Metropolis: The Rise of Chinese Arts

Hearing this, the audience who were close to him immediately burst into an uproar.

Who would have thought that an unknown young man would dare to talk to Li Cheng, the head of the largest family in Tiandu, in such a way.

Besides, he was still standing in front of the Li family members alone.

Li Cheng was naturally upset, he stared at Zhang Nian coldly, and said word by word.

"Zhang Nian, aren't you afraid of death?"

Zhang Nian only found it funny for a while.

"Afraid of death? Don't say I can't die, even if I really want to die, I'm not afraid. You can try."

However, before the words finished, Xu Hui and the others had already walked behind Zhang Nian.

"If you want to touch my elder brother, first step over my dead body."

Xu Hui said coldly.

Li Chenglai still had a murderous look on his face.

But when he saw that the members of the three major families were all standing behind Zhang Nian, his expression became a little hesitant.

Although the Li family is the largest among the four major families.

One against three is not very good after all.

Besides, what he has to consider now is that Zhang Nian is the head of the martial arts association in Qingyun City.

If he offends together, then he will be forced to accept these four enemies helplessly. At that time, it is really not a joke.

Over the years, the reason why the four major families have been able to become famous in the city is because they check and balance each other and restrain each other.

If the balance of the balance is broken at this time, then the best result is that both sides will suffer.

Thinking of this, a smile suddenly flashed across Li Cheng's face, he chuckled and said.

"Look at you, am I joking with you? How can I start with you? There is a good saying. You are a guest from afar. Since Master Zhang is here, I must hold a banquet at the Royal Hotel tonight. If you give it a try, I hope you will be rewarded with face."

Zhang Nian originally didn't want to have anything to do with Li Cheng's family, but he said this in public, which clearly meant to make Zhang Nian retreat.

But he is not such a person, he nodded when he heard Li Cheng's invitation.

"Since Master Li is so sincere, I don't want to show that I don't show face. Don't worry, I will definitely go there at night."

Li Cheng obviously didn't expect Zhang Nian to be so happy.

The smile on his face froze instantly, and his face turned cold.

After a few seconds, he nodded awkwardly and said.

"Okay, I'll wait for the good news."

Seeing the members of the Li family turn and leave, this martial arts competition naturally ended in displeasure.

When I returned to Xu's house, I sat in the living room of Xu's house.

With a smile on Xu Chang's face, he looked at Zhang Niandao.

"Master Zhang, what method did you use today to make that old fellow Li Cheng retreat without a fight?"

"No, Master Xu, you are flattering me. What can I do, it's just that he asked me to go to the banquet at night."

Xu Chang chuckled, and after hearing what Zhang Nian had said, he didn't pursue further.

He was silent for a few seconds and said.

"I've already sent someone to inquire. Today's farce was caused by the Li family. They put Xiashanhu and that child together in order to kill two birds with one stone."

"On the one hand, let Xia Shanhu's martial arts school take over, and on the other hand, let the child's reputation spread?"

Zhang Nian said suddenly.

Xu Chang was taken aback for a moment, then turned to look at Zhang Nian, and looked him up and down again.

"Master Zhang, I really can't think of it. You are so young, and your insights are very good."

Zhang Nian smiled and said.

"This is actually very simple. I found it a bit strange at first. How could a teenager be able to fight with a grown man? No matter how talented he is, he couldn't do without the blessing of some things. Later, I just figured it out, isn't all of this a conspiracy of the Li family."

After hearing what Zhang Nian had said, Xu Chang couldn't help clapping his hands lightly.

He smiled, all the wrinkles on his face stretched out.

But after a few seconds, Xu Chang looked at Zhang Nian and became a little silent.

he said in a low voice.

"Speaking of which, the first time I saw you, Master Zhang, I thought of my eldest son. He is just like you, but since he disappeared, our family has not been able to find such a genius."

After speaking, he glanced at Xu Hui.

Xu Hui seemed a little ashamed and lowered his head.

Zhang Nian quickly waved his hand and said.

"No, no, I think Brother Xu is pretty good. Although we all pay attention to talent, is it obvious that hard work is more important?"

Xu Chang laughed and said.

"It doesn't matter if you don't mention it. In view of the Li family's serious violations, the three of us have already discussed and prepared to sanction him. Therefore, at the banquet tonight, Master Zhang, you must be careful. I have made up my mind and let Hui'er accompany you."

Zhang Nian wanted to decline.

Originally, this matter had nothing to do with the three major families.

Zhang Nian came here for the affairs of Qingyun City, and it was just an accident to stir up a dispute between the four major families.

Besides, he could actually feel that even Xu Chang was just exchanging benefits here.

But he thought about it again, as the saying goes, one more person gives more power.

If there is anything I can't take care of, or if there is something I don't know, then Xu Hui may be able to help.

Thinking of this, he happily agreed.

Because he had already arrived at Xu's house, Xu Chang simply arranged for Zhang Nian to live in Xu's house, so Xu Hui's room at the Royal Hotel was refunded directly.

And at night, Xu Hui drove Zhang Nian to the Royal Hotel again.

When they came to the entrance of the Royal Hotel, the person who came out to greet him had changed.

I don't know if it was a lesson learned from the man in the suit before, but the waiter who came out to greet him this time had a much better attitude.

The two went in and found Sister Hong, only then did they know that the Li family had already booked a banquet here, and Sister Hong also revealed that there seemed to be quite a few people here this time.

Xu Hui walked to the door and lit a cigarette, took a sip, and said.

"Brother, are you going in?"

Zhang Nian leaned beside him and said with a smile.

"To be honest, there's no need, and there's no need for you to come here at all. He's coming for me. If you come, you will only increase your troubles and cause trouble for yourself."

Xu Hui was taken aback for a moment, then smiled.

"Brother, do you think that the Li family is targeting you alone? It will be a matter of time before I meet him. Besides, you are my elder brother. Can I not come?"

Zhang Nian didn't speak, just stared out of the window in a daze.

After Xu Hui finished smoking a cigarette, the two of them turned around and walked inside.

Pushing open the door, I saw a big table inside, already full of people.

And there is only one empty position.

Seeing Zhang Nian and Xu Hui coming in, Li Cheng chuckled and said.

"Yo, you are really brothers, let's all come together."

Zhang Nian glanced at the people sitting on the table, all of them were unfamiliar faces.

It was strange, when I heard a rough voice beside me saying.

"Hehe, so this is the heir of Taijiquan? It doesn't look like much."