I am a high-level martial arts master.

"What did you say?"

Wang Ganshi stared at his friend in disbelief, his mind a jumble of thoughts.

Countless others at the scene shared the same thoughts as him.

This is like pouring a bucket of stagnant water into boiling hot oil, causing the originally oppressive atmosphere to explode.

Because Ye Li's actions were kept extremely secret, only a handful of people within the gang, including the newly appointed elders, knew about them.

Therefore, the entire Azure Dragon Gang has been living in an extremely oppressive atmosphere for the past half month, with people secretly blaming Ye Li and other such complaints piling up like summer homework.

"Young Master... actually went to the Poison Wolf Gang all by himself?"

At this moment, Ye Li's news exploded like a bolt from the blue, and many Canglong disciples present felt their scalps tingle.

Thinking back on the blame and complaints I had made in secret, I felt a wave of regret and my heart was filled with shame.

In a stream of regretful comments, it could even be titled "Colleagues Complain: I Suppressed the Poisonous Wolf Alone."

At the scene, seeing the many distinguished guests filing in, those who wanted to know more asked about what had happened.

Without any reservations, the guests present were eager to share their experiences with those who were unaware of the truth, as if they had just watched a wonderful movie.

He went there with the elders and gang leader... He publicly cursed those at the peak of the Day-End Body Tempering Realm... He single-handedly fought over a hundred Poison Wolves at the Body Tempering Realm... He laughed and asked who dared to kill him at the Day-End Body Tempering Realm... He scared Lu Xiuyuan to death in front of everyone... He left a poem afterward...

As the guests poured in with their excited stories, the atmosphere in the Canglong Gang's banquet hall completely changed.

Each and every one of these items was enough to make everyone present yearn for it, feeling that this was simply their own [L6 Ma Smart Renewal Edition (Ideal Model)].

Which martial artist doesn't want to be famous throughout the world and have their name remembered for eternity!

Even if they were in Ye Li's shoes, they wouldn't dare to be as arrogant as he was!

While those who follow the path of cunning are quietly accumulating wealth, those who are truly divine have already begun to enjoy this world!

In the corner, Jiang Xiyue's beautiful eyes shone brightly.

Hearing the surrounding chatter, he felt secretly annoyed.

This gentleman accomplished such a great feat in the neighboring western city, yet I cannot witness it firsthand and am instead wasting my time here.

"I wish I had been in Xicheng back then, it must have been so lively!"

People tend to romanticize an untraveled path, and the more exciting the surrounding discussions become, the deeper the girl's regret becomes.

How come she wasn't there when this bombshell was dropped?

And just as the passionate discussion was taking place, deep within the corridor leading to the inner courtyard...

Ye Li had removed his blood-stained robe and changed back into his black martial arts attire.

The water washed away the blood and dust from his face, revealing a handsome face that looked slightly tired but radiant with inner light.

The chilling killing intent brought back from the bloody battlefield had subsided, replaced by a dazzling demeanor that had been cleansed of all artifice.

His appearance was already exceptional, and after cultivating the Azure Dragon Force and the Nine Palaces Star Shift Steps, he now appeared even more divine.

These perfected cultivation techniques were as if tailor-made for him. With prolonged practice, not only did he not suffer any hidden injuries, but his bones and muscles became increasingly well-defined and flawless.

Straightening his clothes, Ye Li strode steadily back into the banquet hall.

In an instant, as the person these people were talking about returned, the hall fell silent again.

It was as if a legendary figure had descended to earth, coupled with Ye Li's dazzling and flawless appearance.

For a moment, the woman at the scene inexplicably lost control, her eyes fixed on him almost glued to him, her heart pounding and her cheeks flushed. After all, it's one thing to criticize a few amazing people online.

In reality, who could bear to refuse someone as extraordinary as Ye Li?

"I told you I was handsome... Wouldn't I be the most dashing guy in town? Oh dear, who will end up with a guy like me?" Ye Li thought smugly.

