Urban Martial Saint

Chapter 1698 - 1698: Waiting for the Prey

Ye Qing has always been meticulous. The panic he displayed in the manor earlier was all an act to confuse the enemy. As it turned out, his guess was completely correct. After leading all the peak masters out of Shenchuan City, Shen Qianyue boldly entered the city with the intention of taking advantage of the situation where there were no peak masters in Shenchuan City and capturing Broom Star from Sha Men.Ye Qing naturally didn't know what Shen Qianyue was up to, and he suspected that Shen Qianyue had planted eyes within the Seven Rudders of Hong Alliance, so he didn't alert anyone there, but only contacted Zhao Chengshuang. Zhao Chengshuang and Li Lianshan are those whom Ye Qing trusts the most. In such times, Ye Qing would certainly choose to trust them.

In fact, Ye Qing had already found a chance to send a text to Zhao Chengshuang before departing, arranging everything beforehand. As their vehicles left Shenchuan City tracking Li Lianshan, Zhao Chengshuang promptly sent a car to follow. Just as Ye Qing's vehicle stopped, Zhao Chengshuang's vehicle arrived, and Helian Tiehua and others didn't linger, hurriedly heading towards Shenchuan City. They had to figure out what Luan Ping's group was really up to.

Following Ye Qing's prior arrangement, the peak masters returned to Shenchuan City, leaving Ye Qing alone in pursuit of the car carrying Li Lianshan. Luan Ping's group had already switched drivers as per Shen Qianyue's plan, intending to drive around with these peak masters outside, giving them room to act in Shenchuan City. However, Shen Qianyue wouldn't dream that it was now Ye Qing alone following that vehicle.

Ye Qing didn't rush in pursuit, as he was pretty certain that the people of Corpse Ghost Dragon wouldn't dare to kill Li Lianshan. Since Li Lianshan doesn't know martial arts, Corpse Ghost Dragon wouldn't want to provoke Wu Tianchi over this matter. Therefore, Li Lianshan was temporarily safe. Ye Qing pursued at a leisurely pace, also allowing time for the team in Shenchuan City to uncover what Luan Ping's group was planning.

Back in Shenchuan City, Helian Tiehua and others divided into three groups and headed towards the Seven Rudders of Hong Alliance, Sha Men, and the hideout of the Shen Family members. Ye Qing estimated that if Luan Ping's group really harbored any schemes, they would certainly be targeting these parties. Consequently, Helian Tiehua and his team didn't chase Luan Ping's car but took a shortcut back to Shenchuan City, setting ambushes at these three locations to await the arrival of Luan Ping's group.

Luan Ping and his companion had just switched vehicles, returned to Shenchuan City after disguising themselves, thinking they'd come back unnoticed, unaware that people here were already waiting for them. As they arrived in Shenchuan City, they first met with Shen Qianyue, then headed straight to the manor where Sha Men resides, preparing to capture Broom Star first.

If Helian Tiehua could mobilize the people from the Seven Rudders of Hong Alliance, they could easily uncover Luan Ping's group's intentions. However, he heeded Ye Qing's advice and suspected there were eyes from the opposing side within the Seven Rudders. To avoid alerting them, he dared not inform his people but hurried back stealthily to stand guard. Thus, they truly didn't know where Luan Ping's group intended to go, merely standing guard at those three points, ready at any moment to thwart Luan Ping's group's attack.

Fortunately, many peak masters were gathered in Shenchuan City now. The remaining peak masters with Corpse Ghost Dragon were also few, so guarding those three places was manageable in terms of manpower.

Bloody Monk and Wolf Monk quickly returned via a small path, arriving before Shen Qianyue's group. They didn't immediately show themselves, instead hiding near the manor, vigilantly watching the surroundings, also awaiting Helian Tiehua's and Shen Tianjun's update. Should Luan Ping's group attack the other two locations, they were ready to reinforce immediately.

The two waited there for about ten minutes before Shen Qianyue arrived at the manor's gate driving a black car. The car drove directly to the gate, showing the occupants' arrogance and total disregard for alerting Sha Men's people.

"Here they come!" A glint flashed in Wolf Monk's eyes. He stared intensely at the car, quietly saying, "Luan Ping is seated inside!"

Bloody Monk had already seen it, and his eyes gleamed sharply. He didn't expect the target to be his Sha Men, which fumed him immensely. Bloody Monk is protective by nature, and these people clearly intended to strike at Sha Men while he was away, explaining his intense anger.

"So they plan to sneak attack my Sha Men!" Bloody Monk bit his teeth and said sternly, "What audacity, today, I'll ensure they come without returning!"

Wolf Monk watched the two persons stepping out of the car and whispered, "Luan Ping had his Inner Strength drained by Corpse Ghost Dragon and isn't as powerful as he once was. I can handle him alone. The other peak master was Luan Ping's contemporary, and his strength is formidable!"

