The old man, hearing Ye Qiu’s words, laughed in fury, “In all my years, this is the first time I’ve met such an arrogant youngster.”
“Truly, as the saying goes, a newborn calf fears no tiger.”
“Kid, since you’re so confident, let’s see what you’ve got!”
Ye Qiu stepped forward and threw a punch.
The punch was straightforward, without any flair.
There wasn’t even a ripple of internal energy.
The old man sneered, raising his right hand to meet the punch with his own.
“Boom!”
Their fists collided.
Ye Qiu felt the old man’s fist, hard as steel.
The old man looked at Ye Qiu and sneered, “Kid, haven’t you heard the saying? Showing off your skills in front of a master is overestimating yourself.”
“I’m ninth on the Dragon List, and I earned it with these fists.”
“That’s why they call me Iron Fist Invincible!”
Ye Qiu chuckled, “Is that so?”
Boom!
A massive surge of power erupted from Ye Qiu’s fist.
Before the old man could react, the immense force flooded into his body.
Then, Ye Qiu kicked out.
“Bang!”
The old man was sent flying out of the flower shop.
“This…”
Young Master Huang and his bodyguards were stunned, unable to believe Ye Qiu had defeated the ninth-ranked Dragon List expert in a single move.
They looked at Ye Qiu as if he were a ghost.
Ye Qiu took a step forward. Seeing this, Young Master Huang and his bodyguards turned and fled.
Their only thought was that if even Elder Yang couldn’t beat Ye Qiu, staying meant death.
Ye Qiu walked out of the flower shop.
Xiao Yiren watched him, his silhouette like a towering mountain, radiating a sense of security.
The old man, seeing Ye Qiu emerge, looked terrified, his face pale.
He hadn’t expected Ye Qiu’s strength to be so monstrous.
One punch had stripped him of his cultivation.
Decades of hard-earned progress, gone in an instant—infuriating!
The old man glared at Ye Qiu with venom, “Who the hell are you?”
Ye Qiu stood at the shop’s entrance, hands behind his back, like a lofty king looking down at the old man. “Dragon List experts are supposed to be paragons of martial virtue, punishing evil and upholding good, not aiding tyrants.”
“Your actions are disappointing.”
“I’ve destroyed your cultivation to seek justice for my brother.”
“If you’re unconvinced, come find me for revenge anytime.”
The old man struggled to his feet, gritting his teeth, “I’ll remember this. I’ll come for you one day.”
His only response was a single word.
“Scram!”
The old man glanced at Ye Qiu again, as if burning his face into his memory, then turned away.
Just as he did, a voice dripping with disdain came from behind.
“Dragon List ninth? Trash!”
The old man’s face turned livid, itching to tear Ye Qiu apart, but knowing he was no match, he left in resentment.
Only when he was far from the shop did he pull out his phone and make a call.
The call connected.
The old man bowed slightly, “Young Master, I’ve met Ye Qiu.”
“How did it go?” a young voice asked.
“I lost,” the old man said bitterly. “My cultivation was destroyed with one punch.”
“What?” The voice was shocked. “Ye Qiu’s that strong?”
“Yes,” the old man said. “The worst part is Young Master Huang. When he saw me lose, he fled with his bodyguards, not caring if I lived or died.”
“Elder Yang, I’ll make sure you get justice for this.”
“Young Master, what should I do now…?”
“Elder Yang, head south to recuperate. I’ve bought you a villa in the South Sea and hired a few Filipino maids to serve you. Don’t worry, I’ll settle this score for you one day.”
“Thank you, Young Master.”
Yang hung up, glancing back at the flower shop with murderous intent.
…
Jiangzhou.
Pharaoh King Business KTV.
Inside the presidential suite.
A chubby young man in a Nike tracksuit lounged on a sofa, holding a scantily clad woman.
The woman, in her thirties, exuded mature allure.
The chubby man, barely twenty, had a youthful, student-like face.
On the sofa beside him sat a man in his early thirties.
The man was strikingly handsome.
He had a chiseled face, dark, deep eyes, thick brows, and a high nose…
Dressed in a tailored luxury suit, wearing a limited-edition Patek Philippe watch, he swirled a glass of red wine, exuding nobility and elegance.
The woman in the chubby man’s arms stole glances at the handsome man.
Such a man was utterly captivating.
The chubby man put down his phone and released the woman, “Get out!”
“Yes.” The woman nodded respectfully and quickly left the room.
Once she was gone, the chubby man asked the handsome man, “Brother Liang, what did you think of that woman?”
“What do you mean?” the man asked coolly.
The chubby man said, “I could tell she’s into you. Want me to arrange for her to keep you company tonight?”
The man shook his head, “I’m not interested in vulgar women.”
“Got it, got it. Brother Liang only has eyes for Cao Qingcheng,” the chubby man said, his smile fading. “Ye Qiu’s skills are stronger than we thought. Elder Yang was taken out by him.”
“Oh?” A flicker of surprise crossed the man’s eyes, followed by a smile. “Good.”
The chubby man was puzzled, “The stronger Ye Qiu is, the harder it’ll be to kill him. Why’s that good, Brother Liang?”
“Don’t you think someone like him is worthy of being our opponent?” the man said. “If Ye Qiu were a weakling, wouldn’t it be beneath us to deal with him?”
“Brother Liang, your vision and composure never cease to amaze me,” the chubby man grinned. “What’s the next step?”
The man said, “Since open attacks won’t work, we’ll use underhanded tactics.”
“I think you should find a chance to get close to Ye Qiu.”
“Know your enemy, and you’ll win every battle.”
“For someone so young to become Dragon Gate’s leader, Ye Qiu must have more than just fighting skills.”
“Gaining his trust will make it easier to kill him later.”
The chubby man asked, “Any specific suggestions, Brother Liang?”
The man said, “Ye Qiu’s woman, Lin Jingzhi, is starting a pharmaceutical company. You could invest in it.”
“As the son of a tycoon, I doubt Lin Jingzhi would turn down your investment.”
“Plus, don’t you like mature women? Lin Jingzhi fits the bill.”
The chubby man’s eyes lit up.
The man asked curiously, “By the way, Dabao, one thing I don’t get. I’m after Ye Qiu because of Cao Qingcheng, but what’s your reason for targeting him?”
