Martial Arts Sainthood Begins with the Tiger-Taming Fist

As Wu Duan and Wu Zheng cautiously rose to their feet, the rest of the Wu family members followed suit, including martial artists like Wu Kang who possessed cultivation.

However, a mid-stage Ming Jin cultivation level is nothing compared to Zhao Huayuan.

In an instant.

Everyone at the table, except for Chen Mo, Chen Lan, and Wu Zhiai, was standing ramrod straight!

"We were unaware of Patriarch Zhao's presence. My siblings and I have failed to greet you properly. Someone, please bring Patriarch Zhao a chair."

As Wu Duan spoke, his legs trembled uncontrollably, causing the wooden chair behind him to creak loudly.

A servant quickly brought over a fine sandalwood chair, and Wu Duan moved a seat next to him to make room for it.

Zhao Huayuan glanced at Wu Duan and Wu Zheng, but did not linger. Instead, he turned his gaze to Chen Mo.

Wu Duan and Wu Zheng immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhao Huayuan said in a calm voice, "What, now that Master Chen has passed the imperial examination, you look down on me and don't welcome me to celebrate?"

Chen Mo slowly stood up. "This junior has no connection with Patriarch Zhao. I am flattered that Patriarch Zhao has come."

After Chen Mo finished speaking, he gave a perfunctory fist salute.

Zhao Huayuan said, "What you said is incorrect. The various forces in Heihe Town are interdependent. Master Chen winning the martial arts examination is a cause for celebration. How can it have nothing to do with me? The Zhao family has also prepared a banquet tonight, inviting Master Chen to join in the celebration."

The implication was self-evident.

Chen Mo seriously injured Zhang Chong, the son-in-law of the Zhao family, and Zhao Huayuan took this opportunity to take revenge on Chen Mo.

To everyone's surprise, Zhao Huayuan actually swallowed his pride and personally entered the venue for Zhang Chong's sake.

The Zhao family head's face is the face of the Zhao family.

However, since Zhang Chong lost to Chen Mo in the martial arts test, the Zhao family head had already lost all face. Therefore, he no longer needed to care about the criticism of being petty or bullying juniors.

Seeing that Chen Mo did not answer, Zhao Huayuan turned to Wu Duan and asked, "Master Wu, do you have any objections to what I just said?"

Wu Duan wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve and said timidly, "This is a private matter between Patriarch Zhao and Martial Arts Master Chen...it has nothing to do with the Wu family..."

Zhao Huayuan smiled with satisfaction after hearing this.

Wu Zhiai, standing to the side, scoffed.

Wu Duan hurriedly cut Chen Mo off, his attitude completely different from before.

It's due to strength.

In the integration of Anyang County, Zhao Huayuan was the best. No matter how talented Chen Mo was, could he compare to Zhao Huayuan?

In Wu Duan's opinion, no!

If the sky were to fall, Wu Duan shouldn't be the one to hold it up first.

Upon seeing the smile on Zhao Huayuan's face, Wu Duan felt relieved and slowly sat down, his back already soaked with cold sweat.

Zhao Huayuan took two steps forward and stood in front of Chen Mo. A vast surge of energy suddenly erupted, causing the various delicacies on the table to fall to the ground.

Chen Mo immediately released all the energy in his body to support Chen Lan and Wu Zhiai, who were able to stand up with difficulty with his help.

The casual moves of a master of internal energy are terrifying.

"Well……"

Chen Mo felt the energy within his meridians being drained away, and a feeling of suffocation welled up inside him.

Just as his head was spinning.

A familiar, gentle voice rang out from outside the hall.

"With such a lively scene today, who says the Wu family has declined?"

Upon hearing this sound, Zhao Huayuan suddenly realized something and immediately stopped.

He patted the dust off his palms, turned around, and saw a handsome young man walking slowly towards him.

This person is Xie Jinyou of the Xie family, the champion of this year's martial arts examination.

"Xie Jin of the Xie family on a tour?"

