High-level martial arts: Invincibility starts with basic archery.

Chapter 313 It's better if we don't get involved in this mess (Please subscribe)

In less than ten minutes, four more people appeared in Xie Ming's room, which had originally been empty: three men and one woman.

The four found a place to sit down, and one of them asked in confusion, "Brother, what's wrong? You sounded so anxious on the phone, telling us to drop what we're doing and come over immediately?"

"Yes, brother, I was just about to eat when you called me, and I'm still hungry."

"Fatty, all you ever think about is eating!"

The group spoke up, one after another.

"Don't talk nonsense about what you think all you do is eat."

The somewhat overweight man said defiantly, "You all know my special ability: the more I eat, the stronger I become. So, if you want to get stronger, how can you do it without eating?"

"..."

Everyone's expression turned complicated upon hearing this.

That's right, this fat guy is one of the strongest among them, and more importantly, his special ability is something to be envied.

He can become stronger simply by eating; the process of eating is the process of constantly strengthening his superpowers. The better the food he eats, the faster his strength increases. It's too overpowered.

"Alright, I'll have someone bring in some food right away."

Xie Ming took out his phone and spoke for a while.

Soon, someone pushed in a food cart, which had all kinds of meat and drinks. Even the other people couldn't help but swallow.

"Eat up, let's talk while we eat."

Xie Ming smiled.

"Alright, big brother, if that's how you put it, then I won't stand on ceremony."

Upon hearing this, the fat man pounced on the man as if he hadn't eaten for days.

Everyone else was at a loss for words, neither laughing nor crying.

Xie Ming sat down on the sofa, looked at the people in front of him, sighed, and said, "Of those who came from Anshan City back then, only a few of us are left now."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone paused.

Even the fat man, who was happily devouring a roasted lamb leg, put down his lamb leg and stared blankly at Xie Ming, saying in a muffled voice, "B-Big Brother, why are you suddenly bringing this up?"

"Yes, yes, brother, it's been almost three years already, hasn't it?"

"It's been almost three years."

The group fell silent again.

This is a past event that neither of them wants to recall.

Three years ago, they lost everything and became like stray dogs, driven out of Anshan City. Many of their relatives and friends perished on the way.

Even after they found a place to settle down, many people died in conflicts with other forces.

There were over a dozen D-level Awakeners back then, but now, only a handful remain.

"Someone just called me. Do you know who it was?"

"Who is it?"

"Who?"

"Yan Hao," Xie Ming uttered.

"Yan Hao?"

"Yan Hao? It's him? Yan Ming's younger brother?"

"No wonder, no wonder that name sounded familiar. Brother, why did that guy call you? We've already been kicked out, and they still won't let us go?"

"Let's fight them!"

"Don't get excited, let me explain slowly."

Xie Ming waved his hand, his only remaining right eye sweeping over the crowd, and said, "From him, I learned some incredible news: Yan Ming is dead."

"!!!"

The room fell silent instantly.

The group looked at each other, all with expressions of disbelief.

"Big brother, what did you say? Yan Ming is dead?"

"Um."

Xie Ming turned around, picked up the computer, placed it in front of everyone, and said, "At first, I couldn't believe it either. I thought maybe Yan Hao was deliberately framing me, until I saw this..."

The group instinctively looked towards the computer screen.

They were shocked when they saw what was happening; their eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

"Yan Ming, is Yan Ming really dead?"

"Is he really dead?"

"Died at the hands of a martial artist?"

"Really?"

The group chatted amongst themselves, desperately hoping it was true, yet also fearing it would all be for nothing.

They knew Yan Ming's strength better than anyone else.

A few years ago, they were still D-level Awakeners, but Yan Ming was promoted to C-level Awakener.

Now, three of the five of them have become C-level Awakeners, but even so, they still dare not go to Anshan City to cause trouble for Yan Ming.

How could such a powerful guy be killed so inexplicably?

"Don't doubt its authenticity," Xie Ming said. "This is information from the General Association. You can take out your phones and search for it in the Association to confirm."

"Let me see."

"Let me take a look too."

The group immediately took out their phones, and then gasps of shock echoed throughout the room.

Yan Ming is really dead!

"Not only him, but Fang Yun, Ma Sheng, and Gao Jinming also died."

Xie Ming said.

Upon hearing this, several people entered other people's names.

Sure enough, without exception, the profile pictures all turned black and white, and the descriptions were the same as before, Yan Ming.

"They're all... all dead?"

Several people were stunned.

Then a surge of joy welled up inside me.

What a wonderful surprise!

In the first year or two after they were expelled, they killed these people countless times in their dreams. But they knew in their hearts that Yan Ming's strength would only become more terrifying after he became the city lord. So, in the past year or two, they buried the past deep.

