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The waiter was so surprised by the stacks of plates next to Jiang Ning that he couldn't close his mouth.
"continue."
Upon hearing Jiang Ning's words, the waiter hurriedly went to serve the dishes.
The scene in Jiangning also attracted the attention of other diners in the lobby, who all looked over with strange eyes.
"I haven't eaten in eight lifetimes."
Someone watching the scene couldn't help but mutter a complaint under their breath.
“Martial arts practitioners expend a lot of energy. Judging from his appearance, he should be someone from the martial arts world. You can tell he’s not very old. As the saying goes, a half-grown boy can eat his father out of house and home. It’s normal for him to eat a lot.”
Someone offered an explanation.
"This is too much. What he just ate is enough for me for seven days, and he still wants to eat more."
Some people were still astonished.
"Being able to eat is a blessing. My son is a picky eater all the time, refusing to eat this or that, just like a big girl. If my son could eat as much as him, I would be happy in my dreams."
The people were talking in hushed tones, but their whispers reached Jiang Ning's ears.
Jiang Ning's expression remained unchanged, as if he hadn't heard anything.
At that moment, two people walked in from outside the Zhexian Tower, dressed in mourning clothes and carrying swords.
The two walked straight to the front desk, said something to the waiter, and then waited at the door, seemingly to order food to take away.
The group that had been discussing who would become the leader of the Five Mountains Alliance were still talking animatedly when the two men heard this. Their brows furrowed, and they walked straight to the table where the group was sitting. They slammed their swords on the table and said in a cold voice.
"How the leader of our Five Mountains Sword Sect is chosen is an internal matter. Is it something you people can discuss at will?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning glanced in that direction.
He didn't recognize the two men, but he noticed the swords they were holding.
That's a sword from the Mount Tai Sect.
Chapter 290: What does King Ning want with me?
Seeing the swords in the two men's hands, Jiang Ning's attention was drawn to them, but he continued eating.
The two men were extremely loud; their voices filled the entire lobby.
The previously noisy lobby suddenly fell silent.
The people who had been discussing the matter earlier fell silent and lowered their heads.
"Humph!"
Seeing this, the two snorted coldly, sheathed their swords, and went to the door to continue waiting.
The previously noisy lobby became quiet because of the two people, and even the diners behind them did not make much noise while they were eating.
A while later, the waiter rushed over from the kitchen, carrying a food box.
"Gentlemen, your meal is ready."
The waiter had a big smile on his face.
One of the Taishan disciples took the food box, and the two paid for their meal and prepared to leave. However, after leaving, they glanced at the group of people from before, let out another cold snort, and then left.
The lobby only returned to its usual noise after the two left.
Who were those two people just now?
One of the people who were just discussing asked a question.
"You don't know? They are from the Mount Tai Sect."
Someone at the next table answered.
Why are they wearing mourning clothes?
Someone asked, puzzled.
A middle-aged man replied, "You don't know, something big has happened to the Taishan Police Station recently."
"Oh? What's the big deal?"
The others, unaware of the situation, all looked at the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man looked around and said, "I heard that the Taishan Sect leader, Daoist Tianmen, was ambushed by members of the Demonic Sect and lost many disciples. Not long after he returned, Daoist Tianmen's uncles also passed away. Those people in mourning clothes just now were the grand-disciples of Daoist Yujizi and Daoist Yupanzi."
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked and immediately pressed for answers.
"what?"
"What's the matter?"
The middle-aged man said in a low voice, "I heard that those Taoist priests were old and their bodies couldn't withstand the long journey to Shaanxi. They contracted serious illnesses and passed away together."
"I see."
Everyone suddenly realized, and couldn't help but sigh, "Even renowned figures in the martial arts world cannot escape birth, aging, sickness, and death."
Some people are skilled in martial arts, some are not; some are renowned masters in the martial arts world, and some are ordinary people who are as lowly as dust. But no matter what kind of people they were in life, they can't escape death in the end.
Everyone couldn't help but sigh.
Do you really think it's such a coincidence?
At this point, someone raised their own doubts.
"What a coincidence?"
Everyone looked at that person.
The man said, "Master Yujizi and Master Yupanzi both contracted a serious illness at the same time and died at the same time. Don't you think there's something fishy about this?"
"what do you mean?"
"I think the Taoist priests aren't suffering from a terrible disease, I'm afraid..."
The man was about to speak when the others quickly stopped him.
Be careful what you say.
"Bill, please."
Jiang Ning finally finished eating.
"Welcome, esteemed guest."
The waiter hurried over to tidy up the table, and Jiang Ning asked.
Do you know where Debao Martial Arts School is?
