Three punches shattered the demonic soul, young hero, I'm an honest man!

In the western suburbs of Beijing, there is a quiet garden.

It is named "Tingyuxuan".

The fine, continuous raindrops pattered on the pavilions and towers, creating a picturesque scene reminiscent of the ink-wash painting style of Jiangnan.

Inside the pavilion, however, there was not a trace of the leisurely mood to listen to the rain.

Qin Yu stood under the veranda of a small waterside pavilion, his palms sweating profusely.

He would occasionally raise his sleeve to wipe his forehead, his gaze anxiously fixed on the depths of the garden.

Today, he hosted a dinner and invited two groups of ruthless individuals.

To the left sat a Taoist priest in a green robe.

He had a stern face and a long sword hanging at his waist.

The sword tassel was brand new, which clashed with his slightly worn Taoist robe.

It was Zhang Song, the leader of the Clear Water Sword Sect this time.

He sat upright, his back straight as a pine tree, his fingers twirling the tassel of a sword.

His gaze was calm, yet a hint of anxiety was hard to hide.

To the right was a man dressed in tight black clothes.

His mouth was agape, revealing a set of yellow teeth, and his eyes were fierce.

Li Li, a protector of the Seven Killings Hall.

He crossed his legs, his fingers tapping impatiently on the table, making a "tap-tap" sound, as if urging someone to give up.

There was a stone table between the two.

A tense atmosphere, almost frozen in place, filled the air.

Qin Yu looked at the rule-abiding Taoist priest Zhang on his left, and then at the rule-breaking Protector Li on his right.

I felt completely overwhelmed.

Thinking of his aunt Qin Lanfei's icy face, Qin Yu felt a chill run down his spine.

If he messes this up, he'll never be able to hold his head high in front of his aunt again.

"Master Zhang."

Qin Yu forced a smile, his voice trembling slightly.

"You see, regarding the matter of Medicine Valley, our Chamber of Commerce is also..."

"Steward Qin, there's no need for further words."

Zhang Song interrupted him, his voice steady but carrying an undeniable insistence.

"That medicine valley was first discovered by disciples of my Clear Water Sword Sect. With the sect's token as proof, it rightfully belongs to my Sword Sect."

"The Seven Killings Hall forcibly seized our sect's property and injured our disciples; this is a grave taboo in the martial world!"

"If the Sihai Chamber of Commerce associates with such evil and heretical sects, aren't they afraid of tarnishing their century-old reputation?"

He speaks clearly and logically, relying heavily on reason.

The Qingshui Sword Sect is quite well-known near the capital, and is a notoriously tough nut to crack among the orthodox sects of Taoism.

"Hey!"

Li Li across from them let out a strange laugh, his voice like the hooting of an owl, harsh and unpleasant.

"Old Zhang, stop spouting this nonsense!"

"The martial world? The martial world is all about who has the biggest fist!"

"That medicine valley, I've set my sights on it, it's mine!"

"You useless disciples of the Clear Water Sword Sect, you're no match for your opponents, you deserved to be beaten!"

He slammed his hand on the table, causing it to tremble and spill tea.

"Fatty Qin, I'm giving you one last chance!"

"Otherwise, don't blame me for not giving your aunt any face!"

His words were harsh, carrying a strong stench of bloodshed.

The Seven Killings Hall, a ruthless and demonic hall, kills without blinking an eye and never plays by the rules.

Qin Yu's eyes turned cold.

Some people just don't know their own limitations...

Or is it that they don't take the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce seriously enough?

Their Sihai Chamber of Commerce, from top to bottom, truly adheres to the principle of "harmony brings wealth, and neither side should be offended."

I don't want to offend customers with whom I have business dealings unless absolutely necessary.

But no matter what, their Four Seas Chamber of Commerce is not something that a small Seven Killings Hall can easily humiliate.

In order to make money, too many smiles were given.

Do they really think their Sihai Chamber of Commerce are some kind of respectable businessmen?

Qin Yu lowered his eyes and was too lazy to maintain his balance any longer.

There's no reasoning with someone like Li Li.

I've made up my mind to wait for Pei Yun to arrive; if he can resolve the issue then, all the better.

If it can't be resolved...

Then we can only keep one and discard one.

The Seven Killings Hall no longer has any reason to exist.

Just then.

A slightly lazy voice came from outside the pavilion.

