As they spoke, they all stood up and went to greet the kind-smiling old lady standing to the side.

That's my maternal grandmother.

"grandmother."

Seeing their grandmother looking over, the younger generation also called out.

Grandma nodded kindly, took out a stack of red envelopes, and gave one to Li Ye, saying, "Little Ye, you've grown taller!"

"Thank you grandma."

Li Ye obediently called out, and saw that his grandmother treated all children equally, giving each child a red envelope.

The Liu family has three sons and three daughters, and they have many children; it is a large family.

My maternal uncle's family has three children, two girls and one boy, all of whom are adults. The youngest has graduated from university and is now working in Yunhai.

My second uncle's family has five members: three boys and two girls. The youngest girl is the same age as Jiang Mingqi.

My uncle's family has two members, a man and a woman. The older one is in his thirties, and the younger one just got married.

Weddings often involve large families.

There were more than 30 people in total, divided into three tables in the private room.

The elders sit at one table, the younger generation who can drink sit at another, and those who can't drink sit at yet another.

However, there are differences. For example, Su Chengyu sat at the same table with his elders.

"Brother-in-law, you look so dashing! Girl, you look much younger too! Chengyu, you've become much more handsome!"

As soon as the uncles arrived, they started saying nice things to him.

This is one of the reasons why my aunt and uncle are willing to come back for the Chinese New Year. Besides the fact that the elders are still alive, it's also because of her brothers, who are different from her two sisters and are very doting on them.

Although they still look down on him, who doesn't want to hear nice things? If you hear nice things often enough, you'll be willing to help with small favors.

For example, the youngest son of my maternal uncle's family got a job in Yunhai, which was arranged by them.

It's not that these uncles are snobbish; in fact, they treated Li Ye's family well. When Li Ye was struggling financially while practicing martial arts, they would give him money without hesitation.

Humans are complex, and everyone has their own wisdom for survival; it's impossible to say whether something is right or wrong.

"Brother Ye, I believe you!"

After the seating arrangement was finalized, Jiang Shuangshuang, who was sitting next to Li Ye, glanced sideways at the three younger members of the Su family opposite her and said:

"So what if it's a martial arts competition? You'll definitely be able to participate."

"that is!"

Jiang Mingqi, standing to the side, curled his lip and said, "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, never underestimate a young man's potential! Brother Ye, in my heart, you are the most suitable to be the protagonist!"

Li Ye laughed, "You two just don't believe me. Besides, why would I spend thirty years crossing the river for no reason? Don't do this kind of thing."

Jiang Shuangshuang stuck out her tongue shyly, "That's different. Brother Ye, there must be a reason why you say that."

This is a filter issue.

She didn't know what the martial arts competition was all about, but subconsciously she felt that Li Ye was unlikely to participate. Although she didn't want to admit it, Su Chengyu and Su Chengzhou were indeed the most powerful martial artists she knew.

If it were an ordinary person, she would definitely think it was hypocritical, but if it were Li Ye, then he must have his reasons.

Li Ye chuckled upon hearing this and looked at the two siblings, "Want to practice martial arts?"

"Think about it, I'm really good at guiding exercises. I did a lot of them during puberty, at least three times a day, until I was completely mesmerized!" Jiang Mingqi said.

Li Ye: "..."

It doesn't sound like anything good.

But that's still the reality.

Guiding exercises are a basic practice that everyone knows. And since adolescence is a time when qi and blood are rising, as long as the diet is adequate, it is possible to do them more often.

Repeat three times.
Li Ye only did it twice a day back then.

Judging from this, her natural talent is not bad.

Li Ye thought for a moment and said, "If you two are free during the winter break, you can come to my place, and I'll teach you martial arts."

"Really? Brother Ye, you can teach me?" Jiang Shuangshuang's eyes widened.

"whispering sound!"

Hearing this, Su Chengzhou, sitting across from her, spoke up, his tone full of disdain: "Cousin, do you have a problem? You should come to me instead of him. I'm a real member of the Three Dragons Sect. Teach? How are you going to teach me? With your mouth?"

"What does it have to do with you!"

