Zhou Qiming Makes a Move, Letter of Introduction to the County Town

"Enough, this matter ends here."

Seeing his two disciples clashing over Zhou Qiming, an outsider, Yuan Tieyi finally couldn't sit still and stopped Xiao Tian.

"You brat, just you wait. This time Senior Brother Cheng has your back, but don't let me see you again!" Xiao Tian had no choice but to obey his Master's command and uttered some parting threats.

No good banquet lasts forever. After such a commotion, everyone left in disappointment. Not seeing the restaurant suffer, these people felt disheartened.

But everyone knew that Zhou Qiming had thoroughly offended Xiao Tian and was likely in for trouble.

Xiao Tian, Yuan Tieyi, and the others returned to the martial arts hall, their faces ashen.

"Master, why did you stop me just now? I could have crippled that scoundrel with one palm. Even Second Senior Brother couldn't stop me." Xiao Tian was still unconvinced.

"Alright, the Jinsha Gang is watching. We absolutely cannot engage in infighting. As for what happens in private, I don't care." Yuan Tieyi sat in his Grand Tutor chair and picked up his teacup.

"Master, you saw it too. Senior Brother Cheng's heart is no longer in the martial arts hall. He'd rather fund a restaurant servant with medicinal herbs than lend me a helping hand."

Xiao Tian added fuel to the fire again, recounting the conflict at the Cheng family's place, intending to sow discord between Cheng Yu and his Master.

"Cheng Yu was a bit excessive, but in the path of martial arts, you ultimately have to rely on yourself. Don't be discouraged." Yuan Tieyi nodded, speaking with obvious favoritism.

In the restaurant, the storm had temporarily subsided.

"Xiao Ming, with your talent, it's time for you to develop in the county town. This town is becoming more dangerous, and now you've offended that scoundrel Xiao Tian. It's best to lie low for a while."

Xu Hailai's expression was full of worry. He took out a letter, which had clearly been written long ago, and handed it to Zhou Qiming. "This is a letter of introduction to the Hero's Tower in the county town. The owner owes me a kindness from a meal years ago, and he will surely make good use of you."

"Thank you, Uncle Xu. I've been taken care of by the restaurant. How can I abandon it when it's in danger? Please rest assured, no one will harm Haolai Restaurant."

Zhou Qiming took the letter but had no intention of leaving immediately. After all, Xu Hailai and the chefs had taken good care of him. He had to deal with Xiao Tian and the Jinsha Gang first.

Besides, he had long planned to develop in Luoshan County Town. Having a letter of introduction to the Hero's Tower was much better than wandering around the county town like a headless fly, searching for opportunities.

Not only did Xu Hailai risk danger to speak up for him, but he also produced a prepared letter of introduction. Zhou Qiming kept all this kindness in his heart.

"Alright, Xiao Ming, don't be reckless. You're still young, and the road ahead is long. It's not time to risk your life for nothing."

Xu Hailai didn't know where the other's confidence and backing came from, but he still exhorted him with encouragement.

When evening came and work was done, Zhou Qiming tidied up the kitchen and was about to go home to practice. He gave Cheng Yan five hundred taels of silver and asked her to go to the county town to buy better medicinal herbs to restore his root bone points.

Because of the King's Blood curse he carried, the area near the county town was where the Sky Shaker Bandits were active. Zhou Qiming didn't want to venture out himself and take risks, so he entrusted this task to Cheng Yan, a friend with a Blade Catcher background.

As he was leaving, he also overheard the other servants in the backyard whispering amongst themselves.

"It's all his fault. He offended Xiao Tian, and now our restaurant is ruined."

"Who will dare to come and eat here anymore? Boss Xu is so muddled, trusting him like this."

"You think you can fight real martial artists just because you've been promoted to Chef? I heard that Xiao Tian is a martial artist in the third major realm, Bone Forging Realm, with terrifying strength!"

The handyman disciples at the Haolai Restaurant were like startled birds, some even considering packing their bags and running away.

Chen Ping felt very guilty about this. It was his fault that it led to a conflict between Brother Qiming and Xiao Tian.

The night was dark and windy, the cicadas chirped noisily. Pedestrians on the street hurried home to eat, wash, and find some cool air.

