Uncle Li Makes a Move

Li Yanshan's eyes flashed with anger as he watched the three people approaching them. According to the sect's rules, Dog Head Ridge belonged to all its Outer Sect Disciples, and outsiders had to formally request entry.

Yet, these three had barged in without seeking permission. Such an act was clearly showing disrespect to the people of Dog Head Ridge.

Among the three, the one walking at the front was a tall young man with single eyelids, a flat nose, thin lips, and a pointed forehead. He wore an Outer Sect Disciple robe and had a grim expression. This was Zhang Tielin, Zhang Tieniu's older brother.

The other two were also Outer Sect Disciples. One was tall and thin, like a bamboo pole, while the other was short and dark-skinned, resembling a monkey.

Zhang Tielin, with his two followers, advanced menacingly towards Li Yanshan and Fang Chen.

"Woof woof woof…"

Little Six barked incessantly at Zhang Tielin and his companions.

Li Yanshan stepped forward, shielding Fang Chen, and asked Zhang Tielin, "Zhang Tielin, what business do you have at our Dog Head Ridge?"

Zhang Tielin was somewhat notorious in the Outer Sect, known for his ruthless and vindictive nature. Li Yanshan recognized him.

Zhang Tielin stared at Fang Chen behind Li Yanshan, his killing intent almost palpable. Gritting his teeth, he snarled, "Li the Half-Blind, I'm here to get revenge on this brat. If you don't want to die, get out of my way immediately!"

"Revenge?"

Li Yanshan's eyes narrowed as he fixed his gaze on Zhang Tielin and said coldly, "What grudge do you have with him?"

"This brat killed my brother, Zhang Tieniu! What other revenge do you think I want?"

Zhang Tielin glared at Fang Chen, his eyes bloodshot, like a beast ready to explode.

Li Yanshan frowned. Although he had just learned from Elder Yun that Fang Chen had killed two Handymen at Thousand Bamboo Ridge, he hadn't known that one of them was Zhang Tielin's brother.

He turned to Fang Chen and asked, "Fang Chen, what exactly happened?"

Fang Chen hadn't expected Zhang Tieniu's brother to show up so quickly. He replied to Li Yanshan, "Uncle Li, back at Thousand Bamboo Ridge, Zhang Tieniu and Tian Hu tried to steal the Exquisite Bamboo I had cut, and they wanted to take my knife too. When I refused, they got angry and tried to take it by force, even attempting to kill me. I fought back desperately and accidentally killed them! The Enforcement Hall has already passed judgment on this matter!"

Li Yanshan nodded slightly, then looked up at Zhang Tielin and said sternly, "Zhang Tielin, your brother's death was his own doing. The Enforcement Hall has already made a ruling regarding Fang Chen, and the matter is settled. Your arrival here violates sect rules. Get lost immediately, or I'll call for reinforcements!"

Zhang Tielin stared at Li Yanshan and cursed, "Li the Half-Blind, stop spouting sect rules at me! I'm going to kill this brat today to avenge my brother! If you know what's good for you, get out of my way!"

"Hmph, such arrogance. This is Dog Head Ridge, how can we allow you to run amok?"

Li Yanshan looked at Zhang Tielin, his expression calm and composed, unfazed by Zhang Tielin's threats.

Zhang Tielin glared at Li Yanshan, gritting his teeth, "Zhang Tielin, are you sure you want to stand up for this brat? Don't say I didn't give you a chance. I'll count to three. If you don't move, don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Count your mother! Ptooey…"

Li Yanshan spat on the ground, looking at Zhang Tielin with disdain. "If you want to fight, come at me. Stop yapping! If you don't dare to fight, get lost now!"

"Bastard, you're asking for death!"

Zhang Tielin was enraged. He immediately unleashed a powerful aura, stomped his feet, and lunged towards Li Yanshan.

"Fall back!"

Li Yanshan waved his hand, and a gentle force pushed Fang Chen ten feet away.

At that moment, Zhang Tielin arrived before Li Yanshan, his right fist aimed at Li Yanshan's face. Even before the punch landed, the strong gust of wind ruffled Li Yanshan's hair.

Li Yanshan's eyes narrowed, and he threw a punch to counter, meeting Zhang Tielin's fist.

"Boom!"

A powerful surge of energy spread outwards, kicking up a cloud of dust. Both Li Yanshan and Zhang Tielin were pushed back a step.

"Such powerful energy!"

Fang Chen, standing behind Li Yanshan, was shocked by the scene. His current cultivation was only at the first level of Qi Refining, a far cry from Li Yanshan and Zhang Tielin. He was currently at the very bottom rung among the Outer Sect Disciples.

After taking a step back, Zhang Tielin looked up at Li Yanshan, a hint of surprise on his face.

He was at the fourth level of Qi Refining and possessed strong physical conditioning. Most Outer Sect Disciples at the fourth level were no match for him.

Yet, Li Yanshan, who was only at the third level of Qi Refining, had blocked his attack. Although he hadn't used his full strength, Li Yanshan's capabilities were evident.

Li Yanshan stared at Zhang Tielin, a dismissive smirk playing on his lips. "Fourth level of Qi Refining, and that's all you've got!"

"Bastard!"

Zhang Tielin was furious and charged at Li Yanshan again, roaring, "Tiger Subduing Fist!"

The next moment, a blazing white light flashed around Zhang Tielin's right fist, and a powerful aura erupted.

"Roar!"

A loud tiger's roar emanated from Zhang Tielin.

Li Yanshan, facing him, felt a powerful pressure. Gritting his teeth, his True Qi surged within him, unleashing a powerful aura. His fist was covered in a faint golden light, and he met Zhang Tielin's fist once more.

"Boom!"

A powerful burst of True Qi sent Li Yanshan flying. He stumbled back several steps after landing, only stopping when he reached Fang Chen.

Zhang Tielin also retreated a few steps, but not as far as Li Yanshan. In this exchange, Zhang Tielin had a slight advantage. However, his cultivation was at the fourth level of Qi Refining, while Li Yanshan was at the third level. He hadn't achieved an overwhelming victory.

Li Yanshan stared at Zhang Tielin with contempt. "With just this much strength, you dare to cause trouble at my Dog Head Ridge?"

"Insolent!"

Zhang Tielin trembled with rage. He couldn't believe that Li Yanshan, a blind man at the third level of Qi Refining, dared to provoke him. He circulated his cultivation method to its limit, and two balls of red flame ignited around his fists.

"Skyfire Meteor Fist!"

Zhang Tielin roared, his body turning into an afterimage as he charged at Li Yanshan, his fists a blur.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"

Red fist shadows, each engulfed in flames, flew relentlessly towards Li Yanshan.

Li Yanshan's eyes narrowed slightly. True Qi surged within him, his muscles instantly swelling. The golden light on his fists grew even more blinding. He charged at Zhang Tielin, his fists a flurry, directly striking the red fist shadows.

"Boom, boom, boom..."

He shattered the incoming fist shadows one by one. With a ferocious expression, he lunged at Zhang Tielin, aiming a punch at his chest.

Zhang Tielin's eyes sharpened. He also threw a punch towards Li Yanshan's chest, intending to force Li Yanshan to dodge or defend.

But a hint of ruthlessness flashed in Li Yanshan's eyes. He neither dodged nor defended, letting Zhang Tielin's punch land on his chest. At the same time, his own fist struck Zhang Tielin's chest.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Both men were sent flying backward. After landing, Li Yanshan retreated seven steps, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Zhang Tielin fared no better. He landed and staggered back eight steps, also spitting blood. With every breath, a sharp pain shot through his chest; Li Yanshan's punch had broken two of his ribs.