Jiang Shuangshuang retorted angrily, "I'm talking to my cousin, what are you doing interrupting me!"

Su Chengzhou's face fell, and he was about to slam his hand on the table and stand up.

He doesn't like that at all. What does it matter if we're relatives or not? If you give me face, we're relatives; if you don't, we're nothing!

He's just an ordinary person, spouting nonsense here because he shares some blood with someone. If he's not taught a lesson, people will think he's something else!
But before he could even slap the ground, that strange feeling came over him, filling him with dread. His body, which had been halfway up, fell back down, his head drooping, his face deathly pale.

Those who didn't know the situation might have thought that he had fallen silent after Jiang Shuangshuang said something to him.

This grumpy guy has suddenly become so well-behaved?

"I can still teach you a little. I've learned a wide variety of martial arts, so there's bound to be one that suits you."

Li Ye laughed and said, "Anyway, it's free, so give it a try. You guys are usually idle anyway, so why not come and practice?"

He could certainly spend some money to support them; given their past friendship and the level of their relationship, Li Ye was willing to do so.

However, no martial arts school teaches as well as he does.

He had combined numerous martial arts techniques, and with just a little testing, he could tell which ones were suitable for him to practice, including the methods for practicing those that hadn't yet broken through the Dragon Gate.

As for not being able to train it
If Li Ye were willing, every one of his peers here could break through the Dragon Gate.

It can be built by simply piling up resources.

However, practicing martial arts is inherently difficult. Even his parents didn't need to force him to practice. If they had focused on health and nutrition, they could have lived a healthy life.

"Brother Ye, I'll come find you after the eighth day of the lunar new year," Jiang Mingqi said excitedly.

How could a young person not want to practice martial arts? It's just a matter of whether they have the opportunity to do so.

If you know even a little bit, Li Ye's words are a bit nonsense. No matter which sect, a student cannot teach others martial arts. In proper terms, this requires a qualification certificate.

However, on the other hand, if one surpasses the level of a martial arts master, such as Xu Yanwu, then it's unnecessary.

Either they know nothing, blindly trust, and one dares to teach while the other dares to practice.

Jiang Shuangshuang and Jiang Mingqi represent a return to simplicity.

After all, Li Ye really does know how.

The New Year's Eve dinner is still plentiful. No matter what conflicts exist between relatives, they still have to accept gifts on New Year's Eve. No matter how much they dislike each other, they have to save face.

And today's event was more lively than usual.

First, Li Ye broke through the Dragon Gate and paid off his debts to his relatives, making his parents proud. Second, in this episode featuring his aunt, Su Chengzhou, who was usually the most troublesome, didn't cause any trouble. Otherwise, he would usually be nonchalant, picking fights with everyone and acting like he looked down on everyone.

But this year, he was unusually well-behaved, keeping his head down and eating quietly.

It's not that he's reformed, but whenever he tries to say something, a strange feeling envelops him as soon as he looks up.

It's like the demons encountered during training. No, the demons during training aren't that powerful, and the martial arts contestants at their school aren't that powerful either.

That's Yunhai's school, a place that produces many outstanding talents, but even the top student didn't feel this way.

The absurd, panicked, and terrified feeling made him feel uncomfortable all over. Only by keeping his head down and not speaking did the feeling ease slightly.

It wasn't until after several rounds of drinks and several dishes that the feeling subsided.

Hey!
Once the tension eased, Su Chengzhou couldn't hold back any longer. He pushed aside his chair and ran outside, even bumping into his father as he staggered away.

"What's wrong with this kid?"

His father muttered something, but didn't take it seriously. After all, he did this every year and was used to it.

Once outside, Su Chengzhou went to the restroom, washed his face thoroughly, and patted himself in the mirror to suppress the feeling.

For no apparent reason, a surge of anger welled up inside him.

"Damn it, what are you country bumpkins so arrogant about! I'm the main character!"

Su Chengzhou grimaced and cursed, then shook his hand and strode forward, only to bump into someone as he was leaving the house.

"Oh, sorry."

The other person was the same age as him and wasn't angry after being hit; he apologized first.

"Are you blind?!"