Upon hearing Jiang Ning's question, the waiter replied, "I know, are you going to learn martial arts, sir? After you leave the door, turn left and cross three streets, then turn right and cross two alleys to reach Xihua Street. The first shop there is Debao Martial Arts School."
"Thank you."
Jiang Ning nodded after receiving the answer, paid the bill, and headed in the direction the waiter had indicated.
night.
Debao Martial Arts School.
"Master, I am deeply saddened by the unfortunate passing of Senior Yujizi and the others, but I urge you to keep your spirits up."
The main hall of the martial arts school.
Li Yong'an sat in the armchair and comforted the middle-aged Taoist priest opposite him.
After he finished speaking, Li Yong'an raised his hand, and a servant from outside the hall brought up a plate.
“Over the years, I have been fortunate to have the help of Senior Yu Jizi, which has enabled me to build my current business. Now that Senior Yu Jizi and Senior Yu Panzi have passed away, these are my tokens of condolence. Please accept my deepest condolences, Daoist Master.”
"Blessings and blessings are immeasurable."
The middle-aged Taoist priest flicked his whisk and sighed.
"Thank you, Layman Li. I thank you on behalf of my master."
Li Yong'an added, "After Senior Yu Jizi passed away, his lineage still needs to be supported by the Daoist."
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged Taoist priest glanced at Li Yong'an and said, "Please rest assured, Mr. Li. I am following my master's orders. Even though my master is no longer here, it will not have any impact on you."
Li Yong'an was immediately overjoyed.
The fact that the other party said this means that they will still protect him, will not invalidate everything from the past, and will not ask for offerings again.
Li Yong'an finally felt relieved.
After chatting with the middle-aged Taoist for a while, Li Yong'an said, "Taoist Master, in the past, Senior Yu Jizi and Senior Yu Panzi had a bad relationship with the head of the Taishan Sect, Taoist Master Tianmen. Now that these seniors have passed away, I'm afraid Taoist Master Tianmen will be detrimental to your lineage and the disciples and descendants of these seniors in the future."
While saying this, Li Yong'an also expressed his unease.
He sought refuge with Yu Jizi, and naturally knew that Tianmen Daoist and Yu Jizi and others in the Taishan Sect were at odds.
The Taishan Sect has a total of over four hundred people. The disciples of Yu Jizi and Yu Panzi number over one hundred and fifty. The lineage of Master Tianmen Daoren has over two hundred people and is the most powerful. Although Master Tianmen Daoren lost dozens of disciples this time, he still has junior brothers and other disciples, so his strength is still greater than that of Yu Jizi and the others.
In the past, Yu Jizi and the others were at odds with Tianmen Daoist. Firstly, they were united enough, and secondly, they were Tianmen Daoist's elders, so Tianmen Daoist couldn't do anything about them. But now that they are all dead, the middle-aged Daoist in front of him and the other Taishan disciples from these lineages are no match for Tianmen Daoist.
Even now, Li Yong'an still harbors doubts about the deaths of Yu Jizi and the others from a serious illness, but he dares not speculate. The middle-aged Taoist priest opposite him has not said anything either, and he dares not say anything either.
Upon hearing Li Yong'an's words, a hint of hatred flashed across the middle-aged Taoist's face, but it disappeared in an instant.
“Mr. Li, there is no need to worry.”
The middle-aged Taoist priest comforted Li Yong'an.
"Even though my master and uncles have passed away, we are not pushovers!"
The middle-aged Taoist priest didn't say much about the matter.
Actually, his purpose in coming to Jinan was to reassure Li Yong'an and the others, to stop them from having wild thoughts, and to remind them that although Yu Jizi and the others were dead, they were still alive.
"That's good."
Li Yong'an nodded, putting his mind at ease.
"Alright, it's getting late, I won't stay any longer."
At this moment, the middle-aged Taoist priest got up to take his leave, as he still needed to go and reassure the others.
"I'll see the Taoist priest off."
Li Yong'an also stood up immediately.
Just as the two were about to step outside, they heard a commotion outside.
"Hey, who are you? Why are you coming in?"
"Stop right there! If you don't stop, we'll get rough with you!"
Li Yong'an and the middle-aged Taoist priest frowned.
"What's the noise?"
The middle-aged Taoist priest said something and looked at Li Yong'an.
"I do not know either."
Li Yong'an shook his head.
Then, the two saw a young man walk into the lobby.
"The owner."
At this moment, the martial arts school members outside the hall also came in, and said in a panic.
"Master, this person's background is unknown. He barged in and we couldn't stop him."
"Get off!"
Li Yong'an scolded.
The group quickly retreated.
"who are you?"
Li Yong'an frowned as he looked at the young man.