Peerless City!

"Rest well," Tang Jie offered no further explanation.

Time moved to the next morning. Tang Jie bid farewell to Tie Dong and Tie Niu, leaving Maple Forest Town alone early in the morning.

Tang Jie's next destination was naturally Peerless City. Although the chances of finding the woman who left him a letter were slim, he had wanted to visit Peerless City for a long time anyway.

Tang Jie traveled continuously for three to four days, finally arriving at Peerless City around noon on the fourth day.

"This is Peerless City?"

From afar, Tang Jie saw a massive city appear before him.

Peerless City was a sacred land in the hearts of many martial artists in the Great Xia Dynasty. Within Peerless City, several Martial Arts Grandmasters had established their own sects, drawing countless martial artists from far and wide to seek entry into these grandmasters' tutelage to practice martial arts.

Peerless City had a history of several hundred years. Within it, countless martial arts sects, both large and small, thrived in prosperity!

Tang Jie observed the men and women entering and exiting the city gates. Many of them moved with agile steps, possessing evident martial arts skills.

In Peerless City, it wasn't an exaggeration to say that one in ten people was a third-rate martial artist, if not everyone practiced martial arts.

Tang Jie entered the city, curiously observing the numerous shops and the bustling streets. Having trained in martial arts at Qingshan Temple for so long, he hadn't visited such a lively city in a long time.

"Excuse me, sir, do you know where Wuhua Gate is?" Tang Jie politely asked a man in martial artist attire, who appeared to be around thirty years old, on the street.

Tang Jie had come to Peerless City intending to visit Wuhua Gate first. Bai Fenghua was the daughter of the Wuhua Gate's sect leader, and she had repeatedly invited him to visit.

The man heard him and laughed heartily, "Are you here to apprentice at Wuhua Gate? Wuhua Gate is among the top three martial arts sects in Peerless City. Just follow this road, go past three streets, and you'll see Wuhua Gate."

Seeing Tang Jie also dressed as a martial artist and asking for Wuhua Gate's location, the man naturally assumed he might be there to apprentice.

"Thank you," Tang Jie said gratefully and then followed the man's directions. After passing three streets, Tang Jie saw a magnificent mansion.

Several upright martial artists guarded the entrance of this mansion. Each of them had sharp eyes, and their strength was undoubtedly not weak. Above the entrance, a plaque was inscribed with the three powerful characters of Wuhua Gate!

"Everyone, please inform Miss Bai Fenghua that a friend is looking for her."

Tang Jie approached the entrance and said to one of the guards.

"Alright... please wait a moment." The martial artist sized up Tang Jie for a moment. Tang Jie carried himself with an extraordinary demeanor and possessed the aura of a powerful martial artist. Coupled with his claim of being Bai Fenghua's friend, the guard agreed without much hesitation.

The martial artist entered the mansion to deliver the message.

"Big Brother Tang!"

Not long after, a surprised voice called out from within Wuhua Gate. Tang Jie looked up and saw Bai Fenghua.

At this moment, Bai Fenghua was wearing a blue dress. Her features were exquisitely perfect, her hair cascaded like a waterfall, and her skin was like sheep fat jade, radiating the youthful vitality unique to a young girl.

"Big Brother Tang, you're actually here? Did you come to see me? Come in quickly!"

Bai Fenghua's face flushed with excitement, and her bright eyes were filled with joy.

"Uh... okay." Tang Jie awkwardly scratched his head. He hadn't come specifically to see Bai Fenghua.

Tang Jie and Bai Fenghua entered Wuhua Gate. The guards at the entrance watched them go, feeling a pang of envy. Although the young lady was always polite to everyone, her politeness was distant. Yet, towards this man, whose identity was unknown, she appeared overjoyed. Anyone could tell there was something special between them!

Upon entering Wuhua Gate, Tang Jie saw hundreds of martial artists practicing in the courtyard. The scene was spectacular and couldn't be seen elsewhere.

"Big Brother Tang, please sit. I'll go brew you some tea."

Entering a reception room, Bai Fenghua asked Tang Jie to sit while she excitedly went to prepare tea for him, her enthusiasm making Tang Jie feel a bit embarrassed.

After a short while, footsteps sounded outside. Tang Jie knew it wasn't Bai Fenghua; the footsteps were entirely different.

Indeed, a middle-aged man walked into the reception room. This man looked to be around forty years old, with a rather handsome appearance and exuding the unique charm of a mature man.

Upon seeing Tang Jie, the middle-aged man smiled and asked, "Are you young friend Tang Jie?"

"That's me. May I ask who you are?" Tang Jie nodded, somewhat puzzled by the middle-aged man's identity.

"I am Bai Yuanhua, Xiao Fenghua's father," the middle-aged man replied.

"So it's Senior Bai!" Tang Jie was slightly surprised.

Bai Yuanhua was a very well-known figure among martial artists. He had gained fame in his youth and later founded Wuhua Gate in Peerless City, becoming a household name.

Tang Jie also had a considerable reputation among martial artists in the Great Xia Dynasty, but it couldn't compare to Bai Yuanhua. This man had been famous for a long time, had established a sect, and had thousands of disciples!

Tang Jie hadn't expected this Martial Arts Grandmaster to be so young. Judging by his appearance, he was at most forty years old. In a way, like Tang Jie, he had achieved fame at a young age.

"I've heard about you from Xiao Fenghua. I've always wanted to meet you, and now we finally have," Bai Yuanhua said, extending a hand and smiling at Tang Jie.

"I've also long admired Senior Bai's name!" Tang Jie reciprocated by extending his hand, his eyes filled with excitement. In a way, Bai Yuanhua was the first Martial Arts Grandmaster he had met besides himself!

Their hands clasped, and a surge of powerful energy suddenly rushed towards Tang Jie from Bai Yuanhua's palm.

It was gang qi, the gang qi of a Martial Arts Grandmaster.

"Boom!"

Without hesitation, the Red Sun Art gang qi within Tang Jie also surged out, rushing like a mighty river!

"So young... such profound power. Truly a Martial Arts Grandmaster who has refined Qi into Gang!" Bai Yuanhua exclaimed inwardly, feeling Tang Jie's scorching and potent gang qi. He was secretly astonished by the depth of Tang Jie's power, which was completely incongruous with his appearance.

Tang Jie was equally shocked: "Senior Bai's power is unfathomably deep!"

Bai Yuanhua's internal energy cultivation was extremely profound. Even when facing Tang Jie's renowned Boyhood Art, known for its deep internal energy, he could easily resist it. Among all Martial Arts Grandmasters, Bai Yuanhua's internal energy cultivation was undoubtedly among the very best!

"Big Brother Tang, sorry to keep you waiting..."

At this moment, light footsteps were heard from outside. It was Bai Fenghua.

Tang Jie and Bai Yuanhua exchanged a glance and simultaneously retracted their hands.