I am a high-level martial arts master.

December 1st, West of the city!

In the courtyard, Ye Li straightened his clothes.

After removing the four heavy iron hoops that I had worn for half a month, I felt a lightness in my body that I had never felt before.

The entire body is like a hollow shell, with abundant power contained within its muscles and bones, achieving optimal strength and speed.

"It's time to set off," Ye Li thought silently.

Knowing the inside story, Li Liang said worriedly, "Young Master, why don't you put on the Silver Scale Armor for extra protection?"

"It's alright. Wearing armor is too heavy. It's much more convenient to go into battle lightly equipped," Ye Li said, waving his hand.

Stepping out of the courtyard, Zheng Tong was already waiting outside the door.

Seeing Ye Li walk out, Zheng Tong couldn't help but say again, "Let me remind you, there's still a chance to regret it now."

"Hahaha." Ye Li laughed and waved her hand, "Master, don't act like a little girl, let's set off quickly."

Looking at the forthright Ye Li, Zheng Tong was even more moved, but he stopped trying to persuade him and nodded as he walked out with Ye Li.

……

At this moment, in the territory of the Poison Wolf Gang, gongs and drums resounded and colorful flags fluttered.

Zou Tu, with his iron horse and golden sword, sat upright in the main seat, a smile playing on his lips as he watched the endless stream of guests arrive before him.

As the saying goes, high-level gang warfare unfolds in the simplest way.

Since the date for the Azure Dragon Gang's apprenticeship banquet has already been set, it cannot be changed.

Therefore, he deliberately held the ceremony an hour earlier than the Azure Dragon Gang's apprenticeship banquet in the west of the city.

In this way, those forces that do not want to offend his Poison Wolf Gang will either have to make it clear that they will only fight him.

Either after finishing your own meal, you have to be considerate and avoid offending either side, so you can only rush to the east of the city to have another meal.

Those who chose the second option were already full after finishing their meal.

At that time, how could the guests and hosts in the east of the city possibly show any signs of being happy and content?

In this way, their side gained the upper hand in terms of the atmosphere of the banquet.

Compared to those simple business battles involving "stealing company seals" and "cutting off the power," this "first-come-first-served" strategy is simply a top-level battle of wits!

Just as Zou Tu was surveying the entire scene, Vice Leader Tao Song slowly stepped forward and said with a strange expression, "Old Zou, something strange is happening."

Zou Tu asked, "What's the problem?"

"If we provoke the Azure Dragon Gang like this, wouldn't Zheng Tong, with his fiery temper, have already come knocking on our door?"

Tao Song asked suspiciously, "I feel that Zheng Tong's temper has gotten better and better in recent years. Could he be hiding some kind of conspiracy?"

"Oh--"

Upon hearing Tao Song's words, Zou Tu sneered:

"Even though Zheng Tong's cultivation is profound, he has not yet reached the Innate Realm. His soul cannot reside in his heart and lungs, making it difficult for him to resist my hidden agent."

"In a few years, through subtle influence, you will see that Zheng guy kneeling before us like a slave."

Upon hearing this, Tao Song looked at his old friend in astonishment: "Could it be... that you have poisoned Zheng Tong with malicious intent!"

"That's one way to understand it," Zou Tu sneered.

"This provocation was actually a test to see how far the hidden traps would affect Zheng Tong."

"Now it seems that the results have been very good."

"Zheng Tong has become increasingly cowardly in recent years. If nothing unexpected happens, he will be able to seize control of the entire city without bloodshed in a few years!"

……

Just as Zou Tu was speaking, a large number of guests filed in from the outside at the apprenticeship banquet.

Both the legitimate and criminal worlds, the city lord's mansion, martial arts schools, merchants...

All the well-known and influential figures in Guangming came here to celebrate.

Countless people also came to join in the fun at the banquet that stretched for miles.

It's truly like brocade adorned with fresh flowers, or oil poured over a raging fire!

The only thing missing to create a lively atmosphere was a spark that would ignite the entire stage.