Su Chengzhou was already in a bad mood, and the apology only fueled his anger. He pointed at him and yelled, "My clothes cost tens of thousands of yuan. If you damage them, can you afford to pay for them?!"

"what?"

Upon hearing this, the boy raised an eyebrow. "It's New Year's Eve. I'll give you a chance. Just say sorry and that'll be it."

I said you motherfucker

……

"Let me tell you, this time, Chengyu is still the better one."

Inside the private room, the uncle, who had been drinking, said to his uncles, "A demonic realm has appeared in Jinze City next door. You guys don't know what that is, but it's a place with good mines."

"Chengyu's company got this opportunity and is doing transportation for the mine. This time they're here to talk to people. As for me, I'll also take this opportunity to make some money. It's not much, but the total profit is definitely in the tens of millions."

He paused for a moment, then squinted at his surroundings.

Sure enough, he heard a chorus of praise from those around him, and then he smiled with satisfaction.
"This time I came back to Ningjiang not only for the New Year, but also to visit the Bai family. You may not know this, but this is something only martial artists would know. Chengyu, tell them what's going on."

"The Bai family of Ningjiang, Bai Rongzu."

Su Chengyu smiled faintly and said, "He is a very powerful second-realm martial artist. He is very influential in Ningjiang City and can be considered the leader of Ningjiang martial artists. In private, everyone calls him Master Bai. This time, we are dealing with business with him."

"However, as a second-realm martial artist, he is a very amiable person in private. His son, Bai Shichang, is also very powerful and is a true martial arts contestant."

As he spoke, he seemed to remember something and turned to Li Ye, saying, "Cousin, you participated in the martial arts competition, have you ever met the eldest son of the Bai family?"

While eating, Li Ye was sharing some martial arts tips with the Jiang siblings when he was suddenly startled by someone asking him a question.

"Young Master Bai?"

"nothing."

Su Chengyu smiled slightly, "Li Ye, as a martial artist, you must be realistic and not think about things that don't exist. Just because you're a martial artist doesn't mean you can be arrogant. There are always people more capable than you. Being a data clerk is actually quite good. It means you have a great grasp of knowledge about demons and monsters. If you have any ideas in the future, you can come to Yunhai. Our company also welcomes people with good general knowledge."

"Did you hear that, Li Ye? Your cousin wants to give you a hand in his career."

Auntie quickly said, "You can't earn much as a data clerk. Go work at your cousin's company. Even if your martial arts skills aren't great, you can still make hundreds of thousands a year. That's all money!"

As she spoke, she raised her head, wearing a smug expression as if she were about to receive gratitude.

This made Li Ye smile.
You might say this person isn't a bad person, but they're a snob, look down on others, fawn over the powerful and flatter the weak, and enjoy being fawned over.

You'd think this person was wicked, but he still introduced a job to a relative.

"I think my job is pretty good," Li Ye said. "After graduation, I look forward to working here."

Hearing this, the aunt rolled her eyes. "He'll never eat fine food his whole life, and even if he becomes a martial artist, he won't amount to anything. You should learn from your cousin, or look at your younger cousin. When he gets to the Four Dragons Gate, he'll be a promising martial arts talent."

boom! !

The door to the private room was suddenly kicked open.

One of them, carrying a bruised and swollen Su Chengzhou, raised his head and clicked his tongue, "Who the hell is this guy's family?!"

"Cheng Zhou!"

The aunt exclaimed in surprise and was about to run over.

"Young Master Bai!"

Su Chengyu was faster than her, quickly passing by. He first glanced at Su Chengzhou, whom she was carrying, and his eye twitched.

His entire face was swollen, his mouth was open, and he was missing several teeth.

But when he looked at the boy again, he suppressed his anger and smiled ingratiatingly, "Young Master Bai, this is my younger brother. Isn't there some misunderstanding?"

Bai Shichang glanced at him from head to toe. "And who are you?"

He's been riding high lately.

There's no other reason than that the father gained power, and as the son, he naturally gained power as well.

The local strongmen in Ningjiang City have all united and are working together to exert their strength towards the Demon Realm. As the de facto leader, Bai Rongzu has risen from Yunlu County to become the leader of martial artists in Ningjiang City.

