Chapter 33 - 32: The Fist Strikes Like a Tiger, Drawing Trouble Eastward (Please Follow)
Outer city.
The conflict between the Green Snake Gang and the Black Water Gang over territory grew increasingly severe. Approximately half of the displaced civilians within Qu She Alley had already moved out. Most fled to alleys governed by other gangs. Although they had to pay more Copper Coins initially, at least their lives were secure. They no longer had to fear encountering members of the Black Water Gang and suffering a beating whenever they went out, unlike the previous two months.
KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK.
Returning to Qu She Alley.
Seeing that light still shone from Old Man Li’s window, Jiang Shu didn’t hurry home but knocked on the door first.
It had been six months since his arrival in Pingling County. Old Man Li was truly the only person who asked for nothing in return and treated him kindly. Now that he had become an official disciple of the Famished Tiger Martial Arts Academy, he would be eligible for household registration the next day and could move into the inner city. In any case, he ought to inform Old Man Li.
It’s just that I currently practice Two Realms Shuttle, a secret I can’t reveal. Plus, having just become an official disciple and already having asked Old Master Qiu to resolve my household registration issue, I feel embarrassed to make any further requests. Once I become a Martial Artist, if the opportunity arises, arranging a small house in the inner city for Old Man Li wouldn’t be any trouble at all.
Rain drenched Jiang Shu, and his brow furrowed. As a Martial Artist who practiced the grand circulation of qi and blood throughout his body, by concentrating, he naturally discerned more than one set of breathing sounds inside the room. Moreover, despite the light being on, his several knocks had gone unanswered.
Could there have been an accident?
Just as Jiang Shu considered breaking in, the door creaked open. Old Man Li’s face appeared, his expression contorted as he said, "What child is this, knocking at the door for no reason? This old man is about to sleep!"
"Old Master Li, what are you talking about?"