Evergreen Immortal-Chapter 35: Standing Up

Yang San had seen plenty of young hot-blooded types like Liang He, who usually couldn’t resist being provoked. But what he didn’t expect was that Liang He didn’t even look at him. Instead, he pulled Zhou Shulin and turned to leave.

Before leaving, Liang He’s mouth moved.

Although no sound came out, any citizen of the Yu Nation could tell it was a classic curse phrase:

"Idiot."

Yang San immediately felt embarrassed. A seasoned veteran like him had actually been made a fool of by a young rookie.

His large hand reached forward to grab. "Junior Brother Liang, someone has reported you for stealing a technique from the hall. You must undergo a body search."

Liang He’s eyes turned cold.

This bastard, seeing that provoking him didn't work, had now resorted to smearing his name. People who handled security matters loved to use such dirty tricks.

If Yang San really searched him, he would surely be framed. Liang He glanced at the second floor of Tianyi Hall out of the corner of his eye.

It was Ying Liu.

If Yang San managed to plant evidence, Ying Liu could then confirm the accusation. At that point, even if Li Rui wanted to help, he would be bound by the Alliance’s rules and the lack of evidence.

Liang He gritted his teeth and said coldly, "You’re not qualified to search me. Get the hell out of here."

Yang San’s smile grew even wider. Seeing that Liang He still hadn't drawn his sword, he felt a bit regretful.

If Liang He couldn’t stand the humiliation and drew his sword, Yang San would then have an excuse to use his weapon, and could "accidentally" sever Liang He's tendons, turning him into a cripple.

As long as there was no death, and with the Discipline Hall under Deputy Branch Master Zhao, nothing major would come of it.

"Courting death."

Yang San's mouth curled with a hint of cruelty.

He reached out with both hands to grab Liang He’s shoulders, while thrusting a foot between Liang He’s legs. In just a moment, a standard folk wrestling move was executed.

Such a move was perfect for tough, brute-force battles.

Liang He wasn’t slow to react. Li Rui’s words flashed through his mind:

"Those who practice martial arts must have a bit of ferocity."

A cold light flashed in Liang He’s eyes. His right hand shot upward toward Yang San’s crotch!

"Ah!!"

A shrill, miserable scream echoed through the courtyard of Tianyi Hall. The crowd watching shivered, instinctively feeling a chill between their legs.

Yang San fell to the ground in agony, clutching his groin. Large beads of sweat broke out on his forehead.

The feeling of shattered balls was truly unbearable.

He forced himself to stand, his eyes bloodshot as he glared at Liang He.

He never imagined that a supposedly upright branch disciple would fight so dirty.

Meanwhile, Liang He looked delighted.

"Hall Master Li was absolutely right. The goal of a fight is to win. As long as you win, the method doesn’t matter!"

"Groin strikes and eye gouges are far more effective than swordplay. If you can win, go all out. If you can’t win, then drug them or launch a sneak attack."

Just as he was summarizing his new combat experience, Yang San, driven mad with rage, roared, "Han Peng, let's get him together!"

With that, he lunged at Liang He again.

Han Peng had originally not wanted to get involved. After all, sparring and ganging up were two different matters. If the other Vice Leaders found out, they could be expelled from the Heaven-Earth Alliance.

But with Yang San already losing his mind, Han Peng was now riding a tiger and couldn't back down.

In the end, he gritted his teeth and charged in as well.

Soon, four people were tangled together in a chaotic fight.

Although Liang He's strength had recently soared, Zhou Shulin's combat ability was far inferior to the experienced Han Peng and Yang San. The situation quickly devolved into a two-on-one, with Liang He getting beaten black and blue.

Both sides were getting more and more heated.

Although Han Peng and Yang San had the upper hand, Liang He’s tactics were vicious and underhanded, always aiming for the lower body.

Yang San was especially furious now.

Liang He was like a madman, fixated solely on kicking his groin, even if he took punches to the face, he'd still aim a kick there.

"Truly, only through practice can one attain true knowledge."

Liang He’s eyes grew brighter.

What was the ultimate secret to brawling?

It was to focus all your attacks on one person, beat them so badly they’d be bedridden for a month, and make them completely afraid of you in one go. Otherwise, the trouble would only get worse in the future.

Zhou Shulin also caught on to Liang He's plan.

Struggling to his feet, he kicked Yang San with a curse:

"Fuck you!"

Yang San was sent rolling several times on the ground before he finally came to a stop.

At this point, his face was twisted in rage, veins bulging.

Even when keeping order on the streets, he had never suffered such a big loss. Han Peng also looked at him with sympathy.

"Fuck this, die!"

Clang!

Yang San drew the long knife at his waist and swung it straight at Liang He.

Han Peng wanted to stop him but was too late.

Just as the blade was about a foot away from the back of Liang He's head, a pebble shot through the air, striking the blade precisely.

Yang San felt a sudden surge of force in his wrist.

The blade's momentum halted, and his body staggered back a step.

He stared at his blade in disbelief. He had almost lost his grip on it!

At that moment, an old man slowly walked over.

"Daring to raise a blade against your fellow disciples, according to the Alliance’s rules, you must suffer three cuts and six piercings, or be expelled. Choose for yourself."

Li Rui stood with his hands behind his back, a faint smile on his lips.

He looked fully in control.

Yang San’s face turned ugly. As he regained his senses, he realized how stupid his actions had been.

He turned helplessly to the second floor of Tianyi Hall for help.

Soon, Ying Liu descended the stairs.

His face was dark as well. He hadn’t expected the situation to reverse so suddenly, giving Li Rui a chance to make trouble for him.

Ying Liu even suspected that Li Rui had orchestrated the whole thing from the start, just without leaving any evidence.

"Hall Master Li, it was my personal recklessness. Please be lenient."

He thought he had lowered himself enough.

After all, sending Han Peng and Yang San to act was only meant to dampen Li Rui’s arrogance. By admitting fault, he was essentially conceding. He thought Li Rui wouldn’t tear things apart over a couple of lackeys.

But what he didn’t expect was, Li Rui shook his head.

"I think Vice Hall Master Ying misunderstood. It's not about whether I forgive you. It’s that Yang San’s actions broke the rules and slapped both the Branch Master and Deputy Branch Master Zhao in the face."

"He must be severely punished!"

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