Bai Shichang has evolved from the young master of Yunlu County to the young master of Ningjiang.

"Oh, I remember now, you and your father came to visit a few days ago."

Bai Shichang glanced at his uncle who had stood up, then put the person in his arms down. "Your brother? Your brother is quite something. He bumped into someone, didn't apologize, and even cursed at them. I thought he was quite capable."

He pointed at Su Chengyu's chest, "You think I'm a pushover, acting all wild with me in Ningjiang?!"

"It's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding."

Uncle Bai said with a fawning smile, "Young Master Bai, it's New Year's Eve, there must be some misunderstanding. Our son might not be feeling well. We'll compensate you, and we'll make sure you're satisfied."

The aunt's face flushed red. She had never met the Bai family before, but she felt ashamed that her wealthy husband and her always outstanding son had done such a thing.

But they dared not speak out against their anger.

"Compensate for what? Do I need you to compensate me? Damn it, who do you think you are?"

Just as Bai Shichang was about to continue speaking, another person suddenly entered through the door.

"Shichang, what are you doing? Come and eat! It's New Year's Eve, what are you up to?"

"You think I wanted this? During the Lunar New Year, I was just taking a piss and someone cursed at me. Damn it, this is incredibly unlucky!"

Bai Shichang glanced back at him, thought for a moment, looked at the large family gathered around the three tables, and then saw Su Chengyu and his father's fawning smiles, and clicked his tongue.

"Fine, I've improved my temper quite a bit. It's the New Year, I won't make things difficult for you. If this culprit won't apologize, then you'll have to apologize."

"The old ones are fine, and the young ones don't need it. Everyone else, come to me respectfully with three cups of wine, offer me a New Year's greeting, and drink them. Then this matter will be over!"

Bai Shichang pulled out a chair and sat down with an air of authority. "Otherwise, if I'm not happy on New Year's Eve, then you won't have it easy either. I'll make sure you spend New Year's Eve in the hospital!"

"No, you're going a bit too far!"

Jiang Shuangshuang walked out with a cold face and shouted, "What does the trouble Su Chengzhou caused have to do with me!"

"Yo!"

Bai Shichang's eyes lit up. The girl had a ponytail, was youthful and beautiful, and her pretty face was frosty and attractive. She immediately captured his heart.

"Drink a few more."

He pointed at Jiang Shuangshuang, but before he could utter the last word "cup," someone next to him suddenly pulled him, causing him to stumble.

"Qi An, are you crazy?!"

He turned and cursed, only to see Qi An's face was deathly pale and he was trembling like a sieve.

"How about a beverage?"

Just then, another voice rang out from the side.

"I'll drink with you."

Bai Shichang turned around and started cursing, but as soon as he turned his head, his eyes almost popped out, and he straightened up instantly.

His mouth was slightly open and trembling rapidly as he saw Li Ye walking over, holding a cup in one hand and a bottle of beverage in the other.

Li Ye looked Bai Shichang up and down, and asked in confusion, "The eldest son of the Bai family?"

Bai Shichang was suddenly jolted awake, shaking his head like a rattle-drum, his lips moving but unable to utter a single word.

"Where did you get this nickname? I remember you were called 'Double Swordsman'?" Li Ye asked.

Bai Shichang finally managed a smile that looked more like a grimace. "Mr. Li, I don't know."

Li Ye glanced at him, then turned to the other person, "And you, the second young master of the Qi family?"

"No! My friend just said that!" Qi An stood ramrod straight.

"Why are you here instead of spending the Lunar New Year with your family?"

"Report! Several of our parents were celebrating the New Year together, and we were bored, so we decided to have a meal together and celebrate the New Year with them!" Qi An announced loudly.

He was filled with remorse.

Several older men were discussing business, while the younger generation of these local Ningjiang gangsters, who were originally idle, suddenly had an idea from Bai Shichang: why not find a place to celebrate the New Year together?

With their influence, they could have chosen the best hotel in Ningjiang.

But this was a last-minute decision. The New Year's Eve was fully booked. If it were any other time, they could have forced someone to empty a table.

