Chapter 1 A Mad Monk

"Old Zheng, is this really true?"

"Master Yuan Dian told me personally."

Hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Twenty-four years ago, the mad monk was already an invincible existence. Apart from his less-than-perfect mind, everything else about him was top-notch.

Who would have thought that that wasn't even his limit? His strength was actually more than ten times stronger!

You must know, the stronger a person is, the more difficult it is to improve.

Taking it to the next level is easier said than done!

However, this mad monk directly advanced ten steps; it was truly terrifying!

After the shock came elation!

"Heaven is truly helping me! With this mad monk's assistance, what is there to fear from mere Chen Xiao? Hahahaha..."

Wang Xuetao laughed loudly.

"Hongyuan, Hongming, Grandpa can finally avenge you!"

Zhao Yuanjie's eyes reddened, but he was crying with joy.

"Am I going to meet that mad monk again?"

Song Kaijiang felt uneasy, but overall, joy outweighed worry.

Only Wang Fei frowned, feeling that everyone was rejoicing too early.

He hadn't witnessed the mad monk's strength firsthand, but he had seen Chen Xiao's strength with his own eyes.

The only reference point was twenty-four years ago when the Chief Eunuch and Master Gandao jointly sealed him... But hearing is ultimately unreliable; only seeing is believing.

Moreover, Zheng Tianpeng himself said that he was a mad monk. Since he was a mad monk, who knew when he would act up.

Would he really always listen to Master Yuan Dian? That was also an unknown.

So, in Wang Fei's view, the situation wasn't as optimistic as the old fellows imagined.

At least it hadn't reached the point where they could celebrate in advance.

But Wang Fei had also learned to be smart. He didn't voice his doubts, otherwise, it would surely invite a scolding from his grandfather.

"Old brothers, what's making you so happy, laughing like this?"

Just then, a sharp, hoarse, duck-like voice came from outside.

Along with this unpleasant voice, a short, unremarkable old man walked in.

Behind the old man were two young men in plain clothes, with sharp eyes and strong auras.

This short old man was Li Tianxiang, the mainstay of the Li family.

Among the leaders of the five major families, he was the most eccentric and flamboyant.

This could be seen from the fact that he brought two bodyguards with him.

The other old family heads hadn't brought anyone in; their drivers and bodyguards were all left outside.

Everyone had known each other for decades, so they were used to it and greeted Li Tianxiang warmly.

"Hmm? Who is this?"

After greeting everyone, Li Tianxiang naturally glanced at Wang Fei.

"Grandpa Li, I'm Wang Fei."

Wang Fei never called himself Xiao Fei in front of Li Tianxiang.

"Oh, so it's you. Hehe, did you get plastic surgery? Too ashamed to show your face?"

Li Tianxiang grinned, saying the most hurtful things in a joking tone.

Wang Fei smiled sheepishly, saying nothing. He knew that this old bastard was just like that.

"Old guys, what were you laughing about just now? Were you talking bad about me behind my back because I wasn't here?"

Li Tianxiang asked suspiciously.

That was his personality; he always felt that everyone in the world wanted to harm him.

"Old Li, what are you thinking? We were just discussing how to deal with that kid named Chen."

Wang Xuetao explained.

"Hehe, so what results did you come up with?"

Li Tianxiang smiled disdainfully.

Although he didn't say the second half of the sentence, it was practically written all over his face.

What results could you guys come up with?

So, without waiting for Wang Xuetao to reply, Li Tianxiang said directly, "Speaking of which, I was indeed a bit late, but you can't blame me, because just now, for our sake, I personally went to the Imperial City Embroidered Uniform Guard!"

As he spoke, Li Tianxiang looked smug. If he had a tail, it would already be wagging in the sky.

"And my trip wasn't in vain; the Chief Eunuch has already agreed to help!"

Li Tianxiang was complacent, acting as if everyone owed him money.

Song Kaijiang couldn't stand Li Tianxiang's pretentious face any longer. He twitched the corner of his mouth and said with a smile, "Actually, even if the Chief Eunuch doesn't agree, there won't be any problems. Old Zheng has already invited a very powerful expert to help!"

"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 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, are you kidding me? That mad monk was sealed long ago; he might be dead by now. Where are you going to invite him from?"

"I'm telling the truth. Master Yuan Dian promised me personally. Moreover, that mad monk's strength has skyrocketed. The seal from back then was broken by him long ago."

Zheng Tianpeng's tone was still calm, neither humble nor arrogant.

Li Tianxiang's expression changed, and he said in a strange tone, "In that case, you've really found a good helper, but that mad monk isn't right in the head. You'd better not get him involved. If he can't distinguish friend from foe, these old bones of ours can't withstand that mad monk's torment!"

Li Tianxiang's posture was high and mighty, and his tone was like an order.

Zheng Tianpeng's cultivation of inner peace was truly first-class. Even at this point, he still had a smiling expression on his face, only his gaze had become a bit colder.

Zheng Tianpeng could endure, but Song Kaijiang couldn't. He grunted and said, "Old Li, you're saying we shouldn't use the mad monk; could it be that you can find a more powerful helper? The Chief Eunuch agreed to come and help, but you didn't say what rank of martial artist he would send. You should be very clear about Chen Xiao's strength; ordinary martial artists are no match for him!"

"Of course I'm clear about that!"

A sneer appeared on the corner of Li Tianxiang's mouth. "I told Old Zheng not to get the mad monk involved for everyone's sake. Besides, would I say such a thing if I didn't have complete confidence? That mad monk isn't even worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as the expert I invited!"

"Hehe, as far as I know, there aren't any martial artists in the Imperial City Embroidered Uniform Guard who can compare to the mad monk, apart from the Chief Eunuch himself, right?"

Song Kaijiang said with a cold smile.

"You guessed it!"

Li Tianxiang raised the corner of his mouth triumphantly. "The helper I invited is none other than the Chief Eunuch himself!"