“Old Zheng, is this true?”
“Master Yuan Dian told me himself.”
Hearing this, everyone collectively fell silent.
Twenty-four years ago, the Mad Monk was already an invincible existence. Apart from his mental faculties, everything else was top-notch.
Who would have thought that wasn't his limit, and his strength had increased by more than tenfold!
It was known that the more powerful one became, the more difficult it was to progress.
Taking another step forward was easier said than done, but achieving it was as difficult as ascending to heaven!
Yet, this Mad Monk had advanced ten steps directly; it was truly terrifying!
After the shock came ecstasy!
“Heaven is truly helping us! With the Mad Monk’s assistance, how can that mere Chen Xiao be feared? Hahahaha…”
Wang Xuedao laughed to the heavens!
“Hongyuan, Hongming, Grandfather can finally avenge you!”
Zhao Yuanjie’s eyes reddened, but he wept tears of joy.
“Am I going to see that Mad Monk again?”
Song Kaijiang felt uneasy, but overall, the joy outweighed the worry.
Only Wang Fei frowned, feeling that everyone was celebrating too early.
He hadn't witnessed the Mad Monk’s strength firsthand, but he had seen Chen Xiao’s power with his own eyes.
The only reference point was that twenty-four years ago, the Nine Thousand Year Old and Master Gandao had joined forces to seal him… but hearing was not as good as seeing.
Moreover, Zheng Tianpeng himself said he was a mad monk. Who knew when he would act out?
Would he always obey Master Yuan Dian? That was also an unknown.
Therefore, in Wang Fei’s opinion, the situation was not as optimistic as the older generation imagined.
At least, it hadn't reached the point where they could celebrate in advance.
However, Wang Fei had learned to be wise. He didn't voice his doubts, as it would surely earn him a scolding from his grandfather.
“Old brothers, what’s making you so happy that you’re all beaming like this?”
Just then, a sharp, hoarse voice, like that of a drake, came from outside.
Accompanying this unpleasant voice, a short, unremarkable old man walked in.
Behind the old man followed two young men in plain clothes, their eyes sharp and their bodies exuding a strong aura.
This short old man was the anchor of the Li family, Li Tianxiang.
Among the leaders of the five great families, he was the most eccentric and flamboyant.
This was evident from the fact that he brought two bodyguards with him.
The other old family heads hadn't brought anyone; their drivers and bodyguards were all left outside.
They were all old acquaintances of decades, so they were used to it and greeted Li Tianxiang enthusiastically.
“Hmm? Who is this?”
After greeting everyone, Li Tianxiang naturally looked at Wang Fei.
“Grandpa Li, I’m Wang Fei.”
Wang Fei never referred to himself as “Little Fei” in front of Li Tianxiang.
“Oh, it’s you. Heh, got plastic surgery? Can’t show your face?”
Li Tianxiang grinned, saying the most hurtful things in a joking tone.
Wang Fei chuckled awkwardly and said nothing, knowing that this old rascal was just his personality.
“Old fellows, what were you laughing about just now? Don’t tell me you were badmouthing me behind my back because I wasn’t here?”
Li Tianxiang asked with a suspicious look.
His personality was such that he always felt that everyone in the world was trying to harm him.
“Old Li, where did your thoughts go? We were just discussing how to deal with that brat surnamed Chen.”
Wang Xuedao explained.
“Heh, so have you reached any conclusions?”
Li Tianxiang sneered dismissively.
Although he didn’t say the latter half of his sentence, it was almost entirely written on his face.
What conclusions could you few reach?
So, without waiting for Wang Xuedao to reply, Li Tianxiang directly said, “Speaking of which, I am indeed a bit late, but you can’t blame me. Because just now, for our cause, I personally went to the Imperial City Imperial Guard!”
As he spoke, Li Tianxiang looked smug, as if his tail was already wagging in the sky.
“And it wasn’t a wasted trip. The Nine Thousand Year Old has agreed to help!”
Li Tianxiang said proudly, acting as if everyone owed him money.
Song Kaijiang couldn’t stand Li Tianxiang’s pretentious demeanor. He twitched his lips and said with a smile, “Actually, even if the Nine Thousand Year Old hadn’t agreed, there wouldn’t be any problem. Old Zheng has already invited a very powerful expert to assist!”
“Old Zheng? Him?”
Li Tianxiang’s expression was exaggerated as he looked at Zheng Tianpeng, “Who is the expert you invited?”
“The Mad Monk who caused a ruckus in the Imperial City twenty-four years ago.”
Zheng Tianpeng said with a smile, still looking kind and benevolent, as if he hadn’t heard the mockery and disdain in Li Tianxiang’s tone.
Li Tianxiang burst out laughing, “Hahahaha, Old Zheng, you’re not kidding me, are you? That Mad Monk was sealed long ago. He might be dead by now. Where did you find him?”
“I’m telling the truth. Master Yuan Dian promised me personally. Moreover, that Mad Monk’s strength has soared, and he has long since broken through the seal from that year.”
Zheng Tianpeng’s tone remained calm, neither servile nor overbearing.
Li Tianxiang’s expression changed, and he said sarcastically, “If that’s the case, you’ve really found a good helper. But that Mad Monk isn’t mentally sound. You’d better not bring him out. If he mistakes friend for foe, our old bones can’t withstand his chaos!”
Li Tianxiang’s posture was condescending, and his tone was as if he were giving an order.
Zheng Tianpeng’s composure was truly first-rate. Even at this point, he still wore a smiling expression, though his gaze had turned a bit colder.
Zheng Tianpeng could tolerate it, but Song Kaijiang couldn’t. He grunted, “Old Li, you say not to bring out the Mad Monk. Do you mean you can find a more powerful helper? The Nine Thousand Year Old agreed to come and assist, but you haven’t said what grade of martial artist he will send. You should be very clear about that brat Chen Xiao’s strength, shouldn’t you? Ordinary martial artists are no match for him!”
“I know that, of course!”
Li Tianxiang revealed a cold smile, “I’m telling Old Zheng not to bring out the Mad Monk for everyone’s sake. Besides, would I say this if I didn’t have absolute confidence? That Mad Monk is simply not worthy of being compared to the expert I invited!”
“Heh, as far as I know, in the Imperial City Imperial Guard, apart from the sect leader, the Nine Thousand Year Old, there isn’t any martial artist who can compare to the Mad Monk, right?”
Song Kaijiang said with a cold laugh.
“You guessed it!”
Li Tianxiang raised the corner of his mouth triumphantly, “The helper I invited is none other than the Nine Thousand Year Old himself!”