Supreme Hidden Dragon in the City
Chapter 85: Life-Death Challenge Letter

Chapter 85: Chapter 85: Life-Death Challenge Letter

Extreme Path Martial Hall.

In the courtyard, Liu Hualong, with his bare arms, stood in front of a wooden stake, striking it with all his might.

He was drenched in sweat, and his fists had swelled up from hitting it.

After a long while, he gathered all his strength and threw the final punch at the wooden stake.

Bang!

A faint collision sound was heard, and the stake shook slightly before coming back to stillness.

Liu Hualong’s hands clenched tightly, his face twisted in ferocity, "Chen Fan, you damned thing, my strength has been ruined, and now I can’t even break through a common wooden stake. I hate this!!!"

At that moment, a figure ran over.

"Second Senior Brother, come quickly, is this the guy who ruined your strength?" The person handed over a smartphone.

Liu Hualong took the smartphone and saw Chen Fan’s image in the photo. His pupils shrank, "Where did you take this photo?"

The person answered, "At the entrance of Tianxiang Building."

"Second Senior Brother, this man is from Jiang City and does not have any footholds in Provincial City. This is an excellent opportunity for revenge!"

Liu Hualong’s eyes narrowed, then he instructed, "Go find out where this guy is staying."

The person nodded and immediately turned around to leave.

Liu Hualong hurriedly walked towards the back garden of the Martial Hall.

At the center of the artificial lake, a man with an agile figure and sharp facial features stood with his hands behind his back, eyes closed.

His feet were placed on the surface of the water, yet he did not sink at all.

If one observed carefully, one could see that the man’s feet were wrapped in an invisible Qi Force, which repelled the water and created ripples.

This person was the eldest disciple of Extreme Path Martial Hall, the number one master of Jiangbei, Huang Tianba’s chief disciple, Li Yuancang!

He was practicing the technique of externalizing his Inner Strength by floating on the water.

At this moment, Liu Hualong ran over, "Eldest Senior Brother, the man who wasted my strength has come to Provincial City!"

Li Yuancang opened his eyes, and two streams of Qi Force burst forth, exploding on the surface of the lake.

Then he stepped on the water surface and dashed rapidly towards Liu Hualong.

Liu Hualong watched the scene, full of envy, "Is this the capability of a Grandmaster Realm expert?"

Thinking of his own wasted strength, he was filled with hatred again, "Chen Fan, just wait. I will make sure you die a horrible death!"

Li Yuancang arrived in front of Liu Hualong, his expression serene, "Do you want me to take revenge for you?"

Liu Hualong nodded earnestly, "As long as Eldest Senior Brother can avenge this great injustice for me, this junior brother is willing to be at your service like an ox or a horse!"

Li Yuancang nodded slightly, "Send him a Life-Death Challenge Letter. If he does not accept it, I will go and kill him."

Liu Hualong’s eyes lit up.

The Life-Death Challenge Letter is a token among martial artists, used to agree to a duel to the death.

Once the Life-Death Challenge Letter is issued, if the other party accepts, then both parties must decide life or death under the witness of the public.

"Eldest Senior Brother intends to have this guy die in public on the fighting stage to vent this anger for me!"

"This way, Chen Fan, that damned thing, will lose not only his life but also become a laughingstock to the world!"

Liu Hualong became excited, looking at Li Yuancang with gratitude, he clasped his fists, bowed solemnly, "Thank you, Eldest Senior Brother!"

...

The next morning.

Chen Fan received a phone call from Ding Ling, saying she would come to pick him up soon.

He got ready briefly and went to the front of the hotel to wait for Ding Ling.

Just then, Liu Hualong, with several disciples of the Martial Hall, appeared in front of him.

Seeing Liu Hualong, Chen Fan’s eyebrows rose, "You actually dare to seek me out. Are you here for revenge?"

Liu Hualong snorted coldly and tossed a Life-Death Challenge Letter to Chen Fan.

Chen Fan caught it and glanced at it, "What is this?"

