Chapter 52 - 52 52 The Arrogant Young Man

52: Chapter 52: The Arrogant Young Man 52: Chapter 52: The Arrogant Young Man The four bodyguards standing at the entrance of the “Plum Blossom Hall” were all brought by Shen Huanian. Hearing Shen Huanian’s screams, two of them immediately rushed in. “Beat him! Beat him to death!” Shen Huanian hollered at the two bodyguards. The two bodyguards exchanged a glance and immediately charged toward Fang Bai. Although Xia Chenyu knew Fang Bai could fight, she was aware that the bodyguards brought by Shen Huanian were experts, far from ordinary bodyguards, and she worried Fang Bai would be at a disadvantage. Stepping in, she blocked the bodyguards’ path. The two bodyguards were only thinking of rescuing Shen Huanian from Fang Bai’s grip and knew nothing of cherishing beauty. Seeing Xia Chenyu block the way, one of them harshly shoved her with his hand. Xia Chenyu was a delicate and alluring woman; if the rough and physically strong man shoved her, she could likely be slammed into the wall nearby, inevitably leading to injury and falling to the ground. Fang Bai’s other free hand flickered lightning-fast a couple of times. Two wine glasses on the dining table whistled through the air, smashing into the chest of the two bodyguards, sending them flying backward and crashing to the ground. At the same time, Fang Bai also let go of Shen Huanian. Shen Huanian stumbled back a few steps, rubbing his burning wrist, and looked at Fang Bai with a hint more wariness in his eyes. “Ha, I didn’t expect you to be a Martial Artist as well. No wonder you’re so arrogant! seaʀᴄh thё nôvel_Fire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Come on, let’s spar a bit!” Hua Yi stared wide-eyed at Fang Bai, excited like a fighting rooster, eager to have a go. In the eyes of the common people of Huaxia, the owner of “Rejuvenation Hall,” the Hua Family, was an ancient medical family renowned for their medical skills. However, in the eyes of Martial Artists in the Martial Arts community of Huaxia, the Hua Family was a revered Ancient Martial family. It was said that the direct descendants of the “Rejuvenation Hall” Hua Family, regardless of gender, all practiced Ancient Martial Arts, among them some were masters. Hua Yi was hailed as the most outstanding genius of the young generation of the Hua Family, and his excellence was not just manifested in his medical skills, but also in his profound knowledge of Martial Arts. The Shen Family from Anxi was a business partner to “Rejuvenation Hall,” with close interactions. As Shen Huanian and Hua Yi had known each other for many years and had a good relationship, Shen Huanian had personally witnessed Hua Yi’s strength. His palms could split steles, his fists could smash stones, far surpassing the limits of ordinary people. Now that Hua Yi had pointed out that Fang Bai was also a “Martial Artist,” it meant that the two shared the same identity—Ancient Martial Cultivators. Although Shen Huanian was not versed in Martial Arts, born into a powerful and influential family, he was well-informed and knew that Ancient Martial Cultivators were a very special existence in Huaxia. They followed their own set of rules within the Ancient Martial World, often living in seclusion or semi-seclusion, unobtrusively and modestly, seldom intervening in worldly affairs. As long as no one touched their interests, they would rarely take the initiative to cause trouble. But if anyone mistook their low profile for kindness, they would be gravely mistaken. No matter who, regardless of how great their power or how high their status, if they angered an Ancient Martial Cultivator, these cultivators would cast aside worldly rules and mercilessly strike back. When they did strike, it was with the fury of thunder. It was said that most Ancient Martial Cultivators belonged to their own Sects and offending one often meant offending an entire Sect. So, upon learning Fang Bai was also an Ancient Martial Cultivator, Shen Huanian couldn’t help but feel apprehensive, a cold sweat breaking on his back. He had never imagined that this seemingly average guy was actually playing possum, concealing his true capabilities. If Fang Bai belonged to one of the Ancient Martial Sects, making an enemy of such a person would mean a lot of trouble for the Shen Family. Shen Huanian decided to promptly zip his lips and let Hua Yi deal with Fang Bai. “Rejuvenation Hall’s” owner, the Hua Family, were also an Ancient Martial prominent clan, and Hua Yi was a disciple that the Hua Family focused on cultivating. As long as I firmly hold onto Hua Yi’s coattails, relying on the “Rejuvenation Hall” as my backing, I wouldn’t have to worry about Fang Bai. Unlike Hua Yi and Shen Huanian, who were born and raised in the affluent and influential families, Xia Chenyu grew up following her mother and was unable to come into contact with the mysterious world of Ancient Martial Cultivators. In Xia Chenyu’s understanding, the “Martial Artists” Hua Yi referred to were probably just people who had learned some martial arts. Although she hadn’t seen clearly how Fang Bai sent those two bodyguards of Shen Huanian flying, Xia Chenyu was still extremely excited and clenched her small fists tightly, waving them with force. “Fight with you?” Fang Bai glanced at Hua Yi and saw his fighting spirit soaring and eagerness to try. The corners of his mouth twitched slightly as he shook his head and said, “Not interested!” Ever since he had sparred with two Shaolin Monks, Fang Bai had lost interest in Martial Artists of that level. Fang Bai felt that sparring with Martial Artists of much lower strength was a waste of his time and offered no benefits whatsoever. Fang Bai from his past life, who was obsessed with Martial Dao, constantly sought to challenge Martial Artists who were on par with or even stronger than himself. Even after a battle that left him covered in wounds, he would be incredibly excited. Because only in intense battles where life and death hung by a thread could Fang Bai’s fiercest fighting spirit and will to fight be aroused, allowing him to grasp the Great Dao Principles and penetrate the Martial Dao Arcane to enhance his own Cultivation Level. Hua Yi’s strength might dominate among ordinary people, but in Fang Bai’s view, it was truly not worth mentioning. “Arrogant lad!” The disdain and scorn evident in Fang Bai’s expression made Hua Yi feel deeply insulted. He strode up to the dining table, slapped his left palm forcefully onto the surface, and a surge of hidden energy entered the table’s interior. A peeled quail egg rose from the plate and then, under the punch of Hua Yi’s right fist that followed closely behind, the egg was propelled across the large round dining table toward Fang Bai’s face at high speed. The quail egg flew through the air with a whistling sound, clearly moving at an extremely high velocity. Fang Bai slightly narrowed his eyes as the acuity of his senses instantly climbed to their limit. Everything around him seemed to slow down. The quail egg, flying at high speed, seemed to suddenly encounter a thick liquid, its velocity substantially slowed, allowing Fang Bai to easily capture its trajectory. Pop—— Two feet away from hitting him, Fang Bai suddenly made his move. He employed the technique of using the opponent’s force against them, his palm striking the incoming quail egg. The egg, as if pulled by an invisible force, immediately changed direction, spinning rapidly and colliding with the north side wall at an even faster speed. The peeled quail egg, which felt soft and would burst upon a slight squeeze, had become terrifying with the power bestowed by Hua Yi and Fang Bai’s strike. Pfft—— The egg smashed into the wall, and the sheer force of impact left a fist-sized dent, almost penetrating the wall. If that quail egg had hit a person, it would have left a gaping bloody hole; they would likely have been killed. Xia Chenyu and Shen Huanian, both ordinary people, were stunned and speechless at the scene. Even Hua Yi, a Martial Artist himself, wore a face filled with disbelief.