But now that Ningjiang is calm, no one dares to cause trouble, so after searching for a long time, they chose this hotel.

结果
It would have been better if we had been more domineering back then!

Seeing one person stuttering and another standing straight as a wooden stake, completely afraid to speak, Li Ye clicked his tongue. He glanced at Su Chengzhou lying on the ground and said:
"You deserve a beating for being foul-mouthed, so let's just let it go. But asking my whole family to toast you three times isn't really appropriate, is it?"

"Mr. Li, I was wrong!"

Besides Bai Shichang, Li Ye is also different now!

He heard it from his own father.

Every single martial artist in the entire city of Kanazawa, from the oldest to the youngest, was wiped out.

They've started playing the collective punishment game!
He had previously thought Li Ye's actions in Ningjiang were already quite ruthless, but now, in comparison, they seemed as gentle as a benevolent magistrate.

He was the eldest son of the Bai family, but in Ningjiang, Li Ye was practically a master.

This is a true grandfather.

Bai Shichang's knees buckled, and he was about to kneel down, but as soon as he did, a look from Li Ye made him stand up again instinctively.

"You're out fooling around instead of spending New Year's Eve with your family, and you've got so much energy. Well then, help me out. Qi An, you're in the reserve, so take your buddies and coordinate with the data department. Tonight, we'll be running all over Ningjiang City."

"Yes!"

Qi An instinctively put his hands on his trouser legs, snapped to attention, grabbed Bai Shichang, and ran.

The latter was pulled and ran even faster than Qi An, disappearing from the private room in an instant.

"you're right."

Only then did Li Ye look at the dumbfounded Su Chengyu, "As a martial artist, one cannot be too arrogant. Su Chengzhou was too arrogant and has learned his lesson. There are always people more capable than you."

"Li, Li Ye."

Uncle was stunned for a long time before stammering, "You know the eldest son of the Bai family?"

After he finished speaking, he realized something was wrong.

This wasn't just some acquaintance of the young master of the Bai family; Bai Shichang treated him like he was seeing his own father.
As for the "Master Li" being called, he didn't hear it clearly and thought it was Li Ye.

"I don't know the eldest son of the Bai family, but I am somewhat familiar with Bai Shichang."

Li Ye walked back to his table. "We're all competitors in the martial arts competition, so it's normal for us to know each other."

"Brother Ye, holy crap, Brother Ye!"

When he returned to the table, Jiang Mingqi finally reacted, his face beaming with excitement, "You were so cool just now! That guy was like a mouse before a cat when he saw you. I told you you were the main character! Brother Ye, are you the Dragon King? On the surface, you're a student, but secretly you're the leader of an assassin organization!"

He didn't know who Bai Shichang was, but judging from Su Chengyu's arrogant and obsequious manner, he knew that Bai Shichang was no ordinary person.

Such an extraordinary person was intimidated by Li Ye.

Then Li Ye is even more extraordinary.

Li Ye was also taken aback, then laughed and said, "Don't think about such nonsense. I'm just an employee of the disinfection bureau. They're only doing this because of the bureau chief's influence."

As for who the bureau chief is, that's none of your business.

The group sat down again in an eerie manner, and after a long silence, they began to toast each other again.

But the topic shifted to Li Haihua.

"Brother-in-law, the disinfection bureau has a bright future, I think it has a very bright future!"

The younger aunt looked smug, even defiantly glancing at the older aunt.

"No way, Xiao Ye is just a data clerk. Didn't you hear him say that he's just giving face to their bureau chief?" Li Haihua said with a smile.

Su Chengyu, who was standing to the side, turned pale and then red as he listened.

Others don't understand.

How could he not understand?
What kind of face does the head of the pest control bureau have?

The head of Yunhai's pest control bureau is like a mascot; his company treats him like a reference encyclopedia, seemingly giving him face, but in reality, he has no respect for him at all.

The disinfection and sterilization bureaus across China are just that—so-so.

Could something have gone wrong with the disinfection bureau in Ningjiang City?

Moreover, even if something unexpected happens, it's not something a data clerk like Li Ye can handle.

