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Yanzhou City was more prosperous than Huzhou, likely because it was a gathering place for the Jianghu Aristocracy and home to many Martial Arts Families. The atmosphere in the city was serious and charged with a sense of conflict.
At every street corner, there was a fighting arena. The city had strict regulations against private duels; all contests had to take place in the arena. However, when battles broke out, the clash of Inner Strength would inevitably extend beyond the small arena, so the buildings nearby were reinforced with special materials, surrounded by thick metal barriers.
Even those living a bit farther from the arena, if they had some wealth, would spend their own money to fortify their homes. This resulted in the entire city occasionally reflecting a metallic sheen.
Sang Qingxiao had no doubt that even the street vendors in this city possessed some martial skills; otherwise, a few bursts of Inner Strength could easily ruin their small stalls.
As Qi Xiaomian stepped into the city, someone immediately recognized him. Judging by his attire, he was likely a spy from the Qi Family. Just one glance at him caused quite a stir, prompting some to dash back, probably eager to report for a reward.
Soon after, several others also took off running. This frequent activity finally caught the attention of more people. Those from Yezhou naturally recognized him, while others learned about Qi Xiaomian's identity through conversations.
It was thought that the Qi Family would react the fastest. Unexpectedly, it was Liang Shangshan who first spotted a familiar face.
He was still accompanied by a string of children and had no guards with him as he hurried over, calling out warmly even from a distance.
During the siege on Yezhou, Liang Shangshan had made it clear not to stand with them and had refrained from intervening while secretly blocking several people.
Although there had been no direct conflict among them, Sang Qingxiao felt there was still a slight barrier. Even if others were carefree, they should at least show some restraint—especially under the watchful eyes of numerous martial artists on the street. Liang Shangshan's enthusiasm drew everyone's attention to them.
Sang Qingxiao and his companions maintained their usual demeanor, their warmth considerably toned down compared to Liang Shangshan's exuberance. They politely greeted him while Liang Shangshan remained undeterred by their coolness and continued to invite them to his home.
Qi Xiaomian smiled in response but said, "No need for that; we can't stay long. We'll just find an inn to rest for a few nights before leaving."
Liang Shangshan replied, "At this moment, all inns in the city are fully booked. If you didn't reserve ahead of time, you might not find any place to stay."
"Oh really? I overlooked that. We'll just take a look around the city first; it's still early," Qi Xiaomian said.
Liang Shangshan nodded in agreement. "It's been over ten years since you've been back; you should explore your own territory."
He actually accompanied them for a while. Once some of the initial unfamiliarity faded due to his warmth, he quietly asked, "Are you back this time to celebrate your father's birthday?"
Qi Xiaomian provided an ambiguous answer. He had been pushed along and only heard about his father's birthday upon arriving in the area; he just wanted to see what all the fuss was about.
Liang Shangshan responded with a teasing remark, "Is your father's birthday around this time? This is his first Birthday Banquet! Tsk tsk! With that face of his claiming he's only ten—who would believe that?"
He wondered what method his father used to appear youthful; when he first met him thirty years ago, he looked even older than he did now.
Clearly, it's just an Old Demon, yet it insists on pretending to be young. How shameless!
Qi Xiaomian merely smiled and said, "You can voice your dissatisfaction even louder. He won't hear such whispers."
Do you think I'm afraid of your father and won't speak up? I, Riri, will confront him just like that.
However, since he has set this day as his birthday, on such a special occasion, I should give him some face and not openly ruin his mood.
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