Zhao Huayuan's voice carried a hint of surprise and doubt.

Everyone in the main hall, including Chen Mo himself, looked astonished.

Xie Jin did indeed tell Chen Mo on that day that he would visit him in person, but it was thought to be just a joke.

"This person is so committed to keeping his promises..."

Chen Mo thought to himself, "Let's see how he talks to Zhao Huayuan. If he doesn't agree with Zhao Huayuan, it means that the Xie family is not involved in the embezzlement of military equipment."

He pulled Chen Lan and Wu Zhiai to their feet, bowed, and said, "Thank you, brother. I hope you have been well since we parted ways in Anyang."

Xie Jinyou bypassed Zhao Huayuan, patted Chen Mo on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "It's only been a day, what's there to say? I'm here today to congratulate Brother Chen."

The onlookers were immediately speechless.

Xie Jinyou was the pride of Anyang. He called Chen Mo "Brother Chen" and congratulated him.

Did the sun rise in the west today?

"Brother Xie, you're too kind. You're the top student on the list of successful candidates, and you're still congratulating me. I'm ashamed."

Chen Mo clasped his hands in thanks.

He was perfectly clear-headed; Xie Jinyou's actions were an act of supporting him.

At this moment, Xie Jinyou seemed to notice Zhao Huayuan standing to the side. "Hmm? Patriarch Zhao is here too?"

Zhao Huayuan turned around with a gloomy expression. "Young Master Xie is actually acquainted with Chen Mo?"

Xie Jinyou replied with a smile, "We became friends after our fight. I haven't admired many people, but after this skill test, I truly admire Brother Chen."

Upon hearing this, Wu Duan and Wu Zheng's expressions turned strange.

On one side was Zhao Huayuan, who had mastered the Transformation Realm, and on the other side was the young master of the Xie family.

Gods are fighting.

However, the Xie family has more influence.

Wu Duan chuckled dryly and said, "I, Wu Duan, have always admired Young Master Xie. Since you are a good friend of Master Chen, you are even more so a good friend of mine, Wu Kang! I hope you will stay at the Wu family for a couple more days so that we can fully enjoy the hospitality of a host."

As he spoke, his waist, which was not very noticeable before, suddenly bent straight.

"No need for that."

Xie Jinyou replied, "I'll leave after I offer my congratulations. Oh, by the way..."

Suddenly remembering something, he took out a black book from his sleeve and handed it to Chen Mo, saying, "This is the 'Iron Light Skill' that I learned in my early years. I no longer need it, so I'm giving it to you as a congratulatory gift."

Chen Mo was immediately tempted and accepted the gift with both hands.

He had heard of this martial art; it was a defensive technique, likely belonging to the same category as "Golden Bell Cover" and "Iron Shirt."

He is currently lacking a defensive martial arts technique, and the defensive martial arts techniques offered by Tianqing Martial Arts School are not only scarce but also relatively weak.

He possesses the skill of cultivating martial arts through mountains and rivers. As long as there is the original martial arts technique, there is no threshold for that technique to him. The longer he hones his skills, the higher his comprehension of that technique becomes.

"Thank you very much, brother!"

Chen Mo thanked him profusely.

He offered his congratulations first, then presented his gifts; Xie Jinyou's actions were clearly intended to impress Zhao Huayuan.

Tell him that the Xie family will not stand with the Zhao family.

Chen Mo already understood that it was impossible for the Xie family to be involved in the Black Tiger Hall's embezzlement of military equipment.

He secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhao Huayuan, who was being ignored by everyone, clenched his fists tightly. Xie Jinyou's sudden appearance had truly caught him off guard.

Therefore, he cannot take Chen Mo away today, nor can he take action directly at the Wu family's residence.

Even if he wants to take action later, he'll have to think twice. After all, the Xie family holds a very important position in Anyang County, and the Xie family head's strength at the late stage of the Transformation Realm is even greater than his early stage of the Transformation Realm.

"Then I shall return now."

After saying this, he walked out of the main hall.

The Wu family members remained silent.