Liu Hualong said icily, "This is the Life-Death Challenge Letter my eldest senior brother has issued to you. Once you accept, you will have to face a life-and-death duel with my eldest senior brother under the watchful eyes of the public. Do you dare to accept?"

Chen Fan looked disdainful, "Didn’t you mention your master last time? Better let him come. Even without seeing him, I can tell your senior brother won’t be that strong."

Liu Hualong’s face was full of resentment, "My master is in seclusion. Otherwise, do you think you would still have the chance to stand here?"

"And don’t think too highly of yourself. My eldest senior brother is more than enough to deal with you!"

Chen Fan inquired, "What’s the strength of your eldest senior brother?"

"Grandmaster Realm!" Liu Hualong said with pride on his face.

Chen Fan’s eyes lit up, "Alright, I accept the challenge."

Liu Hualong sneered, "Since you’ve accepted, there’s no turning back! Tomorrow afternoon at three o’clock, at People’s Square, my eldest senior brother will be waiting for you to come meet your death!"

Having said this, he left with a group of disciples.

Chen Fan put away the Life-Death Challenge Letter and muttered to himself, "Finally, I’ll get to witness a true Martial Arts master."

Not long after, Ding Ling drove up to the hotel entrance.

Chen Fan got into the car and saw that Ding Ling seemed hesitant, "What’s wrong?"

Ding Ling shook her head with a smile, "It’s nothing, I’m taking you to treat my father now."

Soon, the two arrived at the best hospital in Provincial City.

Su Qingyan was Pride of the Heavens, and those who could become friends with her were certainly not ordinary.

The Ding family, although not as dominant as the Chu Family in Provincial City, still belonged to the ranks of the top-tier families.

When Ding Ling’s father was hospitalized, the Ding family had secured the top-tier ICU ward for him.

The two arrived at the entrance of the ward building, and Ding Ling suddenly stopped.

Chen Fan looked at her puzzled, "Why did you stop?"

The look on Ding Ling’s face was apologetic, "Chen Fan, I’m sorry, my mom invited a foreign cerebral hemorrhage specialist from abroad who arrived yesterday. He’s set to treat my father today. I told her I agreed to let you treat him, but my mom doesn’t know you well and prefers the foreign specialist, so... you might not be needed to take action today."

Chen Fan suddenly understood and replied with a smile, "No problem. Since I’m already here, I might as well go up and take a look."

Ding Ling secretly sighed with relief and showed Chen Fan a smile, "I’m glad you understand. Even if you don’t take action today, I will still provide you with a reward."

In her heart, she was actually more inclined towards the foreign specialist as well.

She recognized that Chen Fan was impressive, with such high accomplishments in painting and knowledge of cultivation.

However, precisely because Chen Fan had already reached the pinnacle in these two fields, she doubted his medical skills might not be as exceptional.

Even if he truly had medical knowledge, she reckoned he could only treat some simple ailments. For her father’s condition, it seemed more prudent to choose a more professional, specialized treatment.

She couldn’t convey these thoughts openly, so she hoped Chen Fan would understand. After all, Chen Fan meant well, and a direct refusal didn’t seem proper.

Chen Fan didn’t say much and followed Ding Ling to the door of the ICU ward.

The ward door was open, and a group of people gathered around it.

Chen Fan saw a foreign man wearing a white coat and full beard, most likely the specialist that Ding Ling had mentioned.

Two foreign assistants were currently setting up equipment inside the ward.

Ding Ling brought Chen Fan before an elegant lady, "Mom, this is Chen Fan I mentioned to you."

The lady, Feng Jing, glanced at Chen Fan and gave a perfunctory nod, without offering a greeting.

The foreign specialist, Smith, peeked at Chen Fan and asked Ding Ling in broken Chinese, "Is this the doctor you spoke of?"

Ding Ling nodded her head.

Smith scoffed, turning to Chen Fan and asked, "You practice Chinese medicine?"

Chen Fan replied, "Sort of."

Smith suddenly raised his middle finger, "Chinese medicine is just a pile of crap!"