Supernatural Insight Eyes
Chapter 220 - 0218 Ye Qiu who attracts envy

Chapter 220: 0218 Ye Qiu who attracts envy

Ye Qiu returned to the villa as if nothing had happened, not disturbing the resting ladies.

He quietly entered his own room and slowly closed his eyes. Tonight, he had certainly not been idle, having sparred with two martial artists in succession.

Moreover, each was more formidable than the last. Through these sparrings, he honed his recent progress and was able to better address his shortcomings.

The first person was somewhat weaker, merely at the level of Vigor Realm. Ye Qiu, in his fight with him, had only used two-tenths of his strength. It was entirely an observational battle, capturing the opponent’s strengths to perfect his own.

The second person, Qin Lang, was relatively stronger, arguably at the peak of the Vigor Realm. Particularly his pair of double swords, which were like tiger’s wings added to a tiger. Had it not been for Ye Qiu’s breakthrough to the True Qi Realm, the outcome of the fight with Qin Lang could have been uncertain.

Ye Qiu recalled the process of the fights in his mind before he rested.

...

At a traditional martial arts dojo, many martial arts practitioners had gathered. Since the day before, when Yuan Wei was defeated by Ye Qiu and returned here, he had been recounting the experience of his fight with Ye Qiu.

Today, even more people had been attracted here.

"Yuan Wei, even you were defeated by him. It suggests that this Ye Qiu has some real skills. Has he really reached the True Qi Realm?" someone asked.

Yuan Wei said, "I’m ashamed to say, I was actually defeated by Ye Qiu in less than a minute. His realm is certainly above mine. As for whether it’s the True Qi Realm, I’m not sure. All I know is that his strength is profound and inscrutable. No wonder Senior Chen Yifeng values him. I have only one word for him, respect!"

Hearing what Yuan Wei said, some who were not impressed with Ye Qiu spoke sarcastically, "Aren’t you overrating this guy a bit? We all acknowledge your strength, Yuan Wei, but to say Ye Qiu’s is unfathomable seems like you are belittling yourself too much."

Yuan Wei snorted, "Although I, Yuan Wei, am arrogant, I do not cloak my intentions in darkness. I have no prior acquaintance with that Ye Qiu, and I would not intentionally deprecate myself to elevate someone else. If you don’t believe it, you can try for yourself."

"But I’m confident that even if you go, the result will be the same as mine. Apart from the people among the Ten Owls, no one is a match for that guy."

Ten Owls!

The martial artists present were stunned by these two words. Ye Qiu was being mentioned on the same level as the Ten Owls, and for a moment, everyone was somewhat incredulous.

The Ten Owls were exceptional figures, and those present couldn’t compare themselves to them. And yet, Ye Qiu, a person who wasn’t even a martial artist, could possibly be mentioned in the same breath, even match them in strength. Wasn’t that an exaggeration?

After a moment of silence, many in the room shook their heads, thinking Yuan Wei was being overly enthusiastic.

"Just watch, I’m confident that before long, Ye Qiu will become a figure like the Ten Owls," Yuan Wei insisted, despite the doubters.

Ever since his encounter with Ye Qiu, Yuan Wei had been convinced that with Ye Qiu’s skills, he could surely compete with the Ten Owls.

While Yuan Wei and the other martial artists were discussing Ye Qiu, the same conversation was being overheard at Chen Yifeng’s residence.

"This Yuan Wei, why is he helping Ye Qiu become famous?" Zhong Kai expressed his dissatisfaction with Yuan Wei’s statements. Ever since his defeat at the hands of Ye Qiu, Zhong Kai had resented Ye Qiu, always looking for a way to retaliate but never finding the opportunity. Now, hearing Yuan Wei boost Ye Qiu’s reputation made him even more furious.

Zhong Kai’s petty thoughts were known to none.

Inside Zhonggu Tang.

Chen Yifeng and Li Futu sat facing each other, and it was quite rare for Li Futu from the Ten Owls to come to Chen Yifeng.

"Li Futu of the Ten Owls, your reputation in the martial world has been growing bigger and bigger," Chen Yifeng said with a smile.

"Elder, you flatter me. In front of you, I will always be a junior. As for fame and wealth, those are but misguided praises from others. I, Li Futu, do not regard them highly and would rather have no concerns and be carefree," Li Futu said with impeccable manners.

"Hehe, you’re too modest, my dear nephew. How is your master doing?" Chen Yifeng asked.

"My master often mentions you. He says that the person who understands him most is you, elder, and he also hopes that when you have time, you would discuss Buddhism and Taoism with him," Li Futu said with a laugh.

"Haha, in this world, I’m probably the only one left who truly understands him. I do want to see him very much, but alas, I can’t leave at the moment," Chen Yifeng laughed heartily, then sighed.

"What keeps you from leaving, elder?"

Chen Yifeng said, "It’s naturally because of a person. I owe a favor to a young girl who was taken away by someone, and I can’t discuss the Way with others without returning this favor."

Upon hearing these words, Li Futu couldn’t help but be startled. What kind of girl could owe Chen Yifeng a favor?

"May I know who took away the girl you mentioned, elder?"

To be able to take someone away under Chen Yifeng’s watchful eye, that person must certainly be a figure of note, and Li Futu naturally couldn’t miss this information. Only to hear Chen Yifeng say, "The Southern Demon!"

"Elder, are you speaking of the Southern Demon, Du Ying?" Li Futu exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes, the little girl I want to find is in the hands of the Southern Demon," Chen Yifeng’s words stirred waves in Li Futu’s heart.

Although the Southern Demon Du Ying’s strength was not high, he represented another power within the southern martial arts community—those who specifically dwell in the dark side of the martial world, and the Southern Demon was an important character among them.

In the world of martial arts, there is a distinction between good and evil, there are righteous martial artists, and naturally, there are also unrighteous ones. These unrighteous martial artists gather together to form an underground force, and though they cannot be said to oppose the righteous outright, the relations between the two sides are not good.

"Since the elder wishes to find the Southern Demon, then I must take a trip back to my master," Li Futu said.

"That would be good. Your master is friends with the Northern Buddha, who has always been at odds with the Southern Demon. Since we’re looking for the Southern Demon, probably only the Northern Buddha understands him best."

"You’re right, elder. Only an enemy truly understands an enemy. At the Northern Buddha’s place, there will definitely be the information you’re looking for," Li Futu said indifferently.

Ye Qiu was unaware of the happenings in the martial world, just like Qin Lang didn’t know that, after his defeat, he had no face to see Wang Zifeng.

Qin Lang didn’t want to be the butt of Wang Zifeng’s jokes, especially since when he had gone to find Ye Qiu, he had made a bold statement, saying he would bring Ye Qiu back in three days.

But reality brutally slapped him in the face. Not only did he fail to bring the person back, but he was also defeated by Ye Qiu. Even now, he was still shocked by Ye Qiu’s strength.

With True Qi realm strength that could contend with the Ten Owls, jealousy sprouted in Qin Lang’s heart the moment he was defeated by Ye Qiu. It grew autonomously, even though he himself had never entered the realm of True Qi. Why could this guy do it!

"This matter is not over, Ye Qiu, I will make you acknowledge my, Qin Lang’s, prowess," Qin Lang said through gritted teeth.