"Leave him to me!" Bloody Monk readily replied, having practiced the Secret Technique left by Patriarch Bodhidharma, being an outstanding figure among peak masters.

"Good!" Wolf Monk nodded and whispered, "Before the fight, contact Helian Tiehua's team. This time, under no circumstances can we let these two get away!"

Bloody Monk didn't respond. He typically operates independently, even though he acknowledges the opponent's formidable strength, he hadn't planned to seek aid. Nonetheless, he didn't oppose Wolf Monk's suggestion as he had self-awareness, realizing with just himself and Wolf Monk, they could hold down Luan Ping and company but couldn't ensure their capture.

While Wolf Monk signaled Helian Tiehua's team, Shen Qianyue also alighted from the driver's seat. Glancing at Luan Ping and company, he quietly said, "Bloody Monk and Wolf Monk have already left with Ye to rescue Li Lianshan. Currently, Sha Men here doesn't have any peak masters stationed. Apart from White-haired Ding San, who has some capability, the others aren't worth mentioning. Once inside, you two are to kill White-haired Ding San, and the rest at Sha Men, while I capture the child. This time, we'll not only capture the child but utterly annihilate Sha Men, enraging Bloody Monk completely!"

Luan Ping and his companion exchanged glances but said nothing, as the whole plan was personally curated by Shen Qianyue.

The trio walked directly to the manor's gate. Meanwhile, the people inside the manor heard noises from outside. Ghost King Li Ruoyuan was on night watch nearby, and upon hearing the commotion, he rushed over. Seeing the three outside the gate, he immediately demanded, "Who goes there?"

"Your killer!" Shen Qianyue shouted coldly, throwing a punch from a distance, causing the gate to rattle. Ghost King Li Ruoyuan only felt a powerful force sweeping towards him, forcing him to retreat a step involuntarily, his heart shocked.

Shen Qianyue stood at least five to six meters away from Ghost King Li Ruoyuan. That punch managing to reach such a distance was already impressive. The most crucial part was its continued strength despite the distance, forcing Ghost King Li Ruoyuan back a step, showcasing Shen Qianyue's incredible Inner Strength!

The Ghost King felt a shiver in his heart and finally recognized Shen Qianyue, his face changing dramatically as he exclaimed, "You...you're Shen Qianyue!?"

"Hmph, you have a good memory, you actually remember me!" Shen Qianyue retorted coldly, "Since you know who I am, why not obediently come and meet your death!"

"Shen Qianyue, you're too arrogant!" Li Ruoyuan yelled furiously, his thunderous voice echoing through the night sky, undoubtedly heard inside the manor, clearly signaling the people within.

Shen Qianyue was aware of Li Ruoyuan's intentions but didn't attempt to stop him. To him, a Sha Men without peak masters was insignificant. He brought two peak masters; even if everyone inside came out, they wouldn't be a match for Luan Ping alone!

Indeed, Li Ruoyuan's bellowing caught the manor's inhabitants' attention, soon Cui Yu and others rushed out. Seeing Shen Qianyue's trio at the gate, their faces changed. They had met Luan Ping at Humeng City, hence knowing how formidable he was. Arriving at Sha Men's door, they were certainly not here with good intentions!

"Shen Qianyue, how is he still alive? Didn't Ye Qing kill him personally last time?" Wolf Monk whispered. They had witnessed Ye Qing killing Shen Qianyue at Medicine King Mountain. During the Corpse Ghost Dragon's attack, they were all focused on Corpse Ghost Dragon within the manor, missing the fact that Shen Qianyue was beside Corpse Ghost Dragon, hence unaware that Shen Qianyue had survived.

Even Shen Tianjun, although outside the manor, leading Corpse Ghost Dragon inside the manor didn't know Shen Qianyue was alive either, as Shen Qianyue hadn't exited the vehicle. Now seeing Shen Qianyue, Bloody Monk and Wolf Monk were naturally astounded.

"No matter why, if he didn't die last time, this time let's send him to his doom!" Bloody Monk whispered. He didn't bother contemplating these matters, being far more combative than Wolf Monk.

Wolf Monk nodded, trailing behind Bloody Monk, stealthily approaching the gate.

By then, Shen Qianyue stood at the gateway. Seeing Sha Men's crowd emerge, he sneered upwardly, "Alright, everyone's here, saves me from finding you one by one. Killing Gate Seven Hidden, Cui Yulong, Right Protector, you remnants, today I'll wipe your Sha Men clean!"

Faced with such arrogance from Shen Qianyue, Sha Men's crowd dared not drop their guard. While unclear about Shen Qianyue's strength, they definitely experienced Luan Ping's power before.

"Array!" Cui Yu shouted urgently, drawing weapons, standing in position.