Chapter 4: Expulsion from the Sect
Chen Yanzhi's martial arts have reached a remarkable level, and every day his physical abilities are increasing, and his cultivation is advancing. As long as he maintains this progress, it will not be long before Chen Yue's physical abilities reach the same level as Yan Zhendong.
Chen Yanzhi asked: "So Master, you accepted the members of the Shahe Gang as disciples"
Chen Yanzhi cooked a large bowl of beef noodles and said to Liang Kuan: "Liang Kuan, the master's breakfast is ready. Please take it to the martial arts school for the master."
Yan Zhendong felt aggrieved, as he was not accepted by the martial arts community in Foshan, and he found himself at a loss.
Yan Zhendong sighed helplessly: "Alright. Then I will listen to Yan Zhi. For now, I will not challenge Huang Feihong, and we can discuss it again after some time. Our strength is limited, and it would indeed be too disadvantageous to compete with Huang Feihong and his group."
There are certain matters that Chen Yanzhi can change, but there are others that he simply cannot alter. The leader of the Yue family, despite his efforts, has not escaped his fate, ultimately meeting his end at the hands of Yan Zhendong
"Master Brother, your martial arts have improved again," Liang Kuan said enviously
Yan Zhendong's face was ashen, clearly infuriated
The members of the Shahe Gang sneered, "Liang Kuan, so you are also here. I heard that the owner of this noodle shop is our senior brother? Haha, but what a pity, he has already been expelled from the sect by the master. He is a discarded disciple. We no longer need to show him any respect"
Yan Zhendong, your methods are too ruthless. It is merely a competition, why resort to causing serious harm to others?
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Chen Yanzhi quickly said: "Master, you absolutely must not. The leader of the Yue family, who just died at your hands, and now you immediately challenge Huang Feihong; the situation could become even worse. The entire Foshan acknowledges your martial arts skills, and what we need to do now is to keep a low profile. After the storm has passed, it will not be too late to challenge Huang Feihong."
Chen Yanzhi said: "Master, I do not wish to betray the sect. I simply do not want to be entangled with the people of the Shahe Gang. Either I leave, or the people of the Shahe Gang leave"
Arrive at the martial arts school
Chen Yan left the martial arts school without any hesitation
The Yan Family Martial Arts School is not far from the school canteen, and it takes only about ten minutes to walk there
The surrounding spectators loudly condemned Yan Zhendong
Chen Yanzhi let out a bitter laugh: "Liang Kuan, Master is competing with the Yue Family's saber, and the martial arts community in Foshan is watching closely. Are they unaware of the despicable actions of the head of the Yue Family's saber? They are more aware than anyone else. But their goal is to push Master out. No matter how much we argue, it is all in vain."
Yan Zhendong glared at Liang Kuan and said coldly: "Liang Kuan, come back here. Chen Yanzhi is no longer your senior brother!"
At this moment, more than ten members of the Shahe Gang rushed into the noodle shop
Chen Yanzhi's actions of slicing meat, boiling noodles, and adding seasonings flowed seamlessly like a gentle stream, orderly and methodical, leaving Liang Kuan both dazzled and delighted.
Chen Yanzhi said: "You haven't eaten yet, have you? I will make you a bowl of noodles"
In the arena of combat, casualties are inevitable
Even if your martial arts skills are exceptional, the disciples of Foshan will not come to learn martial arts at the Yan family dojo
Chen Yan frowned and said: "Are the people from the Shahe Gang here to pay their respects? Has the master accepted them?"
Liang Kuan said to Chen Yanzhi: "Senior Brother, do not act impulsively"
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Chen Yanzhi thought to himself: "If no one had lost their life, my master would have truly established a foothold in Foshan, Guangdong, by defeating the Yue Family Blade. However, now that the leader of the Yue Family Blade has died at my master's hands, the martial arts community in Foshan will still resist the Yan Family Martial Arts School"
Yan Zhendong nodded and said: "Yan Zhi, Liang Kuan, let us go!"
