I am a high-level martial arts master.

"Following the formula of yakuza novels..."

"I should probably join a martial arts school and lie low for now, consolidating my protagonist status amidst the cold stares and ridicule of my fellow students!"

The typical plot involves the protagonist's martial arts school getting into trouble with a gang, then questioning them about why they forced him into this situation and why he suddenly joined the gang.

"In my type of novels, there's a formula: out of ten main characters, six are apprentices in martial arts schools, two are from fishermen's backgrounds, and one is a hunter..."

"Could it be that my gang is the one that disappeared?"

This was a matter of life and death, and Ye Li considered the problem very seriously.

When Ye Li was a child, he often pondered some potentially absurd topics.

For example, whether one's thoughts can be read, whether the world one lives in is a fictional world, and whether one is the protagonist.

But clearly, this is not a conclusion that can be reached simply by thinking about it.

However, Ye Li felt very good about himself.

Because he discovered that he possessed the qualities of the protagonist in countless novels.

Or perhaps, it's that the main characters possess his traits.

While reading the novel, he felt countless times that the book was describing him!

He perfectly embodies: Naruto's lineage! Zheng Zha's wisdom! Lu Mingfei's charisma! Gu Yuefangyuan's talent! Chu Xuan's emotional intelligence!

Each of the aforementioned main characters possesses one of the six roots!

When Ye Li first saw these works, he thought he was reading an autobiography like "My Struggle".

This is totally me!!!

It must have been tough for those authors to follow me for so long before they could gather material to create those wildly popular works.

So many protagonist traits were stitched together in Ye Li, making him feel different from the people around him from a young age.

Even those around him noticed his undeniable qualities, praising him for being far beyond ordinary people and saying that Ye Li was practically a god!

Ye Li had always felt that he was just one cheat code away from becoming the protagonist!

After all, there are no useless protagonists, only useless cheat codes!

Even a pig can take off if it obtains Lu's system.

Moreover, Ye Li is only slightly more divine; he can still be considered humanoid!

And now, this amazing wisdom has perfectly completed the last piece of the puzzle!

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Carrying his valuables, he passed through several main streets in the city.

Ye Li returned to the territory of the Azure Dragon Gang, which occupied the west of the city.

The reason for communal accommodation is to prevent the vital energy of the Azure Dragon from flowing out of the gate!

This is not a separate martial arts school or gang within Fangcheng, but rather a measure to prevent ordinary people from learning the skills.

The entire city of Guangming is located on the border of the Xia Kingdom. Now that the empire is in decline, the official power has less control over this place than the local gentry.

The city was nominally under the control of the Great Xia Dynasty.

Getting things done by contacting local gangs can be more efficient.

As long as the corresponding taxes are paid, no one cares about this corner of the empire.

As long as nothing goes wrong, it's fine.

The Azure Dragon Gang has hundreds of martial arts practitioners! Its influence covers half of Guangming, and its power is overwhelming!

The leader of the Azure Dragon Gang is a master who has reached the half-step innate realm.

Such masters are few and far between in the entire Guangming, and they are all renowned figures throughout the city!

With such a powerful backer, there's no need to worry about safety in the short term.

By the time Ye Li returned to the gang, night had already fallen.

The two suns that shone brightly during the day have set, and a cool breeze is blowing, making the hem of my clothes flutter!

Guided by his memory, Ye Li arrived at the dormitory he had been assigned to, and as soon as he approached, he heard conversations coming from inside.

As a newly joined disciple, he naturally wouldn't be assigned a private bedroom, but would instead share a room with the other disciples.

Pushing open the door, you'll find beds, each about 7 meters long, arranged side by side inside.

There were three people in the room, two of whom were teenagers sitting cross-legged on the bed, chatting and laughing.

Ye Li glanced at them, a hint of surprise in his eyes!

All three were dressed in the classic black uniform with red patterns of the Azure Dragon Sect, but the inner linings peeking out were finely made, unlike Ye Li's shirts which needed patches!

They all had fair complexions, and one of the boys even had a jade ring hanging from his waist, indicating that he came from a well-off family.

