The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 339 - 151: Chance Encounter

Chapter 339: Chapter 151: Chance Encounter

"Still acting young at over thirty!" Qing Yu thought disdainfully to himself.

At this moment, Qing Yu’s appearance resembled that of a scholar in his twenties, and yet the other party addressed him as Brother Yu, suggesting an attempt to seem younger.

Despite his inner disdain, Qing Yu outwardly responded with a hint of surprise, "Is the Daoist calling me?"

"Indeed," replied the Daoist, "Though you’re dressed as a scholar, your aura brims with Taoist Intent; you must cultivate the Taoist Mysterious Skill and must be a Daoist comrade, which is why I called out to you."

This statement piqued Qing Yu’s curiosity. He was adept at concealing his aura. Even though he had not transformed the nature of his True Qi, it wasn’t something ordinary people, nor those at the Peak of Divine Origin Realm, could detect.

However, upon seeing the Feng Yun pattern embroidered on the corner of the Daoist’s robe, Qing Yu resolved his doubts. If the man was from that Sect, it was natural for him to detect Qing Yu’s Taoist Intent.

With this realization, Qing Yu speculated about the identity of the Daoist.

"Zhang Jiao at your service. May I know which Immortal Mountain this Daoist comrade hails from and where you cultivate?" Qing Yu casually fabricated a name.

"I am Zhang Yang Ping from Dragon Tiger Mountain," the Daoist Zhang Yang Ping replied with a bow.

"It indeed is him," confirmed Qing Yu internally.

Dragons from clouds, Tigers from wind; the robe with Feng Yun patterns was unmistakably the mark of Dragon Tiger Mountain. At this moment, the presence of a disciple from Dragon Tiger Mountain in the Divine Capital, coupled with understanding his approximate age and Martial Arts Realm, gave Qing Yu nearly full confidence in identifying this Daoist.

From the Daoist’s response, Qing Yu hadn’t guessed wrong; it truly was Zhang Yang Ping.

How should one put it — where can you not encounter someone in life? Turning around, the person is right there where the lights are dim?

Qing Yu didn’t know what to feel. Zhang Yang Ping, driven to avenge his younger brother, had been assassinating members of the Azure Dragon Association in Shadow Markets and destroying their shops, provoking Gong Ziyu to appear.

Yet, Qing Yu let him kill as per usual; the stores in various Shadow Markets didn’t close, and the usual orders were taken. But when Zhang Yang Ping destroyed a store, the Azure Dragon Association eradicated at least two Dragon Tiger Mountain sect’s Taoist Temples, or secretly assassinated several disciples.

Zhang Yang Ping loathed Gong Ziyu to the core, Qing Yu, not harboring hatred, was nevertheless tired of his actions and harbored thoughts of killing him. Now, two individuals, each with the intent to kill the other, had ended up in a dramatic meeting, one aware of the other’s identity, while the other was still oblivious.

"Is this like dozing off only to have someone bring you a pillow?" Qing Yu thought, secretly circulating his True Qi and preparing to make a move.

Zhang Yang Ping was alone, without anyone trailing him; truly a godsent opportunity, one that would be condemned if not seized.

"Wait..." Qing Yu suddenly dispersed the circulating True Qi.

Despite the careful concealment, Qing Yu still noticed something.

Someone was secretly protecting Zhang Yang Ping.

That person must be a Martial Artist at the True Pill Realm and was highly skilled at concealing his aura. Under such overpowering force, coupled with the ability to conceal his presence, had it not been for a momentary intuitive check from that individual at the meeting with Zhang Yang Ping, Qing Yu might have missed him altogether.

"It seems they must have received the message that Azure Dragon Association has begun to retaliate," Qing Yu mused internally.

Despite being thousands of miles from Dragon Tiger Mountain, Qing Yu knew the larger sects possessed rare means of long-distance communication.

The people sent from Dragon Tiger Mountain to the Northern Zhou Territory must have received news of their temples being annihilated, afraid that Zhang Yang Ping would be attacked by the local powerhouse, the Azure Dragon Association, hence arranging protection in secret.

Given the protection of a True Pill Realm master, any notion of action must be abandoned.

"Turns out to be Daoist Zhang Yang Ping from Dragon Tiger Mountain," Qing Yu, neither servile nor overbearing, yet timely showing appropriate respect, remarked, "Daoist comrade, when you once swept through your peers and topped the Dragon and Phoenix List, I was but a child in my teens, yet I knew of your great name. Alas, we weren’t destined to meet then. Seeing you today must be an auspicious fate indeed."

"Nothing of that sort, just an empty reputation," Zhang Yang Ping modestly waved his hand.

Though seemingly proud in his demeanor, Zhang Yang Ping genuinely felt that it was just an empty reputation and did not bask in Qing Yu’s flattery. With the Turtle Mirror in possession, Qing Yu could easily discern this.

Just based on this quality, Zhang Yang Ping was far superior to his younger brother, Zhang Yang De. Having such caliber, it was no wonder he had achieved what he had today.

Zhang Yang De couldn’t see through these empty titles. While boasting indifference toward the Dragon and Phoenix List, he internally cared deeply, envious of Yuan Jianyi, who ranked second at that time, shiny and prominent. This led him to be manipulated by Qiao Baixuan, seeking to prove his own worth.

Part of this might also have stemmed from having an elder brother who was the former first ranker on the Dragon and Phoenix List.

However, since the deed is done, the grudge formed, it’d be better to settle matters sooner rather than later. The more outstanding the opposite party, the greater the threat they posed in the future. Better to resolve it sooner to prevent future complications.

"Daoist comrade, did you stop me for some matter?" Qing Yu inquired.

"I do have a matter to discuss. Just now, observing the Daoist comrade is extremely familiar with the Divine Capital, and also possesses the Taoist Mysterious Skill, I wish to inquire about something," replied Zhang Yang Ping.

"Do speak freely. I shall withhold nothing I know, and elaborate fully," Qing Yu assured confidently.

"In that case, thank you, Daoist Zhang Jiao," Zhang Yang Ping thanked him, "May I ask what understanding you have of Azure Dragon’s Dragon Head Young Master Yu?"

"Hush!"

As soon as the words fell, Qing Yu nervously glanced left and right, seemingly expecting an Assassin from the Azure Dragon to jump out and silence him any moment. After scanning around and seeing no movement, Qing Yu seemed to sigh with relief and hissed at Zhang Yang Ping.

"You must never carelessly keep these..." Qing Yu silently shaped the words "Azure Dragon Association" with his lips, "... these three words and that person’s name on the tip of your tongue. If that organization learns of it, it could very likely lead to a deadly danger."

"Is it really that terrifying?" Zhang Yang Ping wore a mocking smile upon his response.

He had already destroyed numerous Azure Dragon Association’s shops and killed hundreds of their members, still living healthily. This was the biggest counterattack against the Azure Dragon Association.

"Indeed, it is quite terrifying," Qing Yu displayed a very frightened demeanor, "Those people, utterly unafraid of death, to them, even trading a hundred lives for one seems worthwhile. Once targeted, it’s truly relentless pursuit, living constantly in fear of assassination..."

Qing Yu’s words abruptly ceased, "Why am I telling you all this? Daoist comrade, pardon me, I have urgent matters and must take my leave."

Having said that, Qing Yu quickly hastened away, not even looking back.

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