Chapter 35: The Ancient Martial Artist

"I'll scrape it together, I'll scrape it together, stop hitting me, isn't it enough that I scrape the money together?" Ye Chenguang wailed as he was beaten.

"Remember, I'll give you three days. Scrape together another three hundred thousand; if you can't, I'll kill you." Zhang Erdao spat out the threat viciously and turned to leave.

"Ye Chenguang, I want a divorce from you! Wuu wuu, my face... even my parents never hit me like this!" Zhou Lu cried out, scrambled up, and left.

Ye Chenguang lay on the ground for a long time before struggling to get up.

After the two left, Chen Yu walked out from the darkness. Having taught the pair a lesson, he finally vented his pent-up anger.

"Brother Yu, are you satisfied?" Zhang Erdao asked with a smile plastered on his face.

"It's alright. Keep an eye on these two fellows; if they don't behave, keep teaching them lessons," Chen Yu said.

"Yes, yes! Just one word from Brother Yu, and I'll take my brothers to deal with them," Zhang Erdao and Laoshu said, bowing and scraping.

"Brother Yu, President Zou said if it's convenient for you, he'd like to invite you to a meal," Li Han said as he walked over.

"Hmm, no problem." Chen Yu nodded. A person like Zou Dalong could be very useful if utilized properly; since he wanted to befriend him, he would grant his wish.

"Good, please, Mr. Chen." Li Han was delighted.

After Chen Yu left, Zhang Erdao and Laoshu finally let out a sigh of relief.

"Laoshu, didn't you say this guy was a loser?" Zhang Erdao said angrily. "Even Zou Dalong has to give him face. Have you ever seen a loser like this?"

"I don't know either! He used to be a hoodlum; Liu San knows him," Laoshu said, also panicked.

Although the two didn't understand, they knew Chen Yu was no longer the Chen Yu of the past. From now on, they would have to keep their tails tucked in his presence.

In the suburbs, Yunding Manor.

This was a high-end, private, custom-built manor focused on leisure and entertainment. In front of a lakeside villa, Zou Dalong had already set up a banquet.

"Many thanks to Mr. Chen for gracing me with your presence. I have no other intentions today; I just wanted to share a simple meal with you," Zou Dalong said respectfully.

"President Zou is too polite. I should also thank you for what happened earlier," Chen Yu nodded.

"A small matter, a small matter." Zou Dalong quickly smiled. "If Mr. Chen has any business in the future, just give the word. I will do my best to handle whatever I can."

"President Zou, you have something on your mind, don't you?" Chen Yu looked at Zou Dalong's expression. "If there is something, just say it directly."

"Then, Mr. Chen, I will speak plainly." Zou Dalong hesitated for a moment and said, "I heard that Mr. Chen understands the arts of Metaphysics and Feng Shui? You once broke the Zhanzi Sword Formation for the second young master of the Lin Family."

"Your sources are quite well-informed." Chen Yu smiled. "I know a little. Do you have some confusion in this regard?"

"I won't hide it from you, Mr. Chen, I do have some confusion in this regard recently." Zou Dalong gave a bitter smile. "I've been dreaming of my late father frequently. He always says he isn't sleeping comfortably, as if he's being roasted by fire."

"If it were an occasional dream, that would be one thing, but I've had the same dream for half a month straight. Every time I wake up, I'm covered in cold sweat, so I wanted to ask Mr. Chen to think of a way to break this situation for me."

"Based on the dream alone, I can't calculate much. I would need to go see your father's grave specifically. However, if your father says he isn't sleeping comfortably, then the grave site is definitely unsuitable," Chen Yu said.

"I had a master look at it when he passed away. Is it actually unsuitable?" Zou Dalong was slightly stunned.

"Do you know the formation of the place where your father is buried?" Chen Yu asked.

"They said it was a Guanlu Bureau, but I don't know the specifics; it's too professional," Zou Dalong said.

"Guanlu Bureau?" Chen Yu laughed. "Then it is definitely unsuitable."

"Why is that?" Zou Dalong was taken aback.

"The Guanlu Bureau is meant for descendants to pursue official careers, to rise steadily and have a smooth path. But you are someone who walks the path of the underworld; it is the opposite of this formation. Furthermore, looking at your Life and Appearance, you have no signs of an official's career, so you are destined not to walk that path. Your father being buried in such a good formation surely cannot be suppressed," Chen Yu explained.

"So that's how it is. Then, Master, do you have a way to break this?" Zou Dalong suddenly realized.

"Moving the grave would be enough. However, the fact that your father says he feels like he's being roasted by fire in your dreams is a problem," Chen Yu said. "South-Li is fire, North-Ming is baleful energy. This dream predicts that you might encounter an ambush from enemies soon; be more careful."

"Master, I understand. Many thanks for your guidance, Mr. Chen. Let's eat." Zou Dalong's expression turned stern. He was most wary of these things, and with Chen Yu saying it like that, it really did seem to be the case.

The dishes were served one by one. This place specialized in high-end leisure and dining, so the food was naturally excellent.

"Mr. Chen, this dish is a specialty here. I had to book it days in advance. Please." After a dish was served, Zou Dalong personally stepped forward to open the lid.

Then, at the very moment he was about to open the lid, a burst of Qi suddenly struck from the shadows. This Qi was incredibly sharp; only an Inner Family Expert could emit it.

Chen Yu stood up quickly and pulled Zou Dalong to the side. With a 'Crack!', the marble table used for dining shattered with a boom, and a white palm print appeared on the table.

"Who is it?" Zou Dalong was shocked. The person attacking him was an expert; if Chen Yu hadn't pulled him, that palm would have already struck his heart.

He didn't think his body could be stronger than that marble table. He took a step back, and several bodyguards quickly shielded him in the center.

"Hehe, you are Zou Dalong?" A figure flashed, and an old man appeared in front of the table. The old man wore a long robe, and his eyes shot out sharp glints; clearly, his internal energy was extremely high.

"Who are you?" Zou Dalong shouted in a deep voice.

"Zhou Qing." The old man raised his head conceitedly.

"The second-in-command of the Qinglong Society?" Zou Dalong's expression changed. The Qinglong Society was an underworld organization where everyone was an Inner Family Expert. He had never had any dealings with them, and Zhou Qing was the second-in-command, whose martial arts were unfathomable.

"I am here to take your life at someone's request," Zhou Qing chuckled.

"Who sent you to kill me?" Zou Dalong's expression changed drastically. Chen Yu had just said he would be ambushed, and in the blink of an eye, someone had come to his door.

"I won't say who it is; you know in your heart." The old man smiled. He took out a package and placed it on the table. "The rules of the Qinglong Society: a pot of poisoned wine, a Dagger, and three feet of white silk. Choose one and end it yourself."

"Did Du Feng send you?" Zou Dalong shouted. "You are people of the underworld; according to the rules, you cannot participate in the struggle between me and Du Feng. You are breaking the rules!"

"Rules are set by people. Once you are dead, no one will know we broke the rules. The price Du Feng offered is high enough, so choose one; don't make me do it myself," Zhou Qing smiled.

"Don't even think about it!" Zou Dalong shouted. "Do it!"

One of his men behind him reached for his waist, intending to draw a gun, but Zhou Qing's movements were extremely fast. He leaped up, used the table for leverage, his figure flashed, and he struck out with a palm.

Pfft...

The subordinate who was drawing the gun was sent flying by his palm, spitting out a mouthful of blood. The bones in his chest were completely shattered; it was clear he wouldn't survive.