But what surprised him most was the boy with the jade ring around his waist. He looked to be 15 or 6 years old and still looked immature, clearly not yet an adult!

Upon seeing Ye Li enter, the composed young man smiled and said, "A newcomer has arrived! Welcome, welcome! My name is Zhao Yan."

"My name is Ye Li. I am new to the Azure Dragon Sect today. I hope you will all guide me in the future!" Ye Li politely cupped his hands, but was met with a cold snort of disgust!

The still-childish boy said disdainfully:

"You're covered in sweat, your clothes are dusty, and you look like a poor wretch. Remember to wash off your poverty smell next time you come back."

After saying that, the boy put on his shoes and walked out of the dormitory, seemingly to avoid the sour smell on Ye Li and to feel the fresh air outside!

Frowning as he watched the young man's arrogant figure disappear into the distance, Ye Li hadn't expected this to happen!

What sweaty smell? I showered after I finished practicing martial arts. They probably just looked down on me because of my shabby clothes.

"Here it comes, this tastes just right! The classic brainless little monster has jumped out on its own! This pretty boy is one of them!"

Ye Li shook his head involuntarily:

"This is unsettling! This child has already chosen the path to death! I'll endure him for a few days! He'll surely suffer my Blue Silver Binding!"

Oh, there's one thing I forgot to mention.

In addition to the aforementioned strengths and qualities of the main characters, Ye Li also inherited Tang San's magnanimity!

After seeing Ye Li, Tang Jia San Shao wrote the bestselling Douluo series overnight!

"Brother Ye Li, please don't take offense!" After the young man had walked away, Zhao Yan, seeing the awkward atmosphere inside the house, took the initiative to speak:

"That kid is a direct descendant of the Li family, named Li Xi. He's been arrogant since childhood and doesn't get along with us much, so it's best to have less interaction with him and give him some leeway when you see him in the future!"

"As for the man next to me, his name is Wang Xian!"

"The Li family?" Upon hearing the surname Li, Ye Li immediately thought of the Li family in the east of the city. No wonder they were so arrogant.

"Judging from Li Xi's age, he doesn't seem to be 18 yet?"

Ye Li asked curiously, "Did they join the guild before even awakening their character attributes?"

"Sigh, the Li family is so powerful and wealthy. They've produced several martial artists who have reached the Acquired Realm, so naturally they want to cultivate the next generation within the clan!"

Wang Xian explained, "The Li family spent a lot of money to buy the Qiling Pill, which can awaken the attribute in advance. Therefore, Li Xi's attribute was born a few years earlier than that of ordinary people."

As they spoke, Zhao Yan and Wang Xian's expressions were full of envy.

Their two families were only moderately wealthy, unlike the Li family, who could produce the Qiling Dan (a type of elixir).

"An anti-aging pill?"

Ye Li thought to himself, this must be extremely precious; someone as lowly as himself had never even heard of it.

"No wonder they're rich; they start years earlier than ordinary people. Isn't that a huge advantage?"

Seeing Ye Li deep in thought, the man smiled and said, "But don't be disappointed. Li Xi has probably been abandoned by the Li family, otherwise they wouldn't have sent him to the gang to learn martial arts."

"give up?"

"Of course! If Li Xi had produced a good entry, the Li family would have secretly cultivated it themselves long ago, and they wouldn't have been willing to give it away! Unlike Brother Ye, who is so talented." Wang Xian said with a smile.

"Me? Talented?"

Ye Li's expression changed drastically!

These two people have such keen insight; they could tell someone was extraordinary the moment they met them! Their entire demeanor exuded an air of grandeur!

This made him wonder if his domineering aura was simply impossible to conceal.

Just as Ye Li was having self-doubt, Wang Xian explained:

"Of course, we all paid for this so we wouldn't have to squeeze into that sweaty, smelly dormitory with more than ten other people outside. And with Brother Ye's wealth..."

"...Haha, obviously he was placed here by the coach because of his talent!"

After all, those who can live here are either wealthy or have potential!

Ye Li: So it turns out your poor, stingy attitude has been discovered...