Book 16: Chapter 49
As the confrontation dragged on, threats of physical confrontations reduced, but the shouting increased. By this point, Tang Ye realised that nobody was planning to actually fight despite the magnitude of their forces.
When it came to settling grudges in the pugilistic world, it was “it’s either you or me today”. Assassins might have even been hired, so it was nothing close to the scene at the door. Put simply, nobody serious about fighting would make an agreement to fight, show up with a battalion and then just stand around shouting and acting toughing. The louder they were and more antics displayed, the less likely they were to fight.
Had it not been for Ming Feizhen’s bizarre behaviours, Tang Ye would have seen through the two groups’ ruses instantly.
In a matter of time, the two groups spread apart respectively to create a path each. A youth subsequently emerged from each respective group and marched towards the other.
The swordsman from the bigger group gave the impression of being some extraordinary swordsman since he had a group of warriors around him. While his mannerisms showed grace that nobody could nitpick, the condescending way he looked at people made him unlikeable.
On the other side, the youth attired in black was armed with a spear, slammed his spear into the ground, amateurs in the internal energy department saw the world spin. The warriors on horseback exchanged eye contact with each other and prompted their horses to neigh, impressed and convinced their general’s son was going to win today.
“Coming here with a horde of people when you know I’m visiting Yanluo, are you trying to pick a fight?” questioned the rectangular-faced spear wielder, staring intently.
“Are you still asleep? I arrived several minutes ahead of you. I’d be reciting poetry with her by now if she wasn’t busy. Li Shoulin, I’m not scared of your old man’s cavalry; I’m not going to back down,” Lu Jianqiu, the swordsman, replied.
“You got here first?” Li Shoulin grabbed his spear again and strode forwards. “The whole city knows I have a date with Yanluo today. You’re the one who is trying to cut the line.”