Whenever readers want to show the protagonist a little more respect, they see Ye Li's heartfelt words.

Keeping a straight face and not letting the corners of his mouth turn up to his ears, Ye Li pretended to be nonchalant as he looked at Zheng Tong.

Zheng Tong stepped forward, his voice booming like a bell, filled with barely suppressed pride: "The auspicious time has arrived! The Azure Dragon Gang's apprenticeship banquet officially begins!" Ye Li followed ancient etiquette and solemnly performed the kneeling ceremony to Zheng Tong.

"Disciple Ye Li respectfully pays homage to Master!"

The sound was clear and resonant, penetrating the noise and reaching everyone's ears distinctly.

Zheng Tong's eyes reddened slightly as he laughed heartily and helped his beloved disciple to his feet: "Good! Good! Good! Li'er, from this day forward, you are my last disciple, the young leader of the Azure Dragon Clan! I hope you will uphold this spirit, protect the Azure Dragon Clan, and make it a force to be reckoned with in Guangming!"

The ceremony is complete!

In an instant, thunderous applause erupted and lasted for a long time!

The apprenticeship process was not complicated, and was even somewhat rudimentary.

But after the prelude in the west of the city, no one cared about these formalities anymore.

With the example of the Poisonous Wolf Gang serving as a stepping stone, the effect of this apprenticeship banquet was better than any other formality.

After all, most people's apprenticeship banquets involve some opera performances, but Ye Li's banquet involved killing so many people for entertainment, which was unprecedented. After the apprenticeship ceremony, Ye Li unsurprisingly became the focus of everyone's attention during the free time that followed.

Countless guests, whether they were allies who had stayed behind earlier or representatives of forces that had poured in from the west of the city, were now holding wine glasses and rushing to toast Ye Li.

"Young Master Ye is unparalleled in bravery; today's events will surely be recorded in the history of Guangming!"

"Homage to Young Master Ye! May he uphold the honor of our martial arts!"

"The young leader's words, 'I am at the mid-stage of Body Tempering, who dares to kill me?' were truly awe-inspiring!"

Ye Li responded calmly and raised his glass in return.

The former livestreamer was all too familiar with this situation.

Suddenly, Ye Li's eyes lit up. He saw someone and waved with a smile, saying:

"Uncle Wang, it's been so long! Why are you being so distant? Come closer!"

The next moment, Wang Ganshi, who was inconspicuous in the crowd, felt his whole body stiffen.

As Ye Li became the focus of everyone's attention, those forces that could crush him with a flick of their fingers all turned their gazes toward him.

"Let me introduce you. This is Uncle Wang Ganshi. He has been incredibly kind to me. Without his support, I might still be struggling in the gang today."

"Of course, there's nothing wrong with hanging around in gangs, but with my uncle's investment, I can take this talent to a bigger stage and have a wider scope."

Upon hearing this, a merchant whose shops were all over Guangming raised his glass in praise, saying, "Oh, in that case, Master Wang is truly the young master's mentor, with a discerning eye. With Master Wang's discerning eye, perhaps we can cooperate more in the future."

Seeing the big shot he usually couldn't even curry favor with now taking the initiative to flatter him through Ye Li's introduction, Wang Ganshi's heart pounded uncontrollably.

When Ye Li looked at Wang Gan, who was acting like an old man in his youth, with a slight smile, he did not go back to his cultivation as usual after a brief chat. Instead, he stayed at the banquet for a long time and advised Wang Gan not to waste his golden robes, but to cherish his youth!

Pluck the flower while it blooms, for time will bring only bare branches!

Ye Li's purpose in cultivating was to maintain eternal fame and fortune.

Be diligent in your practice, but don't practice for the sake of practicing!

Compared to those who lament their lack of effort in their youth when they are old, Ye Li is also afraid that with his ability to cause trouble, he won't live to see the future.

Life is short, cherish the present!