At this moment, the master of ceremonies, dressed in a bright red robe, watched with great joy as one after another, prominent figures from the city entered the gate, almost wearing down the threshold.

"Welcome! Lord City Lord!"

"Welcome! The Master of Chuangyuan Martial Arts School is here!"

"Welcome! Manager of Guixing Chamber of Commerce!"

……

Countless renowned figures and influential representatives entered with their heads held high amidst the high-pitched and resounding announcements of the master of ceremonies.

The master of Chuangyuan Martial Arts School has already reached the Acquired Realm in strength, so he naturally has the qualifications to enter the mansion.

However, his body-tempering disciples did not have such ample spots and could only enjoy high-end banquets in the core area outside the mansion.

Wei Chi was standing in the core area outside the mansion, looking at the body-tempering martial artists in the core area outside the mansion, when suddenly someone patted his shoulder: "Hey, Brother Wei, you're here too."

Wei Chi turned around and saw Li Yicheng, who had been his sparring partner, staring at him with a smile.

"Yeah, I came here with my master and senior sister to join in the fun."

Wei Chi replied with a smile, "I never expected to see you here, Brother Li."

"Hey, it's the Poison Wolf Gang's apprenticeship banquet, I definitely have to come and have a meal here. After eating here, I'll have to go to the Azure Dragon Gang for another meal." Li Yicheng waved his hand with a smile.

As he spoke, Li Yicheng said with a hint of schadenfreude, lowering his voice, "You know what? I just came from the east side of the city, and it's deserted there."

"Now all the forces in the city are gathered here, and very few people will go to Canglong's side first. I wonder what Ye Li thinks."

"I also heard that the Poison Wolf Gang even sent a letter of invitation to the Azure Dragon Gang. You tell me, that's a huge slap in the face. Even as a member of the Azure Dragon Gang, I'd lose face!"

Wei Chi was slightly taken aback when he heard Li Yicheng's words, but he was not surprised by the Canglong Gang's choice.

After all, he had always believed that the tallest tree in the forest will be felled by the wind.

There's no need for conflict; if he were in the Azure Dragon Gang, he would also choose to endure it.

Clang clang clang clang clang—

Just as Wei Chi was pondering, a burst of exciting gong and drum sounds exploded like thunder, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

The Poison Wolf Gang went to great lengths to outdo the Azure Dragon Gang at this apprenticeship banquet.

They spend a lot of money to set up a stage on site, and the performance begins once most of the guests have arrived.

The song being sung now is "Crossing the Mountain," a famous opera from the Xia Kingdom.

Its specific plot is similar to the "Changbanpo" chapter of Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

It tells the story of Zhao Li, a young general in white, who single-handedly protected his lord amidst a vast army, as if entering an empty field.

Actually, this location in the story was originally nameless.

It was because Zhao Li single-handedly protected his lord at this place that it was later named Li Mountain!

No introduction is needed. As natives of this world, everyone present knew that the event began with a group of colleagues believing that Zhao Li had betrayed them and repeatedly questioning him.

As everyone looked up, they saw banners waving, swords and spears standing tall, and soldiers in full armor standing ready for battle on the platform.

"Sword flashes like frost, horse gallops like the wind, a lone rider charges through the long, steep slope!"

With a burst of rapid and intense drumbeats, martial arts actor Zhao Li, dressed in a white robe and holding a silver spear, stepped onto the stage while singing, reciting, acting, and fighting.

"With a young lord in my arms, the general displays his divine might today!"

"Hahahaha, hahahahahaha—"

As the young general in white's laughter grew deeper and deeper, his face suddenly hardened. He glared angrily at the doubting generals, his hands forming a fist, and he coldly shouted:

"You...you...you...you're too much! Such a small fry!!!"

With this angry shout, the panicked voice of the Poison Wolf Gang's official in charge of etiquette pierced through the distance:

"Welcome! Zheng Tong, leader of the Azure Dragon Gang...!"

Even if his voice trembles, when he utters these words...

Apart from the actors who are still performing hard on the stage.

The chatter of all the guests fell silent.

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