The New Year's Eve dinner ended in an eerie atmosphere. After finishing the meal, a group of people walked out of the hotel, only to find a group of people waiting at the door.

Leading them were Bai Rongzu, Qi Yuan, and Kong Jing, followed by a group of local bullies from Ningjiang City.

Upon seeing everyone come out, Bai Rongzu's face turned pale at first, but then he gritted his teeth and went to greet them.

After the incident, Bai Shichang dared not hide it at all and made a phone call.

Bai Rongzu's cheerful mood suddenly sank to the bottom. He didn't even feel like hitting his son. He ran over and waited at the door, not daring to go in for fear of ruining Li Ye's New Year's Eve dinner.

The weather on New Year's Eve was very cold. Although his body could withstand the cold as a martial artist, his heart was already trembling with fear.

Despite repeated orders forbidding any trouble, they underestimated their own wayward son.

He felt like strangling Bai Shichang!
If I had known, I should have raised the placenta back then, even if it was mentally disabled. Staying at home would have been better than causing trouble.

If you get into trouble, it could cost your whole family their lives!
"Master Li, we have failed in our duty of discipline and have come to apologize to you!" Bai Rongzu lowered his head as if he wanted to disappear into his chest.

Li Ye laughed and said, "Bai Shichang and Su Chengzhou had a conflict. Su Chengzhou was in the wrong first. Although he is my relative, I am just an employee of the disinfection bureau and I don't have that much influence. Let's stick to the facts."

Su.?

Bai Rongzu was taken aback and subconsciously looked at two familiar faces in the crowd.

These two people seemed to have visited him before, perhaps to do business.
Is this Li Ye's relative?

Given this relationship, why would someone need to be so subservient and humble?

If Li Ye were his relative, he would be incredibly arrogant.

But what does that mean?
Bai Rongzu suddenly understood and said, "You're right. We should stick to the facts and not blindly admit that others are wrong."

“That’s right, it’s the New Year, don’t just stand here. With so many of you, my relatives are scared. If there’s anything, go to the station to talk to them,” Li Ye said.

"Okay, okay, alright."

Bai Rongzu breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Ye spoke casually, without any intention of pursuing the matter further; it was all in the past.

fortunately
Fortunately, it was someone Li Ye disliked.

Thinking about it this way, his gaze towards Su Chengyu carried a hint of pity.

They have a treasure mountain but don't realize it.
In any case, we can't let them do this business.

"Li Ye!"

Just as he was about to leave with his men, Su Chengyu finally realized what was happening and quickly walked up to Li Ye, bowing and saying:

"It was our family's fault before, and my mother wasn't very good at dealing with people. Please be magnanimous and forgive me this time. My father's business can be canceled, but my business must be closed, or I will be punished! Mom, Mom, say something!"

"Yes, yes!"

Auntie was startled and said to Li Ye with a fawning smile, "Xiao Ye, we're all family, there's no need to make things so awkward. Auntie has been wrong sometimes, please forgive Auntie this once. Second sister, second sister, say something, I may have been a little petty, but I haven't done anything too wrong, have I? Last time you came to Yunhai, I was the one who hosted you."

It would have been better if these words hadn't been mentioned. Liu Qingxia was already somewhat reluctant to say them, but as soon as they were brought up, her face darkened.

Before, when they went on a trip related to Painted Skin, they also went to Yunhai. The so-called hospitality was just ordering them around to a place, having a meal, and then having them pay the bill.

"Auntie, I didn't do anything. This has nothing to do with me. I'm from a pest control bureau. I'm good at checking information on demons, but I don't care about any business."

Li Ye shook his head, then looked at Su Chengyu, who was bowing deeply, and said, "However, you can criticize your own mother. You're not a good person; you're easily taught a lesson. You should learn your lesson now. Dad, Mom, we're leaving."

He patted Su Chengyu on the shoulder, then ignored him and turned to leave.

Bai Rongzu, who hadn't left yet, paused, becoming even more certain.

This deal is impossible to complete.

Let's switch to another one.

　I originally planned to post this in the early morning, but I realized that this transition wasn't suitable for a break, so I decided to post it all at once. Sorry.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)