Half an hour later, Liang Kuan returned
Yan Zhendong slammed the table hard and said coldly, "Tomorrow I will challenge Huang Feihong. As long as I defeat Huang Feihong, the entire martial arts community in Foshan will fall silent"
If it were not for Yan Zhendong's formidable hard qigong, he would either be dead or severely injured
Liang Kuan shouted from behind: "Senior Brother..."
Yan Zhendong said happily: "Yan Zhi, you are back. Come and take a look, today the Yan family martial arts school has recruited more than thirty disciples. Our Yan family martial arts school is about to thrive soon"
Liang Kuan said with a smile: "Senior Brother, I will go deliver food to Master now"
With Liang Kuan's assistance, Chen Yan has found it much easier at the noodle shop
The members of the Shahe Gang were furious: "Dare not to pay the protection fee, and we will smash this bird shop!"
Chen Yanzhi walked up to Yan Zhendong and said, "Master"
Chen Yanzhi returned to the noodle shop to continue his business
Chen Yanzhi said: "Master, I understand your situation, but I do not agree with your approach. The Shahe Gang has lost all morality and will eventually meet its demise. By acting this way now, you will surely be implicated by the Shahe Gang. At that time, the Yan Family Martial Arts School will truly have no place to stand."
"Boss, it's time to pay the protection fee! If you don't pay, I'll tear down your shop," shouted the gang member of the Shahe Gang arrogantly
Chen Yanzhi walked up to Yan Zhendong and said, "Master, let us go."
After the duel with the leader of the Yue Family's swordsmanship, Yan Zhendong felt the rejection from the martial arts community in Foshan. It is impossible to integrate into the Foshan martial arts community. Since that is the case, he decided to establish his own power and contend with all the martial arts schools in Foshan
Yan Zhendong exclaimed: "Indeed. The Shahe Gang is numerous and powerful, with wealth at their disposal. With their support, I can establish a firm foothold in Guangdong. Otherwise, how can I contend with Huang Feihong? Chen Yanzhi, you are my most valued disciple, and I hope you can understand the situation I am currently in."
Chen Yanzhi will not be going to the noodle shop to conduct business tonight; he has returned to the martial arts school with Yan Zhendong. Liang Kuan said: "Master, Senior Brother, why were we arguing just now? It is because the leader of the Yue family knife is being overly aggressive. If it were not for Master’s Iron Cloth Shirt making him impervious to blades and spears, Master would be in serious trouble."
Yan Zhendong shouted angrily: "Chen Yanzhi, you are being outrageous! I am your master, and you dare to speak to me like this"
Chen Yanzhi said: "Master, please do not be angry. Master, the Shahe Gang truly cannot be accepted under your tutelage. If you insist on recruiting members of the Shahe Gang as disciples, then I will leave the Yan Family Martial Arts School"
Chen Yanzhi kicked a member of the Shahe Gang out of the noodle shop. Seeing that Chen Yanzhi dared to take action, the other gang members picked up machetes and clubs and charged at him
A glint of cold light flashed in Yan Zhendong's eyes: "Chen Yanzhi, you have quite a boldness, do you really think I wouldn't dare to abolish your martial arts?"
Yan Zhendong's reputation is hard-earned. He is not a match for Huang Feihong; if he were to confront Huang Feihong, Yan Zhendong would be plunged into the abyss. At that point, it would truly be impossible for him to make a living in Foshan.
Chen Yanzhi did not see any members of the Shahe Gang. He only saw Yan Zhendong, who was beaming with joy as he counted the apprenticeship gifts in the courtyard. There were exactly ten large boxes filled with cloth, sweet fruits, cured meat, rice, and medicinal herbs. In order to win over Yan Zhendong, the Shahe Gang had indeed invested a significant amount.
The leader of the Yue family, who first broke his word and became fat, then drew his sword to launch a surprise attack. Such behavior is unbecoming of a gentleman. He should have been scorned by others, but the fact that he died at the hands of Yan Zhendong changes the narrative.