"Such a fiery temper."

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound.

A man in a simple blue robe, holding an oil-paper umbrella, strolled leisurely along the wet stone path.

It was Pei Yun.

Behind him followed Zhang Quan, who was expressionless and had also changed his clothes.

However, judging from Pei Yun's current posture...

It seemed they weren't there to mediate any conflicts in the martial arts world, but rather to enjoy the spring scenery and the rain.

Qin Yu quickly stood up and introduced the situation with a smile.

"Gentlemen, this is the young master Pei I mentioned before."

He didn't dare mention his identity as a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, only vaguely referring to him as "Young Master".

Zhang Song frowned, seemingly somewhat surprised by Pei Yun's youth.

Li Li scoffed, picked up his teacup, and blew away non-existent tea leaves.

"Oh, Boss Qin, is this the helper you hired?"

"She looks so delicate and fair-skinned, I hope she won't be blown away by a strong wind?"

His voice was rough and hoarse, filled with undisguised sarcasm.

Pei Yun ignored Li Li's provocation, closed her umbrella, and shook off the water droplets.

He didn't sit down, but simply leaned casually against the pillar.

Zhang Quan stood to one side like a pillar.

"Gentlemen, I'm here out of respect for Boss Qin."

Pei Yun spoke slowly.

"As for what happened, I have a general understanding of it."

"The Clear Water Sword Sect discovered the Medicine Valley first, but the Seven Kill Hall came later, occupied the entrance, and even injured people."

"Am I right?"

Zhang Song's expression softened slightly, and he spoke in a deep voice.

"Young Master Pei is wise."

"Our Clear Water Sword Sect has always been particular about rules and regulations."

"That medicine valley was first discovered by our sect's disciples, and we have already reported it to the sect."

His voice was loud and clear, carrying the dignified air of a righteous person.

"rule?"

Li Li slammed the teacup on the table with a loud bang, splashing tea everywhere.

"My fist is the rule!"

He stared fiercely at Zhang Song.

"That place is unclaimed land; whoever seizes it keeps it!"

"Your Clear Water Sword Sect is nothing! You can't win, so you just whine and complain. Aren't you ashamed?"

"you!"

A young disciple behind Zhang Song glared angrily, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword.

Zhang Song raised his hand to stop his disciple, his face turning ashen as he looked at Li Li.

"Li Li, stop being so arrogant!"

"This is the capital region, right under the Emperor's nose. How dare you demonic sorcerers act so recklessly!"

"presumptuous?"

Li Li laughed loudly, his laughter shaking the roof beams.

"I'm going to be insolent today, what are you going to do about it?"

He suddenly stood up, and a fierce and violent aura instantly spread out.

The oppressive aura of a late-stage eighth-rank innate being was released without any concealment, pressing down on Zhang Song.

Zhang Song's expression changed slightly. He also activated his true energy to resist, but his momentum was clearly weaker.

The two disciples behind him let out a muffled groan, their faces turning pale.

Qin Yu's face turned pale, and he barely managed to stay upright.

Just as the two sides were about to fight, Pei Yun remained calm and unhurried.

Instead, their gaze was drawn to the misty rain scene outside the pavilion.

Watching the raindrops hit the banana leaves, roll off, and shatter.

He then slowly began to speak.

"Qingshui Sword Sect, Seven Kill Hall".

Pei Yun's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone present.

"Is it worth making such a fuss over a single medicinal valley?"

Li Li chuckled.

"Young Master Pei? To be invited by Boss Qin, he must have some status."

But then Li Li's expression hardened, and his eyes became even more ferocious.

"But this is none of your business, get out of here! Or I'll take care of you too!"

Pei Yun seemed not to hear Li Li's threat and continued to look out the window.

Then, seemingly out of nowhere, he pulled out a small notebook, casually flipped through a few pages, and slowly began to speak:

"Master Zhang, I heard that Elder Qingfeng of your sect has recently suffered a relapse of his old injury and urgently needs a dose of 'Purple Jade Resurrection Grass' to prolong his life?"

Zhang Song's expression suddenly changed!

The fact that Elder Qingfeng's old injury had recurred was a top secret of the sect, known only to a handful of high-ranking members!

How did this so-called Young Master Pei find out?!

Pei Yun chuckled.

I've jotted down so much information in my little notebook, and now it's finally come in handy!