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In the Music House, several dancers swayed their graceful figures to the sound of the pipa, vying for attention in front of Xiao Tian. They all knew this young man was currently the most influential figure in town. If they could please him, perhaps they could be redeemed and find a wealthy future.

Several handyman disciples from the martial arts school also served tea and wine, trying to curry favor with Xiao Tian.

"Senior Brother Xiao has a boundless future. Don't get angry over two cooks who are mere handymen."

"They are just two handymen with no family background. Brothers, let's find an opportunity to take care of them. No one will be able to trace it back to you, Senior Brother."

"Have a drink, Senior Brother. When you become the Dragon Son-in-law of the county town one day, don't forget to help us brothers."

Everyone flattered him to the extreme, vowing to get rid of the people from the Haolai Restaurant for Xiao Tian.

With Xiao Tian's status and strength, and as the future Hall Master of the Iron Clothes Martial Arts School, many conflicts and troubles didn't require him to personally resolve them. Others would eagerly help clean up his mess.

"Good, thank you all for your kindness. Let's not ruin the mood today by mentioning that kid. His death is imminent."

Xiao Tian's mood greatly improved, and he no longer dwelled on the day's events. If not for Senior Brother Cheng and Master stopping him, he would have already killed those two flies on the spot.

As he spoke, he pulled the two courtesans playing the guzheng and pipa into his arms, touching them wantonly, his desire burning.

"Young Master, we only perform, please don't break the rules." The two pitiful women tried to dissuade him, but this only fanned the flames, making Xiao Tian even more excited.

"It's your good fortune that the Young Master fancies you. Don't be ungrateful!" The people below chuckled and reprimanded the two women.

Suddenly, the entire wall by the window was blasted open with a loud crash, and a tall, imposing figure in black strode in, radiating fierce energy.

As this man in black glared, the few handyman disciples who met his gaze instantly felt their hearts pound, their blood vessels burst, and veins contorted as they spat blood and died.

Killing several quasi-Body Tempering Martial Artists who were controlling their qi and blood with just a glare was truly horrifying. Even Master Yuan Tieyi didn't possess such divine abilities. Everyone was terrified and scrambling in fear. Xiao Tian also sobered up considerably, his body jolting.

The henchmen who were about to step forward to stop the man in black immediately halted, their hair standing on end, as if they were being stared at by a demon or a ferocious beast.

"How dare you fight with this Hall Master for a woman? Are the girls in the Music House someone you can touch? Do you want to die on my Jinsha Gang's territory!"

This man in black was Zhou Qiming. He shouted loudly, as if afraid the neighbors wouldn't hear.

Before his voice even faded, his Earth Fiend Legs, at the minor accomplishment stage, swept out, his figure like a tiger or leopard.

In an instant, several martial arts school disciples were struck by his steel-like iron legs, their bones breaking and their bodies flying backward. They were either dead or severely injured.

These people had fawned over Xiao Tian in secret just now, even threatening him. Zhou Qiming had heard it all and wouldn't let these small fry go.

Next, his fierce gaze locked onto Xiao Tian. He strode forward, exuding an overwhelming pressure. If not for Xiao Tian's appearance, the identity of an Iron Clothes Martial Arts School direct disciple might have fallen to him.

With Yuan Tieyi's resources, Zhou Qiming could have bypassed many detours, and all of that was ruined by Xiao Tian. If he hadn't sought out trouble with the other party, it would have been fine, but this Xiao Tian was courting death without realizing it, insisting on coming to provoke the Haolai Restaurant.

"Why do you have to force me?" Zhou Qiming, dressed in black clothes and with a black face, spoke in a hoarse, cold voice. Wasn't it better to live? These people, just because of his low status, had repeatedly bullied and oppressed him.

If it weren't for his daily practice of Rampant Liver Martial Arts after work, he would have died countless times already. If Xiao Tian dared to threaten the Haolai Restaurant today, he would dare to come to their door to kill and set fires tomorrow. He couldn't be allowed to live.

"May I ask which hall master esteemed one in the gang it is? This humble one was blind and didn't recognize your greatness. These two young ladies are still virgins. Please spare my life!"

Xiao Tian completely knelt. Where was the arrogance he displayed at the restaurant during the day? If Yuan Tieyi were here, he would likely be greatly disappointed. He would only turn his fists on the weaker, which was not the act of a true man!

"Begging for mercy now is too late," Zhou Qiming said, filled with murderous intent.

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