But that doesn't mean they've let go of their hatred!

"If you want to cry, just cry. We're all family, no need to hide it."

Xie Ming smiled and wiped his moist eyes.

Upon hearing this, tears welled up in the eyes of several people.

"That's great! I thought I'd never get my revenge in my lifetime, but I never expected that evil would be punished."

"Yes, that nameless swordsman is such a kind person! If I ever meet him again, I'll definitely thank him properly."

"Forget it. He can even kill Yan Ming and his gang. If he runs into us, our fate probably won't be much better."

"That's true. In any case, Yan Ming and the others are dead, which is great news. We should celebrate!"

"That's right!"

"Don't celebrate yet."

Xie Ming waved his hand and said, "This time, I called you all here not only to tell you this good news, but also because there is something very important I want to discuss with you."

"Something very important?"

"Big brother, what is it?"

The group of people immediately sat up straight, indicating that they were all ready to listen.

"As I just told you, I only found out about this through a phone call from Yan Hao. Do you know why he told me this?"

"Yeah, is Yan Hao out of his mind? He told us this news, isn't he afraid we'll go back to Anshan City and take it out on him?"

"There must be some reason that forced him to do this."

"That's right."

Xie Ming glanced at the man who spoke, gave him a thumbs up and said, "As expected of the third brother, you saw the problem at a glance. Yan Hao is eager for us to rush back to Anshan City now, because after Gao Jinming died, Vice President Hua Jun found someone to take over as the new president."

This new chairman is ruthless. On his very first day in office, he seized land from the Yan family and several other families. Think about it, if you were Yan Hao, could you have swallowed this insult?

Several people shook their heads.

They don't need to think about it, because they have personally experienced this kind of disparity.

"So, big brother, what does Yan Hao mean?"

"He revealed Anshan City's secrets to me because he wanted to use us as pawns, to make us kill the new chairman and vice chairman Hua Jun and the others to avenge him. He even said that Anshan City would be under our control from then on. What do you think?"

"Hmph, who does he think he can decide who controls Anshan City? He should take a piss on the ground and look in the mirror to see how much he's worth," a man with a thick beard sneered.

"That's right, he thinks he can use us as pawns? He's delusional. We'll go to Anshan City, kill him with one blow, and then go and cause trouble for that new guild leader." The man Xie Ming called the third brother had a sneer on his face.

"So, everyone thinks this is an opportunity?" Xie Ming's eyes lit up as he asked.

"Brother, what's there to hesitate about when this is such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?" The bearded man slapped his thigh and said, "We have five people here, three of whom are C-level Awakeners. As for Anshan City, so what if that new guild leader is a C-level Awakener? He's just one person. Hua Jun's combat strength is average; he's already the best of the worst. The others are even worse. What are we afraid of?"

"That's right. Let's take this opportunity to go back and fight our way back. If that newcomer knows what's good for him, we'll let him go. If he doesn't, we'll kill him. Then, both the City Lord's Mansion and the Awakened Association will be under our control. Isn't that ten or a hundred times better than staying here?"

"I agree too, let's march back to Anshan City!" the fat man roared.

"Big brother, I have no objection either." The only woman nodded.

"good!"

Xie Ming slammed his hand on the table.

That's exactly what he was waiting for.

Better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix, especially since the place they're standing in right now is just a small city.

Once they arrived in Anshan City, they could have whatever they wanted, living a carefree and happy life.

"Big brother, what's the name of the new president of the Awakened Ones Association in Anshan City? What's his special ability? If we know, we can prepare in advance," the third brother said.

"Who cares who he is? There are five of us, why would we be afraid of just one guy?"

"That's right." The fat man mumbled indistinctly as he ate heartily.

"Let me see."

Xie Ming searched for the Anshan City branch, clicked to enter, and immediately, hundreds of lines of information appeared on the screen.

Everyone who joined the Anshan City branch has a record.

Of course, individuals can choose to hide specific levels or abilities, but most people don't.

After all, the title of a C-level Awakened One is enough to intimidate many people.

If they reach Rank B, they'd want the whole world to know.

Xie Ming looked up and said, "It seems to be called Li Ping."

"Li Ping? What an ordinary name." The bearded man muttered, "As his name suggests, this guy probably doesn't have much ability."

"Li Ping?"

The third brother's pupils constricted sharply, and he exclaimed in surprise, "Big brother, is that guy's ability... speed enhancement?"

"That's right, it's a speed enhancement?"

Xie Ming glanced at it, then asked in surprise, "Third brother, how did you know? Do you know him?"

The third brother revealed an extremely ugly smile and said, "Big brother, I think it's best if we don't get involved in this mess in Anshan City. This Li Ping is not someone to be trifled with."

(End of this chapter)