"Northerners, get out of Guangdong, we do not welcome you"
Liang Kuan was eating noodles and said, "Senior Brother, ever since you left, the Yan family martial arts school has ceased to resemble a martial arts school; it feels more like a branch of the Shahe Gang. With a master backing them, the Shahe Gang even dares to provoke Baozhilin. Their actions have become even more excessive than before."
"Master Brother." Liang Kuan revealed a faint bitter smile upon seeing Chen Yanzhi.
Liang Kuan said: "Master, what Senior Brother said makes sense. It is not appropriate to challenge Huang Feihong at this time"
"Dare you betray the sect?" Yan Zhendong was taken aback by Chen Yanzhi.
Chen Yanzhi furrowed his brows slightly and said, "That is my master's own choice, and I cannot stop it. My master only expelled me from the sect, but did not strip me of my martial arts. I consider myself quite fortunate."
The Shahe Gang has committed numerous heinous acts, engaging in human trafficking, colluding with foreigners, and is not short of money
Yan Zhendong shouted: "Chen Yanzhi, you have been expelled from the sect. From now on, you are no longer my disciple, Yan Zhendong. Get out!"
Chen Yanzhi said with a serious expression: "Master, we cannot accept the people from the Shahe Gang. They oppress the common people and collude with foreigners. If you take them as disciples, we will be scolded to death by the people of Guangdong. At that time, the Yan family's martial arts school will truly be finished"
Yan Zhendong looked at Chen Yanzhi and said, "My Yan family is extremely strict in accepting disciples, but the world has changed, and survival has become difficult. If I, Yan Zhendong, do not adapt, there will be no place for me in Foshan. The heads of various schools in Foshan are all locals, supported by family powers. Huang Feihong is even the chief instructor of the Black Flag Army; he can easily meet with the governor and the military commander. Without influence, no matter how strong my martial arts are, it would be impossible for me, Yan Zhendong, to even meet the county magistrate."
Chen Yanzhi said: "Liang Kuan, come, follow me back to the martial arts school"
The weak are always able to elicit the sympathy of others
On this day, Liang Kuan came to the shop to help again
Opening a martial arts school is like this; once you lose even once, all previous efforts will amount to nothing
In such circumstances, not to mention Chen Yanzhi and Liang Kuan arguing, even if Huang Feihong were to come out and speak justly, it would still be of no use
To integrate into the martial arts community of Foshan, one must possess not only martial skills but also virtue and the ability to win the respect of others. However, aside from his martial prowess, Yan Zhendong lacks the other qualities.
Liang Kuan suddenly stood up
Snap
Liang Kuan believes that what Chen Yanzhi said makes sense. The people from the Shahe Gang have become so corrupt that they are festering with sores on their heads and oozing pus from their feet. If those scoundrels are taken in, the Yan family martial arts school will surely be thrown into chaos.
Good morning
Chen Yanzhi focused his gaze on his hands, diligently engaged in his work, and said softly: "Only by integrating martial arts into daily life can one achieve remarkable progress in martial arts. The meal is ready, let's eat"
Liang Kuan nodded and said: "Accepted. The master has taken in the core members of the Shahe Gang as disciples. The members of the Shahe Gang brought many gifts for their apprenticeship, among which there are five gold bars."
Yan Zhendong has worked hard to establish his reputation, and he is unwilling to give up the fame and status he currently possesses
Although Chen Yanzhi was expelled from the sect by Yan Zhendong, his relationship with Liang Kuan remained intact. Whenever Liang Kuan had time, he would still come to the noodle shop
Chen Yanzhi coldly laughed and said: "From now on, I will no longer pay protection fees to the Shahe Gang. I can protect myself. Get lost. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude."
"Master Brother, the people from the Shahe Gang have come to seek apprenticeship," Liang Kuan said to Chen Yanzhi.
Chen Yanzhi looked at Yan Zhendong with calm eyes, showing no signs of fear